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K-pop stars, actors join fan backlash after South Korea's shock loss to South Africa

When South Korea suffered a 1-0 defeat to South Africa in its final Group A match — a game in which a draw would have been enough to secure automatic qualification for the Round of 32 — criticism poured in not only from soccer fans but also from K-pop stars and actors known for their passion for the sport. For celebrities, particularly K-pop idols whose words and actions are closely scrutinized, publicly expressing opinions on current events is relatively rare. When they do, it is often because

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Big Bang’s August gig sells out in minutes

Big Bang's three-date concert in August sold out in minutes when tickets went on sale Thursday, according to label YG Entertainment. The concert in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, will mark the beginning of the group’s world tour and is a celebration of its 20th anniversary. The ticket sales drew approximately 210,000 concurrent users. The tour will run until February 2027, and the trio — G Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung — will zip around 18 cities across the world with 31 shows scheduled. The group is

P1Harmony to tour 3 cities in Asia this summer

P1Harmony is set to launch a three-city tour in Asia, its agency FNC Entertainment announced Friday. The six members are heading to Taipei, Macao and Bangkok next month for the tour named “Asia Stage Be Unique.” The first stop is in Taipei on July 18 and visits to the other two cities are scheduled for August. The tour is slated to follow a fan meetup in Seoul to be held on July 11 and 12. On July 29, the group will release a Japanese-language edition of its ninth EP “Unique,” adding two new son

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And2ble signs with Sony Music ahead of Japan debut

And2ble has signed with Epic Records Japan, marking its entry into the Japanese market. YH Entertainment announced Friday that And2ble had signed a contract with Epic Records Japan, a record label under Sony Music Labels, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. And2ble, a five-member boy group, debuted in May with the mini album "Sequence 01: Curiosity." The album surpassed 730,000 sales in its first week on Hanteo Chart, Korea's real-time album sales chart, ranking fourth among debut albu

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I-dle gives taste of all tracks from 9th EP

Girl group I-dle uploaded a snippet of its ninth EP, “We Made,” via agency Cube Entertainment on Friday. The preview includes parts of all six songs from the forthcoming EP, from the main track “Gimme Dat Love” to B-side tracks “Morning” and “Love is Pain” and prereleases “Mono (feat. skaiwater)” and “Crow.” The mini album is set to be fully unveiled on July 6, fronted by what the group is promoting as a summer song. Meanwhile, the quintet will have two shows at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong June

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Babymonster tops 100m views with ‘Sugar Honey Ice Tea’ before kicking off tour

Babymonster clocked 100 million plays on YouTube with the music video for its digital single “Sugar Honey Ice Tea” as of Thursday, according to label YG Entertainment. This is the 17th video from the seven-member group to reach the milestone, which came in about 17 days. The video topped the platform’s trending videos worldwide and global daily music videos charts upon its release. The news came a day before Babymonster kicks off its second international tour “Choom” with three shows June 26 to

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Ateez continues 'Golden Hour' series with 14th EP

Ateez has released its 14th EP, "Golden Hour: Part. 5," continuing the group's ongoing "Golden Hour" series centered on its brightest moments. The new album, released Friday, captures the group's signature high-energy sound while exploring moments driven by instinct and emotion, agency KQ Entertainment said the same day. Members Hongjoong and Mingi participated in writing the lyrics for all tracks. The lead single, "Bad," is a Brazilian funk-inspired dance track featuring an addictive chorus and

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Le Sserafim to return to BlizzCon stage

K-pop girl group Le Sserafim will return to the BlizzCon stage this year to deliver the closing performance for Blizzard Entertainment’s flagship community event in September, the U.S. game developer said Friday. The five-member act is scheduled to take the main stage on Sept. 13 (Pacific Time) at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The performance will take place just ahead of the group's upcoming U.S. tour. This marks their return to the event three years after the group’s appearance in 2023, where they became the first K-pop artists to perform at BlizzCon, one of the world's largest single-franchise gaming conventions. BlizzCon is a massive weekend-long festival that draws gaming fans from around the world to celebrate major announcements, esports tournaments and cosplay, centering on Blizzard’s iconic franchises such as "World of Warcraft," "Diablo" and "Overwatch." Le Sserafim has established a strong global presence since their 2022 debut. The quintet's return to the prominent game event underscores their rising status in the mainstream American music scene

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School teachers are here to teach a different lesson — through K-pop dance

More than 80 dancers move through a series of shifting formations in a dance challenge video set to Taeyang's latest song, "Live Fast Die Slow." They step briskly across the floor, roll their shoulders to the beat and break into bursts of headbanging. As the group closes into a circle, one dancer drops to the floor for a headspin. The video has drawn more than 420,000 views in two weeks. Taeyang himself liked the clip and shared it on social media. It sounds like a professional dance crew. In fa

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RIIZE Takes 2nd Win For “Do your dance” On “Music Bank”

RIIZE has won their second music show trophy for “Do your dance”! KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank” did not air a new episode on June 26, but the music show still announced this week’s winner on its official website. RIIZE took the win with a total of 15,059 points on the Music Bank K-Chart from June 15

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Watch: CLOSE YOUR EYES, AHOF, idntt, And FLARE U Hunt For Hidden Imposters In Chaotic “IDOL SCHOOL CAMP” Teaser

The upcoming variety show “IDOL SCHOOL CAMP” has unveiled its main teaser! Bringing together 24 idols from four rookie boy groups—CLOSE YOUR EYES, AHOF, idntt, and FLARE U—“IDOL SCHOOL CAMP” follows the stars as they bond through a fun-filled camp. The newly released teaser kicks off with MCs Boom and Jonathan revealing that hidden among

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ENHYPEN’s “Bite Me” Becomes Their 1st MV To Surpass 200 Million Views

ENHYPEN has just hit the 200 million mark for the first time on YouTube! On June 26 at approximately 4:28 p.m. KST, ENHYPEN’s music video for “Bite Me” surpassed 200 million views on YouTube, making it their first-ever music video to do so. “Bite Me” was originally released on May 22, 2023 at 6 p.m. KST,

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FIFTY FIFTY Announces Changes To Asia Fancon Tour Including Indonesia Cancellation And Malaysia Postponement

FIFTY FIFTY has announced changes to their upcoming Asia fan concert tour. On June 26, the promoter for the 2026 FIFTY FIFTY Asia Fancon Tour “Still Lobubble” announced adjustments to the tour’s schedule as part of a “newly reorganized Asia tour routing.” Under the revised schedule, the tour will now kick off in Seoul. The

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TWS’s Youngjae To Modify Performances Due To Leg Injury

TWS’s Youngjae will be modifying some of his performances due to a leg injury. On June 26, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that Youngjae had sustained a muscle injury to his left thigh during concert rehearsals. Although he was advised to minimize movements that could strain the injured area, at his request, he will participate in the

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SEVENTEEN’s Agency Shares Update On Legal Action Against Malicious Posts And Privacy Violations

SEVENTEEN’s agency PLEDIS Entertainment has provided an update on its ongoing legal action to protect the group’s rights. On June 26, PLEDIS Entertainment released a statement outlining the progress of its legal proceedings against individuals responsible for spreading false information, posting defamatory and malicious content, and violating the privacy of SEVENTEEN members currently serving in

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QUIZ: Can You Correctly Guess The ILLIT MV From Just One Screenshot?

With their peppy choreography, sweet visuals, and fun discography, it’s no wonder that ILLIT is shooting straight to stardom! If you want to test your knowledge of ILLIT’s music videos, this is the quiz for you. Be warned, though, some of these might be tougher than you think. Find out if you can call yourself

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ATEEZ To Return To “The Kelly Clarkson Show” To Perform “BAD”

ATEEZ is returning to “The Kelly Clarkson Show”! On June 25 local time, the popular U.S. talk show announced that ATEEZ would be appearing on its upcoming July 1 episode. During their appearance, ATEEZ will be performing their new title track “BAD,” which is due out on June 26 at 1 p.m. KST. Check out

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