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CORTIS returns with 'REDRED,' doubling down on identity

Rookie K-pop boy band CORTIS is betting on a more defined sense of identity with its latest release, "REDRED," leaning into what the group describes as an "honest reflection" of its creative direction. The five-member group — Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon and Keonho — dropped "REDRED" on Monday as the prerelease track from its second EP "GREENGREEN," due May 4. The group debuted last August under BigHit Music, the HYBE Labels subsidiary managing BTS, with "COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES," quickly gaining traction for its hip-hop-driven sound that drew comparisons to artists like Travis Scott and Playboi Carti. The approach proved effective particularly among younger listeners, as tracks like "FaSHioN" and "GO!" spread across short-form media platforms. "REDRED" continues that trajectory, but with a conceptual frame. The track uses the colors green and red to draw a line between what the group embraces and what it rejects. "It's about what we pursue and what we stay wary of," Juhoon said during a media showcase held at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul's Gwangjin District on Monday, just a few ho

TXT logs 1.8m in first-week sales

Tomorrow X Together’s eighth EP “7th Year: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns” sold more than 1.8 million units in its first week, said label Big Hit Music Monday, citing a local tally. The mini album logged 1 million sales on the day of release, becoming its seventh consecutive album to do so. The six-track endeavor debuted at the top of Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking and reclaimed the top spot on Friday. The main track, “Stick With You,” hit Line Music’s Daily Songs Chart at No. 1 and spent two

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BTS' 'SWIM' ranks No. 10 on Billboard singles chart

K-pop juggernaut BTS placed at No. 10 on the Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart with "SWIM" in its fourth week on the chart after debuting at No. 1. The song, the lead track from the group's fifth studio album, "ARIRANG," moved down five places from No. 5 the previous week, Billboard said in a chart preview Monday (U.S. time). "SWIM" had spent four weeks at No. 1 on both of Billboard's global charts — the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts — as well as the Digital Song Sales chart. Elsewhere on the Hot 100, Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" held the No. 1 spot for a second straight week, marking its seventh time atop the chart overall. Olivia Dean's "Man I Need" ranked No. 2, followed by Bruno Mars' "I Just Might." "Golden," from the soundtrack of Netflix's hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," remained at No. 7 for another week.

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K-pop rookie Cortis drops raw-edged new release

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Rising K-pop rookie Cortis returned Monday with a ne...

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NCT Wish closes tour with youthful energy, opens door to next chapter

Dressed in all white and rising from the center of a star-shaped stage, NCT Wish opened the final night of its “Into the Wish: Our Wish” encore concert at Kspo Dome in southern Seoul on Sunday with the clean, bright visual that has come to define the group. Beyond the polished staging, the night carried a deeper meaning: the finale of a six-month tour and the threshold of a new era, coming just a day before the release of its first album, “Ode to Love.” While the show looked back on the journey

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BTS to take 'The City' project to Las Vegas and Busan

K-pop supergroup BTS' large-scale cultural program "The City" will return to Las Vegas next month and Busan in June to celebrate the group's stops there for the ongoing world tour, the group's agency, BigHit Music, said Monday. "The City" project debuted during the band's "Permission to Dance on Stage" tour in Las Vegas in 2022 to boost the festive mood, illuminating the city's major landmarks in purple, the signature color of its global fandom, ARMY. The project also features various BTS-themed cultural events, including musical foundation shows, drone lighting displays and photo exhibitions and multimedia installation art. It was last staged in Seoul to celebrate the release of BTS' fifth studio album, "Arirang," on March 20 and a landmark live performance in central Seoul the following day. The upcoming editions will be held around the group's "Arirang" world tour concerts in each city. In Las Vegas, the event will run May 20-31. BigHit Music said the project will present highly immersive experiences through partnerships with major local brands, alongside visual displays utilizing cit

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ILLIT’s Moka Temporarily Halts Activities Due To Health Ahead Of Comeback

Just 10 days before ILLIT’s comeback, Moka has temporarily halted all activities due to her health. On April 20, BELIFT LAB announced that Moka had “recently received medical treatment due to health issues” and had been advised that she needed “continued treatment and adequate rest.” As a result, Moka will not be participating in ILLIT’s… The post appeared first on .

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Exclusive: CORTIS Talks About Their Inspirations And Forming Their Identity Through Honest Music At Press Showcase For “GREENGREEN”

CORTIS is gearing up for their highly-anticipated comeback! On April 20, CORTIS held the press showcase for their second mini album “GREENGREEN.” In the Q&A session at their press showcase, the members emphasized being honest and raw in expressing themselves for their latest album—discussing how they’ve grown through the comeback while experimenting with different sounds… The post appeared first on .

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BIGBANG says it completed work on new album, to launch world tour in August

K-pop group BIGBANG said it has completed work on a new album marking its 20th anniversary and will begin a world tour in August. "BIGBANG has reached its 20th anniversary. It's a restart. BIGBANG will continue," leader G-Dragon told the audience during the trio's performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, on Sunday. "We have completed preparations for a new album and will begin a world tour in August." The announcement marks the first official confirmation of both the album and tour plans. BIGBANG has not held a standalone concert tour since 2017. During its second Coachella set, following the first a week ago, the group performed hits including "Bang Bang Bang," "Fantastic Baby," "Sober," "Stupid Liar" and "Loser," along with "Haru Haru" and "Lies." Solo stages featured Taeyang's "Ringa Linga," G-Dragon's "Power" and Daesung's "Look at Me, Gwisun," before the set closed with BIGBANG's last group release, "Still Life."

BTS' 'Swim' ranks No. 10 on Billboard singles chart

SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- K-pop juggernaut BTS placed at No. 10 on the Billboa...

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Jisoo not linked to family member under police investigation: attorney

BLACKPINK member Jisoo is not connected to a family member under police investigation, an attorney representing her agency, Blissoo, said Monday. Police had earlier sought an arrest warrant for a man, identified as Jisoo's family member, on allegations of attempted indecent physical contact, but prosecutors rejected the request. "The issue currently being raised has nothing to do with the artist or Blissoo," said attorney Eun Hyun-ho of Seoul-based law firm Kim & Chang, who represents the agency. He added that Jisoo began her trainee period at a young age and has lived apart from her family for a long time, making it unlikely she was aware of or involved in the individual's private matters. The lawyer also denied rumors that the agency was jointly established by Jisoo and the family member or that he was involved in its management.

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Jisoo not linked to family member under police investigation: attorney

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- BLACKPINK member Jisoo is not connected to a family ...

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Jisoo’s agency denies links to brother’s alleged sex crime case

Blissoo, the agency founded by Jisoo of Blackpink, said Monday that it has no connection to the singer’s brother, who is under police investigation for alleged sexual assault. The statement followed reports that a man in his 30s, surnamed Kim and believed to be Jisoo’s brother, was arrested on April 15 on suspicion of sexually assaulting a female streamer at his home in Seoul. He is accused of committing forcible molestation after inviting the woman to his residence. While the suspect acknowledg

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Cha Eun-woo’s new Netflix project 'The Wonderfools' set for May release

Singer and actor Cha Eun-woo will return with a new project next month. According to Netflix, "The Wonderfools" will premiere on May 15. The Netflix series is a comedic superhero adventure set at the turn of the millennium in 1999, following a group of ordinary neighborhood misfits who accidentally gain superpowers and struggle to save the world from villains threatening peace. The series has drawn attention with a production team behind dramas such as "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" and "Dr. Romantic." It also marks a reunion between director Yoo In-sik and actress Park Eun-bin from "Extraordinary Attorney Woo." Alongside Park, the cast includes Cha Eun-woo, Choi Dae-hoon and Im Sung-jae. "The Wonderfools" has attracted particular interest as it is Cha's first post-controversy project. Earlier this year, he faced allegations of owing hundreds of billions of won in unpaid taxes. He also faced criticism over suspicions that a one-person corporation established under his mother’s name may have been used for tax avoidance. On April 8, Cha Eun-woo said, “I respect the National Tax Service

BTS to take 'The City' project to Las Vegas and Busan

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS' large-scale cultural program "...

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s Legal Representative Releases Statement Addressing Family-Related Controversy

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s legal representative has issued an official statement addressing recent speculation surrounding a family-related controversy. On April 16, reports emerged that the older brother of a well-known girl group member, identified as Mr. A, had been arrested on charges of sexually molesting a female broadcast jockey (BJ). As speculation grew that the individual in… The post appeared first on .

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[Exclusive] Hybe denies seeking US help to lift Bang Si-hyuk’s travel ban

Hybe on Monday denied involvement in a rare US Embassy letter reportedly sent to Korean police, seeking to lift a travel ban on Chairman Bang Si-hyuk. The ban has been in place since August amid a Capital Markets Act probe. Hybe's denial followed reports by local Korean media that said the US Embassy had sent a letter to the National Korean Police Agency earlier this month, requesting that the law enforcement agency allow Bang and other Hybe executives to travel to the US. The embassy reportedly

BIGBANG says it completed work on new album, to launch world tour in August

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- K-pop group BIGBANG said it has completed work on a ...

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Big Bang announces 20th anniversary world tour to kick off in August

Big Bang is set to launch a global tour in August to mark its 20th debut anniversary, the group revealed during its performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The group took the stage at Coachella’s Outdoor Theatre in Indio, California, marking its second appearance at this year’s festival following its earlier set on April 12. As the members exchanged ending remarks with the audience, G-Dragon announced the upcoming tour. “Big Bang’s 20th anniversary world tour will begin this

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BTS to take 'The City' project to Las Vegas and Busan

K-pop supergroup BTS' large-scale cultural program "The City" will return to Las Vegas next month and Busan in June to celebrate the group's stops there for the ongoing world tour, the group's agency, BigHit Music, said Monday. "The City" project debuted during the band's "Permission to Dance on Stage" tour in Las Vegas in 2022 to boost the festive mood, illuminating the city's major landmarks in purple, the signature color of its global fandom, ARMY. The project also features various BTS-themed

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BTS to take 'The City' project to Las Vegas, Busan

K-pop supergroup BTS' large-scale cultural program "The City" will return to Las Vegas next month and Busan in June to celebrate the group's stops there for the ongoing world tour, the group's agency, BigHit Music, said Monday. "The City" project debuted during the band's "Permission to Dance on Stage" tour in Las Vegas in 2022 to boost the festive mood, illuminating the city's major landmarks in purple, the signature color of its global fandom, ARMY. The project also features various BTS-themed cultural events, including musical foundation shows, drone lighting displays and photo exhibitions and multimedia installation art. It was last staged in Seoul to celebrate the release of BTS' fifth studio album, "Arirang," on March 20 and a landmark live performance in central Seoul the following day. The upcoming editions will be held around the group's "Arirang" world tour concerts in each city. In Las Vegas, the event will run May 20-31. BigHit Music said the project will present highly immersive experiences through partnerships with major local brands, alongside visual displays utilizing cit

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Aespa to return with second LP ‘Lemonade’ on May 29

Aespa is set to return with its second full-length album, titled “Lemonade,” on May 29, SM Entertainment said Monday. The upcoming album will feature 10 tracks spanning various genres, offering a broader look at the group’s musical spectrum. Known for its distinctive universe-driven concept, Aespa is expected to further expand its storytelling while showcasing a more mature sound through the new release. Since its debut, Aespa has gained attention for its signature “metallic” identity, a unique

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SM Entertainment executives named to Billboard’s 2026 Women in Music list

SM Entertainment said two of its senior executives were named to Billboard’s 2026 Women in Music list in the labels, distributors and artist services category. Kim Ji-won, chief relations officer, and Choi Jeong-min, chief global officer, were among the honorees listed Friday on Billboard's official website. The recognition marks the second consecutive year both executives have appeared on the annual list. Billboard's Women in Music program recognizes female artists, creators, producers and executives who have made a significant impact on the music industry over the preceding year. Kim has served as a public relations strategist at SM Entertainment since the early 2000s, overseeing external communications and marketing strategy for the company and its artists. SM credited her with helping establish the country’s pop profile in international media markets through strategic media planning and integrated communications. Choi oversees artist branding and business operations across the Americas, Europe and Asia, working with the company’s regional subsidiaries and local partners to expa

Seventeen garners 100m Spotify streams with ‘Thunder’

Seventeen's “Thunder” reached 100 million plays on Spotify on Saturday, agency Pledis Entertainment said Monday. It is the group’s 20th song to reach the 100 million mark, including singles from its subunits. The electronic dance tune is the lead single from fifth full album “Happy Burstday,” which was released in May 2025. The album celebrating its 10th year sold over 2 million copies on the day of release and entered Billboard 200 at No. 2. The single notched No. 1 spot on all major music char

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Le Sserafim floats teaser for 2nd LP

Heo Yunjin of Le Sserafim piqued fans' interest in the group's second studio album, “Pureflow pt. 1,” with behind-the-scenes photographs taken when shooting the album's trailer. The group of five is set to release an LP on May 22. The logo motion clip uploaded earlier in April declared the theme “For we are not fearless, and therefore powerful,” promising an album in which the members become stronger by recognizing fear. Before unveiling the set in full, the quintet will drop the prerelease “Cel

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Aespa to return with bold new chapter in ‘Lemonade’

The architects of K-pop’s distinct "metallic" sound are officially returning to the fray. SM Entertainment announced Monday that powerhouse girl group aespa will release its second full-length album, “Lemonade,” on May 29, promising a sharpened musical direction and an expansion of the group’s signature high-concept narrative. The 10-track collection arrives as the highly anticipated follow-up to 2024’s “Armageddon,” a career-defining project that achieved a clean sweep across all major Korean streaming platforms and earned the group a historic nod as Group of the Year at Billboard’s 2025 Women in Music. While the new title suggests potential summer brightness, the group is expected to lean further into the sophisticated, experimental textures that have become their calling card. The announcement follows a prolific year of evolution for the quartet. Last year’s single, “Dirty Work,” and its sixth EP, “Rich Man,” signaled a willingness to move beyond the rigid boundaries of the group's "metaverse" origins, exploring broader genre influences while maintaining their

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I-dle cancels North America leg of world tour across 10 cities

I-dle has canceled the North American leg of its ongoing world tour in August, its agency confirmed Monday. Cube Entertainment said the decision was made after “comprehensively considering global activity strategy, local schedules and overall conditions.” “We are preparing to meet fans with more refined performances and diverse activities,” the agency added. The group had been scheduled to perform in 10 cities across three countries in North America — including Hamilton, Ontario; Newark, Philade

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BTS slips to No. 3 on Billboard 200 after 3-week reign

BTS' fifth studio album “Arirang” slid to No. 3 on Billboard 200, after staying atop the main albums chart for three weeks in a row, according to the chart preview published Monday. The LP has dominated Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global for four consecutive weeks with the main track “Swim” on its Weekly Top Songs Global. On the UK’s Official Albums Top 100, the 14-track set ranked No. 5 in its fourth week, and the single sits at No. 25 on its Singles Top 100. Meanwhile, the group held live show

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xikers Drops Comeback Date With Teaser For “ROUTE ZERO : The ORA”

xikers is gearing up for their return! On April 21, a teaser was revealed announcing the group’s seventh mini album “ROUTE ZERO : The ORA.” The album is set to be released on May 19 at 6 p.m. KST. Check out the teaser below: The post appeared first on .

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Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2026, April Week 4

The top three songs remain unchanged. BTS’ “SWIM” repeats as the No. 1 song for the third straight week. Congratulations to BTS! Staying at No. 2 is IVE’s former chart-topping hit “BANG BANG.” Also remaining at No. 3 is Hearts2Hearts’ “RUDE!” Three songs newly entered the top 10 this week. Debuting at No. 5 is… The post appeared first on .

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