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Straits Times
a day ago
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- Straits Times
Spotify releases 2025 Global Impact List, highlights rise of K-pop soloists like Jennie and Jin
SEOUL – Global music streaming platform Spotify unveiled its 2025 Global Impact List for the first half of the year on July 21, spotlighting the growing influence of K-pop soloists such as Jennie, Jin and J-Hope. The list ranks the 30 most-streamed tracks by South Korean artistes outside the country between Jan 1 and June 30. This year's list offers a glimpse into the evolving K-pop landscape through a diverse line-up of artistes, highlighting the importance of artistes' charm as soloists and their active interaction with overseas musicians. One of the most notable trends is the rise of solo K-pop acts. Of the top 30 songs , 19 were by solo artistes and, among the top 10, nine tracks were sung by soloists. Spotify noted that the chart reflects a shift in K-pop from group-centred storytelling to more personal narratives and individual artistic identity. A total of 14 South Korean acts appeared on the list, including boy band BTS members Jin and J-Hope, Blackpink's Jennie, Rose and Jisoo, as well as Ive, Le Sserafim, NCT's Ten, Tomorrow X Together (TXT), GOT7, Seventeen, Meovv, BoyNextDoor and G-Dragon. Of the 30 tracks, only 12 came from artistes or groups outside BTS and Blackpink. Topping the list is Jennie's main track Like Jennie from her March solo album Ruby, followed by Jin's Don't Say You Love Me from his second mini album Echo, released in May. Jennie stood out with nine songs featured on the list, all from Ruby. Fellow Blackpink member Jisoo placed No. 8 and No. 27 with Earthquake and Your Love respectively, while Rose's Messy, part of the F1: The Movie soundtrack, ranked No. 14. J-Hope, who has been actively promoting new releases and his solo world tour, landed four songs on the list: Mona Lisa at No. 4, Sweet Dreams at No. 6, LV Bag at No. 10 and Killin' It Girl at No. 16. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore S'poreans aged 21 to 59 can claim $600 SG60 vouchers from July 22 Singapore Miscalculation of MOH subsidies, grants: Error resulted in $7m of over-payments, $2m in shortfalls Singapore Changi Airport handles 17.5 million passengers in Q2 2025 Singapore 2 charged over alleged involvement in posting of bail for man who subsequently absconded Singapore Teen charged after allegedly selling vaporisers, advertising e-cigarettes on WhatsApp Life Having a workout partner could be the secret to sticking to your fitness goals Singapore 2,500 turtles seized in India and sent back to S'pore, put down humanely after salmonella detected Singapore Ports and planes: The 2 Singapore firms helping to keep the world moving Ten's Stunner, the title track of his March solo album, BTS' RM's surprise collaboration with Epik High's Tablo, Stop The Rain, and G-Dragon's comeback single Too Bad were also included. Among group releases, Le Sserafim secured the highest group ranking with Hot at No. 9, also placing No. 23 with Come Over. Ive landed two tracks on the chart, Rebel Heart at No. 12 and Attitude at No. 21. TXT's Love Language came in at No. 20, GOT7's Python at No. 24 and Seventeen's Thunder at No. 25. Rookie girl group Meovv appeared with Hands Up and BoyNextDoor closed out the list with If I Say, I Love You. Aside from the strong presence of solo mega hits, another key takeaway was the popularity of K-pop collaborations with global artistes. Jennie expanded her sound and global appeal through collaborations with American singers Doechii, Kali Uchis and Dominic Fike, British-Albanian singer Dua Lipa and American actor-musician Childish Gambino. J-Hope solidified his global presence with collaborations featuring American singers Miguel, Pharrell Williams and GloRilla. G-Dragon's comeback track drew major attention thanks to his team-up with American singer Anderson Paak. The Spotify list also pointed to the increasing impact of original soundtracks from films and animation. In addition to Rose's Messy, the platform highlighted the rapid rise of Your Idol – a track from the Netflix hit Kpop Demon Hunters which, despite being released just six days before data collection ended, debuted at No. 41. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Spotify's 2025 Global Impact List highlights rise of soloists
Jennie, Jin and J-Hope dominate as K-pop soloists, lead the top 30 most-streamed Korean tracks outside Korea Global music streaming platform Spotify on Monday unveiled its 2025 Global Impact List for the first half of the year, spotlighting the growing influence of K-pop soloists such as Jennie, Jin and J-Hope. The Global Impact List ranks the 30 most-streamed tracks by Korean artists outside of South Korea between Jan. 1 and June 30. This year's list offers a glimpse into the evolving K-pop landscape through a diverse lineup of artists, highlighting the importance of artists' charm as soloists and their active interaction with overseas musicians. One of the most notable trends is the rise of solo K-pop acts — out of the top 30 songs, 19 were by solo artists, and among the top 10, 9 tracks were sung by soloists. Spotify noted that the chart reflects a shift in K-pop from group-centered storytelling to more personal narratives and individual artistic identity. A total of 14 Korean acts appeared on the list, including BTS members Jin and J-Hope, Blackpink's Jennie, Rose and Jisoo, as well as Ive, Le Sserafim, NCT's Ten, Tomorrow X Together, GOT7, Seventeen, Meovv, BoyNextDoor and G-Dragon. Of the 30 tracks, only 12 came from artists or groups outside of BTS and Blackpink. Topping the list is Jennie's main track 'Like Jennie' from her March solo album "Ruby," followed by Jin's 'Don't Say You Love Me' from his second mini album "Echo," released in May. Jennie stood out with nine songs featured on the list, all from "Ruby." Fellow Blackpink member Jisoo placed No. 8 and No. 27 with 'Earthquake' and 'Your Love,' respectively, while Rose's 'Messy,' part of the 'F1 The Movie' soundtrack, ranked No. 14. J-Hope, who has been actively promoting new releases and his solo world tour, landed four songs on the list: 'Mona Lisa' at No. 4, 'Sweet Dreams' at No. 6, 'LV Bag' at No. 10 and 'Killin' It Girl' at No. 16. NCT Ten's 'Stunner,' the title track of its March solo album, RM's surprise collaboration with Epik High's Tablo, 'Stop The Rain' (released during RM's military service), and G-Dragon's comeback single 'Too Bad' were also included in the list. Among group releases, Le Sserafim secured the highest group ranking with 'Hot' at No. 9, also placing No. 23 with 'Come Over.' Ive landed two tracks on the chart, 'Rebel Heart' at No. 12 and 'Attitude' at No. 21. TXT's 'Love Language' came in at No. 20, GOT7's 'Python' at No. 24 and Seventeen's 'Thunder' at No. 25. Rookie girl group Meovv appeared with 'Hands Up,' and BoyNextDoor closed out the list with 'If I Say, I Love You.' Aside from the strong presence of solo mega hits, another key takeaway was the popularity of K-pop collaborations with global artists. Jennie expanded her sound and global appeal through collaborations with Doechii, Dominic Fike, Dua Lipa, Childish Gambino and Kali Uchis. J-Hope solidified his global presence with collaborations featuring Miguel, Pharrell Williams and GloRilla. G-Dragon's comeback track drew major attention thanks to his team-up with Anderson Paak. The Spotify list also pointed to the increasing impact of original soundtracks from films and animation. In addition to Rose's 'Messy' at No. 14, the platform highlighted the rapid rise of "Your Idol" — a track from the Netflix hit "Kpop Demon Hunters" which, despite being released just six days before data collection ended, debuted at No. 41.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'When talent can't make noise': BLACKPINK's Jennie leaves internet divided after flashing on stage during Deadline World Tour
Jennie is fully back in her It girl era, and fans can't get enough. The K-pop star is currently lighting up stages on the DEADLINE World Tour alongside her BLACKPINK bandmates Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa. After kicking things off in Seoul earlier this month, the group brought their sold-out show to the packed SoFi stadium in Los Angeles over the weekend. While the tour itself has been drawing rave reviews, Jennie has found herself making headlines for other reasons. During the Seoul leg, she faced criticism online over alleged 'mean girl' behaviour. Now, just days later, a new clip from the LA concert is making waves. In the viral video, Jennie appears to flash the camera mid-performance, and her bold move has now sparked a flurry of reactions online, with fans divided over whether it was playful or inappropriate. Jennie flashes audiences during DEADLINE World Tour During a recent stop on the DEADLINE World Tour, Jennie sent the internet into overdrive with a bold onstage moment that fans are still talking about. While performing in Los Angeles, the BLACKPINK rapper was caught on camera briefly unzipping her top to reveal what appeared to be a custom, bikini-style piece with her name emblazoned across it as she belted out her hit number Like Jennie from her maiden album, Ruby. While she was at it, she also channelled a playful reaction. The blink-and-you-miss-it flash wasn't part of the choreo, but it definitely commanded attention. Jennie's NSFW clip leaves the internet divided Though the moment lasted only seconds, it quickly went viral on social media, leaving fans divided. Many praised Jennie for her confidence and edgy stage presence, calling it a power move and peak It-girl energy. Others, however, weren't as thrilled, with some netizens criticising the act as unnecessary and NSFW, especially given the younger segment of BLACKPINK's fanbase. One user wrote, "When talent can't make noise, she desperately does that just to get attention. How pitiful." when talent can't make noise so she desperately did that just to get attention. how pity. Another user wrote, "Never expected from her." Never expected from her Some users also reacted positively, with one mentioning, "Jennie said, 'This is that pretty-girl mantra, this is that flaunt you just flashed the crowd in L.A.'" Jennie said :This that pretty-girl mantra, this that flaunt youJust flashed the crowd in L.A. "THE SCREAM??? as you shouldddd, queen!!!" said one person. THE SCREAM??? as you shouldddd queen!!! More about BLACKPINK's DEADLINE World Tour For their DEADLINE World Tour, BLACKPINK are not only delivering their biggest group hits but also spotlighting each member with solo performances. During their Sofi Stadium stop, Rosé surprised fans by bringing out Bruno Mars to perform their chart-topping collab APT. Lisa and Jennie have been turning heads with tracks from their solo albums Ruby and Alter Ego, while Jisoo captivates the crowd with her own hits Earthquake and Your Love. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BLACKPINK's Jennie's flashing moment in LA sparks comparisons to Kwon Eunbi's Waterbomb performance, ignite K-Pop double standard discussion
During BLACKPINK's recent performance at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Jennie briefly flashed what appeared to be a bikini-style top while unzipping her jacket — a moment that lasted only seconds but instantly went viral. Fans flooded social media with gifs and clips, praising her confidence and playful energy. The moment was part of her solo set, which included 'Like Jennie,' and matched the tour's fierce, free-spirited vibe. Comparisons to Kwon Eunbi's waterbomb performance So, Jennie and Eunbi's shows got everyone chatting about unfair double standards, owning your body, and how things are changing in K-pop. Some fans are cheering them on for being brave, but others are asking if they're getting too much heat from the public eye. As K-pop spreads all over the globe, moments like these prove that times are changing, and idols are starting to take charge of their image and what they say. Jennie's moment made people think of Kwon Eunbi's popular Waterbomb Festival 2025 show, where Eunbi wore a bikini top with an open shirt and danced on her knees in a sexy way. Both shows were daring, but online folks noticed a big difference in how people reacted: Kwon Eunbi gets slammed, but Jennie's called cute. lol — Comment on theqoo via KBIZoom Can we just leave Kwon Eunbi and Jennie alone? It's not like she was swinging her chest around or twerking — at that level, it's just cute.' — Comment on theqoo via KBIZoom Some fans stuck up for both stars, saying that no one should judge artistic expression differently based on who's more famous or what guys and girls are supposed to do. Eunbi's viral surge and chart impact Despite controversy, Kwon Eunbi's Waterbomb performance led to a surge in popularity, Her Instagram gained 117,000+ followers in three days, Her YouTube channel added 4,000 subscribers and songs like 'Hello Stranger,' 'Underwater,' and 'Door' saw chart boosts in Taiwan and Hong Kong The Know Your Meme entry on Eunbi's performance highlights how her sensual choreography became a meme and fan art inspiration, with posts. Jennie and Eunbi's performances have gotten folks talking about double standards, personal freedom, and how K-pop's changing. Some fans are cheering them on for being so confident, but others are wondering if they're getting too much heat from the public eye. As K-pop spreads worldwide, these moments show that things are shifting. Idols are grabbing the reins of their images and voices.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
ZICO shares teasers of unreleased tracks; talks about upcoming album and more - Deets inside!
Popular musician and artist ZICO is all set to make a comeback! The star recently talked about his upcoming album in a recently held fan meeting titled 'ZICO FANMEETING – COMvenience', and even shared teasers from some of the unreleased songs as well! ZICO holds a fan meeting ZICO held his solo fan meeting event on July 5 and 6. It gave the star a chance to directly interact with fans and talk to them as well. In order to give a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere to the fans, the idol chose to keep the theme of the event as a 'convenience store'. 250705 Zico Fanmeeting - COMvenience Zico is his baseball uniform ⚾️ — Zico Murdered Mena 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 (@BBC_Mena) July 5, 2025 The star managed to perform 8 songs in total for fans with a live band, and even had fun segments planned out for the audience as well! He played new songs, changed costumes, and acted as the manager of the 'Common Convenience Store', based on the name of his fandom. The artist teases about unreleased tracks and more During the fan meeting, the idol planned out games and dedicated segments for fans. One of the segments included playing songs at the request of the audience. He took the opportunity to play unreleased tracks and give his fans a massive surprise. He played one of the latest tracks that he is working on, along with the unreleased guide version of the BLACKPINK member's song 'Like Jennie'. While talking about working and creating new music, the star commented that I'm always working on music in real-time. I'm putting effort into my comeback while considering the timing, completeness, and message of each song'. He also promised his fans that he will continue to work and show a new side of himself to the public every time as well. He stated, 'I'll work harder so that people can continue to enjoy my music through new releases, features, and producing'.
