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SM Posts Record Q1 Earnings Driven by aespa, EXO, RIIZE

SM Entertainment posted record-breaking first-quarter earnings for 2026, powered by the global success of its artists and strong growth in concerts and merchandise sales. According to regulatory filings released on...

#aespa#EXO#K-pop earnings#NCT DREAM#RIIZE#SM Entertainment
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HYBE Nears Record Q1 Revenue on BTS, Rising Acts

HYBE has reported its strongest first-quarter performance to date, with revenue nearing 700 billion KRW, driven by the global impact of BTS and steady growth from emerging artists across its...

#Bang Si Hyuk#BTS#ENHYPEN#HYBE#K-pop earnings#Katseye#SEVENTEEN#Weverse
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Lim Young-woong Earns 15.5 Billion Won in 2025

South Korean singer Lim Young-woong generated approximately 15.5 billion won ($11–12 million) in earnings in 2025, according to newly disclosed financial filings, underscoring his continued commercial strength in the domestic...

#audit report#concert revenue#Fish Music#IM HERO TOUR#K-pop business#K-pop earnings#Korean music industry#Korean singer#Lim Young-woong
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G-Dragon Estimated to Earn Over $48M in 2025 Settlement

G-Dragon Reportedly Earns Over 65 Billion Won in 2025 Kwon Ji-yong, widely known as G-Dragon, is estimated to have received more than 65 billion won (approximately $48 million) in settlement...

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EJ to Sing FIFA Anthem With Andrea Bocelli at World Cup Opening

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