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Zerobaseone teases 3rd song from last album

Zerobaseone has piqued the curiosities of fans yet again, this time with a poster for a side track from its upcoming album. Against the dark vastness of space, the title of the track “Lovepocalypse” is spelled out in neon cobalt, hinting at new life flickering against the looming apocalypse. The single will be part of the band’s special limited album “Re-Flow,” due out on Feb. 2. The project boy band released two songs earlier this month ahead of the full release: “Running to Future” and “Roses.

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NMIXX Enters Top 40 Of Billboard’s Pop Radio Airplay Chart For 1st Time With “Blue Valentine”

Over three months after its release, NMIXX has just achieved an exciting first on U.S. radio with their hit song “Blue Valentine”! On January 27 local time, Billboard revealed that NMIXX had scored their first-ever entry on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart, which measures weekly plays on mainstream Top 40 radio stations across the United States.… The post appeared first on .

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TWS Announces Comeback With Korean Version Of “Nice To See You Again”

TWS is gearing up for a winter return with a digital single! On January 28 at midnight KST, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that TWS would be releasing the Korean version of “Nice to see you again,” the title track of their Japanese debut single album of the same name, as a digital single. According to the… The post appeared first on .

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ENHYPEN Tops 5 Billboard Charts Including Artist 100 + World Digital Song Sales Chart

ENHYPEN has swept the top spot on multiple Billboard charts with their latest release! Earlier this week, Billboard announced that ENHYPEN’s new mini album “THE SIN : VANISH” had debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart as the best-selling album of the week in the United States. The mini album also debuted… The post appeared first on .

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SEVENTEEN’s DxS (DK x Seungkwan) Debuts On Billboard 200

SEVENTEEN’s new unit DxS has debuted on the Billboard 200! On January 27 local time, Billboard announced that DxS—a new unit consisting of DK x Seungkwan—had made their debut on its Top 200 Albums chart, which ranks the most popular albums in the United States. For the week ending on January 31, the duo’s unit… The post appeared first on .

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FNC’s Rookie Band AxMxP Breaks 1st-Week Sales Record With 1st Comeback

AxMxP is soaring to new heights with their first comeback! Last week, the rookie band from FNC Entertainment made their return with their first mini album “Amplify My Way,” marking their first comeback following their debut last September. According to Hanteo Chart, AxMxP has now set a personal record with the new mini album. “Amplify… The post appeared first on .

ENHYPEN, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, Hwasa, ILLIT, And HUNTR/X Top Circle Weekly Charts

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of January 11 to 17! Album Chart ENHYPEN claimed two of the top four spots on this week’s physical album chart with their new mini album “THE SIN : VANISH.” The regular version of the mini album debuted at No.… The post appeared first on .

Tax planning or tax evasion? Cha Eun-woo’s case centers on shell company

Singer and actor Cha Eun-woo’s alleged 20 billion won tax dispute (about $15 million) is now being closely examined through a technical lens to see whether a company from which he derived income had real business substance or existed only on paper. The issue was discussed on the CBS Radio program “Park Sung-tae’s News Show” on the 27th, where tax accountant Lim Soo-jung looked at core legal questions surrounding the case. According to Lim, the National Tax Service determined that a corporation registered at a restaurant location in Ganghwa Island received income that should have been paid directly to Cha. “The tax authority’s position is that a corporation was established without real business activity and income belonging to Cha Eun-woo was funneled through this entity,” Lim said, characterizing it as a potential shell company. “There is no issue if a corporation is properly established with personnel and facilities and actually provides services,” she said. “The central question here is whether the company in question had real substance or existed only on paper.”

Mexico president’s BTS request underscores popularity, sparks industry discussion

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum formally asked South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to help secure additional BTS concerts in Mexico, prompting debate within the K-pop industry over whether the appeal crossed diplomatic boundaries. Speaking at a daily press briefing Monday, Sheinbaum said she had sent a diplomatic letter to Lee requesting more BTS performances in Mexico, beyond the group’s three scheduled shows at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City on May 7, 9 and 10. “Everyone wants to go,

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After BoA's exit, SM Entertainment bets on 'Next 3.0' restructuring

After the stunning departure late last year of BoA — the label's flagship artist and a living symbol of its history — SM Entertainment has now lost nearly all of its founding figures. Without the "roots of SM," the company has announced a full-scale restructuring under the banner of "SM Next 3.0." SM confirmed the end of its partnership with BoA last December, saying her exclusive contract expired on Dec. 31, 2025. The announcement drew intense attention, marking the end of a 25-year journey that began with her debut in 2000. "I leave without regrets, having given and received unsparingly," she wrote on social media. "I am grateful for our time together and will support SM Entertainment as it shines. Thank you." During her career, BoA was more than just a star. She was a non-executive director and played a key role in the company's creative direction, most recently guiding the rookie group NCT WISH as its executive producer. Her exit is particularly symbolic given that founder and executive producer Lee Soo-man and hitmaker Yoo Young-jin have already left. With BoA gone, composer Ken

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BTS world tour sparks surge in travel searches for Seoul, Busan

The announcement of BTS’ upcoming world tour has triggered a sharp rise in interest in South Korea as a travel destination, with searches for Seoul and Busan surging alongside the great demand for concert tickets. According to accommodation platform Hotels.com, as cited by Big Hit Music, searches for trips to Seoul from overseas jumped 155 percent within 48 hours of BTS unveiling its tour plans, compared to the previous week. Interest in Busan, where a concert is scheduled for June, rose even mo

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I-dle keeps it simple with 'Mono'

Girl group I-dle is dropping the single “Mono (feat. skaiwater)” on Tuesday, and the five members shared their thoughts on the song through agency Cube Entertainment ahead of its release. I-dle teamed up with the British rapper for the digital single, making "Mono" its first track to feature a collaborator. Soyeon found his unbiased style, be it lyrics or fashion, a great fit with the group. “It is minimal but at the same time conveys our color,” explains Soyeon, adding that the lyrics are charm

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Nmixx lands 1st entry on US radio chart

Nmixx scored a spot on the Top 40 Radio Chart with “Blue Valentine,” a first for the group, JYP Entertainment said Monday. The latest hit song ranks No. 38 on the weekly chart for mainstream radio stations in the US. “Blue Valentine” is the titular track from the group’s first studio album, released in October last year. The single earned five trophies on TV music chart shows and topped daily and weekly charts on Melon -- both career bests for the six-member team. In November last year, Nmixx he

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KiiiKiii explores self-discovery, dreams through 2nd EP ‘Delulu Pack’

Girl group KiiiKiii marked their return with a clearer statement of identity — positioning themselves as an idol group that rejects fixed answers and instead charts its own path. The five-member act unveiled its second EP, “Delulu Pack,” at a media showcase at Yes 24 Live Hall in eastern Seoul, framing the release as “a collection of (the members’) new year wishes.” “‘Delulu Pack’ centers on the theme of making wishes in the new year,” explained member Sui. “Our wishes that we wished to convey i

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Alpha Drive One sweeps TV shows with debut song

Rookie group Alpha Drive One took first place on all three major Korean television music chart shows with its debut single. The eight-member act is the first boy group to do so in nine years, after Wanna One, according to agency WakeOne Entertainment. The octet achieved the feat with “Freak Alarm,” the main track from its first EP “Euphoria,” which rolled out on Jan. 12. Barely two weeks after its release, it has bagged four trophies with the single. The album sold over 1.44 million copies in it

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AIMERS (And Former Spectrum) Member Eunjun Announces Military Enlistment

AIMERS’ Eunjun has announced his plans to enlist in the military. On January 26, HYPER RHYTHM announced that Eunjun —who was formerly a member of the now disbanded group Spectrum before debuting in AIMERS in 2022—would be enlisting as an active-duty soldier in the army on February 23. The agency’s full statement is as follows:… The post appeared first on .

QUIZ: Tell Us Your Goals For 2026 And We’ll Recommend A K-Pop Album To Get Your New Year Started Right

It’s officially 2026, which means that it’s a new year, new you—or is it? If you’ve set a bunch of goals with the intention of hitting a few, that’s great. If you’ve set one goal and plan on surpassing it, great! Even if you haven’t set any goals at all, you can still take the… The post appeared first on .

Park Jinyoung And Kim Min Ju’s Upcoming Romance Drama Confirms Premiere Date With Beautiful New Poster

JTBC’s new Friday drama “Shining” (literal title) has shared a poster featuring GOT7’s Park Jinyoung and Kim Min Ju! “Shining” is a drama about young people who once shared a world of their own and gradually become each other’s source of trust and the light that guides their lives. The series will be directed by… The post appeared first on .

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Hanteo Music Awards 2025 Announces First Lineup

This year’s Hanteo Music Awards (HMA) is gearing up to be a star-studded event! On January 27, Hanteo Music Awards 2025 announced its first lineup consisting of Kyuhyun, Kim Hee Jae, LUCY, Park Ji Hyeon, Son Tae Jin, ARTMS, ATEEZ, Lee Chan Won, Hearts2Hearts, and Hwang Karam. The event organizers shared, “In keeping with the… The post appeared first on .

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Sooyoung And Kim Jae Yeong Come Full Circle In “IDOL I” Finale

“IDOL I” has unveiled new stills ahead of tonight’s highly anticipated finale! “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 .

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Cha Eun Woo’s Agency Issues New Statement Regarding Tax Evasion Allegations

On January 27, Fantagio, the agency of Cha Eun Woo—who is facing allegations of tax evasion—released the following statement: Hello, this is Fantagio. We sincerely apologize for causing concern to many people due to various recent situations involving our company and our artist Cha Eun Woo. We feel a heavy sense of responsibility for the… The post appeared first on .

KISS OF LIFE Announces Stops For 2026 Fan Meeting Tour “DEJA VU” In Asia

KISS OF LIFE is going on tour! On January 27, KISS OF LIFE unveiled the dates for their 2026 Asia fan meeting tour “DEJA VU.” After holding their fan meeting in Seoul from March 28 to 29, KISS OF LIFE will visit Bangkok on June 6, Taipei on June 13, and Tokyo on June 27.… The post appeared first on .

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ONF Parts Ways With Agency After 8 Years

ONF will be parting ways with WM Entertainment. On January 27, WM Entertainment announced the conclusion of ONF’s exclusive contracts after eight years, sharing that the group will continue to promote together under the name ONF. Read the full statement below: Hello.This is WM Entertainment. First, we would like to express our gratitude to the… The post appeared first on .

Hwang Minhyun Confirmed To Reprise His Role In “Study Group” Season 2

Hwang Minhyun has been confirmed to return for Season 2 of TVING’s hit drama “Study Group”! On January 27, the production team of “Study Group” confirmed that Hwang Minhyun will reprise the lead role of Youn Ga Min. Hwang Minhyun, a key driver behind the drama’s success, will once again stand at the center for… The post appeared first on .

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