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How a Swedish drinking song turned into K-pop
Jun 23, 20269:13 AM
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How a Swedish drinking song turned into K-pop

When Rose and Bruno Mars' "Apt." became a global hit last year, millions of listeners around the world found themselves singing along to a phrase they did not fully understand. To many Koreans, however, the song's central hook required no explanation. It was a chant used in a popular Korean drinking game played at university orientations, company dinners and late-night gatherings with friends. The song’s success sparked an unexpected question in Sweden. If a Korean drinking-game chant could beco

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Netflix 'The Love Lab' forces singles into extreme states of romance
Jun 23, 20268:22 AM
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Netflix 'The Love Lab' forces singles into extreme states of romance

Netflix's new reality dating show "The Love Lab" is a social experiment that throws singles into wild, unpredictable scenarios, capturing the exact moment their dormant romantic instincts spark to life. The show features a revolving cast of a group of ordinary singles scouted and brought in for each unique experiment and scenario. Star producer for romance reality shows Lee Jin-ju joined the production. Likening the current influx of reality romance programs to a fiercely competitive "Warring States period," producer Lee emphasized that the long-term survival of the genre hinges on a production's ability to deliver compelling, innovative content. "The longevity of dating shows depends entirely on introducing novel concepts," Lee said during a press conference at the Stanford Hotel Seoul, Tuesday. "I spent a lot of time considering what would make a 'new product' truly compelling, and we are leveraging this experimental format to test various ideas. We are producing this with the distinct mindset that the show is a literal romance laboratory." The series marks a pivot to short-form, fast

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BTS' Jung Kook tops 3 bil. Spotify streams with 'Seven,' first for Korean artist
Jun 23, 20268:02 AM
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BTS' Jung Kook tops 3 bil. Spotify streams with 'Seven,' first for Korean artist

"Seven," a hit solo track by BTS member Jung Kook, has surpassed 3 billion streams on Spotify, making him the first Korean artist to hit the threshold with a single song, his agency BigHit Music said Tuesday. "Seven" is also the only song released in 2023 globally to reach the milestone, according to the agency. A passionate serenade about wanting to spend every day with a loved one, "Seven" blends a catchy melody with a warm acoustic guitar sound and rhythms from UK garage, a genre of electronic music that emerged in Britain in the early 1990s. The song's music video surpassed 600 million views on YouTube in April. Since its release, "Seven" has enjoyed worldwide success, debuting at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and reaching No. 3 on the British Official Singles Chart Top 100. K-pop supergroup BTS, to which Jungkook belongs, is currently on its largest-ever scale world tour, "Arirang."

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BTS' Jungkook tops 3 bil. Spotify streams with 'Seven,' first for Korean artist
Jun 23, 20267:07 AM
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BTS' Jungkook tops 3 bil. Spotify streams with 'Seven,' first for Korean artist

"Seven," a hit solo track by BTS member Jungkook, has surpassed 3 billion streams on Spotify, making him the first Korean artist to hit the threshold with a single song, his agency BigHit Music said Tuesday. "Seven" is also the only song released in 2023 globally to reach the milestone, according to the agency. A passionate serenade about wanting to spend every day with a loved one, "Seven" blends a catchy melody with a warm acoustic guitar sound and rhythms from UK garage, a genre of electronic music that emerged in Britain in the early 1990s. The song's music video surpassed 600 million views on YouTube in April. Since its release, "Seven" has enjoyed worldwide success, debuting at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and reaching No. 3 on the British Official Singles Chart Top 100. K-pop supergroup BTS, to which Jungkook belongs, is currently on its largest-ever scale world tour, "Arirang."

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K-pop reunion wave gains momentum as nostalgia becomes driving market force
Jun 23, 20266:42 AM
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K-pop reunion wave gains momentum as nostalgia becomes driving market force

A growing number of K-pop acts from the past are reuniting years after their disbandment, as an expanding market of older fans creates new demand for nostalgia-driven projects. Groups including I.O.I, Secret and SeeYa have recently returned with reunion activities, joining a trend that industry officials say is being fueled by fans who had followed the artists as teenagers and now have greater purchasing power as adults. Among the latest examples is Secret, which released the special EP “Secret

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Hearts2Hearts returns with summer-themed 'Lemon Tang'
Jun 23, 20266:36 AM
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Hearts2Hearts returns with summer-themed 'Lemon Tang'

Hearts2Hearts returned Monday with its second EP "Lemon Tang," marking the group's first album in eight months and its first-ever summer-themed release. The six-track EP includes the title track and "Rude!," released in February. "Lemon Tang" is a dance-pop song built around bright summer energy and lively sounds. Its title combines "lemon" with "tang," referring to a sharp, fizzy flavor. The song compares the members' chemistry to lemons, conveying the message that they shine even brighter when

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Ivy hopes U.S. audiences will open their hearts to Korean musicals with Broadway debut
Jun 23, 20266:31 AM
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Ivy hopes U.S. audiences will open their hearts to Korean musicals with Broadway debut

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean singer-actor Ivy said Tuesday she hopes

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BTS' Jungkook tops 3 bln Spotify streams with 'Seven,' first for Korean artist
Jun 23, 20266:14 AM
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BTS' Jungkook tops 3 bln Spotify streams with 'Seven,' first for Korean artist

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- "Seven," a hit solo track by BTS member Jungkook, has

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Stray Kids unveil new world tour ‘Run It,’ set to launch with five Seoul concerts
Jun 23, 20264:26 AM
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Stray Kids unveil new world tour ‘Run It,’ set to launch with five Seoul concerts

Stray Kids will embark on a new world tour beginning this summer, launching the trek with five concerts in Seoul before heading to major venues across Asia. JYP Entertainment announced the first leg of the group’s upcoming world tour, “Stray Kids World Tour ‘Run It,’” on Tuesday through the group’s official social media channels. The tour will kick off with five performances at Kspo Dome in Seoul on July 25, 26 and 29, followed by Aug. 1 and 2. The group will then continue the tour across Japan,

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BTS’ 'Arirang' named one of best albums this year so far
Jun 23, 20264:11 AM
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BTS’ 'Arirang' named one of best albums this year so far

BTS' fifth studio album "Arirang" has been chosen as one of the best albums released in the first half of this year by a series of major music media outlets in the US and UK, according to label Big Hit Music on Tuesday. “The biggest news has got to be the return of BTS,” Rolling Stone magazine said in its list of “The Best Albums of 2026 So Far,” adding that the septet "showcased their Korean roots with the excellent Arirang." The album is “an apt characterization of what they’ve always done — m

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Super Junior’s Ryeowook drops single to mark solo milestone
Jun 23, 20264:10 AM
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Super Junior’s Ryeowook drops single to mark solo milestone

Ryeowook of Super Junior released “Runaway” on Tuesday to celebrate the tenth year of his solo career, said label SM Entertainment. The single conveys a message of consolation and encouragement, reminding listeners that they can take time for a breather before carrying on with their lives. It will be part of a three-track physical album along with B-side tracks, “Defined” and “Chamomile.” “I put a lot of effort into every single track and am confident that everything from the album jacket to the

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Cortis tops Spotify Korea for record 50 times
Jun 23, 20262:48 AM
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Cortis tops Spotify Korea for record 50 times

Cortis banked its 50th No. 1 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Korea, setting a record for a boy group, according to label Big Hit Music on Tuesday. The rookie band accomplished the feat with “Redred,” the main track from the group's second EP “Greengreen,” which garnered 100 million streams on the platform in less than two months. As of last week, the five-member act amassed 200 million plays on Spotify with its second EP, and logged 800 million overall. It is yet to celebrate its first anniversary

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Korea allocates $8.6 mil. to retrofit regional stadiums for K-pop concerts
Jun 23, 20262:42 AM
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Korea allocates $8.6 mil. to retrofit regional stadiums for K-pop concerts

Korea’s culture ministry said Tuesday that it will spend 12 billion won ($8.6 million) this year to transform regional sports arenas and multipurpose facilities into makeshift K-pop concert venues, addressing a chronic shortage of specialized performance spaces outside the capital. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will select six underutilized regional facilities with a capacity of 1,000 seats or more — one in each of six provinces and regions outside the immediate Seoul metropolitan area. Each facility will receive up to 2 billion won in government funding, but they must provide matching funds from other sources. The initiative comes as the global explosion of K-pop runs into a stark logistical bottleneck at home. While high-octane choreography and meticulous sound engineering define the genre abroad, domestic concerts are frequently staged in municipal gyms or athletic stadiums lacking basic acoustic systems and proper staging support. "This new project is a crucial first step in expanding the performance infrastructure to match the global status of K-pop," said Choi Su

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Brazilian woman gets suspended prison term for stalking BTS' Jung Kook
Jun 23, 20262:22 AM
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Brazilian woman gets suspended prison term for stalking BTS' Jung Kook

A Brazilian woman who repeatedly visited the home of BTS member Jung Kook, and even entered the residential property, has received a suspended prison sentence. According to legal sources on Monday, Judge Park Ji-won of the Seoul Western District Court sentenced the Brazilian woman to one year in prison, suspended for two years, on May 8 for violating Korea's anti-stalking law and trespassing. The court said she stalked Jung Kook by visiting his residence and the surrounding area in Seoul's Yongsan District 22 times between Dec. 7 and Dec. 28 last year. She allegedly rang the doorbell, loitered nearby while waiting for him and left items at the residence. Investigators said that on Dec. 13, she entered the residential property through a side gate that had been left open while a food delivery worker was coming and going. She did not stop her actions even after being arrested and later released. Police had issued an emergency order prohibiting her from approaching Jung Kook or his residence within 100 meters, but she allegedly returned on Jan. 4 and left photographs and printed materials ne

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Big Bang's Daesung denies Hur Young-ji dating rumor
Jun 23, 20262:21 AM
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Big Bang's Daesung denies Hur Young-ji dating rumor

Big Bang member Daesung's agency on Monday denied dating rumors involving the artist and Kara's Hur Young-ji. In a statement, RND Company said the two are "close colleagues." "They became friends through Daesung's YouTube channel 'Zip Daesung' and attended the concert together," an RND Company official said. Dating rumors began circulating online Monday after photos of the two together at Mamamoo's "4WARD" world tour concert on Saturday drew attention. Oh My Girl's Hyojung was also spotted sitti

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BTS’ Jungkook hits record 3b on Spotify, 1st in Asia
Jun 23, 20261:49 AM
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BTS’ Jungkook hits record 3b on Spotify, 1st in Asia

Jungkook of BTS has exceeded 3 billion streams on Spotify with his solo single “Seven (feat. Latto),” the first time an Asian artist has reached the milestone in the platform’s history. “Seven” ranks at No. 64 on Spotify’s most streamed singles chart and has stayed on its Weekly Top Songs Global chart for 153 weeks, the longest run for a solo single from an Asian singer. The single debuted atop Billboard’s Hot 100, logged 15 weeks on the main songs chart, and dominated both the Global 200 and Gl

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BTS' 'Arirang' named among best albums of early 2026
Jun 23, 20261:47 AM
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BTS' 'Arirang' named among best albums of early 2026

"ARIRANG," the latest album of K-pop supergroup BTS, has been recognized among the best releases of the first half of 2026 by leading global music publications. The group's fifth full-length album was included in multiple mid-year lists, beginning with U.S. pop culture outlet Complex on June 12. It was subsequently featured by Britain's The Telegraph on June 13, U.S. magazine Rolling Stone on June 15 and British music publication NME on June 16. "The biggest news has got to be the return of BTS, who showcased their Korean roots with the excellent 'ARIRANG,'" Rolling Stone said. NME described BTS as "the biggest boy band in the world," while The Telegraph called the group "the face of K-pop." The septet held two concerts in the southeastern Korean city of Busan on June 12-13 as part of its "ARIRANG" world tour. The group is set to begin the European leg of the tour in Madrid on June 26-27, with a total of 10 shows scheduled across five cities

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Stray Kids to kick off new world tour in Seoul next month
Jun 23, 20261:37 AM
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Stray Kids to kick off new world tour in Seoul next month

K-pop boy group Stray Kids will launch a new world tour, "Run It," in Seoul next month, the group's agency JYP Entertainment said Tuesday. The eight-member act will open the tour with five concerts at the KSPO Dome in Seoul's Olympic Park on July 25-26, July 29 and Aug. 1-2. The group will then head to Tokyo's National Stadium in August, followed by shows in Nagoya and Osaka in September, Fukuoka in October, Hong Kong and Taipei in December, Bangkok in January and Singapore in March. Additional dates and cities will be announced later. JYP said the tour will make Stray Kids the first overseas male artist to stage a standalone concert at Tokyo National Stadium, one of Japan's largest venues. The band is expected to draw about 370,000 fans across seven concerts in Japan alone. Last year, Stray Kids completed its largest-ever world tour, "dominATE," staging 56 shows across 35 cities worldwide. The band is set to release a new EP, "This & That," on Aug. 7, with the track "Run It" to be unveiled in advance at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Stray Kids recently performed as a headliner at the Governors Ball M

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BTS' 'Arirang' named among best albums of early 2026
Jun 23, 20261:32 AM
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BTS' 'Arirang' named among best albums of early 2026

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- "Arirang," the latest album of K-pop supergroup BTS,

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Stray Kids to kick off new world tour in Seoul next month
Jun 23, 20261:08 AM
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Stray Kids to kick off new world tour in Seoul next month

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids will launch a new world to

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Jun 23, 202611:01 PM
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June Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 1,735 idols, using big data collected from May 24 to June 24. BTS’s Jimin continued his reign at the top of

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BTS’s “Come Over” Breaks More Than One Billboard Record As It Debuts On Hot 100

BTS has topped more than one Billboard chart with their latest song! On June 23 local time, Billboard announced that BTS’s new song “Come Over” had debuted at No. 1 on its Digital Song Sales chart, meaning it was the best-selling song of the week in the United States. “Come Over” also debuted at No

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Jun 23, 20269:04 PM
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ONF Achieves Their Highest 1st-Week Sales Yet With “ONF:MY SELF”

ONF has hit a new career high with their latest album! Last week, ONF made their comeback with their second full-length album “ONF:MY SELF” and its soaring title track “Open The Door.” Hanteo Chart has now reported that ONF achieved their highest first-week sales yet with the new album. In the first week of its

Jun 23, 20267:16 PM
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LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, And KATSEYE’s “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” Debuts In Top 40 Of Billboard Hot 100 And Other Charts

LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE’s collab single “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” has made its debut on the Billboard charts! On June 23 local time, Billboard revealed that “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” had debuted at No. 12 on its Digital Song Sales chart, meaning it was the 12th best-selling song of the week in the United States. The

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Hearts2Hearts Takes Just 2 Days To Break Their 1st-Week Sales Record With “Lemon Tang”

Hearts2Hearts is already soaring to new heights with their latest comeback! On June 22, the rookie girl group from SM Entertainment made their highly-anticipated return with their new mini album “Lemon Tang” and its upbeat title track of the same name. According to Hanteo Chart, by the end of June 23, “Lemon Tang” had already

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Jun 23, 20265:22 PM
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Watch: RIIZE Shows You How To “Do your dance” In High-Energy Dance Practice Video

RIIZE is back with an exciting new dance video! On June 23, RIIZE released the official dance practice video for “Do your dance,” the title track of their new mini album “II.” The newly released video offers a full view of the intense choreography for “Do your dance,” including the members’ skillful dance moves and

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Jun 23, 20264:32 PM
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BOYNEXTDOOR Enters Top 20 Of Billboard 200 For 1st Time As “HOME” Achieves Their Best U.S. Sales Week Yet

BOYNEXTDOOR has just scored their first-ever top 20 album in the United States! On June 23 local time, Billboard announced that BOYNEXTDOOR’s new studio album “HOME” had debuted at No. 16 on its Top 200 Albums chart, which ranks the most popular albums in the United States. “HOME” has now become BOYNEXTDOOR’s highest-ranking album on

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Jun 23, 20264:04 PM
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Watch: DIA’s Ki Huihyeon And Lee Sang Yoon From “Heart Pairing” Reveal That They’re Dating

DIA’s Ki Huihyeon and Lee Sang Yoon are in a relationship! On June 23, Ki Huihyeon and Lee Sang Yoon revealed their relationship by jointly sharing a video of themselves together in Osaka on Instagram. Ki Huihyeon added in the caption, “Making memories through CCTV on our first trip to Osaka.” The couple also separately

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Mark’s New Label Apologizes For His Confederate Flag T-Shirt

Former NCT member Mark’s new label has apologized after posting photos of the singer wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the Confederate flag. On June 23, Mark came under fire when his newly established label Upper Room posted photos of him wearing a T-shirt with the Confederate flag on it. Shortly afterwards, Upper Room took to

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Watch: Hearts2Hearts Wows With Perfect Synchronization In “Lemon Tang” Dance Practice Video

Hearts2Hearts has shared a closer look at their latest choreography! On June 23, the rookie girl group from SM Entertainment released the official dance practice video for “Lemon Tang,” the title track of their new mini album of the same name, The new video offers a full view of the high-energy choreography for “Lemon Tang,”

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Jun 23, 20267:50 AM
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3 Storms Brewing In Episodes 7-8 Of “Love Class 3” That Have Us Nervous

Did anyone say ticking time bomb? Things are getting a little more complicated in “Love Class 3” now that the entertainment company merger has placed all four leads working under the same roof. That, mixed with K-pop idol politics, tensions between trainees, a mystery guest, and an almost-kiss between two members all feels like a

Jun 23, 20266:53 AM
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K-Pop Travel Variety Show “All Or Nothing” Confirms Cast Lineup And Broadcast Schedule

Upcoming travel survival variety show “All or Nothing” has confirmed its cast lineup! “All or Nothing” is a winner-take-all travel variety series set in Egypt, a land of history and mystery. It is directed by Lee Tae Kyung of “Amazing Saturday,” “HyeMiLeeYeChaePa,” and “Salon De Idol,” who is known for drawing natural chemistry from cast

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ARrC Announces Disbandment

ARrC will be concluding their promotions as a group. On June 23, ARrC’s agency MYSTIC STORY released an official notice announcing the conclusion of ARrC’s group activities as of June 23, 2026. Read the notice below: Following the announcement, the members also wrote heartfelt letters to fans. Check out the letters below: ARrC is a

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Jun 23, 20264:57 AM
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Kang Tae Oh And Won Ji An Confirmed To Host The 2026 KM Chart Awards (KMA)

Kang Tae Oh and Won Ji An have been confirmed as MCs for the 2026 KM Chart Awards (KMA)! On June 23, the organizers of the 2026 KM Chart Awards officially announced that actors Kang Tae Oh and Won Ji An have been selected as the MCs of the award show, which will take place

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Watch: ENHYPEN Teases Brand Renewal With Mood Teaser

ENHYPEN is gearing up for a brand renewal! On June 23, the group unveiled the first mood teaser for their brand renewal, with the video featuring sleek imagery and effects. Stay tuned for more updates!

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Jun 23, 20261:34 AM
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BTS’s “I NEED U” (Original Ver.) MV Surpasses 200 Million Views

Another BTS music video has reached 200 million views! The group’s “I NEED U” (Original ver.) music video surpassed 200 million views n June 23 at approximately 2:50 a.m. KST, which is about 11 years, one month, and 12 days since its release on May 11, 2025 at 12 a.m. KST. Congratulations to BTS! Watch

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