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Kaylee Becomes 2nd Member to Exit JYP USA Girl Group VCHA

Kaylee Becomes 2nd Member to Exit JYP USA Girl Group VCHA

Before the 15-year-old left the group, JYP USA entered a legal battle with another former member KG.

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BLACKPINK Jump to New U.S. Label Distribution, PR Representation

BLACKPINK Jump to New U.S. Label Distribution, PR Representation

New single "JUMP" was supported by Sony's indie arm The Orchard as well as Full Coverage Communications, the same publicity team for BTS, TXT, Fleetwood Mac and more.

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K-Pop's Big 4 Legal Matters & Stock Projections: HYBE, SM, YG and JYP Entertainment

K-Pop's Big 4 Legal Matters & Stock Projections: HYBE, SM, YG and JYP Entertainment

CNBC talked to Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley about their prospects for the major Korean-entertainment companies as U.S. and Korean outlets report on their ongoing legal matters.

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Insight Into How Several HYBE Artists Joined the Recording Academy's Class of 2025

Insight Into How Several HYBE Artists Joined the Recording Academy's Class of 2025

The Head of Global Communications said it was part of "very strategic initiatives."

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JUST B Member Bain Declares He's 'Proud to Be Part of the LGBT Community' at Historic LA Concert

JUST B Member Bain Declares He's 'Proud to Be Part of the LGBT Community' at Historic LA Concert

"I'm so happy I can be myself"

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

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.

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

'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.

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

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.

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Looking at LE SSERAFIM’s ‘HOT’ Streak: U.S. Chart Analysis

Looking at LE SSERAFIM’s ‘HOT’ Streak: U.S. Chart Analysis

How does the new EP compares to past releases and where it situates LSF ahead of a North America Tour.

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Jeff Benjamin
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NewJeans or NJZ: What International Media Outlets Are Using

NewJeans or NJZ: What International Media Outlets Are Using

After the group simultaneously unveiled a new song and announced a hiatus, here's how NYT, CNN, Billboard, Rolling Stone, New York Magazine and more covered the news.

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Why NEWBEAT Are K-Pop Crossovers to Watch

Why NEWBEAT Are K-Pop Crossovers to Watch

K-pop companies put big wagers on new acts and the recent outputs from some top creatives are, refreshingly, leading the conversation for a potential leader.

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Why KiiiKiii Are K-Pop Crossovers to Watch

Why KiiiKiii Are K-Pop Crossovers to Watch

K-pop companies put big wagers on new acts and the recent outputs from some top creatives are, refreshingly, leading the conversation for a potential leader.

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Jeff Benjamin