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Katseye member Sophia will not join the European and U.K. leg of The Wildworld Tour (Sept. 1–17) as she continues a medical-advised hiatus to focus on her mental health, Hybe x Geffen said. The group will carry on promotions with four members — Daniela, Lara, Megan and Yoonchae — while Sophia, who has missed recent events, remains on leave and will have her condition reassessed in September; fellow member Manon is also still on hiatus

Seoyeon, the youngest sister of TWICE’s Jihyo, will debut Aug. 24 as a member of HYBE/ABD’s seven-member girl group TUIDE, which will release its first EP TUNE & PLAY. The family now has multiple siblings active in entertainment, including Jihyo and sister Lee Ha-eum

SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- A major exhibition showcasing the golden heritage of a

BTS member Jin has reaffirmed his deep commitment to the group, saying he sees little point in continuing his career without his bandmates — a message that has resonated strongly with fans worldwide. On Tuesday, Rolling Stone unveiled a large-scale global project featuring BTS, including a group cover and individual covers for all seven members. The feature is being published simultaneously across 16 countries and regions — including the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany — marking one of the magazine’s most ambitious international collaborations and a first of its kind for a K-pop act. The project includes one group cover and seven solo covers, highlighting each member’s identity while emphasizing the group’s collective presence. In the accompanying photos, BTS exudes a more mature and intense charisma, styled in black-and-white tones and denim outfits that create a free-spirited yet rebellious mood. The interviews offer a glimpse into the group’s journey through their recent hiatus and their return as a full unit, a moment long anticipated by fans know