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Katseye to perform at Grammy Awards as Best New Artist nominee

HYBE's U.S.-based girl group Katseye will perform at the Grammy Awards early next month, the Recording Academy has said. The K-pop sextet is among eight nominees for Best New Artist set to perform at the 2026 awards ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 1, the academy said Wednesday (U.S. time). Singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter, who earned six nominations this year following the success of her latest album, has also been confirmed as a performer. Other performers will be announced later. Formed through HYBE's global audition project "The Debut: Dream Academy," Katseye made its U.S. debut in June 2024. It gained attention from global music fans soon after entering the U.S. Billboard's Hot 100 main songs chart with "Gnarly" and "Gabriela." The group released the new single "Internet Girl" early this year.

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Ive’s Wonyoung co-wrote for upcoming album: report

Ive's Jang Wonyoung helped write the lyrics for “Bang Bang,” a B-side track from the group’s upcoming album, a local media report said Wednesday. The album releases at the end of next month, about six months after the group's fourth EP, “Ive Secret.” Ive's last EP was fronted by “XOXZ,” which made Billboard's “The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2025: Staff Picks.” Jang also co-authored lyrics for the song that bagged Ive four trophies from television music chart shows. Ive will kick off the Asian leg of

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BTS wins nod for filming at historic sites for Gwanghwamun show

SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- Cultural heritage authorities have granted conditiona...

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Katseye to perform at Grammy Awards as Best New Artist nominee

SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Yonhap) -- Hybe's U.S.-based girl group Katseye will perform at ...

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Kian84 praises BTS’ Jin for unwavering fan loyalty, even off camera

Entertainer Kian84 has drawn attention for praising Jin of BTS for what he described as an unusually strong sense of loyalty toward fans that continues even when cameras are turned off. On Jan. 20, a new video titled "Spending a day with Chuu" was released on Kian84’s YouTube channel Life 84. The episode features the singer Chuu as a guest. During the video, the production staff mentioned the popular K-pop fan gesture known as the “biting heart,” noting that Kian84 seemed unfamiliar with it. Chuu then recalled her own experience with the gesture, saying she created the biting heart out of excitement when seeing fans, but did not realize how much attention it received at the time because she was not active on social media. She added that seeing senior celebrities frequently use the gesture later made her appreciate it more. The conversation eventually shifted to marriage. When Chuu asked Kian84 whether he had plans to marry, he replied that he did before playfully turning the question back on her. Chuu said she views marriage as simply one stage of life, prompting Kian84 to joke tha

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UNIS Postpones New York Concert

UNIS has postponed their “Ever Last” concert in New York, which was originally scheduled to kick off their tour next week. On January 21 local time, Studio PAV announced that the New York stop of UNIS’s “Ever Last” tour, which was scheduled for January 28, would now be taking place on February 7 instead. Originally,… The post appeared first on .

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Watch: ALPHA DRIVE ONE Takes 1st-Ever Win On “Show Champion” With “FREAK ALARM”; Performances By idntt, Chuu, And More

Just nine days after their official debut, ALPHA DRIVE ONE has won the first music show trophy of their career! On the January 21 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s “FREAK ALARM,” Apink’s “Love Me More,” ENHYPEN‘s “Knife,” SAY MY NAME’s “UFO (ATTENT!ON),” and SEVENTEEN’s DxS’s “Blue.” The… The post appeared first on .

Celebrity drug cases could resurface as Hwang Hana reportedly names entertainers

Concerns of another celebrity drug scandal are resurfacing in South Korea after Hwang Hana, a former girlfriend of singer Park Yoo-chun, was indicted on drug charges and reportedly mentioned other entertainers during questioning. Hwang, 37, the granddaughter of the founder of Namyang Dairy Products, was formally indicted and detained on Jan. 20 for violations of the Narcotics Control Act, according to the Anyang branch of the Suwon District Prosecutors’ Office. Prosecutors said Hwang is accused of encouraging two acquaintances to use methamphetamine at an apartment in Seoul’s Gangnam district in July 2023 and personally administering the drug via injection. After police began searching one of her alleged accomplices, Hwang left South Korea for Thailand the following day. Despite later learning that her passport had been invalidated and that she was under an Interpol red notice, she did not return, instead entering Cambodia illegally, prosecutors said. Hwang remained abroad until late last year, when she signaled her intention to surrender. She was arrested by police aboard a South Ko

[Exclusive] Misinformation swirls around 'Show! Music Core in Macau'

False rumors are circulating online regarding the venue for MBC's upcoming concert, claiming to confirm its location despite the venue remaining officially undecided. "Show! Music Core," a popular K-pop concert, is slated to host its Macau edition Feb. 7-8. Although the event itself has been confirmed, misinformation spreading across Chinese social media platforms has asserted that it will be held at the Macao Outdoor Performance Venue — one of the city’s largest outdoor concert sites. However,

Hybe America teams with Netflix on scripted K-pop series

Hybe America, Netflix and content creator Alan Chikin Chow will be teaming up for a scripted series on the making of a pop group inspired by Hybe’s K-pop production system, according to Hybe on Wednesday. The project marks the latest development in Hybe America’s global content strategy, following the global partnership agreement signed with Chow last April, which now includes Netflix as a core collaborator in the project. The upcoming series will follow a group of aspiring pop idol rejects enro

What to expect from Netflix Korea in 2026: Dramas, reality and big names

Netflix pledged to continue its long-term investment in Korean content as it unveiled an ambitious 2026 lineup featuring high-profile dramas and reality shows. "If someone had said 10 years ago that Korean content would become the global center of the industry and people worldwide would wear costumes from Korean dramas and sing K-pop-themed animation soundtracks, they would have called it a dream," Kang Dong-han, vice president of Netflix Korea, said during a press conference, Wednesday. He outlined two key commitments for Netflix's future in Korea, underscoring the company's confidence in Korean storytelling. "We promise a long-term and unwavering investment in Korean content because we have a firm belief in its potential," Kang said. 2026 lineup This year’s drama lineup is led by the romantic comedy “Boyfriend on Demand,” in which BLACKPINK’s Jisoo plays a webtoon producer who turns to a virtual dating simulation service to escape the exhaustion of reality. She stars opposite actor Seo In-guk in the series. Veteran actor Choi Min-sik will make his Netflix debut in "Notes from the

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What to expect from Netflix Korea in 2026: Dramas, reality and big names

Netflix pledged to continue its long-term investment in Korean content as it unveiled an ambitious 2026 lineup featuring high-profile dramas and reality shows. "If someone had said 10 years ago that Korean content would become the global center of the industry and people worldwide would wear costumes from Korean dramas and sing K-pop-themed animation soundtracks, they would have called it a dream," Kang Dong-han, vice president of Netflix Korea, said during a press conference, Wednesday. He outlined two key commitments for Netflix's future in Korea, underscoring the company's confidence in Korean storytelling. "We promise a long-term and unwavering investment in Korean content because we have a firm belief in its potential," Kang said. 2026 lineup This year’s drama lineup is led by the romantic comedy “Boyfriend on Demand,” in which BLACKPINK’s Jisoo plays a webtoon producer who turns to a virtual dating simulation service to escape the exhaustion of reality. She stars opposite actor Seo In-guk in the series. Veteran actor Choi Min-sik will make his Netflix debut in "Notes from the

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Fifty Fifty’s hip-hop attempt recognized by US fans

Fifty Fifty’s first crack at hip-hop proved to be a success in the US, according to its agency Attract. “Skittlez” made the top 40 on Mediabase’s Radio Airplay Chart, which tallies plays on radio stations in the country. The track sits at No. 38, after debuting at No. 56. “Skittlez” is one of three tracks on the group's third digital single, “Too Much Part 1,” released in November last year. Earlier this month, the group held its first overseas fan meetup, “Let’s Play Tweny Party,” in Taiwan. Tw

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G-Dragon to expand first solo fan meetings to Japan, Thailand

G-Dragon will expand his first solo fan meetings beyond South Korea to Japan and Thailand, meeting fans in three countries as anticipation builds among his global fandom, known as Fam. The artist announced the additional stops on Tuesday, confirming the fan meeting series will begin in Seoul from Feb. 6 to 8. He will then travel to Yokohama, Japan for shows at Pia Arena MM from Feb. 13 to 15, before concluding the schedule with fan meetings on Feb. 21 and 22 at Bitec in Bangkok. A newly unveiled

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Zerobaseone teases fan song

A snippet of “Roses,” Zerobaseone’s single dedicated to fans, was shared on Wednesday as part of a trailer video, via agency WakeOne Entertainment. Artwork for the new single features a bouquet of roses blooming underwater. The song title is inspired by the name of their official fandom community, Zerose, which combines “zero” and “rose.” The single releases Friday as the second prerelease from its special unlimited album. “Re-Flow,” slated to be the last album from the project band, hits shelve

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Yena drops single in Japan

Choi Yena released a Japanese language version of “Nemonemo” on Wednesday, said agency YH Entertainment. The original song was released in 2024 as the title track of her third single album. Co-written by Zico, the electronic dance tune's music video garnered 20 million views on YouTube. The new single comes about two months after she released “Star!” in Japan, a collaboration with virtual singer Hatsune Miku. Choi is also set to share a live performance clip of her singing “Nemonemo” in Japanese

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BTS wins nod for filming at historic sites for Gwanghwamun show

Cultural heritage authorities have granted conditional approval for K-pop megastar BTS to film at major historic sites in central Seoul, as the band plans a major performance in the Gwanghwamun area to promote its long-awaited comeback in March. The Korea Heritage Service said Tuesday its Cultural Heritage Committee reviewed and conditionally approved a request by Hybe, the K-pop company behind BTS, to use Gyeongbok Palace and the Sungnyemun gate for the project. The approval requires a subcommi

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BLACKPINK’s Rosé And HUNTR/X Nominated For 2026 BRIT Awards

BLACKPINK’s Rosé and HUNTR/X have scored nominations for this year’s BRIT Awards! On January 21 local time, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) officially announced the nominees for the 2026 BRIT Awards, which is widely considered the most high-profile music awards ceremony in the United Kingdom. HUNTR/X, the fictional girl group from the popular animated film… The post appeared first on .

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TWS’s Jihoon To Sit Out Upcoming Concerts And 2nd Anniversary Live

TWS’s Jihoon will not be joining his group for some of their upcoming activities, including their concerts in Macau and Kaohsiung. Earlier this month, Jihoon’s father passed away due to illness, leading the TWS member to sit out the group’s fan signing events in Beijing this past weekend. On January 21, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that… The post appeared first on .

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Hyeri, aespa’s Karina, Kim Do Hoon, And More Put Their Heads Together To Solve Mysteries In “Agents Of Mystery 2”

“Agents of Mystery 2” has shared its first stills of the cast! On January 21, Netflix held its “Next on Netflix 2026 Korea” event in Seoul, introducing the creative direction and lineup of its upcoming content for the year. During the event, Netflix highlighted the upcoming second season of “Agents of Mystery” and shared the first glimpse… The post appeared first on .

Jisoo And Seo In Guk Are Rival Webtoon Producers In New Rom-Com Drama “Boyfriend On Demand”

Netflix’s upcoming drama “Boyfriend on Demand” has shared its first sneak peek of BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Seo In Guk in character! On January 21, Netflix held its “Next on Netflix 2026 Korea” event in Seoul, introducing the creative direction and lineup of its upcoming content for the year. During the event, Netflix introduced the upcoming… The post appeared first on .

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