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Global K-Wave
HYBE JAPAN Appoints SMAP Veteran Michi Iijima as J-POP Executive Producer
HYBE JAPAN recruits Michi Iijima, the producer behind SMAP's peak, as J-POP Executive Producer to strengthen local IP development under HYBE 2.0.
Global K-Wave
MAMAMOO Sells Out Two Kaohsiung Arena Shows Before US Tour
MAMAMOO sold out both nights of its 2026 MAMAMOO WORLD TOUR [4WARD] in Kaohsiung at Kaohsiung Arena. The group will continue to Macau, Singapore, Manila and a US tour in August.
K-Pop
Park Se-mi, known as 'Seojun-mam', takes first step into trot with Kim So-yu... First duet song is 'What Can't I Do'
Comedian Park Se-mi debuts in the trot genre with her first duet music release, 'What Can't I Do', collaborating with trot singer Kim So-yu.
K-Pop
Yeonjun Draws 1,350 Fans to Seongsu-dong Ice Cream Truck for 'Ice Cream' Promotion
Tomorrow X Together's Yeonjun drew about 1,350 visitors to a Seongsu-dong, Seoul ice cream truck event for 'NO LABELS: PART 02.' Online, 'Ice Cream' challenge videos were uploaded at a pace of about one per minute.
K-Pop
Sandara Park Launches First Solo Fan-Con Tour REPRISM in Seoul After 22 Years
Sandara Park opened her 2026 Fan-Con Asia Tour REPRISM at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul, marking her first solo fan concert 22 years after debut. The show featured new tracks, covers and a message of gratitude to fans.
K-Pop
Taeyeon's 'Manchanga' remake reaches No. 13 on Melon and No. 2 on YouTube Music MV chart
Taeyeon's Korean remake of tuki.'s hit "Bansanka" entered major Korean charts soon after release. The project, produced by Kangnam, features RESCENE members Woni and Minami in the music video.
K-Pop
BTS Jin Named June Best Artist After 59 Weeks at No. 1 on Idolpick
BTS Jin topped Idolpick’s male idol weekly vote for the 59th consecutive week with 53,778 picks and led the June monthly tally. PLAVE, BBGIRLS, Lee Chae-yeon and CapEath also ranked first in their categories.
K-Pop
Lee Yeji Begins Solo Career With First Single 'I Hate It' After 'The Ballad of Us' Win
Lee Yeji, winner of SBS audition program 'The Ballad of Us,' releases her first original single 'I Hate It' at 6 p.m. on the 6th. The Soul R&B track marks her first official release after signing with SM C&C.
K-Drama
IU Says She Still Does Not Skip Shorts From When Life Gives You Tangerines Ahead of 20th Debut Anniversary
IU reflected on her lasting affection for Netflix's When Life Gives You Tangerines at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards handprinting event. The ceremony also brought together winners including Yum Hye-ran, Ju Ji-hoon, Kian84 and Lee Kwang-soo before the July 31 awards show.
K-Pop
Kihyun returns as a solo artist with rock-driven mini album BORDERLINE
MONSTA X main vocalist Kihyun is returning as a solo artist after about three years and nine months. His second mini album BORDERLINE highlights the title track So Good and a rock-centered vocal direction.
Global K-Wave
Wanna One to Return to KCON LA 2026 After 9 Years Without Kang Daniel and Lai Kuan-lin
Wanna One will appear as special performers on the first day of KCON LA 2026, with nine members joining the stage. The festival will run from August 14 to 16 at the LA Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena.
K-Pop
NouerA Sets July 27 Comeback With Fourth Mini Album '.exe' After Douyin Chart Win
NouerA will release its fourth mini album '.exe' on July 27, about four months after 'POP IT LIKE.' The group is building momentum after topping Douyin's challenge chart and continuing its first world tour, 'CATCH THE WAVE.'
K-Pop
Lim Young-woong's First OST 'Love Always Runs Away' Tops 1 Billion Streams on Melon
Lim Young-woong's first OST, 'Love Always Runs Away,' has surpassed 1 billion streams on Melon. The song, used in KBS 2TV's 'Young Lady and Gentleman,' reached the milestone about four years and nine months after release.
Celebrity & Issues
Bada, 46, Declares a 'Hot Girl' Summer and Answers Filter Rumors With 'Real Me'
S.E.S. singer Bada shared her summer 'Hot Girl' concept on SNS and addressed recent speculation about filters and cosmetic procedures with a direct 'Real Me' message.
Celebrity & Issues
BTS' Suga Completes 12km San Francisco Marathon During World Tour
BTS member Suga finished a 12km run at the San Francisco Marathon during his world tour schedule. His BANGTANTV vlog also showed the uphill challenge and recent photos from Brussels.
Variety & TV
xikers' Minjae Named Permanent MC of SBS Life's The Show
Minjae of xikers will join SBS Life's The Show as a permanent MC after previous special MC appearances on major music programs. The group is also set for its second fan meeting at Zepp Haneda in Tokyo on July 31.
K-Pop
HYNN Sets August Solo Concert at Yonsei University Main Auditorium
HYNN (Park Hye-won) will hold the 2026 HYNN Summer Concert Midnight Blue : Luna-rium on August 15 and 16 at Yonsei University Main Auditorium in Seoul. Tickets open exclusively through Ticketlink at 8 p.m. on the 6th.
K-Pop
Park Se-mi and Kim So-yu Release Duet Single 'Is There Anything I Can’t Do?' Following Lookalike Connection
Comedian Park Se-mi and singer Kim So-yu reunite with their first official duet single 'Is There Anything I Can’t Do?' after their viral performance on MBN's Korea-Japan Top Ten Show.
K-Pop
&TEAM Reignites Wolf-Boy Identity With 'Mark on Fire' After Sold-Out INSPIRE Arena Show
&TEAM brings its wolf-boy image back to the forefront with 'Mark on Fire.' The song follows a sold-out 2026 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR BLAZE THE WAY stop at Incheon's INSPIRE Arena.
K-Pop
Koo Bon-wook's 'Mother's Song' Uses AI Voice and Targets 10-Minute Repeat Playback
Composer Koo Bon-wook combines traditional trot with AI voice synthesis in his new song 'Mother's Song,' designed for long-duration playback by older listeners.
Celebrity & Issues
BTS’s Jimin Draws Dior and MTV Buzz With ‘Soft Punk’ Look at Paris Show
BTS member Jimin attended the Dior Men's Summer 2027 Collection Show on June 24, drawing attention for a ‘Soft Punk’ look. GQ and MTV highlighted how his styling connected Dior’s 18th-century inspiration with a modern edge.
K-Pop
Kim Jung-yeon Releases First Mini Album 'Urijeong,' to Debut New Songs at Samsung Hall
Kim Jung-yeon has released his first mini album, 'Urijeong,' and will hold his 'PERFORMER VOL.3 Variety' solo concert at Ewha Womans University Samsung Hall on July 25 and 26.
Celebrity & Issues
Um Hyun-kyung Shares Relaxed Life with Flower Path Walk Following MBC Drama Awards Win
Actress Um Hyun-kyung shares a peaceful update with photos of a flower path walk following her Best Actress win at the 2024 MBC Drama Awards.
K-Drama
Kim Go-eun, Park Ji-hyun and Shin Hae-sun Vie for Best Actress at Blue Dragon Series Awards
The 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards announced its final nominees ahead of the July 31 ceremony in Incheon. Kim Go-eun and Park Ji-hyun are both nominated for the same Netflix series, while “Strawman” leads with six nominations.
HYBE JAPAN Appoints SMAP Veteran Michi Iijima as J-POP Executive Producer
HYBE JAPAN recruits Michi Iijima, the producer behind SMAP's peak, as J-POP Executive Producer to strengthen local IP development under HYBE 2.0.
MAMAMOO Sells Out Two Kaohsiung Arena Shows Before US Tour
MAMAMOO sold out both nights of its 2026 MAMAMOO WORLD TOUR [4WARD] in Kaohsiung at Kaohsiung Arena. The group will continue to Macau, Singapore, Manila and a US tour in August.
Park Se-mi, known as 'Seojun-mam', takes first step into trot with Kim So-yu... First duet song is 'What Can't I Do'
Comedian Park Se-mi debuts in the trot genre with her first duet music release, 'What Can't I Do', collaborating with trot singer Kim So-yu.
Yeonjun Draws 1,350 Fans to Seongsu-dong Ice Cream Truck for 'Ice Cream' Promotion
Tomorrow X Together's Yeonjun drew about 1,350 visitors to a Seongsu-dong, Seoul ice cream truck event for 'NO LABELS: PART 02.' Online, 'Ice Cream' challenge videos were uploaded at a pace of about one per minute.
Sandara Park Launches First Solo Fan-Con Tour REPRISM in Seoul After 22 Years
Sandara Park opened her 2026 Fan-Con Asia Tour REPRISM at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul, marking her first solo fan concert 22 years after debut. The show featured new tracks, covers and a message of gratitude to fans.
Taeyeon's 'Manchanga' remake reaches No. 13 on Melon and No. 2 on YouTube Music MV chart
Taeyeon's Korean remake of tuki.'s hit "Bansanka" entered major Korean charts soon after release. The project, produced by Kangnam, features RESCENE members Woni and Minami in the music video.
BTS Jin Named June Best Artist After 59 Weeks at No. 1 on Idolpick
BTS Jin topped Idolpick’s male idol weekly vote for the 59th consecutive week with 53,778 picks and led the June monthly tally. PLAVE, BBGIRLS, Lee Chae-yeon and CapEath also ranked first in their categories.
Lee Yeji Begins Solo Career With First Single 'I Hate It' After 'The Ballad of Us' Win
Lee Yeji, winner of SBS audition program 'The Ballad of Us,' releases her first original single 'I Hate It' at 6 p.m. on the 6th. The Soul R&B track marks her first official release after signing with SM C&C.
IU Says She Still Does Not Skip Shorts From When Life Gives You Tangerines Ahead of 20th Debut Anniversary
IU reflected on her lasting affection for Netflix's When Life Gives You Tangerines at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards handprinting event. The ceremony also brought together winners including Yum Hye-ran, Ju Ji-hoon, Kian84 and Lee Kwang-soo before the July 31 awards show.
Kihyun returns as a solo artist with rock-driven mini album BORDERLINE
MONSTA X main vocalist Kihyun is returning as a solo artist after about three years and nine months. His second mini album BORDERLINE highlights the title track So Good and a rock-centered vocal direction.
Wanna One to Return to KCON LA 2026 After 9 Years Without Kang Daniel and Lai Kuan-lin
Wanna One will appear as special performers on the first day of KCON LA 2026, with nine members joining the stage. The festival will run from August 14 to 16 at the LA Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena.
NouerA Sets July 27 Comeback With Fourth Mini Album '.exe' After Douyin Chart Win
NouerA will release its fourth mini album '.exe' on July 27, about four months after 'POP IT LIKE.' The group is building momentum after topping Douyin's challenge chart and continuing its first world tour, 'CATCH THE WAVE.'
Lim Young-woong's First OST 'Love Always Runs Away' Tops 1 Billion Streams on Melon
Lim Young-woong's first OST, 'Love Always Runs Away,' has surpassed 1 billion streams on Melon. The song, used in KBS 2TV's 'Young Lady and Gentleman,' reached the milestone about four years and nine months after release.
Bada, 46, Declares a 'Hot Girl' Summer and Answers Filter Rumors With 'Real Me'
S.E.S. singer Bada shared her summer 'Hot Girl' concept on SNS and addressed recent speculation about filters and cosmetic procedures with a direct 'Real Me' message.
BTS' Suga Completes 12km San Francisco Marathon During World Tour
BTS member Suga finished a 12km run at the San Francisco Marathon during his world tour schedule. His BANGTANTV vlog also showed the uphill challenge and recent photos from Brussels.
xikers' Minjae Named Permanent MC of SBS Life's The Show
Minjae of xikers will join SBS Life's The Show as a permanent MC after previous special MC appearances on major music programs. The group is also set for its second fan meeting at Zepp Haneda in Tokyo on July 31.
HYNN Sets August Solo Concert at Yonsei University Main Auditorium
HYNN (Park Hye-won) will hold the 2026 HYNN Summer Concert Midnight Blue : Luna-rium on August 15 and 16 at Yonsei University Main Auditorium in Seoul. Tickets open exclusively through Ticketlink at 8 p.m. on the 6th.
Park Se-mi and Kim So-yu Release Duet Single 'Is There Anything I Can’t Do?' Following Lookalike Connection
Comedian Park Se-mi and singer Kim So-yu reunite with their first official duet single 'Is There Anything I Can’t Do?' after their viral performance on MBN's Korea-Japan Top Ten Show.
&TEAM Reignites Wolf-Boy Identity With 'Mark on Fire' After Sold-Out INSPIRE Arena Show
&TEAM brings its wolf-boy image back to the forefront with 'Mark on Fire.' The song follows a sold-out 2026 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR BLAZE THE WAY stop at Incheon's INSPIRE Arena.
Koo Bon-wook's 'Mother's Song' Uses AI Voice and Targets 10-Minute Repeat Playback
Composer Koo Bon-wook combines traditional trot with AI voice synthesis in his new song 'Mother's Song,' designed for long-duration playback by older listeners.
BTS’s Jimin Draws Dior and MTV Buzz With ‘Soft Punk’ Look at Paris Show
BTS member Jimin attended the Dior Men's Summer 2027 Collection Show on June 24, drawing attention for a ‘Soft Punk’ look. GQ and MTV highlighted how his styling connected Dior’s 18th-century inspiration with a modern edge.
Kim Jung-yeon Releases First Mini Album 'Urijeong,' to Debut New Songs at Samsung Hall
Kim Jung-yeon has released his first mini album, 'Urijeong,' and will hold his 'PERFORMER VOL.3 Variety' solo concert at Ewha Womans University Samsung Hall on July 25 and 26.
Um Hyun-kyung Shares Relaxed Life with Flower Path Walk Following MBC Drama Awards Win
Actress Um Hyun-kyung shares a peaceful update with photos of a flower path walk following her Best Actress win at the 2024 MBC Drama Awards.
Kim Go-eun, Park Ji-hyun and Shin Hae-sun Vie for Best Actress at Blue Dragon Series Awards
The 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards announced its final nominees ahead of the July 31 ceremony in Incheon. Kim Go-eun and Park Ji-hyun are both nominated for the same Netflix series, while “Strawman” leads with six nominations.