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BTS is breaking records before their comeback, with fifth album 'ARIRANG' surpassing four million pre-saves on Spotify and dominating countdown charts globally. The fourteen-track album features title song 'SWIM' with lyrics by RM, and the group will celebrate with a live comeback event at Gwanghwamun Plaza streaming worldwide on Netflix. Meanwhile, NCT JNJM's debut mini-a...

BLACKPINK has achieved a historic milestone by shattering K-pop girl group records with their mini-album 'DEADLINE,' moving over 1.7 million copies in its first week and surpassing the previous record by 70,000 units. The five-track album topped iTunes charts in 38 regions while Rolling Stone praised their return to peak form. In other major news, Kep1er continues as a six-member group f...

BTS has unveiled the cinematic trailer for their comeback live performance at Gwanghwamun Square, featuring stunning shots of all seven members at Gyeongbokgung Palace and generating over 1.4 million posts within hours. The group's fifth full album ARIRANG drops before their March performance, which will be Netflix's first-ever live music event broadcast. Meanwhile, the animated series K...

BTS has unveiled their highly anticipated fifth album 'ARIGANG' with fourteen tracks including the alternative pop title song 'SWIM,' showcasing deep member involvement with Suga contributing to twelve tracks and J-Hope working on eleven. The album's historic comeback concert will stream on Netflix from Gwanghwamun Plaza expecting 200,000 fans. Meanwhile, BIGBANG announces...

Big Ocean, the world's first deaf K-pop idol group, makes a powerful comeback with their third mini-album 'The Greatest Battle,' marking a dramatic shift to an intense, battle-ready concept featuring traditional Korean military instruments and naval warfare choreography. The three members composed their title track 'One Man Army' as they prepare for an upcoming U.S. tour....

BTOB's Lee Minhyuk has wrapped up his groundbreaking first European tour, performing across Paris, Berlin, Warsaw, Madrid, and London with his latest EP alongside beloved hits. The tour showcased his versatility with powerful live vocals and a special Shawn Mendes cover prepared for European fans. Meanwhile, BLACKPINK's third mini album shatters records with over one million copies sold...

BTS member J-Hope showcased his unique taekwon-dance performance at the Independence Memorial Hall, blending his taekwondo background with choreography for songs like his solo track 'Tiger' and BTS's 'Breathless.' The girl group UNIS concluded their first North American tour across fourteen cities, while anticipation builds for BTS's historic comeback at Gwanghwamun P...

IVE member Gaeul captivates fans with her solo debut 'Odd,' a self-written track featuring elegant choreography in a dreamy black-and-white-to-color visual that has already reached number five on Melon's Hot One Hundred. The release comes alongside her new YouTube channel 'Gaeul's Temperature' as IVE continues their successful comeback with 'Revive Plus.' Me...

BLACKPINK makes their highly anticipated return with mini-album DEADLINE and the explosive title track GO, showcasing intense sci-fi visuals and cosmic imagery that fans are calling their most cinematic work yet. The comeback includes a groundbreaking cultural partnership with Korea's National Museum for audio guides and special pink illumination. Meanwhile, IVE's An Yu Jin quietly donat...

Director Park Chan-wook has made history by becoming the first Korean filmmaker to serve as jury president of the Cannes Film Festival, bringing his acclaimed vision to cinema's most prestigious stage. His two-decade relationship with Cannes includes winning the Grand Jury Prize for Oldboy and Best Director for Decision to Leave. Meanwhile, EXO celebrates their eighth million-seller album wit...

IVE's Jang Won Young brought her famous 'Wonyoung-ism' philosophy to celebrity chef Ahn Sung Jae's YouTube channel, reframing his failed Dubai chocolate cookie as a creative reinterpretation rather than a mishap. Her encouraging words moved the chef so much that he revealed he'd successfully remade the recipe and playfully awarded her survival status in a Black and White C...

BTS is making their highly anticipated comeback with fifth album 'ARIRANG' featuring an exclusive Netflix livestream from Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, directed by Emmy-winning producer Hamish Hamilton who's worked with Beyoncé and Madonna. Netflix will also premiere documentary 'BTS: The Return' chronicling the group's three-year journey back to music. In other major...

IVE makes a powerful comeback after three years with their second full album 'Revive Plus,' shedding their signature princess image for bold collective empowerment featuring double title tracks and unprecedented mega crew choreography. The six members contributed solo tracks while maintaining their seven-consecutive-million-seller streak. Meanwhile, new boy group Daily Direction debuts w...

K-pop legends Apink delivered a powerful celebration of their fifteen-year journey with their eighth solo concert, selling out two nights at Seoul's Jangchung Gymnasium. The group performed twenty-eight songs spanning their entire career, from debut hit "I Don't Know" to recent tracks, with member Nam Joo emotionally declaring their eternal bond despite industry challenges. In...

BLACKPINK has shattered YouTube records by becoming the first artist in history to surpass 100 million subscribers, a milestone even global superstars like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber haven't achieved. YouTube created a special Red Diamond Creator Award to commemorate their groundbreaking accomplishment, which comes just days before their first album release in over three years. In other e...

Singer Wooz is expanding into film with 'Slide Strum Mute,' a mystery short film premiering soon that brings his seventeen-track debut album to life on screen. He wrote the screenplay based on his own autobiographical essay, playing a character in a parallel universe consumed by ambition. Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN brings their upgraded fan experience to Singapore with themed events at Marina...

BTS has shattered Netflix's Instagram record with 4.55 million likes on their comeback teaser, surpassing the long-standing record held by Stranger Things. The group's fifth album ARIRANG and historic free concert at Gwanghwamun Square have already generated over four million pre-orders. Meanwhile, rising boy band CORTIS reaches 100 million Spotify streams and approaches double million-s...

BTS member RM delights fans with a lighthearted driving video after obtaining his driver's license, building excitement as the group prepares for their highly anticipated complete comeback in March with their fifth full-length album Arirang and a special live performance broadcast globally via Netflix. Meanwhile, J-Hope continues his impressive philanthropy with a one hundred million won dona...

Girl group IVE unveils their ambitious second full-length album 'Revive Plus' with double title tracks 'Blackhole' and 'Bang Bang,' showcasing a dreamy cinematic sound and individual solo tracks from all six members including Jang Won Young, Gaeul, Lee Seo, Liz, Rei, and Ahn Yu Jin. The album marks a narrative shift from an 'I'-centered to 'We'-foc...

Actor Jo In-sung reveals his minimalist acting philosophy in the action-packed film HUMINT, where he conveys emotion through subtle expressions while delivering career-defining physical stunts as a National Intelligence Service agent. The actor credits writer Noh Hee-kyung for teaching him the power of restraint in performance. Meanwhile, ATEEZ reaches new heights with their thirteenth mini-album...

IVE is making waves with their bold new self-love campaign ahead of their second full album REVIVE PLUS, featuring viral films from Jang Won Young and Lee Seo that redefine narcissism as healthy confidence. The campaign showcases creative content including Jang Won Young's humorous self-help book concept and Lee Seo's Y2K aesthetic visuals promoting both inner and outer beauty. Meanwhile...

Korean-American actress Ha Ye-rin is set to appear on tvN's popular variety show You Quiz on the Block to share behind-the-scenes stories from her historic role as Sophie Baek in Bridgerton Season 4, making her the first Asian actor to lead the beloved period romance series. The K-pop world heats up with an exciting girl group comeback battle as rookie group Hearts to Hearts, IVE with their a...

BTS is making history by streaming their highly anticipated Arirang World Tour live to movie theaters worldwide, with performances from Goyang and Tokyo reaching over 3,500 screens across 75 countries. The completely sold-out tour includes a record-breaking performance at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and shows across North America and Europe. Meanwhile, ATEEZ celebrates their sixth cons...

Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin has won her first trial against HYBE in a landmark put option lawsuit, with the court ordering HYBE to pay approximately 25.5 billion won. The ruling emphasized that trust issues alone cannot justify contract termination and found no substantial company damage during the dispute period. Meanwhile, BTS member Jimin continues his remarkable streak at number one on Star Ra...

Actor Park Jung-min personally apologized for the shocking last-minute cancellation of his Life of Pi theatrical performance, marking a disappointing moment in his first stage return in nine years. The production company is offering makeup performances and full refunds to ticket holders who traveled from across the country. Meanwhile, IU achieves major court victories against malicious commenters...