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Music Reviews
BLACKPINK’s "How You Like That" Dance Performance Video Becomes First K-Pop Choreography Video to Surpass 2 Billion YouTube Views
The global phenomenon that is BLACKPINK has once again rewritten the history books of digital content consumption, solidifying their position as titans of the music industry. On May 27th, at approximately 2:32 p.m. KST, the South Korean girl group’s electrifying dance performance video for their chart-topping single "How You Like That" officially crossed the monumental ... Read more
May 29, 2026
Music Reviews
APT. Shatters Records, Surpassing 2.5 Billion Views and Solidifying Global Phenomenon Status
The music video for "APT." by K-pop sensation Rosé and global superstar Bruno Mars has achieved an extraordinary milestone, surpassing an astounding 2.5 billion views on YouTube as of May 25th at approximately 11 p.m. KST. This monumental achievement marks a significant moment in the careers of both artists and further cements the song’s status ... Read more
May 26, 2026
Music Reviews
BLACKPINK’s "Ice Cream" Music Video With Selena Gomez Surpasses One Billion YouTube Views
The global phenomenon that is BLACKPINK has once again etched its name in the annals of digital music history, with the music video for their vibrant collaboration with American pop superstar Selena Gomez, "Ice Cream," officially crossing the monumental one billion views mark on YouTube. This significant achievement, confirmed on April 15 at approximately 4 ... Read more
April 18, 2026
Culture
ASTRO Member Cha Eunwoo Settles 13 Billion KRW Tax Bill Following Allegations of Financial Mismanagement and Corporate Transaction Audit
South Korean singer and actor Cha Eunwoo, a prominent member of the K-pop group ASTRO, has officially concluded a high-profile tax dispute by paying approximately 13.0 billion KRW (estimated at $8.82 million USD) in personal income taxes. The payment follows an intensive audit by the National Tax Service (NTS) into financial transactions involving a corporation ... Read more
April 10, 2026
Music Reviews
BLACKPINK Becomes First K-Pop Artist in History to Achieve Over 2.2 Billion Views with Two Music Videos
Global phenomenon BLACKPINK has once again shattered records on YouTube, solidifying their status as one of the most influential musical acts in the world. On the morning of April 9 KST, the music video for their 2019 chart-topping hit "Kill This Love" officially surpassed an astounding 2.2 billion views. This monumental achievement marks a significant ... Read more
April 9, 2026
Culture
HYBE Chairman Bang Si Hyuk Records Historic 1.5 Billion USD Loss in Net Worth as Legal Investigations and Market Turbulence Shake K-Pop Giant
The financial standing of Bang Si Hyuk, the founder and chairman of HYBE, has undergone a staggering transformation over the past five months, marking one of the most significant wealth erosions in the history of the South Korean entertainment industry. According to the latest real-time data from Forbes, Bang’s net worth has plummeted to approximately ... Read more
April 6, 2026