Miyeon of I-dle is set to take the stage at a major music festival in Japan. The singer will perform at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Saturday, as part of the JJ50th Anniversary Fest 2026, also known as the JJ Festival. The event marks the 50th anniversary of Japanese fashion magazine JJ and is expected to bring together a diverse lineup of artists. Miyeon is set to deliver a powerful live performance as she continues to expand her solo career following the release of her second

BTS member Jin has reaffirmed his deep commitment to the group, saying he sees little point in continuing his career without his bandmates — a message that has resonated strongly with fans worldwide. On Tuesday, Rolling Stone unveiled a large-scale global project featuring BTS, including a group cover and individual covers for all seven members. The feature is being published simultaneously across 16 countries and regions — including the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany — marking one of the magazine’s most ambitious international collaborations and a first of its kind for a K-pop act. The project includes one group cover and seven solo covers, highlighting each member’s identity while emphasizing the group’s collective presence. In the accompanying photos, BTS exudes a more mature and intense charisma, styled in black-and-white tones and denim outfits that create a free-spirited yet rebellious mood. The interviews offer a glimpse into the group’s journey through their recent hiatus and their return as a full unit, a moment long anticipated by fans know

Speculation over a possible comeback by NewJeans has emerged after members Haerin, Hyein and Hanni were spotted with staff at a shop in Copenhagen, Denmark. Their agency, Ador, confirmed the trip Wednesday but declined to provide further details. “It is true that NewJeans members visited Copenhagen, Denmark, with staff,” Ador said. “We ask for your understanding that it is difficult to confirm specific schedules or whether filming is taking place at this time.” Photos released alongside eyewitne

Becoming a K-pop idol can cost families up to 5 million won (about $3,700) a month — a price many parents say is both a sacrifice and a gamble, as competition intensifies in Korea’s highly structured trainee system. Comedian Park Se-mi recently explored the reality behind idol training in a YouTube video released April 14 on the channel "Rollingthunder_2025," where she visited a dance academy and met students preparing for auditions at major entertainment agencies. In the video, Park experienced vocal and dance lessons and observed a mock audition, but it was her conversations with parents that drew the most attention. “When my child first said they wanted to become an idol, I thought it was admirable to have a dream,” one mother said. “It’s not easy to find something you truly want to do. If they have that, they should at least try so they won’t regret it later.” But the financial burden quickly becomes significant. A parent of three children — two of whom are pursuing performing arts — said, “With dance academies, vocal lessons and even regular subjects like Englis

SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- K-pop sensation BTS has earned three nominations at ...

SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- K-pop sensation BTS has earned three nominations at ...