The newly debuted K-Pop group 1VERSE. SINGING BEETLE Seoul, South KoreaCNN — In a quiet corner of Seoul’s Hyuga Cafe, a warm, honey-toned space nestled inside what once served as the dormitory for K-pop megaband BTS, two young men sip iced americanos, sketching out their own dreams of superstardom. A table away, tourists murmur over lattes, unaware that they’re seated beside what a new record label hopes will be the next big thing in K-pop. Seok and Hyuk, members of the newly debuted group 1VERSE (spoken as “universe”), are modest in demeanor, almost reluctant to speak of themselves as anything more than trainees with a shot at something bigger. But their stories are unlike any other in K-pop’s history. Ad Feedback They are both North Korean defectors, turned highly trained K-pop dreamers, hoping to follow in the footsteps of K-pop megastars such as BTS and BLACKPINK who have in recent years taken K-pop global, topping US Billboard charts and amassing ...
Since its release in June, KPop Demon Hunters has topped global Netflix charts and dominated global music charts – what's the secret to its extraordinary success? Whether you're a devoted K-pop fan or not, you may have heard of this new global sensation. The animated film KPop Demon Hunters has quickly become a worldwide hit, topping Netflix's global charts with more than 33 million views in just two weeks, reaching the top 10 in 93 countries (it's currently at number two globally). It has its own fan art and audiences around the world are already demanding a sequel. It's not just the film that's making waves. Since its release on 20 June, two fictional bands featured in the story – the righteous girl group Huntr/x and their rebellious counterparts Saja Boys – have dominated the global music charts , even surpassing K-pop powerhouses like BTS and Blackpink. Seven tracks from the film's soundtrack are now featured on the Billboard Hot 100 . Their so...