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Concerns mount over historic BTS 'Arirang' concert readiness at Gwanghwamun

BTS will mark its return as a full group after a three-year and nine-month hiatus with a historic performance at Gwanghwamun Square, potentially entering the stage via Seoul’s royal ceremonial path. The K-pop juggernaut is scheduled to hold "BTS Comeback Live: ARIRANG" at 8 p.m. on March 21 to celebrate the release of the group's new studio album, "Arirang." It will be the first solo concert by a pop act in the history of the square, a space traditionally reserved for political or national events. BigHit Music said the location was chosen to reflect the album’s themes. "The new album 'Arirang' captures BTS' origins, identity and the emotions they wish to convey right now," the agency said in a statement. "Given the symbolism of the word 'Arirang,' we wanted to stage their first postmilitary performance in the space that best represents Korea." The group is currently negotiating a dramatic entrance with the National Heritage Administration and the Seoul Metropolitan Government. According to the permit application, members would process through the "King’s Road" — moving from Geunj

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BTS to stream new world tour shows in cinemas worldwide

K-pop giant BTS will livestream the opening shows of its new world tour "Arirang" in cinemas across South Korea and around the world, its agency BigHit Music said Friday. The screenings will feature the band's concerts in Goyang, just northwest of Seoul, on April 11 and in Tokyo on April 18 at more than 3,500 theaters in 75 countries. Some regions will show delayed broadcasts due to time differences, the company said. In South Korea, leading multiplex chains CGV, Lotte Cinema and Megabox will host the live viewing events, with ticket reservations starting at 10 a.m. on Feb. 25. The shows mark the start of what BigHit described as the biggest world tour ever by a K-pop act, spanning 82 concerts in 34 cities. Tickets for 41 shows in North America and Europe have already sold out, including those in Goyang. BTS will also become the first Korean act to hold standalone concerts at major global stadiums, including Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Stanford Stadium in California, AT&T Stadium in Arlington and Allianz Arena in Munich. The group already achieved record attendance at London's Tottenh

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Watch: ATEEZ Takes 2nd Win For “Adrenaline” On “Music Bank”; Performances By IVE, TWS, And More

ATEEZ has taken their second win for “Adrenaline”! On the February 13 episode of “Music Bank,” ATEEZ’s “Adrenaline” was announced as the winner with 14,413 points over 3,953 points for KiiiKiii’s “404 (New Era).” Congratulations to ATEEZ! This week’s “Music Bank” featured performances by ATEEZ, AxMxP, dodree, IVE, KiiiKiii, MADEIN, POW, TWS, Kim Jang Hoon,… The post appeared first on .

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After put option dispute win, Min Hee-jin’s leverage grows in W43b damages dispute

After winning the put option dispute with Hybe, Min Hee-jin may face legal consequences that extend beyond the 25.5 billion won ($17.6 million) payout now owed to her, with another major lawsuit between the two parties still under review. On Thursday, the Seoul Central District Court sided with Min, former Ador CEO and current head of Ooak Records, ruling that Hybe must honor the shareholder agreement and buy back Min’s 20 percent stake in Ador. Hybe is the parente company of Ador. In doing so,

Alpha Drive One hits high on Oricon chart

Boy band Alpha Drive One ranked No. 4 on Oricon’s Monthly Album Ranking with its debut album “Euphoria,” according to agency WakeOne Entertainment on Friday. It debuted on Oricon’s Weekly and Weekly Combined Album Rankings at No. 3, and spent another week on both at No. 4. The first EP from the rookie group was unveiled in January and sold more than 1.44 million units in a week, setting a record as the second-best-selling debut album from a K-pop group, while all six tracks from the album made M

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Ateez sells 1.5m copies of 13th EP

The 13th EP from Ateez sold more than 1.5 million copies in its first week, said agency KQ Entertainment Friday. The EP “Golden Hour: Part 4” was released last Friday and became the group's sixth million-selling album. It debuted atop a series of music charts at home and abroad, including the iTunes Top Albums Chart in 31 regions. The focus track “Adrenaline” topped the Top Songs Chart in 21 regions, and earned first place on a television music chart show at home on Wednesday. Earlier this week,

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TWICE Extends Record As Girl Group With Most MVs To Surpass 100 Million Views With “THIS IS FOR”

TWICE has achieved yet another YouTube milestone! On February 13 at approximately 9 a.m. KST, the girl group’s music video for “THIS IS FOR” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, meaning that it took approximately seven months, one day, and 20 hours to achieve the feat since its release on July 11, 2025 at 1… The post appeared first on .

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Yulhee To Star In New 19+ Short-Form Drama Based On Webtoon

Former LABOUM member Yulhee is making her return to acting in a steamy new drama. On February 12, Yulhee personally announced on Instagram that she would be starring in the new short-form drama “Quiet in the Office” (working title). Based on the web novel and webtoon of the same name, “Quiet in the Office” is… The post appeared first on .

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Twice tops 100m views with ‘This Is For’ music video

Twice reached 100 million views on YouTube with the music video for “This Is For,” according to label JYP Entertainment on Friday. The group now has 26 videos with over 100 million views, extending its record as the female group with the most music videos at that level worldwide. “This Is For” is the main track from the eponymous fourth studio album, released in July last year. The LP entered Billboard 200 at No. 6, becoming the nine-member group’s seventh consecutive album to reach the top 10 o

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Riize to livestream Seoul show in cinemas

The final concert of Riize’s first international tour will be available for viewing in cinemas, label SM Entertainment said Friday. The six-member act is set to go live in Seoul on March 6-8, concluding the tour “Riizing Loud,” and the second night of the sold-out run will be livestreamed in 32 theaters nationwide. The three-night run will wrap up the tour that began in Seoul last year and took the bandmates to 21 cities around the world. On Feb. 21-23, the group will give an encore show in Japa

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Ji Yunseo Parts Ways With YH Entertainment Following Departure From EVNNE

Ji Yunseo will be parting ways with his agency YH Entertainment. Earlier in December 2025, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that EVNNE—a project group consisting of seven former “BOYS PLANET” contestants—would be restructured as a permanent five-member group in 2026, with Yoo Seungeon and Ji Yunseo leaving the group to return to their original agency YH Entertainment. Ji Yunseo… The post appeared first on .

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OH MY GIRL Announces Full-Group Comeback

OH MY GIRL has signaled a full-group comeback! On February 13, WM Entertainment, a label subsidiary of RBW, stated, “Both the members under WM and the members who have moved to other agencies have come together in agreement and decided on group activities with all six members participating,” adding, “They will roll out activities in… The post appeared first on .

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ENHYPEN’s Agency Releases New Fan Etiquette Guidelines

BELIFT LAB has issued an updated set of fan etiquette guidelines for ENHYPEN’s fandom. On February 13 KST, BELIFT LAB released the following notice in English: Hello.This is BELIFT LAB. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to ENGENE [ENHYPEN’s fandom] for your generous love and support for ENHYPEN. We are providing this update… The post appeared first on .

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“Crash 2” Confirms Cast Lineup And Broadcast Plans

ENA’s hit drama “Crash” is gearing up for its return with Season 2! On February 13, ENA announced the cast lineup for “Crash 2” including Lee Min Ki, Kwak Sun Young, Heo Sung Tae, Lee Ho Chul, and Moon Hee—who will reprise their roles—as well as NCT’s Jisung, a new face in Season 2. “Crash”… The post appeared first on .

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Park Ji Hoon’s “The Legend Of Kitchen Soldier” Invited To France’s Series Mania 2026

Get ready for Park Ji Hoon’s upcoming drama “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier”! Based on a popular web novel and webtoon, “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” is a military mess hall comedy drama that follows Kang Sung Jae (Park Ji Hoon), an army cook who trades his rifle for a kitchen knife and his bullet… The post appeared first on .

Park Jinyoung And Kim Min Ju Go From Teenage First Loves To Exes In Their 30s In “Shining”

JTBC’s upcoming drama “Shining” has unveiled glimpses of the three stages of Park Jinyoung and Kim Min Ju’s relationship. 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. Yeon Tae Seo… The post appeared first on .

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