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Wanna One dominated major Korean real-time charts with the launch of their special album 1÷x=1 (Undivided) on June 4. Immediately after its release, the 11 members’ electro-pop lead song, Light, soared to No 1 on seven of Korea’s real-time charts that includes Naver, Melon, Soribada, Mnet, Genie, Olleh …
K-pop girl groups Twice and Apink are confirmed to make a summer comeback with new Korean albums next month. After one-year hiatus, Apink are set to return as six-member group since their last EP Pink Up and hit single, Five. Despite preparing to release their first Japanese album, …
Super Junior shared behind-the-scenes footage of their Dubai visit last April ahead of the season two premiere of the group’s variety show Super TV.
As part of TV in Super TV, a spin-off of Super TV 2, Super Junior gave access to fans wondering what went down while they were in the city for the SMTown Live World Tour VI.
Donghae and Yesung were seen actively filming all their interactions between the members and their label-mates, from chatting during their plane ride, rehearsing before the big show to hanging out with the other artists backstage.
Super TV season two returned with its first episode on June 7 and will air every Thursday on Korean TV channel XtvN.
While the members continue to film Super TV 2, Super Junior’s sub-unit Super Junior-D&E, featuring Donghae and Eunhyuk, are set to release their full-length Japanese album, Style, on August 8.
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Following their debut showcase with the Moombahton Trap single Latata in May, Cube Entertainment’s newest girl group (G)I-DLE has already garnered a fan following online and an increasing interest in their music, leading them to also enter international music charts. The six-piece multinational group’s album entered Billboard’s …
BTS may have taken over the American music market, but they are also making their mark in the Middle East. The record-breaking boy group have reached over 25 million plays on Anghami, making them the only Korean pop act to do so on MENA’s largest …
May has been a busy month in the K-pop music scene. Groups such as SHINee came back with a new album to commemorate their 10th anniversary, BTS released their highly anticipated album Love Yourself: Tear, (G)I-DLE officially debuted as a six-member girl group, and many more. However, June is no different. This month is packed with a stellar lineup of new releases and debuts from groups and solo artists.
While fans are awaiting the release of SHINee’s remaining two EPs from The Story of Light series, South Korean boy group BtoB is set to release the 11th mini album, This is Us.
However, the most anticipated comeback this month might be the return of the rising 11-member boy group Wanna One on June 4. Their music and album are, no doubt, likely to top the charts.
After a year-long wait, YG Entertainment’s BlackPink will also be releasing their first mini album, Square Up, on June 15, creating excitement among fans as it’s the popular girl group’s first EP since their debut.
Additionally, former member of now-disbanded girl group Wonder Girls Yubin is launching a solo career and is scheduled to debut as a solo artist with her first album, City Woman, on June 5.
Groups such as NU’EST W, A.C.E, fromis_9, ONF, MOMOLAND as well as soloists Katie Kim and Yoo Seung Woo are some names that are expected to make a comeback in June.
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AOA has finally made their long-awaited comeback as a six-member group with their fifth mini-album Bingle Bangle on May 28. Soon after AOA released their six-track mini album, it entered the iTunes K-pop Albums charts in 13 countries, placing at No.3. Additionally, the member’s new summer, upbeat …
Exo’s multitalented members Kai and Sehun made show-stopping appearances at the fashion industry’s most glamorous runway shows. Dressed in head-to-toe Gucci, Kai fashionably arrived and stole the spotlight at Gucci’s Cruise 2019 Fashion Show in Arles, France. The K-pop star had fans snapping pictures with …
Shinee is back! The four members — Onew, Minho, Taemin and Key — have returned to the K-pop scene with a new single Good Evening from The Story of Light EP. 1, the first of three EP’s last week. Key did hint at an album in the works during our interview back in April and the ‘Princes of K-pop’ never fail to deliver.
Their newest five-track album consist of their distinct R & B sound along with retro house, synth-pop, ’70s disco and other various genres in songs such as All Day All Night, Good Evening, Undercover, Jump and You & I.
After the album’s release on May 28, it took the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Album Chart in 30 countries, which also includes UAE and Saudi Arabia.
The Story of Light EP. 1 marks Shinee’s 10th anniversary since their debut in the K-pop industry with the hit single Replay and their first album release as a quartet since the passing of member Jonghyun in December 2017.
The second and third EP of the iconic K-pop act’s sixth full-length album The Story of Light will be released with different title tracks on June 11 and June 25, respectively.
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South Korean boy group BTS may seem like most other K-pop groups with multi-coloured hair, flawless complexion, colour-coordinated fashion and charismatic visuals. However, underneath the perfectly-packaged group of seven is a rising act breaking the mold in the highly manufactured K-pop industry, turning them into …