K-Pop has been streamed for more than 134bn minutes on Spotify since 2014

There have been more than 41bn K-Pop streams on the platform to date
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How to Write a K-Pop Track: BTS – ‘Blood Sweat & Tears’ Analysis

Over the last decade, Korean pop, a.k.a. K-Pop, has taken the Western world by storm. K-Pop draws influences from numerous genres from around the globe such as hip-hop, pop, EDM, R&B, jazz, house and more and blends this infectious fusion with catchy hooks and flawless dance routines. Even if you’ve never heard of K-Pop as a genre, it’s likely […]

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TikTok nabs exclusive BTS premiere for the K-pop stars’ new single ‘ON’

Group to debut the new track “ON” exclusively on platform
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BTS label Big Hit Entertainment sues internet users for ‘malicious’ posts

Comments “exceed the reasonable and accepted boundaries of expression and personal commentary”.
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BTS label Big Hit Entertainment turned over $166m in H1 2019 – close to its revenues in the whole of 2018

“The core of Big Hit’s IP business vision is to enhance of the brand power created through artists and secure powerful impact and influence, which can then be expanded into a sustained brand business.”
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K-Pop stars BTS to take first ‘extended’ break since 2013 debut, says Big Hit Entertainment

Company issued statement via Twitter
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BTS ship over a million physical copies of Japanese-language single Lights/Boy With Luv in Japan

Boyband works with Big Hit and Universal Music for their Japanese music
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Big Hit Entertainment Acquires GFriend’s Talent Agency, Source Music

BTS powerhouse Big Hit Entertainment has been on a roll. Last October, K-Pop boy band phenomenon BTS re-negotiated a long-term deal with the Korean entertainment agency.  The newly-extended seven-year contract sees Big Hit representing BTS for a thirte…