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Enhypen adds third Mexico City show as demand surges

Enhypen has added another Mexico City stop to its ongoing “Blood Saga” world tour, bringing its total to three shows at Arena CDMX as demand continues to surge. The group announced Tuesday via Weverse, Hybe's global fandom platform, that an additional performance will be held on July 14, following previously scheduled shows on July 11 and 12 at the roughly 20,000-seat Arena CDMX. Originally planned as a one-night event, the July 11 concert sold out quickly during presales, prompting organizers t

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LE SSERAFIM Announces Dates And Locations For 2026 World Tour “PUREFLOW”

LE SSERAFIM is going on tour! On April 28, LE SSERAFIM dropped the dates and locations for their upcoming 2026 tour “PUREFLOW.” They will kick off the tour in Korea then head to Japan, the United States, Europe, and more cities in Asia. Check out the tour schedule below! Also check out Soompi’s 2026 K-Pop… The post appeared first on .

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BTS earns El Paso honor as concerts drive tourism boom

El Paso County, Texas, honored BTS with a special award on Monday in recognition of the group’s impact on local tourism and community engagement. According to Big Hit Music on Tuesday, the Commissioners Court of El Paso County approved a resolution awarding all seven members the “Estimado Amigo” honor and proclaiming May 2–3 as “El Paso BTS Weekend,” coinciding with the group’s upcoming concerts in the city. The county credited BTS with helping boost tourism, elevate community pride and spotligh

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TWS renews career sales record in 1 day

The fifth EP from TWS sold more than 830,000 copies on the day of its release, hitting a career best in terms of albums sold in a single day, agency Pledis Entertainment announced Tuesday. “No Tragedy,” released Monday, surpassed the accumulated sales of the group's previous EP “Play Hard,” upon release, landing atop the daily album sales chart in Korea. The latest effort received over 1.16 million in pre-orders, elevating hopes for the group’s first million-seller. Focus track “You, You” entere

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PLAVE Lands 1st Entry On Billboard 200 With “Caligo Pt.2”

PLAVE has made their debut on the Billboard 200 and Artist 100! On April 28 local time, Billboard officially announced that PLAVE had entered its Top 200 Albums chart (which ranks the most popular albums in the United States) for the very first time. For the week ending on May 2, the virtual boy group’s… The post appeared first on .

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BTS' 'Arirang' album certified platinum in France

K-pop megastars BTS' latest album, "Arirang," has been certified "platinum" by a major French recording industry association, the group's agency said Tuesday. The Korean group's fifth studio album received the certification from the National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing for achieving 100,000 sales units across physical copies, downloads and streams, according to BigHit Music. The milestone came just a month after BTS earned a "gold" certification in France for the studio album, six days after its release in March. With the latest recognition, the K-pop group now has four albums certified platinum in France. In Japan, "Arirang" has been certified "triple platinum" after selling more than 750,000 units as of March. "Arirang" has made history as the first album by a K-pop act to spend three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Led by the lead single "Swim," the 14-track album marks the band's first release after a four-year hiatus prompted by its members' mandatory military service.

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Kang Mina Reveals She Confided In Seo In Guk About Her Concerns Over “If Wishes Could Kill”

In a new interview and pictorial for Singles magazine, Kang Mina dished on her latest drama “If Wishes Could Kill,” her decade-long career, and more! With the 10th anniversary of her debut approaching, Kang Mina spoke about her love for her career, emphasizing that she is still in the process of growing as an actress.… The post appeared first on .

TWS’s “NO TRAGEDY” Takes Just 1 Day To Break Their Previous Album’s Total Sales Record

It took TWS just one day to smash their personal sales record with their latest release! On April 27, TWS made their return with their new mini album “NO TRAGEDY” and its upbeat title track “You, You.” According to Hanteo Chart, “NO TRAGEDY” sold an impressive total of 833,138 copies on its first day of… The post appeared first on .

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Cravity redefines itself with new EP ‘Redefine’

Boy group Cravity is returning with its eighth EP, “Redefine,” using its latest release to revisit who they are six years into their career — not by rejecting the past, but by carrying it forward. Ahead of the album’s release, the nine-member group sat down for a round interview at Starship Entertainment’s headquarters in Gangnam-gu, southern Seoul on April 23, where the bandmates shared their excitement ahead of the new album, which arrives in the same month as the anniversary of the group's de

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82Major leans into maturity, self-produced identity with ‘FeelM’

Boy group 82Major returned with a more refined and self-defined sound, unveiling its fifth EP “FeelM” at a media showcase Tuesday in Seoul. The six-member group — Seongil, Yechan, Seongmo, Seongbin, Seokjoon and Dogyun — introduced the album at Wanderloch Hall, marking its first comeback since its 2025 EP “Trophy.” “FeelM,” a combination of the words “feel” and “film,” captures a range of emotional moments as if they were scenes from a movie. Member Dogyun said the album was designed to present

Is NewJeans returning as a trio?

NewJeans has begun preparations for a comeback, but without member Minji, raising questions about the group’s future lineup. Ador confirmed Tuesday that members Hyein, Haerin and Hanni recently traveled to Copenhagen for music production. Minji, however, was not part of the trip, fueling speculation that the group could return as a trio. The five-member group has been largely inactive following a prolonged legal dispute with its agency. In November 2024, the members notified Ador of contract ter

‘I’m angry too’: BTS’ Jung Kook apologizes after sound glitch at US show

BTS member Jung Kook has issued a candid apology after a sound problem disrupted a live performance in the United States. Jung Kook took to his social media account on April 27 to address the issue, writing, “The ‘Magic Shop’ sound problem yesterday is true. Don’t worry. I’ll fix the pitch from today,” before adding, “I’m sorry to ARMY who came to the show.” He also openly shared his frustration, saying, “I’m angry too.” The incident occurred during BTS’ performance at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, where the group kicked off the North American leg of their “ARIRANG” world tour. While performing “Magic Shop” — a fan-favorite track — some members’ vocals were reportedly transmitted unevenly, sparking immediate reactions among concertgoers. As clips and fan accounts spread across social media, concerns over the audio quality quickly gained traction, prompting Jung Kook’s unusually direct acknowledgment. His mix of apology and clear frustration has since resonated with fans. BTS is set to continue its North American tour, with scheduled st

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BTS' 'Arirang' album certified platinum in France

K-pop megastars BTS' latest album, "Arirang," has been certified "platinum" by a major French recording industry association, the group's agency said Tuesday. The South Korean group's fifth studio album received the certification from the National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing for achieving 100,000 sales units across physical copies, downloads and streams, according to BigHit Music. The milestone came just a month after BTS earned a "gold" certification in France for the studio album, six

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K-pop album exports top US$100 mln for first time in Q1

SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports of K-pop albums hit a record h...

NEXZ Takes Just 2 Days To Break Their 1st-Week Sales Record With “Mmchk”

NEXZ is already soaring to new heights with their latest comeback! On April 27, NEXZ made their return with their new single album “Mmchk” and its high-energy title track of the same name. According to Hanteo Chart, by the end of April 28, “Mmchk” had already sold an impressive total of 436,457 copies. In less… The post appeared first on .

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Watch: 2PM’s Taecyeon And Isomura Hayato Fall In Love In Trailer For New Romance Drama “Soul Mate”

Netflix’s upcoming Japanese series “Soul Mate” has unveiled a new trailer and poster! Written and directed by Hashizume Shunki, “Soul Mate” will tell a love story between two men that spans 10 years and traverses the cities of Berlin, Seoul, and Tokyo. Isomura Hayato will star as Ryu, a man who left everything behind in… The post appeared first on .

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&TEAM Breaks 1st-Week Sales Record As “We On Fire” Sells Over 1.2 Million Copies

&TEAM has achieved a career high with their latest comeback! Last week, &TEAM released their new Japanese EP “We on Fire” and its title track of the same name on April 21. By the end of the day, the EP had already sold over 1 million copies, making it the first Japanese album ever to… The post appeared first on .

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BTS ‘Arirang’ earns platinum certification in France

BTS has earned a platinum certification in France with its latest album “Arirang,” extending its record-breaking global run. According to France’s music certification body SNEP, the group's fifth LP “Arirang” surpassed 100,000 equivalent sales — including physical sales, downloads and streams — to receive platinum status. The certification marks BTS’ fourth group album to achieve platinum status in France, following “Map of the Soul: 7,” “Proof” and “Love Yourself: Answer.” “Arirang” reached the

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Cortis breaks into Spotify’ Top 100 with 2nd EP prerelease

Cortis ranked among the top 100 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global with “RedRed,” label Big Hit Music said Tuesday, citing the ranking dated April 26. The rookie group entered the chart at No. 184 last week before leaping to No. 98, garnering approximately 1.9 million streams Sunday. “RedRed” is the prerelease track from its upcoming second EP, “GreenGreen.” It was dropped on April 20, ahead of the full album release slated for May 4. The mini album has received more than 2.12 million preorders

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BTS' 'Arirang' album certified platinum in France

SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop megastars BTS' latest album, "Arirang," has be...

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K-pop album exports top $100m for first time in Q1

South Korea's exports of K-pop albums hit a record high of $120 million in the first quarter of this year, customs data showed Tuesday. Outbound shipments of K-pop albums surged 159 percent from a year earlier in the January–March period, marking the first time quarterly exports have exceeded $100 million, according to the Korea Customs Service. Quarterly exports have set consecutive records since the third quarter of 2025, the agency said. The KCS attributed the increase to the global expansion

April Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has published its brand reputation rankings for all stars during the month of April! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various stars’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from March 29 to April 29. BTS continued their reign at the top… The post appeared first on .

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EPEX Announces June Comeback With Teaser For “Youth : Epilogue”

EPEX has kicked off the countdown to their next comeback! On April 29 at midnight KST, EPEX officially released the first teaser for their upcoming summer comeback. The group will be returning with their 7th EP “Youth : Epilogue” in June, closing out their “Youth” series of albums that began in 2024. Check out EPEX’s… The post appeared first on .

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ATEEZ Joins Star-Studded Lineup For Rock In Roma 2026

ATEEZ will be taking the stage at this year’s Rock in Roma! On April 28, the annual Italian music festival announced that ATEEZ had joined its star-studded lineup of performing artists for 2026. In what marks their first appearance at the festival, ATEEZ will be performing at Rock in Roma 2026 on August 7 at… The post appeared first on .

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n.SSign’s Laurence Apologizes For Recent Remarks

n.SSign’s Laurence has shared a formal apology for recent remarks that he made on Weverse. On April 28, Laurence came under fire for comments that he posted on the fan communication platform. The Taiwanese-born idol responded to a post with a reply in Chinese that mentioned female Indonesian K-pop idols, though he did not specifically… The post appeared first on .

8 K-Pop Songs That Make Great Use Of A Fun House-Inspired Sound

With a sleek, modern sound that plays with melodies without being too overwhelming, house music is the genre rising up in K-pop! A bright, house-inspired backtrack mixed with K-pop’s signature energy is the combo that can’t be beat. If you want to reminisce with a playlist that contains some older hits or are curious about… The post appeared first on .

Park Ji Hoon Talks About Why He Chose To Star In “The Legend Of Kitchen Soldier,” Role Preparation, And More

Park Ji Hoon has shared his thoughts on the upcoming drama “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier”! Based on a popular web novel and webtoon, “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” is a military fantasy-comedy drama that tells the story of army cook Kang Sung Jae (Park Ji Hoon). When a mysterious quest window pops up in… The post appeared first on .

TWS embraces bolder romance with 5th EP ‘No Tragedy’

Boy group TWS returned Monday with a more direct take on youth and romance for its fifth EP, “No Tragedy” — a release that pushes its bright “boyhood pop” identity into a bolder emotional space. The six-member group — Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon and Kyungmin — introduced the album at a press showcase held at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, eastern Seoul. According to Pledis Entertainment, “No Tragedy” marks a shift from the group’s earlier fresh, boyish energy to a more assertive lo

Babymonster floats teasers for 3rd EP

Babymonster uploaded animated posters of all six members, further stirring up excitement for its third EP, “Choom,” via label YG Entertainment on Tuesday. Each of the six demonstrated their different sides while a snippet of the title track played. The mini album will be released on May 4, with four tracks that span hip-hop, dance and R&B. After promoting the forthcoming set, the group will embark on its second international tour. On June 26-28, it will go live in Seoul, kicking off the concert

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XngHan&Xoul returns with first EP ‘Glow’

XngHan&Xoul, the artist brand led by singer XngHan under SM Entertainment, returned Monday with its first EP, “Glow,” marking his first release in nine months since debut single “Waste No Time.” The five-track project blends house, disco and Afrobeats influences, offering a snapshot of the former Riize member’s evolving musical identity. The EP includes title track “Glow,” alongside “Dancing Anyway,” “Light The Fire,” “Wishlist” and “Lovin’ On Me.” “I’m really happy to share a wide range of musi

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Le Sserafim teams up with Roblox, logs 700m on Spotify

Le Sserafim has taken over the Roblox Seoul map in partnership with the global game platform, according to its agency Source Music on Tuesday. Fans will be able to practice the choreography to “Celebration,” a prerelease track from the group's second full-length album, “Pureflow pt. 1.” Fans can also join the avatars of the five members on stage in one of the platform’s most popular games, Berry Ave. “Celebration” was unveiled Friday, well ahead of the album due out on May 22. Four remix version

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