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Illit presses start on first tour with playful, game-themed Seoul concert

Girl group Illit launched its concert tour in Seoul over the weekend with a colorful, game-themed show, sharing the excitement of a long-awaited milestone with its fandom, Gllit. The five-member group — Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee and Iroha — held its first concert since debut in 2024, “Illit Live ‘Press Start’ in Seoul” on March 13 and 14 at Songpa, southern Seoul. Both shows sold out during presales, demonstrating the group’s growing ticket power. As the show opened, the members kicked off the

BTS' Jimin shares update ahead of Gwanghwamun comeback show

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Jimin of BTS has poured his heart out to fans ahead of the release of the group’s fifth full-length album “ARIRANG.” The K-pop superstar posted a photo taken in a practice studio on fan platform Weverse, saying “I'm shaking with excitement,” in a post March 15. “The release date for the album on March 20 is coming up real soon. I hope to make our fans happy with great performances and songs.” Jimin’s dance knowhow: flexibility and balance are key Jimin is widely considered as one of the most skilled dancers among BTS members. Having majored in contemporary dance at Busan Arts High School, he combines the smooth lines of modern dance with the powerful impact of hip-hop movements. His excellent flexibility and balance allow him to lead some of the group’s most technically demanding performances. To maintain this ability, Jimin is known to consistently train his core muscles. Strengthening the abdominal and lower back muscles helps maintain balance during complex choreography. It also improves the precision of dance movements and

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Why TikTok is becoming unavoidable for K-pop stars

BTS member V joined TikTok on Friday, becoming the third member of the group to launch an account on the platform. His account quickly surpassed one million followers and was approaching four million as of Monday. While fellow member Jungkook first opened a TikTok account in 2023, he resumed activity in October under a new username. J-Hope also joined the platform in 2025. With BTS now in the 13th year of their career, industry watchers are paying close attention to why the veteran idols are emb

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Genre or industry? Global music market questions definition of K-pop

Driven by the worldwide dominance of groups like BTS and BLACKPINK, the global music industry is debating what K-pop actually is. The phenomenon has grown beyond a traditional musical genre, evolving instead into a comprehensive, globally integrated content industry model. Experts argue that K-pop's unique characteristics defy standard classification. A single track typically blends multiple styles — including hip-hop, EDM, R&B, house, trap, synth-pop and ballad — into a composition where the sound rapidly shifts as the song progresses. Scholars call this genre-blending structure "hybrid music." International researchers echo this analysis, pointing to a "musical hybridity" that merges diverse cultures. Consequently, the industry treats K-pop as a comprehensive form of entertainment that combines hook-centric melodies, genre-bending structures, performance-focused choreography and high-quality music videos. The production process further separates the phenomenon from standard musical categories. Major agencies produce tracks through global song camps. These intensive sessions gather

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Park Ji Hoon Announces 2026 Fan Meeting In Seoul

Park Ji Hoon is gearing up to spend a special time with fans at his upcoming fan meeting! On March 16, his agency announced that Park Ji Hoon will hold his 2026 fan meeting “Same Place” (literal title) on April 25 and 26 at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul. The event comes about nine months… The post appeared first on .

Lee congratulates Netflix's 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' on winning Academy Awards

SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung congratulated Netflix's "K-P...

BTS to light up Seoul landmarks to celebrate comeback

SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS will launch a monthlong cultura...

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BTS to light up Seoul landmarks to celebrate comeback

K-pop supergroup BTS will launch a monthlong cultural festival across Seoul, featuring a riverside drone show, media art displays and musical fountains, to celebrate its highly anticipated comeback this week after a nearly four-year hiatus. The septet announced on Monday details of its "BTS The City Arirang Seoul" project on Hybe's fan community platform Weverse. BigHit Music, the group's agency, has said the festival, set to run from Friday through April 19, was prepared in partnership with the Seoul metropolitan government to allow tourists and locals to "experience culture and art in a new way, and enjoy BTS' comeback." Related events will occur across the food, beverage and mobility sectors. The group previously staged similar "The City" festivals in Las Vegas in April 2022 and in Busan that October to mark its concerts in those cities, drawing massive crowds. To mark the Friday release of the group's fifth studio album, "Arirang," media facade shows will begin at 7 p.m. at Sungnyemun gate and Namsan Seoul Tower. A 15-minute drone show over Ttukseom Han River Park will follow at 8:30

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Oscar win sparks debate after acceptance speech is cut off

The animated Netflix hit “KPop Demon Hunters” celebrated a historic night at the Academy Awards — but its victory was quickly overshadowed by controversy after an acceptance speech was abruptly cut short on stage. The film’s original song “Golden” won Best Original Song at the 98th Academy Awards, held Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony was hosted by Conan O'Brien. The film also won Best Animated Feature, giving “KPop Demon Hunters” two Oscars in a single night. However, the celebratory moment sparked online debate after the acceptance speech for “Golden” was interrupted by the play-off music typically used to signal speakers to wrap up. EJAE, who was the singing voice for Rumi of the fictional idol group HuntRix in the film, spoke first on behalf of the performers. “Thank you so much to the Academy,” EJAE said. “Growing up, people made fun of me for liking K-pop. Now everyone is singing our song, and in all of the Korean lyrics. I’m so proud.” EJAE appeared emotional as she delivered her speech. But controversy erupted when producer Lee Y

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(3rd LD) 'KPop Demon Hunters' wins Oscars for best animated feature, original song

SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" capped its awards run...

Babymonster to tour again from June

Babymonster announced its second international tour via label YG Entertainment Monday. The tour will span five continents, kicking off in Seoul in June before heading to six cities in Japan. The group then goes on to mark concert debuts in Oceania, Europe and South America. Babymonster's first tour, Hello Monsters, comprised 32 shows held across 20 cities, drawing around 300,000 total attendees. Before launching this year's tour, the group will release its third EP in May, fronted by lead track

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Illit to release new album next month

Illit will drop its fourth EP “Mamihlapinatapai” on April 30, the group announced at the end of the concert it held in Seoul on Sunday. The upcoming set will include the main track “It’s Me,” according to agency Belift Lab. The new EP will be Illit's first new album in about ten months, since the third EP “bomb,” which entered the Billboard 200 at No. 171 as its third entry on the main albums chart. It sold over 400,000 copies in the first week, marking a career best for the group. The five-memb

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Watch: Jisoo Showcases Perfect Chemistry With Co-Stars Seo In Guk, Kim Sung Cheol, Seo Kang Jun, And More On Set Of “Boyfriend On Demand”

Netflix’s “Boyfriend on Demand” has released a new making-of video! 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 of… The post appeared first on .

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Shinhwa’s Lee Min Woo Shares Beautiful Wedding Pictorial

Shinhwa member Lee Min Woo has shared beautiful wedding pictorial! On March 16, Lee Min Woo uploaded several photos on his Instagram account featuring him and his wife Lee Ami in a neat tuxedo and a beautiful wedding dress ahead of their wedding ceremony. In the caption, he wrote, “After a long journey, I finally… The post appeared first on .

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Cha Eun Woo’s Agency Briefly Comments On His Photography Exhibition

Cha Eun Woo’s agency has released a brief statement regarding his photography exhibition in Japan. On March 16, a media outlet reported that Cha Eun Woo will launch his photo exhibition “Afterimage” in Ginza, Tokyo, from March 28 through May 12. Regarding this, Cha Eun Woo’s agency Fantagio stated, “This exhibition is a project for… The post appeared first on .

Seoul readies for BTS concert

Stage installation has begun at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, five days ahead of K-pop group BTS' upcoming comeback live performance. Workers were seen setting up the stage Monday at the square, preparing for the group's "BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang," scheduled for March 21 at 8 p.m. Buildings surrounding Gwanghwamun Square have also hung banners welcoming the group's return and promoting the upcoming performance. Notices have been posted across the area informing the public of a partial road

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BTS’ Gwanghwamun show sparks debate as city prepares unprecedented downtown lockdown

A massive outdoor comeback show by BTS in central Seoul is already stirring controversy, even before the music begins. Authorities are preparing an unprecedented level of security and traffic control around Gwanghwamun Square ahead of the group’s upcoming event, prompting complaints from some residents and online commentators who say the measures are excessive. The concert, titled “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG,” will take place on March 21 in the historic square in central Seoul, according to organizers. Police and the city government expect as many as 260,000 fans to gather for the performance. To prepare for the crowd, officials have designated 31 buildings near the square as priority monitoring sites. Authorities have requested partial closures of building entrances and restrictions on rooftop and upper floor access. The measures are intended to prevent potential falls from high vantage points and to stop so-called “free riders” from watching the concert from nearby rooftops without tickets. Security preparations are extensive with more than 6,500 police officers from mult

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Seoul to host citywide festival for BTS' ‘Arirang’ comeback

Seoul will be marking BTS’ comeback and new album “Arirang” with a monthlong citywide celebration, featuring large-scale public events and fan programs across major landmarks in the capital. Detailed plans for “BTS The City Arirang Seoul” were unveiled Monday through the group’s global fan platform Weverse. The festival will run from March 20, the day the new album drops, through April 19. Several landmark events are scheduled for the album’s release day. Media facade displays will illuminate hi

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Blackpink logs over 3.6b streams on largest Korean music platform

Blackpink has been streamed more than 3.6 billion times on Melon, the largest music platform in Korea said Monday, citing its own tally. Over 2.5 billion plays came via group efforts, led by “As If It’s Your Last” with more than 260 million plays, followed by “Ddu-du Ddu-du” and “Playing With Fire.” Solo works from the four bandmates exceeded 1 billion: Jennie’s “Solo,” the first solo single from the group, logged close to 180 million plays, with Rose’s collaboration with Bruno Mars, “Apt.,” qui

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(2nd LD) 'KPop Demon Hunters' wins Oscars for best animated feature, original song

SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" capped its awards run...

Red Velvet’s Irene teases first solo LP

Irene of Red Velvet will return with her first full-length solo album, marking her first solo release in about 16 months since her debut EP “Like A Flower.” “Biggest Fan” is set for release on March 30 at 6 p.m., kicking off a new round of solo promotions. The upcoming album will feature 10 tracks spanning a variety of styles, including the title track. According to SM Entertainment, “Biggest Fan” is a pop dance track built on a lively bass groove, combining narration-style rap with an addictive

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Cha Eunwoo to host photo exhibit in Japan: report

Cha Eunwoo of Astro will be holding a photo exhibition in Tokyo, according to a local media report. From March 28 to May 12, a collection of candid photographs capturing the singer-actor in “behind the scenes” moments will be on display under the title “Afterimage.” The news comes while he is in the middle of an investigation over tax evasion, which could levy him with 20 billion won ($13.3 million), the largest for an entertainer in Korea. Agency Fantagio explained that the event is being held

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'KPop Demon Hunters’ wins big at Oscars with 2 awards

Netflix animated feature “KPop Demon Hunters” secured wins for both the Best Animated Feature and the Best Original Song at the 98th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Sunday (local time). The famed awards show saw the animated feature win in two, categories besting competitors like “Arco” “Elio,” "Little Amélie or the Character of Rain" and “Zootopia 2” in the animation race and tracks from “Dianne Warren: Relentless,” “Sinners,” “Viva Verdi!,” and “Train Dreams” in the Best Original Song category. 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. Director Kang thanked the Academy and fan

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(LEAD) 'KPop Demon Hunters' wins Oscar for Best Animated Feature

SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- Netflix's global animation sensation "KPop Demon Hun...