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ChartsJUSTB's sixth mini album k-pop reportedly sold 264 copies in its first week on Hanteo, a fall of more than 99% from 2022's =(NEUN), prompting fan concern.
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ChartsA poll of 142 K-pop industry insiders names ATEEZ's 'Bad' the year's best song and ATEEZ the artist of the year, with RESCENE second in both categories.
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ArtistsSHINee's Minho has said he does not accept his own Seoul Marathon result after footage appeared to show a pacemaker giving him physical assistance on the course.
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The Bias List's Nick grades TWS's We Up 8.5 and a B, praising its gurgling Miami bass groove and Dohoon's delivery while calling the chant-heavy chorus the weak point.
AND2BLE have won their first music show trophy, with 'French Kissing' taking The Show on 3 November ahead of JUST B's 'Party Time' and XLOV's 'Hush'.
A post claiming Suzy is dating ATEEZ's Jongho used similar Instagram posts and a like as evidence. Koreaboo reported that most respondents mocked the claim rather than believing it.
AKMU's Lee Chanhyuk has told MBC's The Manager why he chose to work independently of YG Entertainment, describing months of overwork before his self-produced concert.
A2O LITE's NEON leads Circle's overall digital, streaming and global K-pop charts for a second week, while IVE, SEVENTEEN's JxJ and NMIXX make strong debuts.
BLACKPINK's Lisa described being taught Korean in Korean with no English allowed as a trainee. Critics called her ungrateful; fans say the same interview credits the method.
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