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South Korean Billionaire Brian Kim Faces Arrest Warrant Over Alleged K-Pop Market Manipulation
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 6:19am | 439South Korean authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Brian Kim, the founder of Kakao Corp., over allegations of violating capital market laws. This could potentially lead to Kim becoming the most prominent business figure in the country to face imprisonment in recent years. What Happened: The...
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E-commerce's Ascent Stalls As One Sub-Segment Grows By Over 100%: Report
Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 1:31pm | 420The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a trend of customers opting for online shopping rather than retail. Amid a general stagnation of online shopping growth, one small subset of e-commerce has far outperformed the broader online marketplace. Industry Trends: The overall e-commerce industry has seen...
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BTS's Jin Wraps Up Mandatory Military Service: US ETFs That Let You Invest In Hybe Are Soaring
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 6:09am | 481Kim Seok-jin, professionally known as Jin, the eldest member of the South Korean pop band BTS, has completed his mandatory military service in South Korea. What Happened: Jin, 31, was discharged after 18 months of service, becoming the first BTS member to finish the mandatory duty. He appeared...
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Weed And BTS: I Got High And Dove Into The World Of K-Pop Sensation, Here's What I Found
Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 6:12pm | 2873By Lola Sasturain via El Planteo. First published on December 2020. The idea of this chronicle comes from a little boomer initiative: everyone is talking about BTS and I didn't want to be left out. Not only had I never seen or listened to them, but I didn't know where to start. I'm...
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Starbucks Teams Up With K-Pop Stars BLACKPINK For Drinks, Merchandise: Here Are The Countries Included, What It Could Mean For A Sales Boost
Thursday, July 20, 2023 - 6:19pm | 781One of the top beverage companies in the world is teaming up with K-pop group BLACKPINK. The partnership comes as the music genre has exploded in growth in many countries worldwide. What Happened: Restaurant companies have partnered with musicians as a way to market to new audiences in the past....
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Spotify Shares Most Streamed Artists, Podcasts Of 2022: Who Were The Winners, Who Could Win In 2023 And How Did A Hit Streaming Show Play A Part?
Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 12:12pm | 832Streaming platform Spotify Technology (NYSE: SPOT) is sharing data from 2022. Here’s a look at the top musicians and podcasts for the year and which companies could be the big winners. Related Link: Spotify Wants You To Buy Concert Tickets While You're Listening To Music What Happened:...
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BTS — One Of The Most Popular Bands In The World — Is Taking A Break: Here's Why
Monday, October 17, 2022 - 7:25pm | 556Popular Korean pop group BTS announced news it was taking a break Monday, a move that came as a bit of a surprise and will likely have some fans saying “Life Goes On,” like the band’s hit song. What Happened: K-pop band BTS saw its managing agency Hybe Co. go public in 2020 and...
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BTS Managing Agency Hybe's Stock Slumps Below IPO Price For 1st Time — Loses $10B In Market Value Since Peak
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 4:21am | 434Shares of Hybe Corporation, the managing agency for South Korean boy band BTS, plunged below the price of their initial public offering for the first time, extending a downturn that has erased roughly $10 billion from their peak. What Happened: On Wednesday, Hybe traded as low as 129,000 won, down...
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Beyoncé Has The Second-Biggest Album Debut Of 2022: Here's Who Is No.1 And A Stock To Watch
Monday, August 8, 2022 - 6:44pm | 654Superstar Beyoncé is one of the biggest names in music. A recently released album saw strong sales and helped put a woman back on top of the leaderboard for the first time in 30 weeks. Here’s a look at Beyoncé’s latest album, who pushed her album to second place ...
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Disney+ Signs Deal With Korean Pop Band BTS In An Effort To Boost International Growth
Thursday, July 14, 2022 - 12:19pm | 724A new deal signed by Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) might be “smooth like butter” and may provide a boost to the entertainment giant's streaming platform. What Happened: Korean pop group (K-pop) BTS — one of the most popular bands in the world — signed a content deal with...
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BTS Stars Meet Up With Joe Biden To Deliver An Important Message
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - 8:44am | 271Members of Korean pop group BTS met with President Joe Biden on Tuesday and delivered an anti-hate message. What Happened: The group made up of vocalists Park Ji-min, Jungkook, V (Kim Tae-hyung), Kim Seok-jin, and rappers Suga (Min Yoon-gi), Ji-Hope (Jung Ho-seok) and RM (Kim Nam-joon)...
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10 Most Liked Tweets Of All Time: Elon Musk Is In There Twice
Friday, April 29, 2022 - 4:01pm | 779Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) is many things. At its core, it is a bridge for communication. The social media platform provides an environment where communities can be created, companies can share updates via tweets, and friends can follow and interact with each other at a level that is familiar...
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Will Mariah Carey Fans Say 'All I Want For Christmas Is McDonald's?'
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - 8:43pm | 515Mariah Carey and McDonald’s Corp (NYSE: MCD) are saying “We Belong Together” with a new partnership. What Happened: McDonald’s is unveiling the 12 days of deals for the holidays featuring Mariah Carey. Debuting Dec. 13, McDonald’s will offer 12 days of deals featuring...
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BTS Launching NFTS: Will They Be In Demand And 'Smooth Like Butter'?
Thursday, November 4, 2021 - 1:05pm | 507One of the most popular bands in the world is joining the non-fungible token market with a new joint venture. What Happened: Hybe, a South Korean agency, is partnering with Dunamu, on a joint venture that will bring NFTs of BTS to market. Hybe is paying $423.1 million to acquire a 2.5% stake...
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BTS Teams Up With Casetify To Launch 'Butter' Accessories For iPhone, Nintendo Switch
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - 2:06am | 536Those in love with “Butter,” the English-language song by BTS, can now show their appreciation for the hit number by adorning their Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Nintendo Co., Ltd (OTC: NTDOY) devices with Casetify accessories. What Happened: The Korean boyband has teamed up with Hong...