Most Viewed K-Pop Music Videos of 2022 So Far, Ranked Lowest to Highest

GOT7 are set to return as a full group with new music next month, according to new media reports.South Korean media outlet JoyNews24 reported today (April 22) that the K-pop boyband will be making a “full group comeback” this May. The news site also claimed that the group are currently in the “final stages of preparation” for a “new album”, citing unnamed music industry officials.JoyNews24 also reports that, as a result of the group’s impending comeback, solo activities for all members will be “suspended for the time being” in order for them to focus on the group’s upcoming return to music.None of the GOT7 members have officially confirmed comeback plans, as of writing, however, member BamBam did hint at the possibility on Twitter.

Kang Daniel has been confirmed to be returning with new music next month.The former Wanna One singer’s upcoming May return was first revealed through his appearance on GRAMMY.COM’s Press Play At Home series, which was released earlier today (April 22).During his stint on the Press Play At Home series, Kang performed his most recent title track ‘Antidote’. It was revealed at the end of the video that he is expected to release new music next month, which will be his first in over a year.The news was later confirmed by his label KONNECT Entertainment in a brief statement to South Korean news outlet Joy News 24.

Psy has dropped a teaser for the music video of an upcoming track titled ‘Celeb’, starring former Miss A member Bae Suzy.The South Korean unveiled the eccentric visual at midnight KST today (April 21), where both Bae and Psy are seen performing snippets of the song’s choreography in the middle of a Psy-themed amusement park.“You so popular / Be my formula / May I call you a celeb?” Psy sings in English in the 20-second teaser. ‘Celeb’ is a cut from Psy’s upcoming ninth full-length album ‘Psy 9th’, which will be his first release after a five-year absence from music.

SEOUL, South Korea -- State media anchor Ri Chun Hi is one of North Korea’s most famous voices after announcing the country's major events of past decades — among them nuclear and missile tests and the death of a leader — in a resounding, booming voice filled with emotion.The anchor dubbed abroad as the “pink lady” for her bright, traditional attire was the topic of official North Korean media herself Thursday after leader Kim Jong Un gave Ri a luxurious residence and asked her to continue to vigorously serve as the voice of his ruling Workers’ Party.Experts say Kim is trying to boost his support from elite North Koreas while the country deals with pandemic hardships and a diplomacy stalemate.“(Kim) said it is the sincerity of the party that there is nothing to spare for the treasures of the country like her who has worked as a revolutionary announcer for the party for more than 50 years since her girlhood,” the official Korean Central News Agency said. Kim expressed “expectation that she would as ever vigorously continue her work in good health as befitting a spokeswoman for the party.”Kim met Ri at a newly built riverside terraced residential district that was inaugurated Wednesday in Pyongyang.

KARD are gearing up to make their long-awaited comeback as a group soon.Earlier today (April 12), South Korean news outlet JTBC reported that the four-member act are preparing to release a new album prior to their July concerts in South America. This has since been confirmed by their agency, DSP Media.“KARD are working on their new album after their break during [J.Seph’s] military service,” stated the agency, as translated by Koreaboo, adding that the group would be making their comeback before heading to South America.

Psy, best known for this 2013 crossover hit ‘Gangnam Style’, will be returning with new music after a five-year absence.Earlier today (April 12), the 44-year-old musician took to Instagram to announce his long-awaited return after half a decade of no new releases. Psy shared that his ninth full-length album, titled ‘Psy 9th’, is due out on April 29 at 6pm KST, along with a clip from a previous concert.In the clip, which was filmed in 2013, Psy spoke about his global smash hit single ‘Gangnam Style’, which he says he took 10 years to write after his last hit, 2002’s ‘Champion’, “Perhaps the next time you meet a song like ‘Gangnam Style’ will be in 2022,” he says in the video.A post shared by PSY (@42psy42)Psy’s last release was May 2017’s ‘Psy 8th 4X2=8’, which featured dual lead singles ‘I Luv It’ and ‘New Face’.

SHINee leader and vocalist Onew has made his solo comeback with a playful video for ‘Dice’, the title track of his new mini-album of the same name.In the vibrant new visual, Onew exchanges longing looks with a woman in the window of an upscale hotel, before she is taken away by a masked man. He attempts to infiltrate the hotel, first as a prince and later as a bellboy to rescue her.

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Dua Lipa is one of the biggest and most successful pop singers on the planet right now, which is crazy to consider, as she has only released two albums.While she may only be able to claim a pair of full-lengths, she has released quite a lot of music, as she regularly expands her projects with new singles and additional tunes.In a relatively short span of time, Lipa has partnered with beloved musicians from many different genres and eras to create some truly special collaborations. Read on to learn our choices for the 10 best collaborations in Dua Lipa’s discography.10. “Demeanor” with Pop SmokeWith two of the hottest names in music attached to this tune, it’s a bit surprising that “Demeanor” wasn’t a bigger hit.

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Tomorrow X Together (TXT) are reportedly getting ready to release new music later this year.Earlier today, South Korean media outlet Star News reported that the quintet are currently working on new music, which is said to be slated for release sometime in May. Big Hit Music, TXT’s management agency, later confirmed the news through a statement published in Newsen.“TXT are preparing to make a comeback in early May,” Big Hit Music said, as translated by Soompi.

Thania Garcia On Monday, The Seoul Metropolitan Government and South Korean internet company Kakao announced the construction of a new arena in the Seoul area dedicated to K-pop.The Seoul Arena — which is scheduled to be established in Chang-dong, Dobong-gu — will hold a ceremony in June after the approval of future implementation plans and is expected to be finished in October 2025.The arena promises to have over 18,000 seats with a capacity of 28,000 people for standing performances. The project also features a medium-sized performance venue with a capacity of 7,000, a movie theater, and other commercial facilities.Pulse News reports that Kakao will be in charge of operating and maintaining the Seoul Arena for 30 years after it opens, while the venue will be owned by the city government.

The Korea Herald, the new complex, called Seoul Arena, will be constructed in Seoul’s northern Dobong-gu and is expected to be completed in October 2025.The Seoul Arena will reportedly include a specialised music concert venue boasting state-of-the-art sound equipment, with a seating capacity of around 19,000 and a maximum capacity of 28,000 people for events with standing room.The complex will also feature an additional, mid-sized concert venue with a maximum capacity of 7,000 people, alongside other commercial facilities. According to Pulse News, Kakao will be in charge of operating and maintaining the Seoul Arena for 30 years after it opens, while the venue will be owned by the city government.While Kakao officials have described the project as South Korea’s “first and largest” arena dedicated to K-pop, entertainment giant CJ ENM also began construction on a similar project last October.CJ ENM’s CJ LiveCity Arena, slated to open in 2024, is reportedly designed to accommodate 20,000 indoor attendees, with the capacity to extend to another 40,000 outdoors, per Variety.

JYP Entertainment‘s previously announced plans to establish a K-pop NFT platform with tech company Dunamu is no longer moving forward.Yesterday (April 4), South Korean news outlet Money Today reported that JYP Entertainment and Dunamu had mutually agreed to terminate their joint venture to launch a new NFT platform and distribute NFTs based on K-pop content.“Dunamu and JYP Entertainment planned to establish a joint venture for the NFT business, but at this moment, we have decided to terminate our business contract with each other after mutual agreement,” said a representative of Dunamu, as translated by Koreaboo.“We have agreed to continuously seek opportunities for collaboration with each other in various other ways,” the representative added. Neither company has revealed the reason for the termination of their partnership.The news comes nine months after JYP first unveiled its partnership with the cryptocurrency operator.

Squid Game, has revealed that he is working on a “violent” new project.During his appearance at the MIPTV festival in Cannes on Monday (April 4), Hwang shared that he is working on a new movie with the working title Killing Old People Club or K.O. Club.According to Variety, the director and screenwriter said that the upcoming project would be “another controversial film” from him.

EXO’s Suho has made his solo comeback with the new single ‘Grey Suit’, off his fresh mini-album of the same title.The visual opens with Suho sitting on the roof, staring into the night as the raindrops that fall around him become suspended in mid-air. He later steps through different worlds through a series of doors, finding himself in past memories.“With you, the world is aglow / I pray, you’re light / Suddenly, the frozen minutes melt like a miracle / The moment I encounter you, it turns into colours,” Suho sings on the pensive rock-inspired ballad.The new six-track record marks Suho’s first release since he made his solo debut in March 2020 with the mini-album ‘Self-Portrait’, which had featured the title track ‘Let’s Love’.The EXO leader’s return to music also comes shortly after he was discharged from mandatory military conscription in February, following a two-year service.

Mark Tuan has revealed that he considered stepping away from music following the boyband’s departure from JYP Entertainment.In his recent appearance on Cosmopolitan’s ‘Nobody Asked’ YouTube series, the Taiwanese-American star opened up about rethinking his music career after leaving South Korea. The singer had returned to his hometown of Los Angeles, California in early 2021 following GOT7’s departure from longtime agency JYP Entertainment.“After moving back last year, I really thought about just giving up and not working on music anymore,” Tuan admitted.

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