Every week, the Korean music scene delivers outstanding songs across various genres and styles, and the past week was no exception, with a heavy-hitting selection of hits with global and crossover potential, satisfyingly nostalgic duets and some of 2024’s most promising new artists.

Recently, beloved groups like NewJeans, ONEUS, MCND and JUST B dropped new songs to satisfy their ravenous fanbases while also demonstrating impressive growth. Meanwhile, K-pop fans were also treated to special collaborations like EXO’s Suho enlisting Wendy of Red Velvet for his new single “Cheese” and JinJin of ASTRO bringing indie singer MRCH for his special music project.

Indicative of the global K-pop scene, there also boasted a massive amount of crossover potential for the industry’s latest batch of releases. AleXa dropped one of the best vocal performances and singles of her career with the all-too-relatable “i’m okay” that could easily hop onto Top 40 and rock radio. B.I linked up with hitmaking producers, including Malibu Babie, for his latest hip-hop hit “Tasty.” GSoul delivered a silky R&B single just as his North American tour kicks off on May 30. Plus, JUST B dropped their surprisingly punk-rock English single “Daddy’s Girl,” which could certainly earn them new fans.

As the K-pop industry moves at a rapid pace, it’s important to pause and appreciate the innovation and diversity it offers across its different acts. Last week, Billboard readers chose ENHYPEN’s “Fatal Love” as their top K-pop pick of the week but fans of aespa, ZEROBASONE, MARK, and Lovelyz’s Ryu Sujeong and Yein all showed love.

Take a moment to explore these nine new gems that embody the spirit of the scene and deserve a permanent spot on your playlist. Then cast your vote in our poll for the top of K-pop for the past week.

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Step into style with Nike’s latest drops in sneakers, from innovative shoes to fresh apparel, you’ll indulge in ultimate comfort and style. With fresh kicks and apparel, you’ll find everything you need in one place.

Whether you are hitting the streets or the gym, these kicks and tanks are sure to turn heads and take your style to the next level.

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If you’re looking to get a head start on Father’s Day gifts, consider getting your dad these fresh Nike Low Retro Premium shoes. With its vintage style and low-cut collar, he’ll be able to pair it up with whichever outfit he likes.

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There’s just no telling how far Moana 2 will go, but based on the success of the film’s new trailer, it’s going to go the distance. In just 24 hours, the highly anticipated sequel’s first look has become Disney’s most-watched teaser ever for an animated film, racking up a whopping 178 million views across platforms since going live Wednesday (May 29).

According to Deadline, the plays are measured across TikTok, YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat. Moana 2‘s view count reportedly washes the high numbers pulled in by previous record-holders Inside Out 2 (157 million) and Frozen 2 (116 million).

Arriving in theaters Nov. 27, the film will see Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson reprising their respective roles as Moana and Maui. In the sequel’s two-minute trailer, the titular character embarks on a journey across the seas after receiving a spiritual beckoning. While sailing in the ocean, she once again encounter’s The Rock’s muscular demigod.

“This is a call from the ancestors to sail to new skies and reconnect our people across the entire ocean,” Cravalho says in a voice-over.

Moana 2 was directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino. It will feature music by songwriting partners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear as well as Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina.

The original film’s soundtrack was produced by Encanto composer Lin-Manuel Miranda and featured the Billboard Hot 100 hits “How Far I’ll Go” and “You’re Welcome.” In August 2021, it passed Frozen to become the longest-running No. 1 on Billboard‘s Soundtracks chart at 52 weeks.

Watch Disney’s record-breaking Moana 2 trailer above.

A federal judge ruled Wednesday (May 29) that a sprawling copyright lawsuit can move forward with accusations that nearly 2,000 reggaeton songs — including hits by Bad Bunny, Karol G and dozens of others — all infringed a single 1989 song that allegedly spawned the so-called “dem bow” rhythm.

The huge infringement case, filed by Cleveland “Clevie” Browne and the heirs of Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson, claims that their 1989 song, “Fish Market,” was the source of dem bow — the boom-ch-boom-chick, boom-ch-boom-chick percussion featured in nearly every reggaeton song.

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Demanding that the case be dismissed, Bad Bunny’s lawyers argued last year that Steely & Clevie’s massive case “seeks to monopolize practically the entire reggaetón musical genre for themselves” by claiming copyright control over “unprotectable” musical elements.

But in the lawsuit’s first key decision, Judge André Birotte Jr. denied that motion on Wednesday, ruling that it was too early in the case to make those kinds of complex rulings and that Steely & Clevie had made a strong enough argument to move forward: “It is premature at this stage to find that the musical elements alleged are insufficiently original or indeed unprotectable.”

Notably, the judge also hinted that he might not be particularly receptive to such arguments when it’s time to rule on them. At one point, he warned that he “rejects” the idea that the massive success of a particular song could be used as a “double-edged sword” that would also void its copyrights.

“The court recognizes the practice of musical borrowing, and in doing so, cannot merely conclude that because the reggaeton genre (or artists) have purportedly borrowed significantly from attributes of plaintiffs’ work that those attributes are now in effect commonplace elements,” Judge Birotte wrote.

First filed in 2021 against just a handful of defendants, Steely & Clevie’s lawsuit has steadily grown to cover more and more artists and songs. In the latest iteration, the duo’s lawyers name more than 150 artists, also including Pitbull, Drake, Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi and Justin Bieber, plus units of all three major music companies.

Steely & Clevie’s lawyers claim that over 1,800 reggaetón songs featuring iterations of the dem bow rhythm were, at root, illegally copied from “Fish Market” — and that their clients deserve monetary compensation for them. Potentially damages are difficult to calculate, but could easily reach into the billions if the case is successful.

In Wednesday’s decision, Judge Birotte also rejected other arguments from the defendants beyond the core question of whether dem bow could be protected by copyright law.

For instance, in a June filing, attorneys for Daddy Yankee and the major labels argued that the case was so massive that it had become procedurally unfair. They called it a “shotgun pleading,” filled with so many vague accusations that it was “impossible for defendants to determine what each is alleged to have done.”

But in Wednesday’s decision, Judge Birotte said he was “unconvinced” by that argument — and that Steely & Clevie’s 228-page complaint had sufficiently laid out the case to satisfy procedural requirements.

Following Wednesday’s ruling, the case will proceed toward discovery, where both sides will exchange evidence, take depositions and seek expert testimony on complex questions relating to musicology. If the judge does not decide the case after discovery, the two sides will head to trial.

Neither side in the case immediately returned requests for comment.

A well-known hacking group claims to have breached Ticketmaster and is attempting to sell the personal data of 560 million Ticketmaster users, including their payment details, for $500,000, according to the website Hackread.

Alleged hacking group ShinyHunters has claimed credit for the break-in, resulting in the theft of 1.3 terabytes of stolen data that includes usernames, contact information, order info and partial payment details, like the last four digits of a customer’s credit card, expiration dates and even details designed to prevent fraud (i.e. mother’s maiden name).

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Officials with Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, have not responded to requests for comment from Billboard or confirmed that the breach took place, but Australian officials with the country’s Department of Home Affairs told the Australian Broadcasting Company that it was aware of a cyber incident that was part of a data leak expected to impact millions of Ticketmaster customers globally.

A spokesperson from the Department of Home Affairs told the ABC that the department is “working with Ticketmaster to understand the incident”.

“The data breach, if confirmed, could have severe implications for the affected users, leading to potential identity theft, financial fraud, and further cyber attacks,” the Hackread site explains. “The hacker group’s bold move to put this data on sale goes on to show the growing menace of cybercrime and the increasing sophistication of these cyber adversaries.”

The hack comes as Ticketmaster and Live Nation face attempts by the federal government to break the company up on antitrust grounds. Last week, the Department of Justice’s antitrust division sued Ticketmaster in New York’s Southern District, alleging that the company acted monopolistically. Company officials have vowed to fight the lawsuit.

ShinyHunters emerged on law enforcement’s radar in 2020 and has been linked to breaches affecting more than 60 companies. The group is known to use dark web forums to threaten to leak sensitive consumer information unless the affected companies pay an online ransom. Most breaches are carried out using sophisticated phishing pages that mimic their target’s login portals, tricking employees into entering account credentials and other sensitive data. Members of ShinyHunters then use the stolen credentials to log in to company systems and steal data and customer information.

In January, a U.S. District Court in Seattle sentenced alleged ShinyHunters member Sebastien Raoult to three years in prison and restitution of $5 million after Raoult pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The 22-year-old French national was arrested in Morocco in 2022 and extradited to the United States in January 2023.

ShinyHunters is reportedly selling the Ticketmaster data on Breach Forums, an illegal marketplace that just two weeks ago had been seized by the FBI.

On May 13, FBI officials apprehended the site’s administrator and seized access to login credentials for the entire infrastructure of Breach Forums, including the backend, across its dark web and clear web sites.

“From June 2023 until May 2024, BreachForums was operating as a clearnet marketplace for cybercriminals to buy, sell, and trade contraband, including stolen access devices, means of identification, hacking tools, breached databases, and other illegal services,” FBI official said in a statement at the time.

But several days later, ShinyHunters allegedly contacted the domain registrar of Breach Forums and successfully regained access, according to Hack News, with the FBI seizure notice on the site replaced by a “Site Temporarily Unavailable” message. Earlier today, Breach Forums was updated again, this time with the alleged stolen Ticketmaster data posted on the site for sale.

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If you’re an action-movie enthusiast, consider adding Civil War to your watch list. Characterized as a dystopian thriller set in a near-future America, the A24 film features Kirsten Dunst and Wagner Moura as war correspondents, as well as actor Nick Offerman as an authoritarian president who initiates airstrikes on civilians.

Directed and written by Alex Garland, Civil War is currently receiving top honors on the video-on-demand charts, leading as #1 on iTunes. This project was produced by Gregory Goodman, Allan Reich, and Andrew Macdonald.

Keep reading for details on how to watch and stream from anywhere.

Where to Watch Civil War Online

Available as of May 24, Civil War can be streamed on Prime Video, Apple TV+, Google Play and Fandango.

Apple TV+ is free for the first seven days and just $9.99/month after your free trial. Want to extend your trial? Apple customers can get three months free with an eligible purchase, or a one-month free trial by signing up for Apple One, bundling Apple TV+ with up to five other services. 

Roughly six weeks after its release in theaters on April 12, Civil War is now accessible for home viewing through video-on-demand platforms such as Prime Video and Apple iTunes for $19.99 to rent, and $24.99 to buy and stream from anywhere.

For those who choose to watch it on demand via Prime Video, keep in mind “rentals include 30 days to start watching this movie and 48 hours to finish once started.”

When Will Civil War Be Available on Max?

The release date for Civil War on HBO Max has not been announced yet. According to Decider, they predict it could come out on Max around late August or early September 2024. If you’d like to plan ahead and see all your favorites, from reality shows to drama and action series, you can access Max on Prime VideoHulu and Verizon Fios.

Get a glimpse of all your entertainment favorites with a mix of options from movies, TV shows and exclusive series streaming on Max including, but not limited to House of the DragonHacksPretty Little Liars: Summer SchoolThe Last of UsAnd Just Like ThatTrue Detective: Night CountrySuccessionSelena + RestaurantDune: Part 2 and Ironclaw.

Watch the trailer for Civil War below.

Hanshin Contents Link Corporation, the master licensee of the Billboard brand in Japan, has signed a new partnership agreement with Luminate Data, the U.S.-based company which aggregates music data (streaming, digital and physical sales) from hundreds of sources and provides data reflecting trends in 49 different international markets. 

The new agreement provides HCL with an exclusive license to sell and distribute Luminate’s global streaming and engagement data, consumer insights and enhanced metadata solutions via Luminate’s all-new music platform in Japan.

Today’s announcement comes ahead of Luminate’s VP, Global Helena Kosinski’s presentation at the Music Ally Japan Digital Summit 2024: Tokyo later this week. Using Luminate’s global streaming data, along with its industry-leading consumer research insights, Kosinski’s presentation will provide a metrics-driven overview of Japan’s music market, including a J-Pop genre consumption analysis and trends on language in music.

“We have been contributing to the development of Japanese music for more than 15 years through the publication of the Billboard Japan charts,” said HCL’s Seiji Isozaki, Director of the Billboard Japan Charts. The charts are operated by Hanshin Contents Link via their licensing agreement of the Billboard brand in Japan. “The vast amount of data aggregated by Luminate enables us to track downloads and streaming volume worldwide, as well as analyze streaming volume by artist, song, and country. We are pleased to announce that we are now offering the world’s leading data service in Japan. This tool will accelerate the expansion of Japanese music overseas and provide a new foothold for the development of Japanese music. Billboard Japan is committed to promoting this service, and this partnership will contribute to this goal.”

Gospel recording artists Jekalyn Carr and Todd Dulaney are set to co-host the 2024 Impact SOAR Awards, which will air on the Impact Network on June 17 at 8 p.m. ET. The show will honor four top artists in contemporary gospel music — Marvin Sapp (Icon Honoree), Ricky Dillard (Legend Honoree), Travis Greene (Luminary Honoree) and Kim Burrell (Industry Impact Honoree).

Performers on the show, in addition to the two hosts, include Brian Courtney Wilson, Todd Galberth, Chrystal Rucker, Ms. Anita Wilson, Jabari Johnson, Lana Byrd Miles and Titus Showers. Tim Bowman Jr. is set as a presenter.

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The SOAR Awards are executive produced by Royal W. Jackson, executive vice president, Impact Network. The show is presented in partnership with SOAR Radio, which originated the SOAR Awards in 2017.

“As the creator of SOAR Radio and the SOAR Awards, I am immensely proud of the incredible journey we’ve embarked on since our inaugural show in 2017,” Justin Francis, SOAR Radio and Awards founder and CEO, said in a statement. “We are thrilled to partner with the Impact Network, a collaboration that elevates the SOAR Awards to new heights.”

This is the first music honors special for The Impact Network, a Black-founded and operated cable network based in Detroit. The show is set to premiere two days after Juneteenth, which is celebrated on June 19, and right in the heart of Black Music Month. 

“Honoring gospel legends through heartfelt tributes not only preserves their contributions but also inspires future generations,” Impact Network Founder and CEO Wayne T. Jackson said in a statement. “We are excited to share this moving event with our viewers and continue to champion the enduring power of gospel music.”

In addition to the SOAR Awards, Impact Network is creating 30-second vignettes that celebrate influential Black music figures and musical moments across various genres.

Impact Network recently aired its first tentpole special, The 5th Annual Pink Awards, which recognizes achievements in the fight against breast cancer.

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Finding the perfect travel shoes comes with its own set of challenges, especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Having too many options can be just as overwhelming as not having enough options, but when looking for the right travel shoe, your decision should be based on what kind of traveling you’ll be doing (in a car, plane, train, bus or maybe even walking), how long you plan to wear the shoes and how much you can afford to spend.

Memorial Day weekend marked the biggest travel date on record, but summer travel is just getting started. To put you on the right foot, we rounded up a list of comfortable and durable shoes that will keep your feet and soles protected for a comfortable travel experience. The shoe roster was selected based on customer reviews and personal recommendations available in men’s sizes and women’s sizes.

See more below.

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A versatile, everyday shoe for travel and daily wear. Allbirds Trea Runner Go is an exceptionally comfortable shoe — a plus if you’re hitting the airport, train station or other means of travel, but also if you deal with back pain (like myself) and need a comfortable, walking shoe.

According to Allbirds, the Trea Runner “brings the forrest to your feet” wby way of Tencel Lyocell tree fiber material, which is derived fro 50% less carbon emissions and water consumption compared to similar fabrics, according to All Birds. The Tree Runner comes in several colors including black, white, deep navy and medium gray. (shop men’s sizes here).

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You can always depend on a pair of Nike’s to get you from point A to B. From AirMax to Air Presto, Nike Blazer, Nike Waffle, Air Jordans and Nike Dunk Lows, the sneaker giant offers a huge selection of travel-ready sneakers and comfortable apparel. The Waffle’s cushiony midsole makes it suitable for airport runs and other excursions. Nike’s Phoenix Waffle shoe pictured above is available in multiple colors including purple/black, white/black, white/ivory, black/smoke grey and blue/white. Save up to 30% off select sizes at Nike. Shop more Nike Waffle styles here.

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Crocs are the MVP of travel shoes, and one of the most affordable options on our list. The Classic Crocs is perfectly acceptable for airports, road trips and more. Shopping for vacation Crocs? Click here for a selection of summer styles.

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Asics Gel Venture 8

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If you’re looking for a comfortable travel sneaker under $60, try the Asics Gel-Venture 8. Suitable for travel, running, hiking and walking, the Gel-Venture provides built-in support with a durable outsole and traction pattern.

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Cariuma Green Canvas Low Top Sneakers


No matter where you’re next excursion takes you, Cariuma sneakers will get you there, comfortably and in style. These eco-conscious, sneaker is available in canvas, leather and suede, in a range of colors including black, white, blue, red, green, brown and different patterns. Cariuma comes in hi-top or low-top styles and feature vegan insoles made from organic momona oil and cork. They’re also easy to slip on and off (which will come in handy if you have to take your shoes off to go through airport security).

The 7 Best Shoes for Summer Travel

Adidas Ultraboost 1.0 Women’s Sneakers

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Adidas Ultraboost is a comfortable travel sneaker that you can wear on a plane, train or automobile. The shoe features a soft knit upper that offers ventilation for your feet and a comfortable midsole making it easy to wear them for hours at a time. Ultraboost are available in a range of colors and iterations here.

The 7 Best Shoes for Summer Travel

Everlane The Chelsea Boot

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If you want something more formal than a sneaker, Everlane’s Chelsea Boot can withstand long-wear activities such as traveling. With a cushioned insole, elastic side panels and a pull tab, the stylish shoe can take on different kinds of weather, these shoes get high marks on the scale of versatility. Blundstone is another boot option available in men’s and women’s sizes and made from premium, water-resistant suede with leather and synthetic lining. And we can’t forget about Dr. Martens, for travel.

For more recommendations, be sure to read our roundup of the best places to buy Converse Chuck Taylors online and the best backpacks for travel.

For his next trick, Eminem will release a new single.

On Tuesday (May 28), Em posted a joint Instagram video with magician David Blaine to announce the name and release date for his new single: “Houdini” will arrive first thing Friday.

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In the video, Eminem rings up Blaine on FaceTime to ask for his help. “Yo, listen, I need your help with something,” the rapper says. “Yeah, whatever you need,” Blaine replies. “Well first of all, I just want you to know you’re the greatest to ever do it,” Eminem says, to which Blaine responds: “We should do something together one time.”

“What I was wondering is, how far can we go with this magic? Can we do a stunt or something?” Eminem asks. Blaine then grabs a glass of red wine from a nearby cafe and proceeds to down the wine before biting into the glass itself, eliciting gasps from onlookers as the glass shatters into his mouth.

“Well for my last trick,” Eminem says in response, “I’m gonna make my career disappear.”

“Wait, what?” Blaine says with glass shards still in his mouth, before the screen goes black except for this message: “‘Houdini’ 5.31.24.”

The song will be the lead single from Eminem’s already-announced 11th album, The Death of Slim Shady. The project will be his first in four years, following 2020’s Billboard 200-topping album Music to Be Murdered By.

Notably, this is the second major single called “Houdini” to be released in the past year, with Dua Lipa dropping her own ode to the Hungarian-American escape artist in November.

While we don’t have an exact release date for The Death of Slim Shady, a teaser released last month promised it would arrive in “summer 2020.”

Watch Eminem and David Blaine’s video below: