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K-pop Industry's Overseas Earnings Surpass $900 Million in 2023
K-pop's global earnings hit $893M in 2023, a 34% increase. Despite record growth, industry faces challenges like content homogenization and sales-focused marketing.
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Shakatak Hires Musicologist to Analyze Plagiarism in NewJeans’ Song
UK based jazz band Shakatak have accused the k-pop girl group NewJeans of plagiarism. Shakatak alleged that NewJeans' latest song, ‘Bubble Gum’, plagiarised their song ‘Easier Said Than Done’.
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Iconic BTS Moments from the Show 'In The Soop': Watch
K-pop group BTS, apart from music also take part in various variety shows, one of them being 'In The Soop', where all the members detach from the world and live together for a few days for some rest and peace.
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Stray Kids Releases New MV Starring Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman
On July 19, K-pop group Stray Kids released the title track "Chk Chk Boom" from their 9th mini album, 'ATE'. This track has surprising cameos from Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
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All Stray Kids Members Renew Their Contract with JYP Entertainment
On July 18, JYP Entertainment confirmed that all 8 members of the k-pop band Stray Kids have renewed their contracts with the agency. The group’s contract was going to end in 2025, but they have already renewed it.
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Super Junior's Sungmin Announces He Will Become a Father
K-pop's Super Junior’s Sungmin announces he and his wife are expecting their first child after 10 years of marriage, sharing the joyous news and baby’s ultrasound on Instagram.
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From IU to BTS, Richest K-pop Idols of 2024: Know More
K-pop has taken over the world by storm with people listening to it globally. K-pop idols do a lot of brand deals, variety shows, concerts and much more. Here is a list of the richest k-pop idols of 2024
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BTS’ Jimin and Jungkook Embark on an Epic Journey in New Travel Series
Shortly before the announcement, the official BTS Instagram account hinted at the show with a teaser clip showcasing Jimin and Jungkook engaging in activities such as swimming, kayaking
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BTS Jungkook's New Movie 'I Am Still' to Release in Theatres Soon
Jungkook of the popular k-pop group BTS is all set to release a movie in theatres soon. The group's agency took to social media to announce the release of this movie, titled 'I Am Still'. Apart from the title, nothing much about the movie is revealed.