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BLACKPINK's Rosé has opened the 68th Grammy Awards with a high-energy performance of her global hit "APT.," joined on stage by U.S. pop star Bruno Mars. Performing at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night (U.S. time), the K-pop singer appeared in a white sleeveless top and tie, starting the lively set by planting a playful kiss on Mars' cheek as he played the guitar beside her. She then swayed to the rhythm before kneeling in front of him during the song's climactic bridge. The pair shared a single microphone for the rousing refrain before ending the number with a smiling embrace. Global pop stars in the audience, including Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus and Bad Bunny, were seen singing along or clapping to the beat. Rose is nominated for two of the six General Field categories this year: Song of the Year and Record of the Year. She also contended for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance but did not win the award. Elsewhere in the ceremony, Hybe's U.S.-based girl group Katseye joined the Best New Artist nominees for a joint performance. Broadway stars Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen pe

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Woodz uploaded a teaser poster for his first full-length album, “Archive. 1,” via agency Edam Entertainment. Along with the poster came the announcement that four hint videos for the upcoming set will be released one by one from Monday evening. The album is set to roll out on March 4, and a prerelease will be dropped on Feb. 12. His last album was the fifth EP “Oo-li,” which came out in April 2023. It consisted of seven songs he co-wrote. One of the B-side tracks is “Drowning,” which claimed the

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I.M, a member of the K-pop boy band MONSTA X, stunned fans by shaving his head live on stage during his final concert before mandatory military service. MONSTA X performed the third and final night of the Seoul leg of their 2026 world tour, “The X: Nexus,” at KSPO Dome in Songpa District, southern Seoul, on Sunday. This marks the group’s first standalone world tour in four years, following their “No Limit” tour in 2022. The concert featured tracks from their latest mini-album “The X” and a setlist chronicling the group’s decade-long history. The night held special significance as the final performance for I.M before he begins his military service on Feb. 8. The atmosphere turned emotional during the encore. After performing “Oh My” and “Rodeo,” I.M addressed the crowd, revealing he had performed despite a back injury. “To be honest, my back isn’t in great condition. I was told I could sit out the performance, but this is my last show before the army. I couldn’t bring myself to skip it,” he said. “After the first night, I worried whether I could finish, b

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Stray Kids' "Ceremony" music video surpassed 100 million YouTube views on Sunday, their label JYP Entertainment said Monday. It is the group’s 18th music video to achieve the feat, and cements their status as the fourth-generation boy group with the most music videos to do so. The video was unveiled in August, accompanying the main track from the group's fourth studio album “Karma.” The single hit Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 52 as its fourth entry on the main songs chart. The LP landed atop Billb

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President Lee Jae Myung on Monday congratulated the song "Golden" from the soundtrack of Netflix's animated sensation "KPop Demon Hunters" on winning a historic first Grammy for the K-pop genre, pledging continued support for artists. "Golden" won the Best Song Written for Visual Media award at the premiere ceremony of the 68th Grammy Awards held Sunday (local time) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It marked the first time K-pop producers or songwriters have taken home the honor. "You've written a new chapter in K-pop history. I extend my warmest congratulations on the meaningful achievement on the world's most prestigious stage that every musician dreams of," Lee said in a post on social platform X. Lee also applauded BLACKPINK's Rose and Jeung Yoon-chae of girl group KATSEYE, noting that their Grammy nominations demonstrated their global competitiveness, though they did not win. Lee praised the producers and staff who worked behind the scenes, calling them "a source of pride for Korea," and vowed to "steadfastly support our artists so they can showcase their talents on an even broade

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K-pop girl group fromis_9 may now be smaller in number, but the team feels more focused than ever. That clarity defined the encore show of "[NOW TOMORROW.]," a concert that framed the girl group's current identity while signaling where it hopes to head next. The Seoul leg of the "2025-26 fromis_9 WORLD TOUR ENCORE [NOW TOMORROW.]" was held Friday to Sunday at Hwajeong Gymnasium at Korea University in Seoul's Seongbuk District. The encore followed a world tour that covered 11 cities, including stops in the United States, Tokyo and Taipei, and served as the tour's final chapter across three nights in Seoul. The five fromis_9 members — Song Ha-young, Park Ji-won, Lee Chae-young, Lee Na-gyung and Baek Ji-heon — opened the night in coordinated white outfits, returning to a Seoul stage for the first time in six months. After opeing the night with string of hits, including "WE GO," "Supersonic" and "Stay This Way," fromis_9 greeted a crowd that included both longtime fans and first-time attendees, easing quickly into a familiar rapport. Lee Chae-young admitted she felt "a bit emotional," no

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K-pop girl group fromis_9 may now be smaller in number, but the team feels more focused than ever. That clarity defined the encore show of "[NOW TOMORROW.]," a concert that framed the girl group's current identity while signaling where it hopes to head next. The Seoul leg of the "2025-26 fromis_9 WORLD TOUR ENCORE [NOW TOMORROW.]" was held Friday to Sunday at Hwajeong Gymnasium at Korea University in Seoul's Seongbuk District. The encore followed a world tour that covered 11 cities, including stops in the United States, Tokyo and Taipei, and served as the tour's final chapter across three nights in Seoul. The five fromis_9 members — Song Ha-young, Park Ji-won, Lee Chae-young, Lee Na-gyung and Baek Ji-heon — opened the night in coordinated white outfits, returning to a Seoul stage for the first time in six months. After opeing the night with string of hits, including "WE GO," "Supersonic" and "Stay This Way," fromis_9 greeted a crowd that included both longtime fans and first-time attendees, easing quickly into a familiar rapport. Lee Chae-young admitted she felt "a bit emotional," no

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Despite missing out on the four major General Field prizes, this year’s 68th Grammy Awards marked a watershed moment for K-pop, as the genre celebrated its first-ever Grammy win. “Golden,” the breakout track from Netflix’s hit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” won Best Song Written for Visual Media at the Grammys’ Premiere Ceremony, held just hours before the official event at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Sunday (local time). The award, presented to songwriters for music created for visual media, went to EJAE, Teddy Park, 24 and IDO, making them the first K-pop figures to receive a Grammy. Among the ceremony’s top categories, “Golden” and “APT.,” a collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and U.S. pop star Bruno Mars, were nominated for Song of the Year, with “APT.” also receiving a Record of the Year nod, but neither secured a General Field win. Song of the Year went to Billie Eilish for “Wildflower,” recognizing the songwriting team behind the track, while Record of the Year was awarded to Kendrick Lamar and SZA for “Luther.” Album of the Yea

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“Golden,” a soundtrack from Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” marked a historic moment for the K-pop industry by becoming its first Grammy-winning song at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Sunday. The track won best song written for visual media, making it the first Grammy victory associated with K-pop — a milestone that even BTS, the genre’s most globally recognized act, failed to secure despite three previous nominations in different categories. The award is given to songwrite

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Stories of foreign Christian missionaries who spread the word of God and laid the foundations of education and medicine on the Korean Peninsula in the late 19th and early 20th centuries are often told in books, museum exhibitions and documentaries. “The Mission:K,” a musical that premiered Friday at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul, marked a lively addition to these storytelling methods. The production featured four male K-pop idols portraying four historical figures. MJ from ASTRO played Horace N. Allen (1858-1932) of the United States, who established the first Western medical clinic in the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Jaeyoon from SF9 took on the role of Horace G. Underwood (1859-1916), an American missionary known for founding the Joseon Christian College, which later became Yonsei University. Kim Dong-jun from ZE:A portrayed Canadian doctor Oliver R. Avison (1860-1956), who led quarantine efforts during the outbreak of cholera and is credited with opening Severance Hospital and Severance Medical College. Ricky from Teen Top played Louis H. Severance (1838-1913

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Stories of foreign Christian missionaries who spread the word of God and laid the foundations of education and medicine on the Korean Peninsula in the late 19th and early 20th centuries are often told in books, museum exhibitions and documentaries. “The Mission:K,” a musical that premiered Friday at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul, marked a lively addition to these storytelling methods. The production featured four male K-pop idols portraying four historical figures. MJ from ASTRO played Horace N. Allen (1858-1932) of the United States, who established the first Western medical clinic in the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Jae Yoon from SF9 took on the role of Horace G. Underwood (1859-1916), an American missionary known for founding the Joseon Christian College, which later became Yonsei University. Kim Dong-jun from ZE:A portrayed Canadian doctor Oliver R. Avison (1860-1956), who led quarantine efforts during the outbreak of cholera and is credited with opening Severance Hospital and Severance Medical College. Ricky from Teen Top played Louis H. Severance (1838-191

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BLACKPINK's Rose has opened the 68th Grammy Awards with a high-energy performance of her global hit "APT.," joined on stage by US pop star Bruno Mars. Performing at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night, the K-pop singer appeared in a white sleeveless top and tie, starting the lively set by planting a playful kiss on Mars' cheek as he played the guitar beside her. She then swayed to the rhythm before kneeling in front of him during the song's climactic bridge. The pair shared a sin

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Blackpink now has five videos that have garnered 1.5 billion views on YouTube, with the music video for “As If It’s Your Last” added to the list Monday, according to YG Entertainment. The achievement follows the music videos for “Ddu-du Ddu-du,” “Kill This Love,” and “Boombayah” as well as the performance video of “How You Like That.” “As If It’s Your Last” was dropped in 2017 as a digital single and topped the iTunes Top Songs Chart in 74 regions. It ranked No. 13 on Billboard’s Bubbling Under

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“Golden,” the original soundtrack from Netflix’s hit animation “KPop Demon Hunters,” has won Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 68th Grammy Awards, marking the first time that a K-pop act has won a Grammy. The win was announced during the Grammy Premiere Ceremony, held ahead of the main awards show. The category honors the songwriters behind songs crafted specifically for visual media. The track, which rose to global acclaim following the film’s breakout success, made history by becoming

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"Golden" from the soundtrack of Netflix's animated sensation "KPop Demon Hunters" won Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 68th Grammy Awards. "Golden" earned the honor in a premiere ceremony of this year's Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday (U.S. time), marking the first time that a K-pop act has won a Grammy. Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, the film centers on Huntr/x, who live a double life, balancing their music careers with their duties as warriors who protect the world from demonic spirits, like the overlord Gwi-Ma and the soul-stealing Saja Boys.

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