BELIFT LAB confirmed ENHYPEN is preparing for a comeback targeted for August, with reports noting it would be their first return as a six-member group; official details will be released via an agency notice
TWS, under Pledis Entertainment, will use its show 'TWS: Club' to share information and member messages for a campaign to find missing children launched by the National Center for the Rights of the Child; the idea came from member Shinyu
Rookie boy group CORTIS's lead single "RedRed" surpassed 100 million Spotify streams just 57 days after its April 20 release, the group's agency BigHit Music said. The quintet has sold out Incheon and North American tour dates and will continue shows in Seoul and Yokohama
Big Hit Music says rookie boy group Cortis' single "Redred" hit 100 million Spotify streams in 57 days, the fastest for a boy group debuted in the past five years. The quintet has 800 million Spotify streams across 13 tracks; "Redred" led their second EP, Greengreen
Rising rookie boy group Cortis has surpassed 100 million Spotify streams with their track "RedRed," Yonhap reports
BTS added one extra show each in Jakarta and Bulacan to their Arirang world tour, bringing the itinerary to 88 dates. Indonesia shows are Dec. 26, 27 and 29; Bulacan shows are Mar. 13, 14 and 16, 2027; the European leg opens in Madrid on June 26–27
Circle Chart has updated its official album certifications, awarding Million and Platinum statuses to multiple K-pop acts — including TXT, NCT WISH, TWS, &TEAM, PLAVE, ILLIT, DAY6, BLACKPINK, LE SSERAFIM, NEXZ and others
Stray Kids member Felix was selected by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Craft and Design Foundation to serve as the Hallyu artist representing the "2026 Hanbok Wave" project
Rookie girl group USPEER released their first mini album BITE DISTRICT and the music video for title track “WICKED GAME” on June 17 KST; the playful MV stars actor Bae Hyeon Seong
K-pop group AMPERS&ONE will bring their "Born To Define" tour to Europe, kicking off in Berlin on September 14 and continuing to Warsaw, Amsterdam, Paris, Cologne, and London
Rookie K-pop girl group USPEER released their first mini album, BITE DISTRICT, and held a press event; the group now promotes as six members—Soee, Sian, Seoyu, Daon, Chaena and Roa—after former leader Yeowon left and Sian was elected leader
A clip of IVE member Jang Wonyoung briefly lowering her mask during an ID check at Gimpo Airport prompted debate over whether she received special treatment; Korea Airports Corp. says staff followed standard procedure and will clarify identity-verification guidance nationwide