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TREASURE’s latest release, the music video for their new title track “IF I,” has surged past 100 million views on YouTube in less than two weeks, according to Soompi, citing information from YG Entertainment. The milestone was reached on June 13 at approximately 4:49 p.m. KST, with the video having been uploaded on June 1 […]
K-pop superstar Lisa of BLACKPINK helped drive an unexpected ratings surge for KBS’s coverage of the World Cup opening match featuring the United States, according to multiple Korean entertainment and broadcast reporting outlets. The performance—centered on Lisa singing “Goals” ahead of the match—appeared to translate the momentum of global pop culture into measurable television audience […]
South Korea’s K-pop industry saw two notable developments this week: IVE claimed the top spot in June’s girl group brand-reputation rankings, while I.O.I achieved a historic milestone by winning their first-ever first-place trophy on MBC’s “Music Core” for their 10th-anniversary hit, “Suddenly.” The rankings—based on big-data analysis by the Korean Business Research Institute—cover the period […]
After a decade-long stretch without a first-place trophy on Music Core, I.O.I finally clinched its first win with “Suddenly.” The group took the top spot on the June 13, 2026 episode of MBC’s long-running music program, finishing with 7,815 points—an outcome that capped their 10th-anniversary run and reignited interest in one of K-pop’s enduring comeback-era […]
HYBE has released a new choreography-focused dance practice video for “ICONIC BY MISTAKE”, spotlighting the collaboration between LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE. The video drops amid heightened interest in the groups’ cross-project partnership and offers fans a clearer look at the synchronization and staging that originally debuted during a live performance on M Countdown, according […]
HYBE has shared a new dance practice video spotlighting the choreography for “ICONIC BY MISTAKE”, the collaboration single bringing together girl groups LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE. Released on June 14, the video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the routine that fans first saw during the groups’ performance on M Countdown, adding a more detailed […]
HYBE has released a new dance practice video for ICONIC BY MISTAKE, the collaboration single linking LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE. The video, shared on June 14, offers a close look at the choreography behind the track—first showcased through the groups’ performance of the song on M Countdown. The release arrives as fans continue to […]
Denise, a former member of K-pop group SECRET NUMBER, has shared a behind-the-scenes story that put the spotlight on a problem many performers face but few discuss publicly: how quickly menstrual accidents can collide with high-pressure stage schedules. In a recent account of a music-show day, Denise said that after taking a nap following a […]
HYBE has released a new dance practice video for “ICONIC BY MISTAKE,” the collaboration single featuring LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE, offering fans a closer look at the choreography that debuted earlier through a performance on M Countdown. The release arrives amid continued online chatter around LE SSERAFIM, where a resurfaced clip involving member Eunchae […]
HYBE has released a new dance practice video for “ICONIC BY MISTAKE,” the collaboration track from LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and the global girl group KATSEYE, offering fans a closer look at the routines behind the song’s choreography. The move lands amid renewed online debate within the K-pop fandom ecosystem—where viral dance clips and even small […]
