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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 13m

Spotify names BOYNEXTDOOR as the latest RADAR KOREA artist, spotlighting their global rise and explosive streaming growth across key K-pop markets.

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#spotify #boynextdoor #spotifyradarkorea #spotifyradar #radarkorea

All Eyes on BOYNEXTDOOR: New Global Trendsetters of Spotify RADAR Korea Artist

Spotify has officially named BOYNEXTDOOR as its latest RADAR KOREA artist. This significant milestone brings the talented K-pop group into

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 1d

A year in the making, Balming Tiger and Yaeji bridge Seoul and New York through music and heartfelt collaboration on “wo ai ni / break it even.”

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#balmingtiger #yaeji #woaini #breakiteven #newrelease #kpop #altmusic #kpoppost #kpopnews #kpopupdates

Balming Tiger and Yaeji Drop New Double Single ‘wo ai ni / break it even’

Alternative K-pop collective Balming Tiger and globally acclaimed Korean-American producer, singer, and DJ Yaeji have joined creative forces to release

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 1d

BTS skyrockets to #1 in the October 2025 K-pop idol group brand reputation rankings! Explore the full top 50 list and find your favorite!.

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#bts #kpop #kpopranking #btsarmy #brandreputationranking #kpoppost #kpopnews #kpopupdate

An 81% Surge from a Quiet Reign: BTS Dominates the October 2025 K-pop Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings

The Korean Business Research Institute has announced the October 2025 K-pop idol group brand reputation rankings. Every month, the most

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 1d

Explore the dates, venue, nominees, voting details, and star-studded lineup for the 2025 MAMA Awards this November.

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#mama #mamaawards #mamaawards2025 #kpop #kpopawards #kpoppost #kpopnews #kpopupdate

2025 MAMA AWARDS: Dates, Nominees, Lineup, and the Power of “UH-HEUNG”

The 2025 MAMA AWARDS will return to Hong Kong for the first time since 2018. This year, the world’s top

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 1d

G-Dragon makes history as the first K-pop idol to receive the Ok-gwan Order of Cultural Merit and becomes an APEC 2025 ambassador.

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#gdragon #okgwanorderofculturalmerit #apec2025 #apec2025ambassador #kpop #kpoppost

Beyond Music: K-Pop Icon G-Dragon Named 2025 APEC Ambassador and Awarded Order of Cultural Merit

For nearly two decades, G-Dragon has been a titan of K-pop. He doesn't just make music—he shapes culture. This year,

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 3d

Did you know? The new Korean hallyu wave is no longer a drama or an idol but built in 3-minute video shorts with global power.

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#hallyu #koreanwave

The Next Korean Hallyu Wave is NOT a Drama or Idol – It’s 3 Minute Shorts!

You may have scrolled past them, thinking they were just another silly reel — until it makes your heart thumb

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 3d

Explore “Good News” (2025), the dark comedy Korean film on Netflix about a 1970 hijacking, where sharp satire meets thrilling history.

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#goodnews #koreanfilm #koreanmovie

All About “Good News” Korean Film: When a Plane Is Hijacked, the Unseen Take Control

Flying into the unknown rarely feels funny. But what if a real plane hijacking sparked a wild political black comedy?

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 5d

Discover “The Dream Life of Mr. Kim,” a moving Korean drama about work, family, success, and redefining dream life, coming this October 2025.
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#kdrama #koreandrama #thedreamlifeofmrkim #thedreamlife #newkdrama #kdramarecommendation #kpoppost #kdramanews #kdeamaupdate

“The Dream Life of Mr. Kim” Korean Drama: Seoul, Success, and Second Chances

Have you ever thought you were living your dream life? You check all the right boxes—a stable career, a lovely

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 5d

XG dazzled 30,000 fans at Coca-Cola X Fes 2025 with electrifying performances, debuting “GALA” live and proving their global pop dominance.

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#XG #CocaColaXFes2025 #XGLive #GALA #XG_GALA #XGConcert #XGJapan #KPOPPOST #Kpopnews #Kpopupdates #KPOP #JPOP #XPOP

XG Electrifies 30,000 Fans at Coca-Cola X Fes 2025

The unstoppable Hip Hop and R&B-inspired girl group XG set the Coca-Cola X Fes 2025 stage ablaze at Saitama Super

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 5d

EJAE of “KPop Demon Hunters” HUNTRIX becomes the newest global star with “Golden”—only after she left the K-pop idol dream.

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#ejae #kpopdemknhunters #golden #goldenvoice #kpoppost #kpop #huntrix #kpopnews #kpopartist #kpopupdate #kpopsinger

EJAE and the “Golden” Era of Unseen Idols: When Hidden Voices of K-Pop Finally Take the Stage

There’s no way we’d all forget that night. The night when the singing voice of the fictional Kpop idol group,

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 6d

Explore the latest K-pop boy and girl group brand reputation rankings for October 2025, with #BTS and #IVE dominating the rankings.

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#kpop #kpopranking #kpopbrandreputationranking #kpoppost #kpopnews #kpopupdates

BTS & IVE Continue to Reign Supreme in K-Pop Group Brand Reputation Rankings for October 2025

The new K-pop brand reputation rankings for boy and girl groups in October 2025 are in! BTS and IVE have once

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 6d

Six singles search for love in Hong Kong’s newest dating show, “Love on the Clock”, hosted by Juancho Triviño and Dawn Chang.

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#loveontheclock #lotc #tvn #tvnasia #tv5 #datingreality #datingshow #datinhrealityshow

“Love on the Clock”: Sparks Fly as Six Singles Race Against Time for Romance in Hong Kong

What happens when love meets adventure — and a ticking clock? Get ready for “Love on the Clock,” tvN Asia’s

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 6d

Celebrate the first global awards honoring K-dramas—uniting fans, creators, and cultures in the 2025 K-Drama Festa: Global Awards.

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#kdrama #koreandrama #kdramafesta #kdramaawards #kdramafestaglobalawards

Introducing the K-DRAMA FESTA: GLOBAL AWARDS Dedicated to K-Drama Fans

With Korean dramas (K-dramas) captivating millions of viewers across Asia, the Americas, Europe, and beyond, a new global celebration is

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 6d

Watch “Marie and Her Three Daddies” on KBS1 and KBS World, a heartfelt 2025 Korean drama about family, mystery, and love beyond blood ties.

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#kdrama #koreandrama #marieandherthreedaddies

“Marie and Her Three Daddies” Korean Drama: KBS’s Heartwarming Family Mystery

What if you discovered that your father is not one man, but three? That’s the twist that greets Kang Marie in

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 6d

Discover the highlights and complete list of winners from the 16th Korea Drama Awards (KDA)—held during the 2025 Korea Drama Festival.

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#koreadramaawards #kda #kda2025

Winners of the 16th Korea Drama Awards (KDA) 2025

More Korean dramas have captivated millions worldwide with their rich stories, unforgettable characters, and outstanding actors. The main event of

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 8d

Explore “Just Makeup,” the exciting new Korean survival show where 60 makeup artists fight for the title of best makeup artist.

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#kdrama #koreandrama #justmakeup #kpoppost

Watch “Just Makeup”: An Epic Korean Survival Show for Makeup Artists

What if a makeup station became a battlefield? In Coupang Play’s brand-new Korean variety show, “Just Makeup,” sixty makeup artists

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 8d

Find K-pop songs by #BTS, #BLACKPINK, #GirlsGeneration, and #NewJeans in the 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far by #RollingStone.

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#Kpop #kpoppost

Here’s Why These 4 K-Pop Songs Earned a Spot on Rolling Stone’s List of the 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far

Rolling Stone has released its impressive list of the 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century so far, which includes

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 9d

TXT and ENHYPEN are redefining K-pop concerts through VR, blending fantasy and music in immersive worlds that fans can experience up close. Who's behind this?

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#amazevr #VR #VirtualReality #VRConcert #Kpop #KpopConcert #TXT #ENHYPEN

TXT & ENHYPEN Lead K-Pop VR Concerts Revolution — The Future Is Immersive

When it comes to pushing the boundaries of fan connection, few industries innovate as much as the K-pop industry. From

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 9d

Discover how Jennie, Park Bo Gum, and Kim Nam Gil honor Korea’s alphabet through tech, fashion, and education on Korean Hangeul Day 2025.

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#hangeulday #jennie #parkbogum #kimnamgil #hangeul #learnhangeul

Hangeul Day 2025: How Korean Stars Jennie, Park Bo Gum, and Kim Nam Gil Celebrate Korea’s Most Beautiful Script

What if your favorite Korean star could help you fall in love with a new alphabet? On October 9, South

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 9d

Jackson Wang celebrates the launch of UNDER THE CASTLE Bangkok—an immersive fantasy world blending a haunted house, playful ride, and a vibrant night market. Open Oct 7–Nov 2, 2025.

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#jacksonwang #underthecastle #utc #utcbangkok #emsphere #jacksonwangxutc #halloween

Jackson Wang Lights Up Bangkok at UNDER THE CASTLE Grand Opening at EMSPHERE

Bangkok witnessed a spectacular, storybook night as global superstar—and UNDER THE CASTLE (UTC) co-founder—Jackson Wang arrived at EMSPHERE to unveil

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 9d

BTS RM curates his art collection for his debut museum exhibition, RM x SFMOMA, bridging East and West through art. Find the details here!

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#BTSRM #KimNamjoon #RM #RMMuseumExhibition #RMxSFMOMA #SFMKMA #art #artexhibition #kpoppost

RM x SFMOMA: BTS Leader RM Curates His Art Collection for Museum Exhibition

What happens when one of the world’s biggest music icons turns the museum wall into his next stage? In early

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 9d

Watch “Typhoon Family” (2025), a heartfelt K-drama about a young CEO fighting to save his family’s company during the 1997 financial crisis.

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#typhoonfamily #kdrama #koreandrama #kpoppost

All About “Typhoon Family” Korean Drama: In the Eye of the Storm, a New Leader Is Born

Have you ever wondered what it takes to save a family business during the toughest storms? Can a carefree young

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 11d

Check out the complete list of October 2025 brand reputation rankings for actors and dramas and find your current favorites!

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#kdrama #kdramarankings #bonappetityourmajesty #yoona #limyoona #leechaemin #rankings

October 2025 Korean Drama and Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed

The Korean drama and actor brand reputation rankings for October 2025 are in! "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty" and its lead actor, Lee

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 11d

Celebrate Chuseok with tvN Asia shows this October 2025! Enjoy the new Korean variety shows and holiday specials with your family and friends.

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#chuseok #tvnasia #tvn #houseonwheels #gbrb #varietyshow #koreanentertainment #kpoppost

tvN Asia October 2025 Highlights: Get Ready for 2 New Korean Variety Shows!

They’re back! Two fan-favorite Korean variety shows return to tvN Asia this October. The spin-offs of “House on Wheels: Beyond the

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KPOPPOST @kpoppost.bsky.social · 12d

Action, chaos, and comedy collide in “Boss” (보스), the Korean film where every gangster runs from the crown. Discover the details here!

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#boss #보스 #kdrama #koreandrama

Watch “Boss” Korean Film: A Gangster Comedy That Makes You Laugh, Cheer, and Think

What happens when three gangsters are reluctant to be the next leader of their group? The new 2025 Korean film, “Boss”

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