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Netflix director likens BTS reunion to Homer's 'The Odyssey'

Bao Nguyen, director of the Netflix documentary "BTS: The Return," likened BTS' military hiatus and reunion to Homer's "The Odyssey," describing the group's return as a modern journey shaped by separation, longing and homecoming. Speaking in a recorded interview screened Thursday at the fifth BTS Global Interdisciplinary Conference in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, Nguyen said the comparison first came to him while watching BTS perform at SoFi Stadium in 2021, before the members began their mand

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London landmarks to go BTS' Arirang red

BTS will bring its citywide fan festival “BTS The City Arirang” to London this week, transforming some of the British capital’s most recognizable landmarks into immersive installations. Beginning Saturday, the project will spread across central London with exhibitions, interactive fan events and large outdoor installations ahead of BTS’ concerts in the city. One of the festival’s most prominent attractions will take place on July 6, when the London Eye will be illuminated in the signature red co

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'Only 2½ hours of sleep': BTS' V asks fans to stop visiting tour hotels

BTS member V asked fans to stop visiting the hotels where the group is staying during its "ARIRANG" world tour, saying the crowding compromises his privacy and disrupts his performances. V made the request Wednesday on Weverse, an online fan platform, thanking fans for welcoming him but urging them to avoid private lodgings. He said having the freedom to walk around, dine at local restaurants and enjoy the tour is precious to him. The singer also shared a screenshot of his sleep tracker showing he rested for only two hours and 27 minutes — including 21 minutes of REM sleep and 37 minutes of deep sleep — to highlight his exhaustion. The plea comes as his agency, BigHit Music, ramps up legal action against privacy invasion. The agency recently said a suspect stood trial on charges of trespassing and stalking after being held in custody for three months. The court sentenced the defendant to a one-year suspended prison term with two years of probation, according to the BTS' agency. The agency said loitering outside artists' residences and leaving gifts without consent were criminal acts

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Aespa to drop first Japanese EP on July 24

K-pop girl group aespa will release its first Japanese EP, "Kiss N Tell," on July 24, the group's agency SM Entertainment said Thursday. The six-track album will include the title track of the same name, along with five other original Japanese songs. Ahead of the release, the quartet is set to hold a three-day meet-and-greet session for its Japanese fans from July 18 to 20 at Tokyo's Keio Arena. Aespa's second full-length album, "Lemonade," released on May 29, has sold more than 1 million copies

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Aespa to drop first Japanese EP on July 24

SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group aespa will release its first Japanese

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Le Sserafim to become first K-pop girl group at iHeartRadio Music Festival

Le Sserafim will become the first K-pop girl group to perform at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival, marking another milestone in the group’s expanding presence in the North American market. US online radio platform iHeartRadio announced Tuesday that the five-member act had joined the lineup for this year’s festival, scheduled to take place on Sept. 18 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Le Sserafim will perform alongside artists including BTS, Cardi B and Snoop Dogg. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the a

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BTS' V asks fans to respect his privacy during world tour

V of BTS has asked fans to respect his privacy and not visit him at his hotel while the group is on its "Arirang" world tour. V posted the request via a message on Weverse Moment on Wednesday, asking Army to refrain from visiting the hotels where BTS is staying. Weverse Moment messages disappear after 24 hours. While expressing gratitude to the fans, V said that he does not want to share where he is staying, and that such visits could affect his performances. The post included a screenshot of hi

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Close Your Eyes get close-up from Billboard Korea

Boy group Close Your Eyes was chosen for Billboard Korea’s artist project, its agency Uncore said Thursday. As the sixth artist to be featured in the project, Billboard Korea unveiled a series of photographs shot on the beach with the seven members in white as well as school uniforms. More content will follow, including short-form videos and a pop-up store. The seven-member multinational act formed through the audition show "Project 7" and debuted in April 2025. It has three extended plays under

Heize parts ways with Psy's P Nation after six years

Rapper and singer Heize has parted ways with P Nation, ending her six-year partnership with the agency founded by Psy. P Nation announced Wednesday that Heize's exclusive contract expired on June 30. "After extensive discussions, P Nation and Heize mutually agreed to conclude the exclusive contract while sincerely wishing each other the very best in our future endeavors," the agency said in a statement. The company also thanked Heize for her dedication throughout her time with the label and expr

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TWICE brings fans one last summer celebration before world tour finale

K-pop girl group TWICE is giving fans one more reason to celebrate before the curtain falls on its biggest world tour yet, opening a special pop-up store Wednesday to mark the Seoul finale of its sixth world tour, "THIS IS FOR." The pop-up store runs from through July 12 at Plat1399 Studio in Seoul's Gangdong District and celebrates the final stop of the group's world tour, which spans 81 concerts across 44 cities. Designed around TWICE's official characters, TWICE LOVELYS, the venue embraces a bright summer theme with yacht-inspired displays, marine-themed decorations and seasonal props that create a playful atmosphere. Visual elements tied to the Seoul finale are featured throughout the space, allowing visitors to relive moments from the tour while exploring merchandise and interactive exhibits. The first floor is dedicated to official merchandise, while the second floor offers exhibition and hands-on experience zones inspired by the tour. Fans can participate in several interactive events, including the "TALK THAT TALK: LYRIC QUIZ," where those who correctly answer at least seven of ni

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NCT Wish, Hearts2Hearts members sing duet for anime soundtrack

Jaehee of NCT Wish and Yuha of Hearts2Hearts sang together for an animated film, said their label SM Entertainment on Thursday. The two sang “Open Your Eyes,” which will be part of the soundtrack for “Teenieping: Legend of the Whale Heartstone,” which opens at cinemas Aug. 5. A behind-the-scenes video clip showed the two recording the tune, which portrays the protagonist and a newly introduced character opening up to each other and overcoming hardships together. The film is the sequel to “Hearts

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Stray Kids amass 1b streams each with 6th, 9th EPs

Stray Kids generated 1 billion streams each with their sixth and ninth EPs on Spotify, according to label JYP Entertainment on Wednesday. With the two mini albums following the first LP “Go Live,” the first LP repackaged album “In Life,” the second LP “Noeasy,” and the third LP “5-Star,” the octet now has six albums that reached the milestone. They have the second most for a K-pop group, only after BTS. The gorup's sixth EP “Oddinary” was released in 2022 and its ninth EP “Ate” in 2024. Both hit

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ATEEZ Breaks Their 1st-Week Sales Record From 3 Years Ago With “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5”

ATEEZ has hit a new career high with their latest release! Last week, ATEEZ made their highly-anticipated comeback with their new mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5” and its accompanying title track “BAD” on June 26. According to Hanteo Chart, ATEEZ has achieved the highest first-week sales of their entire career with the mini album

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Watch: “My Idol, My Debut” Announces Premiere Date With New Trailer

MBC Plus’s upcoming drama “My Idol, My Debut” has revealed its premiere date with a new trailer and poster! “My Idol, My Debut” is a time-slip coming-of-age story about a passionate fan who travels eight years into the past to prevent a tragic accident. In an effort to change fate, she winds up becoming an

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NCT’s Jaehyun To Release New Solo Single “99 Degrees”

Updated July 6 KST: NCT’s Jaehyun has released his first set of teaser photos for his upcoming solo single “99 Degrees”! Original Article: Jaehyun is gifting fans with a new single! On July 3 at 12 a.m. KST, a teaser was revealed announcing the upcoming release of Jaehyun’s “99 Degrees,” a solo track that was

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Watch: Hearts2Hearts Takes 1st Win For “Lemon Tang” On “M Countdown”; Performances By SEVENTEEN’s V8, RIIZE, And More

Hearts2Hearts has won their first music show trophy for “Lemon Tang”! On the July 2 episode of “M Countdown,” the candidates for first place were LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE’s “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” and Hearts2Hearts’s “Lemon Tang.” Hearts2Hearts ultimately took the prize with a total of 6,431 points. Congratulations to Hearts2Hearts! Watch the winner announcement and encore

Taecyeon Is An Elite Operative With A Past Connection To So Ji Sub In “Agent Kim Reactivated”

Taecyeon will be making a special appearance in “Agent Kim Reactivated”! Based on a popular webtoon, “Agent Kim Reactivated” is an action revenge drama that tells the story of Manager Kim (So Ji Sub), a seemingly ordinary dad with a secret past who puts everything on the line to save his beloved daughter. Taecyeon will

GroovyRoom’s Park Gyu Jeong Confirms Marriage Plans

Hip hop producer duo GroovyRoom’s Park Gyu Jeong is tying the knot! On July 2, JTBC reported that Park Gyu Jeong of the producing group GroovyRoom is getting married. According to their report, his bride-to-be is a non-celebrity and the couple will hold their wedding ceremony this autumn. In response to the report, GroovyRoom’s agency

5 Times Episodes 9-10 Of “Love Class 3” Reminded Us How Hard The K-Pop Industry Can Be

The entertainment industry, especially K‑pop, isn’t for the faint of heart. Romantic relationships are basically off‑limits, there’s constant pressure to be perfect, and the competition is cutthroat. Not to mention the brutal schedules, hierarchy, and a position you work years for but can lose in a single moment. Now that the boys are all working

T.O.P Announces Stops For Asia Fan Meeting Tour “T.O.P PRE-STUDIO 2026”

T.O.P is going on tour! On July 2, TOPSPOT PICTURES unveiled the main poster for “T.O.P PRE-STUDIO 2026,” revealing the dates and venues for his first solo Asia fan meeting tour. T.O.P will visit Hong Kong, Taipei, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and Kaohsiung, with the poster hinting at more stops to come. Check out the

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