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BTS comeback concert draws 18.4m views on Netflix

The livestream of K-pop sensation BTS' first concert in nearly four years attracted 18.4 million views on Netflix, the streaming service announced Tuesday (U.S. time). The figure combined real-time audiences and those who watched within 24 hours of the broadcast, according to the service. Following the broadcast, the show topped Netflix's weekly movies charts in 24 countries, the company added. The K-pop septet staged the live performance at Gwanghwamun Square on Saturday night in front of tens

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BTS returns to US stage with exclusive Spotify showcase in New York

After staging their highly anticipated comeback show for the new album "Arirang" at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on Saturday, BTS flew to New York the following day to attend an exclusive event, “Spotify x BTS: Swimside,” held at Pier 17. At the event, the group performed three songs from its fifth full-length album — the main single "Swim" and B-side tracks "2.0" and "Normal" — all released just two days earlier. The Spotify event in New York focused on intimacy rather than scale. Around 1,000 f

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ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Ji Woong And Sung Han Bin Open Personal Instagram Accounts

Two ZEROBASEONE members now have their own Instagram accounts! On March 24, ZEROBASEONE’s official Instagram account shared that Sung Han Bin and Kim Ji Woong have opened individual Instagram accounts. Sung Han Bin has launched a new account, while Kim Ji Woong reactivated the account he used before debuting with ZEROBASEONE. Follow Sung Han Bin… The post appeared first on .

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Baby Dont Cry backed by star-studded production team for first EP

Baby Dont Cry is back, returning with a debut EP featuring a star-studded lineup of producers. The K-pop quartet — consisting of Korean members Yihyun and Beni, and Japanese members Kumi and Mia — is the a girl group under Psy’s agency, P Nation. The group debuted in June 2025 with the single "F Girl" and returned about four months later with its second single, "I Don’t Care." Now they are back again, having worked with high-profile producers including Ryan Jhun, Kim Eana and Giriboy for their n

Heeseung speaks out for first time since ENHYPEN exit: I feel sorry

Heeseung, who recently left K-pop boy band ENHYPEN, spoke out for the first time since announcing his departure from the group. “I’m sure the news came as a surprise, but I’m fine,” he said during a video call with fans on Sunday. The event, scheduled before he announced his exit from the group on March 10, was his first official engagement with fans since then. It was held under the slightly revised name “Heeseung and ENHYPEN.” “I feel sorry for the members,” Heeseung reportedly said. He was also quoted as saying that his album is set for release soon, hinting at a solo debut soon. Fans reacted to the event with mixed feelings, as it was still carried out under ENHYPEN’s name despite Heeseung’s departure. While some accepted that the prescheduled event would inevitably proceed as planned, others faulted the agency for failing to consider the fans by continuing to package him under the group’s name in official schedules and photo card promotions. Previously Heeseung announced through his agency, Belift Lab, that he would leave the group, six years after debuting. Wh

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Boy group Monsta X to drop 1st U.S. album in over 4 years

SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Monsta X will return to the U.S. mar...

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BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s “like JENNIE” Becomes Her 1st Non-Collab Song To Go Platinum In U.S.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie has gone platinum in the United States with her hit song “like JENNIE”! Last week, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) officially certified “like JENNIE” platinum for selling over 1 million units in the United States. “like JENNIE” is Jennie’s second solo track—and her first non-collab song—to go platinum in the United… The post appeared first on .

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Baby DONT Cry bottles youthful heartache on 1st mini album 'AFTER CRY'

Less than a year after its debut, rookie K-pop girl group Baby DONT Cry is stepping into its next chapter, Tuesday, with the reflective single "Bittersweet," fronting its new first mini album, "AFTER CRY." The group, made up of Yihyun, Kumi, Mia and Beni, introduced the new release during a media showcase at Blue Square’s Woori WON Banking Hall in Seoul’s Yongsan District, Tuesday. Despite the group's rookie status, the members led the event with unexpected energy and polish, moving seamlessly through their live performances and media interactions without visible nerves. “This is our first official comeback since ‘I Don’t Care’, and also our first mini album,” Beni said. “We prepared really hard because we wanted to surprise our fans and everyone who has been watching us.” "AFTER CRY" opens what the group describes as a larger “tears trilogy” that will unfold across future releases. A previously unveiled trailer video, titled "The Story Begins Here," teased the narrative arc with the phrases “Chapter 1. AFTER CRY,” “Chapter 2. WE BLOOM,” and “Chapter 3. B

BTS returns to U.S. stage as full group after nearly 4 years

SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- K-pop megastar BTS reunited for a U.S. performance i...

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Watch: HUNTR/X And Saja Boys Star In McDonald’s Ad For New “KPop Demon Hunters” Meals

McDonald’s has teamed up with Netflix for a special “KPop Demon Hunters” collaboration. On March 24 local time, McDonald’s announced the launch of two “KPop Demon Hunters”-themed adult meals that will feature flavors taken from McDonald’s restaurants in South Korea. Starting on March 31, McDonald’s restaurants across the United States will offer the Saja Boys… The post appeared first on .

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Girl’s Day’s Minah Shares Photos Of Group Reunion

The members of Girl’s Day got back together for a fun outing! On March 24, Girl’s Day’s Minah revealed on Instagram that all four members of the group had met up for drinks and dinner. Sharing several adorable group shots and a photo of her beer, Minah wrote, “To Girl’s Day, for whom I’m grateful.… The post appeared first on .

Monsta X unveils track listing for US album

Monsta X unveiled the list of all 10 tracks from its upcoming album in the US through agency Starship Entertainment on Tuesday. The group is set to release “Unfold” on April 3, approximately four years since its second full-length US album, “The Dreaming.” The second LP spent two weeks on Billboard 200, peaking at No. 21. The agency said the album will demonstrate the depth and maturity the group has gained since then with a genre-spanning set of songs. Monsta X gave fans a taste of the third LP

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Park Ji Hoon Announces Comeback Date With 1st Teaser For Long-Awaited Return

Park Ji Hoon has kicked off the countdown to his highly-anticipated comeback! On March 25 at midnight KST, Park Ji Hoon officially announced the date and details for his long-awaited return as a singer. Park Ji Hoon will be returning with his first single album “RE:FLECT” on April 29 at 6 p.m. KST, marking his… The post appeared first on .

Chu So Jung (Exy) Masks Fragile Inner World Behind Perfect Model Student Image In New Film “18 Youth”

The upcoming film “18 Youth” has revealed new stills of WJSN’s Chu So Jung (Exy) in character! Based on a novel, “18 Youth” tells the story of the encounter between Hee Joo (Jun So Min), a high school teacher who is loved by students for her unconventional educational philosophy but scorned by fellow teachers, and… The post appeared first on .

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BTS comeback concert draws 18.4 million viewers on Netflix

The livestream of K-pop sensation BTS' first concert in nearly four years attracted 18.4 million viewers on Netflix, the streaming service announced Tuesday (U.S. time). The figure combined real-time audiences and those who watched within 24 hours of the broadcast, according to the service. Following the broadcast, the show topped Netflix's weekly movies charts in 24 countries, the company added. The K-pop septet staged the live performance at Gwanghwamun Square on Saturday night in front of tens of thousands of fans to mark the release of its fifth studio album, "ARIRANG," the previous day. The event also sparked a wave of online buzz. According to Netflix, BTS-related content on its official channels recorded 2.62 billion impressions, while hashtags linked to BTS and Netflix trended across multiple countries, such as the United States, South Korea, the Philippines, Australia, Malaysia, India, Thailand, Argentina, Britain and Turkey. Netflix is scheduled to release a behind-the-scenes documentary film, titled "BTS: The Return," on Friday, chronicling the making of the new album.

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BTS comeback concert draws 18.4 mln views on Netflix

SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- The livestream of K-pop sensation BTS' first concert...

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Boy group Monsta X to drop 1st US album in over 4 years

K-pop boy group Monsta X will return to the U.S. market with a new release next week, its agency said Tuesday. The upcoming album, "Unfold," is the group's third full-length album targeting the United States and the first such release since its second, "The Dreaming," in December 2021. "Unfold," set for release April 3, will feature 10 songs, including two prereleases, "Growing Pains" and "Baby Blue." Other tracks include "Heal," "This!" "Before You Met Me," "Glass Half Empty" and "Main Attraction," according to the track list unveiled by Starship Entertainment on social media. The six-member group debuted in May 2015 and has since established its name in the global market, with its first English album, "All About Luv," reaching No. 5 on the Billboard 200 main albums chart. After kicking off its new world tour, "The X: Nexus," in Seoul in January, the group is now on the Asian leg of the tour.

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BTS’s Netflix Comeback Special Racks Up 18.4 Million Viewers In Its First 24 Hours

BTS’s live comeback special drew an impressive number of viewers on Netflix! On March 24 local time, Netflix announced that its live concert special “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG” had racked up a total of 18.4 million viewers within its first day. This figure includes both viewers who tuned in during the initial livestream and… The post appeared first on .

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Dreamcatcher’s Gahyeon Changes Stage Name For Acting + Signs With New Agency

Dreamcatcher member Gahyeon will be making her new start as an actress! On March 24, Hogiroun Company announced that they signed an exclusive contract with Gahyeon, who will now be promoting under the stage name Lee Seo Yul. Having debuted as the youngest member of Dreamcatcher in 2017, Lee Seo Yul has captivated fans with… The post appeared first on .

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(LEAD) BTS comeback concert draws 18.4 mln views, tops Netflix's non-English TV chart

SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- The livestream of K-pop sensation BTS' first concert...

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Infinite’s Sungkyu to tour Asia

Kim Sungkyu of Infinite will launch a solo tour in Asia on March 27, his agency Billions announced Tuesday. He will kick off the “LV4: Leap to Vector” tour with three shows in Seoul. In April and May, Sungkyu will visit six cities across Asia, from Macao and Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, and Manila, Philippines. The upcoming tour will showcase songs from his sixth solo EP, “Off The Map,” which was released in early March. The six-track album is his first solo set in over 2 1/2 years and sol

BTS hits 1b on Spotify with ‘Life Goes On’

BTS exceeded 1 billion plays on Spotify with “Life Goes On” on March 21, according to Big Hit Music, citing platform data. That marks the sixth song from the band to achieve the feat, following “Fake Love,” “Boy With Luv (Feat. Halsey),” “Dynamite,” “Butter” and “My Universe.” “Life Goes On” is the main track from the group's seventh EP “Be,” which rolled out in November 2020. It made a chart-topping debut on Billboard’s Hot 100, becoming the first song with largely Korean lyrics to do so. Meanw

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Rolling Quartz’s Agency Offers Detailed New Explanation Of Physical Altercation That Caused Hyunjung’s Injuries

Rolling Quartz’s agency has issued a new statement on the recent incident that led to Hyunjung’s injuries. Last week, Hyunjung posted several photos of her injured face and neck on Instagram Stories, adding in the caption, “Please be careful of any mentally ill people around you. I suffered an unexpected attack.” However, on March 20,… The post appeared first on .

Rosé’s “APT.” Becomes 2nd Song By K-Pop Artist Ever To Go Triple Platinum In UK

BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s smash hit “APT.” has gone triple platinum in the United Kingdom at record speed! This month, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced that Rosé and Bruno Mars’ collab single “APT.” had received an official BRIT triple platinum certification. According to the BPI’s certification thresholds, singles are certified triple platinum at 1.8 million units… The post appeared first on .

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Watch: BTS Officially Releases Performance Video For “SWIM”

BTS has shared a closer look at the choreography for their new title track! On March 25 at midnight KST, BTS officially released the performance video for “SWIM,” the title track of their new album “ARIRANG,” on YouTube. BTS first premiered the performance video for “SWIM” on Spotify and Apple Music a day earlier. Notably,… The post appeared first on .

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BTS comeback concert draws 18.4 million viewers on Netflix, tops Netflix's non-English TV chart

The livestream of K-pop sensation BTS' first concert in nearly four years attracted 18.4 million views on Netflix, the streaming service announced Tuesday (U.S. time). The figure combined real-time audiences and those who watched within 24 hours of the broadcast, according to the service. Following the broadcast, "BTS the Comeback Live: Arirang" easily topped Netflix's weekly non-English series chart by a massive margin by garnering 13.1 million views for the week ending March 22, the company added. Netflix calculates its views used for the chart by dividing the total viewing time by the running time. It also topped weekly charts in 24 countries, including South Korea, Mexico, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia and Bulgaria, and debuted in the top 10 in 80 countries overall. The K-pop septet staged the live performance at Gwanghwamun Square on Saturday night in front of tens of thousands of fans to mark the release of its fifth studio album, "Arirang," the previous day. The event also sparked a wave of online buzz. According to Netflix, BTS-related content on its official channels recorded

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BTS returns to US stage as full group after nearly 4 years

K-pop megastar BTS reunited for a U.S. performance in New York on Monday (U.S. time), marking the group's first appearance with all seven members stateside in about four years. The group flew in from Seoul, where it had a free concert at Gwanghwamun in the city center to mark the release of its fifth studio album, "ARIRANG," and performed at the "Spotify X BTS: Seaside" event on the rooftop of Pier 17 at Manhattan's southern tip. The intimate show drew 1,000 superfans selected by the global music streaming platform based on top streaming hours of BTS tracks. It contrasted sharply with the group's last full U.S. outing in April 2022 for the "Permission to Dance on Stage" concerts at a 40,000-capacity concert venue in Las Vegas. Members expressed visible emotion during the set, which featured new songs, including "SWIM," "Normal" and "Fya." Jimin opened the show with "Thank you," and responded to roaring fans: "I love you, too." "The important thing is we're back together after so long. This is a happy moment. We missed you so much, and it's an honor to finally perform on stage for you," he

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HYBE to recruit emerging talents in India

HYBE, the K-pop powerhouse behind some of the industry’s biggest global acts, is staging its first nationwide audition in India. According to HYBE India, the company’s local affiliate, the entertainment agency will open a nationwide audition both online and in person. The in-person rounds will be held in 10 major cities — Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. Those selected will enter what the agency described as a world-class training and development program, with the opportunity to debut as artists. “We look forward to the dynamic potential of young people from India and the Indian diaspora,” HYBE India said in a statement. “We will provide unwavering support so that outstanding talent can step onto the global stage while preserving their cultural identity. The creative energy of India's local experts, combined with HYBE's global system, will generate powerful synergies,” it added. The agency highlighted India’s potential in the music streaming market, with approximately 185 million users, the second largest in t

After non-compete ends, Lee Soo-man returns with ‘open audition’

Lee Soo-man, the former chief producer and founder of SM Entertainment, is returning to the Korean music scene with an unconventional move: a walk-in audition open to anyone, with no prior application required. A2O Entertainment Korea said Monday that it will launch its first public audition program, titled “A2O ZALPHA AUDITION.” The project is personally planned and overseen by Lee, marking his first official move in Korea following the expiration of his non-compete agreement. The audition will run under the slogan “EVERY SUNDAY, A NEW POSSIBILITY BEGINS,” and take place weekly on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at A2O Entertainment Korea in Seoul’s Gangnam district. Applicants can simply show up on-site without a prior screening process, a format that stands out in an industry typically known for closed and highly selective trainee systems. Those unable to attend in person can also apply through the company’s official online channels. Participation is open to anyone regardless of nationality or gender, with applicants able to audition in vocals, rap, dance or acting. The prog

Why more K-pop fans are turning to Samsung to capture concert moments

As dusk fell over Gwanghwamun Square last Saturday night, the crowd moved in rippling waves of purple, all gathering to celebrate the K-pop giant's return to the stage. Thousands of smartphones were raised toward the stage, their cameras zooming in on the BTS members even before the first note rang out. In today’s K-pop concert landscape, capturing the moment has become nearly as important as experiencing it. For many fans, filming a performance has turned into a carefully planned mission than a spontaneous decision. That mission is now shaped as much by technology as by the fandom itself. Samsung’s Galaxy Ultra series has emerged as a favorite among a segment of K-pop concertgoers and using the newly released Galaxy S26 Ultra during BTS' recent Gwanghwamun show offered an insight to why. At first glance, the device’s overall video quality did not feel radically different from footage captured on the latest iPhone models. Colors appeared vivid without looking overly processed and baseline sharpness under bright stage lighting felt broadly comparable. Concerts, however, are rarely sho

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‘If you can’t lose weight, you’re cut’: BTOB’s Lee Chang-sub reveals harsh K-pop rules

A candid YouTube discussion featuring Lee Chang-sub of K-pop boy band BTOB has reignited debate over K-pop’s long-criticized weight standards, with the singer revealing that trainees could be cut simply for failing to meet strict targets. In a video uploaded Friday to his YouTube channel thischangsub, Lee Chang-sub appeared alongside Park Cho-rong and Son Dong-woon — all former Cube Entertainment artists — to discuss the broader K-pop idol training system. When asked about company rules and culture, Park said, “There were evaluations every weekend,” describing a system that constantly assessed trainees’ progress. Lee elaborated: “There were weekly and monthly evaluations. The weekly ones checked what you practiced, but the monthly evaluation was basically a survival test — deciding whether you stay or get cut.” Both artists described the process as emotionally intense. “It was really terrifying,” Park said, while Lee added, “You had to go through a nerve-wracking month.” The most shocking detail, however, came when Lee spoke about weight requirements. “People w

Alpha Drive One to host fan concert tour

Alpha Drive One invited fans to its first fan concert tour, “Star Road,” announced Monday via agency WakeOne Entertainment. The eight-member act will kick it off in Incheon on June 12. After three shows in Korea, another three-date run will follow in Yokohama, Japan. On July 11, it will meet and greet fans in Hong Kong. The octet, formed through the audition show “Boyz 2 Planet,” debuted in January with the EP “Euphoria.” Earlier in March, it held a showcase in Tokyo and appeared in a Japanese t

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Cha Hak Yeon Is A Math Teacher Swept Up In Kim Hyang Gi’s BL Novel In Upcoming Drama

Cha Hak Yeon will be transforming into a teacher for his latest role in “The Absolute Value of Romance”! “The Absolute Value of Romance” is a drama about high school student Yeo Ui Ju (Kim Hyang Gi), who writes romance novels featuring handsome teachers as the main characters. She encounters the teachers—Ga Woo Su (Cha… The post appeared first on .