Direct from Korean news and other sources
LE SSERAFIM is going on tour! On April 28, LE SSERAFIM dropped the dates and locations for their upcoming 2026 tour “PUREFLOW.” They will kick off the tour in Korea then head to Japan, the United States, Europe, and more cities in Asia. Check out the tour schedule below! Also check out Soompi’s 2026 K-Pop… The post appeared first on .
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
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
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
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
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 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) -- South Korea's exports of K-pop albums hit a record h...
With a sleek, modern sound that plays with melodies without being too overwhelming, house music is the genre rising up in K-pop! A bright, house-inspired backtrack mixed with K-pop’s signature energy is the combo that can’t be beat. If you want to reminisce with a playlist that contains some older hits or are curious about… The post appeared first on .
Park Ji Hoon has shared his thoughts on the upcoming drama “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier”! Based on a popular web novel and webtoon, “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” is a military fantasy-comedy drama that tells the story of army cook Kang Sung Jae (Park Ji Hoon). When a mysterious quest window pops up in… The post appeared first on .
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
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
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
