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K-POP

From beggar to boy band: North Korean escapee debuts as leader of new group 1Verse

North Korean defector Hyuk, once homeless and begging for food, has debuted as the leader of new K-pop boy band 1Verse, sharing his journey through music.

Stray Kids collaborates with Tottenham Hotspur on new away kit

Stray Kids and Tottenham Hotspur have launched a special away kit ahead of the group’s historic concerts at Hotspur Stadium in London.

HYBE to immediately appeal decision to clear Min Hee-jin of breach of trust charges

HYBE will appeal a police ruling that cleared Min Hee-jin of breach of trust, citing new legal developments and court findings against the former ADOR CEO.

J-Hope caps off Lollapalooza Berlin with 90-minute performance of solo, BTS hits

J-Hope closed out Lollapalooza Berlin with a 90-minute performance of BTS and solo hits before 60,000 fans, marking the end of his world tour.

16 K-pop artists, producers under HYBE added to Grammy Awards’ voting members list

HYBE has added 16 K-pop artists and producers to the Grammy Awards’ voting members list, further expanding its presence in the global music industry.

HYBE to select its first Latin American band on competition show starting next month

HYBE will launch its first Latin American boy band through a new reality series, "Santos Bravos," featuring 16 contestants from eight countries.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ proves pop culture juggernaut with streaming, music chart accolades

Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters is redefining pop culture success, with its soundtrack dominating Billboard charts and drawing Oscar buzz for its lead single “Golden.”

Music video for Blackpink’s ‘Jump’ to be released on July 11

Blackpink’s music video for “Jump” will premiere on July 11, with direction by Dave Meyers. The track was first performed during the group’s Deadline Tour in Korea.

Shim Jae-hyeon, member of boy band F.able, dies of leukemia aged 23

Shim Jae-hyeon, former member of K-pop group F.able, has died at 23 after a private battle with leukemia, according to South Korean media.

BTS to release first live album ‘Permission to Dance on State – Live’

BTS will release its first live album, Permission to Dance on Stage – Live, on July 18, featuring 22 tracks from its global tour.