Enhypen will be appearing on MBC's "Show! MusicCore" for the first time since 2019, signaling the resolution of a long-standing dispute between HYBE and MBC. This development highlights a changing power dynamic between K-pop and TV stations.

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When boy band Seventeen's 10th EP "FML" dropped on April 24, anyone interested K-pop knew it was going to see high CD sales. Since debuting in 2015, Seventeen had been one of the biggest names in the K-pop scene and has been showing consistent growth over the years. But the outcome exceeded expectations, selling a whopping 4.55 million copies in the first week. Among the total sales, 3.99 million were sold on the very first day.  

How did Seventeen sell 4.55 million CDs?

Twice a year, during the Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays, dozens of K-pop groups and their loyal fans gather at an arena for a day of athletic festivities to flaunt their sportsmanship and teamwork for the biannual “Idol Star Athletics Championships” (ISAC) sports entertainment show on MBC.

 

But particular keen viewers may have noticed that no HYBE artist has taken part in the grand get-together since 2019.

 

Rumor has it that the ties between Korea’s K-pop powerhouse and MBC, one of Korea’s three largest stations and the broadcaster of ISAC, have been severed since 2019.

 

Why? Because agencies don’t have to fear television channels anymore.

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HYBE's gaming subsidiary, HYBE IM, launched a mobile puzzle game themed around boy band Seventeen on Tuesday.

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HYBE IM launches new Seventeen-themed mobile puzzle game

Hoshi X Woozi, a subunit of boy band Seventeen, is set to release its first single “BEAM” at 6 p.m. on Monday.

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Seventeen subunit Hoshi X Woozi to release first single 'BEAM'

Seventeen’s concert film is slated to globally premiere on April 2, CJ 4DPlex said Thursday.

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Seventeen's 'Right Here' world tour concert film to premiere globally in April

Hoshi X Woozi, the newest subunit of boy band Seventeen, will release its debut single, “BEAM,” on March 10, its agency Pledis Entertainment said on Wednesday.

Seventeen's Hoshi X Woozi subunit to debut on March 10

K-pop groups including Seventeen, Stray Kids, Enhypen and IVE dominated the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's (IFPI) annual music charts.

Seventeen, IVE and other K-pop groups dominate IFPI music charts

Seventeen will host the ninth edition of its fan meet and greet, titled "Carat Land," next month in Incheon, its agency Pledis Entertainment said on Monday.

Seventeen to host ninth 'Carat Land' fan meeting in March

Boy band Seventeen wrapped up its “Right Here” tour on Sunday in Bangkok, with the group's global shows attracting over 1 million fans from around the world, according to its agency Pledis Entertainment.

Seventeen ends 'Right Here' world tour with Bangkok show

Boy band Seventeen released a song dedicated to its fans, titled "Encircled," on Friday, its agency Pledis Entertainment said, the same day.

Seventeen releases song 'Encircled' to celebrate fandom's anniversary

Thirty musicians gained full membership in Korea's largest music copyright organization for the New Year, including S.Coups of boy band Seventeen, singers Younha, Lee Mu-jin and Tukutz of hip-hop trio Epik High.

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Korea Music Copyright Association grants full membership to 30 musicians, including S.Coups of Seventeen

Boy band Seventeen will run promotional events in February in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Bangkok as the group launches the Asian leg of its "Right Here" concert tour, HYBE said on Tuesday.

Seventeen to host themed events in Jakarta and Bangkok for 'Right Here' tour

The Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (Komsco) has minted Seventeen-themed medals to celebrate the boy band's 10th anniversary.

Komsco releases Seventeen-themed medals as band celebrates 10 years

Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands will be illuminated in boy band Seventeen’s fan club colors — rose quartz and serenity — next week to celebrate the band’s upcoming concerts in the area.

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