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Music Reviews
ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ "APT." Achieves Monumental 2.6 Billion YouTube Views, Shattering Records
The collaborative musical phenomenon "APT." by BLACKPINK’s Rosé and global superstar Bruno Mars has once again etched its name in the annals of digital music history. As of the morning of July 31 KST, the music video for their chart-topping track officially surpassed an astounding 2.6 billion views on YouTube. This monumental achievement not only ... Read more
August 2, 2026
Culture
Cha Eunwoo Files Appeal Against 13 Billion KRW Tax Assessment Following Resolution of Evasion Allegations
In a significant legal development within the South Korean entertainment industry, ASTRO member and prominent actor Cha Eunwoo has officially moved to contest a substantial tax assessment levied against him by the National Tax Service (NTS). On August 2, his management agency, Fantagio, confirmed that the artist has filed an appeal with the Tax Tribunal, ... Read more
August 2, 2026
Culture
Actor Jang Dong Ju Signs Exclusive Contract with Universe Label Following Retirement and Multi-Billion Won Debt Repayment Efforts
The South Korean entertainment landscape is witnessing a significant professional pivot as actor Jang Dong Ju, who recently announced his retirement from the film and television industry, has officially signed an exclusive contract with Universe Label. This transition comes a mere two months after his sudden departure from the acting world, a move prompted by ... Read more
August 1, 2026
Music Reviews
BTS’s "IDOL" Music Video Surpasses 1.4 Billion Views on YouTube, Cementing Group’s Digital Dominance
The global phenomenon that is BTS continues to etch its name in music history, with their electrifying music video for "IDOL" officially crossing the monumental threshold of 1.4 billion views on YouTube. This significant achievement, confirmed on July 29 at 9:19 p.m. KST, marks a new milestone for the South Korean septet, elevating "IDOL" to ... Read more
July 30, 2026
Music Reviews
BTS’s "Butter" Music Video Surpasses 1.1 Billion Views, Marking Their Seventh Milestone Achievement
The global phenomenon that is BTS continues to etch its name in the annals of music history as their vibrant and infectious music video for "Butter" has officially surpassed the monumental 1.1 billion views mark on YouTube. This remarkable achievement, confirmed on July 27th at approximately 2:00 AM KST, solidifies "Butter" as the seventh music ... Read more
July 28, 2026
Music Reviews
BLACKPINK’s "DDU-DU DDU-DU" Music Video Becomes First K-Pop Group MV to Reach 2.4 Billion Views on YouTube
On the morning of July 25th KST, global music phenomenon BLACKPINK etched another significant milestone into YouTube history, as their immensely popular music video for "DDU-DU DDU-DU" officially surpassed a staggering 2.4 billion views. This monumental achievement marks the first time any K-pop group’s music video has reached such an extraordinary viewership count on the ... Read more
July 26, 2026