Entertainment · K-Culture & Anime · 3 hrs ago
K-pop sees contrasting fortunes in September and October
K-pop had a strikingly varied September and October, with setbacks and successes unfolding at the same time.
One of the genre’s major figures said he believed K-pop had run its course, while another returned with an ambitious new project.
BLACKPINK members released solo singles in quick succession, adding to a busy period for the industry.
Three major names also faced off on the same Monday, though the account does not identify them.
A new girl group topped Melon one day after its debut, an early chart success on the Korean music service.
These events show how quickly fortunes can shift in K-pop, but no further developments are given.
K-pop had contrasting fortunes in September and October, according to The Korea Times.
One major K-pop figure said he believed the genre had run its course.
Another returned with a new project described as ambitious.
BLACKPINK members released solo singles back-to-back.
A new girl group topped Melon one day after its debut.
Three major industry names faced off on the same Monday.
- Who
- K-pop artists and groups, including BLACKPINK and a new girl group. The article does not identify the other figures.
- What
- K-pop saw contrasting developments, including a prominent artist saying the genre had run its course and another returning with a new project.
- When
- September and October. The year is not stated in the article text.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Period
- September and October
- Group
- BLACKPINK
- New group chart result
- Topped Melon one day after its debut
- Industry face-off
- Three major names appeared on the same Monday