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Global K-Wave
K-beauty chiefs head to São Paulo as Brazil exports surge tenfold
Amorepacific Holdings, APR and other K-beauty executives join a São Paulo roundtable as Korean cosmetics exports to Brazil top $54.3 million.
Global K-Wave
CJ CheilJedang pours Jari into New York's premium soju push
CJ CheilJedang plans a fall New York launch for Jari as Nara Cellar opens an Andong soju base and Korean liquor exports rise.
K-Pop
TWS dance through beachside summer as SODA SODA heads to Japan
TWS releases second Japanese single SODA SODA on August 4, 2026, after the audio and full music video arrive August 3.
K-Pop
Bella steps into Sunny Ten's spotlight as JUNHO in stage debut
WeZag member Bella plays aspiring producer JUNHO in Sunny Ten’s 15th season, opening July 30 at JTN Art Hall 1 in Seoul.
K-Pop
Jeon Yoo Jin turns Show! Music Core pink with 'Gayo Gayo'
Jeon Yoo Jin brings her March single 'Gayo Gayo' to Show! Music Core, pairing a pink floral dress with lively trot rhythms and powerful vocals.
K-Pop
NCT 127 sells out KSPO DOME as The Redline hits Seoul
NCT 127’s September KSPO DOME concerts sell out as the group readies its 7th full album and Asia dates through Taipei.
K-Pop
SM Entertainment turns Minho's London run into an Incheon 10K
SMTOWN RUN CLUB 26 takes over Incheon Wangsan Marina on October 3 with a 10km course, SM artist performances, and KREAM registration.
Global K-Wave
82 Major steps into KMA 2026 with 'Sign' and an unseen stage
82 Major will perform 'Sign' and an unreleased special stage at KM Chart Awards 2026 in Seoul, following Billboard and global chart gains.
K-Pop
ADOR's boy group hunt hits seven cities, starting in Seoul
HYBE label ADOR opens ADOR BOYS AUDITION in KOREA on August 1 in Seoul, with in-person tryouts for males born in 2007 or later.
Global K-Wave
ENHYPEN takes Dark Moon to Comic-Con and makes K-pop history
ENHYPEN appeared as official SDCC panelists on July 23, spotlighting HYBE's Dark Moon IP, vampire lore and its U.S. fandom.
K-Pop
The Wind taps Park Kyung Lim for a rock-star second wind
The Wind returns July 29 with Second Wind : S#00, a five-track mini album fully written, composed and produced by Park Kyung Lim.
Celebrity & Issues
Oh Se-hun turns a beige sofa snap into a Dior Winter moment
EXO member Oh Se-hun tagged Dior in a 23rd SNS update, showing a beige-toned jacket and light pants from the Dior Winter Collection.
K-Pop
AHOF clocks in on M Countdown with black suits and 'RUN TO YOU'
AHOF performed 'RUN TO YOU' on M Countdown on July 23, unveiling a black-suit office concept with ID badges and synchronized synth-pop energy.
K-Pop
Artemis drops ‘Born Stunner’ as Hyper-Ego era speeds toward tour
Artemis releases the ‘Born Stunner’ MV ahead of Hyper-Ego on August 7, with US promotions and the Art of BLUE BLOOD tour next.
K-Pop
Sunwoo Jung-A breaks out of the egg in soaring Peacock single
Sunwoo Jung-A releases I Won't Ask for More (Peacock), an R&B/Soul digital single with Hammond organ, strings and four-stage high notes.
K-Pop
Jennie turns summer festival buzz into 'Less than a Lover'
BLACKPINK's Jennie releases 'Less than a Lover' on July 24 after previewing the alternative pop single at Opener Festival.
Global K-Wave
god's Son Ho-young lights up Gangnam after 369,466 fan votes
Son Ho-young tops B.STAGE's b+PICK 'Representative Puppy-faced Artist' poll, sending a fan-made video to Gangnam VPLEX from July 20 to 24.
Celebrity & Issues
KYUHYUN and Park Eun-tae bring Frankenstein's orchestra to Seoul
Frankenstein: The Musical Concert plays Jangchung Gymnasium on August 1-2 with dual-role leads, LED staging and an 18-piece live orchestra.
Global K-Wave
Park Sang-young's chaebol mystery begins with a mother's last wish
Park Sang-young returns after five years with The Woman in the Straw Crown, a mystery about Seil Group, family power and Hana Matsuno's search.
Global K-Wave
BTS RM's cold-window lesson reveals how his leadership changed
On Fashion Neurosis, BTS leader RM reflects on his once dogmatic style, while Jimin extends his Star Ranking streak to 247 weeks.
K-Pop
Choi pours vintage jazz warmth into new single "Apple Juice"
Singer-songwriter Choi moves beyond jazz-pop with "Apple Juice," a summer single built on standard jazz textures, stained-heart imagery and a vintage MV.
K-Pop
Kangnam turns chicken and beer into 'Chicken and Her'
Kangnam produces and co-composes his new single 'Chicken and Her,' with Kian84 writing first-love lyrics and Ha Ji-won in the music video.
Variety & TV
Hyorisoo's 2026 debut push brings Yunho grit and omakase meals
Girls' Generation's Hyorisoo forms a debut task force with Yunho on mental management and Chef Kwon Sung-jun shaping Sooyoung's diet.
Celebrity & Issues
Hwasa lights up Macau in all-white after Mamamoo’s 4WARD shows
After Mamamoo's July 18-19 4WARD concerts at The Londoner Arena, Hwasa posts Macau night-street photos and thanks fans.
K-beauty chiefs head to São Paulo as Brazil exports surge tenfold
Amorepacific Holdings, APR and other K-beauty executives join a São Paulo roundtable as Korean cosmetics exports to Brazil top $54.3 million.
CJ CheilJedang pours Jari into New York's premium soju push
CJ CheilJedang plans a fall New York launch for Jari as Nara Cellar opens an Andong soju base and Korean liquor exports rise.
TWS dance through beachside summer as SODA SODA heads to Japan
TWS releases second Japanese single SODA SODA on August 4, 2026, after the audio and full music video arrive August 3.
Bella steps into Sunny Ten's spotlight as JUNHO in stage debut
WeZag member Bella plays aspiring producer JUNHO in Sunny Ten’s 15th season, opening July 30 at JTN Art Hall 1 in Seoul.
Jeon Yoo Jin turns Show! Music Core pink with 'Gayo Gayo'
Jeon Yoo Jin brings her March single 'Gayo Gayo' to Show! Music Core, pairing a pink floral dress with lively trot rhythms and powerful vocals.
NCT 127 sells out KSPO DOME as The Redline hits Seoul
NCT 127’s September KSPO DOME concerts sell out as the group readies its 7th full album and Asia dates through Taipei.
SM Entertainment turns Minho's London run into an Incheon 10K
SMTOWN RUN CLUB 26 takes over Incheon Wangsan Marina on October 3 with a 10km course, SM artist performances, and KREAM registration.
82 Major steps into KMA 2026 with 'Sign' and an unseen stage
82 Major will perform 'Sign' and an unreleased special stage at KM Chart Awards 2026 in Seoul, following Billboard and global chart gains.
ADOR's boy group hunt hits seven cities, starting in Seoul
HYBE label ADOR opens ADOR BOYS AUDITION in KOREA on August 1 in Seoul, with in-person tryouts for males born in 2007 or later.
ENHYPEN takes Dark Moon to Comic-Con and makes K-pop history
ENHYPEN appeared as official SDCC panelists on July 23, spotlighting HYBE's Dark Moon IP, vampire lore and its U.S. fandom.
The Wind taps Park Kyung Lim for a rock-star second wind
The Wind returns July 29 with Second Wind : S#00, a five-track mini album fully written, composed and produced by Park Kyung Lim.
Oh Se-hun turns a beige sofa snap into a Dior Winter moment
EXO member Oh Se-hun tagged Dior in a 23rd SNS update, showing a beige-toned jacket and light pants from the Dior Winter Collection.
AHOF clocks in on M Countdown with black suits and 'RUN TO YOU'
AHOF performed 'RUN TO YOU' on M Countdown on July 23, unveiling a black-suit office concept with ID badges and synchronized synth-pop energy.
Artemis drops ‘Born Stunner’ as Hyper-Ego era speeds toward tour
Artemis releases the ‘Born Stunner’ MV ahead of Hyper-Ego on August 7, with US promotions and the Art of BLUE BLOOD tour next.
Sunwoo Jung-A breaks out of the egg in soaring Peacock single
Sunwoo Jung-A releases I Won't Ask for More (Peacock), an R&B/Soul digital single with Hammond organ, strings and four-stage high notes.
Jennie turns summer festival buzz into 'Less than a Lover'
BLACKPINK's Jennie releases 'Less than a Lover' on July 24 after previewing the alternative pop single at Opener Festival.
god's Son Ho-young lights up Gangnam after 369,466 fan votes
Son Ho-young tops B.STAGE's b+PICK 'Representative Puppy-faced Artist' poll, sending a fan-made video to Gangnam VPLEX from July 20 to 24.
KYUHYUN and Park Eun-tae bring Frankenstein's orchestra to Seoul
Frankenstein: The Musical Concert plays Jangchung Gymnasium on August 1-2 with dual-role leads, LED staging and an 18-piece live orchestra.
Park Sang-young's chaebol mystery begins with a mother's last wish
Park Sang-young returns after five years with The Woman in the Straw Crown, a mystery about Seil Group, family power and Hana Matsuno's search.
BTS RM's cold-window lesson reveals how his leadership changed
On Fashion Neurosis, BTS leader RM reflects on his once dogmatic style, while Jimin extends his Star Ranking streak to 247 weeks.
Choi pours vintage jazz warmth into new single "Apple Juice"
Singer-songwriter Choi moves beyond jazz-pop with "Apple Juice," a summer single built on standard jazz textures, stained-heart imagery and a vintage MV.
Kangnam turns chicken and beer into 'Chicken and Her'
Kangnam produces and co-composes his new single 'Chicken and Her,' with Kian84 writing first-love lyrics and Ha Ji-won in the music video.
Hyorisoo's 2026 debut push brings Yunho grit and omakase meals
Girls' Generation's Hyorisoo forms a debut task force with Yunho on mental management and Chef Kwon Sung-jun shaping Sooyoung's diet.
Hwasa lights up Macau in all-white after Mamamoo’s 4WARD shows
After Mamamoo's July 18-19 4WARD concerts at The Londoner Arena, Hwasa posts Macau night-street photos and thanks fans.