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The fraud case of a third-rate songwriter that rocked the K-Pop market. Yoo Jae-hwan, who is he?
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The fraud case of a third-rate songwriter that rocked the K-Pop market. Yoo Jae-hwan, who is he?

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Singer and composer Yoo Jae-hwan, 35, has been embroiled in a scam involving songwriting fees and sexual harassment allegations. He is a third-rate composer who is not widely recognized in Korea. The scam is particularly egregious because it targets people who love K-pop singers or are preparing albums.

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“BTS, NEWJEANS, SEVENTEEN” HYBE Named 23rd on the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies list
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“BTS, NEWJEANS, SEVENTEEN” HYBE Named 23rd on the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies list

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HYBE has been named one of the 50 most innovative companies in the world. HYBE has been recognized for elevating music to the status of commercial art through HYBE Labels artist NewJeans.HYBE announced today (Nov. 19) that it has been named to “The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies 2024” by U.S. business publication Fast Company.

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Global K-POP group auditions will be held with no restrictions on affiliation, experience, age, or nationality. It is expected to be the largest ever.
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Global K-POP group auditions will be held with no restrictions on affiliation, experience, age, or nationality. It is expected to be the largest ever.

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Global boy group audition program PROJECT 7 (tentative title, Project 7) has confirmed its launch later this year and has begun recruiting applicants.

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South Korea Music Chart Analysis: VIBE, Flo, Melon Chart Comparison (as of May 6, 2024)
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South Korea Music Chart Analysis: VIBE, Flo, Melon Chart Comparison (as of May 6, 2024)

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KOREAPN analyzes the music charts in South Korea every week.
We use the most accurate data available to provide a systematic analysis for global fans.

South Korea’s music charts are an important indicator of the success of K-pop artists.

Let’s analyze the trends and top songs on three major music charts – VIBE, Flo, and Melon – as of May 6, 2024.

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