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TXT sweeps charts in Korea, Japan with 8th EP
Korea Herald

Tomorrow X Together’s eighth EP “7th Year: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns” is enjoying chart success at home and in Japan, according to label Big Hit Music. The mini album landed atop Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking and ranked No. 2 on the following day. The six-track EP is also the group's seventh consecutive million-selling album, with more than 1.35 million copies sold on its release day. Focus track “Stick With You” topped Bugs’ real-time and daily songs charts and LINE Music’s daily songs

Jumaat, 17 April 2026

Rose not joining Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella, The Black Label confirms
Korea Herald

The Black Label, the agency behind Rose of Blackpink, said that the singer will not appear as a guest during Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella performance in Indio, California, Friday. “Rose does not have an official schedule to join Sabrina Carpenter’s stage as a special guest,” the agency told The Korea Herald. Speculation had been mounting among fans after images and videos circulated online allegedly showing an artist trailer bearing Rose’s name backstage at the Coachella Main Stage. Reports fro

Enhypen’s Jungwon named ambassador for ‘Seoul International Garden Show’
Korea Herald

Jungwon of Enhypen has been appointed ambassador for the “2026 Seoul International Garden Show,” his agency Belift Lab said Friday. As ambassador, Jungwon will help promote the event through a range of activities, including promotional videos, on-site announcements and social media campaigns. A teaser video released on the event’s official YouTube channel by the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Friday, captures the show's theme, “A garden where Jungwon stays, Seoul Forest,” highlighting the harm

Stray Kids go gold in France with ‘Chk Chk Boom’
Korea Herald

Stray Kids earned gold certification from the French National Phonographic Industry Association with their 2024 hit “Chk Chk Boom,” JYP Entertainment said Friday. The French organization recognized the single for generating more than 15 million streams in the country. It is the first time the group has gone gold in France with a single, although it has four albums that went gold by selling 50,000 units: third LP “5-Star,” eighth EP “Rock-Star,” ninth EP “Ate,” and mixtape “Hop.” “Chk Chk Boom” i

What is BTS eating for preconcert energy boost?
Korea Times

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. BTS has recently unveiled their secret to a quick preconcert energy boost — honey. Photos shared by members V and J-Hope on social media show the group consuming honey while preparing for a recent concert in Goyang. V and J-Hope were seated at a small table backstage, while Jin is seen eating a spoonful honey. The K-pop superstars kicked off their world tour, which spans 85 shows across 34 cities, with concerts held on April 9 and 11–12 at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. Their tour stops include cities in Japan, North America, Europe, South America and Asia. With such a demanding schedule, what can be the benefits of consuming honey? Quick source of energy Honey is a natural food known to help boost vitality and support overall health. Its main components are glucose and fructose, and since more than 90 percent of honey is sugar, it is quickly absorbed by the body, making it an immediate source of energy. Honey is also rich in B vitamins, which support energy metabolism and help reduce fatigue. This makes it particularly useful

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KickFlip has won their second music show trophy for “Eye-Poppin’”! On the April 17 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were KickFlip’s “Eye-Poppin’” and KISS OF LIFE’s “Who is she.” KickFlip ultimately took the prize with a total of 8,974 points. Congratulations to KickFlip! Watch the winner announcement below! Performers on today’s show…

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Yves is here with new music! On April 17 at 1 p.m. KST, Yves unveiled her 4th EP “NAIL” along with the music video for the title track of the same name. With lyrics by Yves, “NAIL (feat. Lolo Zouaï)” is a song with alternative hip hop sounds. It metaphorically depicts a presence that lingers…

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BABYMONSTER has reached a new YouTube milestone! On April 17 at approximately 8 a.m. KST, the girl group’s music video for “SHEESH” surpassed 400 million views, meaning that it took approximately two years, 16 months, and eight hours to achieve the feat since the music video’s release on April 1, 2024 at midnight KST. “SHEESH”…

Xdinary Heroes expands their ‘melting pot’ sound with 8th EP
Korea Herald

Since debuting in 2021, Xdinary Heroes has built a reputation for its wide musical spectrum — often described as a “melting pot” of genres. From emotional rock ballads to hard rock and alternative metal, the band has continuously pushed its sonic boundaries. That approach continues in “Dead And,” the boy band’s seven-track eighth EP set to be released Friday. However, compared to their previous releases, the newest EP places a stronger emphasis on cohesion. “We always try to include a variety of

Babymonster logs 400m views in record time with ‘Sheesh’ music video
Korea Herald

Babymonster amassed 400 million hits on YouTube with the music video for “Sheesh,” label YG Entertainment announced Friday. The video was released in April 2024 accompanying the song that officially marked the group’s debut. It reached the milestone in the fastest time for a music video for a K-pop girl group’s debut single, passing 100, 200 and 300 million views on the platform. “Sheesh” achieved success on Billboard’s global charts, peaking at No. 33 on Global 200 and No. 16 on Global excl. US

Xdinary Heroes turns goodbyes into new beginnings on 'DEAD AND'
Korea Times

What does it mean to say goodbye? For Xdinary Heroes, a six-member band under JYP Entertainment, a goodbye is not the end of the story. It's where the story gets interesting. That idea sits at the core of "DEAD AND," the band's eighth mini-album set for release Friday. The wordplay of the title doubles as a thesis — for the band, a dead end can still become a door to a new start. "An end of a certain chapter may feel literally like a dead end," leader Gunil said during an interview with The Korea Times on Wednesday at a cafe in Seoul's Seongdong District. "But for us, the idea also signals a new beginning." Rather than starting with that phrase, the band built its way toward it. "We worked around the overarching theme of 'farewell,' and once the tracklist was finalized, we chose a title that fit," Gunil said. That theme finds its clearest expression in the album's lead single, "Voyager," selected through an internal vote. Musically, it balances the band's signature intensity with a more accessible structure. "'Voyager' has a sound that fans who like our signature hard style will enjoy, b

Xdinary Heroes turn endings into new beginnings with ‘Dead And’
Korea Herald

Boy band Xdinary Heroes is set to return with its eighth EP, “Dead And,” continuing its streak of genre-blending releases while expanding its narrative of what it means to be a “hero.” Ahead of the album’s release on Friday, the group sat down for a round interview on Wednesday at a cafe in Seongdong-gu, eastern Seoul. “Since this marks our first release of the year, we feel especially excited,” said leader and drummer Gunil. “There are a lot of songs in this album that we really love, and track

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The upcoming music audition program “The Scout” has unveiled its star-studded lineup of masters along with its first teaser! On April 17, ENA announced its new music project “The Scout: Stars Reborn,” revealing Lee Seung Chul, Kim Jae Joong, Red Velvet’s Wendy, DAY6’s Young K, and Choo Sung Hoon as the show’s masters. “The Scout”…

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AMPERS&ONE’s latest comeback is off to a promising start! Last week, the FNC Entertainment boy group returned with their fourth mini album “DEFINITION” and its title track “GOD” on April 8. According to Hanteo Chart, AMPERS&ONE achieved their highest first-week sales yet with the new mini album. In the first week of its release (April…

Katseye to roll out 3rd EP in August
Korea Herald

Katseye is set to release its third EP “Wild” on Aug. 14, agency Hybe X Geffen Records announced Thursday. The mini album will follow over a year since the previous EP, “Beautiful Chaos.” The five-track set was a breakout hit, generating 1 billion streams on Spotify in less than five months and ranking among the top ten in the US in terms of CD sales in 2025. The second EP peaked at No. 4 on Billboard 200 logging 41 weeks on the chart; “Gabriela” and “Gnarly” charted 28 and 13 weeks on its Hot 1

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IU is about to face the fallout of being linked to the grand prince on MBC’s “Perfect Crown”! Set in an alternate universe where modern-day Korea is a constitutional monarchy, “Perfect Crown” tells the love story of Seong Hui Ju (IU), a chaebol heiress who has everything but is only a commoner in status, and…

Galaxy Corp. enters UAE as first Korean entertainment firm
Korea Herald

Galaxy Corp., known as the agency behind G-Dragon, has established a Middle East subsidiary in Dubai, becoming the first Korean entertainment company to set up a regional base in the United Arab Emirates. The company announced the recent launch of Galaxy ME on Friday, adding it plans to accelerate its global expansion through partnerships with government bodies and institutions in the UAE. Cho Sung-hae, CEO of Galaxy ME and co-founder of Galaxy Corporation, met with Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid