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Cortis and Lngshot break the traditional K-pop mold, redefining creativity in idol system

As the K-pop idol market slowly enters a new era, rookie boy groups Cortis and Lngshot are challenging long-held industry formulas by carving out fresh identities in a space long-defied by uniformity and structure. Cortis made its official debut in September with the EP “Color Outside the Lines” under Big Hit Music — the agency that houses popular groups BTS and Tomorrow X Together. Lngshot entered the scene four months later with its EP “Shot Callers” with More Vision, the first boy group to de

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Wanna One to return in April: report

Wanna One will reunite via a reality show in April, according to a local media report on Friday. Speculation has swirled that the 11-member band is planning a comeback, fueled by a teaser video Mnet uploaded earlier in the month, reading: “2026 Coming Soon. Let’s Meet Again.” The bandmates are to begin shooting content for the show that will consist of six episodes soon. Kang Daniel will enlist next month, but will still participate in a restricted capacity. The project group was formed through

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BTS adds platinum, gold certifications in Japan

BTS nabbed two certifications from the Recording Industry of Japan, Big Hit Music announced Friday, citing the organization. "Yet To Come" cinched platinum and "Love Maze" gold, amassing 100 million streams and 50 million streams, respectively, as of December last year. The septet now has 16 songs that have gone platinum and 48 gold in terms of streams. "Yet To Come" is the main track of the band's anthology album "Proof," a 48-track set from 2022. "Love Maze" is one of 11 songs from its third s

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Why Singapore is betting on K-pop to drive tourism

SINGAPORE — On a lively weekend afternoon beneath Marina Bay Sands, there is no stage, no spotlight and no audience in the conventional sense. Still, familiar music fills the underground concourse. A group of teenage girls moves in sync to rookie K-pop girl group Hearts2Hearts’ “Focus,” counting beats under their breath. A few meters away, another dance team rehearses choreography to TWICE’s “Feel Special,” adjusting their formation as shoppers pass by. No one appears surprised. Scenes like this now unfold routinely across Singapore, not only in landmark spaces but near everyday malls and underground transit corridors. During a recent visit, pop-up stores dedicated to K-pop operated by major Korean labels like SM Entertainment appeared alongside cafes, fashion and lifestyle brand stores, drawing steady foot traffic. What emerges here is not a city hosting a temporary cultural event, but one in which K-pop has settled into daily life. As that presence becomes more visible across shared urban spaces, it has also begun to shape how Singapore positions itself as a destination

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Ex-After School member Lizzy says she struggles with depression in tearful livestream

Lizzy, a former member of the K-pop group After School, revealed during a recent livestream that she has been struggling with severe depression. On Wednesday, Lizzy went live on her personal social media account. During the broadcast, she appeared visibly distressed as she faced malicious comments and questions about her appearance. She explained that she underwent corrective surgery because of a past medical error. Lizzy also opened up about the emotional exhaustion hidden behind the glamor of celebrity life. "Being a celebrity means your whole life is out in the open," she said. "If someone told me they wanted to do this job, I’d try to talk them out of it. It’s just so much tougher for female idols." "I don't regret choosing this job, but I really blame myself for what I did. My depression got so bad that I was talking about life and death ... which actually got my old account suspended, so I came here," she added. "What good is a wonderful world if I am suffering?" Fans, alarmed by her emotional state, filled the chat with messages begging her to stay safe and not give up. Before en

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Rosé to perform at Grammy Awards as 'APT.' competes for top honors

Rosé of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will perform at the Grammy Awards ceremony, slated for Sunday (U.S. time). She has been named one of the performers at the 68th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, according to The Recording Academy, which presents the awards, on Friday. Rosé's "APT.," a collaborative song with Bruno Mars, received three Grammy nominations, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year — two of the ceremony's four most prestigious "Big Four" categories — as well as Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. It remains unknown whether Mars will join her for the performance.

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Blackpink’s Rose set to perform at 68th Grammy Awards alongside Katseye

Rose of Blackpink is set to perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards in addition to being nominated in three categories. According to the Recording Academy on Thursday, Rose will take the stage for a celebratory performance at the 68th Grammy Awards, scheduled to take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 1. The announcement regarding Rose’s performance comes after she was nominated in three categories this year — song of the year, record of the year, and best pop duo/group performance —

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Rose to perform at Grammy Awards as 'APT.' competes for top honors

SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Yonhap) -- Rose of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will perform at th...

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NCT’s Doyoung Donates To Meaningful Cause For His Birthday

Even while serving in the military, NCT’s Doyoung celebrated his upcoming birthday by making a generous donation for young people in need! On January 30, the NGO (non-governmental organization) World Vision announced that Doyoung had donated 100 million won (approximately $70,000) to help support young people preparing to become self-reliant. Doyoung empathized with the difficult… The post appeared first on .

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Ex-Gugudan singer Hana starts new chapter as flight attendant 5 years after group’s breakup

Hana, a former member of the K-pop girl group Gugudan, has begun a new career as a flight attendant, drawing attention five years after stepping away from the K-pop scene. On Wednesday, Hana interacted with fans on social media. After she posted several photos taken overseas, prompting curiosity about her whereabouts, one fan asked, “Unni, did you emigrate?” She replied, “I have cats waiting for me. I can't do that.” She revealed her new profession when another fan asked if she was working or studying abroad. "I am working as a flight attendant, traveling all over the place," she said. Hana debuted with Gugudan in 2016. After the group disbanded in December 2020, she briefly pursued a career in acting. Seeking a more stable profession, she eventually left acting to enter the job market. Fans are cheering on her "second act" now that she has confirmed her new role five years after the group's breakup. This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.

Stray Kids hit 500m Spotify streams with ‘God’s Menu’

Stray Kids has exceeded the 500 million mark on Spotify with 2020 hit song “God’s Menu,” a first not only for the group, but also for a fourth-generation K-pop boy band. The focus track from its first full-length album “Go Live” is an addictive mix of R&B and hip-hop, co-written by 3Racha, the trio of songwriting members Bang Chan, Changbin and Han. Separately, the octet’s tour film “Stray Kids: The Dominate Experience” will come to cinemas on Feb. 4, giving audiences the chance to relive the co

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Blackpink drops hints for 3rd EP

Blackpink teased its upcoming album with black-and-white posters uploaded Friday via YG Entertainment. Each of the four visuals hinted at the group's upcoming third EP, “Deadline,” zooming in on the artists to highlight elaborate details. The mini album is the foursome’s first collective effort in almost 3 1/2 years, on the heels of its world tour bearing the same title. Blackpink performed 33 shows in 16 cities, concluding the trip last week in Hong Kong. “Deadline” is to be unveiled on Feb. 27

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WOODZ Is Drawn Into A Cursed Timeline By A Mysterious Guitar In New Mystery Short Film “Slide Strum Mute”

The upcoming mystery short film “Slide Strum Mute” has unveiled new stills featuring WOODZ, Justin H. Min, and Jung Hoe Rin! Based on a story that originated from WOODZ’s autobiographical essay, “Slide Strum Mute” follows Woo Jin (WOODZ), an aspiring singer who, on a night after failing yet another audition, plays a broken guitar entrusted… The post appeared first on .

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Watch: EXO Takes 3rd Win For “Crown” On “Music Bank”; Performances By WHIB, XG, And More

EXO has won their third music show trophy for “Crown”! On the January 30 episode of KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were ENHYPEN’s “Knife” and EXO’s “Crown.” EXO ultimately took the prize with a total of 9,431 points. Congratulations to EXO! Watch the winner announcement below! Performers on today’s show included i-dle, ALPHA… The post appeared first on .

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Starship Entertainment Issues Statement Following Final Ruling Against Malicious YouTuber “Sojang”

Starship Entertainment has released a new statement following the Supreme Court’s final ruling against the operator of the YouTube channel “Sojang.” On January 29, the Supreme Court upheld the lower court’s decision, finalizing the sentence against YouTuber Park, the operator of the channel “Sojang.” Park was sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for three… The post appeared first on .

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WOODZ Confirmed To Make March Comeback

WOODZ is set to release a new album this March! On January 30, OSEN reported that WOODZ is currently preparing a new album with the goal of releasing it in March. Additionally, actor Park Hee Soon will reportedly make a special appearance in the music video for the album’s title track. In response to the… The post appeared first on .

Hwasa’s “Good Goodbye” Becomes Her 3rd And Fastest Solo MV To Reach 100 Million Views

MAMAMOO’s Hwasa has reached a meaningful milestone! On January 30 at approximately 9:30 a.m. KST, the music video for Hwasa’s “Good Goodbye” starring Park Jeong Min surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, meaning that it only took three months, 14 days, and 15 hours to achieve this feat since its release on October 15, 2025.… The post appeared first on .

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BLACKPINK’s Rosé To Perform At 2026 Grammy Awards

BLACKPINK’s Rosé will be taking the stage at this year’s Grammys! On January 29 local time, the Grammy Awards announced that Rosé would be performing at its upcoming ceremony this weekend. Rosé is nominated for three Grammy Awards this year: “APT.”, her smash hit collab with Bruno Mars, is in the running for Record of… The post appeared first on .

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