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ENHYPEN's Heeseung announces departure from group

Heeseung of K-pop boy band ENHYPEN will leave the group, his agency Belift Lab announced Tuesday. In a statement posted on fan platform Weverse, the company said it had held extensive discussions with the members about the group’s future direction and goals. “Through deep conversations about each member’s vision for the future and the team’s direction, we confirmed that Heeseung has a clear musical path he wishes to pursue,” the agency said. “After careful consideration, we decided to respect his aspirations.” The HYBE Labels subsuduary said the 24-year-old singer will depart the group and ENHYPEN will continue activities as a six-member act beginning with its upcoming promotional schedules. “Although it is difficult to explain every detail in a short statement, we want to emphasize that this decision was made after a long period of deliberation,” the company said. “We understand that this news may be difficult for fans to accept, but we hope you will understand that it was made with the future of both ENHYPEN and Heeseung in mind.” Belift Lab added that ENHYPEN woul

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ENHYPEN Shares Message For Fans Following Heeseung’s Departure

In the wake of Heeseung’s departure from the group, ENHYPEN has shared a message for their fans. On March 10, BELIFT LAB announced that Heeseung would be leaving the group and debuting as a solo artist. The agency also stated that ENHYPEN would be continuing their activities as a six-member group. Later that night, ENHYPEN… The post appeared first on .

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How AtHeart finds its confidence through 'Butterfly Doors'

When K-pop girl group AtHeart debuted in August 2025 with its first EP "Plot Twist," the title track captured the emotional swings of teenage life. Crushes felt mysterious, feelings were confusing and the members leaned into the carefree brightness of youth. Seven months later, the group says it has found something new — confidence. Returning with the paired singles "Shut Up," released Feb. 26, and "Butterfly Doors," set to follow Wednesday, AtHeart is presenting what the members describe as a more "self-assured side" of the group. The back-to-back releases mark the group's first comeback since its debut and form a connected story about growth. "When we debuted, all of us were teenagers, so the concept naturally reflected that youthful energy," member Arin said in an interview at The Korea Times office Monday. "This time, some of us have become adults, so we naturally wanted to show a more mature side. It feels like our atmosphere as a team has developed." The new era is also visually anchored by a symbol the group calls "The Black Heart." Ahead of its comeback campaign, AtHeart unveil

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Heeseung to leave Enhypen

Heeseung will part with Enhypen to pursue a solo career, his agency Belift Lab announced Tuesday. The agency shared the news through the fan community platform Weverse, saying it had been discussing the group’s future direction and goals with the members. According to Belift Lab, the discussions included in-depth conversations about each member’s vision and the team’s path forward. During that process, Heeseung expressed a clear musical direction he wanted to pursue, and the agency decided to re

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Enhypen reshaped as six-member group with Heeseung's departure

SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band Enhypen will be reorganized as a six-...

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BLACKPINK, IVE’s Jang Won Young, KiiiKiii, And More Top Circle Weekly Charts

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of February 22 to 28! Album Chart BLACKPINK earned a double crown on this week’s Circle charts, topping both the social chart and the physical album chart, where their new album “DEADLINE” debuted at No. 1. IVE swept two of… The post appeared first on .

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BTS to launch ‘Arirang’ pop-up store in Seoul ahead of album release

BTS will open a special pop-up store in Seoul to mark the release of its upcoming album, “Arirang,” the group’s agency said Tuesday. According to Big Hit Music, the pop-up event will run from 1 p.m. on the day of the album’s release (March 20) through 8:30 p.m. on April 12 at two locations: Shinsegae Department Store’s The Heritage building in Jung-gu, central Seoul, and the Hybe headquarters in Yongsan. Merchandise for sale at the pop-up was created in collaboration with the National Museum Fou

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Police probe ticket scams ahead of BTS Gwanghwamun comeback show

Police have launched an investigation into suspected ticket scams and misuse of automated programs related to BTS’ upcoming comeback show at Gwanghwamun Square. Park Jeong-bo, chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, said Monday that police are currently investigating three suspected criminal cases tied to ticket sales for the concert, after ticket platform Nol Universe requested a probe into signs of automated programs buying tickets for the event on March 21. Police said the main types o

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BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones

SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- K-pop juggernaut BTS will perform before some 22,000...

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BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-ups to mark new album release

SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS will open special pop-up stores...

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Breaking: ENHYPEN Announces Heeseung’s Departure From Group

ENHYPEN’s Heeseung will be parting ways with the group and debuting as a solo artist. On March 10, ENHYPEN’s agency BELIFT LAB shared the following official statement: Hello, this is BELIFT LAB. We would like to express our gratitude toward ENGENE for their unwavering support for ENHYPEN and provide information on ENHYPEN’s future activities. BELIFT… The post appeared first on .

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Wealthier overseas fans reshape power dynamics in K-pop

With BTS’ full-group comeback less than two weeks away, Chinese fan communities have recently announced large-scale promotional campaigns that will dominate some of Seoul’s most visible digital billboards. Jungkook’s official Chinese fan club said it will broadcast a congratulatory video for the singer’s comeback on the 60-meter landmark megascreen at the Koreana Hotel in central Seoul from March 20 to 22. Chinese fan club Baidu V Bar has planned an even larger campaign for V, securing the massi

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‘A single photo changed everything’: How BTS’ V was discovered in worn-down academy

A casting director’s unexpected discovery of a smiling photo in a small academy in Daegu has resurfaced online, revealing the unlikely moment that helped launch the career of BTS’ V. The story of how the global K-pop star was first spotted is now drawing renewed attention from fans. Japanese outlet Oricon News recently published an interview with Kim Mi-jung, a former casting director at BigHit Music who helped recruit members of BTS and Tomorrow X Together. Kim said among the many trainees she encountered during her years scouting talent, the moment she first saw V stood out the most. “I’ve seen many trainees, but V was the only one who gave me chills the moment I encountered him,” she said. At the time, Kim had just begun working as a casting manager and was traveling across regional cities in search of new talent. She recalled spending an entire week scouting in the southern city of Daegu during a sweltering summer without finding anyone promising. “I had been searching all week in Daegu, but I couldn’t discover anyone,” she said. “I was exhausted and sitting down whe

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‘Boyfriend on Demand’: Jisoo’s acting sparks debate, but 901 virtual boyfriends keep Netflix series trending

A new Netflix series starring BLACKPINK’s Jisoo is drawing global attention — and reigniting a familiar debate. While some viewers remain skeptical about her acting, the romantic comedy’s unusual premise and star-packed “boyfriend” lineup are helping propel the show up Netflix’s charts. Released on March 6, the Netflix original “Boyfriend on Demand” follows Mi-rae, a webtoon producer played by Jisoo, who is exhausted by real life and turns to a virtual dating simulation service where users can “subscribe” to and experience romantic relationships. The show marks Jisoo’s first solo lead drama, placing her squarely at the center of the story after several supporting roles since her acting debut in the 2021 JTBC drama “Snowdrop.” She has also appeared in films such as “Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy” as well as the Coupang Play series “Newtopia.” But the new release has once again put her acting skills under scrutiny. Since her debut, Jisoo has frequently faced criticism over pronunciation, vocal delivery and facial expressions. With “Boyfriend on Demand,

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BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones

K-pop juggernaut BTS will perform before some 22,000 fans at its upcoming comeback show at Gwanghwamun Square as organizers added new standing areas to accommodate soaring demand, the group's agency said Tuesday. BigHit Music said "additional" standing spots will open Thursday through NOL Ticket for the group's "Arirang" concert on March 21. While the agency did not specify the exact number of new tickets, the figure appears to be around 7,000 as the agency noted the show will now accommodate some 22,000 people, up from the 15,000 tickets previously available for reservation. The new standing zones will stretch from the Gwanghwamun intersection toward the City Hall subway station, where audiences will be able to watch the performance on large LED screens installed across the area, according to the agency. BigHit said the expanded capacity was planned "with safety and crowd control as top priorities." Organizers also pledged to monitor illegal ticket resales in real time and strengthen identity checks to prevent scalping and unauthorized entry. The concert will follow the release of BTS'

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Riize wraps ‘Riizing Loud’ world tour with electrifying finale in Seoul

Boy group Riize closed its first world tour in Seoul over the weekend, delivering a high-energy finale concert that highlighted the group's rapid growth and deepening connection with fans. Held from Friday to Sunday at Kspo Dome in Songpa, southern Seoul, the finale of the group’s “Riizing Loud” tour drew a combined audience of 32,000 over three sold-out shows. Sunday’s concert marked the culmination of an eight-month global journey that took Riize across 21 cities in Asia and North America, dra

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Enhypen’s Jungwon to feature on Japanese film soundtrack

Jungwon of Enhypen is set to lend his voice to a Japanese film soundtrack, teaming up with singer and actor Tomohisa Yamashita for a collaborative track. According to Enhypen’s agency Belift Lab on Tuesday, Jungwon participated in the track for the upcoming Japanese film “Honest Real Estate.” The song, titled “Koe,” was partially unveiled in the film’s newly released trailer. Jungwon described the project as a meaningful experience, marking his first time singing for a movie soundtrack. “I perso

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BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-ups to mark new album release

K-pop supergroup BTS will open special pop-up stores to celebrate the release of its fifth studio album, "Arirang," the group's agency said Tuesday. The pop-ups, titled "Arirang," will open at 1 p.m. on March 20, the day of the album's release, and run until April 12 at The Heritage in Shinsegae Department Store's main branch and at HYBE's headquarters in Seoul. In collaboration with the National Museum Foundation of Korea, the band will showcase merchandise that reinterprets traditional Korean aesthetics with a modern touch in keeping with the album's theme. The products will be produced jointly with Mu:ds, the foundation's cultural goods brand, to help promote Korean culture to a global audience. Other products, such as hoodies and ball caps, will also be available. Early sales for select items will open on the Weverse Shop on Thursday, while all merchandise will become available March 20. The Mu:ds collaboration goods will also be sold at the National Museum of Korea's gift shop beginning the same date. Visitors must book in advance through the Weverse Spot reservation system. Describe

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BLACKPINK Becomes 1st Female K-Pop Artist To Score 11 Entries On Billboard Hot 100

BLACKPINK has set a new record on Billboard’s Hot 100 with their latest single! On March 10 local time, Billboard announced that BLACKPINK’s new title track “GO” had debuted at No. 63 on the Hot 100, its weekly ranking of the most popular songs in the United States. With this new entry, BLACKPINK has become… The post appeared first on .

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i-dle To Perform On “The Kelly Clarkson Show”

i-dle will be making their first-ever appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” this week! The girl group will be appearing as guests on the March 13 episode of the popular U.S. talk show, where they will perform their latest single “Mono” (featuring Skaiwater). Simon Baker, Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, and Robin Arzon will also be… The post appeared first on .

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Seolhyun To Make Special Appearance In Jun Ji Hyun And Ji Chang Wook’s Upcoming Rom-Com Drama

Seolhyun will be making a special appearance in JTBC’s upcoming drama “Human X Gumiho” (working title)! On March 10, TenAsia reported that Seolhyun will appear in the drama in a special cameo role. A representative from her agency The Present Company confirmed the news, stating, “It is true that Seolhyun will be making a special… The post appeared first on .

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Park Jin Young Resigns From His Position As Inside Director At JYP Entertainment

Park Jin Young is stepping down from his position as an inside director at JYP Entertainment. On March 10, JYP Entertainment announced, “Park Jin Young will resign from his inside director post. At the shareholders’ meeting which will be held on March 26, he will not proceed with the process to be reappointed as an… The post appeared first on .

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“BOYS II PLANET” Contestants Chuei Li Yu And Kang Woo Jin Confirmed To Debut As Duo

“BOYS II PLANET” contestants Chuei Li Yu and Kang Woo Jin have been confirmed to debut as a team! Previously in January, it was reported that Chuei Li Yu, Kang Woo Jin, and Jang Haneum were in discussions to launch a spin-off group from “BOYS II PLANET” with FNC Entertainment handling management. On March 10,… The post appeared first on .

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Kard’s BM joins 2nd season of ‘Beef’

BM of Kard appears in the trailer for the second season of Netflix drama series “Beef,” confirming his upcoming Hollywood debut. BM plays a tennis coach from the country club that serves as the backdrop of the new season, set to premiere April 16. In the trailer, BM can be spotted touching faces with the club owner and Korean billionaire (Youn Yuh-jung) as well as having a chat with one half of the couple managing the club, played by Carey Mulligan. The television series’ first season won critic

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VeriVery’s Kangmin to drop 1st solo set

Kangmin of VeriVery will begin his solo career later this month with the physical single “Free Falling,” his agency Jellyfish Entertainment said Tuesday. He is set to release the album on March 26, about seven years after his debut with VeriVery. Along with four bandmates, he picked up a trophy from a television music chart show for the first time in three years, with “Red (Beggin’),” the main track from the group’s fourth physical single, “Lost and Found.” Kangmin embarked on a solo fan meet to

KickFlip readies for 4th EP

Boy group Kickflip unveiled the timetable for the release of its fourth EP, “My First Kick,” through its label JYP Entertainment on Tuesday. Following teaser content, the six-member act will drop the mini album and host a comeback showcase on April 6. On Monday, the prerelease “Twenty” came out, and the bandmates celebrated with a fan event where they watched the single's music video and chatted. Donghyun, the youngest member, participated in writing the melody for the rock-based tune. The group

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Day6’s Wonpil returns with 'Unpiltered' after 4 years

Wonpil of Day6 is set to release his first solo EP “Unpiltered” on March 30, JYP Entertainment announced Monday. The release was announced via a post on Day6's official social media channels Monday. The teaser captures Wonpil gazing through a fogged window as droplets slowly slide down from a section wiped clean, visually conveying the album’s dreamy, melancholic mood. In the clip, Wonpil’s plaintive vocals deliver the line, “I’m just breathing empty air, I’m not alright, oh God, save me,” hinti

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Pentagon’s Kino to drop 3rd solo EP

Kino of Pentagon announced he is releasing third solo EP under the title “Lost and Found” on April 1, via his agency Naked on Monday. He will sing of freedom and love in the upcoming set, having found himself after revealing the inner struggles and anxiety in the previous album, second EP “Everybody’s Guilty, But No One’s to Blame,” dropped last year. He is currently in the middle of his solo tour “Free Kino,” which began in Seoul in January. The European leg of the 14-city tour came to an end i

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo To Receive Madame Figaro Rising Star Award At Canneseries 2026

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo will be taking home an award at this year’s Cannes International Series Festival! On March 10, Canneseries announced that Jisoo would be the winner of the 2026 Madame Figaro Rising Star Award, which is awarded each year to a promising personality who has become a major figure in the industry. The festival also… The post appeared first on .

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Kim Jae Joong’s “GALAXY 1986” Fan Concert In Bangkok Canceled

Kim Jae Joong’s upcoming fan concert in Bangkok has been canceled. On March 10, Kim Jae Joong’s agency INKODE Entertainment announced that the singer’s “GALAXY 1986” Asia Tour fan concert in Bangkok, originally scheduled for March 21, has been canceled due to local circumstances. Read the agency’s full statement below: Watch Kim Jae Joong in… The post appeared first on .

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B.I Announces Military Enlistment Date

B.I will be enlisting in the military this month. On March 10, B.I’s agency 131LABEL announced that the artist will begin his mandatory military service as a public service worker on March 16. The agency also stated that no official events will be held on the day of his enlistment. Read the agency’s full statement… The post appeared first on .

“Boyfriend On Demand” Unveils Individual Posters Of Boyfriends From Virtual Service

Netflix has dropped eye-catching individual posters for the “Boyfriend on Demand” service! Helmed by director Kim Jung Sik of “Work Later, Drink Now” and “Not Others,” “Boyfriend on Demand” is a romantic comedy that follows Seo Mi Rae (BLACKPINK’s Jisoo), an overworked webtoon producer who subscribes to a virtual dating simulation service to experience the dates… The post appeared first on .

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