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P1Harmony's rise in London signals K-pop's growing footing in Europe

LONDON — As K-pop’s growth slows in Korea, the genre is finding new momentum across Europe, with the United Kingdom emerging as a rising hub of fan activity and live performance. K-pop boy band P1Harmony performed to over 8,000 people in London’s OVO Arena Wembley on Jan. 30, the closing night of the European leg of its “P1ustage H: Most Wanted” tour. “We have some history with this venue, actually,” Korean Canadian leader Keeho said from the Wembley stage, referring to the group’s 2022 participation in HallyuPopFest. “When we first came here for our festival appearance, there was not even a slight thought in our mind that we would be able to come back here to be able to headline our own show.” The OVO Arena Wembley represents a big step up for the FNC Entertainment sextet — Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul and Jongseob — in Europe and Britain. Their London shows have evolved from 3,000-person gigs at the Troxy as part of the “P1ustage H: P1oneer” tour in January 2024 and “P1ustage H: Utop1a” in January 2025, making the Wembley arena show more than a doubl

Seventeen logs 300m views on YouTube for 1st time

Seventeen for the first time exceeded 300 million views for a music video with “Don’t Wanna Cry,” according to agency Pledis Entertainment on Monday. The video shot in Los Angeles adds depth to the song, portraying the emotions of a heartbroken boy. “Don’t Wanna Cry” is the focus track from the group's fourth EP “Al1” and earned the 13-member act six wins on local television music chart shows. The single entered Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales Chart at No. 3 while the mini album made its Wo

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Rosé, Bruno Mars open Grammys with hit single 'APT.'

BLACKPINK's Rosé has opened the 68th Grammy Awards with a high-energy performance of her global hit "APT.," joined on stage by U.S. pop star Bruno Mars. Performing at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night (U.S. time), the K-pop singer appeared in a white sleeveless top and tie, starting the lively set by planting a playful kiss on Mars' cheek as he played the guitar beside her. She then swayed to the rhythm before kneeling in front of him during the song's climactic bridge. The pair shared a single microphone for the rousing refrain before ending the number with a smiling embrace. Global pop stars in the audience, including Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus and Bad Bunny, were seen singing along or clapping to the beat. Rose is nominated for two of the six General Field categories this year: Song of the Year and Record of the Year. She also contended for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance but did not win the award. Elsewhere in the ceremony, Hybe's U.S.-based girl group Katseye joined the Best New Artist nominees for a joint performance. Broadway stars Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen pe

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Woodz to release 1st LP in March

Woodz uploaded a teaser poster for his first full-length album, “Archive. 1,” via agency Edam Entertainment. Along with the poster came the announcement that four hint videos for the upcoming set will be released one by one from Monday evening. The album is set to roll out on March 4, and a prerelease will be dropped on Feb. 12. His last album was the fifth EP “Oo-li,” which came out in April 2023. It consisted of seven songs he co-wrote. One of the B-side tracks is “Drowning,” which claimed the

Rose, Bruno Mars open Grammys with hit single 'APT.'

SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Yonhap) -- BLACKPINK's Rose has opened the 68th Grammy Awards wit...

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MONSTA X's I.M shaves head on stage in tearful farewell before enlistment

I.M, a member of the K-pop boy band MONSTA X, stunned fans by shaving his head live on stage during his final concert before mandatory military service. MONSTA X performed the third and final night of the Seoul leg of their 2026 world tour, “The X: Nexus,” at KSPO Dome in Songpa District, southern Seoul, on Sunday. This marks the group’s first standalone world tour in four years, following their “No Limit” tour in 2022. The concert featured tracks from their latest mini-album “The X” and a setlist chronicling the group’s decade-long history. The night held special significance as the final performance for I.M before he begins his military service on Feb. 8. The atmosphere turned emotional during the encore. After performing “Oh My” and “Rodeo,” I.M addressed the crowd, revealing he had performed despite a back injury. “To be honest, my back isn’t in great condition. I was told I could sit out the performance, but this is my last show before the army. I couldn’t bring myself to skip it,” he said. “After the first night, I worried whether I could finish, b

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Stray Kids reach 100m views with ‘Ceremony’ music video

Stray Kids' "Ceremony" music video surpassed 100 million YouTube views on Sunday, their label JYP Entertainment said Monday. It is the group’s 18th music video to achieve the feat, and cements their status as the fourth-generation boy group with the most music videos to do so. The video was unveiled in August, accompanying the main track from the group's fourth studio album “Karma.” The single hit Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 52 as its fourth entry on the main songs chart. The LP landed atop Billb

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WOODZ Desperate Flees With A Cursed Guitar In New Poster For Mystery Short Film “Slide Strum Mute”

WOODZ’s first film “Slide Strum Mute” has unveiled a new poster! 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 to him by a mysterious man—only to find himself swept… The post appeared first on .

Lee congratulates Grammy win for 'Golden,' vows active support for artists

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday congratulated the song "Golden" from the soundtrack of Netflix's animated sensation "KPop Demon Hunters" on winning a historic first Grammy for the K-pop genre, pledging continued support for artists. "Golden" won the Best Song Written for Visual Media award at the premiere ceremony of the 68th Grammy Awards held Sunday (local time) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It marked the first time K-pop producers or songwriters have taken home the honor. "You've written a new chapter in K-pop history. I extend my warmest congratulations on the meaningful achievement on the world's most prestigious stage that every musician dreams of," Lee said in a post on social platform X. Lee also applauded BLACKPINK's Rose and Jeung Yoon-chae of girl group KATSEYE, noting that their Grammy nominations demonstrated their global competitiveness, though they did not win. Lee praised the producers and staff who worked behind the scenes, calling them "a source of pride for Korea," and vowed to "steadfastly support our artists so they can showcase their talents on an even broade

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Fromis_9 tightens focus at Seoul encore concert, signals new chapter as quintet

K-pop girl group fromis_9 may now be smaller in number, but the team feels more focused than ever. That clarity defined the encore show of "[NOW TOMORROW.]," a concert that framed the girl group's current identity while signaling where it hopes to head next. The Seoul leg of the "2025-26 fromis_9 WORLD TOUR ENCORE [NOW TOMORROW.]" was held Friday to Sunday at Hwajeong Gymnasium at Korea University in Seoul's Seongbuk District. The encore followed a world tour that covered 11 cities, including stops in the United States, Tokyo and Taipei, and served as the tour's final chapter across three nights in Seoul. The five fromis_9 members — Song Ha-young, Park Ji-won, Lee Chae-young, Lee Na-gyung and Baek Ji-heon — opened the night in coordinated white outfits, returning to a Seoul stage for the first time in six months. After opeing the night with string of hits, including "WE GO," "Supersonic" and "Stay This Way," fromis_9 greeted a crowd that included both longtime fans and first-time attendees, easing quickly into a familiar rapport. Lee Chae-young admitted she felt "a bit emotional," no

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Fromis_9 tightens focus at Seoul encore concert, signals new chapter as 5

K-pop girl group fromis_9 may now be smaller in number, but the team feels more focused than ever. That clarity defined the encore show of "[NOW TOMORROW.]," a concert that framed the girl group's current identity while signaling where it hopes to head next. The Seoul leg of the "2025-26 fromis_9 WORLD TOUR ENCORE [NOW TOMORROW.]" was held Friday to Sunday at Hwajeong Gymnasium at Korea University in Seoul's Seongbuk District. The encore followed a world tour that covered 11 cities, including stops in the United States, Tokyo and Taipei, and served as the tour's final chapter across three nights in Seoul. The five fromis_9 members — Song Ha-young, Park Ji-won, Lee Chae-young, Lee Na-gyung and Baek Ji-heon — opened the night in coordinated white outfits, returning to a Seoul stage for the first time in six months. After opeing the night with string of hits, including "WE GO," "Supersonic" and "Stay This Way," fromis_9 greeted a crowd that included both longtime fans and first-time attendees, easing quickly into a familiar rapport. Lee Chae-young admitted she felt "a bit emotional," no

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K-pop earns 1st Grammy award, yet major category win remains elusive

Despite missing out on the four major General Field prizes, this year’s 68th Grammy Awards marked a watershed moment for K-pop, as the genre celebrated its first-ever Grammy win. “Golden,” the breakout track from Netflix’s hit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” won Best Song Written for Visual Media at the Grammys’ Premiere Ceremony, held just hours before the official event at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Sunday (local time). The award, presented to songwriters for music created for visual media, went to EJAE, Teddy Park, 24 and IDO, making them the first K-pop figures to receive a Grammy. Among the ceremony’s top categories, “Golden” and “APT.,” a collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and U.S. pop star Bruno Mars, were nominated for Song of the Year, with “APT.” also receiving a Record of the Year nod, but neither secured a General Field win. Song of the Year went to Billie Eilish for “Wildflower,” recognizing the songwriting team behind the track, while Record of the Year was awarded to Kendrick Lamar and SZA for “Luther.” Album of the Yea

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‘Golden’ makes Grammy history — but not without questions

“Golden,” a soundtrack from Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” marked a historic moment for the K-pop industry by becoming its first Grammy-winning song at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Sunday. The track won best song written for visual media, making it the first Grammy victory associated with K-pop — a milestone that even BTS, the genre’s most globally recognized act, failed to secure despite three previous nominations in different categories. The award is given to songwrite

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(2nd LD) 'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters' wins Grammy; Rose's 'APT' falls short

SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Yonhap) -- "Golden" from the soundtrack of Netflix's animated sen...

K-pop idols star in ‘The Mission: K’ musical about early missionaries in Korea

Stories of foreign Christian missionaries who spread the word of God and laid the foundations of education and medicine on the Korean Peninsula in the late 19th and early 20th centuries are often told in books, museum exhibitions and documentaries. “The Mission:K,” a musical that premiered Friday at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul, marked a lively addition to these storytelling methods. The production featured four male K-pop idols portraying four historical figures. MJ from ASTRO played Horace N. Allen (1858-1932) of the United States, who established the first Western medical clinic in the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Jaeyoon from SF9 took on the role of Horace G. Underwood (1859-1916), an American missionary known for founding the Joseon Christian College, which later became Yonsei University. Kim Dong-jun from ZE:A portrayed Canadian doctor Oliver R. Avison (1860-1956), who led quarantine efforts during the outbreak of cholera and is credited with opening Severance Hospital and Severance Medical College. Ricky from Teen Top played Louis H. Severance (1838-1913

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K-pop idols star in ‘The Mission:K’ musical about early missionaries in Korea

Stories of foreign Christian missionaries who spread the word of God and laid the foundations of education and medicine on the Korean Peninsula in the late 19th and early 20th centuries are often told in books, museum exhibitions and documentaries. “The Mission:K,” a musical that premiered Friday at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul, marked a lively addition to these storytelling methods. The production featured four male K-pop idols portraying four historical figures. MJ from ASTRO played Horace N. Allen (1858-1932) of the United States, who established the first Western medical clinic in the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Jae Yoon from SF9 took on the role of Horace G. Underwood (1859-1916), an American missionary known for founding the Joseon Christian College, which later became Yonsei University. Kim Dong-jun from ZE:A portrayed Canadian doctor Oliver R. Avison (1860-1956), who led quarantine efforts during the outbreak of cholera and is credited with opening Severance Hospital and Severance Medical College. Ricky from Teen Top played Louis H. Severance (1838-191

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Rose, Bruno Mars open Grammys with hit single 'APT.'

BLACKPINK's Rose has opened the 68th Grammy Awards with a high-energy performance of her global hit "APT.," joined on stage by US pop star Bruno Mars. Performing at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night, the K-pop singer appeared in a white sleeveless top and tie, starting the lively set by planting a playful kiss on Mars' cheek as he played the guitar beside her. She then swayed to the rhythm before kneeling in front of him during the song's climactic bridge. The pair shared a sin

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Blackpink hits 1.5b mark for the 5th time

Blackpink now has five videos that have garnered 1.5 billion views on YouTube, with the music video for “As If It’s Your Last” added to the list Monday, according to YG Entertainment. The achievement follows the music videos for “Ddu-du Ddu-du,” “Kill This Love,” and “Boombayah” as well as the performance video of “How You Like That.” “As If It’s Your Last” was dropped in 2017 as a digital single and topped the iTunes Top Songs Chart in 74 regions. It ranked No. 13 on Billboard’s Bubbling Under

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Watch: Chungha Announces February Comeback With First Teaser

Chungha is gearing up to make a comeback! On February 2, Chungha unveiled a “Coming Soon” teaser, announcing her return with a new single, which will drop on February 9 at 6 p.m. KST. The brief teaser shows a heart-shaped cake with a calendar marking the comeback date. When set on fire, a layer of… The post appeared first on .

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Watch: SHINee’s Onew Announces Comeback Date For 5th EP “TOUGH LOVE”

SHINee’s Onew will be releasing new music! After hinting at an upcoming album release at his “ONEW THE LIVE : PERCENT (%)” encore concert in Seoul on February 1, Onew dropped a new trailer announcing his fifth EP “TOUGH LOVE.” The dramatic teaser shows various red hearts exploding in unique ways. Check out the trailer… The post appeared first on .

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Jennie and LE SSERAFIM To Perform At Summer Sonic 2026 In Japan

BLACKPINK’s Jennie and LE SSERAFIM will be taking the stage in both Tokyo and Osaka at this year’s Summer Sonic! Summer Sonic is a world-renowned annual music festival held in Japan. This year, the festival will run for three days from August 14 to 16 in both Tokyo and Japan. On February 2, Summer Sonic… The post appeared first on .

“Golden” From “KPop Demon Hunters” Makes Historic 1st K-Pop Win At 2026 Grammys

“KPop Demon Hunters” is making history! On February 1 (local time) at Los Angeles, the 2026 Grammy Awards took place. “Golden,” the soundtrack from “KPop Demon Hunters,” snagged the award for Best Song Written for Visual Media, winning against other nominees including “As Alive As You Need Me To Be” (“TRON: Ares”), “I Lied to… The post appeared first on .

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JYP CHINA, CJ ENM, And Tencent Music Co-Establish ONECEAD + To Manage MODYSSEY

JYP Entertainment’s China subsidiary JYP CHINA will partner with CJ ENM and Tencent Music Entertainment to establish ONECEAD Entertainment. ONECEAD’s name combines the meaning of JYP Entertainment’s motto “Leader in Entertainment” with CJ ENM’s core value “ONLYONE,” conveying their resolve to lead the global market by fostering and expanding the next generation of artists. With… The post appeared first on .

EXO Announces Premiere Date For “EXO’s Travel The World On A Ladder” Season 5 With New Poster

EXO is gearing up for a new installment of their iconic travel variety show! On February 2, EXO announced the return of “EXO’s Travel the World on a Ladder” Season 5, which will consist of six episodes. The show will premiere on March 4 and air every Wednesday at 8 p.m. KST via Mnet and… The post appeared first on .

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BLACKPINK’s “AS IF IT’S YOUR LAST” Becomes Their 5th Official Video To Surpass 1.5 Billion Views

BLACKPINK continues to make impressive YouTube milestones! According to YG Entertainment, on February 2 at approximately 2:57 a.m. KST, the music video for BLACKPINK’s “AS IF IT’S YOUR LAST” surpassed 1.5 billion views. This means that it took approximately eight years, seven months, 10 days, and eight hours since its release on June 22, 2017.… The post appeared first on .

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AB6IX Confirmed To Make March Comeback

AB6IX is gearing up for their return! On February 2, AB6IX’s agency BRANDNEW MUSIC confirmed that the members are preparing for a March comeback with a full-length album. Last year on August 25, AB6IX unveiled their 10th mini album “UPSIDE DOWN” along with the music video for the title track “STUPID.” This comeback will mark… The post appeared first on .

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SEVENTEEN’s “Don’t Wanna Cry” Becomes Their 1st MV To Hit 300 Million Views

SEVENTEEN has hit the 300 million mark for the first time on YouTube! On February 2 at around 9:30 a.m. KST, SEVENTEEN’s music video for their 2017 hit “Don’t Wanna Cry” surpassed 300 million views on YouTube—making it their first music video ever to achieve the feat. SEVENTEEN first released the music video for “Don’t… The post appeared first on .

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IU Is A Chaebol Heiress Who Marries Prince Byeon Woo Seok In New Drama “Perfect Crown”

MBC’s upcoming drama “Perfect Crown” has unveiled a new glimpse of IU in her starring role! Set in an alternate universe where modern-day Korea is a constitutional monarchy, “Perfect Crown” will tell the love story of Sung Hee Joo (IU), a chaebol heiress who has everything but is only a commoner in status, and Grand… The post appeared first on .

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