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The Boyz’s ‘Unexpected’ Impact With New Album on the U.S. Billboard Charts

After a complete change of labels, the 11-member outfit is finally back on the albums charts.

Jeff Benjamin

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K-Pop NMF: Jennie x Peggy Gou, Yuqi, ENHYPEN, Kang Daniel; Plus, SZA, BTS Covers; Fact Checks

Apr 11, 2025

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21 min read

K-Pop NMF: Jennie x Peggy Gou, Yuqi, ENHYPEN, Kang Daniel; Plus, SZA, BTS Covers; Fact Checks

This newsletter mentions SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINK, Kendrick Lamar, 8TURN, Yuqi, SZA, Jade Thirlwall, HYBE, Kylie Jenner, Kang Daniel, iHeartMedia, XG, f5ve and more. But first from the other day...

Jeff Benjamin

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U.S. Chart Analysis: Stray Kids Members Charge Onto World Digital Song Sales in Pairs for 'Mixtape : dominATE'

Apr 9, 2025

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1 min read

U.S. Chart Analysis: Stray Kids Members Charge Onto World Digital Song Sales in Pairs for 'Mixtape : dominATE'

Why four of the five songs entered the Billboard chart.

Jeff Benjamin

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K-Pop's Rough Start to April; Coachella Preview; The Week Ahead

Apr 7, 2025

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19 min read

K-Pop's Rough Start to April; Coachella Preview; The Week Ahead

This newsletter mentions KISS OF LIFE, Taylor Swift, ENHYPEN, Michael Jackson, PSY, Tame Impala, BLACKPINK, Morgan Wallen, Kendrick Lamar, the Berklee School of Music and more. But first, from the weekend...

Jeff Benjamin

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U.S. Chart Analysis for J-Hope, Stray Kids, The Boyz, NMIXX; Girl Group Moves; Fendi & Tim Hortons Lean In

Apr 4, 2025

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21 min read

U.S. Chart Analysis for J-Hope, Stray Kids, The Boyz, NMIXX; Girl Group Moves; Fendi & Tim Hortons Lean In

This newsletter discusses HYBE, Forever 21, KATSEYE, The White Lotus, Stray Kids, Air Jordans and more. But first some updates from this week...

Jeff Benjamin

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ZEROBASEONE's 'BLUE PARADISE' Physical Albums Are Available in America: How to Support

Apr 3, 2025

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4 min read

ZEROBASEONE's 'BLUE PARADISE' Physical Albums Are Available in America: How to Support

The 'Boys Planet' sensations are finally getting their records in U.S. stores like Amazon, Target, Walmart, Barnes & Noble and more. Get on-sale deals now.

Jeff Benjamin

News

Apr 2, 2025

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1 min read

LØREN Exits THEBLACKLABEL, Joins AYLA for New Single 'FYN' in Forbes Exclusive

After establishing his name by performing Coachella, writing songs for BLACKPINK and modeling for Yves Saint Laurent, the mysterious multidisciplinary’s next chapter sees him starting anew. Some thoughts below.

Jeff Benjamin

News

'TITAN CONTENT Secures Major Series A Funding In First Closing' in Forbes Exclusive

Apr 2, 2025

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1 min read

'TITAN CONTENT Secures Major Series A Funding In First Closing' in Forbes Exclusive

Ahead of the debut of its first girl group, AtHeart, the first U.S. K-pop company raises major Series A funds with new South Korean backers and plans for a virtual group.

Jeff Benjamin

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Weverse's 'Stationhead Killer'; ENHYPEN's Breakout Pop Moment?

Mar 31, 2025

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12 min read

Weverse's 'Stationhead Killer'; ENHYPEN's Breakout Pop Moment?

Today's newsletter discusses BLACKPINK producer Teddy, Jay Park, ATEEZ, izna, ZEROBASEONE, xikers, BTS and more. But first, a potential streaming battle...

Jeff Benjamin

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Welcoming KATSEYE's Lara; PopPop Festival Questions; New Music Friday

Mar 28, 2025

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14 min read

Welcoming KATSEYE's Lara; PopPop Festival Questions; New Music Friday

This newsletter discusses aespa, ATEEZ Kevin Woo, I.M, rich idols and more. But first from last night...

Jeff Benjamin

News

Yeji Starts ITZY's Solo Run With 'Air' Album: U.S. Chart Analysis

Mar 28, 2025

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6 min read

Yeji Starts ITZY's Solo Run With 'Air' Album: U.S. Chart Analysis

ITZY has seven entries on the Billboard 200, but its leader's solo debut speaks to a different situation.

Jeff Benjamin

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Chart Analysis for Jisoo, LE SSERAFIM, Yeji; Plus, K-Pop Stars Step Up for Wildfire Relief

Mar 27, 2025

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23 min read

Chart Analysis for Jisoo, LE SSERAFIM, Yeji; Plus, K-Pop Stars Step Up for Wildfire Relief

Today's newsletter gets into the latest on NewJeans/NJZ, PSY, Yeonjun, and several BTS and BLACKPINK members. But first our weekly chart analysis...

Jeff Benjamin

The Boyz’s ‘Unexpected’ Impact With New Album on the U.S. Billboard Charts

K-Pop NMF: Jennie x Peggy Gou, Yuqi, ENHYPEN, Kang Daniel; Plus, SZA, BTS Covers; Fact Checks

U.S. Chart Analysis: Stray Kids Members Charge Onto World Digital Song Sales in Pairs for 'Mixtape : dominATE'

K-Pop's Rough Start to April; Coachella Preview; The Week Ahead

U.S. Chart Analysis for J-Hope, Stray Kids, The Boyz, NMIXX; Girl Group Moves; Fendi & Tim Hortons Lean In

ZEROBASEONE's 'BLUE PARADISE' Physical Albums Are Available in America: How to Support

LØREN Exits THEBLACKLABEL, Joins AYLA for New Single 'FYN' in Forbes Exclusive

'TITAN CONTENT Secures Major Series A Funding In First Closing' in Forbes Exclusive

Weverse's 'Stationhead Killer'; ENHYPEN's Breakout Pop Moment?

Welcoming KATSEYE's Lara; PopPop Festival Questions; New Music Friday

Yeji Starts ITZY's Solo Run With 'Air' Album: U.S. Chart Analysis

Chart Analysis for Jisoo, LE SSERAFIM, Yeji; Plus, K-Pop Stars Step Up for Wildfire Relief

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