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🔜 Hearing exciting news for NCT 127: New album confirmed for September + a couple of exciting live U.S. shows
To be announced soon, #NCTzen!
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Billboard's 2022 Year-End World Albums Artists chart
1. BTS
2. TWICE
3. Stray Kids
4. TOMORROW X TOGETHER
5. SEVENTEEN
6. NCT 127
7. WizKid
8. ENHYPEN
9. Burna Boy
10. ITZY
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Stray Kids' Bang Chan was the last to leave the stage, and hugged the staff member who was overseeing the stair exit as he walked off
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According to early industry predictions, @Stray_Kids' #Oddinary should spend another week on the Billboard 200, likely within the Top 20
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The new @Stray_Kids era is officially upon us! The #MAXIDENT trailer is immaculate with its New York vibes
The next month is going to be crazzzzy including big things coming this week. Get ready!!! twitter.com/Stray_Kids/sta…
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To celebrate @GOT7's return, we created The GOT7 Experience with dedicated playlists, albums, singles and more to honor the legacy of @jaybnow_hr, @marktuan, @JacksonWang852, Jinyoung, @GOTYJ_Ars_Vita, @BamBam1A and @yugyeom so far!
Enjoy on @TIDAL here: listen.tidal.com/view/pages/m_g…
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Woozi says #FaceTheSun only contains group songs (no unit songs), it was an idea they discussed ahead of time "Units are of course important to SVT but this album was about expressing our inner selves. From the 1st stages, we thought it would be difficult but it turned out great"
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Now @Stray_Kids Seungmin just gave an on-the-spot solo performance of "Hold On" by @justinbieber with the live band. He said he loves the guitar in the intro
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New: "@NCTsmtown_127 will soon be making their post-pandemic return to North America with bi-coastal shows in Los Angeles and NYC. More info to be shared in the coming days" via press release
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Okay Jun arms
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One last thought: Last year we discussed what a US label deal could look like for SKZ. Some had worries about compromising their artistry but seeing Oddinary—written entirely by the members—soar to #1 when given a level playing field shows the importance of that equal opportunity twitter.com/Jeff__Benjamin…
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With the new week of @billboard chart updates, some additional big moments for @Stray_Kids:
-"Maniac" is No. 19 on the Hot 100 Bubbling Under, fourth #Kpop group to enter this chart
-"Maniac" is No. 1 on World Digital Song Sales, second chart-topper for SKZ after "Mixtape : OH"
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Coming up: GOT7 will hold an online press conference for their #GOT7 comeback album on Monday, 2PM KST/1AM EST. I'll share as many updates as possible. Stay tuned!
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Congratulations @BTS_twt's Jung Kook for his first @peopleschoice Award tonight, winning The Collaboration Song of 2022 for "Left & Right" with @charlieputh! #PCAs
A huge step for JK as a soloist!
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So great to hear the "come get it" GOT7 greeting again 💚
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Congratulations to @BLACKPINK for earning their first nomination at the @BRITs for International Group of the Year! They're the first female K-pop act to earn a nomination at the major U.K. award show
The award show will take place on Saturday, February 11
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Congratulations to @BLACKPINK's Lisa for earning a nomination at the #MTVEMAs this year in Best K-Pop! This is her second nomination after first being recognized last year
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Jisung of @NCTsmtown_DREAM was asked to sing a part of his favorite NCT Dream song for #KCON2022LA's wish game. He chose "Ch-ch-ch-chewing Gum" that got a huge reaction from the crowd. That moment alone makes me think Dream could not only do their own US tour but play huge venues
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HUGE: @JYPETWICE announces their first stadium concert in America. An encore US date for their 'III' World Tour will take place at the @BancStadium on May 14!
This makes TWICE the second-ever #Kpop artist and first female #Kpop act to hold a stadium show stateside
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"It doesn't matter if you're here alone, with friends, family, parents. This whole venue, this whole arena, we're all family" -@Stray_Kids' Bang Chan at #STRAYKIDSinNEWARK
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Congratulations to @BLACKPINK's Lisa, DJ Snake, Ozuna & Megan @theestallion's "SG" for earning a nomination in "Crossover" Collaboration of the Year at the 2023 Premio Lo Nuestro awards!
Noms are based on radio play from U.S. broadcaster Uforia, plus streaming + expert opinion
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Here they are! @JYPETWICE's Momo, Sana and Mina come together for new J-pop single "Bouquet." Love hearing them together!
Streaming now in @MQAMusic Master Quality on @TIDAL: listen.tidal.com/album/271875768 @JYPETWICE_JAPAN
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A lot has been happening here these past days...let's have some fun today with @Stray_Kids on @billboard x @TwitterSpaces, #STAY!!
Excited to guest host and have @jasonlipshutz with us! Don't forget to set your reminder!!!
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