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BTS performs at first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show
Dressed in the signature red, black and white of Korea's "Red Devils" soccer supporters, BTS took the stage at the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday as featured performers in the tournament's first-ever halftime show. Held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey during the final between Spain and Argentina, BTS' 11-minute performance was part of an extended interval introduced for this year's championship match. Following an orchestral rendition of The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" conducted by Gusta

BTS draws French president to Paris concert ahead of World Cup halftime show
K-pop powerhouse BTS drew French President Emmanuel Macron and first lady Brigitte Macron to its stadium concert in Paris on Friday (local time), highlighting the global influence of the band ahead of its historic upcoming performance at the World Cup final. President Macron shared a video of the concert on his social media on Saturday with a message in French saying "Bienvenue a Paris," which means welcome to Paris. The K-pop band held the European finale of its world tour, titled "BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG,’” at the Stade de France from Friday to Saturday. During the first show on Friday, the French leader and the first lady surprised the audience by watching the performance from the stands. The presidential couple appeared on the stadium's giant screens during the concert while the band members were moving around the stage to interact with the crowd. The stadium instantly erupted into cheers as the screens showed the couple smiling and holding the official BTS glowing fan light sticks. French media observed the concert took place as Korea and France celebrate the 140th anniversary o

BTS' Jimin walked like Haaland, and fans can't get enough
Jimin of BTS delighted K-pop and soccer fans across the globe by imitating Norwegian star player Erling Haaland's signature walk during the group's recent world tour in Germany. The playful tribute came during the K-pop band's concert at Munich's Allianz Arena on June 11 as part of its "Arirang" world tour, according to ESPN Mexico on Sunday. During a preconcert soundcheck, Jimin spotted a fan holding a poster featuring three blond icons: Marvel superhero Thor, Haaland and himself. The poster la

When to watch BTS' halftime show at the FIFA World Cup final
BTS is set to perform at the first official halftime show in FIFA World Cup final history, taking the stage during the championship match between Spain and Argentina. The World Cup final kicks off at 4 a.m. Korea time on Monday, with BTS expected to perform during halftime at around 5 a.m. The 11-minute show will feature BTS alongside Madonna, Justin Bieber and Shakira in what FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called "the biggest halftime show in the world." The production, curated by Coldplay
Watch: DAWN Reveals His Art-Filled Home In “I Live Alone” Preview
DAWN will be sharing a peek inside his home and everyday life on MBC’s “I Live Alone”! In a newly released preview for next week’s episode of “Home Alone,” DAWN introduces himself and shares that he has been living on his own for the past four years. The singer then shows off his two-story house
PSY’s “Gangnam Style” Becomes 1st MV By Asian Artist To Hit 6 Billion Views
PSY has once again made YouTube history with his iconic hit “Gangnam Style”! On July 17, PSY’s legendary music video for his 2012 smash hit “Gangnam Style” surpassed 6 billion views on YouTube, making it the first music video by an Asian artist ever to reach the milestone—and only the fifth overall. PSY originally released
SEVENTEEN’s V8 Debuts On Billboard 200
SEVENTEEN’s new unit V8 has entered the Billboard 200 with their debut release! This week, Billboard announced that V8—a duo consisting of Vernon and The8—had made their debut on its Top 200 Albums chart, which ranks the most popular albums in the United States. For the week ending on July 18, the unit’s self-titled debut
ATEEZ, CORTIS, V8, LE SSERAFIM, BOYNEXTDOOR, Stray Kids, BTS, aespa, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on July 18! ATEEZ’s latest mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5” remained No. 1 on the World Albums chart for the second week in a row, in addition to spending a second week in the top 20 of the Billboard 200 at No. 19
idntt Breaks Their 1st-Week Sales Record With “itsnotover”
idntt has hit a new career high with their latest release! Last week, the rookie boy group from MODHAUS returned with their new EP “itsnotover” and five new members on July 13. According to Hanteo Chart, idntt has achieved their highest first-week sales yet with their new 20-member comeback. In the first week of its
tripleS’s Xinyu To Halt All Activities For One Month Due To Health
tripleS’s Xinyu will be taking a one-month hiatus due to health concerns. On July 19, MODHAUS announced, “Starting tomorrow, Xinyu will not be participating in scheduled activities for approximately one month and will be focusing on rest and recovery.” The agency’s full English statement is as follows: Hello, this is MODHAUS. We truly appreciate you
HYBE Introduces New Girl Group TUIDE With Official Social Media Accounts
HYBE’s new girl group will officially be called TUIDE! On July 20 at midnight KST, HYBE revealed that their upcoming girl group, who will debut under the newly established label ABD, will be named TUIDE. Back in May, ABD unveiled its first glimpse of the girl group, who will be produced by PLEDIS Entertainment founder
DAY6’s Young K Announces Dates And Cities For Solo Tour “YOUNGEST”
DAY6’s Young K is going on tour! On July 20 at midnight KST, Young K officially announced his plans for his upcoming solo tour “YOUNGEST.” After kicking things off with three nights of concerts at Incheon’s INSPIRE Arena from August 14 to 16, Young K will head abroad to perform in Bangkok on October 10
Watch: KISS OF LIFE Announces Comeback Date With Preview Of “SWEAT EQUITY”
Updated July 22 KST: KISS OF LIFE has released “Arid” version concept photos for their upcoming single album “SWEAT”! Updated July 21 KST: A teaser schedule has been released for KISS OF LIFE’s single album “SWEAT”! Original Article: KISS OF LIFE has revealed the date and details for their August comeback! On July 20 at
WayV Announces August Comeback Date With Teaser For “Vision Wings”
Updated July 21 KST: A schedule poster has been revealed for WayV’s upcoming album “Vision Wings”! Original Article: Mark your calendars for WayV’s return! On July 20 at midnight KST, WayV officially announced their plans for their upcoming comeback next month. The group will be returning with their eighth mini album “Vision Wings” on August
KiiiKiii Unveils Fun Teasers For August Comeback
KiiiKiii has kicked off the countdown to their summer comeback! On July 20 at midnight KST, KiiiKiii released their first teasers for their upcoming return. Although the group has not yet revealed an exact comeback date, STARSHIP Entertainment previously confirmed that KiiiKiii was aiming to release their new album in mid-August. Visit KiiiKiii’s newly updated
BLACKPINK’s Jennie Drops Teaser For “Less Than A LOVER”
Get ready for an exciting new release from BLACKPINK’s Jennie! On July 20 at midnight KST, Jennie unveiled a teaser for her upcoming single “Less than a LOVER,” the new song she has been teasing during her recent solo festival performances. The cinematic new image reveals that fans can look forward to something “directed by
Watch: I.O.I Snags 5th Win For “Suddenly” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By Sunmi, CHOONGJU JI-C, And More
I.O.I has won a fifth music show trophy for their long-running hit “Suddenly”! On the July 19 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were I.O.I’s “Suddenly,” aespa’s “LEMONADE,” and RESCENE’s “LOVE ATTACK.” I.O.I ultimately took the win with a total of 4,856 points. Congratulations to I.O.I! Watch a clip of the winner
Ong Seong Wu Gets Between Park Eun Bin And Yang Se Jong In “Spooky In Love”
tvN’s “Spooky in Love” has shared a sneak peek of Ong Seong Wu’s first appearance in the drama! A remake of the 2011 film “Spellbound,” “Spooky in Love” is a new occult romance drama about the chaotic partnership between a hotel heiress who can see ghosts and a passionate prosecutor who is terrified of them
Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2026, July Week 3
CORTIS’s “REDRED” is the No. 1 song again this week, making it the song’s sixth week overall at the top spot. Congratulations to CORTIS! Holding steady at No. 2 is aespa’s “LEMONADE.” Moving up one spot to No. 3 is I.O.I’s “Suddenly.” There is one new song in the top 10 this week. Debuting at
ILLIT’s “It’s Me” Becomes Their Fastest MV To Hit 100 Million Views
ILLIT has set a new personal record with the music video for their latest hit! According to BELIFT LAB, on July 18 at approximately 3:14 p.m. KST, ILLIT’s music video for their recent title track “It’s Me” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, making it their second music video to do so following their debut
July Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual girl group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 735 girl group members, using big data collected from June 19 to July 19. RESCENE’s Woni topped this month’s










































