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Ateez stays on Billboard 200 for second consecutive week

Ateez continued its strong performance on Billboard charts, remaining on the Billboard 200 for a second consecutive week with its latest release. According to the chart dated July 18, the group’s 14th EP, “Golden Hour: Part.5,” ranked No. 19 on the Billboard 200 after debuting at No. 1 the previous week. The album previously became Ateez’s first release to top the chart while setting a personal best for first-week album sales. Its second consecutive week on the Billboard 200 marks another milest

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Big Bang names world tour 'XX:Cosmos'

Big Bang on Wednesday revealed "XX: Cosmos" as the title of its upcoming world tour, saying it symbolizes the boy band's two-decade journey and the new chapter that lies ahead, YG Entertainment said. The agency released posters announcing the tour dates and venues, with the Philippines capital Manila newly added to the itinerary. According to YG Entertainment, the bandmates themselves contributed ideas for the tour's title. The logo was unveiled in teaser posters released following the group's C

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Sunmi returns with rainy summer single 'Forever July'

Singer Sunmi is returning with a new digital single Wednesday, betting that rain, rather than sunshine, can carry this summer's soundtrack. "Forever July," due out at 6 p.m., marks the singer's first release in about eight months following her first full-length album, "Heart Maid," released last November. Sunmi once again took part in writing and composing the track, according to her label Abyss Company. The agency described "Forever July" as an inversion of the familiar summer anthem. The song draws inspiration from Korea's monsoon season, comparing love to a sudden downpour that arrives without warning. Built around a U.K. garage beat, the track explores both the thrill and instability of unexpected romance. Summer has become one of Sunmi's strongest seasons. While K-pop has typically leaned into brighter, more upbeat concepts, the 34-year-old has carved out a distinctive niche with moodier, more sophisticated summer releases. Her 2020 single "pporappippam" reached the top 10 of the Circle Digital Chart, and "Heart Burn" followed as another seasonal hit in 2022. The comeback also follow

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Enhypen Sunoo sits out Mexico City show due to health issue

Enhypen's Sunoo was unable to perform at the group's Tuesday concert in Mexico City due to a sudden health issue, according to the group's agency Belift Lab. The announcement was made less than two hours before the show, part of Enhypen's ongoing "Blood Saga" world tour. "We regret to inform you that Enhypen's Sunoo will be unable to participate in today's 'Blood Saga' world tour in Mexico City due to a sudden health condition. We kindly ask for your understanding," Belift Lab said. The agency a

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Honne credits BTS as early supporter, hopes to collaborate with NewJeans

British electronic pop duo Honne looked back on its long-running connection with BTS’ RM on Tuesday, crediting him as one of the group’s earliest supporters while also expressing interest in collaborating with NewJeans in the future. “Right at the very beginning of Honne, one of our very early supporters was BTS. Sometimes we’d release a song and see BTS had posted about it on X,” said James Hatcher during a media listening party held at Mapo-gu, western Seoul. “We thought, ‘Wow, this is incredi

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Rescene named half-time performers for upcoming Man City vs. AT Madrid match

K-pop girl group RESCENE will take to the stage during an upcoming high-profile football match in the 2026 Coupang Play Series. Coupang Play on Wednesday announced RESCENE’s performance during the half-time show for the 2026 Coupang Series’ Manchester City vs Atlético Madrid match, set to take place at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 9. RESCENE, consisting of members Woni, Liv, Minami, May and Zena, debuted in 2024 with the release of their first album “Re:Scene" under The Muze Entertainment, a newly formed agency. The group went viral this year on social media with a video showing Woni and Minami’s Japanese “gyaru” style makeup — based on the Japanese subculture and its over-the-top makeup, clothes and hair — during a visit to Woni’s rural hometown of Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province. The video sparked widespread interest in RESCENE, as well as spawning memes. The group’s performance carries particular significance due to RESCENE’s passion for football. Most notably, the group streamed their reactions and commentary on Korea’s performance in the 2026 FIFA World

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Cortis regains on Billboard 200 with 2nd EP

Cortis' second mini album ranked No. 82 on the Billboard 200 in its ninth week, according to the chart published Tuesday in the US. The EP “Greengreen” leapt back up 15 rungs from the previous week on the main albums chart on which it debuted at No. 3. The six-track set sold more than 2.3 million copies in the first week. Accumulated album sales continue to inch up, surpassing 2.8 million by the end of June, according to a local tally. The rookie boy group is expected to gain further traction th

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NCT127 renews contract with label: report

All seven bandmates in NCT127 have decided to stay with SM Entertainment, according to a local media report Wednesday. The label confirmed that they did so as a team based on the strong bond with each other and unwavering trust in the management company built over their career, adding that even those whose contracts had yet to expire chose to renew in advance. The NCT subunit debuted in July 2016 and has since undergone slight changes. Most recently, Mark left the team and the label. Doyoung and

TXT’s ‘Deja Vu’ music video reaches 100m views

Tomorrow X Together’s music video for “Deja Vu” exceeded 100 million views on YouTube as of Tuesday. The group now has 10 music videos past the milestone, according to its label Big Hit Music. “Deja Vu” is the main track from the quintet’s sixth EP “minisode 3: Tomorrow,” which was released in 2024. The five members set out on a journey to rediscover lost memories in the music video for the pop tune tinged with emo rock. The mini album sold over 1.5 million copies in the first week, becoming the

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CORTIS, aespa, TWS, BABYMONSTER, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, And More Earn Circle Million And Platinum Certifications

Circle Chart has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2018, the Korea Music Content Industry Association implemented a new certification system for album sales, song downloads, and online streaming. Starting with music released on or after January 1, 2018, Circle Chart now certifies albums platinum once they reach 250,000 sales, while albums that

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ATEEZ, I.O.I, RIIZE, CORTIS, BTS, SEVENTEEN’s V8, And ILLIT Top Circle Monthly And Weekly Charts

Circle Chart has revealed its latest monthly and weekly chart rankings! Monthly Album Chart RIIZE topped the physical album chart for June with their latest mini album “II,” which debuted at No. 1 on the monthly chart. All of the top five spots on June’s album chart went to new releases: TREASURE’s “NEW WAV” debuted

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Watch: BOYNEXTDOOR, OH MY GIRL, BTOB, And TVXQ’s Leaders Come Together In “Knowing Bros” Preview

Get ready for a fun “K-pop leader” special episode of “Knowing Bros” (“Ask Us Anything”)! The popular JTBC variety show has released a sneak peek of its next episode, which will feature the leaders of four idol groups as guests: TVXQ’s Yunho, BTOB’s Eunkwang, OH MY GIRL’s Hyojung, and BOYNEXTDOOR’s Jaehyun. The preview begins with

Watch: Mnet Idol Horror Show “SUMBAKKOKJIL 2” Unveils Spooky Teasers For Season 2 With New Format

Get ready for a new and upgraded Season 2 of Mnet Plus variety show “SUMBAKKOKJIL”! CJ ENM’s global K-pop content platform Mnet Plus has announced that its popular horror-themed variety show “SUMBAKKOKJIL” will be returning for a second season in July. “SUMBAKKOKJIL” is a “survival” variety show in which K-pop idols play an eerie game

Watch: BTS Hits The Bathroom In MV Teaser For “NORMAL”

Updated July 19 KST: BTS’s music video for “NORMAL” is finally out! Check it out below: Original Article: BTS has shared a sneak peek of their upcoming music video for “NORMAL”! On July 16 at midnight KST, BTS released a music video teaser for “NORMAL,” one of the B-sides from their recent album “ARIRANG.” BTS

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Watch: AHOF Takes 1st Win For “RUN TO YOU” On “Show Champion”; Performances By RESCENE, VAYONN, And More

AHOF has won their first music show trophy for “RUN TO YOU”! On the July 15 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were i-dle’s “Gimme Dat Love,” ATEEZ’s “BAD,” Hearts2Hearts’s “Lemon Tang,” AHOF’s “RUN TO YOU,” and TXT’s Yeonjun’s “Ice Cream.” AHOF ultimately took the win. Congratulations to AHOF! Watch the winner announcement

Red Velvet Announces New Season Of Reality Show “Level Up Project”

Red Velvet’s reality show “Level Up Project” is returning for a new season! On July 15, Red Velvet unveiled the group poster for “Level Up Project 6,” announcing the upcoming season. First aired in 2017, “Level Up Project” has continued to receive love from fans in Korea and around the world by showcasing Red Velvet’s

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CORTIS’s Keonho To Limit Performances During Upcoming Tour After Hand Injuries + Shares Message To Fans

CORTIS’s Keonho has suffered injuries to both of his hands. On July 15, BIGHIT MUSIC announced that Keonho will perform without choreography during CORTIS’s upcoming “PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN” tour and other scheduled activities after a fall left him with fractures around both little fingers. For the time being, he will also wear casts and

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Lee Jin Uk Joins Lim Yoona In Talks For Korean Remake Of Japanese Series “Unnatural”

Lee Jin Uk may star in the upcoming drama “Unnatural” (literal title) alongside Girls’ Generation’s Lim Yoona! Previously on May 9, Lim Yoona was reported to star in the Korean remake of the Japanese series “Unnatural.” Her agency, SM Entertainment, responded to the report on the same day, stating, “Lim Yoona received an offer to

Watch: TVXQ’s Changmin, TXT’s Beomgyu, And More Join “Murder Club” In New AI-Based Deduction Game Show Teasers

Disney+’s upcoming variety program “Murder Club” has unveiled its participants and broadcast details with new teasers! “Murder Club” is an AI mystery deduction game show where Korea’s top celebrities visit a mysterious club that transforms anyone into a suspect in an epic murder case. Each episode features a new setting and era, and every participant

41st Golden Disc Awards Unveils Location And Details

Golden Disc Awards is gearing up for its annual ceremony! On July 15, HLL, the host and organizer of the Golden Disc Awards, announced, “The 41st Golden Disc Awards will be held in Hanoi, Vietnam in January 2027.” The upcoming ceremony will mark the first time the awards will be held in Vietnam and the

ENHYPEN’s Sunoo To Sit Out Of Mexico Concert Due To Health

ENHYPEN’s Sunoo will be unable to participate in their upcoming concert in Mexico. On July 15, ENHYPEN’s agency BELIFT LAB released the following statement: Hello,This is BELIFT LAB. We would like to provide an update regarding ENHYPEN member Sunoo’s schedule. Due to a sudden decline in his condition, Sunoo will unfortunately be unable to participate

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NCT 127 Renews Contracts With SM Entertainment

NCT 127 will continue their journey with SM Entertainment! On July 15, SM entertainment released a statement confirming that the members of NCT 127—Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, and Haechan—renewed their exclusive contracts with the agency. Read the full statement below: Hello, this is SM Entertainment. First and foremost, we would like to sincerely