Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

[FACTCHECK] Not even chart-topping success can drag these K-pop artists out of obscurity

The term “nugu,” meaning “who” or “who is that” in Korean, has been part of the K-pop lingo gaining widespread use among listeners in the 2020s. In a highly saturated sea of idol groups, it has been used to refer to lesser-known artists as ...

2023-06-25

Nearly one-third of global K-pop CD sales come from HYBE Labels

When it comes to K-pop CDs, HYBE Labels accounted for almost a third of all sales during the first half of 2022. According to Circle Chart, formerly known as Gaon Chart, HYBE Labels sold over 10.6 million CDs from January through June. The total ...

2022-07-12