In the global music industry, Jennie embodies formidable brand power. On Korean domestic television, however, she is struggling to leave a lasting impression, drawing criticism for generating only short-lived buzz with little measurable impact on ratings. Jennie has been active in the entertainment industry since her debut in 2016. During that time, she has risen to the pinnacle of success in music, but far less attention has been paid to her ventures into television — and even less to their results, given the lukewarm reception they have received. Television appearances were not a one-off endeavor for Jennie: She appeared as a regular cast member on "Village Survival, the Eight" (SBS), "Apartment 404" (tvN), "My Name is Gabriel" (Disney+) and most recently "The Secret Friends Club" (MBC). Yet the reception has been mixed. Beyond initial buzz, her appearances have not translated into ratings growth or sustained viewer loyalty. Last month’s "EXchange 4" (Tving) offers a telling example of Jennie’s largely symbolic, low-engagement role. Previous celebrity guests on the show typically

BTS will be extending its comeback celebrations beyond the stage and into Seoul itself as it transforms the city into a massive, immersive cultural venue this spring. “BTS The City Arirang Seoul,” launching March 20 and running through April 12, is a citywide project marking the release of BTS' fifth album “Arirang,” agency Big Hit Music announced Thursday. The event will also follow the group's comeback show, “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang,” set for Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul. “In collabo

Blackpink has revealed the tracklist for its upcoming third EP “Deadline,” marking the group’s first full-member release in approximately three years and five months. According to YG Entertainment on Friday, the new album will feature five tracks: pre-release single “Jump,” lead track “Go,” as well as B-side tracks “Me and My,” “Champion” and “Fxxxboy.” YG describes the album as a snapshot of the girl group at its peak. “As the title ‘Deadline’ suggests, the album will be filled with Blackpink’s

Lisa of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will lead a new Netflix original film, the global streaming platform said Friday. "Lisa will star in a new 'Notting Hill'-inspired romantic comedy feature for Netflix," the platform said in a brief post on X, referring to the 1999 film featuring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. It added that the movie was written by Katie Silberman, known for "Booksmart" and "Set It Up." The film's title and release timing remain undecided. Lisa debuted as a BLACKPINK member in 2016 and began her acting career last February by appearing in the third season of the award-winning HBO series "The White Lotus." She is now filming a Netflix Korean original action movie, "Tygo," a spinoff of "Extraction" (2020), alongside Ma Dong-seok, also known as Don Lee, and Lee Jin-uk.

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BTS is preparing to transform Seoul into a citywide cultural playground as part of its “ARIRANG” comeback, bringing music, art and large-scale media installations to iconic locations across Seoul. The K-pop group is set to release its fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” on March 20, with a massive comeback performance at Gwanghwamun scheduled for the same day. On Friday, BigHit Music announced a new immersive program titled “BTS The City Arirang Seoul,” which will run from March 20 to April 12 and turn major parts of the city into a multilayered fan experience. On March 20, the day the album is released, key landmarks — including Sungnyemun and N Seoul Tower — will light up with large-scale media facades. At Sungnyemun, modern media art will be projected onto the historic gate, creating a symbolic visual blend of tradition and technology aimed at connecting global audiences with Korea’s cultural heritage. Additional events are planned at Yeouido Han River Park, where a lounge-style program will invite fans to relax, gather and enjoy BTS’ music through March 22. In April, t

Sunghoon of Enhypen, a former figure skater, carried the Olympic torch for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy, set to open Friday, according to his agency Belift Lab. The area near Milan’s Bolivar Station, where Sunghoon ran his segment of the torch relay, drew fans from around the world. As Sunghoon began his run after receiving the flame, crowds moved with him along the route. He marched for about 20 minutes with residents and fans, smiling and waving, before passing the torch to

Katseye, the girl group jointly launched by Korea's Hybe and U.S. label Geffen Records, appeared on the popular NBC TV program "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Thursday (U.S. time). Fallon introduced the K-pop group as "TikTok's Global Artist of the Year and a nominee for two Grammy awards" before welcoming the six members, who took the stage in matching long dresses of different styles. Team leader Sophia described Katseye as "a global girl group that was formed through K-pop training program." During the appearance, the members reflected on their experience performing at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, where they shared the stage with music heavyweights, including Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus. The group's Korean member, Yoonchae, introduced herself as a huge fan of top K-pop girl group BLACKPINK since she was nine years old. She said she met the group's main vocalist, Rose, backstage and recalled being so nervous that she spoke in English, even though she had wanted to speak in Korean. She greeted in her mother tongue only after Rose asked if she can speak Korean, Yoonchae said,

Rookie girl group Hearts2Hearts is poised to release a single, label SM Entertainment said Friday. The group will drop “Rude!” on Feb. 20, about four months after its first EP, “Focus.” It debuted in February 2025 with “The Chase” and added the digital single “Style” in June, followed by a mini album in October. The group took home seven rookie awards by the end of the year and was a candidate for best new artist (K-pop) at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards. On Feb. 21-22, the eight members will

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Sullyoon of Nmixx collaborated with singer Parc Jae-jung, who will release the first song since his discharge from the military. She will be featured on a single he wrote while he was enlisted. Parc reached out to Sullyoon after he saw her cover his 2023 hit “Let’s Say Goodbye.” The two will sing “Just As It Is,” which will be unveiled on Feb. 25. The pop ballad expresses how one holds on to a relationship, treasuring even the pain of a breakup, with orchestral sounds accompanying the pair’s voi

Ive will hold its fourth fan concert March 21-22 in Incheon, its agency Starship Entertainment announced Thursday. The second day’s event will be broadcast online to reach more fans. The group of six named the two-date event “Ive into Dive,” emphasizing its connection with fans. Dive is the name of its official fandom community. At the fan concert, Ive is expected to perform new songs from its second studio album “Revive+” which is due out on Feb. 23. On Monday, the group will drop the B-side tr

K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has unveiled the tracklist for its upcoming album "Deadline," set for release on Feb. 27. According to YG Entertainment on Friday, the group's third EP consists of five tracks: prerelease song "Jump," lead track "Go," "Me and My," "Champion" and "Fxxxboy." It will mark the first new release from the quartet in three years and five months. "As the title 'Deadline' suggests, the album will be packed with 'unrepeatable peak moments' and 'BLACKPINK's present at its most radiant,'" the agency said. The group recently wrapped up its "Deadline" world tour, which spanned 33 shows across 16 cities worldwide. The quartet became the first K-pop girl group to perform at London's Wembley Stadium while selling out major stadiums in key cities around the globe.

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K-pop supergroup BTS will hold a "The City" cultural project at key sites in the Korean capital to mark its highly anticipated return after a nearly four-year hiatus, the group's agency BigHit Music announced Friday. The event, titled "BTS The City Arirang Seoul," will run from March 20 to April 12, featuring a 23-day program combining music, media art, and urban installations. The seven-member act is set to release its fifth studio album, "Arirang," named after the famous Korean folk song, on March 20. It will be its first release since "Proof" in June 2022 and the first since all members completed their mandatory military service. The group is scheduled to hold a free concert the following day to mark the reunion at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul, where organizers expect approximately 150,000 to 200,000 fans to gather. On the day of the new release, the city's major landmarks, including the Sungnyemun gate and Seoul Tower, will light up a large-scale media facade. "Adding contemporary media expressions to cultural heritage sites like Sungnyemun will present symbolic scenes where t

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Ateez will be presenting new music just seven months after its previous release, marking the group's first return since renewing its contract with KQ Entertainment in July. “Golden Hour: Part 4” releases on Friday, continuing the Golden Hour series that the members describe as central to Ateez’s identity. Unlike earlier installments, the new release places greater emphasis on stage performance and visual presentation. “Through ‘Golden Hour’ Parts 1 to 3, we experimented a lot musically and on st