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G-Dragon, Stray Kids to perform at Paris charity concert

K-pop stars G-Dragon and Stray Kids are set to return to the stage for a charity concert organized by French first lady Brigitte Macron's hospital foundation in Paris, music industry sources said Thursday. According to the sources, G-Dragon and Stray Kids are among the performers scheduled for the 2026 Le Gala des Pieces Jaunes (Yellow Coins Gala) at Paris La Defense Arena on Jan. 22. The star-studded lineup for the event, organized by the Fondation des Hopitaux, also includes global pop stars Christina Maria Aguilera and A$AP Rocky. Both K-pop acts have previously performed in the event, with Stray Kids taking part in 2024. G-Dragon performed in 2025, alongside fellow BIGBANG member Taeyang, as well as BLACKPINK's Rose and BTS' J-Hope. The foundation has held the Yellow Coins fundraising campaign nearly every year since 1989 to support children and adolescents hospitalized in medical facilities. Since 2023, it has organized concerts featuring musicians from around the world to raise funds through ticket sales.

As BTS comeback nears, speculation grows over collaborators

With less than three months to go to BTS’ album release — in what is likely to be the most anticipated K-pop group comeback of 2026 — speculation continues to run rampant on the internet over the album’s sound and potential collaborators, as well as the album's overall theme. The group announced on Jan. 5 through global fan platform Weverse the impending release of a full-length album consisting of 14 tracks that “delves into the emotional journey and introspection experienced by the members ove

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G-Dragon, Stray Kids to perform at Paris charity concert

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- K-pop stars G-Dragon and Stray Kids are set to return ...

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Park Ji Hoon And Yoo Hae Jin Build An Unlikely Friendship In “The King’s Warden” Posters

“The King’s Warden” has unveiled new official psoters! “The King’s Warden” is the first Korean film to center on the hidden story of King Danjong (Park Ji Hoon). The sixth king of Joseon, Danjong ascended the throne at age 12 but was dethroned by his uncle Grand Prince Suyang and exiled to Cheongnyeongpo, Gangwon Province,… The post appeared first on .

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Hopes rise for Hallyu thaw, but K-pop remains wary of China expansion

Anticipation is rising in South Korea over the possible easing of China’s nearly decadelong restrictions on Korean popular culture, following President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit to the world’s second-largest economy. The unofficial restrictions, widely seen as a Hallyu ban, were imposed in 2016 following South Korea’s deployment of the US THAAD missile defense system, effectively blocking approval for K-pop performances and the broadcast of Korean entertainment content in China. Speaking to th

10 iconic hallyu moments turning a decade old this year

As BTS prepares for its full-group comeback in March and Netflix animation hit "KPop Demon Hunters" continues to draw global attention, hallyu, or the Korean wave, is showing no signs of slowing down. Looking back at the last decade, 2016 was a landmark year that set the stage for today’s global hallyu wave — K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, debuted in 2016 and that same year, the Korean drama "Descendants of the Sun" made a splash as stars Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo gained global fame. Hit dramas, breakthrough idols and blockbuster films did not only entertain — they shaped fandoms, created trends and exported Korean culture across the world. Here's a rundown of 10 iconic moments, songs, films and dramas from 2016 that set the foundation for hallyu's worldwide growth. January: “Reply 1988” Airing from late 2015 to January 2016, "Reply 1988" captured the hearts of viewers with its nostalgic portrayal of Korea in the 1980s, family bonds and first love. The final episode recorded a peak rating of 21.7 percent, the highest ever for a cable TV drama at the time. February: “Descendan

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Hybe, Belift Lab seek legal action against malicious overseas poster

Hybe and its subsidiary label Belift Lab have initiated an international legal campaign against an overseas individual who allegedly spread false information about their artists online, Belift Lab said Thursday. Belift Lab, which manages boy band Enhypen and girl group Illit, filed for the preservation of evidence in an Argentine civil court after identifying the location of the anonymous user who spread rumors about the two groups through proceedings in a US court. The move marks a rare case of

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Rescene to release Japanese language version of 2024 single

Five-member girl group Rescene have recorded their single “Pinball” in Japanese, and will release it on Jan. 21, agency The Muse Entertainment said Thursday. The single is part of the quintet’s first EP, “Scenedrome,” which came out in 2024. It will be the third song from the group to be available in Japanese, after “YoYo” and “UhUh.” The fivesome wrapped up promotions last month for their third EP “Lip Bomb,” which was fronted by two songs — “Heart Drop” and “Bloom.” The music video for "Bloom"

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G Dragon, Stray Kids join lineup for Yellow Coins Gala

G Dragon and Stray Kids will return this year to the French fundraising event Le Gala des Pieces Jaunes, or the Yellow Coins Gala, according to the event organizer on Thursday. The charity concert has been held annually since 2023 to support children’s hospitals, and is hosted by a foundation headed by French first lady Brigitte Macron. This year’s event will be held on Jan. 22 in Paris. Other artists taking to the stage include Christina Aguilera and A$AP Rocky. G Dragon performed at the event

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Woodz tops Melon’s annual streaming chart

A sleeper hit from Woodz was the most played song on Melon this year, according to the annual tally the largest music platform in Korea published on Thursday. “Drowning” by the singer-songwriter was released in 2023 on his fifth EP “Oo-li.” But it gained popularity in late 2024 when a clip of him belting out the rock tune in his military uniform on a music show went viral. It went on to claim the No. 1 spot on Melon’s main songs chart, Top 100 in May last year, as well as a series of music chart

BTS’ Jimin returns to Billboard’s global chart

Jimin of BTS reentered Billboard’s Global excl. US chart with “Who,” extending the single’s stay on the chart to 75 weeks. The 2024 release resurfaced on the chart at No. 152, becoming the longest-charting solo K-pop song. “Who” is the focus track from his second solo EP “Muse,” which has spent 76 consecutive weeks on Billboard’s World Albums Chart, the longest run for an Asian soloist. The dance pop tune entered Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 14 and peaked at No. 12, during its 33-week stay on the

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Stars Graduate From Hanlim Arts School

Many more celebrities have now graduated from Hanlim Arts School! An arts high school attended by many idols and actors, Hanlim Arts School held its graduation ceremony on January 8. Stars including ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yu Jin, IVE’s Leeseo, TWS’s Kyungmin, KickFlip’s Donghyeon, izna’s Ryu Sarang, IDID’s Park Seonghyeon, CLASS:y’s Jimin, idntt’s Lee JaeYoung, The Wind’s… The post appeared first on .

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Watch: ALLDAY PROJECT Takes 1st Win For “LOOK AT ME” On “M Countdown”; Performances By Apink, ILLIT, And More

ALLDAY PROJECT has won their first music show trophy for “LOOK AT ME“! On the January 8 episode of M Countdown, the candidates for first place were ALLDAY PROJECT’s “LOOK AT ME” and Zico and Lilas (YOASOBI’s ikura)’s “DUET.” ALLDAY PROJECT ultimately took the prize with a total of 6,970 points. Congratulations to ALLDAY PROJECT! Watch the… The post appeared first on .

Longtime Friends Lee Si Woo And Dahyun Face Each Other With Heavy Hearts After Crossing A Line In “Love Me”

Lee Si Woo and TWICE’s Dahyun have personally shared insights into what comes after their characters’ first kiss—as well as key viewing points for the latter half of the series! A remake of a Swedish series by Josephine Bornebusch, “Love Me” tells the story of a somewhat selfish yet deeply relatable family, with each member… The post appeared first on .

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Melon Announces Top 100 Songs Of 2025 Year-End Chart

Melon’s year-end chart for 2025 has been revealed! On January 8, the Korean music streaming service revealed its chart of the top 100 songs in 2025, determined by streaming and download counts accumulated throughout the year. WOODZ’s “Drowning,” his 2023 track that made a dramatic rise on charts, was the No. 1 song of the… The post appeared first on .

EXID’s Hani In Talks For New Weekend Drama

EXID’s Hani may return to the small screen for the first time in three years! On January 8, a media outlet reported that Hani will star in KBS’s new Saturday-Sunday drama “Love Is Coming” (literal title). In response to the report, Hani’s agency SUBLIME stated, “Hani is reviewing [the casting offer for] KBS2’s ‘Love Is… The post appeared first on .

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