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Girls' Generation's Yuri to leave SM after 19 years; Yoona, Taeyeon and Hyoyeon remain
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Girls' Generation's Yuri to leave SM after 19 years; Yoona, Taeyeon and Hyoyeon remain

After 19 years with SM Entertainment, Kwon Yuri and the agency have mutually agreed to conclude their exclusive contract on Aug. 31; SM said Yuri will continue participating in Girls' Generation activities and thanked her for her work since debuting with the group in 2007. One report added that Yoona, Taeyeon and Hyoyeon remain signed to SM and that Yuri recently reunited with Hyoyeon and Sooyoung as the special unit HyoRiSoo

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Top stories today: BTS announced it will not submit music to next year’s Grammys, while fans pushed the B-side “Aliens” to No. 1 on iTunes in 78 regions, rekindling debate over the Recording Academy’s new Asian pop category. Longtime Girls’ Generation member Yuri is set to leave SM Entertainment after 19 years but will still participate in group activities. Blackpink’s Jennie is dominating charts with her solo single “Less Than a Lover.” OneUs unveiled a large international tour beginning in October, and DAWN confirmed his first new single in three years for early August.

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Who sells best? ENA reality show pits influencers from 9 countries against each other
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Who sells best? ENA reality show pits influencers from 9 countries against each other

ENA's new reality series "X the League" pits 40 influencer-sellers from nine countries in a 100-day livestream sales competition. Girls' Generation's Tiffany and GOT7's BamBam co-host, while Noh Hee-young and Ki Eun-se lead Team Korea. The show premieres Sunday

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BTS' 'Aliens' sweeps iTunes charts worldwide after Grammy withdrawal
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BTS' 'Aliens' sweeps iTunes charts worldwide after Grammy withdrawal

BTS’s B-side “Aliens” from ARIRANG shot to No.1 on iTunes Top Songs in 78 regions after the septet withdrew from next year’s Grammys, with ARMY-led streaming drives and industry figures publicly backing the group amid debate over the new Asian pop category

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Seolhyun channels her AOA days in latest summer look
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Seolhyun channels her AOA days in latest summer look

Former AOA member Seolhyun shared summer photos on Instagram, showing a breezy cafe look that recalls her AOA era; she is also slated to appear in Netflix's Tantara later this year

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BTS tops iTunes chart in 78 regions with ‘Aliens’
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BTS tops iTunes chart in 78 regions with ‘Aliens’

BTS’s B-side “Aliens” from Arirang climbed to No. 1 on iTunes song charts in 78 regions after ARMY organized streaming in support of the group’s decision to skip next year’s Grammys; RM, Suga, J‑Hope and Jungkook are credited as writers

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OneUs to launch tour in October
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OneUs to launch tour in October

OneUs announced a "Full Moon" international tour starting Oct. 24 with two Seoul nights, followed by South America and Europe in November, North America in December, and additional Asia dates through February; it's their first tour since signing with their current agency

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Alpha Drive One shares plans for 2nd EP
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Alpha Drive One shares plans for 2nd EP

Alpha Drive One and agency WakeOne posted a promotional timetable for their second EP, Unbreakable: Boy Beast, announcing poster/photo/trailer drops, two MV teasers and an Aug. 24 release; the seven members will screen the first trailer with fans on Aug. 3. Their debut EP Euphoria sold 1.4M in week one

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Grammy exit: 'Withdrawal of consent' vs. 'not for BTS'
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Grammy exit: 'Withdrawal of consent' vs. 'not for BTS'

BTS announced it will not submit music to next year’s Grammys, prompting fans to push the B-side “Aliens” to No.1 on iTunes in 78 regions; the move has reignited debate over the Recording Academy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category and K-pop alternatives like Fanomenon

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Blackpink’s Jennie sweeps charts with solo single
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Blackpink’s Jennie sweeps charts with solo single

Jennie of Blackpink's solo single "Less Than a Lover" topped real-time charts in Korea and China, earned a TV music show trophy, reached No.1 on iTunes in 27 regions, and has a music video trending globally; Jennie co-wrote the song and thanked Tame Impala for their collaboration "Dracula."

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[CONCERT RECAP] iKON Reunited With iKONICs In Singapore For An Unforgettable “FOUREVER” Celebration

iKON reunited with iKONICs on 25 July 2026 for iKON World Tour: iKON FOUREVER at the Arena @ EXPO in Singapore, delivering a high-energy set that included 'Ah Yeah', 'Tantara', 'Bling Bling', 'SINOSIJAK' and 'DRAGON'

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Watch: fromis_9 Takes 2nd Win For “Vitamin ME” On “Music Bank”; Performances By POW, Hui, And More

fromis_9 scored their second Music Bank trophy for “Vitamin ME” on July 31, earning 9,302 points over CORTIS’s “REDRED.” The episode featured performances from artists including DAY6’s Young K, PENTAGON’s Hui, Hyolyn, Wonho, Pengsoo and more

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OMEGA X Announces First Asia Tour “BEYOND”

OMEGA X will launch their first Asia tour, 'BEYOND,' in 2026, beginning in Seoul on October 17 and visiting Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, and Macau; more show details will be announced later

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AND2BLE Announces Official Fan Club Name

AND2BLE has unveiled its official fandom name, N:DCLO (pronounced "and clo"). The agency says the name blends AND2BLE and CLOVER to symbolize that true luck comes to life when the group and their fans are together

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Hani Hands Ha Seok Jin’s Sister A Voice Recorder As He Hides A Secret In “Love On The Menu”

In Love on the Menu, Hani and Ha Seok Jin’s characters reconnect romantically but face turbulence when his character appears troubled and Hani’s character hands his sister a voice recorder amid a tense meeting; Episode 3 airs Aug 1

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8 K-Pop B-Side Tracks From 2026 You Don’t Want To Sleep On

Soompi spotlights eight standout K-pop B-sides of 2026, highlighting tracks from LE SSERAFIM, ATEEZ, IVE, TXT, aespa (feat. Ty Dolla $ign), ENHYPEN (feat. So!YoON!), NMIXX and BTS as under-appreciated picks fans should hear

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SAY MY NAME’s Shuie To Temporarily Halt Activities Due To Health

SAY MY NAME member Shuie will temporarily halt all activities to focus on her health, iNKODE Entertainment announced; the group will continue promotions as a seven-member unit while her recovery is prioritized

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2026 SPOTV K-Pop Awards Announces 1st Lineup

The SPOTV K-Pop Awards revealed its first performers for the Sept. 6 ceremony at KINTEX: RESCENE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and AND2BLE. The awards will combine Circle Chart data with global fan voting; more lineup announcements will follow

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Kim Se Jeong, Bae Hyeon Seong, And Cho Han Gyul Confirmed For New Drama

Kim Se Jeong will star as Joseon Queen Kim Chung Ha in Studio Dragon's High School Queen, joined by Bae Hyeon Seong and Cho Han Gyul. The webtoon-based action-romance follows a Joseon queen who wakes up in a modern bullied high school; the series is set to premiere in 2027

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DAWN To Make Comeback With First New Song In 3 Years

DAWN will return with new single "Too Much" on Aug 7 at 1 PM KST, an alternative R&B track showcasing his artistry after military service. He previously released the EP Narcissus in Sept 2023 and debuted with PENTAGON in 2016 before leaving in 2018

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