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Alpha Drive One unveils predebut trailer

Alpha Drive One began its debut rollout Monday with a cinematic teaser for its first EP, "Euphoria." The eight-member boy group formed through Mnet’s male audition program “Boys II Planet” released the "Raw Flame" teaser trailer through its official social media channels. The full version of the trailer will be unveiled Tuesday, ahead of the group’s debut album release scheduled for Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. The teaser features the members in school-uniform-inspired outfits against a seaside backdrop, p

EXO to drop new album next month with 6 members

K-pop boy band EXO will release its eighth full-length album next month, its first group project in about two years, SM Entertainment said Monday. The nine-track album "REVERXE," set for release on Jan. 19, will feature six members — Suho, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun and Lay. Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin will not take part due to an ongoing contract dispute with the company. EXO held a fan meet-and-greet event at Inspire Arena in Incheon, just west of Seoul, over the weekend, where the six members performed hit songs and premiered a new track, "I'm Home" from the upcoming album. The nine-member group had been on hiatus since members began their military enlistments in 2019. Sehun was the last to complete his service in September.

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EXO to drop new album next month with 6 members

SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band EXO will release its eighth full-lengt...

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G-Dragon's 'Ubermensch' world tour wraps with sold-out Seoul shows, BIGBANG reunion

G-Dragon continues to prove why he’s one of K-pop’s most prominent stars with an unmistakable style that has captured the imaginations of the global audience for nearly 20 years. Debuting in 2006 as the leader of BIGBANG, he helped take K-pop to new heights with classic hits such as “BANG BANG BANG” and “Fantastic Baby.” The K-pop icon returned as a solo artist in February with “mensch,” his first solo album in 12 years, and kicked off a world tour that showcased his musical evolution and lasting impact on pop culture across Asia, Australia and North America. The tour concluded in Seoul with an encore run of three nights at the Gocheok Sky Dome over the weekend, with all dates selling out in just eight minutes. Even before G-Dragon appeared on stage for Sunday’s concert, the stadium buzzed with anticipation, as if the crowd knew they were about to witness something extraordinary — a journey through the highlights of his storied career. The crowd's excitement was instantly worth the wait as the lights dimmed and G-Dragon was unveiled on stage wearing a crown. He got the

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NCT’s Taeyong discharged

Taeyong of NCT completed his mandatory military service Sunday. He wrote “I’m back” on the group’s social media alongside a picture of him wearing a large ribbon with a message celebrating his return. Taeyong served as a member of the Naval marching band from April last year and is the first member of NCT to complete his military service. Three members of the group are currently completing their military service: Jaehyun enlisted in November 2024 and Doyoung and Jungwoo enlisted early this month

Seventeen’s Dogyeom, Seungkwan cover ‘Die With a Smile’

Dogyeom and Seungkwan of Seventeen uploaded a video of themselves covering “Die With a Smile” to the band’s YouTube channel on Sunday. Demonstrating their vocal prowess as they belt out the greatest hit of 2025, the pair also pays tribute to the original singers, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, by wearing similar costumes. The two returned from Tokyo last week along with their bandmates after two shows at Tokyo Dome, part of the band’s world tour, New_. The group returns to Japan this weekend for two

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Watch: Byeon Woo Seok Sings “The Christmas Song” In Part 1 MV Starring Karina, Jang Won Young, And More

The music video for “The Christmas Song” is officially out! On December 15 at 8:35 p.m. KST, production company Dolphin Kidnappers (literal translation) released “The Christmas Song Part 1,” the first installment of its original content series “Shin Woo Seok’s Urban Fairy Tale.” Sung by Byeon Woo Seok, the music video stars Byeon Woo Seok… The post appeared first on .

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Government weighs early January K-pop concert in China amid thaw speculation

The South Korean government is considering hosting a large-scale K-pop concert in China early next month, local media reported Monday, raising renewed speculation over a possible easing of Beijing’s restrictions on Korean cultural content. President Lee Jae Myung is reportedly weighing a visit to China in January as a reciprocal gesture following his recent summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting held in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsan

Blift Lab sues NewJeans fan group, citing defamation of Illit

Belift Lab, a K-pop subsidiary label under Hybe, has filed a lawsuit against NewJeans fan group Team Bunnies for allegedly defaming its girl group Illit. In a complaint submitted Monday to the Seoul Western District Court, Belift Lab said the operator of Team Bunnies had persistently spread false claims accusing Illit of plagiarizing NewJeans, causing reputational and financial harm. The label is seeking 100 million won ($68,000) in damages. Belift Lab also took issue with Team Bunnies’ alleged

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Day6 drops first-ever Christmas single

Day6 released its first-ever Christmas single, “Lovin’ the Christmas,” on Monday at 6 p.m., marking the group’s foray into seasonal music a decade into its career. The release caps a milestone year for Day6, which marked its 10th anniversary with a series of major activities, including digital single “Maybe Tomorrow,” the group's fourth album “The Decade,” as well as fan meetings and concerts held in Korea and overseas. The new track blends holiday sentiment with a Motown-inspired sound, drawing

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Exo to ring in 2026 with 8th LP, first in 2 years

Exo will make its long-awaited return at the start of 2026 with the release of its eighth full-length album, “Reverxe.” SM Entertainment announced Monday that the album will be released Jan. 19 across major music platforms and will feature nine new tracks. Preorders opened at noon the same day through online and offline retailers, following the release of a newly redesigned Exo logo image on the group’s official social media channels at midnight — immediately fueling anticipation among fans. “Re

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G-Dragon wraps up Ubermensch tour in Seoul, teases Big Bang concert in 2026

G-Dragon concluded eight months on the road with “G-Dragon 2025 World Tour Ubermensch in Seoul: Encore” at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Sunday, marking the end of his 39-show world tour that spanned 17 cities across Asia, North America and Europe. Around 54,000 fans attended the artist’s encore performance, waving G-Dragon’s official light stick, the Daisy Bong, as well as Big Bang’s VIP Bong, as they welcomed his grand finale. Opening with “Power,” G-Dragon quickly got the crowd on their feet,

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Babymonster pushes another B-side track from 2nd EP

Babymonster is gearing up to promote another B-side track from its second EP, according to label YG Entertainment on Monday. A promotional photograph of Ahyeon and Rora posing for the camera against a sky blue background hints at the dreamy ambience of “Supa Dupa Luv,” from the EP “We Go Up.” The lyrical R&B hip-hop tune will be the third song the group will be presenting from the four-track mini album, following “Psycho.” Music videos for “We Go Up” and “Psycho” garnered 200 million and 100 mil

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Stray Kids stay among top 10 on Billboard 200

Stray Kids maintained a top-ten spot on the Billboard 200 with “Do It.” The five-track set ranked No. 10 in its third week on the main albums chart, down six places from the previous week. "Do It" made a chart-topping debut on the Billboard 200, becoming the group's eighth consecutive album to do so, a first-ever in the chart's history. Stray Kids is now third in terms of groups with the most albums to top the chart, after The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Stray Kids also claimed the highest s

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Watch: Apink Gears Up For Comeback With “RE LOVE” Trailer

Apink is about to make their much-anticipated return! On December 16, a trailer was unveiled for the girl group’s upcoming comeback with “RE LOVE.” Last month, it was revealed that Apink is gearing up to make a comeback in January. Check out the trailer video below: While waiting, watch Jeong Eun Ji in “Pump Up… The post appeared first on .

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6 “KPop Demon Hunters” Cover Videos By Actual K-Pop Idols That’ll Blow Your Mind

The “KPop Demon Hunters” hype is still going strong, so if you’re a new K-pop fan thanks to the movie—welcome to the club! This is your chance to find out just how amazing the voices of actual K-pop stars are. If you’re a returning fan just here for the vocals, then you’re in for a… The post appeared first on .

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Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2025, December Week 2

ALLDAY PROJECT’s “ONE MORE TIME” repeats as the No. 1 song this week. Congratulations to ALLDAY PROJECT! Moving up one spot to No. 2 is ILLIT’s “NOT CUTE ANYMORE.” Down one spot to No. 3 is LE SSERAFIM’s “SPAGHETTI (feat. j-hope).” There are no new songs in the top 10 this week. About the Soompi… The post appeared first on .

JYP Entertainment Releases Fan Etiquette Guide For TWICE’s Safety And Privacy

TWICE’s agency has issued a set of fan etiquette guidelines. On December 15, JYP Entertainment released an official statement regarding recent cases of privacy invasions and safety hazards involving TWICE and requested fans’ cooperation in adhering to the fan etiquette guidelines to ensure the artists’ safety and privacy. Read the full statement below: Hello, this… The post appeared first on .

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2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Previews Special Performances

The 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon will be filled with special performances! On December 15, the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon announced special stages. TXT’s Yeonjun and KATSEYE’s Yoonchae will showcase “Let Me Tell You.” Furthermore, BOYNEXTDOOR’s Woonhak and ILLIT’s Wonhee will also collaborate, while THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo, TREASURE’s Haruto, and ALLDAY PROJECT’s Woochan will prepare a… The post appeared first on .

2025 MBC Music Festival Announces Artist Lineup

Get ready for more year-end K-pop festivities! On December 15, MBC’s Music Festival announced its lineup of artists including aespa, ALLDAY PROJECT, ATEEZ, BEATPELLA HOUSE, BOYNEXTDOOR, CORTIS, HANRORO, Hearts2Hearts, IDID, ILLIT, ITZY, IVE, izna, KickFlip, KiiiKiii, LE SSERAFIM, LUCY, MEOVV, Minho, NCT DREAM, NCT WISH, NEXZ, NMIXX, PLAVE, RIIZE, Stray Kids, THE BOYZ, TREASURE, TWS,… The post appeared first on .

Jang Nara To Transform Into Evil K-Pop Agency CEO For Her 1st-Ever Villain Role In “Taxi Driver 3”

Jang Nara will be taking on the first villain role of her career in SBS’s “Taxi Driver 3”! On December 15 at midnight KST, “Taxi Driver 3” introduced its next villain—to be played by Jang Nara—through a special poster. In what marks her first-ever villain role, Jang Nara will play Kang Ju Ri, a former… The post appeared first on .

Watch: Former “BOYS II PLANET” Contestant Stuns With His Vocals On “The King Of Mask Singer”

On the latest episode of “The King of Mask Singer,” masked singer “Circus” wowed the crowd with his singing! During the December 14 broadcast of the MBC singing competition, eight new contestants entered the ring to challenge the reigning champion for the throne. In the first match-up of Round 1, “Circus” and “Pierrot” faced off… The post appeared first on .