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TWICE's Jihyo draws attention with sister at baseball game as fans spot family's rising star power

TWICE leader Jihyo turned heads at a KBO League game over the weekend, not only for her energetic ceremonial first pitch but also for appearing alongside her younger sister, drawing renewed attention to the growing presence of the singer's family in the entertainment industry. Jihyo and her younger sister Lee Ha-eum attended the game between the Lotte Giants and Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Sunday as the ceremonial pitcher and batter, respectively. The sisters appeared in matching Kiwoom Heroes jerseys and greeted fans with bright smiles, quickly becoming a talking point online. Their similar facial features and cheerful energy drew praise from spectators, while fans noted how the siblings showcased different charms. Jihyo, known for her athletic imagee, took the mound wearing a crop top, wide-leg denim jeans and a jersey bearing her legal name, Park Ji-hyo. With her long hair tied in a ponytail, the TWICE member drew attention for her sporty styling and confident presence. She delivered a powerful pitch before flashing a smile to the crowd, earning loud cheers from fans

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Hearts2Hearts projects full summer energy with new release 'Lemon Tang'

K-pop girl group Hearts2Hearts is officially in its summer era. SM Entertainment's buzzy rookie group dropped its new minialbum "Lemon Tang" Monday, ready to take over summer playlists with a sound as sweet and tangy as the title suggests. The eight-member group debuted in February 2025 and has been racking up hits ever since, channeling the same girlish, slightly mysterious charm that made label seniors Girls' Generation and f(x) icons, this time through tracks like "The Chase," "STYLE" and "FOCUS." Then came "RUDE!" in February. Powered by its fizzy production and a scene-stealing part from member Stella, the single turned into a global hit. Just hours before "Lemon Tang" dropped, all eight members — Jiwoo, Carmen, Yuha, Stella, Juun, A-na, Ian and Ye-on — sat down with press at Blue Square in Yongsan District, Seoul, all smiles about following up the success of "RUDE!" "I'm still so thankful for how much love 'RUDE!' got. The first half of this year was a lot, but a good kind of a lot," Stella said. "Hitting our goal of topping the rookie charts last year meant everything. I really

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Evan says solo debut is part of finding his 'true self’

Evan, formerly Heeseung of Enhypen, has shared his first thoughts on life as a solo artist following the release of his debut single "Ride or Die" on Monday. While he did not directly address why he left the boy group to pursue an independent career — a move some fans continue to dispute, arguing Belift Lab forced his departure — Evan suggested he is focused on discovering his authentic self through music. In a written Q&A released through Belift Lab on the same day, Evan reflected on what he lo

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Hearts2Hearts aims to extend chart success with summery track 'Lemon Tang'

SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- Rising K-pop girl group Hearts2Hearts said Monday it

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Seventeen says goodbye for now, promises return within 3 years

INCHEON — Seventeen’s 10th “Carat Land” fan meeting brought the warmth fans have come to expect from the annual event, but this year’s gathering carried added emotional weight. Held Saturday and Sunday at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, it marked one of the group’s last major collective events before more members begin mandatory military service. With Jeonghan, Wonwoo, Hoshi and Woozi already enlisted, nine members took the stage. Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon and Dino are expected to enlist in the

After $5 mil. home, BLACKPINK's Lisa shows off another luxury purchase

BLACKPINK member Lisa is once again drawing attention for her lavish lifestyle after revealing what appears to be a classic Ferrari sports car. On Monday, Lisa shared a photo on her personal social media account with the caption, "MY NEW BABY." The image showed a red vehicle believed to be a Ferrari Testarossa, one of the Italian automaker's most iconic sports cars. The post quickly drew attention online, as Lisa has previously made headlines for showcasing several high-end supercars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The latest reveal comes after reports that the global K-pop star purchased a home in Seoul's affluent Seongbuk-dong neighborhood for 7.5 billion won ($5 million) in 2023. The detached residence spans one basement level and two above-ground floors. According to reports, Lisa paid the full amount in cash. Lisa has continued to expand her global profile beyond music. On June 12, she appeared on stage during the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. As one of K-pop's most internationally recognized stars, Lisa frequently generates buzz on soci

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Stray Kids rev up summer plans with new single, album and world tour

Stray Kids are looking at a busy summer schedule, unveiling plans for a new digital single, a full album and a world tour. JYP Entertainment said Monday that the group will release the digital single "RUN IT" at 1 p.m. Tuesday. A teaser video released through the group's official social media channels portrays the eight-member act as trailblazing figures moving confidently toward a larger stage, weaving references to the group's heritage into a striking black-and-white visual narrative. According to JYP Entertainment, "RUN IT" captures the expansive energy of a group that has built its identity through self-produced music and established a distinct presence in the global music market. The song is expected to serve as an anthem reflecting Stray Kids' relentless drive to push beyond existing boundaries and reach wider audiences. Anticipation grew further with the announcement of a new album, "THIS & THAT," scheduled for release at 1 p.m. on Aug. 7. The album will mark Stray Kids' first record release of 2026 and their first album in about nine months since "SKZ IT TAPE 'DO IT,'" released in

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Illit claims more trophies with ‘It’s Me’

Illit came in first place yet again on a television music chart show with “It’s Me,” despite wrapping up promotions for the single last month, said agency Belift Lab. The group has received four music show trophies over three consecutive weeks, thanks to the single and title track from its fourth EP, “Mamihlapinatapai.” The single peaked at No. 32 on Billboard’s Global 200 and No. 67 on Global excl. US, while the mini album hit Billboard 200 at No. 26, a career-best for the fivesome. Illit perfo

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Twice's ‘Cheer Up’ music video garners 600m views

Twice generated 600 million plays on YouTube with the music video for “Cheer Up,” said label JYP Entertainment on Monday. It is the group’s fifth video to exceed the mark, after “TT,” “What is Love?,” “Likey” and “Fancy.” “Cheer Up” is a pop dance tune that fronted the nine-member act’s second EP “Page Two,” which was released in 2016. The mini album sold close to 180,000 copies by the end of the year, making Twice the first K-pop girl group that debuted after 2010 to sell over 100,000 units. Se

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BTS returns to top 10 on Billboard 200

BTS' fifth full-length album climbed back up to No. 10 on the Billboard 200, according to the chart preview published Sunday in the US. The LP “Arirang” had fallen to No. 11 last week but inched back up a rung, charting 11 weeks among the top ten in the 13th week on the main albums ranking. Meanwhile, the group's new single “Come Over” debuted at No. 52 on the UK Official Singles Top 100, at No. 20 on Spotify’s Weekly Top Songs Global, and at No. 1 on Oricon’s Weekly Digital Single Ranking. BTS

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Stray Kids to drop single ahead of August return

Stray Kids will release a digital single on Wednesday, giving fans a taste of the group's upcoming album, label JYP Entertainment announced Monday. “Run It” is part of “This & That” — likely the group's tenth EP — set for release on Aug. 7. The album will comprise eight tracks and follows Stray Kids' mixtape “Do It,” released in November. “Do It” hit atop the Billboard 200 chart as its eighth release to do so, and sold over 2.2 million copies in the first week. The group also confirmed that it w

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Stray Kids to drop new album in August, announces new world tour

Popular boy group Stray Kids will release a new album in August and embark on a new world tour, the group's agency JYP Entertainment said Monday. The album, "This & That" is due out on Aug. 7. It will mark the group's first new album in nine months, following the release of "Do It" from its "Skz It Tape" project in November. Ahead of the album's release, Stray Kids will drop a digital single, "Run It," at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The pre-release track will be included on the forthcoming album. The group also announced a new world tour, building on the success of its previous run concluded in October. The tour spanned 56 shows across 35 cities, making it the group's largest to date. Further details of the upcoming tour have yet to be announced. Stray Kids recently performed as a headliner at the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York on June 6 (U.S. time) and is scheduled to appear at Brazil's Rock in Rio festival in September

Stray Kids

Stray Kids to drop new album in Aug., announces new world tour

SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- Popular boy group Stray Kids will release a new album

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Former Enhypen member Heeseung re-debuts as Evan

SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- Heeseung, a former member of K-pop boy group Enhypen,

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BTS' 'ARIRANG' returns to top 10 on Billboard 200

"ARIRANG," the fifth studio album of K-pop supergroup BTS, has returned to the top 10 of the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart. The album climbed one place from the previous week to No. 10 on the Billboard 200 with 34,000 album units in the latest tracking period, Billboard said in a chart preview Sunday (U.S. time). The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums of the week in the United States, measured by equivalent album units comprising physical and digital sales, as well as streaming and digital track downloads. Released in March, "ARIRANG" became the first album from a K-pop act to spend three consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the chart. It has now remained on the chart for 13 straight weeks. American pop star Olivia Rodrigo took No. 1 this week with her third studio album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love."

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BTS' 'Arirang' returns to top 10 on Billboard 200

SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- "Arirang," the fifth studio album of K-pop supergroup

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Stray Kids Announces Stops For “RUN IT” World Tour

As teased previously, Stray Kids is embarking on a new world tour! On June 23, the Part 1 stops were announced for Stray Kids’ new world tour “RUN IT.” Starting with five days at KSPO Dome in Seoul, Stray Kids will then perform at MUFG Stadium and domes across Japan. Next, the tour will go

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OH MY GIRL Announces Delay In Group Comeback Plans

OH MY GIRL’s WM Entertainment has shared an update regarding their full-group comeback plans. On June 22, WM Entertainment posted the following statement on their official social media accounts: Previously in February, WM Entertainment announced that OH MY GIRL is preparing for a six-member full-group comeback in a flexible way that goes beyond agency distinctions,

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BIGBANG’s Daesung Denies Dating Rumors With KARA’s Hur Youngji

BIGBANG’s Daesung and KARA’s Hur Youngji have denied dating rumors. Recently, dating rumors between the two surfaced when they were spotted appearing close at MAMAMOO’s concert. In response to the rumors, a source from Daesung’s agency R&D Company clarified, “They became closer after ‘ZIP DAESUNG,’ and they went to watch MAMAMOO’s concert together. They are