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BLACKPINK's Jennie celebrates 'Ruby' anniversary with Seoul pop-up
Mar 8, 20266:27 AM
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BLACKPINK's Jennie celebrates 'Ruby' anniversary with Seoul pop-up

Jennie of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK is celebrating the first anniversary of her debut solo album, "Ruby," with a pop-up store in Seoul. According to her agency ODD ATELIER, Jennie opened the pop-up "A Year in Ruby" on Thursday at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido, one of the capital’s busiest retail complexes. The pop-up will run through Wednesday. The exhibition revisits the year since "Ruby" was released in March 2025, offering fans a chance to experience the album’s visual world in person. It features a range of official merchandise originally released alongside "Ruby," including items that had not previously been available in Korea. They include T-shirts, socks, beanies, crewnecks, hoodies and other apparel, as well as accessories such as key chains, cups and physical albums. Accoridng to visitors, anniversary content has also been displayed across the department store. A celebratory video marking the album’s one-year milestone is screened on the venue’s large digital display, while additional themed installations appear throughout the building. Several costumes worn by the singer

Mar 8, 20265:28 PM
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ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, IVE, Stray Kids, BTS, CORTIS, NewJeans, And ILLIT Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart

Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on March 7! ATEEZ’s new mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” topped the World Albums chart for the third week in a row, in addition to spending a third week on the Billboard 200 at No. 45. ENHYPEN once again landed a total of… The post appeared first on .

Mar 8, 20263:42 PM
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Kep1er Announces March Comeback Date With Teasers For “CRACK CODE”

Kep1er is gearing up for a spring comeback! On March 9 at midnight KST, Kep1er officially announced their plans to make a comeback later this month. The group will be returning with their eighth mini album “CRACK CODE” on March 31 at 6 p.m. KST, and you can check out their first teasers for the… The post appeared first on .

Mar 8, 20268:17 PM
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BLACKPINK’s “DEADLINE” Becomes Their 3rd Album To Debut In Top 10 Of Billboard 200

BLACKPINK has just scored their third consecutive top 10 entry on the Billboard 200! On March 8 local time, Billboard announced that BLACKPINK’s new album “DEADLINE” had debuted at No. 8 on its famous Top 200 Albums chart, which ranks the most popular albums in the United States. “DEADLINE” also debuted at No. 2 on… The post appeared first on .

Mar 8, 20265:34 AM
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BLACKPINK’s “DEADLINE” And “GO” Debut On UK’s Official Albums And Singles Charts

BLACKPINK’s latest release is off to a promising start in the United Kingdom! This week, the United Kingdom’s Official Charts (widely regarded as the U.K. equivalent to Billboard’s U.S. charts) announced that BLACKPINK’s new album “DEADLINE” had debuted at No. 11 on its Official Albums Chart. “DEADLINE” is BLACKPINK’s fourth album to enter the chart,… The post appeared first on .

Mar 8, 20264:40 AM
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GIRLSET Announces Official Fandom Name And Logo Designed By Kendall

GIRLSET has given their fandom an official name and logo! On March 6 local time, the JYP Entertainment and Republic Records girl group announced that their official fandom name would be “LOCKETS.” The following day, GIRLSET went on to reveal LOCKETS’ official logo, which was personally designed by Kendall. What do you think of GIRLSET’s… The post appeared first on .

Mar 8, 20263:18 AM
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LE SSERAFIM’s “SPAGHETTI” Ft. BTS’s j-hope Becomes Their 9th MV To Hit 100 Million Views

LE SSERAFIM has served “SPAGHETTI” over 100 million times on YouTube! According to SOURCE MUSIC, on March 7 at 5:55 p.m. KST, LE SSERAFIM’s music video for their latest hit “SPAGHETTI” featuring BTS’s j-hope surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. LE SSERAFIM originally released the music video for “SPAGHETTI” on October 24, 2025 at 1… The post appeared first on .

Mar 8, 20263:00 AM
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7 Male K-Pop Idols With Iconic Diva Energy

The It Girls of K-pop have had plenty of (well-deserved) time to shine as of late, but now it’s the guys’ turn! With perfect hair, fashion that turns heads, and a little touch of attitude, these are the K-pop boys bringing their own diva energy. Diva isn’t just a look – it’s a lifestyle! 1.… The post appeared first on .

BLACKPINK's 'Deadline' debuts at No. 8 on Billboard 200
Mar 8, 202611:44 PM
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BLACKPINK's 'Deadline' debuts at No. 8 on Billboard 200

SEOUL, March 9 (Yonhap) -- The latest album from girl group BLACKPINK has landed...

Mar 8, 202610:24 PM
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March Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rookie idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various rookie idol groups, using big data collected from February 3 to March 3. KiiiKiii topped this month’s list with… The post appeared first on .

Mar 8, 20269:45 PM
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Watch: NCT’s Jaemin And Jeno Show Off Contrasting Charms In “Amazing Saturday” Preview

Get ready to see NCT’s Jaemin and Jeno on “Amazing Saturday”! The popular tvN variety show has revealed a sneak peek of next week’s episode, which will feature Jaemin and Jeno as guests alongside Im Woo Il and Kim Ji Yoo. Jaemin and Jeno, who recently made their unit debut as the new duo NCT… The post appeared first on .

Mar 8, 20263:22 PM
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Watch: Red Velvet’s Irene Announces Comeback Date With “BIGGEST FAN-TASY” Teaser Film

Mark your calendars for Red Velvet’s Irene’s return! On March 9 at midnight KST, Irene officially announced the date and details for her first-ever solo comeback. Irene will be releasing her first full-length solo album, “Biggest Fan,” on March 30 at 6 p.m. KST. Check out Irene’s new “BIGGEST FAN-TASY™” teaser for her upcoming comeback… The post appeared first on .

Mar 8, 20262:59 PM
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Watch: IVE Takes 7th Win For “BANG BANG” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By WOODZ, Hearts2Hearts, And More

IVE has won a seventh music show trophy for their hit pre-release track “BANG BANG”! On the March 8 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were BLACKPINK’s “GO,” IVE’s “BANG BANG,” and Hearts2Hearts’ “RUDE!” IVE ultimately took the win with a total of 6,612 points. Congratulations to IVE! Watch their performance, win,… The post appeared first on .

Mar 8, 202612:59 PM
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NCT U’s “Make A Wish (Birthday Song)” Becomes NCT’s 1st MV To Hit 300 Million Views

NCT has just hit the 300 million mark for the very first time on YouTube! On March 8 at around 9:50 p.m. KST, NCT U’s music video for “Make A Wish (Birthday Song)” surpassed 300 million views on YouTube, making it NCT’s first music video ever to reach the milestone. NCT U originally released the… The post appeared first on .

Mar 8, 20261:02 AM
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March Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups, using big data collected from February 8 to March 8. IVE continued their reign at the top of the… The post appeared first on .

Mar 8, 20266:15 AM

Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2026, March Week 2

After two weeks at No. 2, IVE’s “BANG BANG” moves up one spot to take over as the new No. 1 song. Congratulations to IVE! KiiiKiii’s “404 (New Era),” which topped the chart for the last four weeks, is down one spot to No. 2. Two new songs debuted in the top 10 this week.… The post appeared first on .