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Edited ArticleSep 12, 2026• 1h ago• 👀 20BOYNEXTDOOR Prepares to Release First Repackaged Album “HOME: DELUXE”
Six-member K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR is set to release their first repackaged album on September 28th, 2026. HOME: DELUXE will feature six new songs alongside the album's original nine tracks.
Edited ArticleSep 8, 2026• 4d ago• 👀 176Kevin Moon of THE BOYZ Releases Empowering Solo EP FREECHILD
On September 2nd, Kevin Moon released FREECHILD, his debut solo EP, independent from his label. Ahead of release, Kevin expressed candid thoughts on the K-pop industry.
Edited ArticleAug 31, 2026• 1w ago• 👀 80ATEEZ Takes Home 8th Daesang at 2026 K-World Dream Awards
ATEEZ attended the annual K-World Dream Awards ceremony in Goyang, South Korea. The eight-member group received four awards including K-World Dream Artist, Best Stage, Male Group Popularity, and Best Male Artist.
Edited ArticleAug 28, 2026• 2w ago• 👀 96TXT Members to Appear on 9트쫑 Channel with ATEEZ's Wooyoung and San
Soobin and Beomgyu of TXT are slated to appear on September 9th’s 9트쫑 alongside ATEEZ’s San and Wooyoung. The TXT members will be the first fellow idol guests to appear on San and Wooyoung’s YouTube channel.
Edited ArticleAug 23, 2026• 2w ago• 👀 556Thai Star NuNew Performs at TIMA 2026 Alongside Major K-pop Acts
Held on August 22nd and 23rd in Hong Kong, the TMElive International Music Awards, also known as TIMA, took place at the Kai Tak Main Stadium. Thai actor and singer Charawin Perdpiriyawong, known widely by his nickname ‘NuNew’, made his debut performance among groups including TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Stray Kids, and aespa.
Edited ArticleAug 20, 2026• 3w ago• 👀 394Rising Stars NCHIVE: Their Story, World Tour, and What’s Next
Introducing NCHIVE, the six-member K-pop group setting out to unite fans around the world through their music. Made up of HA.L, E.aN, Kangsan, Yuchan, Juyoung, and N, NCHIVE debuted under AUBEMOON STUDIO on April 9th, 2024, with their first single album, “Drive.” Since then, the group has continued to climb to new heights alongside their devoted fanbase, known as SAVE. I teamed up with NCHIVE to learn more about their journey together, their biggest inspirations as artists, and their upcoming tour.
Edited ArticleAug 13, 2026• 4w ago• 👀 87Gunil of Xdinary Heroes Leaves Group, JYP Terminates Contract
JYP Entertainment released an official statement notifying fans that Gunil, 28-year-old group leader and drummer of K-rock group Xdinary Heroes, has left the group, and his exclusive contract with JYP has been terminated.
Edited ArticleAug 10, 2026• 4w ago• 👀 61PLEDIS Announces Military Enlistment for Remaining SEVENTEEN Members
PLEDIS Entertainment, home of thirteen-member K-pop group SEVENTEEN, announced the planned dates for the commencement of military service for Mingyu, Seungkwan, and Dino. Shared in a notice on Weverse, the label stated that Mingyu's enlistment is scheduled to begin on September 10th, with Seungkwan and Dino to follow on October 26th.
Edited ArticleAug 6, 2026• 1mo ago• 👀 59RM of BTS to Hold First Art Exhibition at SFMOMA
In a collaboration with the San Francisco Museum of Modern art, 200 works curated from both RM's collection and the museum's will be on display from October 3rd of 2026 through February 7th of 2027. RM x SFMOMA: Between You & Me will feature pieces by Korean and international artists alike.
Edited ArticleAug 3, 2026• 1mo ago• 👀 9,540Taemin Announces Cities for Upcoming World Tour “LIMINAL”
The 33-year-old "King of K-pop" is set to make his way around the globe again. On July 23rd, Taemin's official X account teased the poster for a new world tour titled "LIMINAL." Just a few days later, the official tour stops were announced. Taemin will be coming to cities across Asia, North America, and Latin America, with more locations to come.
Edited ArticleJul 30, 2026• 1mo ago• 👀 8,204Dark Fantasy K-Drama “The East Palace” Becomes Global Netflix Hit
The East Palace is currently ranking among Netflix's Top Ten list in over 60 countries across the globe and sits with a perfect critic score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics and audiences have compared the show's horror elements and grimdark worldbuilding to other smash hit fantasy series such as Game of Thrones and The Witcher.
Edited ArticleJul 23, 2026• 1mo ago• 👀 10,053ATEEZ's Choi San Goes Viral for “BAD” Choreography
If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you’ve probably seen it by now: 26-year-old Choi San of 8-member K-pop group ATEEZ popping his chest in the choreography that has now become an internet sensation. The music video for title track “BAD” from the group’s latest album, GOLDEN HOUR: Part. 5 dropped on June 26th and has proceeded to dominate algorithms across the globe.
Edited ArticleJul 19, 2026• 1mo ago• 👀 8,417BTS Delivers Explosive “Dynamite” Performance at World Cup Final
BTS took to the stage–or rather, to the field–on Sunday, July 19th for the first ever World Cup halftime show at MetLife Stadium. The 7-member supergroup, made up of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, was part of a star-studded lineup including other musical icons including Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber. They stepped out mere hours after a sold-out stadium show in Paris, jetting across the world to show audiences a brilliant rendition of their 2020 megahit “Dynamite” in front of over 80,000 spectators.
Edited ArticleJul 15, 2026• 1mo ago• 👀 8,486Album Review: V8 by The8 and Vernon
Although group activities for 13-member K-pop supergroup SEVENTEEN have been put on pause while the members fulfill their mandatory military service, their star power is far from a standstill. On June 29th, SEVENTEEN's main rapper Vernon alongside main dancer and vocalist The8, released their first ever unit project, a mini album titled V8.
Edited ArticleJul 10, 2026• 2mo ago• 👀 7,397Jungwon Addresses Fan Disputes: “ENHYPEN is six members now.”
During a livestream held on July 9th, Jungwon, 22-year-old leader of six-member K-pop group ENHYPEN, addressed fans regarding the recent departure of former group member EVAN (formerly known by stage name Heeseung).
Edited ArticleJul 5, 2026• 2mo ago• 👀 5,420ATEEZ Set to Dominate Billboard Charts with GOLDEN HOUR: Part. 5
On June 26th, globally renowned K-pop octet ATEEZ released the fifth installment in their massively successful GOLDEN HOUR series. Just one week later, the mini album, consisting of five brand-new tracks including their lead single “BAD”, is poised to take over the Billboard 200 chart, with the latest predictions placing the album at number one with nearly 205,000 units sold in the U.S. in the first week. In addition to the Billboard 200, title track “BAD” is set to become ATEEZ’s third entry on the highly coveted Billboard Hot 100.
Edited ArticleJun 1, 2026• 3mo ago• 👀 61ATEEZ 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• 3mo ago• 👀 1,212BTS 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• 3mo ago• 👀 43YEOSANG 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• 3mo ago• 👀 45WOODZ 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• 3mo ago• 👀 477ATEEZ 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• 3mo ago• 👀 1,653BOYNEXTDOOR 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• 4mo ago• 👀 1,235Hongjoong 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• 4mo ago• 👀 355ATEEZ'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• 4mo ago• 👀 2,238Concert 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• 4mo ago• 👀 1,243Tampa 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• 4mo ago• 👀 37ENHYPEN'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• 4mo ago• 👀 823IU 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• 4mo ago• 👀 1,068K-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• 5mo ago• 👀 1,259BTS 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• 5mo ago• 👀 1,200HEESEUNG, 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• 5mo ago• 👀 1,146NCT’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• 5mo ago• 👀 1,131BTS 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• 5mo ago• 👀 1,126ATEEZ 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• 5mo ago• 👀 1,445BTS 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• 5mo ago• 👀 799K-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• 5mo ago• 👀 20BTS 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• 5mo ago• 👀 1,142Taesan 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.