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Lisa Doubles Top 10 Billboard Rap Hits, Surpassing BTS

Lisa's two new songs, "Fxck Up the World" and "Rapunzel," debuted on Billboard's Rap Digital Song Sales chart at No. 6 and No. 9 respectively, doubling her previous top 10 hits to four, surpassing other K-pop artists like Psy and BTS.

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Kim Sae-ron's Suicide Underscores Pressure on South Korean Celebrities

South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron's suicide, following several similar deaths among celebrities, highlights the immense pressure within the country's competitive entertainment industry, fueled by social media criticism and stringent anti-drug policies; experts link this to systemic issues needing soc...

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Jimin's "Who" Nears Record for Longest-Charting South Korean Solo Hit

Jimin's "Who" has spent 30 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, nearing Psy's "Gangnam Style" record for longest-charting South Korean solo hit, reflecting K-pop's growing US influence.

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Japanese Fan Under Investigation for Allegedly Harassing BTS's Jin

A Japanese woman faces a South Korean police investigation for allegedly sexually harassing K-pop star Jin, a member of BTS, with a kiss during a fan event in Seoul on June 13, 2024, prompting a criminal complaint from another fan and raising concerns about fan behavior.

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Kim Sae-rom's Death Spurs South Korean Media Reform Debate

South Korean actress Kim Sae-rom's suicide has prompted calls for media reform after 2,000 news stories chronicled her struggles following a 2022 drunk-driving incident, illustrating how intense media pressure impacts celebrities' mental health.

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Mexican Teen Hospitalized After Prolonged School Bullying

13-year-old Fátima from Mexico City is hospitalized with severe injuries, including a broken hip, after suffering prolonged bullying at school; her family filed a complaint, and authorities are investigating the incident and prior reports of bullying against her.

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Quality Education
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hello82 Partners with One Hundred Label for THE BOYZ's US Album Promotion

Los Angeles-based hello82, a leading independent K-pop label in the U.S., announced a partnership with South Korea's One Hundred Label (THE BOYZ's agency) for the exclusive physical distribution and promotion of THE BOYZ's new album, "Unexpected," including fan experiences in five US cities througho...

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J-Hope's "LV Bag" Debuts on Billboard Hot 100

J-Hope's new song "LV Bag," featuring Don Toliver, Pharrell Williams, and Speedy, debuted at No. 83 on the Billboard Hot 100 on March 7, 2024, showcasing his continued solo success beyond his work with BTS, and a new single "Sweet Dreams" is expected soon.

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Lady Gaga and Blackpink's Jennie Release New Albums Amidst Week of Entertainment Releases

This week features Lady Gaga's highly anticipated return to pop with "Mayhem," Blackpink's Jennie's debut solo album "Ruby," Robert Pattinson's new film "Mickey-17," Josef Fares' video game "Split Fiction," and Meghan Markle's Netflix series "With Love, Meghan.

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South Korea's Hallyu: A Soft Power Success Story

South Korea's soft power, or "Hallyu," has achieved global success through K-pop (BTS exceeding 70 million Spotify subscribers), K-dramas ("Squid Game"), and gastronomy (kimchi), significantly impacting its economy and international standing.

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Partnerships for the Goals
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South Korean Actress's Suicide Highlights Intense Pressure on Celebrities

The death of 24-year-old South Korean actress Kim Se-ron by suspected suicide on February 16th, following severe online criticism for a 2022 drunk driving incident, highlights the extreme pressures faced by celebrities in the country's hyper-competitive entertainment industry.

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Rosé's "Apt." Makes History on Adult Pop Airplay Chart

Rosé's "Apt.", featuring Bruno Mars, reached No. 9 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart, marking the first time a solo female K-pop artist has achieved a top 10 position on this chart.

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