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CORTIS has revealed a sneak peek of “Mention Me,” their contribution to the soundtrack of the upcoming Sony Pictures Animation film “GOAT”! On February 3, the rookie boy group from BIGHIT MUSIC released a video teasing their new song “Mention Me,” which will be included on the soundtrack of the upcoming American animated sports comedy… The post appeared first on .
BTS are officially back, and making sure the whole world notices. On Feb. 3, RM posted a photo on his personal social media account with the caption, “BTS is back in business after four years.” The casual phrase instantly went viral among fans, signaling the group’s long-awaited return as a full lineup. In the relaxed selfie, RM wears a mask and brushes back his hair, but the understated image contrasted sharply with the massive scale of what followed. The post gained even more attention because it came just a day after all seven members departed together via Incheon International Airport for Dubai on Feb. 2 — their first full-group overseas schedule in nearly four years. The timing made RM’s message feel less like a joke and more like a declaration. The group is set to hold “BTS comeback live: Arirang” at 8 p.m. on March 21 at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul. The live event will celebrate the release of their new album “Arirang” and feature first-ever performances of new songs, including the title track, in one of Korea’s most symbolic public spaces. BigHit Music
The countdown has begun for Jeno and Jaemin of NCT's first EP as a duo subunit, with release set for Feb. 23. SM Entertainment uploaded a poster detailing the timeline of teaser content for “Both Sides” by NCT JNJM to NCT's social media channels Tuesday. On it, sheets of freshly printed paper tell fans when to expect everything from concept photograph drops to music video trailers in the lead-up to the release. Including the title track, the upcoming album will consist of six tracks. Separately,
Jin of BTS generated 800 million plays on Spotify with his solo “Don’t Say You Love Me” and amassed 10 million followers on the platform, according to label Big Hit Music on Tuesday. “Don’t Say You Love Me” is a soft R&B pop number tinged with retro vibes. Released in May as the lead single from his second solo album “Echo,” it ranked No. 90 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and was the first song by an Asian artist to claim No. 1 on Spotify’s Top Songs Global Chart in 2025. His EP “Echo” sat at No. 3 on t
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K-pop phenomenon BTS will stage a large-scale comeback show at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square on March 21 to mark the release of its fifth studio album "Arirang," with the event to be broadcast live worldwide on Netflix, the group's agency announced. BIGHIT MUSIC said Tuesday the septet will hold the "BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang" show at 8 p.m. at the square in the heart of the capital to unveil the lead track and other songs from the upcoming album for the first time. The agency said it will be the first-ever standalone concert by a K-pop act at the venue. BTS previously performed using the Geunjeongjeon hall and the Gyeonghoeru pavilion of Gyeongbok Palace near the square as the backdrops for a special "BTS Week" segment on the U.S. NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" in 2020. The new show, coming around 5 1/2 years later in central Seoul, is being billed as a symbolic fresh start for the group. The Gwanghwamun event will be streamed live on Netflix in more than 190 countries across the world, the agency said, marking the first time a major Korea-based event will go out in rea
ENHYPEN’s latest album is enjoying a strong second week on the Billboard charts! On February 3 local time, Billboard revealed that ENHYPEN’s new mini album “THE SIN : VANISH”—which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 last week—was now spending its second week on the chart at No. 21. “THE SIN : VANISH” also… The post appeared first on .
BTS’s comeback live broadcast will be available on Netflix! On February 3, Netflix announced that it will exclusively stream “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG” live on March 21 at 8 p.m. KST. Set to take place at Gwanghwamun Square, one of the spaces that symbolizes Seoul, “THE COMEBACK LIVE” was arranged to coincide with the… The post appeared first on .
Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Rosé of BLACKPINK has shared her reaction to being named “world’s most beautiful face” by offering a glimpse into the everyday habits she credits for her complexion. In an interview video released Jan. 30 on Elle Korea’s YouTube channel, the singer responded shyly when asked about topping a “World’s Most Beautiful Faces” list, as released by TC Candler, a U.S.-based film and pop culture site. “It feels unreal and hard to believe — and a little embarrassing — but I’m very grateful,” she said. When asked about her secret, Rosé pointed to small, consistent pleasures. She said she focuses on eating food she enjoys every day and maintaining a positive mood. “For now, it’s strawberries, because it is winter,” she said. “And I eat a lot of squid. I like them.” Aside from Rosé, other K-pop stars, including BLACKPINK’s Jisoo at 11th, Lisa at 22nd and Jennie at 46th, also made the list. Rosé’s choice of foods may offer insight into the habits behind the recognition. While skincare routines often focus on cosmetics,
Despite three nominations, Rose walked away from the 68th Grammy Awards empty-handed — a result that mirrors the uphill battle K-pop artists have long faced with the Recording Academy. Rose is not the first K-pop artist to fall short of a Grammy win, starting with Psy’s nomination for best music video with “Gangnam Style” in 2012, as well as BTS’ nominations for best pop duo/group performance between 2021 and 2023. Ultimately, the Grammy Awards held firm in their reputation as one of the most co
Illit will sing the opening theme song for the Japanese TV animation “Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly,” which starts airing in April, the group's agency Belift Lab said Tuesday. It was chosen to perform “Bubee,” a dance-pop tune that mixes upbeat melody and cute lyrics, fit for the group's "magical girl" concept. The five-member act participated in soundtracks for a slew of animations in Japan, including “Sunday Morning,” an opener for the second season of “’Tis Time for ‘Torture,’ Princess,” and
"I think Korean Americans living in the U.S. all feel this — a desire to be recognized and loved in Korea. As an actor working in the States, I know people here might not know me well, but getting attention through 'KPop Demon Hunters' makes me incredibly proud." Arden Cho, the voice behind lead character Rumi in the Netflix animated hit "KPop Demon Hunters," sat down for an interview at the ASEM Tower in Gangnam in southern Seoul on Friday. Visiting Korea for a commercial shoot, Cho spoke about her deep connection to her heritage. "I’ve been coming to Korea often for vacations for the past six or seven years. I just love it here," she said. "Because I was born and raised in the U.S., I’m curious about so much of the culture. Every time I visit, I see and learn something new. It feels revitalizing." She rattled off a list of her favorite foods — gimbap (seaweed rice rolls), tteokbokki (spicy stewed rice cakes), naengmyeon (noodles in a chilled broth), kimchi stew and spicy stir-fried squid — with the same enthusiasm as her character Rumi. "You just can't find jokbal (braised p
Onew of Shinee is gearing up for a solo return on March 9, agency Griffin Entertainment announced Tuesday. The singer's fifth solo EP, “Tough Love,” comes about eight months after his second album, “Percent.” The 11-track set topped the iTunes Top Albums chart in nine regions. Onew gave fans a taste of what is to come, unveiling a teaser video at his encore concert held in Seoul on Sunday as part of “Onew The Live: Percent.” Sunday's show was the finale of the monthslong tour, which was also the
Korean singer G-Dragon will headline the "Krazy Super Concert" in Dubai later this month, his agency Galaxy said Tuesday. The concert will take place on Feb. 17 at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre in the United Arab Emirates. The event is part of a global music festival series previously held in New York and Los Angeles, but the Dubai stop marks its first edition in the Middle East, according to the agency. Other K-pop artists, including Kim Jong-kook, Jay Park and Yerin, are also set to perform at the festival. Before the Dubai concert, the BIGBANG leader is scheduled to hold his first individual meet-and-greet session for fans at Seoul's KSPO Dome from Feb. 6 to 8.
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BTS’ long-awaited comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul, will be livestreamed globally on Netflix on March 21, an industry source confirmed Tuesday. The performance will be held as a one-day event with no additional shows planned, marking the group’s first full-group stage appearance in nearly four years. “BTS’ comeback show will take place only once, on March 21, at Gwanghwamun Square, and the performance will be broadcast live worldwide via Netflix,” the source told The Korea Heral
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rookie idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various rookie idol groups, using big data collected from January 4 to February 4. “BOYS II PLANET” group ALPHA DRIVE… The post appeared first on .
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of January 18 to 24! Album Chart EXO claimed two of the top three spots on this week’s physical album chart with their new album “REVERXE.” The regular version of the album debuted at No. 1, while the SMC version… The post appeared first on .
It’s official: BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Tame Impala are teaming up for an exciting new collaboration! On February 3 local time, Tame Impala and Jennie confirmed rumors of a collab by sharing a sneak peek of their upcoming remix of his hit song “Dracula.” Jennie and Tame Impala’s “Dracula (Remix)” will be released this Friday, February… The post appeared first on .
The singing voices for “KPop Demon Hunters” girl group HUNTR/X will be turning the stage “Golden” at this year’s EE British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards! On February 3 local time, it was announced that EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami—the singing voices for the fictional girl group HUNTR/X from the… The post appeared first on .
JTBC’s new Friday drama “Shining” has unveiled new stills featuring Park Jinyoung! “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. Park Jinyoung plays Yeon Tae Seo, a subway train driver and a realist… The post appeared first on .
WOODZ is set to take fans around the globe with his upcoming world tour! On February 3, WOODZ officially announced his plans to embark on the 2026 WOODZ WORLD TOUR “Archive. 1.” The tour will kick off in Incheon with two shows on March 14 and 15, followed by stops across Japan, including Osaka on… The post appeared first on .
