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BTS, Blackpink choreographers to compete in dance showdown in Seoul

Six dance crews from around the world, including Korea's 1Million, will compete in the International Dance League's Seoul ...

K-pop album exports hit record $257 million in first half of 2026, up 125% from last year

Exports hit a record $257 million in just six months, up 125 percent from last year, as BLACKPINK's 'Deadline' and BTS' ...
UPI

K-pop stars become cultural heritage ambassadors

Group BTS will walk from Gyeongbokgung Palace along the King's Road to Gwanghwamun and take the comeback stage that will receive global attention. Blackpink will introduce Korea's representative ...
The Washington Post

The hottest sound of the summer? K-pop.

K-pop is having a golden moment. The signs have been there since the start of the summer, with groups such as Stray Kids, Itzy, Enhypen and Ateez driving sweaty swarms of American K-pop fans to ...
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BTS, BLACKPINK’s Lisa, EJAE, TWS and CORTIS bring K-pop to the 2026 World Cup

K-pop is taking the 2026 FIFA World Cup stage in a big way. Ahead of the tournament, a wave of K-pop artists have been announced for major World Cup events, making the crossover between soccer and ...