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Hidden up a wooded hill in the sprawling backyard of his suburban Los Angeles estate, Dijon “Mustard” McFarlane is on the tennis court, perfecting his forehand. “I’m an extremist,” the 34-year-old producer explains as he warms up his top spin. “I play every day, sometimes two times a day.” The L.A.-born musician, who shot to […]
This year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival kicked off its first weekend on Oct. 4 – 6, taking over Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. This year’s headliners included Tyler the Creator, Dua Lipa, Chris Stapleton and Blink-182, as well as performances from artists including Carin Leon, Benson Boone, Renee Rapp, Norah Jones, Teddy Swims, Chappell […]
On a balmy recent August evening, Gustavo Dudamel strode onto the stage of the Hollywood Bowl wearing a huge golden gauntlet on his left hand. He wouldn’t get to use it. Dudamel is dramatic, but he’s no comic book villain; he’s the music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and he was there to conduct […]
Check out pics of the “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” hitmaker.
Young Miko is sitting, legs crisscrossed, atop her purple bed, surrounded by bookshelves, a boombox and a big Tamagotchi. A microphone clutched to her chest, she’s visibly emotional, almost teary-eyed. But she’s not alone in what appears to be her bedroom. On this September evening, she’s onstage at Miami’s Hard Rock Live, and a crowd […]
J Balvin and I have a date at Tiffany’s. Admittedly, even I don’t realize this until I reach the storied display windows on Fifth Avenue, where I’m led to a private elevator manned by a uniformed attendant who silently takes me up, up, up. The doors open to a stunning private room with unfettered views […]
Billboard‘s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players event returned to NYC on Thursday night (Sept. 5). Hundreds of high-profile artists, executives and more from the music world came together for a party to honor the hard-working individuals leaving their marks on the industry. The Times Square EDITION hotel played host for the night, which was highlighted by Power […]
In late May, Teezo Touchdown — clad in all-black leather, spiky silver nails piercing his shoulder pads — leaped across the stage of Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre. As he performed his groovy 2023 song “Mood Swings,” he screeched helium-pitched “Wee!” ad-libs mid-air, and a vibrant flower bouquet encasing his microphone swung along with him. “A […]
Billboard celebrated the launch of Billboard Korea with style Tuesday (Aug. 27), honoring numerous K-pop trailblazers and bringing together countless other business executives, entertainment leaders and global artists under one roof at the Billboard K POWER 100 event in Seoul.Set at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan, the event recognized innovators in the Asian music industry. More than 30 acts were in the house to celebrate, including The Boyz, Jay Park, EXO-CBX, CHUNG HA, FIFTY FIFTY, BamBam, STAYC, Be’O, Kang Daniel, The Rose, Wave to Earth, ONE OR EIGHT and Louiza Sonja, while a handful of key people received honors for their contributions to the expansion of Asian music. Jeong Tae-young, for instance, won the Culture Impact Award for shaping music trends through his marketing work as the vice chairman of Hyundai Card, and CMO Todd Pendleton accepted the Exceptional Experience Award on behalf of Dolby Atmos for the company’s innovations in sound technology.
Plus, Lee Young-hee, head of global marketing at Samsung Electronics, took home the Innovative Brand Award, CEO Joseph Chang of Kakao Entertainment received the Power Players Award and Filipino groups SB19 and BINI won the Voices of Asia Award. Billboard also took time to honor the many K-pop stars who have achieved historic milestones on the Billboard Hot 100, presenting custom art panel music frames to acts such as Wonder Girls, PSY, 2NE1, BTS, BLACKPINK and more.
“We’re thrilled to officially launch Billboard Korea,” said Billboard CEO Mike Van in a statement. “Our mission is to champion the growth of K-culture and foster global recognition of its incredible talent.”
Acquired by PMC Group in 2020, Billboard Korea is the Korean branch of Billboard Media. On Aug. 27, the brand released a special edition of the 2024 Billboard K-Pop Artist Biographical Dictionary ahead of its inaugural issue in October.
“Our goal is to expand K-pop and K-culture worldwide and leverage our role as cultural ambassadors to make a positive impact,” publisher Kim Yuna, who will lead Billboard Korea, said of the venture.
“We’re eagerly anticipating the K-content we’ll create together with Billboard Korea,” added Billboard‘s Editorial Director Hannah Karp.
Below, see photos of some of the best moments, A-list guests, prestigious awards and more at the 2024 Billboard K POWER 100 event.
The Boyz
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The Boyz attend Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
Hannah Karp, Yuna Kim & Mike Van
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Hannah Karp, Yuna Kim and Mike Van attend Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
FIFTY FIFTY
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FIFTY FIFTY attends Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
Agnez Mo
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Agnez Mo attends Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
Luísa Sonza
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Luísa Sonza attends Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
BamBam
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BamBam attends Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
The Rose
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The Rose attends Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
BINI
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BINI attends Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
SB19
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SB19 attends Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
Kang Daniel
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Kang Daniel attends Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
Jay Park
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Jay Park attends Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
The Boyz
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The Boyz attend Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
Viviz
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Viviz attends Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
EXO-CBX
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EXO-CBX attends Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
Baek Hyun
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Baek Hyun attends Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
BamBam
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BamBam attends Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
Mike Van, Yuna Kim & Hannah Karp
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Mike Van, Yuna Kim and Hannah Karp attend Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
The Boyz
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Viviz attends Billboard Korea’s ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event held on Aug. 27, 2024 at THE SHILLA Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan.
Lollapalooza 2024 has quickly become one of the most-anticipated festivals of each summer, bringing together some of music’s biggest stars to take over Chicago’s Grant Park. This year’s stellar lineup featured headliners like SZA, Megan Thee Stallion, Hozier, Blink-182 and Stray Kids, who made an explosive Lolla debut. Attendees were also able to check out […]