The New York Times – Music:
The country star’s song, now a culture war battleground, is his first all-genre chart topper. The K-pop group NewJeans’ new album edged out the “Barbie” soundtrack on the Billboard 200.
Category: K-Pop
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Stray Kids Reach No. 1 (Again) With CD Sales, Not Streams
The New York Times – Music:
An array of collectible CD packages sent the K-pop octet to the top of the Billboard 200, while new releases by Jelly Roll, Enhypen and Foo Fighters open in the Top 10.
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K-Pop Stars BTS Will Release a Book Telling Their Own Story in July
The New York Times – Music:
The announcement by their U.S. publisher, Flatiron Books, came after days of frantic speculation by their fervent fans.
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Morgan Wallen’s ‘One Thing at a Time’ Notches a 9th Week at No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
The country superstar held off a release from the K-pop group Seventeen to maintain his streak atop the Billboard 200. Ed Sheeran will challenge him next week.
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Moonbin, Member of K-Pop Band ASTRO, Dies at 25
The New York Times – Music:
The K-pop star was found dead on Wednesday at his home in Seoul.
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Sulwhasoo, the Korean Beauty Brand, Partners with the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Amorepacific partners with the Metropolitan Museum of Art to expand the reach of Sulwhasoo, their luxury Korean beauty brand.
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Bullying Accusations Snare K-Pop Stars and Athletes in South Korea
The New York Times – Sports:
In South Korea, such allegations have affected the careers of public figures. The takedowns have public support, but critics wonder if some go too far.
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K-Pop Group Tomorrow X Together Ends SZA’s Seven-Week Run at No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
The boy band topped the Billboard album chart for the first time thanks to an array of collectible CDs for sale.