Monsta X main vocalist Kihyun returns with his second solo EP Borderline, led by the vocal-focused lead single "So Good." Released after his military service and group activities, he describes the record as a more mature, restrained showcase of his musical identity
Monsta X vocalist Kihyun says his third solo release, the second EP Borderline, leans into a demanding, rock-tinged lead titled "So Good" as he intentionally pushes beyond his comfort zone; the seven-track record reflects his personal direction and is set for release Tuesday
MONSTA X main vocalist Kihyun released his second solo mini-album BORDERLINE on July 7 and chose the rock-leaning title track "So Good" by trusting his instincts; the record highlights his vocal range following military service and recent group activity
K-pop girl group i-dle returned with their ninth EP We Made and the sultry summer single "Gimme Dat Love," showcasing a hotter, late-night summer vibe; members highlighted the group's evolution and promoted the release during a Seoul media showcase while on their Syncopation world tour
Ateez's 14th EP, Golden Hour: Part 5, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — the group's third chart-topping album and ninth consecutive top-10 entry — logging 1.88 million first-week sales and bringing their total to seven million-selling albums
DSP Media announced that co-ed K-pop group KARD will conclude group activities after releasing their first full-length album Where To Now? (Part.2): NOWHERE on July 28 and completing an upcoming world tour, with members set to pursue individual careers
K-pop girl group i-dle returned with their ninth EP We made, led by Latin-inflected title track "Gimme Dat Love." Members discussed the album at a Seoul press event; the group follows a record-setting world tour and will perform at Lollapalooza Chicago on July 31
NCT and WayV member Ten has launched Illimnt, a creative company covering music, visual arts, fashion, original content and brand partnerships, three months after ending his exclusive contract with SM; he will continue group activities while pursuing solo projects
Day6 member Young K will release his second solo LP, Youngest, on July 27 via JYP Entertainment. The announcement — his first solo album since Letters with notes (Sept 2023) — came with a prologue teaser featuring fragmented reflections and a YK-engraved key
Soompi’s July 2026 Week 1 chart: CORTIS’s “REDRED” reclaims No.1 for a fourth week, aespa’s “LEMONADE” slips to No.2, and ILLIT’s “It’s Me.” remains at No.3; there are no new entries in the top 10 this week
aespa’s Winter said she failed SM Entertainment auditions three times before finally being accepted, sharing the story on JTBC's Please Take Care of My Refrigerator alongside fellow member Karina, who praised the 'classic SM look' attributed to Winter
Ock Joo-hyun, former Fin.K.L main vocalist, criticized the heavy use of Auto-Tune and pitch correction in modern live performances as deceptive and said it lets ‘anyone’ call themselves a singer; her comments drew mixed reactions online