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Edited ArticleJun 1, 2026• 1w ago• 👀 25ATEEZ Teases “Bad” New Look for ‘Golden Hour Part.5’
Today, eight member K-pop group ATEEZ dropped the completed first set of concept photos for the upcoming fifth installment of their Golden Hour album series. The mini album, which will consist of five brand new tracks, will be released on June 26th.
Edited ArticleMay 26, 2026• 2w ago• 👀 111BTS Crowned Artist of the Year at American Music Awards, Extending World Record
BTS extends their record as the most awarded international group in American Music Awards history, taking home Song of the Summer, Best Male K-pop Group, and Artist of the Year at the 2026 AMAs in Las Vegas.
Edited ArticleMay 21, 2026• 3w ago• 👀 24YEOSANG of ATEEZ to Throw First Pitch for Upcoming Match at Jamsil Baseball Stadium
On Friday, May 22nd, Kang Yeosang, member of 8-member K-pop group ATEEZ, will throw the ceremonial first pitch for the game between the LG Twins and Kiwoom Heroes. The match will be held at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul, South Korea.
Edited ArticleMay 19, 2026• 3w ago• 👀 28WOODZ Announces U.S. Dates for 2026 World Tour 'Archive. 1'
On Tuesday May 19th, Korean singer-songwriter, producer, and rapper WOODZ announced the dates and cities for the U.S. leg of his 2026 world tour “Archive. 1”. This marks the 29-year-old artist's second world tour, following the “OO-LI and” tour in 2023, and his first following his discharge from mandatory military service in 2025.
Edited ArticleMay 18, 2026• 3w ago• 👀 354ATEEZ Set to Headline BST Hyde Park Festival in London
On Monday, May 18th it was announced that 8-member K-pop group ATEEZ would be headlining the annual concert series British Summer Time Hyde Park—more commonly known as BST Hyde Park—in London on Sunday, June 28th. ATEEZ, often referred to among K-pop fans as the "performance kings", are no strangers to putting on explosive festival stages.
Edited ArticleMay 13, 2026• 4w ago• 👀 196BOYNEXTDOOR Announce Dates for First U.S. Tour
On May 13th, 2026, six member K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR announced their first ever U.S. tour leg since their debut in 2023, set to kick off in the Fall of this year. The group will be performing 7 shows in the U.S., starting with Dallas, Texas on October 30th, and followed by stops in Florida, Illinois, New York, Washington, and California.
Edited ArticleMay 7, 2026• 1mo ago• 👀 710Hongjoong of ATEEZ Makes Directorial Debut in New Film 'Hallucination'
On May 7th, 2026, Kim Hongjoong, leader and main rapper of the 8-member K-pop group ATEEZ, attended the special screening for the premiere of Hallucination at the 27th Jeonju International Film Festival. Hongjoong, who is known for his work as a producer in ATEEZ's music and beyond, acted as the musical director for the film, composing the two main theme songs and overseeing the rest of the score.
Edited ArticleMay 4, 2026• 1mo ago• 👀 45ATEEZ's Mingi Releases Explosive New Single 'NOVA (feat. Gaeko & Royal 44)'
On Monday April 4th, Song Mingi, the lead rapper of 8-member K-pop group ATEEZ, surprised fans with the release of his new single 'NOVA' featuring South Korean hip-hop artist Gaeko and rapper Royal 44.
Edited ArticleApr 29, 2026• 1mo ago• 👀 757Concert Review: ARIRANG in Tampa
BTS kicked off the North American leg of their world tour this past Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday, performing three sold-out shows in front of over 70,000 adoring fans. I was lucky enough to be one of them, on all three days of their first-ever Tampa concerts. Although I have been proud to call myself Army–the name for BTS’s fandom–for over a decade, April 25th marked the first time seeing them in person. And although I may be just a little biased, I must hand BTS their flowers for the practically flawless execution of their biggest shows to date.
Edited ArticleApr 23, 2026• 1mo ago• 👀 1,145Tampa Turns Purple as BTS Prepares to Kick Off U.S. Tour at Raymond James Stadium
Fans have already begun pouring into Tampa International Airport, which has been lit up in purple ahead of the first U.S. tour stop on BTS's long-awaited 'Arirang' world tour! Tampa is getting ready to welcome the 7-member group to the city, with airport pop-up stores, an entire baseball field dedicated to Weverse pick-up spots, and the entirety of Tampa Bay Boulevard shut down for the week to accommodate tents and trailers filled with concert merchandise.
Edited ArticleApr 20, 2026• 1mo ago• 👀 23ENHYPEN's Jay Addresses Fans During Livestream Regarding Former Member Heeseung's Departure
ENHYPEN member Jay addressed fans who expressed dissatisfaction or concern with member Heeseung's departure, which was announced last month. BELIFT LAB, the group's label under HYBE, announced in March that Heeseung would be exiting the group and ceasing group activities with ENHYPEN in order to pursue a solo career within the company. Controversy quickly broke out, with fans divided on whether the split was mutual or a result of the company's alleged unwillingness for their artists to pursue solo activities. Until today, the remaining six members of the group have not publicly addressed these efforts. During his birthday livestream, Jay addressed the many comments he was receiving in the chat, asking fans not to bring up the situation with the other members out of concern for their emotions on the matter. "ENHYPEN is ENHYPEN," he said.
Edited ArticleApr 15, 2026• 1mo ago• 👀 763IU and Byeon Woo-Seok Dazzle in First Episodes of ‘Perfect Crown’ K-Drama
Romance fans have a new series to look forward to each week following the April 10th premier of Perfect Crown, a new romantic comedy drama starring singer-songwriter and actress IU and actor Byeon Woo-Seok! The series is set in an alternate version of 21st-century South Korea, which remains ruled by a modern monarchy. It follows chaebol heiress Sung Hui-ju (IU) as she attempts to enter a fake engagement with Crown Prince I-AN (Byeon Woo-seok) to subvert her family’s plans for her future and generate public approval.
Edited ArticleApr 14, 2026• 1mo ago• 👀 1,011K-Pop King Taemin Steals the Show with Unreleased Songs at Coachella 2026
Often lauded as the “idol’s idol,” K-pop star Taemin took to the Mojave Stage on April 11th as the first Korean male soloist to perform at Coachella! The 32-year old idol, who grew to fame as a member of K-pop group SHINEE and debuted his first solo work in 2014 with his album Ace, enraptured the audience with chilling live vocals and an intense, dance-heavy stage that has become a trademark for the powerful and conceptual performer.
Edited ArticleApr 9, 2026• 2mo ago• 👀 1,161BTS Kicks Off Massive World Tour with Rain-Soaked Goyang Concert
Yesterday, BTS kicked off their ‘Arirang’ world tour with an explosive first show at Goyang Stadium. The 7-member supergroup performed on a huge 360-degree stage for an audience of over 40,000 people. And while the weather may not have cooperated, the group’s long-awaited first concert in nearly 4 years certainly went off with a bang! The rain, which began shortly before the show and continued into soundcheck and throughout the performance, came down hard on the members, but their powerful performance and the excitement of the audience beat the storm, and BTS celebrated their return to the stage with pyrotechnics, fireworks, and some of their greatest hits.
Edited ArticleApr 8, 2026• 2mo ago• 👀 1,098HEESEUNG, Former ENHYPEN Member, Reveals New Name for Solo Career
In late March, ENHYPEN’s label BELIFT LAB announced that main vocalist Heeseung would be leaving the group in order to pursue a solo career within the company. The announcement came as a shock to fans, sparking massive online discourse surrounding the sudden nature of his exit and the future of the now 6-member K-pop group. Today, it was announced that Heeseung would be debuting as a soloist under the new name ‘EVAN.’ An individual Instagram account was opened for him, including photos meant to demonstrate his new identity as a solo artist.
Edited ArticleApr 4, 2026• 2mo ago• 👀 1,102NCT’s Mark Announces Departure From Group After 10 Years
On Friday, SM Entertainment announced that Mark, a member of both NCT DREAM and NCT 127, will be exiting the company. Following the announcement, Mark posted a personal, handwritten letter to his Instagram page, addressing fans and expressing his desire to explore his artistic identity and goals away from the group, which he has been a part of for over a decade. He went on to emphasize his gratitude and love for his fellow members and his time with the band, as well as the devotion he has received from his fans
Edited ArticleApr 1, 2026• 2mo ago• 👀 1,057BTS Dops Cinematic Music Video for Second Arirang Single, ‘2.0’
On Tuesday, April 1st BTS released the music video for ‘2.0,’ the second single from their new album Arirang. The song is a hard-hitting track that harkens back to the group’s hip-hop roots. The release comes after BTS surprised fans with the music video announcement that was dropped just days earlier and draws inspiration from 2003 Korean film Oldboy.
Edited ArticleMar 28, 2026• 2mo ago• 👀 1,012ATEEZ Makes Variety Show Comeback with New WANTEEZ Episode
WANTEEZ features laid-back, often comedy-style episodes in which the ATEEZ members embark on everyday adventures, fun games, and unique experiences. The variety show teases a multi-episode season filled with fun for fans new and old to enjoy. The content is available to watch for free on the official ATEEZ YouTube channel.
Edited ArticleMar 26, 2026• 2mo ago• 👀 1,059BTS Challenge for Billboard Hot 100 #1 with Arirang Title Track ‘Swim’
The song is guaranteed to debut on the Billboard Hot 100 list given its near astronomical sales and streams from across the globe, and it is challenging for a top five position. It is even battling for a Billboard number one, and if it succeeds, will mark the group’s 7th number one hit as a group. ‘Swim’ will be BTS’s 28th song to enter the chart and their 10th top ten hit.
Edited ArticleMar 22, 2026• 2mo ago• 👀 753K-pop Acts Taking the Stage at Lollapalooza 2026
The 2026 Lollapalooza lineup, taking place between July 30th and August 2nd, is headlined by BLACKPINK member Jennie. She will become the first female K-pop soloist to headline the festival. Other acts performing include BigHit’s rookie group CORTIS–labelmates of BTS and TXT–as well as popular girl groups i-dle and aespa.
Edited ArticleMar 21, 2026• 2mo ago• 👀 18BTS Announces First U.S. Television Performance Following 4-Year Hiatus
7-member supergroup BTS will be heading to New York City to perform The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon for the first time since 2021! The group are long-time welcomed guests on the talk show, and their presence will mark their first U.S. interview in nearly four years following their mandatory military service.
Edited ArticleMar 19, 2026• 2mo ago• 👀 1,059Taesan and Leehan of BOYNEXTDOOR Stun in Paris Fashion Week Debut
On March 4th, 2025, Han Taesan and Kim Leehan of BOYNEXTDOOR stepped onto the red carpet for their first-ever appearance at Paris Fashion Week. The BOYNEXTDOOR members arrived to a crowd of roaring fans to represent the Courrèges brand, which launched its 2026-2027 Fall/Winter line.