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K-Pop
Billlie turns Yeongdeungpo Times Square into a fairy-tale pop-up
Billlie opens its first 'Billlie'ver Billage' pop-up in Seoul from the 12th to 18th, featuring member-named character goods.
K-Pop
Hwang Young-woong joins Prescribing Love OST, with no TV return
Hwang Young-woong is confirmed for the KBS 2TV weekend drama Prescribing Love OST, as producers say the release is separate from appearances.
K-Pop
wave to earth casts 'babo' over a dark sea before 'bad pieces'
wave to earth previews upcoming album 'bad pieces' with the 'babo' teaser, pairing Kim Daniel's guitar with strings before a September world tour.
Global K-Wave
SEVENTEEN’s Korean album crosses Japan’s Million line again
SEVENTEEN’s SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN passes 1 million Japan shipments as BoyNextDoor’s HOME lands a fourth straight Gold certification.
K-Pop
Jaehyun returns from service with ‘99 Degrees,’ just shy of boiling
NCT Dream’s Jaehyun releases ‘99 Degrees,’ his first single after military service, with lyrics and composition credits of his own.
K-Pop
Young K returns solo with 'YOUNGEST' and three nights in Incheon
DAY6's Young K releases second album 'YOUNGEST' on July 27, then plays his first Korean solo concert in 2 years and 11 months at Incheon Inspire Arena.
Celebrity & Issues
Jo Hyun Ah says royalties kept her afloat through a two-year pause
Urban Zakapa's Jo Hyun Ah says songwriting royalties helped her stay financially stable during COVID-19 on Joseon's Chef.
K-Pop
Leeteuk and Kim Hee Chul make a July 'Promise' as Super Junior-83z
Super Junior-83z, the new unit from Leeteuk and Kim Hee Chul, releases its first mini-album 'Promise' on July 13 before Seoul fan meetings.
K-Pop
MEOVV trades medieval mood for pink EDM in 'In my hands'
MEOVV releases the vivid pink 'In my hands' music video as BITE NOW promotions continue with B-sides and catch meovv Season 3.
K-Pop
VROWN opens a Zungk Pop universe with 'Itsy Bitzy' debut
Solo artist VROWN releases his first single 'Itsy Bitzy' at noon on the 15th, launching HOLO's first artist IP project.
Global K-Wave
Heeseung brings RIDE OR DIE to Grammy Museum's rooftop Spotlight
Former ENHYPEN member Heeseung will perform RIDE OR DIE and discuss his creative process at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on August 14.
Global K-Wave
ATEEZ, RIIZE and P1Harmony light up K WORLD DREAM AWARDS lineup
The 2026 K WORLD DREAM AWARDS reveals its first lineup for the August 27 KINTEX ceremony, with a global OTT broadcast planned.
Celebrity & Issues
Lee Sang Min locks in 232 Project debut team as new songs queue up
Lee Sang Min says 232 Project has found its debut lineup, with a trainee-led YouTube channel set for August or September and two songs on the way.
Global K-Wave
EPEX heads for Bangkok's Weibo stage as 'ECHO' tour expands
EPEX will attend Weibo Cultural Communication Night in Bangkok after a Guangzhou fan meeting, with 'ECHO' tour dates in Seoul, Tokyo and Taipei.
K-Pop
Dong Sicheng closes his NCT chapter as SM Entertainment contract ends
Dong Sicheng leaves NCT as his SM Entertainment contract ends July 9, 2026, shifting focus to acting after NCT 127, NCT U and WayV.
Celebrity & Issues
Eunhyuk takes the mic for THE K-POP FANPOPTY's fan-first launch
Super Junior's Eunhyuk will host BIGC's new fandom series THE K-POP FANPOPTY, with BIGC. ON previews before YouTube rollout.
Variety & TV
Lee So-ra lets Choi Jung-hoon's 'Summer Breeze' bloom live first
Lee So-ra premieres 'I'll Forget Your Face (Summer Breeze),' composed by JANNABI's Choi Jung-hoon, on SUNG SI KYUNG's YouTube channel.
K-Pop
AHOF charge back after 8 months with a goal-driven RUN TO YOU
AHOF returns after eight months with third mini album RUN TO YOU, featuring Sugar High, synchronized choreography and Park Han's lyric insight.
Variety & TV
Monday Kiz turns Jeju resort perks into a 3-hour vocal showcase
Monday Kiz brought Huh Gak, Kim Yong Jun, and Lee Ye Jun to Jeju Shinhwa World for a music talk show tied to resort stays.
K-Pop
Lee Hyun Yi stays with Big Hit Music, his musical home, into year 19
Lee Hyun Yi renews with Big Hit Music after 19 years, tracing a career from V8 and Homme to his six-language K-pop single.
K-Pop
Young K steps through eerie doors toward YOUNGEST on July 27
DAY6's Young K returns on July 27 with his second solo studio album, YOUNGEST, after concept films teased a darker, mysterious mood.
Global K-Wave
BTS turns the British Museum’s Korea Gallery into an ARIRANG trail
BTS teams with the British Museum from July 6-23 for an ARIRANG album trail featuring Korean artifacts and a visitor SNS campaign.
Celebrity & Issues
IU and Ju Ji-hoon leave handprints as Blue Dragon winners gather
Ju Ji-hoon, IU, Kim Min Ha and Kian84 joined the July 7 handprinting event for Blue Dragon Series Awards winners at CGV Yongsan.
Global K-Wave
KYUHYUN Concludes Asia Fan-meeting Tour with Shanghai Finale After 3-Minute Sell-out in Seoul
Singer KYUHYUN successfully completed his 'KYUHYUN 20th Anniversary Fanmeeting' tour across Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, and Shanghai.
Billlie turns Yeongdeungpo Times Square into a fairy-tale pop-up
Billlie opens its first 'Billlie'ver Billage' pop-up in Seoul from the 12th to 18th, featuring member-named character goods.
Hwang Young-woong joins Prescribing Love OST, with no TV return
Hwang Young-woong is confirmed for the KBS 2TV weekend drama Prescribing Love OST, as producers say the release is separate from appearances.
wave to earth casts 'babo' over a dark sea before 'bad pieces'
wave to earth previews upcoming album 'bad pieces' with the 'babo' teaser, pairing Kim Daniel's guitar with strings before a September world tour.
SEVENTEEN’s Korean album crosses Japan’s Million line again
SEVENTEEN’s SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN passes 1 million Japan shipments as BoyNextDoor’s HOME lands a fourth straight Gold certification.
Jaehyun returns from service with ‘99 Degrees,’ just shy of boiling
NCT Dream’s Jaehyun releases ‘99 Degrees,’ his first single after military service, with lyrics and composition credits of his own.
Young K returns solo with 'YOUNGEST' and three nights in Incheon
DAY6's Young K releases second album 'YOUNGEST' on July 27, then plays his first Korean solo concert in 2 years and 11 months at Incheon Inspire Arena.
Jo Hyun Ah says royalties kept her afloat through a two-year pause
Urban Zakapa's Jo Hyun Ah says songwriting royalties helped her stay financially stable during COVID-19 on Joseon's Chef.
Leeteuk and Kim Hee Chul make a July 'Promise' as Super Junior-83z
Super Junior-83z, the new unit from Leeteuk and Kim Hee Chul, releases its first mini-album 'Promise' on July 13 before Seoul fan meetings.
MEOVV trades medieval mood for pink EDM in 'In my hands'
MEOVV releases the vivid pink 'In my hands' music video as BITE NOW promotions continue with B-sides and catch meovv Season 3.
VROWN opens a Zungk Pop universe with 'Itsy Bitzy' debut
Solo artist VROWN releases his first single 'Itsy Bitzy' at noon on the 15th, launching HOLO's first artist IP project.
Heeseung brings RIDE OR DIE to Grammy Museum's rooftop Spotlight
Former ENHYPEN member Heeseung will perform RIDE OR DIE and discuss his creative process at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on August 14.
ATEEZ, RIIZE and P1Harmony light up K WORLD DREAM AWARDS lineup
The 2026 K WORLD DREAM AWARDS reveals its first lineup for the August 27 KINTEX ceremony, with a global OTT broadcast planned.
Lee Sang Min locks in 232 Project debut team as new songs queue up
Lee Sang Min says 232 Project has found its debut lineup, with a trainee-led YouTube channel set for August or September and two songs on the way.
EPEX heads for Bangkok's Weibo stage as 'ECHO' tour expands
EPEX will attend Weibo Cultural Communication Night in Bangkok after a Guangzhou fan meeting, with 'ECHO' tour dates in Seoul, Tokyo and Taipei.
Dong Sicheng closes his NCT chapter as SM Entertainment contract ends
Dong Sicheng leaves NCT as his SM Entertainment contract ends July 9, 2026, shifting focus to acting after NCT 127, NCT U and WayV.
Eunhyuk takes the mic for THE K-POP FANPOPTY's fan-first launch
Super Junior's Eunhyuk will host BIGC's new fandom series THE K-POP FANPOPTY, with BIGC. ON previews before YouTube rollout.
Lee So-ra lets Choi Jung-hoon's 'Summer Breeze' bloom live first
Lee So-ra premieres 'I'll Forget Your Face (Summer Breeze),' composed by JANNABI's Choi Jung-hoon, on SUNG SI KYUNG's YouTube channel.
AHOF charge back after 8 months with a goal-driven RUN TO YOU
AHOF returns after eight months with third mini album RUN TO YOU, featuring Sugar High, synchronized choreography and Park Han's lyric insight.
Monday Kiz turns Jeju resort perks into a 3-hour vocal showcase
Monday Kiz brought Huh Gak, Kim Yong Jun, and Lee Ye Jun to Jeju Shinhwa World for a music talk show tied to resort stays.
Lee Hyun Yi stays with Big Hit Music, his musical home, into year 19
Lee Hyun Yi renews with Big Hit Music after 19 years, tracing a career from V8 and Homme to his six-language K-pop single.
Young K steps through eerie doors toward YOUNGEST on July 27
DAY6's Young K returns on July 27 with his second solo studio album, YOUNGEST, after concept films teased a darker, mysterious mood.
BTS turns the British Museum’s Korea Gallery into an ARIRANG trail
BTS teams with the British Museum from July 6-23 for an ARIRANG album trail featuring Korean artifacts and a visitor SNS campaign.
IU and Ju Ji-hoon leave handprints as Blue Dragon winners gather
Ju Ji-hoon, IU, Kim Min Ha and Kian84 joined the July 7 handprinting event for Blue Dragon Series Awards winners at CGV Yongsan.
KYUHYUN Concludes Asia Fan-meeting Tour with Shanghai Finale After 3-Minute Sell-out in Seoul
Singer KYUHYUN successfully completed his 'KYUHYUN 20th Anniversary Fanmeeting' tour across Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, and Shanghai.