音乐市场疲软，唱片出口额和销量双双下降，韩国押宝知名组合回归

Group 1 - The core point of the articles highlights a decline in both the export value and sales volume of K-Pop music in South Korea during the first half of the year, raising concerns within the music market [1][2] - The export value of K-Pop records decreased by 11.6% year-on-year, amounting to $11.443 million, marking a continuous decline for two consecutive years [1] - The top export destination for K-Pop records is Japan, with an export value of $39.095 million, followed by mainland China at $20.102 million and the United States at $19.452 million [1] Group 2 - The sales volume of K-Pop albums also saw a decline, with the total sales of the top 400 albums reaching 42.486 million copies, a decrease of 9% year-on-year [1] - The export to Japan specifically has dropped by 15%, which is a more significant decline than the overall export decrease of 11.6% [2] - The South Korean music industry is pinning hopes on the return of popular groups like BLACKPINK and BTS to revitalize the market, as BTS is expected to return in March next year [2]