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Male K-pop acts revive early-2000s dance-pop in latest wave of releases

A growing number of K-pop boy groups are looking to the dance-pop's past as they shape its future. In recent years, many idol releases have been built around short-form-friendly hooks, easy-listening melodies and highly segmented song structures optimized for social media consumption. But some of K-pop’s leading male acts are increasingly embracing a more traditional approach to dance-pop — one characterized by strong melodic lines, dramatic song progression and clear verse-chorus-bridge structu

EJAE celebrates ‘extraordinary’ World Cup experience with fiancé

EJAE is celebrating a major career milestone with her future husband by her side. The Korean American singer-songwriter shared a series of photos from her trip to Mexico City following her performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, including a snapshot with her fiancé, Sam Kim. “Such an extraordinary experience! Mexico City, you are beautiful,” EJAE wrote alongside the Instagram post on Wednesday. In one photo, the couple press their cheeks together while posing at Estadio Azteca, offering fans a rare glimpse into their relationship just months before their wedding. EJAE and Kim are set to tie the knot in November. EJAE took the stage at Estadio Azteca during the World Cup’s opening festivities, joining Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli for a performance of “DNA,” the tournament’s official anthem. David Guetta and Megan Thee Stallion also appear on the recorded track, while EJAE contributed Korean lyrics to the song. The singer also drew attention for wearing sneakers during the performance rather than dress shoes, reportedly to help minimize damage to the stadium’

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Riize earns 4th million-seller with 2nd EP ‘II’

Riize has added another million-selling album to its growing catalog, as the group’s second EP, “II,” surpassed 1 million copies sold within four days of its release. According to SM Entertainment on Friday, Hanteo Chart revealed the day before that the six-member group’s latest release exceeded 1 million cumulative sales, marking the fourth million-selling album of Riize’s career. The achievement follows Riize’s 2023 debut single, “Get A Guitar,” their first 2024 EP “Riizing” and the group’s fi

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Le Sserafim’s Chaewon to resume activities

Kim Chaewon of Le Sserafim will rejoin her bandmates from next week, Source Music said Friday. The artist has taken a month off to treat neck pains, and has recovered enough to resume activities, according to the agency. The leader of the group has been absent from promoting “Boompala,” the focus track from the group's second studio album “Pureflow Pt. 1.” The LP has been on the Billboard 200 for three weeks, having entered at No. 10. The single ranked No. 176 and No. 108 on the Global 200 and G

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Monsta X’s Minhyuk releases 1st solo music

Minhyuk of Monsta X will put out the solo digital single “Reaching” on Friday, Starship Entertainment has announced. This marks the first official solo music he is publishing, although he dropped mixtape “Ongshimi,” produced by bandmate Jooheon, in 2019. The performer portrays taking one step at a time to reach his fans through the modern rock tune. Singer and songwriter Ha Hyunsang participated in the lyrics and melody of the song. Meanwhile, Monsta X concluded the Latin American leg of “The X:

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TXT Yeonjun’s 2nd solo EP to serve up ‘Ice Cream’

Yeonjun of Tomorrow X Together disclosed the title of the main track from his second solo set through a short video clip via Big Hit Music on Friday. He appeared with an ice cream truck and gazed into the camera before the song title filled the screen in the 16-second video, titled “Ice Cream Is Coming.” The singer is bringing out the EP “No Labels: Part 02” on July 10, with the lead single dubbed “Ice Cream,” hinting at an ambition for a summer anthem. The upcoming extended play is expected to

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TWS teases 2nd single in Japan

TWS released a series of teaser visuals for its second single in Japan, "Soda Soda," set to drop Aug. 4, via agency Pledis Entertainment on Friday. The three-track single album comes after its fifth EP, "No Tragedy," claimed the No. 1 spot on Oricon's Daily Album Ranking in Japan. The mini album logged 250,000 shipments and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan. It ranked No. 10 in the midyear top album sales ranking compiled by Billboard Japan. "Soda Soda" marks

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KATSEYE’s “Gnarly” Becomes Their 2nd MV To Hit 200 Million Views

KATSEYE has hit the 200 million mark with another music video! On June 19 at around 10:38 p.m. KST, the music video for KATSEYE’s “Gnarly” surpassed 200 million views on YouTube, making it their second music video to do so after “Touch.” KATSEYE originally released the music video for “Gnarly” on April 30, 2025 at

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UNB Hints At Reunion Project With Exciting New Teaser

UNB may be reuniting soon! On June 19 at 8 p.m. KST, UNB surprised fans with an unexpected post on X (formerly Twitter)—marking the group’s first social media update since officially concluding group activities in January 2019. The teaser image features UNB’s logo along with the words “REBORN · REBOOT · REUNITE,” sparking speculation about

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BOYNEXTDOOR Takes 1st Win For “VIRAL” On “Music Bank”

BOYNEXTDOOR has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “VIRAL”! KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank” did not air a new episode on June 19, but the music show still announced this week’s winner on its official website. BOYNEXTDOOR took the win with a total of 14,877 points on the Music Bank K-Chart

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8TURN’s Kyungmin To Sit Out Upcoming Album Promotions To Focus On Recovery

8TURN’s Kyungmin will not be participating in the group’s upcoming album promotions as he continues to focus on his recovery. In April, Kyungmin temporarily halted activities after experiencing stomach-related symptoms and was later diagnosed with complex health issues resulting from a gastric ulcer. On June 19, MNH Entertainment shared an update on Kyungmin’s condition, revealing

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RESCENE Announces Release Of Special Single “Pretty Girl”

RESCENE has announced a special new release! On June 19, the group unveiled a teaser poster for their upcoming special single “Pretty Girl,” which is set to drop on July 8 at 6 p.m. KST. RESCENE had previously teased that their next release would be a remake song. While details have yet to be officially

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XLOV Announces Dates And Cities For Asia Tour “Serving-X”

XLOV has announced the first stops for their upcoming Asia tour! On June 19, XLOV unveiled the dates and locations for their Asia Tour “Serving-X.” The tour will kick off in Seoul on July 18 and 19 before heading to Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, and Osaka. Additional cities and dates will be announced at

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Hani Takes On Countless Responsibilities After Her Family Falls On Hard Times In “Love On The Menu”

The upcoming drama “Love on the Menu” has unveiled the first stills of EXID’s Hani in character! “Love on the Menu” is a family romance drama that follows two former lovers who reunite eight years after a painful breakup. As they reconnect, they piece together the fragments of their broken families and create the warmest

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ILLIT’s Moka To Temporarily Halt Activities Due To Health Concerns

ILLIT’s Moka will be temporarily suspending her activities to focus on her health and recovery. Earlier, Moka took a break from activities in late April before returning at the end of May and participating in the final week of ILLIT’s promotions for “MAMIHLAPINATAPAI.” On June 19, BELIFT LAB announced that Moka has been receiving treatment

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Zhang Hao Talks About His Time On “Boys Planet,” A New Beginning With AND2BLE, And More

Zhang Hao has recently sat down with Singles magazine for a pictorial and interview! In the interview, Zhang Hao candidly shared stories about how music has shaped him from childhood to the present. While majoring in classical violin, he became fascinated by K-pop after seeing a performance by GOT7, which led to his decision to

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Ailee’s Agency Denies Pregnancy Rumors

Singer Ailee’s agency has denied the recent pregnancy rumors circulating on social media. Previously, Ailee performed on stage at a local festival, where she sang several songs including her hit track “U&I.” Following the event, videos and photos of the performance spread across online communities and social media platforms, leading to the unexpected pregnancy rumors

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