Nmixx is set to become the first-ever K-pop artist to perform at the Brazilian Carnival, one of the world’s largest and most iconic festivals. According to JYP Entertainment, Nmixx will take the stage at the Brazilian Carnival Sao Paulo, scheduled for Feb. 14 to 18. The group will appear as a special guest on Feb. 16 at a block party hosted by Brazilian pop star Pabllo Vittar — one of the main carnival festivities. The term “block party” refers to large-scale street celebrations that are a hallm

When BTS, one of K-pop’s most globally recognized groups, returns as a full seven-member act in March, it will mark more than just the end of a hiatus. The comeback has been interpreted as a deliberate statement about identity and belonging, at a time when fans and observers are debating whether K-pop is evolving into something more culturally neutral, often described by its biggest producers as "global pop." Scheduled for March 20, BTS’ return is defined by two closely linked choices: a new album titled "Arirang," named after one of Korea’s most enduring folk songs, and a large-scale free outdoor performance the following day at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul. Thus, the K-pop juggernaut is positioning its comeback as a return home, centering the members' Korean heritage rather than displacing it. "Centering an album on 'Arirang' reflects BTS’ confidence in placing Korean heritage at the core of their global identity," Kim Hee-yon, an assistant professor of strategy at Cornell University, told The Korea Times in a written interview. Adding that the move aligns with BTS’ l

K-pop group NMIXX will become the first K-pop act to perform at Brazil’s Carnival, one of the world’s largest cultural festivals, their agency said. The group is scheduled to appear as a special guest at Brazilian pop artist Pabllo Vittar’s Bloco da Pabllo block party during Carnival celebrations in Sao Paulo, which will run from March 14 to 18. NMIXX is set to perform on March 16 (local time). Block parties are large-scale street celebrations that form a central part of Brazil’s Carnival culture. NMIXX’s appearance will mark the first time a K-pop act has participated in the event. The performance builds on the group’s partnership with Vittar, which drew international attention with the release of "MEXE" in August last year. The track blends NMIXX’s signature style — combining multiple musical genres within a single composition — with Vittar’s energetic and distinctive Brazilian pop sound. The song features joint vocals, lyrics in both Korean and Portuguese, and Latin-inspired choreography. The stage highlights collaboration between K-pop and Brazilian pop and marks t

BTS' free concert at Gwanghwamun Square in March will have 15,000 invited fans, organizers said Wednesday. But how can those in Seoul without a ticket watch? The question has been raised as an estimated 260,000 people are projected to gather near the venue — more than 11 times the square’s official capacity of 18,000. For fans who were not among the 15,000 ticket holders, the concert will be broadcast live on large digital billboards installed on buildings surrounding Gwanghwamun Square, in cent

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