Zico is gearing up to make a significant comeback with his latest digital single, “SPOT! (feat. JENNIE),” on April 26th, marking his return after a year and nine months since his last mini album release…
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Billboard And Kakao Entertainment Forge Historic K-pop Partnership
On April 17th, Billboard and Billboard Korea joined forces with Kakao Entertainment to enhance the global reach and impact of K-pop in the music industry. This historic partnership represents Billboard headquarters’ first direct involvement in…
BLACKPINK’s Jennie & Zico Collaboration Teaser Ignites Social Media
In a morning surprise on April 18, renowned rapper Zico dropped a 20-second rehearsal video of his collaboration with BLACKPINK’s Jennie. Despite its brevity, Jennie’s brief singing segment in the teaser instantly captured massive attention…
ASTRO’s Jinjin Releases Duet Song Honoring Moonbin’s 1st Death Anniversary
On April 19th at noon, ASTRO’s Jinjin releases his latest digital single, “Fly (Duet with. Moonbin)”, on various music platforms. This song holds special significance as a tribute to Moonbin, featuring both Jinjin and Moonbin’s…
ATEEZ’s Coachella Performance Draws Mixed Reactions From Netizens
Netizens recently engaged in a discussion titled “I pity ATEEZ at Coachella” on the Korean forum Pann Nate, garnering over 70,000 views. The topic highlighted how despite ATEEZ’s remarkable performance at Coachella, they seemed to…
Billboard CEO Dismisses Claims Of Hindering K-pop’s Growth
On April 15, a press conference was held in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, to announce the launch of Billboard Korea. During this event, CEO Mike Van of Billboard USA addressed recent allegations concerning Billboard’s treatment…
The Era of “2-Minute” Songs: Why K-Pop Songs Have Gotten Shorter?
A notable trend has emerged with a surge in songs lasting around 2 minutes. The prevalence of tracks under 3 minutes among top-ranking idol music signifies a marked departure from longer-form compositions, raising questions about…
BTS Fans Voice Concerns Over Big Hit’s Handling of J-Hope’s Listening Party
Recently, a fan on theqoo brought attention to Big Hit Entertainment’s misstep during J-Hope’s Stationhead Listening Party. The fan highlighted an issue where Big Hit promoted another member’s song instead of J-Hope’s during the event’s…
Lee Hyo-ri’s Farewell to “Red Carpet” Amidst Fans’ Adoration
The last recording session of KBS 2TV’s beloved show “The Seasons: Lee Hyo-ri’s Red Carpet” took place at the KBS building in Yeouido, Seoul on March 26th, marking the end of an era. Ahead of…