BOYNEXTDOOR dropped a high-energy dance practice video for “ADIOS!,” the fan-favorite B-side from their full-length album HOME, showcasing looser, chaotic choreography and the members’ excited final run-through
Twice's Jihyo will team up with Jamaican artist Shenseea on the summer single "Distant Lover," set for release July 10; the cross-border collaboration was arranged through Musicow's global "Fandom" project in partnership with Roc Nation
Evan (formerly Heeseung of Enhypen) appeared on KBS Kpop’s LeeMujin Service to perform piano-led versions of his solo debut single "Ride or Die" and B-side "Overflow," discussed his faster songwriting process, and delivered covers including Taeyang’s "Eyes, Nose, Lips."
Rising rookie Cortis extended Greengreen’s run on the Billboard 200 to seven consecutive weeks (No. 94), topped World Albums, and saw lead single “Redred” continue on global charts; the group will embark on its first headlining tour and play major festivals including Lollapalooza and Rock in Japan
Super Junior’s new sub-unit Super Junior-83z (Leeteuk and Heechul) will release their six-track debut EP Promise on July 13, featuring the title track "Promise" and "Onsaemiro," and will begin their "1983" fan concert tour with three Seoul shows July 24–26
Heize has officially left P NATION after her exclusive contract expired on June 30; the agency announced the departure on July 1 and wished her well in her future endeavors
The Korea Herald spotlights the next wave of K-pop rookies, highlighting pre-debut Wayf Boys, Jay Park–produced Lngshot, and planned boy-group launches from SM and YG slated for the second half of 2026
Astro member and actor Cha Eun-woo was baptized into the Catholic Church while serving in the military in June, receiving the baptismal name 'John the Apostle,' his agency Fantagio confirmed. He is serving in the military band and is due to be discharged Jan. 27, 2027
Soompi presents a quiz asking fans to pick favorite visuals from ten K-pop groups to reveal which romance trope best matches their tastes
WINNER's Kang Seung Yoon has reportedly been offered the role of a son in KBS2's upcoming weekend drama I Went to School; YG and KBS say they cannot confirm. The series, written by Yang Hee Seung, is slated to premiere in the first half of next year
AOMG has debuted its first girl crew Keyveatz — Juwon, Yeseul, Newy, Yuna and Jione — with the EP Oxy_Gen, blending hip-hop, Jersey Club, trap and R&B; the group held a Seoul showcase and promotes lead track "Oxy."
Aespa members Giselle and Ningning revealed they got matching belly button piercings during a spontaneous shopping day off, deciding who went first by rock-paper-scissors; Giselle said the piercing has caused some costume discomfort during rehearsals