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BTS begins 15-day countdown to historic return

With only 15 days remaining until their official return, BTS is set to release their fifth full-length album "Arirang" on March 20, accompanied by a large-scale live performance in central Seoul. The seven-member band will release their latest album on March 20. On the following day at 8 p.m., the group will hold a massive comeback live performance at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square. This historic event will be streamed globally through Netflix. This is the first time the platform will broadcast a live music performance from Korea to a global audience. The teaser video opens with the thunderous cheers from members of the group's global fandom, known as ARMY. "We promised our fans that we would be back," group leader RM says in the teaser, which features footage of the members at Gyeongbok Palace, showcasing them against the backdrop of the historic royal residence. Hamish Hamilton, the British director of the Super Bowl halftime show since 2010, the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony and the MTV and Academy Awards, will lead the production of the Gwanghwamun concert. Hamilton’s collabor

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Idol-turned-actors depict timeless love story in ‘Still Shining’

Park Jin-young, best known as a member of the K-pop boy band GOT7, and Kim Min-ju, formerly of IZ*ONE, are set to star together in a youthful melodrama that captures the beauty of growing up and finding love. The pair will lead JTBC’s new Friday-Saturday drama “Still Shining,” which follows the intertwined lives of two characters from their teenage years into their 30s. The series portrays how they become each other’s light throughout the changing seasons of life. Director Kim Yoon-jin, known for “Our Beloved Summer,” described the drama as “a story about Tae-seo (Park) and Eun-ah (Kim), who first meet at the age of 19 in the countryside and reunite years later to confront their true feelings” during a press conference in Seoul on Thursday. “The writer didn’t place the characters amid any grand events. Instead, the story captures the quiet passage of seasons and the accumulation of time, which I believe will stay with viewers in a special way. While ‘Our Beloved Summer’ evoked the warmth of spring and early summer, ‘Still Shining’ portrays love that endures t

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Nmixx adds Tokyo to ongoing tour

Nmixx will hit the stage in Tokyo in August for its first international “Episode 1: Zero Frontier” tour, label JYP Entertainment announced Thursday. The group of six will have two shows in the city, more than a year after performing there for its fan concert, “Nmixx Change Up: Mixx Lab.” Nmixx launched the tour November in Incheon and will begin the European leg on March 17 in Madrid. It will visit five cities in the region before heading to Toronto, the first stop of the North American leg. The

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CORTIS Becomes 2nd K-Pop Group Ever To Sell 2 Million Copies Of Debut Album

Less than a year into their career, CORTIS has already joined the “double-million seller club”! On March 5, Circle Chart officially awarded the rookie boy group from BIGHIT MUSIC a double million certification for selling over 2 million copies of their debut EP “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES.” Notably, CORTIS is only the second K-pop group… The post appeared first on .

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ONF Signs With New Agency + Member U Changes Stage Name To Yuto

ONF has signed with a new agency! On March 5, KI Entertainment officially announced that the group has signed an exclusive contract with the company. Read the full statement below: Hello, this is KI Entertainment. KI Entertainment has signed an exclusive contract with ONF, and we will be embarking on a new journey together. This… The post appeared first on .

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Galaxy Corp.’s IPO ambitions: Breakout success or hype?

Bob McCooey, vice chairman and head of global capital markets at Nasdaq, visited Galaxy Corp.’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, Thursday to review the company’s growth strategy and assess the possibility of a US stock market listing. The visit — unusual for a senior figure from a global capital market — has raised speculation that the Korean entertainment-tech firm behind K-pop icon G-Dragon could be preparing a US debut. Yet the move has also prompted skepticism within the industry over whether

At 30, YG Entertainment looks ahead with BIGBANG return, new debuts

YG Entertainment is preparing a slate of major projects as it marks its 30th anniversary in 2026, signaling both a return to legacy acts and a push toward the next generation of K-pop. In a video titled “2026 YG PLAN | YG ANNOUNCEMENT” released through the company’s official social media channel Wednesday, executive producer Yang Hyun-suk outlined the label’s upcoming activities. The most notable reveal was the return of K-pop boy band BIGBANG. Marking its 20th debut anniversary this year, the group has agreed to hold concerts with YG, according to Yang. Although the three remaining members — G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung — are currently signed to different agencies, they plan to reunite under the BIGBANG name for the performances. YG also confirmed plans for intensified activities from its current roster. Rookie girl group BABYMONSTER is set to release two albums this year alongside a large-scale world tour, while boy band TREASURE will launch the next phase of its career with a mini album in June. Yang said the group would return with a sound rooted in what he described as

Netflix unveils teaser for BTS’ comeback live at Gwanghwamun

Netflix on Thursday released a trailer and poster for its upcoming comeback event, “BTS The Comeback Live Arirang,” offering fans a first glimpse of the group’s long-awaited return ahead of the release of its fifth full-length album. The teaser video opened with the roaring sound of fans cheering — echoing the atmosphere of past concerts. Reacting to the sound, the members can be heard expressing their longing for their supporters, with remarks such as “I really miss them,” conveying their antic

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Cha Eun-woo videos removed amid tax evasion allegations, Rowoon steps in

Actor Rowoon, currently serving in the South Korean military, will appear as the new storyteller for the Defense Ministry’s content series “These Days in the Military,” following the removal of videos featuring singer-actor Cha Eun-woo after tax evasion allegations. The Hankook Ilbo learned on Wednesday that Rowoon has confirmed his appearance as a storyteller for the series on the Defense Media Agency’s channel, KFN Plus, and is preparing for filming. “These Days in the Military” is a content series in which celebrities serving in the military appear as storytellers, introducing historical events and figures related to the armed forces. The series previously drew attention with appearances by actor Song Kang and NCT member Taeyong. Cha Eun-woo joined the program as a storyteller last year and appeared in four episodes. However, after allegations of tax evasion surfaced, all videos featuring him were removed from public view. Currently, the episodes in which Cha appeared have been set to private, with the message “This video is unavailable” appearing in the program’s pl

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Park Jihoon to return as singer after 3 years

Singer and actor Park Jihoon is ready to roll out a solo album in April, his agency YY Entertainment said Thursday. It will be his first endeavor as a singer in three years, after his seventh EP “Blank or Black.” Since the release of the future hip-hop set, he has been focusing on his acting career, which he began as a child. He finished shooting the drama “The Legend of Military Cook,” based on a hit webtoon, while promoting the historical film “The King’s Warden,” a breakout movie in Korea in

2NE1 rift grows as Sandara Park severs ties with Park Bom over drug accusation

Sandara Park unfollowed her 2NE1 bandmate Park Bom on Instagram on Wednesday, signaling a public rift after Park Bom accused her of drug use. Sandara Park denied the allegations on her social media account that day. "I have never used drugs. I wish her well," she said. As of Wednesday afternoon, Sandara Park no longer follows her bandmate's account. Fellow 2NE1 members CL and Minzy still follow Park Bom. The decision follows a handwritten letter Park Bom posted on Tuesday, addressing her past prescription drug controversy. Park revealed she was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder and emphasized her medication was not a narcotic. In the post, Park Bom said she was used as a scapegoat. Park said she was "made into a drug addict" to cover up Sandara Park's alleged drug use. Representatives for Sandara Park said the claims were "groundless." She followed up with her personal denial the next day. The rift sparked widespread online speculation about the duo's relationship. Fans expressed understanding for Sandara Park's decision, with one saying the move is "essentially cutting ties." Other

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I-dle to tour North America

I-dle surprised fans with plans for a tour in North America. The five members broke the news on NBC’s “Today Show,” which aired Wednesday. The group's agency Cube Entertainment uploaded a poster for the tour on the following day listing 10 cities across the region, the largest yet for the group. The quintet will kick it off with its first stand-alone gig in Canada on Aug. 2 before hopping around eight cities in the US and Mexico City. The 10-city trip expands I-dle’s ongoing “Syncopation” tour,

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I-dle announces N. American tour on NBC's 'Today Show'

K-pop girl group i-dle has said it will return to North America in August for its biggest tour to date in the region, performing in 10 major cities across Canada, the United States and Mexico. The announcement was made during an appearance on NBC's "Today Show" on Wednesday, where the members told viewers they were coming back with a North American tour and looked forward to meeting their fans, known as Neverland. "(Our last) tour was two years ago, so we miss our fans so much," Yuqi said. The quintet also performed its latest single, "Mono (Feat. skaiwater)," on the show. Cube Entertainment, the group's agency, released the official poster for the North American leg of the ongoing "Syncopation" world tour through the group's social media accounts Thursday. According to the poster, the North American leg will begin Aug. 2 in Hamilton, Canada, before moving to Newark, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Orlando, San Antonio, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Oakland and Seattle. It will mark the group's largest shows in the region. The world tour, which began in Seoul last month, is set to continue in other Asi

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Watch: Hearts2Hearts Takes 1st Win For “RUDE!” On “M Countdown”; Performances By WOODZ, TUNEXX, And More

Hearts2Hearts has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “RUDE!“ On the March 5 episode of M Countdown, the candidates for first place were BLACKPINK‘s “GO” and Hearts2Hearts’ “RUDE!” Hearts2Hearts ultimately took the prize with a total of 9,389 points. Congratulations to Hearts2Hearts! Watch the winner announcement below! Performers on today’s show included IVE,… The post appeared first on .

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LE SSERAFIM Confirmed To Make April Comeback

LE SSERAFIM is gearing up for a comeback! On March 5, EDaily reported that LE SSERAFIM will release a new song at the end of April. In response to the report, their agency SOURCE MUSIC confirmed, “LE SSERAFIM is currently preparing with the goal of releasing a new song in April. The exact schedule will… The post appeared first on .

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7 Underrated K-Pop Tracks That Experienced A Sudden Surge In Popularity Later On

Not every song reaches its full potential when it’s released. Whether it’s because the track is slept on or because the group has yet to achieve further fame, there are many reasons why a song might see a resurgence in popularity long after it’s released. The phenomenon even has a name—the “reverse run”! Here are… The post appeared first on .

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Watch: BTS Gears Up As 7 For “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG” Teaser

Get ready to see BTS’s performance as seven! Previously, Netflix announced that it will be exclusive streaming “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG” on March 21, capturing the special live set to take place at Gwanghwamun Square. The newly released teaser begins with reactions to BTS leaving for the military, followed by RM’s resolve, “We promised… The post appeared first on .

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TWS gears up for April return: report

TWS is slated to bring out a new album next month, according to a local media report on Thursday. Agency Pledis Entertainment confirmed that the group is planning for an April release but did not give details. The boy group’s last album was its fourth EP, “Play Hard,” from October last year. The mini album sold close to 640,000 copies in the first week, a career-best for the six-member act, and made a chart-topping debut on Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking. The six-track set was certified gold by th

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CRAVITY’s Hyeongjun To Make Acting Debut In Short-Form Rom-Com Drama

CRAVITY’s Hyeongjun will be making his acting debut! On March 5, Hyeongjun’s agency announced, “CRAVITY’s Hyeongjun will appear in ‘Kill the Romeo.’ Please show lots of support and anticipation as he reveals a new side of himself through the role of ‘Hyeongjun.’” “Kill the Romeo” is an interactive, multi-ending romantic comedy short-form drama that begins… The post appeared first on .

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Park Ji Hoon To Make Solo Comeback

Park Ji Hoon, who is on the verge of joining the ranks of 10-million moviegoer actors through “The King’s Warden,” is returning as a singer! On March 5, his agency YY Entertainment announced, “Park Ji Hoon is preparing a solo album with the goal of making a comeback in April.” This will be Park Ji… The post appeared first on .

TWS Confirmed To Make Spring Comeback

TWS is gearing up for a comeback! On March 5, Ilgan Sports reported that TWS will be releasing a new album in April. In response to the report, TWS’s agency PLEDIS Entertainment confirmed, “TWS is preparing with the goal of making an April comeback. The specific details will be announced at a later date.” TWS… The post appeared first on .

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