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BABYMONSTER is getting ready to embark on a new world tour! On March 16 at midnight KST, BABYMONSTER officially announced their plans for their upcoming 2026-2027 world tour. After kicking off their concert in Seoul, BABYMONSTER will be heading to six cities in Japan: Kobe, Fukuoka, Yokohama, Chiba, Nagoya, and Osaka. The group will also… The post appeared first on .
Heeseung of Enhypen will not be returning to the boy band, its agency Belift Lab reaffirmed Sunday, less than a week after Hybe’s sub-label announced the main vocalist’s solo path outside the group. “Heeseung will not be returning to Enhypen,” Belift Lab told The Korea Herald. “He has a clear artistic direction he wants to pursue, and we decided to respect that.” The confirmation comes as fans — particularly international supporters — continue to organize large-scale campaigns urging the agency
The Japan Gold Disc Awards has revealed this year’s winners! This week, the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) officially announced the winners of the 40th Japan Gold Disc Awards. Stray Kids snagged a total of four awards this year, including Best Asian Artist. The group also won Album of the Year (Asia) and one… The post appeared first on .
Netflix’s “Boyfriend on Demand” swept the top spots on this week’s rankings of the most buzzworthy dramas and actors! This week, “Boyfriend on Demand” took No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of the dramas that generated the most buzz. The company determines each week’s rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts,… The post appeared first on .
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on March 14! ATEEZ’s latest mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” spent its fourth week in a row at No. 1 on the World Albums chart, and it also remained on the Billboard 200 at No. 109. ENHYPEN’s latest mini album “THE SIN :… The post appeared first on .
Former SONAMOO member Nahyun is expecting! On March 14, the idol-turned-actress took to Instagram to announce that she was pregnant. Nahyun also revealed that she expected to hold her wedding “about a year from now.” Along with the news of her pregnancy, Nahyun shared photos of her positive pregnancy test and sonogram. Her full announcement… The post appeared first on .
Authorities in Seoul are preparing extensive security and traffic measures ahead of the BTS comeback concert set for March 21 at Gwanghwamun Square. Here’s what visitors should know. Entry Access to the viewing area will be limited to 31 designated gates around the square and nearby Sejong-daero. Security Metal detectors will be installed at all gates and bag checks will begin at 7 a.m. Authorities are asking visitors to bring minimal belongings. Police will also deploy CCTV monitoring teams and
“KPop Demon Hunters,” the Netflix animated feature that sparked a massive cultural phenomenon and has seen record-breaking viewers numbers since its release last year, is now at the center of international attention as fans wait to see if it can continue its historic winning streak at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday evening (local time). The film has been nominated in two major categories at this year's Oscars — the Best Animated Feature and the Best Original Song. In the animated feature race, the film is in competition with "Arthro," "Elio," "Little Amélie or the Character of Rain" and "Zootopia 2." Meanwhile, the film’s hit track "Golden" is vying for the award for original song trophy against tunes from "Dianne Warren: Relentless," "Sinners," "Viva Verdi!" and "Train Dreams." Directed by Korean-Canadian filmmaker Maggie Kang, the action-fantasy film follows three K-pop superstars — Rumi, Mira and Zoey — who also secretly protect the world from evil spirits. The animated feature has achieved worldwide success, becoming the most-watched title in Netflix history with over
2PM’s Nichkhun has opened up about an alarming incident involving a stalker. On March 14, Nichkhun took to Instagram Stories to issue a stern warning to someone who “stalked and followed” him while “walking almost right beside me aggressively yelling and cursing at me in Chinese” for nearly 30 minutes. Nichkhun, who was eventually escorted… The post appeared first on .
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Tourists walked around the main palace Gyeongbokgung to watch the changing of the royal guards ceremony at the Woldae platform in Seoul. K-pop supergroup BTS is set to hold an outdoor concert at the same site on March 21 for its long-awaited comeback, corresponding with its first new album in nearly four years, “Arirang.” According to organizers, the group is expected to appear with Gyeongbokgung as a backdrop, proceed past the gate Gwanghwamun and the Woldae platform before taking to the stage
Get ready for a fun episode of “Amazing Saturday” featuring Yena, Lee Chae Yeon, and ITZY’s Chaeryeong! The popular tvN variety show has revealed a sneak peek of its upcoming episode, which will feature the three idols as guests. Yena and Lee Chae Yeon were formerly bandmates in the “Produce 48” project group IZ*ONE, while… The post appeared first on .
BELIFT LAB has made a new statement on Heeseung’s recent departure from ENHYPEN. Earlier this week, BELIFT LAB announced that Heeseung would be leaving ENHYPEN and debuting as a solo artist, stating, “Through in-depth discussions with each of the members about the future they envision and the direction of the team, it became clear that… The post appeared first on .
ILLIT has joined the April comeback rush! On March 15, ILLIT held the second night of their “PRESS START♥︎” concert in Seoul. At the end of the show, ILLIT surprised fans by announcing their plans to make a comeback with “It’s Me” on April 30 at 6 p.m. KST. Stay tuned for more information on… The post appeared first on .
NEWBEAT’s Jeon Yeoyeojeong has sustained a ligament rupture. On March 15, Beat Interactive announced that Jeon Yeoyeojeong had injured his ankle during NEWBEAT’s “NEURO 1000 PROJECT” encore concert in Seoul on March 14. According to the agency, Jeon Yeoyeojeong was taken to the hospital after the show, and his MRI results showed a ruptured ligament… The post appeared first on .
Netflix animated feature “KPop Demon Hunters” secured the win for Best Animated Feature at the 98th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Sunday (local time). The awards show saw the film take home the top prize for animation, besting a strong field of nominees including "Arco," "Elio," "Little Amélie or the Character of Rain" and "Zootopia 2." The award highlights the global impact of the movie, which has smashed Netflix viewership records with over 500 million cumulative views since its release last year. The recognition for both its storytelling and the original track “Golden” underscores the power of cross-cultural collaboration in the modern film industry. Directed by Korean Canadian filmmaker Maggie Kang, the action-fantasy film follows K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey, who also secretly protect the world from evil spirits. The impact of “KPop Demon Hunters” has extended far beyond the screen, boosting visitor numbers to the National Museum of Korea and increasing tourism to Seoul landmarks featured in the movie. The awards ceremony featured a liv
With less than a week left before BTS’ comeback performance at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, authorities plan to tighten security around 31 buildings surrounding the plaza, according to news reports Sunday. Police and the Seoul Metropolitan Government recently held talks with the operators of the buildings and reached an agreement for six of the buildings to close their front entrances and allow access only through rear entrances, while urging the remaining 25 buildings to restrict access to rooft
Nana will be sharing a peek inside her home and everyday life on MBC’s “The Manager”! In a newly released preview for next week’s episode of “The Manager,” idol-turned-actress Nana reveals her spacious home, which includes an enviable walk-in closet filled with clothing and accessories. Nana also shows off her adorably klutzy side while relaxing… The post appeared first on .
BLACKPINK has snagged a third music show trophy for “GO”! On the March 15 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were BLACKPINK’s “GO,” IVE’s “BANG BANG,” and Hearts2Hearts’ “RUDE!” BLACKPINK ultimately took the win with a total of 5,935 points. Congratulations to BLACKPINK! Watch a clip of the winner announcement below: Performers… The post appeared first on .
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual girl group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 730 girl group members, using big data collected from February 15 to March 15. IVE’s Jang Won Young topped… The post appeared first on .
ITZY’s viral hit “THAT’S A NO NO” continues to gain steam! On March 14, ITZY released a dance practice video for their viral performance of their song “THAT’S A NO NO.” Although the song was originally released six years ago as a B-side on the group’s 2020 mini album “IT’z ME,” “THAT’S A NO NO”… The post appeared first on .
