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Catching fire: How BTS finally vaulted into US radio airwaves with 'Dynamite'
K-pop super group BTS is no stranger when it comes to smashing album sales and breaking music streaming records. But against its colossal brand recognition, the one nagging caveat for BTS especially in the West had been its lack of ample presence on radio airwaves -- a key index in measuring the broad public appeal of an artist. That was until its latest single "Dynamite" exploded globally, and especially more prominently in the United States and other Western territories, such as Br
K-popSept. 21, 2020
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K-pop superstar BTS performs at iHeartRadio Music Festival
K-pop superstar BTS has delivered a performance of its new single "Dynamite" and several of its past hits at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in the United States. The seven-member boy band presented a prerecorded live stage performance of its new disco-pop single, along with its past hits -- "Make It Right," "Spring Day" and "Boy With Luv" -- at the event, which was streamed online Friday evening (US time). BTS was booked along with Alicia Keys, Migos, Th
K-popSept. 19, 2020
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BTS shares emotional pep talk at S. Korea's inaugural Youth Day ceremony
The members of global K-pop superstar BTS on Saturday delivered a powerful motivational speech for South Korean youth, sharing candid tales of their inner struggles on the path to becoming one of the world's most popular music acts in history. The speech, delivered in turns by all of the group's seven members, was made at the country's inaugural Youth Day ceremony at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae. BTS made history last month by becoming the first South Korean recording artists to reach
K-popSept. 19, 2020
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Ex-Girls' Generation singer to release book on S. Korean showbiz
Former Girls' Generation singer Jessica will release an autobiographical novel this month that is based on her experience in South Korea's entertainment industry, the book's publisher said Friday. The Korean version of the book "Shine," a "hyper realism" story that follows the fictional K-pop star Rachel Kim, will be released Sept. 29, RH Korea said. The book was originally written in English. The novel revolves around Kim who signs up with major management agency DB Ente
K-popSept. 18, 2020
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BTS to release four evening-friendly remixes of 'Dynamite'
K-pop giant BTS plans to release four additional remix tracks of its smash hit single "Dynamite" on Friday, according to its label-management agency Big Hit Entertainment. BTS will drop the "Slow Jam," "Midnight," "Retro" and "Bedroom" remixes of the song digitally at 1 p.m. (Korea time) on major streaming services, Big Hit announced on Weverse, a fan community-mobile commerce platform for the company's artists. Rearrangements of the latest re
K-popSept. 18, 2020
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New BTS documentary to hit S. Korean cinemas next week
A new feature-length documentary film on K-pop group BTS will hit theaters next week in South Korea following a postponement due to a resurgence of the new coronavirus across the country, multiplex chain CGV announced Thursday. "Break The Silence: The Movie" will be released on Sept. 24 exclusively at CGV theaters in South Korea, according to CGV. The release was initially scheduled for Sept. 10 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 situation. The fourth documentary on the global
K-popSept. 17, 2020
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TWICE tops 2 Japanese music charts with new compilation album
K-pop girl group TWICE debuted at the top of two daily music charts in Japan with its latest compilation album "#TWICE3," according to its agency Thursday. The record, which repackages the group's past Korean and Japanese hits, topped Oricon's Daily Albums chart by scoring 67,808 points, JYP Entertainment said, citing Oricon data. The album released Wednesday also ranked first on the daily album sales chart run by the Japanese unit of international music retailer Tower Records. The
K-popSept. 17, 2020
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BTS delivers 'Dynamite' performance on 'America's Got Talent'
K-pop super group BTS delivered a performance of "Dynamite," its latest smash-hit single, on the popular US talent competition show "America's Got Talent." The seven-member band presented a prerecorded live performance of "Dynamite" on the weekly TV program, now in its 15th season, aired Monday (US time) on American television network NBC. The performance held against the backdrop of a vacant late-night amusement park was taped at Everland, South Korea's largest
K-popSept. 17, 2020
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BLACKPINK's 'Ice Cream' stays on Billboard Hot 100 for 2nd week
SEOUL -- K-pop girl group BLACKPINK's single "Ice Cream" remained on Billboard's main singles Hot 100 chart for the second week since its release. "Ice Cream," featuring American pop singer Selena Gomez, finished at 49th on the latest Hot 100 chart after debuting at No. 13 last week, according to Billboard on Tuesday (US time). The Hot 100 debut of "Ice Cream" last week marked the highest position ever by a K-pop girl group on Billboard's main chart. The quartet'
K-popSept. 16, 2020
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Seventeen earns fourth-consecutive Oricon album chart win with '24H'
K-pop boy band Seventeen scored its fourth-straight win on Japan's Oricon weekly album chart with its latest Japanese record "24H," the group's management agency said Tuesday. "24H," the 13-member boy group's second Japanese EP record, ranked at No. 1 on Oricon's weekly album chart for the week of Sept. 7-15, according to Pledis Entertainment. The album was released on Sept. 9. Seventeen took the top spot on the Oricon weekly album chart with all of its previous releases
K-popSept. 15, 2020
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BTS' 'Dynamite' ranks 2nd on Billboard Hot 100 for third week
WASHINGTON-- K-pop boy band BTS' single "Dynamite" finished second on Billboard's main singles chart after spending two weeks at the top, Billboard reported Monday (U.S. time). BTS' "Dynamite" dipped to No. 2 on the latest Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week ending Sept. 19, the American music publication said. Cardi B's "WAP," featuring Megan Thee Stallion, regained the top spot after being dethroned by "Dynamite" two weeks ago. BTS made history last
K-popSept. 15, 2020
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BTS says new album will touch on pending global issues
The themes and messages on the upcoming new album by BTS will revolve around major issues faced by the global community, the group hinted Monday. "(The album) will include various genres of songs, so it's hard to generalize the album as being of such and such genre," BTS leader RM said during an interview on MBC Radio's "Bae Chul-soo's Music Camp." "The message will include topics that are deemed most necessary (for discussion) nowadays." he added. The seven-memb
K-popSept. 14, 2020
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‘Our sincerity has overcome language and race’
With the gigantic success of “Dynamite” under their belt, BTS took to KBS News 9, one of the most-watched news shows in Korea, on Thursday evening. Throughout the 20-minute interview, the seven bandmates shared their thoughts on the recent No. 1 debut on Billboard Hot 100, looked back on their seven-year career and talked about their Grammy ambitions. “We are still overwhelmed with the Billboard Hot 100 success, and feel wistful for not being able to share this joy with our
K-popSept. 11, 2020
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BTS says its years of efforts have exploded with 'Dynamite'
K-pop superstar BTS said Thursday that their years of efforts to overcome linguistic and racial barriers have appealed to the musical mainstream in the United States and exploded with their latest hit "Dynamite." The boy band debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart with the English-language song last week, becoming the first-ever South Korean singer or group to conquer the highly coveted chart. "Dynamite" retained the top position for a second consecutive week. It is
K-popSept. 11, 2020
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Seoul city to unveil promotional tourism video featuring BTS
A promotional video of K-pop superstars BTS introducing travel spots in the South Korean capital will go live this week, the Seoul city government said Thursday. While the new coronavirus has put a brake on the global tourism industry, the city government said the video was aimed at "continuously inducing affection for Seoul and 'hallyu," while "positioning the city as a bucket list destination for fans" when the pandemic fades. The video was produced to allow viewers to f
K-popSept. 10, 2020
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BTS tops Billboard's Artist 100 and Social 50 charts
K-pop superstar BTS topped the Billboard Artist 100 and Social 50 charts as its new single "Dynamite" scored its second week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Billboard said Wednesday (US local time) that BTS ranked No. 1 for the second consecutive week on this week's Artist 100 chart for measuring artist popularity. The boy band rose to the top of the chart last week when "Dynamite" debuted on top of the Billboard Hot 100 main singles chart. It is the band's eighth time
K-popSept. 10, 2020
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Netflix documentary on BLACKPINK to premier Oct. 14
Netflix plans to next month release a documentary chronicling BLACKPINK's four-year journey from talented trainees to K-pop superstars. The streaming giant and YG Entertainment, the band's agency, said Wednesday "BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky," the first Netflix film about a South Korean music band, will premiere Oct. 14. It is the fourth Netflix original documentary featuring female artists, after "Gaga: Five Foot Two" on Lady Gaga, "Homecoming" on Beyonce and &qu
K-popSept. 9, 2020
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Everything you need to know about Big Hit IPO
Next month, Big Hit Entertainment will begin its long-awaited initial public offering process. There has been plenty of excitement among investors and fans, as the label is home to global sensation BTS and boasts a valuation higher than the combined value of S.M. Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment, the country’s three major entertainment companies. Going public is not an easy step for a company to take, and difficult for many who don’t follow the stock market c
K-popSept. 8, 2020
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BLACKPINK's 'How You Like That' tops 500m YouTube views at record speed
The music video of South Korean girl group BLACKPINK's hit song "How You Like That" exceeded 500 million YouTube views in the shortest time in K-pop history, the band's agency said Tuesday. The music video surpassed the 500 million mark around 3:50 a.m. Tuesday, 73 days after its release in June, according to BLACKPINK's management agency, YG Entertainment. The feat was achieved some 40 days earlier than the previous record of 111 days held by the quartet's 2019 megahit song "K
K-popSept. 8, 2020
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BTS' Billboard win expected to create economic effect worth 1.7tr won: report
An estimated 1.7 trillion won ($1.43 billion) worth of economic effect is expected to be created by K-pop sensation BTS' conquest of the Billboard Hot 100 chart last week, government data showed Monday. Last week, BTS debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's main singles chart with its latest English-language single "Dynamite," becoming the first South Korean singer or group to achieve the feat. According to a report co-published by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and its affilia
K-popSept. 7, 2020