Boy group 82Major returned with a more refined and self-defined sound, unveiling its fifth EP “FeelM” at a media showcase Tuesday in Seoul. The six-member group — Seongil, Yechan, Seongmo, Seongbin, Seokjoon and Dogyun — introduced the album at Wanderloch Hall, marking its first comeback since its 2025 EP “Trophy.” “FeelM,” a combination of the words “feel” and “film,” captures a range of emotional moments as if they were scenes from a movie. Member Dogyun said the album was designed to present

NewJeans has begun preparations for a comeback, but without member Minji, raising questions about the group’s future lineup. Ador confirmed Tuesday that members Hyein, Haerin and Hanni recently traveled to Copenhagen for music production. Minji, however, was not part of the trip, fueling speculation that the group could return as a trio. The five-member group has been largely inactive following a prolonged legal dispute with its agency. In November 2024, the members notified Ador of contract ter

BTS member Jung Kook has issued a candid apology after a sound problem disrupted a live performance in the United States. Jung Kook took to his social media account on April 27 to address the issue, writing, “The ‘Magic Shop’ sound problem yesterday is true. Don’t worry. I’ll fix the pitch from today,” before adding, “I’m sorry to ARMY who came to the show.” He also openly shared his frustration, saying, “I’m angry too.” The incident occurred during BTS’ performance at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, where the group kicked off the North American leg of their “ARIRANG” world tour. While performing “Magic Shop” — a fan-favorite track — some members’ vocals were reportedly transmitted unevenly, sparking immediate reactions among concertgoers. As clips and fan accounts spread across social media, concerns over the audio quality quickly gained traction, prompting Jung Kook’s unusually direct acknowledgment. His mix of apology and clear frustration has since resonated with fans. BTS is set to continue its North American tour, with scheduled st

K-pop megastars BTS' latest album, "Arirang," has been certified "platinum" by a major French recording industry association, the group's agency said Tuesday. The Korean group's fifth studio album received the certification from the National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing for achieving 100,000 sales units across physical copies, downloads and streams, according to BigHit Music. The milestone came just a month after BTS earned a "gold" certification in France for the studio album, six days after its release in March. With the latest recognition, the K-pop group now has four albums certified platinum in France. In Japan, "Arirang" has been certified "triple platinum" after selling more than 750,000 units as of March. "Arirang" has made history as the first album by a K-pop act to spend three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Led by the lead single "Swim," the 14-track album marks the band's first release after a four-year hiatus prompted by its members' mandatory military service.

SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop megastars BTS' latest album, "Arirang," has be...

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