Jeff Benjamin
@Jeff__Benjamin
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Award-winning journalist + K-pop columnist. Words @Billboard @RollingStone @NYTimes @Forbes @Variety | Contact [email protected] | My newsletter ⤵️
Joined February 2009
A new path to blaze: SO happy to share I've teamed up with @beehiiv as part of their Media Collective to launch The K-Pop Crossover, an upcoming platform for truthful and analytical conversations that will take you inside the global expansion of pop music.
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Let's be clear: Sure, "Savage Love" was doing well but it only hit No. 1 thanks to one move made. If you're celebrating it going number one, you better acknowledge that one move.
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Extremely heartbreaking news coming from Korea: Moonbin, of K-pop boy band ASTRO, was reportedly found dead in his Seoul apartment by a manager who immediately reported it to police. Cause of death unclear. He was 25. This is news is breaking, I have reached out for confirmations
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.@BTS_twt's Jimin moved to tears at the end of #BTS' historic @CitiField concert. Amazing to see. Congratulations, Jimin.
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I really am in awe of the love @colbertlateshow is giving @BTS_twt tonight for #LSSC. There have certainly been other boy bands who have performed on Late Show since the '60s, but @BTS_bighit being given this treatment speaks volumes. #BTSonLSSC
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HISTORY IN THE MAKING: @BTS_twt will soon become the first Korean act to play a STADIUM in the U.S. with their upcoming @CitiField concert on October 6. Only the biggest, biggest pop acts in America can play stadiums which shows the band is truly on another level. @BTS_bighit
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Artists part of the @HYBEOFFICIALtwt system. @BTS_twt.@justinbieber.@pledis_17.@ArianaGrande.@TXT_bighit.@ddlovato.@torikelly.@ENHYPEN.@AS_supporters.@BEP.@NUESTNEWS.@JBALVIN.@ZICO92.@carlyraejepsen.@GFRDofficial.@davidguetta.@chaelinCL.@thisiswatt .@thehyun11.@DanAndShay . WOW!
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FINALLY time for "Black Swan" live on @latelateshow. Such an incredible stage. As always, @BTS_twt commits to taking things to the next level. #BTSxCorden
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Congratulations to @BTS_twt's RM for making his first solo appearance on the @Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 and Emerging Artists chart. Plus in a first for K-pop acts, the rock charts! More info in my article here: @bts_bighit.
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Congratulations to @pledis_17 who are nominated at the 2021 @BBMAs for Top Social Artist! . This is their FIRST-EVER nomination at the #BBMAs . The winner will be decided by fan voting. The awards air live from Los Angeles on May 23
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The @TheChainsmokers x @BTS_twt collaboration news is out?! Exciting, tough secret to keep. US labels have been discussing it for a minute👍.
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One for the books: 2NE1 posing, reunited for the first on stage since 2015, for a performance of their signature hit "I Am the Best" LIVE at @Coachella 2022 during @chaelinCL's set to close @88rising's #HITCForever stage
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CONGRATULATIONS to @BTS_twt's 'Love Yourself: Tear' for earning a 2019 Grammy nomination for Best Recording Package. This is a huge step for Korean music and @BigHitEnt. Here is more information about the significance in this recognition:
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Proud of the huge step @BTS_twt took with their album being nominated at the 2019 Grammys and ready to be all the more proud when they take the stage to present later today. So many people are watching in awe and pride of you guys. There's much more history to make. #TearItUpBTS.
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Heartbreaking news coming from South Korea today that Jonghyun has passed away. The 27-year-old was a member of K-pop act SHINee and a successful solo artist. He was a true talent and creative, and will be dearly missed. I'm still having trouble taking in the news. Rest In Peace.
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HISTORY: Proud to share @BTS_twt's 'Love Yourself: Answer' has earned more than 1 million equivalent album units in America. This means the album is eligible for platinum certification, the first time for a Korean artist. More in my @Billboard story:
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Of course I had to end my time with @bts_bighit with a #JeffBenjaminSelfie! Thank you again, guys. See you next time
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Really proud to have this deep chat with @BTS_twt's Rap Monster about what's inside the 'Love Yourself: Her' album:
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Look who's on @Billboard's new Photo Wall! I remember this amazing day with @BTS_twt when we broke records and shocked everyone.
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Most active K-pop acts on social networks for the week of December 9, 2017, according to @Billboard's Social 50 chart:. 1. BTS (50 Weeks at No. 1!).2. Seventeen (25 Weeks on the Chart!).3. Monsta X.4. Wanna One .5. EXO
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Some solo, duo and quartet shots focused on @Stray_Kids' Hyunjin and Seungmin in their @TommyHilfiger coats for Met Gala 2024
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HISTORY MADE: @BTS_twt become the first K-pop act to have a No. 1 album in America as 'Love Yourself: Tear' debuts at atop of the @Billboard 200 chart.
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Some photographers showed us who they were today and trust there will be a lot of incorrect captions as a result of sloppy disrespect. just be on the lookout.
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HISTORY MADE. AGAIN: @BTS_twt earn their first Top 10 single with "Fake Love" as it debuts at No. 10 on the @Billboard Hot 100 chart. They are the first Korean group to do so.
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#BTSxGrammys is real: @BigHitEnt has confirmed with me that @BTS_twt will be attending and presenting an award at the upcoming 2019 #Grammys. @RecordingAcad will share an official announcement later this week. Congrats, guys. This is huge and something I know means a lot to you.
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They did it. Proud to report @BTS_twt officially has a @Billboard Hot 100 hit with "DNA" at No. 85. More: @gthot20.
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Less than 48 hours after RIIZE and its team decided and announced that seventh member Seunghan would return to the group after months on hiatus, the decision has been reversed in a shocking turn-about. Full story on @Billboard:.
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In honor of @BTS_twt's 5th anniversary, the @Billboard staff took on the labor of love in ranking the act's 50 best songs to date. Our project that's been weeks in the making is here: #5thFlowerPathWithBTS.
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It happened: @BTS_twt and @edsheeran collaborated on "Make It Right," a new song which will be included on BTS' 'Map of the Soul: Persona' album, out tomorrow. #MAP_OF_THE_SOUL_PERSONA
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Now it's official: @BTS_twt will perform on @TheEllenShow for their U.S. daytime television debut! What a huge moment:
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There will be explicit, clean and instrumental versions of the "Savage Love (@BTS_twt Remix)" released on October 2 👀.
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CONGRATULATIONS to @BTS_twt who now have a Top 40 hit on the @Billboard Hot 100 with their "MIC Drop" remix with @LifeOfDesiigner and @SteveAoki! Full story on @Billboard: @gthot20 @bts_bighit.
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Great reuniting with and sitting down with @BTS_bighit. Thank you guys for all the kind words and for giving me such an awesome interview.
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CONGRATULATIONS to @BTS_twt who have earned a nomination in the Best Pop/Duo Group Performance category at the 63rd #GRAMMYs for "Dynamite". This is a huge, long-awaited moment in their careers and a major moment for diversity for "music's biggest night." So proud. @bts_bighit
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I noticed that V introduced himself as, "This is V and Kim Taehyung of @BTS_twt." I don't think introducing both the stage and birth name is shared very often at least at professional media showcases like this, feels intimate for sure. Nice to meet you, Taehyung.
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A new record set. @BTS_twt is now the highest-charting K-pop group on the @Billboard Hot 100 with "DNA": @gthot20.
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And of course, proud to give them my vote the second year in a row 🙌 I just voted for BTS at the Billboard Music Awards #IVoteBTSBBMAs! You can vote at @BBMAs.
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1. Mic Drop.2. DNA.3. BS&T.4. Go Go.5. Save Me.6. Not Today.7. Dope.8. Fire.9. Crystal Snow.10. Spring Day.11. Peek-A-Boo.12. I Need U.13. Run.14. Likey.15. Heart Shaker.16. Best of Me.17. Intro: Serendipity.18. Boy in Luv.19. Clap.20. War of Hormone.21. Butterfly.22. Dimple
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For those wondering, @BTS_twt is the first-ever K-pop act to simultaneously be on the Billboard 200 and the Hot 100. Congrats, @BigHitEnt!.
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Also noteworthy: In the Warner Music press release for new single "Encore," GOT7's leader was listed as JAY B, signaling an official stage name change. "GOT7 consists of JAY B, Mark, Jackson, Jinyoung, Youngjae, BamBam, and Yugyeom".
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Sharing news that is now public and encouraging all to treat it sensitively as it involves a minor. VCHA member KG, 17, has terminated her contact with JYP Entertainment and exited VCHA a day after a guardian for her filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against JYP USA Inc. (Continued)
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I love this combination so much. Everyone really shined and brought something great for the latest (and my favorite so far!) @STARSHIPent X @pepsi collaboration with @29Rain, @OfficialMonstaX, @BraveGirls and @ATEEZofficial .
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The top-selling K-pop songs in the U.S. for the week of Dec 9, 2017 according to @Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart: . 1. BTS, DNA (+3).2. Red Velvet, Peek-A-Boo (New).3. BTS, Go Go (+5).4. BTS, BST (+5).5. BTS, Mic Drop (+6).6. Twice, Likey (-5).7. KARD, You In Me (New)
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#Army, keep in mind you have a FULL week to make @BTS_twt's "Mic Drop" chart high on Billboard! Buying and streaming the remix AND the original both count for its position. Can this be a huge chart hit for @BTS_twt, @LifeOfDesiigner and @SteveAoki!?!
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LOVE YOURSELF TODAY. and I personally cannot wait. It feels like we're about to witness something truly huge. Are you ready?.
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Last night I noticed that V was noticeably emotional during the performance of "The Truth Untold," mouthing and singing along to nearly the whole song. Today it seemed like he let a tear go. I'm supporting you, V. 💜
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Congratulations to @GOT7Official for earning a major landmark with their return to the @Billboard charts!. More numbers, stats and my album review here, #IGOT7 #Ahgase:
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Wow. K-pop album and merch seller SubK Shop says "recent events" moved them to temporarily halt importing RIIZE products "out of respect for our customers, fans and the artist". Bold stance. SubKulture's touring sect has even partnered with SM (SHINee, Red Velvet, NCT) for tours.
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Bottega Veneta creative director Matthieu Blazy shares new post welcoming @BTS_twt's RM to "the family" with the @BTS_BIGHIT leader's ad for the Italian luxury fashion house
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Congratulations to @OfficialMonstaX who are staying strong to return to the Top 10 of World Albums and World Digital Song Sales charts with their 'Follow-Find You' album. More numbers, stats and my review of the record in my report on @Billboard:
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First up, @Stray_Kids arrive on the #MetGala2024 red carpet in @TommyHilfiger jacket looks for "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion"
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Closeup solo shots of @Stray_Kids' I.N in @TommyHilfiger at #MetGala2024 red carpet for "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at the @metmuseum #MAKNAEONTOP
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A lot of stories about BTS' appearance at a Japanese music show being cancelled over a T-shirt, but what isn't being acknowledged is the long-running tension between Japan, Korea and K-pop:
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There is so much to unpack here but this situation has been such a failure of journalistic integrity and media relations trust. Making hugely consequential claims with grainy and unconfirmed CCTV, deleting articles, changing statements and stances. How can anyone have any trust?.
JTBC’s ‘News Room’ shares that they're currently checking regarding the false report on BTS’ SUGA CCTV footage. In the shared video, a person who appears to be SUGA is seen driving a personal mobility device down a road in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. However, the footage released by
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CONGRATULATIONS to @BTS_twt who are officially 2017's 10th BIGGEST Artist in America, according to @Billboard's year-end charts! An amazing achievement. really proud of you guys: @BTS_bighit @hitmanb
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Congratulations are in order for Chen, a member of K-pop group @weareoneEXO, who is new a father!. According to local media, the singer (real name Kim Jongdae) and his wife welcomed a daughter at a hospital in Seoul's Gangnam district on April 29.
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This is so nice! @RepublicRecords welcoming @jypnation with a billboard outside the @UMG NYC offices as executives from JYP . Hi @JYPETWICE, @Stray_Kids, @ITZYofficial!
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FIRST LOOK: Super M, the new super boy band, introduced as "the Avengers of K-pop," from @SMTOWNGLOBAL and @CapitolRecords. A small teaser video introducing the group was shown at #CapitolCongress.
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Congratulations to @BLACKPINK's LISA for winning Best K-Pop at the 2022 @MTV #VMAs for "LALISA". This is LISA's first VMA win as a soloist!
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Here we go! @BLACKPINK's global press conference in Korea is staring now, the members looking gorgeous in classy black dresses (Jennie in a gray and black dress).
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1. Mic Drop.2. DNA.3. Blood Sweat & Tears.4. Go Go.5. Not Today.6. Save Me.7. Fire.8. Dope.9. Spring Day.10. I Need U.11. Peek-A-Boo.12. Likey.13. Universe.14. Heart Shaker.15. Run.16. Best of Me.17. Boy in Luv.18. War of Hormone.19. Intro: Serendipity.20. Crystal Snow
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Thanks for taking time to hang out and eat with me during my Korea trip. I really enjoyed and appreciated our time together, thank you again for the invitation. Of course, can't wait for everyone to hear MIRROR. 한국 컴백을 응원 합니다! See you soon, Wonho
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The top-selling #Kpop albums in the U.S. for the week of June 2, 2018, according to @Billboard's World Albums chart (late update):. 1. BTS, Love Yourself: Tear.2. BTS, Love Yourself: Her.3. J-Hope, Hope World.4. BTS, You Never Walk Alone.5. BTS, Face Yourself.6. NCT-127, Chain
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Love these shots from inside @PruCenter of LISA accepting her Best K-Pop #VMA and her @BLACKPINK members cutely standing up for her and cheering her on
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Nothing about the depiction was sexual. There have been many male K-pop idols who have worn doctor outfits in music videos, CFs and at fansigns but no reaction like this. Let's call this what this is: misogyny, and the double standard between men and women.
YG Entertainment shares response after coming under fire by the Korea Health & Medical Workers’ Union for the sexual objectification and portrayal of nurses in their latest MV “Lovesick Girls".
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1. BTS, "DNA" (4th week as No. 1).2. GOT7, "You Are" (New).4. BTS, "Go Go" (-1).4. BTS, "Mic Drop" (-).5. BTS, "Blood, Sweat & Tears" (+1).
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It was honor to write about Mr. @hitmanb, CEO/executive producer of @BigHitEnt, who has been named to @Billboard's 2018 International Power Players list. Congratulations, sir! 👍👍 .Read in this week's magazine or here:
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They did it!! Congratulations to @BTS_bighit for winning Top Social Star at the 2017 #BBMAs! More than 300 million votes cast! #BTS #ARMY
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So BTS' new songs may be falling on iTunes but streaming the album (or just the single) helps on BOTH the Hot 100 and Billboard 200 #BTSArmy.
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It's really something when a whole group consistently make you feel special when they're the superstars. Always great seeing @OfficialMonstaX. Good luck on the tour and next time we'll have a great interview. Here's our third #JeffBenjaminSelfie, #Monbebe!
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In a new interview with @1027KIISFM, @BTS_twt hinted to a new collaboration coming soon with @thegreatkhalid! The artists have been fans of one another for years marking yet another special collaboration for @BTS_bighit. Who's here for it?!?
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Congratulations to @BTS_twt's RM who makes his solo debut on the @Billboard 200 with 'Mono.' despite just a few days of tracking! More in my story here:
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Thank you to everyone showing support for my recent article about giving I.M due credit in Monsta X's work in America. I know it hasn't always been easy, but hope you know you got a lot of people watching out for and proud of you. Keep being you 👍👍
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The top-selling K-pop albums in the U.S. for the week of 12/2/2017, according to @Billboard's World Albums chart:. 1. BTS, LY:H (+3, 6th Wk at No. 1).2. Monsta X, The Code (-).3. Seventeen, Teen Age (-2).4. Super Junior, Play (-1).5. Wanna One, 1-1=0 (NEW).6. EXID, Full Moon (-1)
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This is kind of mind blowing. BTS' forthcoming *physical* album is sold out on the world's largest online retailer.
[Amazon Pre-Order Link Change Notice].The album has been sold-out but you can still order in the link down below. (.
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Hi @ygent_official the world just saw Jennie perform "You & Me" on one of the biggest stages in the world. Can we please get this song officially released/give her a solo comeback? Thank you in advance 🖤.
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