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From 'BTS Boulevard' to US governor's praise: BTS sweeps N. America on 'ARIRANG' tour
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From 'BTS Boulevard' to US governor's praise: BTS sweeps N. America on 'ARIRANG' tour

Toronto will temporarily co-name a stretch of Yonge Street “BTS Boulevard” from Aug. 21–Sept. 23 ahead of BTS’s Aug. 22–23 Rogers Stadium shows, as the Arirang world tour — following a more-than-three-year hiatus while all seven members completed mandatory military service — rolls through North America with U.S. stops including Baltimore (Aug. 10–11) and Arlington (Aug. 15–16). Maryland Gov. Wes Moore welcomed the group by name (RM, Jin, Suga, J‑Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook) in a social video, and other official tributes have ranged from Mexico City’s president presenting commemorative plaques to El Paso County’s “Estimado Amigo” recognition and France’s president and his wife attending a Paris concert

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BTSs Arirang world tour is sweeping North America: Toronto will temporarily co-name a stretch of Yonge Street BTS Boulevard, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore publicly praised the seven members by name, and cities from Mexico City to El Paso issued official tributes ahead of tour dates (9465). Jeongyeon has personally confirmed she left JYP Entertainment and signed with VARO Entertainment, while saying TWICE remains her top priority and she plans to pursue acting alongside group activities (9462, 9443). A small, last-minute 10th-anniversary meet-and-greet for BLACKPINK that reportedly handed attendees $5 rice cakes and ran only a short group livestream has prompted widespread fan frustration and an apology from Jisoo (9461). Other ongoing items in todays briefing include EVANs solo debut EP, PENTAGONs 10th-anniversary tour, SEVENTEEN members enlistment dates, and BIGBANGs 20th-anniversary rollout: the group will release the digital single "BiiiG" on Aug. 19 at 6 p.m., will host anniversary events in Jamsil from Aug. 1423, and will launch the "XX: Cosmos" world tour at Goyang Stadium Aug. 2123 (9431/9446/9450, 9457, 9442/9444/9453, 9441).

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$5 rice cake becomes symbol of BLACKPINK fans' frustration over 10th anniversary
Korea Times

$5 rice cake becomes symbol of BLACKPINK fans' frustration over 10th anniversary

A last-minute, small-scale 10th-anniversary meet-and-greet for BLACKPINK that reportedly gave attendees $5 rice cakes, plus a roughly 10-minute group livestream, has sparked widespread fan frustration; Jisoo apologized after seeing fans' disappointment

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BIGBANG to release new single on 20th anniversary
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BIGBANG to release new single on 20th anniversary

BIGBANG will release a new digital single titled "BiiiG" on Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. to mark the group’s 20th debut anniversary, YG Entertainment said — the group’s first new music in four years and four months since April 2022’s "Still Life." The group will launch its "XX: Cosmos" world tour at Goyang Stadium Aug. 21–23, expanding to 33 shows in 19 cities across North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia, and YG said the group will also host anniversary events in Jamsil from Aug. 14–23

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BLACKPINK's Jisoo explains tears at 10th anniversary to stop rumors
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BLACKPINK's Jisoo explains tears at 10th anniversary to stop rumors

BLACKPINK member Jisoo said her tears at the group's 10th-anniversary meet-and-greet were emotional, urged fans to stop spreading rumors, and emphasized that all four members love one another and want the milestone to be celebrated without negative speculation

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TWICE's Jeongyeon leaves JYP to pursue acting career
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TWICE's Jeongyeon leaves JYP to pursue acting career

Jeongyeon has left JYP Entertainment after 11 years and signed an exclusive contract with Varo Entertainment, the agency that represents her older sister Gong Seung-yeon, to pursue an acting career. She wrote on social media that she was afraid to leave a familiar environment but found courage from her TWICE members and fans Once, vowed to continue protecting and prioritizing TWICE, and was welcomed by Varo as a talent with a "diverse range of charms and infinite potential."

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Small stage, big reminder of K-pop beyond spotlight
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Small stage, big reminder of K-pop beyond spotlight

Boy band LUN8 held their first solo fan concert, OFF-ZONE, at Seoul's YES24 Live Hall—giving out simple blue lightsticks and engaging closely with fans—while the six members (Chael, Jinsu, Yuma, Takuma, Junwoo and Ian) prepare to open a second European tour in Warsaw

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K-pop's rising quintet KiiiKiii delivers ultimate Gen Z summer soundtrack
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K-pop's rising quintet KiiiKiii delivers ultimate Gen Z summer soundtrack

KiiiKiii released their third mini-album WhyKiiiKiii via Starship Entertainment, led by high-energy summer title track "Pop Off Pop Off," a synth-pop/hyperpop single built for viral TikTok choreography and festival dance floors

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ENHYPEN electrifies Busan with live premiere of 'Bloody Paradise'
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ENHYPEN electrifies Busan with live premiere of 'Bloody Paradise'

ENHYPEN debuted their new title track "Bloody Paradise" live in Busan during the ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘BLOOD SAGA,’ powering through a 160-minute set and 28 songs as fans erupted at the Brazilian-funk–inspired premiere ahead of the group's upcoming mini album THE SIN : BLISS

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Seventeen's Seungkwan and Dino to enlist together in military band, Mingyu begins alternative service in September
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Seventeen's Seungkwan and Dino to enlist together in military band, Mingyu begins alternative service in September

Seventeen’s Seungkwan and Dino will enlist together in the South Korean Army military band on Oct. 26, while fellow member Mingyu will begin alternative service on Sept. 10. Pledis said all three will complete scheduled activities before beginning service, will not hold official events on their reporting days, will share pre-prepared content with fans (CARAT) during their service, and asked fans not to visit enlistment sites or Mingyu’s workplace

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EVAN's debut EP 'Death of Me' arrives Sept. 7
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EVAN's debut EP 'Death of Me' arrives Sept. 7

EVAN — formerly ENHYPEN’s Heeseung — will release his debut EP DEATH OF ME on Sept. 7, with pre-orders open and a launch showcase at Kyung Hee University; he’ll also promote internationally, including a Grammy Museum Spotlight appearance and a KCON LA performance

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Twice now has 3 music videos with 700m views
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Twice now has 3 music videos with 700m views

Twice’s “Fancy” surpassed 700 million YouTube views, becoming the group’s third music video to hit that milestone after “What is Love?” and “TT.” JYP says contracts for all nine members are set to expire soon and it is in talks with individual members about renewals

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Twice’s Jeongyeon leaves JYP after 11 years, joins Varo Entertainment
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Twice’s Jeongyeon leaves JYP after 11 years, joins Varo Entertainment

Jeongyeon has left JYP Entertainment after 11 years and signed an exclusive contract with Varo Entertainment. In a handwritten Instagram note she said TWICE will remain her top priority and that she will continue group activities while preparing to take on new challenges as an actress

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Seventeen renews record in Japan with best-of album, 3 members announce enlistment dates
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Seventeen renews record in Japan with best-of album, 3 members announce enlistment dates

Seventeen's best-of album Always Yours has surpassed 1 million shipments in Japan, giving the 13-member group their fourth RIAJ "million" certification — a first for any K-pop act; Pledis announced Mingyu will begin service Sept. 10, with Seungkwan and Dino enlisting together on Oct. 26

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Evan to drop 1st EP next month
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Evan to drop 1st EP next month

Evan, formerly of ENHYPEN, will release his first solo EP Death of Me on Sept. 7; he co-produced the mini album and its lead single “Ride or Die,” which topped iTunes Top Songs in nine regions and whose music video hit over 10 million views in under two days

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Baby Shark Boy returns as K-pop singer
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Baby Shark Boy returns as K-pop singer

Baby Shark Boy (Park Geon-roung) will make a K-pop debut on Aug. 20 with his first Korean single “WAVE,” a track he co-wrote that features Joohoney of Monsta X, in a one-off project announced by The Pinkfong Company

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BTS, Hybe headline French MBA institute's report
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BTS, Hybe headline French MBA institute's report

INSEAD’s Blue Ocean Strategy Institute published “Hybe: Building Growth Beyond BTS,” a case study analyzing how Hybe leveraged BTS to expand globally; it’s INSEAD’s first K-pop enterprise case and will be used as teaching material at roughly 3,000 colleges worldwide

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Beyond the avatar: Meet virtual idol Mumune
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Beyond the avatar: Meet virtual idol Mumune

Mumune of virtual K-pop duo Wishes released her first solo single "Orange Flare" on July 30, blending hyperpop and pop-punk while arguing virtual idols should be treated as musicians; she discussed virtual production, working with a live band and aiming to headline Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome

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THE BOYZ’s Q, WJSN’s Chu So Jung (Exy), And More Confirmed For New Horror Film

THE BOYZ’s Q and WJSN’s Chu So Jung (Exy) have been cast in the horror film Akgu: The Secret of the Moon Shadow; filming begins in September and the movie is scheduled for release in 2027

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PENTAGON Announces Stops For 10th Anniversary Tour “101010”

PENTAGON revealed their 10th anniversary tour "101010," with stops in Osaka (Oct 1), Tokyo (Oct 3), Seoul (Oct 9–10) and Hong Kong (Nov 1); members Jinho, Hui, Hongseok, Shinwon, Yeo One, Kino and Wooseok will participate in the comeback tied to the celebrations

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THE BOYZ’s Eric Signs With New Agency + Drops New Profile Photos

THE BOYZ’s Eric signed an exclusive contract with GRID Entertainment on August 10 and unveiled new profile photos. GRID says it will fully support his music and activities, and its roster already includes POW plus Sangwon and Leo of ALPHA DRIVE ONE

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CLOSE YOUR EYES Confirms Comeback Plans

CLOSE YOUR EYES is preparing a new album with a comeback targeted for late September, marking their first new music since the April digital single “POSE.”

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SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu, Seungkwan, And Dino Announce Military Enlistment Dates

Mingyu will begin his military service on September 10, and Seungkwan and Dino will enlist as members of the Army band on October 26, PLEDIS Entertainment announced. The agency also confirmed that DK and Vernon will enlist in August and September, respectively

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Watch: RESCENE’s Woni, Liv, And Zena Get Playful In “Amazing Saturday” Preview

RESCENE members Woni, Liv, and Zena will guest on tvN's Amazing Saturday on August 15 at 7:30 p.m. KST; the new preview shows Woni using the viral “Geoje yaho” meme while Liv and Zena trade playful banter with the cast

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CORTIS, ATEEZ, Yeonjun, BTS, LE SSERAFIM, BOYNEXTDOOR, aespa, Stray Kids, And More Rank High On Billboard World Albums Chart

CORTIS’s EP GREENGREEN held at No. 2 on Billboard’s World Albums chart and climbed to No. 114 on the Billboard 200; ATEEZ, TXT’s Yeonjun, BTS, LE SSERAFIM, BOYNEXTDOOR, aespa, Stray Kids, NewJeans, ENHYPEN and others also placed across the chart for the week ending Aug. 8

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EVAN (Heeseung) To Release 1st Mini Album In September

EVAN (Heeseung of ENHYPEN) will release his first solo mini album, DEATH OF ME, on September 7 at 6 p.m. KST and will hold a debut showcase that will be streamed live on Weverse and HYBE LABELS' YouTube

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BIGBANG Announces August Comeback Date With 1st Teasers For “BiiiG”

BIGBANG will return with the digital single "BiiiG" on Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. KST, and the group released first teasers on Aug. 10 ahead of the comeback

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