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Nmixx becomes first K-pop act to perform at Brazilian Carnival in Sao Paulo

Nmixx is set to become the first-ever K-pop artist to perform at the Brazilian Carnival, one of the world’s largest and most iconic festivals. According to JYP Entertainment, Nmixx will take the stage at the Brazilian Carnival Sao Paulo, scheduled for Feb. 14 to 18. The group will appear as a special guest on Feb. 16 at a block party hosted by Brazilian pop star Pabllo Vittar — one of the main carnival festivities. The term “block party” refers to large-scale street celebrations that are a hallm

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NMIXX to become first K-pop act to perform at Brazil’s Carnival

K-pop group NMIXX will become the first K-pop act to perform at Brazil’s Carnival, one of the world’s largest cultural festivals, their agency said. The group is scheduled to appear as a special guest at Brazilian pop artist Pabllo Vittar’s Bloco da Pabllo block party during Carnival celebrations in Sao Paulo, which will run from March 14 to 18. NMIXX is set to perform on March 16 (local time). Block parties are large-scale street celebrations that form a central part of Brazil’s Carnival culture. NMIXX’s appearance will mark the first time a K-pop act has participated in the event. The performance builds on the group’s partnership with Vittar, which drew international attention with the release of "MEXE" in August last year. The track blends NMIXX’s signature style — combining multiple musical genres within a single composition — with Vittar’s energetic and distinctive Brazilian pop sound. The song features joint vocals, lyrics in both Korean and Portuguese, and Latin-inspired choreography. The stage highlights collaboration between K-pop and Brazilian pop and marks t

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Why BTS is returning to Korean identity in new album 'Arirang'

When BTS, one of K-pop’s most globally recognized groups, returns as a full seven-member act in March, it will mark more than just the end of a hiatus. The comeback has been interpreted as a deliberate statement about identity and belonging, at a time when fans and observers are debating whether K-pop is evolving into something more culturally neutral, often described by its biggest producers as "global pop." Scheduled for March 20, BTS’ return is defined by two closely linked choices: a new album titled "Arirang," named after one of Korea’s most enduring folk songs, and a large-scale free outdoor performance the following day at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul. Thus, the K-pop juggernaut is positioning its comeback as a return home, centering the members' Korean heritage rather than displacing it. "Centering an album on 'Arirang' reflects BTS’ confidence in placing Korean heritage at the core of their global identity," Kim Hee-yon, an assistant professor of strategy at Cornell University, told The Korea Times in a written interview. Adding that the move aligns with BTS’ l

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15,000 invited to BTS’ free Gwanghwamun concert — how can the rest watch?

BTS' free concert at Gwanghwamun Square in March will have 15,000 invited fans, organizers said Wednesday. But how can those in Seoul without a ticket watch? The question has been raised as an estimated 260,000 people are projected to gather near the venue — more than 11 times the square’s official capacity of 18,000. For fans who were not among the 15,000 ticket holders, the concert will be broadcast live on large digital billboards installed on buildings surrounding Gwanghwamun Square, in cent

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Ive's Jang Won-young donates 200 mln to Severance hospitals for pediatric patients

SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Yonhap) -- Jang Won-young of girl group Ive has donated 200 mill...

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Stray Kids' concert movie turns into a global box-office event

Sixty-one countries, $19 million in one weekend. The men delivered. "Stray Kids: The Dominate Experience," the concert movie built around the eight-member boy band's gig at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium last year, opened Friday and promptly did something no K-pop release has managed before: top the global weekend box office. A sold-out world tour is one thing. Topping the global box office is another. The film grossed $19.1 million across 61 territories in its opening weekend, according to the group

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Enhypen extends stay on Billboard 200

Enhypen is spending its third consecutive week on the Billboard 200 with its seventh EP “The Sin: Vanish,” according to the chart published Tuesday in the US. The mini album debuted at No. 2 and ranked No. 48 on the latest chart. It is the group’s ninth entry on the main albums chart and sixth straight album to rank among the top ten. The 11-track endeavor sold more than 2 million copies in the first week and became Enhypen's fourth to do so. It logged over 250,000 shipments in Japan as of Janua

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Park Se Hyun Realizes Park Jinyoung Was Her First Love After They Reunite As Adults In “Shining”

JTBC’s upcoming drama “Shining” has revealed a glimpse of Park Se Hyun in character! Starring GOT7’s Park Jinyoung and IZ*ONE’s Kim Min Ju, “Shining” tells the story of young people who once shared a world of their own and gradually become the light in one another’s lives. Park Se Hyun will play the role of… The post appeared first on .

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EVERGLOW Announces Comeback Date For Return Under New Agency

Mark your calendars for EVERGLOW’s long-awaited return! Last September, after parting ways with YUEHUA Entertainment earlier in the year, EVERGLOW members Sihyeon, E:U, Onda, and Aisha signed with a new agency and announced that they would be continuing their activities as a four-member group. On February 12 at midnight KST, EVERGLOW officially announced the date… The post appeared first on .

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TWICE’s “What Is Love?” Becomes Their 1st MV To Hit 900 Million Views

TWICE is inching closer towards hitting the 1 billion mark on YouTube! On February 11 at approximately 12:35 p.m. KST, TWICE’s music video for “What is Love?” surpassed 900 million views on YouTube, making it the group’s first music video ever to reach the milestone. TWICE originally released “What is Love?” on April 9, 2018… The post appeared first on .

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G-Dragon to make Middle East debut

G-Dragon is set to make his Middle East performance debut at the “Krazy Super Concert,” scheduled for Feb. 17 at Dubai Media City Amphitheater in the United Arab Emirates. The concert marks the K-pop icon’s first official appearance in the region since his debut. “Krazy Super Concert,” which previously sold out in New York and Los Angeles, is expanding into the Middle East for the first time. The event is organized by Pu1se Events, an international EDM brand founded by Chinese entrepreneur Luffy

Katseye to perform at Lollapalooza South America in March

Katseye, the global girl group jointly formed by Hybe and Geffen Records, will take the stage at Lollapalooza South America in March, performing across three countries: Argentina, Chile and Brazil. The sextet will kick off its South American run on March 13 at Lollapalooza Argentina, held at the Hipodromo de San Isidro in Buenos Aires. The group will then head to Santiago the following day to perform at Lollapalooza Chile at Parque O’Higgins, before closing out the regional festival series on Ma

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CNBlue’s Jung Yonghwa drops solo set in Japan

Jung Yonghwa of CNBlue released a special edition album for his fans in Japan Wednesday, according to agency FNC Entertainment. “One Last Day - Japan Special Edition” expands on his third solo EP from July. The ten-track special album includes Japanese-language versions of songs from the Korean EP, as well as “Chocolate” and “Dance on glass.” The new release raises expectations for Jung Yonghwa's solo show scheduled for Feb. 24 and 25 in Tokyo. Jung celebrated the 10th anniversary of his solo ca

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fromis_9 to debut in Japan

Girl group fromis_9 will tackle Japan in earnest, releasing its first EP in the country on April 1, ASND Entertainment announced Wednesday. The five-member act will mark the official Japan debut with the EP “Like You Better (Japanese Ver.).” It will consist of six tracks: new single “Sky Runner” and Japanese-language versions of “Like You Better” and “Love=Disaster,” as well instrumental versions of the three songs. “Like You Better” was the lead single from sixth EP “From Our 20’s,” which also

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Cortis to return in April

Cortis will release a new album in April, said label Big Hit Music, confirming a local media report published Tuesday. The boy band's return comes about eight months after releasing its debut album “Color Outside the Lines.” The first EP sold more than 436,000 copies in the first week and had sold over 1.3 million copies as of December last year, the fourth-most and the second-most for a debut album from a K-pop boy group, respectively. The five-track set entered the Billboard 200 at No. 15 and

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'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters' hits No. 5 on Billboard Hot 100

"Golden" from the original soundtrack of Netflix's global animation sensation "KPop Demon Hunters" ranked fifth on the U.S. Billboard main singles chart this week, extending its run on the chart to 33 consecutive weeks. The song slipped one spot from No. 4 the previous week on the Billboard Hot 100, according to the latest chart released on Tuesday (local time). Another hit from the soundtrack, "How It's Done," came in at No. 85. On the Billboard 200, the main albums chart, the soundtrack album placed sixth, also extending its chart run to 33 consecutive weeks. Hybe's U.S.-based girl group Katseye placed two albums on the chart -- Its second EP "Beautiful Chaos" at No. 43 and its first EP "SIS (Soft Is Strong)" at No. 176. Boy band Enhypen's new EP "The Sin: Vanish" ranked 48th, marking its third consecutive week on the chart, while Stray Kids' "Do It" held at No. 158.

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Xdinary Heroes Shares Legal Action Update For Privacy Invasions Including Dorm Trespassing

Xdinary Heroes’ agency JYP Entertainment has revealed an update on legal action for severe invasions of privacy. On February 11, the agency released the following statement: Hello. This is JYP Entertainment. First, we would like to express our deep gratitude to all fans who cherish Xdinary Heroes. Following our previous notice regarding the incident of… The post appeared first on .

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2026 Philippines K-Pop Tour Masterlist: Concerts, Fan Meetings, And More

For K-pop fans in the Philippines, get ready to see an exciting lineup of K-pop stars at concerts, fan meetings, and fan-cons in 2026! This comprehensive masterlist is your ultimate guide to every K-pop tour visiting the Philippines in 2026, ensuring you won’t miss a chance to see your favorite stars. Here are K-pop events… The post appeared first on .

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IU’s Agency Shares Update On Legal Action Against Malicious Posts And Privacy Invasion

IU’s agency has shared an update on ongoing legal action. On February 11, EDAM Entertainment shared a notice on the status of legal actions regarding malicious posts and illegal activities involving IU. The latest update shares the judgements rendered by the court since the previous announcement as well as updates on continued actions taken to… The post appeared first on .

TWICE’s Dahyun To Take Hiatus From “THIS IS FOR” Tour Due To Injury

Dahyun will be unable to participate in upcoming concert stops for TWICE’s world tour “THIS IS FOR” after sustaining an ankle injury. On February 11, JYP Entertainment issued an official statement announcing that Dahyun will be unable to participate in the North America tour dates scheduled from February 13 through March 7. Read the full… The post appeared first on .

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“The WONDERfools” Responds To Reports About Premiere Schedule

“The WONDERfools” is set to be released in the second quarter of the year as originally planned. On February 11, a media outlet reported that although there were discussions regarding a possible change to the release schedule due to Cha Eun Woo’s tax evasion allegations, the Netflix original series “The WONDERfools” has ultimately confirmed its… The post appeared first on .

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2026 Singapore K-Pop Tour Masterlist: Concerts, Fan Meetings, And More

Get ready, Singapore K-pop fans! 2026 is a big year for K-pop in Singapore with an exciting lineup of events including concerts, fan meetings, and fan-cons. This comprehensive masterlist is your ultimate guide to every K-pop tour visiting Singapore throughout 2026, ensuring you won’t miss a chance to see your favorite stars. Here are K-pop… The post appeared first on .

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IVE’s Jang Won Young Makes Generous Donation To Help Pediatric And Adolescent Patients

IVE’s Jang Won Young has donated to a meaningful cause! On February 11, Severance Hospital announced that Jang Won Young donated 200 million won (approximately $137,320) to the hospital to support treatment for pediatric and adolescent patients. It was reported that she decided to make the donation in the hope of having a positive impact… The post appeared first on .

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BAE173’s Hangyul Parts Ways With Agency Of 10 Years

BAE173’s Hangyul is leaving his longtime agency PocketDol Studio. On February 11, BAE173’s agency PocketDol Studio released an official statement saying, “Our exclusive contract with Hangyul will end on February 28. It was a precious journey together, as we spent a long period of about 10 years side by side and watched each other grow.… The post appeared first on .