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Melo Movie: Everything to Know About Netflix's Valentine's Day K-Drama
Choi Woo-shik and Park Bo-young reunite in Melo Movie, a Netflix 10-episode romance from the Our Beloved Summer writer premiering February 14, 2025.
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G-Dragon Announces 'Übermensch': Everything to Know About His First Album in 12 Years
G-Dragon has revealed 'Übermensch,' his first solo album in 12 years, releasing February 25 via Galaxy Corporation and Empire — track list, concept, and what to expect.
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LISA, Doja Cat, and RAYE Join Forces on 'Born Again': What to Know Before the Feb. 6 Release
LISA's 'Born Again' ft. Doja Cat & RAYE drops February 6 — a disco-pop collab from her debut solo album 'Alter Ego' and the trio's first collaboration.
Jang Hojin·
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IVE's 'EMPATHY' Sells 1.4 Million Copies in February, Lands at IFPI Global Top 10
IVE's third mini-album EMPATHY swept Korea's Circle charts with 1,418,177 copies and placed ninth on the IFPI Global Album Sales Chart in February 2025.
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aespa's 'Whiplash' Earns RIAJ Gold in Japan, Marking K-pop's Streaming Shift
The Recording Industry Association of Japan awarded aespa's "Whiplash" a gold streaming certification on February 2, 2025, recognizing the track's accumulation...
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IVE's 'EMPATHY' Is Out Today — The Group Targets a Fourth Consecutive Million-Seller on Hanteo
IVE releases EMPATHY today, February 3, their third mini album built around two title tracks and positioned to deliver a fourth consecutive first-week million-s...
Park Chulwon·
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Everything to Know About JISOO's 'Newtopia' Before the Feb. 7 Coupang Play Premiere
JISOO stars in 'Newtopia,' Coupang Play's 8-episode zombie romance premiering Feb. 7 — plot, cast, and what to expect from K-pop's biggest acting debut of 2025.
Jang Hojin·
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PLAVE's 'Caligo Pt.1' Broke the Virtual-IDOL Barrier as 'Caligo Pt.2' Pushes 1.25M and World Tours
On February 3, 2026, PLAVE released "Caligo Pt.1", and the response redefined expectations for virtual idol competitiveness in the K-pop economy. The release te...
Jang Hojin·
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IVE's 'EMPATHY' Arrives February 3 With Nine Months of Intent and a Double Title Strategy
IVE's EMPATHY mini album releases February 3, 2025, following a nine-month break, with dual title tracks and a run at their sixth consecutive Circle Chart #1.
Jang Hojin·
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JISOO's Warner Records Deal Completes BLACKPINK's Reinvention as Four Independent Solo Artists
JISOO signed a global deal with Warner Records on January 28, completing the full restructuring of BLACKPINK's musical ecosystem. An analysis of what the Blissoo-Warner model means for K-pop artist independence.
Park Chulwon·
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SEVENTEEN and Pharrell Williams Redefine What K-Pop's Luxury Fashion Role Can Be
SEVENTEEN premiered 'Bad Influence,' produced by Pharrell Williams, at the Louis Vuitton FW25 Men's show in Paris — marking K-pop's evolution from brand endorsers to runway creative collaborators.
Jang Hojin·
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Stray Kids' 'dominATE' World Tour Is Rewriting K-Pop's Live Music Playbook
Stray Kids adds Arlington, Rome, and Shizuoka to the 'dominATE' World Tour after 2.2 million tickets sold. An analysis of how this campaign is restructuring K-pop's global live music economy.
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