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STARGLOW music releases and anniversary activities

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Latest: STARGLOW releases surprise single ‘WISHES’ for one-year anniversary

The BMSG-managed dance and vocal group STARGLOW is preparing for the release of their first album, ‘Aurora’, scheduled for November 18, 2026. The album is expected to include tracks ranging from their pre-debut song ‘Moo

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M!LK music release and arena tour

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Latest: M!LK album ‘LOVE ENG!NE’ hits number one with 916,000 first-week sales

Following the September 16 release of their first mini-album, ‘LOVE ENG!NE’, M!LK has achieved record-breaking commercial milestones. The album debuted at number one on the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking for the period of S

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Japanese music group INI anniversary and chart success

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Latest: INI achieves tenth consecutive number one single on Oricon charts

Japanese music group INI has entered a period of significant commercial activity surrounding their fifth anniversary. In early September 2026, the group announced their ‘2026 INI 5TH ANNIVERSARY DOME TOUR [CITY OF LIGHTS

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Demon Slayer Infinity Castle streaming & sequel update

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Latest: Netflix to release Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle on September 28

The first film of the Infinity Castle trilogy, ‘Akaza Returns’, has achieved significant commercial success across theatrical, physical, and streaming platforms. Following a 266-day theatrical run in Japan, the film gros

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Masaharu Fukuyama album release and chart success

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Latest: Masaharu Fukuyama sets solo male record with number-one album

Japanese artist Masaharu Fukuyama announced his 13th original album, ‘Choushinsei’ (Supernova), in late August 2026. The release marked his first original album in over five years and included new tracks such as ‘SUPERNO

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Commercial success of Japanese idol group =LOVE

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Latest: =LOVE reaches first 500,000 weekly sales milestone

The Japanese idol group =LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara, has experienced significant commercial success with their 21st single, ‘Koi, Hajimemashita.’ Following a live performance of the single on the television progra

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ENHYPEN eighth mini-album release and sales success

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Latest: ENHYPEN hits number one on Billboard 200 and Oricon charts

K-pop group ENHYPEN released their eighth mini-album, ‘The Sin: Bliss’, which serves as a sequel to ‘The Sin: Vanish’ and marks their first release as a six-member group following the departure of member Heeseung. The al

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