Enhypen has added another Mexico City stop to its ongoing “Blood Saga” world tour, bringing its total to three shows at Arena CDMX as demand continues to surge. The group announced Tuesday via Weverse, Hybe's global fandom platform, that an additional performance will be held on July 14, following previously scheduled shows on July 11 and 12 at the roughly 20,000-seat Arena CDMX. Originally planned as a one-night event, the July 11 concert sold out quickly during presales, prompting organizers t

El Paso County, Texas, honored BTS with a special award on Monday in recognition of the group’s impact on local tourism and community engagement. According to Big Hit Music on Tuesday, the Commissioners Court of El Paso County approved a resolution awarding all seven members the “Estimado Amigo” honor and proclaiming May 2–3 as “El Paso BTS Weekend,” coinciding with the group’s upcoming concerts in the city. The county credited BTS with helping boost tourism, elevate community pride and spotligh

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 has earned a platinum certification in France with its latest album “Arirang,” extending its record-breaking global run. According to France’s music certification body SNEP, the group's fifth LP “Arirang” surpassed 100,000 equivalent sales — including physical sales, downloads and streams — to receive platinum status. The certification marks BTS’ fourth group album to achieve platinum status in France, following “Map of the Soul: 7,” “Proof” and “Love Yourself: Answer.” “Arirang” reached the

Babymonster uploaded animated posters of all six members, further stirring up excitement for its third EP, “Choom,” via label YG Entertainment on Tuesday. Each of the six demonstrated their different sides while a snippet of the title track played. The mini album will be released on May 4, with four tracks that span hip-hop, dance and R&B. After promoting the forthcoming set, the group will embark on its second international tour. On June 26-28, it will go live in Seoul, kicking off the concert

XngHan&Xoul, the artist brand led by singer XngHan under SM Entertainment, returned Monday with its first EP, “Glow,” marking his first release in nine months since debut single “Waste No Time.” The five-track project blends house, disco and Afrobeats influences, offering a snapshot of the former Riize member’s evolving musical identity. The EP includes title track “Glow,” alongside “Dancing Anyway,” “Light The Fire,” “Wishlist” and “Lovin’ On Me.” “I’m really happy to share a wide range of musi

The fifth EP from TWS sold more than 830,000 copies on the day of its release, hitting a career best in terms of albums sold in a single day, agency Pledis Entertainment announced Tuesday. “No Tragedy,” released Monday, surpassed the accumulated sales of the group's previous EP “Play Hard,” upon release, landing atop the daily album sales chart in Korea. The latest effort received over 1.16 million in pre-orders, elevating hopes for the group’s first million-seller. Focus track “You, You” entere

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

Le Sserafim has taken over the Roblox Seoul map in partnership with the global game platform, according to its agency Source Music on Tuesday. Fans will be able to practice the choreography to “Celebration,” a prerelease track from the group's second full-length album, “Pureflow pt. 1.” Fans can also join the avatars of the five members on stage in one of the platform’s most popular games, Berry Ave. “Celebration” was unveiled Friday, well ahead of the album due out on May 22. Four remix version

Cortis ranked among the top 100 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global with “RedRed,” label Big Hit Music said Tuesday, citing the ranking dated April 26. The rookie group entered the chart at No. 184 last week before leaping to No. 98, garnering approximately 1.9 million streams Sunday. “RedRed” is the prerelease track from its upcoming second EP, “GreenGreen.” It was dropped on April 20, ahead of the full album release slated for May 4. The mini album has received more than 2.12 million preorders

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 South 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

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...

South Korea's exports of K-pop albums hit a record high of $120 million in the first quarter of this year, customs data showed Tuesday. Outbound shipments of K-pop albums surged 159 percent from a year earlier in the January–March period, marking the first time quarterly exports have exceeded $100 million, according to the Korea Customs Service. Quarterly exports have set consecutive records since the third quarter of 2025, the agency said. The KCS attributed the increase to the global expansion

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K-pop boy band TWS is learning to talk about love. The six-member act under HYBE subsidiary Pledis Entertainment returned Monday with its fifth mini album, "NO TRAGEDY," its most emotionally direct work to date. The six-member group — Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon and Kyungmin — introduced the album at a press showcase held hours ahead of its release at YES24 Live Hall in eastern Seoul's Gwangjin District, describing it as a project that captures a more self-directed approach to love. "If we previously showed fresh, youthful energy, this time we wanted to be more honest, more bold, expressing feelings more directly," Youngjae said. Since debuting in January 2024, TWS built its identity on its members' bright, boyish charms. "NO TRAGEDY" doesn't abandon that, but it complicates it. The album's lead single, "You, You," is where that conviction lands most clearly. A house-driven confessional layered with R&B textures, it gives a direct declaration to a dreamlike love interest. "It's the first time we've really talked about love in depth," Jihoon said. "We discussed what love m

Actor Ahn Hyo-seop said the English skills he showcased in a previous hit drama helped him to land a voice role in the globally successful Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters." Appearing as a guest in a video posted Sunday to the YouTube channel "Fairy Jaehyung," Ahn discussed his reaction to the film's widespread popularity. He voiced Jinu, the leader of the fictional group Saja Boys. "Of course I thought it was fun, but I didn't know it would do this well," he said. Ahn explained he secured the role specifically because of his English-language acting in the hit drama "Business Proposal." "I realized I have to work hard at everything because nobody knows when and where an opportunity will come," Ahn said. "It feels like all the efforts and processes I've gone through up until now are connected." Those experiences include his past as a K-pop trainee under JYP Entertainment. Ahn recalled being scouted through word of mouth but ultimately leaving the agency. Despite his passion for music, he found the repetitive, grueling training regimen draining. "Ultimately, I was let go due to my o

Boy band NexZ returned Monday with a playful but confident declaration of identity, unveiling its second EP, “Mmchk,” built around the group’s own rhythm and attitude. At a press showcase in Yongsan-gu, central Seoul, the seven-member act — Tomoya, Yu, Haru, Sogeon, Seita, Hyui and Yuki — introduced the album as its first release in six months, since “Beat-Boxer” in October 2025. “‘Mmchk’ reflects how we define ourselves — choosing our own standards and enjoying things in our own way rather than

JYP Entertainment's seven-member global boy group NEXZ opened its 2026 chapter, Monday, with the release of its second single album "Mmchk," signaling a confident new push for wider recognition at home and abroad. The group, composed of Tomoya, Yu, Haru, So Geon, Seita, Hyui and Yuki, is returning roughly six months after its October mini-album "Beat-Boxer" and nearly two years since its global debut with "Ride the Vibe" in May 2024. To mark the occasion, NEXZ took the stage at a press showcase at Blue Square in Yongsan District, Seoul, just a few hours ahead of the album drop, so that members could discuss its creative process and what lies ahead. For Yu, whose birthday happened to fall on release day, the moment carried personal weight. "We're already entering our second year, and it still doesn't feel real," he said. "I still vividly remember our debut. We've gained so much experience along the way, and starting with this album, we want to work harder to introduce ourselves to even more people." The album title itself is deliberately hard to pin down. "Mmchk," the eponymous title track,

Korean music channel Mnet has once again come under fire for alleged manipulative editing, this time over “Street World Fighter: Directors’ War.” The latest controversy could further erode viewers’ trust in the channel, which already stands on shaky grounds after past allegations of voting rigging involving its K-pop audition programs. The repeated nature of the controversy makes it harder to dismiss such cases as isolated incidents. The controversy centers on “Street World Fighter: Directors’ War,” a dance competition program Mnet announced late last month. The channel described the series as a large-scale project built on the legacy of the globally popular “Street Woman Fighter” franchise, focusing on performance directors who choreograph, design and stage performances for top-tier dancers around the world. The controversy emerged after Mnet released a teaser for the show, which is scheduled to air in August. Kiira Harper, who appeared in the teaser and was shown listing various performances she had apparently worked on, later wrote on social media that she had not

BLACKPINK member Jisoo faces backlash over a family controversy despite having no direct connection to the case, reviving questions in Korea’s entertainment industry about guilt by association. The controversy grew after reports said the older brother of a member of a well-known girl group had been arrested on allegations of indecent assault against a female streamer. Rumors spread online that the man was Jisoo’s older brother. He is also facing an allegation of domestic violence after someone claiming to be his wife shared proof of the abuse on social media. He has denied the allegation, saying there was physical contact but no coercion. For Jisoo, the issue was not the allegation itself, but the way criticism began to focus on her as well. Although the case did not involve her directly, she became a target of backlash because she was related to the man at the center of the reports, drawing renewed attention to how celebrities can be blamed for matters unrelated to them. Her agency, BLISSOO, moved quickly to distance the artist from the case. Through its legal representative, the ag

K-pop girl group NewJeans is preparing to resume musical activities, its agency ADOR said Monday, as the group has reportedly been spotted in Copenhagen. "The members are preparing for new activities in line with their individual conditions and schedule," the company said, adding the visit to Copenhagen is "part of pre-production in its new musical journey." "We will officially share their future direction when the time is right," it added. NewJeans members Hanni, Haerin and Hyein have been spotted in the Danish city, according to fans on online forums. A confirmed studio reservation under the group's name further fueled speculation that they were visiting for new music recordings. Last year, the three members returned to the group following a lengthy dispute with their agency. Whether Minji will rejoin has not been decided yet, and Danielle's contract has been terminated.

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The possible indictment of Hybe Chairman Bang Si-hyuk for violating capital markets law could send ripples far beyond the company, dealing a significant blow to the broader K-pop industry, according to industry insiders. Bang is alleged to have misled Hybe's existing investors in 2019 — a year before the company's initial public offering — by falsely claiming there were no IPO plans, while arranging for the company executives to offload their shares through a special-purpose company established