2018_in_South_Korean_music

2018 in South Korean music

2018 in South Korean music

Overview of the events of 2018 in South Korean music


The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in 2018 in music in South Korea.

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Notable achievements and events

Award shows and festivals

Award ceremonies

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Festivals

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Debuting and disbanding in 2018

Debuting groups

Solo debuts

Disbandments

Releases in 2018

First quarter

January

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February

March

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April

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May

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June

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Third quarter

July

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August

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September

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Fourth quarter

October

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November

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December

Deaths

See also

Notes

  • 1The following was released as a single but charted on the Gaon Album Chart.

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