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AHOF sprints toward love with 3rd EP 'RUN TO YOU'

K-pop boy band AHOF kicked off an all-out sprint toward its fans Wednesday, releasing its third EP "RUN TO YOU." Hours before the album drop, the nine members, Steven, Jeongwoo, Woongki, Shuaibo, Han, JL, Juwon, Chih En and Daisuke, met with the press at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, to share the story behind the album and their thoughts on the comeback. "We're nervous, but only because we've worked so hard preparing this with all the members," said Steven, the group's leader and eldest member. "I feel both jittery and excited," Jeongwoo added. "Just like the title 'RUN TO YOU,' we're going to keep running full speed, so please keep your eyes on us." "RUN TO YOU" arrives eight months after the group's last release. According to the members, the new record captures "the resolve to charge straight toward the one you love without ever looking back." "We packed both our refreshing charm and a more intense side into this album," Jeongwoo said. "You'll see the AHOF you know, along with a fiercer look we haven't shown before. We've grown another step, so please watch us cl

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Ateez's Yunho ended long-term relationship: report

Ateez member Yunho has ended his long-term relationship with a non-celebrity partner, according to a local media report Wednesday. The singer is said to have ended the relationship about three months ago and has not resumed contact with his former partner. A source close to Yunho said the two had been friends since their school days before developing a romantic relationship and remained together for many years. The outlet also quoted an agency official as saying that Yunho had personally confirm

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Hybe seeks next generation of K-pop producers

Hybe will launch its 2026 Hybe Next New Creator producer audition, seeking new music creators to join its global multilabel system, the company announced Tuesday. According to Hybe's official website, successful applicants will have the opportunity to work with labels under Hybe Music Group, including Big Hit Music, Belift Lab, Pledis Entertainment, Hybe Japan and YX Labels. The labels are home to some of K-pop's biggest acts, including BTS, Tomorrow X Together, Enhypen, Illit, Seventeen and &Te

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Winwin to leave SM Entertainment, end all NCT activities

Winwin of NCT will part ways with SM Entertainment and end all activities with the group, the agency announced Wednesday. In a statement released through the global fan community Weverse, SM Entertainment said it had mutually agreed with the artist to terminate his exclusive contract, effective Thursday, following extensive discussions. "We would like to express our gratitude to Winwin, who has been with the company for more than 10 years since his trainee days," the agency said. "We will suppor

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BTS teams up with British Museum to promote Korean heritage

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- K-pop superband BTS has partnered with the British Mus

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Le Sserafim announces tour schedule

Le Sserafim released details of its second international tour “Pureflow,” which begins with two shows in Incheon this coming weekend. Two weeks after the opening gig, the five members will start touring Japan, visiting five regions across the country for up to three shows each. Between the shows in Shizuoka and Miyagi, they will make their festival debut at Summer Sonic 2026, joining the lineup in Osaka on Aug. 14 and in Tokyo two days later. From mid-September to early October, the quintet will

Katseye charts 1 year on Billboard 200 with 2nd EP

Katseye extended its stay on the Billboard 200 to a 53rd consecutive week with its second EP “Beautiful Chaos.” The mini album is the first album from a female group in 21 years to spend one year on the main albums chart, after The Pussycat Dolls did with its first studio album “PCD.” “Beautiful Chaos” entered the chart at No. 4 and has amassed over 32 million monthly listeners on Spotify, the most for a girl group worldwide. The main track from the extended play, “Gnarly,” marked the group’s fi

San's 'Bad' performance trending online

Ateez member San's performance of "Bad" is taking the internet by storm following the group's performance on a TV music program last month. Ateez has been performing "Bad," the title song from its latest mini album, "Golden Hour: Part.5," on Korean music shows. On SBS' music program "Inkigayo," which aired on June 28, San, the group's main dancer and lead vocalist, drew widespread attention when he took the stage wearing a white tank top. During the dance break in the latter half of the song, Sa

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TVXQ’s U-Know solo show relocated due to protests

TVXQ's U-Know has decided to move his upcoming Seoul concerts to Jamsil Indoor Stadium, as access to the original venue remains difficult, label SM Entertainment said Tuesday. He was planning to kick off his solo tour “U-Know Project 26: Scene #1” with three shows at Ticketlink Live Arena in Seoul on July 17 to 19. The venue, formerly known as the Olympic Handball Gymnasium, served as a vote-counting site during the June 3 local elections, and has been taken over by protesters who are decrying t

British Museum adds special Korea Gallery program for BTS’ ‘The City Arirang’

The British Museum is hosting a special program inspired by BTS’ latest album as part of the group’s “The City Arirang” fan festival that accompanies its world tour stop in London. Running until July 23, the program takes place at the museum’s Korea Gallery through an interactive exhibition titled “Korea Gallery Trail.” It invites visitors to explore Korean cultural artifacts connected to the themes of BTS’ fifth LP, “Arirang.” According to Big Hit Music, the program links selected permanent exh

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Taemin to perform at K-pop concert in Poland

Taemin of SHINee is slated to participate in Sound in Colors in Poland, which will be held in Chorzow on Aug. 15-16, according to the event organizer on Tuesday. He will go live on the second day of the outdoor K-pop festival. Touting him as “an artist setting the standard for live performance and continually pushing the boundaries of solo K-pop,” the festival host added that “His performances combine precise choreography, theatrical narrative and a distinctive sound at the crossroads of pop, R&

'Dracula' featuring Jennie climbs to new peak on Billboard 100

"Dracula," a collaboration between Jennie of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK and Australian act Tame Impala, rose to No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, its highest rank to date, according to the chart uploaded Tuesday (U.S. time). The song moved up two notches from the previous week, the chart showed, becoming the highest-placing track by Jennie on the Hot 100 since her debut. Originally released as a solo track by Tame Impala in October last year, "Dracula" gained renewed traction after a remix featuring Jennie was released in February, going viral on short-form video platforms and climbing up the rankings. Elsewhere on the chart, the collaborative single "Iconic By Mistake" by girl groups Le Sserafim, Illit and Katseye reached No. 49, down six spots from the previous week. The BTS single "Swim" remained on the chart for the 15th straight week, coming in at No. 76. On the Billboard 200 albums chart, K-pop boy group Ateez claimed its third No. 1, with its new album, "Golden Hour: Part. 5." "ARIRANG," the fifth studio album by BTS, ranked No. 19, while the original soundtrack for the Netflix animat

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'Dracula' featuring Jennie climbs to new peak on Billboard 100

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- "Dracula," a collaboration between Jennie of K-pop gir

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INFINITE’s Kim Myung Soo (L) To Sit Out Upcoming Fan Meeting Tour

INFINITE’s Kim Myung Soo (L) will not be joining the rest of the group on their upcoming fan meeting tour. On July 7, Kim Myung Soo’s agency Look Media announced that Kim Myung Soo would be unable to participate in INFINITE’s upcoming fan meeting “INFINITE Rally V” due to scheduling conflicts. The company’s full announcement

ATEEZ And CORTIS Earn Double Crowns On Circle Weekly Charts

Circle Chart has revealed its chart rankings for the week of June 21 to 27! Album Chart ATEEZ achieved a double crown on this week’s charts, topping both the physical album chart and the digital download chart with their new mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5” and its title track “BAD.” ATEEZ swept two of

KARD’s “Don’t Recall” Becomes Their 1st MV To Hit 100 Million Views

KARD has just hit the 100 million mark for the first time on YouTube! On July 8 at around 2 p.m. KST, KARD’s music video for their 2017 pre-debut single “Don’t Recall” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, making it the group’s first music video ever to reach the milestone. KARD first released the music

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KATSEYE To Release 1st Feature Film “WILD HEARTS” In Cinemas Around The World

KATSEYE is about to hit the silver screen in countries across the globe! On July 8, KATSEYE announced that they would be releasing a new feature film next month called “WILD HEARTS.” Directed by Nadia Hallgren, “KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS” will offer fans a behind-the-scenes look inside the group’s journey, starting from their survival show “Dream

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Watch: Hearts2Hearts Takes 2nd Win For “Lemon Tang” On “Show Champion”; Performances By Choi Yoojung, Keyveatz, And More

Hearts2Hearts has won their second music show trophy for “Lemon Tang”! On the July 8 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were dodree’s “HAWWAH,” ATEEZ’s “BAD,” Hearts2Hearts’s “Lemon Tang,” SEVENTEEN’s V8’s “singasong,” and UAU’s “GENE.” Hearts2Hearts ultimately took the win. Congratulations to Hearts2Hearts! Watch the winner announcement and their winning speech below: Performers

Winwin Leaves NCT And SM + Shares Heartfelt Letter To Fans

WinWin is officially parting ways with SM Entertainment. On July 8, SM Entertainment announced that WinWin’s exclusive contract with the agency has come to an end. As a result, he will also conclude his activities as a member of NCT. The agency shared the following statement: Hello, this is SM Entertainment. We would like to

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Red Velvet Unveils New Design Of Official Light Stick

Get ready for a sweet new version of Red Velvet’s official light stick! On July 8, Red Velvet unveiled a teaser for Version 2 of their official light stick. Featuring a brand-new design, the updated light stick resembles a cupcake, complete with the group’s signature “RV” logo on top like a cherry. Check out the

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11 C-Dramas Starring Actors With K-Pop Roots

There are many Chinese actors who first began their careers as K-pop idols before returning to China to pursue acting full-time, while others actually started out in the Chinese entertainment industry as actors and later stepped onto the K-pop stage. At the same time, there are also those who continue to balance both worlds, moving

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TWICE’s Sana Confirmed To Make Acting Debut

TWICE’s Sana is set to take on her first acting role! On July 8, a media outlet reported that Sana will star in the new film “Nyangi” (literal title). In response to the report, Sana’s agency JYP Entertainment confirmed, “Sana will star as a lead in the film ‘Nyangi.'” “Nyangi” is a joint Korea-Japan production

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CORTIS Unveils Official Light Stick

COER get ready—CORTIS will be releasing their official light stick! On July 8, CORTIS unveiled a teaser showcasing their official light stick, which features a sleek, earthy design with a clear center prominently displaying the group’s name. Check out the teaser below! Are you excited for the new light stick? CORTIS is currently gearing up

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ATEEZ’s Yunho Confirmed To Have Broken Up With Longtime Girlfriend

ATEEZ’s agency has confirmed that Yunho has parted ways with his longtime girlfriend. On July 8, MHN Sports reported that Yunho had ended his long-term relationship with his non-celebrity girlfriend approximately three months ago. According to the report, sources close to Yunho claimed that the two had been friends since their school days before developing

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