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Mark your calendars for Yena’s return! On February 23 at midnight KST, Yena officially announced the date and details for her upcoming comeback next month. Yena will be returning with her fifth mini album “LOVE CATCHER” on March 11 at 6 p.m. KST. Check out her new teaser image for the upcoming release below! The post appeared first on .
Cultural institutions surrounding Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul are preparing temporary closures and schedule changes as safety measures ahead of K-pop juggernaut BTS' large-scale comeback concert set for March 21. The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History announced Friday that it will remain closed that day due to the event. The museum said the decision was made after considering safety concerns tied to the anticipated concentration of large crowds in the Gwanghwamun area. Nearby, the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts is also in discussions with concert organizers about canceling scheduled performances and exhibitions. Officials are reportedly exploring ways to open parts of the complex for fan use, potentially allowing visitors access to selected spaces and amenities. Several performances scheduled at the center that day have already been affected. The musical "Anna Karenina," originally set to be held at the Grand Theater, and the play "The Wasp" at the S Theater have been officially canceled. While decisions are still pending for The Seoul Metropolitan Ballet's dan
As more former idols step into executive and production roles, a growing number of rookie K-pop groups are debuting under the guidance of artists who once stood on the same stage. From Jay Park’s Lngshot to Zico’s BoyNextDoor and Kim Jae-joong’s Say My Name, idols-turned-producers are emerging as a new force in reshaping how the next generation of K-pop is trained, promoted and positioned. “We’re built on trust. I don’t want a relationship where I say, ‘I’m your CEO, so you have to do as I say,’
SBS’s “Inkigayo” will not be airing this week. According to the “Inkigayo” production team, the February 21 episode of the weekly music show has been canceled. “We ask for viewers’ generous understanding,” said the production tea,. Instead of “Inkigayo,” a rerun of “Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 – You Are My Destiny” will be airing… The post appeared first on .
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on February 21! ATEEZ’s new mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” debuted at No. 1 on the World Albums chart, one of five charts that the group topped this week. “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” also entered the Billboard 200 at No. 3 after achieving… The post appeared first on .
K-pop made an exceptionally strong showing on the IFPI’s year-end Global Album Sales Chart for 2025! The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)—a non-profit organization that represents the music recording industry worldwide—has revealed its annual ranking of last year’s best-selling albums across global physical sales and digital downloads. Stray Kids’ “KARMA” took No. 2… The post appeared first on .
Around US Entertainment has announced that it will be taking legal action against false rumors about HIGHLIGHT. Several days ago, a Korean news outlet reported that an unnamed K-pop singer (referred to as “A”) allegedly had a child with a former girlfriend. The report claimed that the child was born in 2022 and that “A”… The post appeared first on .
KiiiKiii’s “404 (New Era)” remains on top of the chart for the third week in a row. Congratulations to KiiiKiii! Debuting at No. 2 is IVE’s “BANG BANG,” a pre-release track from their new album “REVIVE＋.” “BANG BANG” is an EDM-based track with a Western swing intro and straightforward beats. Moving back up three spots… The post appeared first on .
