A compilation of events that will help you understand the world of K-POP!
What kind of year was 2024 for everyone?😊
The K-Pop world continues to be full of surprises and excitement this year!✨
There are now very popular new groups debuting, and groups achieving record-breaking results.❕
Furthermore, the K-Pop scene has been exciting in 2024 with many topics such as the restart of legendary groups.🌼
So this time,“Something like this happened!” “It’s so nostalgic 🥰”We will deliver a compilation packed with content that makes you think🎶
Let's take a look back at some impressive events in the Korean entertainment industry this year.✊✨
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[2024] Let's look back at the K-POP events that became a hot topic!
In 2024, various news was flying around in the Korean music world, attracting the attention of K-POP fans.🌼
Many events have entertained us this year, including the debut of major rookies, the enlistment and discharge of popular idols, and the restart of legendary groups.🙏
From here,Impressive events that happened in the K-Pop world in 2024We will carefully select and introduce you to 🫧
“TWS” debuted on January 22nd, “Plot Twist” became a big hit.
January 22nd,The 6-member boy group "TWS" releases their first mini album "Sparkling Blue" and makes their debut.I did🎉
Many of you may have heard the title song "plot twist".💡
They made a great debut by ranking high in major music rankings both domestically and internationally, and even winning first place on a music program within a month of their debut.👏❤
February 21st “NCT WISH” official debut
``NCT WISH'' is a six-member boy group that was born through the survival program ``NCT Universe: LASTART'' and made its pre-debut under the group name ``NCT NEW TEAM.''❕
Debuted by appearing at "SMTOWN LIVE 2024 SMCU PALACE@TOKYO" held at Tokyo Dome on February 21stI did🎉
With their debut song "WISH", they achieved the remarkable feat of winning first place on a music program just 8 days after they started their Korean activities in earnest.❕
He is a big rookie who has been steadily increasing his fan base throughout the year.🌟
March 25th “R U NEXT? “ILLIT” debut from “ILLIT”
Survival program “R U Next?” “ILLIT” is a 5-member girl group born from “ILLIT”🌼
Debuted on March 25th with the release of the mini album “SUPER REAL ME”I did🎉
As soon as it was released, the title song "Magnetic" ranked on all major charts and became a big hit not only in Korea but all over the world! !
On December 31st, he will also appear on the 75th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, a New Year's Eve festival in Japan.🎵
April “DAY6” chart reversal!
In 2024, JYP Entertainment's band group "DAY6" suddenly gained attention.👏
The 2017 song "You Were Beautiful" and the 2019 song "Time of Our Life" climbed the charts and entered the top 10 of the "MelOn Top 100 Chart" in April.💿✨
Furthermore, the song released in 2024 also reached number 1 on charts and music shows, proving its explosive popularity.🏆
April 8th "BABYMONSTER" debut album sets new record for K-POP girl group
“BABYMONSTER” debuted on April 1st with the mini album “BABYMONS7ER”.🎉
Initial sales of the debut album were 401,287 copies.✨
We achieved a record that surpassed the highest initial sales of a K-POP girl group's debut album!
Furthermore, the full album "DRIP" released in November recorded an initial sales of 677,961 copies, which even exceeds this, showing the high level of popularity.🌟
April 15th “NCT Taeyeon” enlists
April 15th,NCT's Taeyeon joins the NavyI did🏁
He is the first NCT member to enlist.
April 22nd Internal conflict at HYBE “Min Hee Jin commotion”
On April 22nd, Min Hee-jin, the then representative of ADOR, a label affiliated with HYBE, took a stand against HYBE.
The situation has even led to the involvement of the popular group New Jeans, produced by Min Hee Jin.
Even after that,The turmoil between HYBE and Min Hee Jin continues for a long timeI'm doing it.
May 8th: 24-member girl group “tripleS” will make a comeback as a complete group
"tripleS" attracted attention as a large girl group with 24 members.❕
After their debut, unit activities continued with several members.On May 8th, the full album “ASSEMBLE24” was released, marking the comeback of all 24 members.👏
May 30th: Continuation of “Kep1er” decided
Kep1er is a 9-member girl group that was born on Mnet's survival program "Girls Planet 999: Girls' Festival" that aired in South Korea in 2021, and was scheduled to end its activities in 2024.✨
Seven of the members have renewed their contracts, and it has been decided that the group will continue.🎉
This is the first contract renewal for Mnet's project group.😭🤍
June 12th “BTS Jin” discharged from military
BTS's Jin, who enlisted in December 2022, was discharged on June 12th.💡
He is the first person to be discharged from BTS.👏
The next day, June 13th, they held a fan event that included a hugging party, which also became a hot topic.🎶
July 10th RIIZE “Impossible” selected as “20 Best K-POP Songs of the First Half of 2024”
The digital single “Impossible” released by RIIZE in April isAmerica's "Billboard"'s "20 Best K-POP Songs of the First Half of 2024: Critics Selection"was selected to🎊
Also,Famous British music media NME also named “Impossible” the “best K-POP song of the first half of 2024”selected💿✨
RIIZE is making a big splash in Korea, but it has also proven its global popularity🥰💖
July 17th “PLAVE” Achievement of joining MelOn Billions Club
PLAVE is a highly popular virtual idol group that continues to break records for the first time in Korea.🎵
Since debuting on March 12, 2023July 17th, 494 days、Achieved 1 billion MelOn streams and entered the "Billions Club"fulfilled🎉
The record of joining the Billions Club in 494 days is said to be the shortest in history.💡
I can't take my eyes off your future activities.😎💕
July 18th: Stray Kids all re-sign with JYP
Stray Kids' exclusive contract was scheduled to expire in 2025.❕
butOn July 18th, it was announced that all members had renewed their contracts with their agency, JYP Entertainment.👏
July 22nd “2NE1 Project” shocking announcement! The long-awaited restart
WELCOME BACK, #2NE1#투애니원 #WELCOME_BACK #YG pic.twitter.com/TsLrLjrvcE
— YG FAMILY (@ygent_official) July 21, 2024
2NE1 is a legendary girl group that debuted in 2009 and disbanded in 2016.❕
It has been announced that they will restart in 2024, which will be the 15th anniversary of their debut.🎉
From October, they will hold an Asian tour “2024-25 2NE1 ASIA TOUR [WELCOME BACK]”, and on December 25th, they will release their BEST ALBUM “WELCOME BACK”.
A special project was prepared and excited fans all over the world😌🤍
September 3rd aespa “Supernova” Longest record ever at MelOn
The song “Supernova” was released by aespa in May.💫
Remained number 1 on MelOn's weekly chart for 15 consecutive weeks, breaking MelOn's all-time record.👏
Furthermore, it was a long-running hit, holding number one on the monthly charts of MelOn and Genie.🌼
The popularity of “Supernova” has spread overseas as well, and it even won first place on America’s “Billboard” list of “25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2024 as Selected by Staff”🏆
September 16th “Idol Star Championship (Ayukude)” revival
추석특집 '아육대' 엔믹스→제베원, 신예들의 양보 없는 승부#제로베이스원 #ZEROBASEONE #NMIXX #엔믹스 #TWS #투어스 #아일릿 #ILLIT #아육대 #MBC #iMBC연예
— iMBC연예 (@imbcenews) September 11, 2024
5개 종목으로 치러진다. 전현무, 장민호, 영탁, 이찬원,… pic.twitter.com/GkvNPkl3FS
On September 16th, "Idol Star Championship (commonly known as Ayukude)" was broadcast for the first time in two years.👏
Ayukde in 2024 with many young idols participating🌟
Archery, relay, dance sports, and more were held, and Japanese members active in the K-Pop world also had a great time!
September 20th ~ “ZEROBASEONE” first world tour starts
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— ZEROBASEONE (@ZB1_official) July 15, 2024
2024 ZEROBASEONE THE FIRST TOUR [TIMELESS WORLD]https://t.co/UjNZm4YcK9#ZEROBASEONE #ZB1 #제로베이스원 #ZEROBASEONETHEFIRSTTOUR #2024_ZEROBASEONE_THEFIRSTTOUR_TIMELESSWORLD #TIMELESSWORLD pic.twitter.com/pqOpofZHbG
“ZEROBASEONE” was born on the survival program “BOYS PLANET”🎵
Representatives of the 5th generation, they held their first overseas tour since their debut from September to December, meeting fans all over the world.🎤
ZEROBASEONE has proven their immense popularity in 2024 as well, achieving the remarkable feat of ``four consecutive million-sellers'' from their debut album to their latest album.😌
September 26th “SEVENTEEN Jeonghan” enlists
On September 26th, SEVENTEEN's Jeonghan enlisted.🏁
He is the first SEVENTEEN member to enlist.
October 17th “BTS J-HOPE” discharged
BTS's J-HOPE, who enlisted in April 2023, was discharged on October 17th.👏
He will be the second member of BTS to be discharged.😉
October 18th BLACKPINK Rosé “APT. (ROSÉ & Bruno Mars)” released
On October 18th, BLACKPINK's Rosé released "APT. (ROSÉ & Bruno Mars)"🌟
When it was released, it instantly became a big hit all over the world.❕
You've all heard it, right?😊🎀
It not only reached number 1 on Korean music charts, but also reached number 1 on charts around the world.😲💗
October 24th: “BOYNEXTDOOR” reaches its first million mark
BOYNEXTDOOR is a 6-member boy group that debuted in May 2023.❕
Their popularity will gain momentum in 2024, and it was announced on October 24th that the cumulative sales of their 3rd EP “19.99” released on September 9th has exceeded 1 million copies (as of October 16th).🎉
About a year and a half after its debut, it became its first million-seller.🚪✨
November 4th “NCT Jaehyun” enlists
November 4th,NCT's Jaehyun joins the army bandI did🏁
He is the second NCT member to enlist.
November 15th “THE BOYZ” all announce their transfer
Welcome, THE BOYZ #THEBOYZ #더보이즈 #100RED #원헌드레드 pic.twitter.com/1jbGjHUg9e
— ONE HUNDRED (@100RED_official) December 15, 2024
It has been 7 years since their debut, and the issue of contract renewal has come up for THE BOYZ.
On November 15th, it was announced that all members would be transferring to the entertainment agency "One Hundred"🤝
On December 5th, he completed his contract with his former agency, IST Entertainment, and transferred to One Hundred.💡
The group name can now be used as is, which is a relief for fans.☺❤
November 23rd: Complete surprise stage at BIGBANG “2024 MAMA AWARDS”
BIGBANG debuted in 2006 and has recently been active as a solo artist.
On November 23rd, she made a surprise comeback with a complete stage performance at the "2024 MAMA AWARDS" held in Japan.🎉
Not only the audience but also the artists on site were caught up in the excitement.🔥
November 27th: JYP ranked 3rd in the world and 1st in Korea in the “World’s Most Sustainable Growth Company” list
Major Korean entertainment agency JYP Entertainment🌼
Ranked 3rd in the world and 1st in South Korea on the list of ``2025 Most Sustainable Growth Companies in the World'' selected by the American weekly magazine ``TIME'' and the German market analysis company Statista.✨
December 2nd: “TREASURE” leader change announced
On December 2nd, YG Entertainment's general producer Yang Hyun Suk announced that“TREASURE” leadership changeannounced👀
Since debut,Choi Hyun Suk and Jihoonhas been the leader, but from January 2025,Junkyu and Asahibecomes a leader💡
December 2nd: All members of “(G)I-DLE” renew their contract with CUBE Entertainment
[공지] (여자)아이들 재계약 관련 안내 pic.twitter.com/ot96HuzIbc
— (G)I-DLE·(여자)아이들 (@G_I_DLE) December 2, 2024
It has been 7 years since their debut, and CUBE Entertainment's "(G)I-DLE" has been attracting attention as to whether they will renew their contract.
On December 2nd, CUBE Entertainment officially announced that they had renewed their contracts with all members.🎊
December 3rd: “WayV” wins first place on music show after debut
December 3rd,"WayV" is a Korean music program "THE SHOW"1st place inobtained👑
This is the first feat since debuting in 2019.🎊
On December 6th, it also won 1st place on ``Music Bank'', making it WayV's first terrestrial music program to take 1st place.🌼
December 13th “LE SSERAFIM” achieved the highest ranking of K-POP girl group on Billboard’s “Global 200 Artists”
In 2024, the girl group "LE SSERAFIM" has shown stable popularity around the world.✨
On December 13th, it was announced that they had charted at number 46 on the US Billboard's Global 200 Artists list.🎊
This ranking is the highest among K-POP girl groups.☺🤍
This shows how popular LE SSERAFIM is overseas.🌷
Summary
This time, we will bring you all the "K-Pop events that will become a hot topic in 2024"🎶
Were there any topics that you liked?✨
The K-Pop world in 2024 was also a year to keep an eye on!👀❤
2024 was full of topics that would please fans all over the world, such as not only the success of new groups, but also the return of veteran groups and breaking records of popular idols.🌍
I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of news the K-Pop world will be excited about in 2025!😌🤍
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