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Why are K-pop stars betting on Galaxy Corp.?

As Galaxy Corp. continues to sign high-profile artists who have newly become free agents, industry officials are questioning why established names are joining a relatively unknown agency branding itself as an “AI entertainment technology company.” Singer Kwon Eun-bi, who rose to fame through project girl group Iz*One, is reportedly preparing to join Galaxy Corp., just three weeks after the company signed Taemin, formerly of boy band SHINee. The company’s current roster includes pop icon and acto

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VR concerts gain ground as new frontier for K-pop on big screen

Virtual reality concerts are steadily gaining traction among K-pop fans, emerging as a more accessible way to experience live performances beyond traditional venues. At a VR concert, viewers wear headsets that immerse them in a highly personalized concert environment — one that can feel as if the artist is performing just for them. By tracking hand gestures, the system allows viewers to interact with the experience, from selecting story elements to focusing on individual members during performan

BTS revives hit web variety series 'Run BTS' after 3-year hiatus

K-pop powerhouse BTS will return with its hit web variety series, "Run BTS," after a three-year hiatus. The group announced in a teaser video posted on its official YouTube channel Monday that the new season, titled "Run BTS 2.0," will premiere on April 7 at 9 p.m. The variety show, which originally ran from 2015 to 2023, featured the seven members competing in various games and missions. The show has historically drawn massive global viewership, serving as a staple of the group's online presence. The show's initial 155 regular episodes, which aired between 2015 and 2021, drew 140 million views on YouTube. Ten special episodes released from 2022 to 2023 garnered an additional 130 million views. A single 2023 episode featuring the band attempting flying yoga hit 30 million views on its own. During the group's recent hiatus for mandatory military service, member Jin hosted a spinoff series titled "Run Jin" from 2024 to 2025 after completing mandatory military service. This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and e

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BTS And Hearts2Hearts Earn Triple And Double Crowns On Circle Weekly Charts

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of March 15 to 21! Album Chart BTS achieved a triple crown after topping three separate Circle charts this week: the physical album chart, digital download chart, and social chart. All of the top three spots on this week’s physical… The post appeared first on .

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BLACKPINK’s Lisa Announces Las Vegas Residency “VIVA LA LISA” At Caesars Palace

BLACKPINK’s Lisa is heading to Las Vegas! This fall, Lisa will be performing a residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Lisa’s residency, “VIVA LA LISA,” will run for four shows across two weekends: the singer will be taking the stage on November 13 and 14, followed by November 27 and 28.… The post appeared first on .

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iKON Announces First Stops For New World Tour “FOUREVER”

iKON is gearing up for a new world tour! On April 1, iKON officially announced their plans for their upcoming world tour “FOUREVER.” After kicking off their tour with two nights of concerts at Seoul’s Jangchung Arena on May 16 and 17, iKON will be performing in Tokyo, Jakarta, Bangkok, Manila, Taipei, Singapore, Kobe, Kuala… The post appeared first on .

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Watch: BTS Takes 5th Win For “SWIM” On “Show Champion”; Performances By CLOSE YOUR EYES, Jang Haneum, And More

BTS has won their fifth music show trophy for their new title track “SWIM”! On the April 1 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were Baby DONT Cry’s “Bittersweet,” Kangmin’s “Free Falling,” Moonbyul‘s “Hertz,” BTS’s “SWIM,” and ITZY’s Yuna‘s “Ice Cream.” The trophy ultimately went to BTS! Watch a clip of the winner announcement… The post appeared first on .

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'KPop Demon Hunters 2' will be bigger, more eventful: directors

The highly anticipated sequel to the Netflix animated hit “KPop Demon Hunters” will expand in scale and deliver a story packed with major events, the film’s creators said Wednesday. Following the massive global success of the first installment, the production team shared its vision for the next chapter of the franchise, saying it aims to surprise fans with rule-breaking new ideas. “We are currently holding onto some big ideas for the sequel,” co-director Maggie Kang said during a press conference in Seoul. “While we cannot reveal specific details yet, we plan to make a film that is even bigger in scale and more eventful than the first one. Just like the first one, we are making a movie that we personally want to see.” “KPop Demon Hunters” follows the journey of Rumi, Mira and Zoey, members of the K-pop girl group Huntrix, as they secretly protect the world from evil spirits. The feature became a major cultural phenomenon, winning awards at the Oscars, Golden Globes and Grammys. The creative team visited Korea this week to celebrate the historic achievement at the 98th Ac

Genderless group XLOV opens a new chapter for K-pop

For years, the K-pop industry operated within the fixed norms of “boy groups” and “girl groups.” Idols experimented with a wide range of concepts, but always within a basic framework that rarely bent: boy groups were expected to be energetic and powerful, while girl groups were expected to be feminine and beautiful. In recent years, however, those gender boundaries have begun to blur. As South Korea has grown more receptive to genderless expression, idol groups have begun moving beyond traditional gender-based presentation and testing the limits of what K-pop performance can look like. One of the most eye-catching examples is the multinational group XLOV, which is building a visible presence in the K-pop scene. By placing a genderless identity at the forefront, the group is not just experimenting with a new concept, but also raising broader questions about where the industry is headed. Not just a concept but an identity XLOV debuted in January last year as a four member group. Declaring itself "genderless," a first for the K-pop industry, the group took the stage in skirts and in

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(LEAD) Gov't to reopen all border walking trails for this year

SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- All 12 peace-themed walking routes near the Demilitar...

Watch: BTS Makes Hilarious Transformations In “Oldboy”-Inspired MV For “2.0”

BTS is back with a fun new music video! On April 2 at midnight KST, BTS released the music video for “2.0,” one of the B-sides from their new album “ARIRANG.” Referencing the classic 2003 film “Oldboy” by director Park Chan Wook, the music video features memorable transformations by the BTS members, who make a… The post appeared first on .

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ELLE Korea Previews IU And Byeon Woo Seok’s Photo Shoot With Fun April Fools’ Post

A photo shoot featuring IU and Byeon Woo Seok is coming soon! On April 1, ELLE Korea uploaded a wedding invitation-style post previewing a Special Edition pictorial starring the “Perfect Crown” stars IU and Byeon Woo Seok. The link to the “mobile invitation” shares that the Special Edition will be unveiled on April 2. Set… The post appeared first on .

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Ryu Hwayoung Announces Marriage

Ryu Hwayoung will be tying the knot this September! On April 1, an acquaintance familiar with the couple said Ryu Hwayoung and her fiancé, a businessman three years her senior, recently decided to marry, and the wedding will be held privately with family members and close acquaintances in attendance. In response to the report, Ryu… The post appeared first on .

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Taeyang teases 'Quintessence' comeback with new post

The Black Label shared a teaser image Wednesday signaling Taeyang's return nearly three years after his second EP, “Down to Earth." The image features the word “Quintessence,” referring to the most perfect example, embodiment or purest essence of something. The teaser image describes the word as one “that is most needed for this generation” and also one that inspires Taeyang. In the teaser, Taeyang also adds that he has not found the perfect meaning of the word quintessence, but that the search

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All but 1 of BTS' new songs chart Billboard’s Hot 100

BTS now has 13 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100, led by “Swim” at No. 1 on the chart dated April 4. Only one track from the new album, “Arirang,” failed to debut on the main songs chart: “No. 29,” the instrumental track featuring the sound of a bell registered as a South Korean national treasure. Seven of the 13 entries sat among the top 50, meaning 39 of the group's songs have now made it to the chart, since “DNA” first entered it in 2017. On Wednesday, BTS uploaded a teaser for the music video of

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April Individual Rookie Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual rookie idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various rookie idols, using big data collected from March 2 to April 2. ILLIT’s Wonhee held onto her spot at… The post appeared first on .

Watch: WJSN’s Dayoung Announces 1st-Ever Solo Comeback With Sneak Peek Of “What’s A Girl To Do”

Mark your calendars for WJSN’s Dayoung’s first-ever solo comeback! On April 1, Dayoung officially announced the date and details for her upcoming return, which comes approximately eight months after her successful solo debut with “gonna love me, right?” and its hit title track “body.” Dayoung will be making her comeback with the new single “What’s… The post appeared first on .

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NCT 127’s “Sticker” Becomes Their 4th MV To Hit 100 Million Views

NCT 127 has hit the 100 million mark on YouTube with yet another music video! On April 1 at around 7:51 p.m. KST, NCT 127’s music video for “Sticker” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, making it their fourth music video to do so after “Cherry Bomb,” “Kick It,” and “2 Baddies.” NCT 127 originally released… The post appeared first on .

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BTS teases ‘2.0’ music video with nod to Park Chan-wook’s ‘Oldboy’

BTS unveiled a music video teaser for “2.0,” a track from its fifth LP “Arirang,” on Wednesday. The teaser draws inspiration from director Park Chan-wook’s 2003 film “Oldboy,” offering a brief yet striking glimpse that has heightened anticipation for the full release. Set in a worn-down corridor and elevator, the video opens with a narrow hallway filled with rough, intimidating figures. As the elevator doors open on the second floor, BTS members appear dressed in clean-cut suits, some holding ne

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K-pop fans trade ticket wars for VR concert rush

As K-pop's global fandom continues to expand, one reality has become increasingly clear: Getting a concert ticket has become harder than ever. For 18-year-old student Lee Se-min, that challenge feels all too familiar. A longtime fan of K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN, she has also been closely following their label junior group TWS since debut. But even with strong interest, attending a live show is not a simple decision. "Of course I'd want to go in person, if I just had that much money," Lee said. "But I already have a favorite group, and there's no guarantee I'd even manage to get a ticket for TWS." Instead, she opted for a different kind of concert experience, one that is quickly reshaping how fans engage with their favorite idols. Virtual reality (VR) concerts, once seen as experimental, are steadily gaining ground as a viable alternative to traditional live shows. Lee recently attended "TWS VR CONCERT : RUSH ROAD," which premiered at Megabox Coex on March 4 and has since extended its run through April due to strong demand. "I went in expecting lower quality," she said with a laugh. "But th

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Ne-Yo’s PMG taps Samuel Ku to lead Korea expansion

What kind of Korean artists will emerge when global R&B star Ne-Yo joins forces with veteran K-pop producer Samuel Ku? Pacific Music Group announced Wednesday that Ku will lead its newly established Korean branch beginning in March and spearhead efforts to discover K-pop artists and support their expansion into the local market. “The launch of PMG Korea marks an important starting point in our global strategy,” Ku said in a statement. “With a clear artistic vision, we aim to organically connect

Super Junior’s Donghae to bring out 1st solo LP

Donghae of Super Junior finalized plans for his solo comeback, his agency Ode Entertainment said Wednesday. He will roll out his first solo studio album, “Alive,” on April 20 and is planning to prerelease a single on April 7. His first solo endeavor was the digital single “Harmony” in 2020, which came 15 years after he began his music career with Super Junior. On Tuesday, he shared the news of his first solo concert tour, which will kick off in Seoul with two shows on May 16-17. The tour will en

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Mamamoo’s Hwasa to bring out solo single next week

Hwasa of Mamamoo will drop the digital single “So Cute” on April 9, agency P Nation announced Wednesday. It would be approximately six months since she enjoyed success with the single “Good Goodbye.” The previous song earned her five first-place trophies on television music chart shows and swept all major music charts in Korea. She was the only solo female K-pop singer to do the latter in 2025. In January, she had her first solo concert, “Mi Casa.” In June, Mamamoo will make a full-group return,

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Stray Kids top 200m views with ‘Chk Chk Boom’ music video

The music video for Stray Kids’ 2024 hit “Chk Chk Boom” surpassed 200 million views on YouTube as of Tuesday, according to label JYP Entertainment. The video, featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, is the group’s eighth music video to achieve the feat. “Chk Chk Boom” fronted their ninth EP “Ate” from 2024. The track entered Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 49, the highest spot for the group, and the album debuted atop Billboard 200. Last week, Stray Kids celebrated their eighth debut anniversary, d

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Watch: EVNNE Announces Comeback With First Teaser For Upcoming Single Album “Backtalk”

EVNNE is making a comeback soon! On April 1, EVNNE dropped a teaser video announcing a comeback with their first single album “Backtalk,” which is set to be released on April 20 at 6 p.m. KST. This marks the group’s first comeback as a five-member group since the departure of Yoo Seungeon and Ji Yunseo.… The post appeared first on .

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Watch: Wanna One Walks Down Memory Lane In First Teaser For Reunion Variety Show “WANNA ONE GO : Back To Base”

The wait is nearly over—Wanna One will soon be back! On April 1, Mnet Plus released a new teaser for the group’s highly-anticipated reunion variety show “WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base”! The teaser begins with the Wanna One members Kang Daniel, Park Ji Hoon, Bae Jin Young, Ha Sung Woon, Ong Seong Wu,… The post appeared first on .

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