Jeff Benjamin

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K-pop and global pop journalist; extensive coverage of artist news and releases.

BTS and Stray Kids Dominate U.S. K‑Pop Album Sales
SocialMar 30, 2026

BTS and Stray Kids Dominate U.S. K‑Pop Album Sales

All-Time Largest #KPop Albums Sales Weeks in the U.S. 1. BTS, ARIRANG - 641,000 🆕 2. BTS, Map of the Soul: 7 - 422k 3. Stray Kids, KARMA - 313k 4. Stray Kids, Do It - 295k 5. Stray Kids, 5-Star - 249.5k 6. BTS, Be...

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BTS Scores Seventh #1 Album and Single
SocialMar 30, 2026

BTS Scores Seventh #1 Album and Single

It's official: SEVEN IS THE NUMBER @BTS_twt earns their 7th No. 1 album on the @Billboard 200 with 'ARIRANG' and biggest U.S. sales week of the year BTS also earn their 7th No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 with "SWIM,"...

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P‑Pop Goes Global: SB19 Celebrates Worldwide Rise
SocialMar 29, 2026

P‑Pop Goes Global: SB19 Celebrates Worldwide Rise

"When we started this journey, we dreamed of a day when P-pop would stand proudly next to every other global music movement and that day is here...P-pop is no longer a local story. It's a global one and SB19 is...

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ARIRANG Poised to Shatter Records without YouTube Views
SocialMar 27, 2026

ARIRANG Poised to Shatter Records without YouTube Views

That's a really good point, I wonder too. But the fact that 'ARIRANG' is still going to break all records without YouTube views factored in is pretty major

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BTS' ARIRANG Projected to Debut at 652k Units, No.1
SocialMar 27, 2026

BTS' ARIRANG Projected to Debut at 652k Units, No.1

📈🧵 Final industry projects predict that BTS' 'ARIRANG' will open with about 652,000 units in the U.S. for its first week (540k from album sales, 99k from streaming-equivalent units, 13k from track-equivalent units) and easily No. 1 on the Billboard...

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Kakao Begins Removing AI-Generated K‑Pop Tracks, 75+ Artists A
SocialMar 27, 2026

Kakao Begins Removing AI-Generated K‑Pop Tracks, 75+ Artists A

Following up on this: There has been a little progress with the AI music released under GOT7's Youngjae, UP10TION and HISTORY removed...all are distributed by Kakao Entertainment so maybe Kakao has begun taking action Still over 75 K-pop artists being affected...

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CORTIS Boosts Debut EP with Three Singles
SocialMar 26, 2026

CORTIS Boosts Debut EP with Three Singles

Absolutely yes at CORTIS not only having a pre-release single and lead single but also a follow-up single for their 2nd EP! So many albums are filled with great music that don't get the chance to further flourish. This is going...

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Jake & Heeseung's K‑Pop Collab Nominated for iHeartRadio
SocialMar 26, 2026

Jake & Heeseung's K‑Pop Collab Nominated for iHeartRadio

Wait... Jake and Heeseung's collaboration with Flo Rida and Paul Russell is up for Favorite K-Pop Collab at the iHeartRadio Music Awards tonight... what happens if they win...

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ALL_H_OURS Drops Standout Album and Viral Video
SocialMar 25, 2026

ALL_H_OURS Drops Standout Album and Viral Video

So @ALL_H_OURS might be the next one to watch. This new video is crazy and their newest album is really strong — I've listened to it the full way through several times Excited to see where they're going https://t.co/0ud398ISoN

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BTS “SWIM” Variants Fill Entire US iTunes Top Ten
SocialMar 25, 2026

BTS “SWIM” Variants Fill Entire US iTunes Top Ten

Various versions of BTS' "SWIM" have taken over the entire Top 10 of the U.S. @iTunes Top Songs Chart 1. Jung Kook Alternate Cover 2. Jimin Alt Cover 3. Suga Cover 4. V Cover 5. Jin Cover 6. RM Cover 7. J-Hopes Cover 8. Original (on 'ARIRANG') 9. Instrumental 10....

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104,000 Fans Fill Seoul for BTS Comeback Live
SocialMar 22, 2026

104,000 Fans Fill Seoul for BTS Comeback Live

HYBE and BIGHIT MUSIC report 104,000 fans gathered in Seoul for 'BTS the Comeback Live | ARIRANG' Via official press release: https://t.co/dpTMDRjaeY

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ARIRANG: BTS's Global Homecoming Celebrated by ARMY
SocialMar 21, 2026

ARIRANG: BTS's Global Homecoming Celebrated by ARMY

BTS' 'ARIRANG' is a true homecoming in many way, but particularly with the way it's being shared with the world and its promotional strategy — which longtime ARMY will appreciate in particular https://t.co/wWKOBWFkN4

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Hearts2Hearts Premieres “HEARTS 2 HOUSE” Setlist in NYC
SocialMar 20, 2026

Hearts2Hearts Premieres “HEARTS 2 HOUSE” Setlist in NYC

2026 @Hearts2Hearts Premiere Showcase in North America Setlist at @BklynParamount 1. The Chase 2. Apple Pie 3. Pretty Please 4. STYLE 5. Gee (Girls' Generation Cover) -Talk & Games Section- (Continued) https://t.co/K98xab1OdJ

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Ultimate Pre‑ARIRANG BTS Album Guide for New Fans
SocialMar 19, 2026

Ultimate Pre‑ARIRANG BTS Album Guide for New Fans

Grateful to be back in @nytimes with the ultimate pre-'ARIRANG' listening guide to every @BTS_twt album from debut to the solo releases Share this with your loved ones in case they for some reason still aren't on the @BTS_BigHit wave https://t.co/TeUtw61D1J

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P1Harmony's 'UNIQUE' Projected to Debut Billboard No.2
SocialMar 17, 2026

P1Harmony's 'UNIQUE' Projected to Debut Billboard No.2

📈 Initial industry projections predict P1Harmony's 'UNIQUE' on track to earn 77,000 units in its first full week available in the U.S. (75,000 from album sales) This should guarantee a Top 5 debut — potentially as high as No. 2 —...

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KCON LA Lineup Drops Next Week with Hour‑long Sets
SocialMar 17, 2026

KCON LA Lineup Drops Next Week with Hour‑long Sets

KCON reveals its Los Angeles lineup will be announced next week with new changes to the performance setup including 1-hour performance by the 'M Countdown' Stage Headliners and 'Artist Stage' Performers Who do you want to see come out for @kconusa...

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P1H's Comeback Poised to Dominate TikTok
SocialMar 12, 2026

P1H's Comeback Poised to Dominate TikTok

This @P1H_official comeback is crazzzzy. I feel like this song is about to be all over tiktok

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1.2M Fans Petition Heeseung’s Solo Debut, Stay in ENHYPEN
SocialMar 12, 2026

1.2M Fans Petition Heeseung’s Solo Debut, Stay in ENHYPEN

In under two days time, more than 1.2 million ENGENEs have signed a @Change petition calling for Heeseung to pursue his solo music while remaining in ENHYPEN It all comes as fans have questions about the timing of the announcement https://t.co/wAxvP6ECb9

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BTS and Spotify Launch Interactive ARIRANG ‘SWIMSIDE’ Campaign
SocialMar 11, 2026

BTS and Spotify Launch Interactive ARIRANG ‘SWIMSIDE’ Campaign

.@BTS_twt is teaming up with @Spotify to ensure #ARIRANG is more than just a passive listening experience with their 'SWIMSIDE' campaign Full details via @Forbes: https://t.co/eoJU7dgNsJ

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