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ONEUS is gearing up for their final comeback under RBW! On January 6, a “logo motion” video was revealed for ONEUS’s upcoming single album, which is set to be released on January 20 at 6 p.m. KST. As ONEUS is gearing up to part ways with RBW, this will be the group’s final comeback under… The post appeared first on .
Idntt, the ambitious mega boy group project under Modhaus, took another major leap toward its full debut on Monday with the launch of its second unit, Yesweare. Unveiled through a high-energy performance at Blue Square Sol Travel Hall in Yongsan-gu, central Seoul, Yesweare were introduced as eight new members to the Idntt system. The unit joins the seven members of Unevermet, the project’s first unit that debuted in August 2025. During Monday’s showcase, the 15 members of Idntt talked about the
Katseye’s new single “Internet Girl” entered Spotify’s Global Daily Top Songs Chart at No. 13. The catchy dance tune rolled out on Friday and generated approximately 2.87 million streams on the platform on the day of release, the most for the group. The latest endeavor pushed back its previous release on the chart as well. “Gabriela” jumped 38 rungs on Spotify’s Weekly Top Songs Global Chart to No. 14, and “Gnarly” reentered the chart at No. 191. The former is sitting at No. 63 on Billboard’s Ho
CLOSE YOUR EYES has unveiled their official light stick! On January 5, CLOSE YOUR EYES released a new poster unveiling the design for their official light stick, which features golden accents and a clock that signals their debut date April 1 with the time. Check out the light stick design below! The light stick will… The post appeared first on .
BTS is set to release a highly anticipated full-length studio album on March 20, marking the group’s first collective release since the seven members completed their compulsory service in South Korea’s military in 2024 and 2025. The album is to contain 14 tracks, according to Big Hit Music. The label said the decision to return with a full-length album was made to “fully capture and convey what BTS is thinking at this point.” Industry insiders, however, see a clearer long-term objective behind t
NCT’s Jeno and Jaemin’s upcoming short-form drama “WIND UP” has unveiled its main trailer! “WIND UP” is a coming-of-age sports drama that follows Woo Jin (Jeno), a high school baseball pitcher who can no longer throw a strike, and Tae Hee (Jaemin), a transfer student who appoints himself as Woo Jin’s manager. The drama captures… The post appeared first on .
While an increasing number of K-pop groups are choosing to debut quicker and leaner under smaller lineups, Modhaus’ mega boy band project idntt is moving in the opposite direction. The expanding boy group project officially scaled up to 15 members on Monday with the launch of its second unit, yesweare, taking another step toward its final lineup. Developed by Modhaus, the company behind girl group tripleS, idntt is designed as a gradual rollout toward its final 24-member lineup. The structure began taking shape last August with the debut of unevermet, a seven-member unit that served as the introduction to idntt. This week, the project moved into its next chapter as the eight-member yesweare joined idntt’s lineup, bringing the group to 15 members ahead of a still-unrevealed final unit, itsnotover, which will complete the full roster. To mark the expansion, idntt released the album “yesweare” on Monday, beginning its promotions as a 15-member team. Hours before the album drop, all 15 members gathered at Blue Square SOL Travel Hall in Yongsan District, Seoul, for a press event intro
Weverse Co. said Monday it has formed an internal task force to comprehensively inspect the entire process of its fan event lottery, following revelations that a staffer attempted to manipulate the results of a fan signing event with users’ personal data in November. "An internal investigation into the staff member involved is currently underway. In addition to identifying shortcomings related to this case, we will swiftly review and revise the overall system and institutional framework,” Wevers
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Big Bang’s Daesung brought his nine-month "Daesung 2025 Asia Tour: D's Wave" to a heartfelt close over the weekend with the finale at Ticket Link Live Arena in Songpa-gu, southern Seoul. The tour, spanning 11 cities across the continent, concluded with three back-to-back shows from Friday to Sunday, with the Friday performance tacked on due to high demand. The rare solo concert saw fans fill the arena waving Big Bang’s iconic yellow crown light stick — the "VIP Bong" — alongside Daesung’s own of
A woman who repeatedly visited the home of BTS member Jung Kook and caused disturbances has been arrested by police, authorities said. Yongsan Police Station in central Seoul said on Jan. 4 that it arrested a Brazilian woman in her 30s on suspicion of violating the anti-stalking law after she went to Jung Kook’s residence in Yongsan District at around 2:50 p.m. that day. Police said the woman caused a disturbance in front of the house, including throwing mail. She had also visited Jung Kook’s home twice in December and was arrested at the scene, with Jung Kook’s side requesting a no-contact order at the time, police said. Officers plan to investigate her further to determine the details of the case. It is not the first time Jung Kook has faced intrusion attempts at his residence. In June last year, a Chinese woman in her 30s was arrested on attempted housebreaking charges after visiting the home around the date of his military discharge and repeatedly trying to enter a door code, before later receiving a suspended indictment. In October, a Korean woman in her 40s was referred to
Netflix's hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" has clinched two prizes at the Critics Choice Awards, winning Best Animated Feature and Best Song. The movie directed by Korean Canadian filmmaker Maggie Kang was named Best Animated Feature at the 31st Critics Choice Awards held Sunday (local time) in Santa Monica, California. It beat out major studio contenders, including Disney's "Zootopia 2" and Pixar's "Elio," as well as "In Your Dreams" and "Arco." "KPop Demon Hunters" also secured the Best Song award for "Golden," adding a second trophy on the night. The American film tells the story of a fictional K-pop girl group, Huntr/x, who uses their music to fight evil spirits and save the world. By topping high-profile titles from traditional animation powerhouses Disney and Pixar, the film has boosted its profile in the run-up to the Academy Awards, where it is now seen as a strong contender.
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OneWe's digital single “Ferris Wheel” will be released Jan. 14, agency RBW Entertainment announced Monday. After a series of teaser content, including photographs and trailer videos, the group's signature breezy beats and warm melody will return next week. The single will set the tone for OneWe's upcoming demo album, “Studio We: Recording #4,” which releases Jan. 30. Through it, the band gives listeners a closer look at its songs, including "Ferris Wheel," unveiling the “guide” versions of them.
82Major will visit four cities in Europe for its Be the Tiger tour in March, agency Great M Entertainment announced Monday. An expansion of the group's upcoming Seoul concerts slated for Jan. 24 and 25, the Europe tour will kick off with a show in Paris before heading to Berlin, Amsterdam and London. Last month, 82Major had its first fan meetup in Japan to celebrate the launch of its official fandom community 82de. The group performed a series of its songs at the Tokyo ceremony, including “Troph
Kiss of Life teased its return with a video released Monday via agency S2 Entertainment. The monochrome trailer featured a phrase from the group's debut promotion: “I wanna breathe. We’ll let you breathe.” As implied by the clip's title, “Coming soon in April,” the four-member group will be releasing a new album in April. The new release follows the group's fourth EP “224,” released in June last year, and its first EP in Japan, “Tokyo Mission Start,” which was released in November. Last month, t
Global K-pop sensation BTS will return with a new full-length album on March 20, the group announced through fan platform Weverse at midnight on Monday. The new release marks BTS’ first full-group comeback in nearly four years, since their anthology album “Proof” in June 2022. It’s also their first full-length release in nearly six years since releasing “Map of the Soul: 7” in February 2020. Comprising 14 tracks, the upcoming album reflects the group’s personal thoughts and shared journey over t
MONSTA X’s Joohoney is here with new music! On January 5 at 6 p.m. KST, Joohoney released his second mini album “INSANITY” along with the music video for the title track “STING.” “STING” is a hip hop track inspired by Muhammad Ali’s famous line, “I’m gonna float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.”… The post appeared first on .
Teen Top’s Changjo has announced that he is currently in a relationship! Earlier on January 1, rapper-turned-entrepreneur Kasper posted a photo on her Instagram showing herself on a date with a man in a car and tagged Changjo’s official Instagram account. On January 5, Changjo took to his Instagram account to personally acknowledge that he… The post appeared first on .
ENA’s “IDOL I” has shared new stills ahead of its upcoming episode! “IDOL I” is a mystery courtroom romance drama starring Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung as Maeng Se Na, a star lawyer and devoted fan who takes on the case of her favorite idol Do Ra Ik (Kim Jae Yeong) after he is accused of murder.… The post appeared first on .
Baby DONT Cry’s Yihyun will be the newest MC to join SBS’s “Inkigayo”! On January 5, a source from SBS confirmed, “P NATION’s first girl group Baby DONT Cry’s leader Yihyun will join SBS’s ‘Inkigayo’ as a new MC.” Yihyun will be joining current MCs TWS’s Shinyu and &TEAM’s EJ. Earlier in December last year,… The post appeared first on .
Weverse Company has released a lengthy statement apologizing for a recent incident involving the leak of personal information. Previously, a former Weverse Company employee (hereafter referred to as “A”) recently leaked the personal information of a fan (hereafter referred to as “B”), who had applied to a RIIZE fan signing event, to an acquaintance. This… The post appeared first on .
YH Entertainment (formerly YUEHUA Entertainment) has shared an update regarding Yoo Seungeon and Ji Yunseo. Following Yoo Seungeon and Ji Yunseo’s departure from EVNNE, YH Entertainment released the following statement on January 5. Last month, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that EVNNE—a project group consisting of seven former “BOYS PLANET” contestants—will be restructured as a permanent five-member… The post appeared first on .
