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The 11-piece group, formed through music competition series ‘Produce 101 Japan’ is celebrating its five-year anniversary with ...

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Japan wants to export J-pop music to the world. Go inside the strategy to broaden Japanese artist' appeal in the U.S. and other foreign markets.

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5 K-pop artists releasing new music in March 2025: BTS’ j-hope, Stray Kids, and more (Image via @bts_bighit and @Stray_Kids/X) Several K-pop artists, including BTS' j-hope, STAYC, Candy Shop ...