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79 shows in 34 cities: BTS unveils record-breaking world tour

BTS is set to embark on its largest-ever world tour this spring, a sprawling stadium run that will span five continents and rewrite touring records in K-pop. The group will kick off the tour in April, marking its first full-scale global concert series since concluding “BTS Permission to Dance on Stage” in Las Vegas in 2022. The announcement was made midnight Tuesday via Weverse, a global fandom platform, alongside the release of an official “BTS World Tour” poster. The tour will begin in Goyang,

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NCT Dream’s Jisung to join hit TV drama: report

Jisung of NCT Dream will start shooting a TV drama series next month, according to a local media report Wednesday. He finalized the decision to join the second season of “Crash,” which centers on traffic-related crimes investigators. Jisung is to take the role of the new and youngest member of the team in the series that premiered in May 2024. The idol had a brief stint in 2011 as a child actor, appearing in drama series “Deep Rooted Tree” as well as on the big screen in “Unbowed,” led by Han Su

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BTS to launch 1st world tour in 4 years in April

K-pop superstar BTS will embark on a new world tour in April, its first in four years, the group's agency said Wednesday as fans prepare for the group's much-anticipated comeback. BTS last held a global tour in 2022, when it wrapped up its "Permission to Dance on Stage" concerts in Las Vegas. According to a statement from BigHit Music, the upcoming tour will kick off in the South Korean city of Goyang before traveling across North and South America, Europe and Asia for a total of 79 shows in 34

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KATSEYE lands 3 songs on Billboard Hot 100, led by 'Gabriela' at No. 21

Hybe's U.S.-based girl group KATSEYE has placed three songs on the U.S. Billboard's main singles chart this week, led by "Gabriela," which rose one spot to a new peak of No. 21 for the group, Billboard said Tuesday (U.S. time). The group's latest release, "Internet Girl," debuted at No. 29, while "Gnarly" slipped seven places to No. 89. The feat marks the act's first time landing three tracks simultaneously on the chart. Songs from the original soundtrack of Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" maintained strong showings on the chart, with "Golden" at No. 3, "Soda Pop" at No. 39, "Your Idol" at No. 49 and "How It's Done" at No. 50. On the Billboard 200 main albums chart, the soundtrack fell one spot to No. 4, extending its run to 29 consecutive weeks inside the top tier. KATSEYE's album "Beautiful Chaos" ranked No. 32, while boy band Stray Kids charted at No. 155 with "Do It."

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BLACKPINK to return with new EP 'Deadline' on Feb. 27

SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Girl group BLACKPINK will release its third EP, "Dead...

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Kang Daniel to begin military service next month

Singer Kang Daniel will begin his mandatory military service Feb. 9, his agency, ARA, said Thursday. The 29-year-old had signaled his plans for enlistment during a press showcase for his sixth EP in June last year, expressing his desire to show as much as he can as a singer before starting his service. Last month, he held his final fan concert in Seoul, an interactive show that combines performances and fan events, before his departure. All able-bodied South Korean men are required to serve at least 18 months in the military in a country that faces security threats from North Korea. Kang Daniel debuted in 2017 and quickly rose to prominence as a member of the project boy group Wanna One. It was formed through the Mnet audition program "Produce 101" Season 2. Following the group's activities, he continued to find success through various solo projects. While Wanna One disbanded at the end of 2018 after 18 months of activity, it is scheduled to be reunited for a reality show on the same TV channel in the first half of this year. According to media reports, Kang is currently discussing ways t

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Kang Daniel to begin military service next month

SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Singer Kang Daniel will begin his mandatory military ...

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[Graphic News] Blackpink’s Rose tops ‘world’s most beautiful faces’ list

Blackpink member Rose has claimed the top spot on TC Candler’s “100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2025.” The US-based film site announced the annual list through its official YouTube channel, which highlights female celebrities worldwide based on global fan votes. Several K-pop stars also ranked high on the list. Karina of Aespa ranked 8th and Jisoo of Blackpink was 11th. Nana, who previously placed 1st two years in a row in 2014 and 2015, was 18th. Other notable entries included Twice’s Tzuyu (20th),

Chaebol heiress-turned-idol Annie returns to Columbia University while keeping her K-pop career alive

Annie of rookie K-pop group AllDay Project is heading back to the classroom — but without putting her celebrity life on pause. The Black Label said Wednesday that Annie will return this month to Columbia University in New York to attend the school’s spring semester. She will use the group’s current break to focus on her studies through May, while still remaining available for select overseas activities, such as fan signing events. The agency said Annie’s return to school does not mean a suspension of group activities. During this period, the other members of AllDay Project will also pursue individual activities, keeping the team active even while Annie balances academics and entertainment. Annie has drawn intense public interest since before her debut, not just as an idol but as a member of one of Korea’s most powerful business families. She is the granddaughter of Lee Myung-hee, the chairwoman of retail giant Shinsegae Group, and the eldest daughter of Chung Yoo-kyung, the company’s president — making her one of the rare “chaebol," or conglomerate, heirs to enter the K-

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AllDay Project’s Annie to resume college

Annie of AllDay Project will return to Columbia University in New York this month and resume studying, her agency The Black Label said Wednesday. She took a leave of absence to launch her career as a member of the group. She is studying art history and visual arts at the Ivy League School. The Shinsegae heiress won her family’s permission to become a K-pop trainee on the condition that she join an Ivy League School. The idol, however, is not suspending her activities, the management company emph

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Katseye places 3 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100

Three singles from Katseye made Billboard’s Hot 100, according to the latest chart published on Tuesday in the US. “Gabriela” climbed up a rung from the previous week to No. 21, the highest spot for the group, and extended its stay on the main songs chart to 25 weeks. The newly released single “Internet Girl” debuted on the chart at No. 29, a career-best for the six-member act. It easily surpassed the entry points of its previous hits, “Gnarly” at No. 92 and “Gabriela” at No. 94. “Gnarly” slid d

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BTS' V hits record 70m followers on Instagram

V of BTS has now amassed a total of 70 million followers on his Instagram account. He is the first male celebrity in Korea to achieve the feat, having set the record with 150 posts. When he opened the account in December 2021, 1 million smashed the follow button in 43 minutes, with 10 million in less than five hours, both earning him Guinness World Records. He has second most followers on social media among K-pop male acts, trailing only his own band, BTS. Last month, V celebrated his 30th birth

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Watch: BLACKPINK Announces February Comeback Date With 1st Teaser For “DEADLINE”

The wait is finally over: BLACKPINK is coming back! On January 15 at midnight KST, BLACKPINK officially announced the date and details for their long-awaited full-group comeback. BLACKPINK will be returning with their third mini album “DEADLINE” on February 27 at 1 p.m. KST. Check out their first teaser for the upcoming release below! The post appeared first on .

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Kang Daniel Announces Military Enlistment Date

Kang Daniel will be enlisting in the military this February. On January 14, Kang Daniel’s agency ARA announced that Kang Daniel will enlist as an active-duty soldier on February 9. The agency’s official statement is as follows: Hello, this is ARA. We would like to provide information regarding the military service of our artist Kang… The post appeared first on .

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Hearts2Hearts Confirmed To Be Gearing Up For February Comeback

Hearts2Hearts will be making a comeback next month! On January 14, Ilgan Sports reported that Hearts2Hearts is set to return with a new digital single toward the end of February. In response to the report, an SM Entertainment representative shared, “Hearts2Hearts is aiming for a late-February comeback and is currently in preparation. We ask for… The post appeared first on .

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Circle Chart Reveals Year-End Digital And Album Charts For 2025

The 2025 year-end charts have been revealed for Circle Chart! Circle Chart combines streaming and download data from all domestic music sites for the digital chart and records album distribution numbers for the album chart. As the yearly charts are based on accumulated data for the year, music released earlier in the year have points… The post appeared first on .

Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun To Perform As Violin Soloist At Orchestra Concert

Girls’ Generation member and actress Seohyun is making a surprise turn as a violinist! On March 13, Seohyun will appear as a special guest soloist at the Sol Philharmonic Orchestra’s 8th regular concert, which will be held at Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul. For this performance, she will present Vittorio Monti’s beloved “Czardas”—where driving rhythms… The post appeared first on .

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NCT’s Jisung Confirmed To Star In “Crash” Season 2

NCT’s Jisung will be returning to the small screen! On January 14, MyDaily reported that NCT DREAM’s Jisung will be starring in ENA’s upcoming drama “Crash 2.” In response to the report, a source from SM Entertainment confirmed, “Jisung will be starring in Season 2 of ENA’s drama ‘Crash.'” First aired in May 2025, “Crash”… The post appeared first on .

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ALLDAY PROJECT’s Annie To Resume Studies At Columbia University

ALLDAY PROJECT’s Annie will resume her studies at Columbia University in the United States this spring! On January 14, ALLDAY PROJECT’s agency THEBLACKLABEL stated, “Annie will be returning to Columbia University in New York this month. She will devote herself to graduating.” Annie plans to use the group’s break period in between comebacks to complete… The post appeared first on .

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KCON 2026 Announces LA And Japan Dates

The dates for KCON 2026 are out! KCON is a major convention and music festival that celebrates Korean pop culture and entertainment in various cities across the globe, and it includes concerts featuring performances by popular K-pop artists. On January 14, KCON confirmed that KCON Japan 2026 will take place from May 8 to 10,… The post appeared first on .