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Variety & TV
Korea Comedy Festival Returns to World Cup Park's Pyeonghwa Plaza on June 28
The 2nd Korea Comedy Festival will take place June 28 at Pyeonghwa Plaza in World Cup Park, Mapo-gu, Seoul. The outdoor event will emphasize citizen participation, stage performances and on-site programs.
K-Pop
Sana Joins TWICE at Gwanghwamun Photo Wall Ahead of Seoul Tour Finale
Sana and all nine members of TWICE attended the TEAZEN X TWICE Kombucha Lab photo session in Gwanghwamun. The group is also preparing for its July 10-12 finale at KSPO DOME in Seoul.
Global K-Wave
Stray Kids' Felix to front 2026 Hanbok Wave on billboards in New York and Paris
Felix of Stray Kids will become the face of 2026 Hanbok Wave, working with five Korean hanbok brands on 50 new designs. The campaign is set to appear in pictorials, videos and billboards in cities including Seoul, New York, Paris and Milan.
K-Pop
Kwon Eun-bi, Lim Chang-jung to Headline MCT Big Concert in Magok on June 20-21
Kwon Eun-bi and Lim Chang-jung will perform at the 2026 MCT Festival in Seoul's Magok area. The MCT Big Concert with KOMCA runs June 20-21 as part of the three-day urban festival.
Global K-Wave
Grammy Awards Add Best Asian Pop Category for 2027, but K-pop Fans Are Divided
The Grammy Awards will introduce Best Asian Pop Music Performance at the 69th Grammy Awards. K-pop fans see both recognition and the risk of Asian pop being separated from major categories.
Global K-Wave
Joshua Hong takes SEVENTEEN's youth mission to UNESCO in Paris
Joshua Hong will represent SEVENTEEN at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris on June 25 as 100 youth projects and 2026 support plans are unveiled.
Celebrity & Issues
KoN returns as Paganini, violin in hand and drama in full swing
KoN plays Niccolò Paganini in the musical Paganini from June 20 to August 30, blending live violin, acting and song on stage.
Celebrity & Issues
Winter gets two Hawaii nights as aespa learns how to rest
On Zip Daesung, aespa’s Winter and GISELLE recall their January break, from a short Hawaii stay to LA work sessions.
Global K-Wave
Sinui Guseul lands in Busan as SLL courts buyers with episode one
SLL screened Sinui Guseul episode one at Busan Content Market 2026, spotlighting Ahn Bo-hyun, Lee Sung Min and its Prime release path.
Global K-Wave
K-pop fancams help power YouTube Korea’s 3.5 trillion won year
Korea’s YouTube ecosystem tops 3.5 trillion won in 2025 GDP impact as K-pop, K-drama, beauty and education content fuel 85,000 FTE jobs.
Global K-Wave
Pow Yochi takes a darker turn at Bangkok's Kisada Paradise premiere
Pow Yochi attends the June 9 Bangkok gala for Thai horror film Kisada Paradise as Blow Your Mind tops Thai iTunes R&B/Soul.
Global K-Wave
BTS's SWIM rides U.S. radio lift to No. 41 on the Hot 100
BTS's "SWIM" rises to No. 41 on the June 13 Billboard Hot 100, backed by Pop Airplay gains and steady global streaming.
K-Pop
JAY B lets TR.EE take root in Seoul before Bangkok follows
JAY B returns with third mini-album TR.EE on June 10, then brings new R&B tracks to Seoul concerts and a July Bangkok stage.
K-Pop
JAY B starts his 528Hz era with slow-burn R&B on 'TR.EE'
JAY B releases third mini album 'TR.EE' on June 10, led by 'Layback,' before Seoul shows at YES24 LIVE HALL.
K-Pop
Dayoung takes 'body' from Shorts buzz to her first solo win
WJSN's Dayoung discusses her solo hit 'body,' chart surge and LA recording process on Radio Star airing June 10, 2026.
K-Pop
LE SSERAFIM, I'LL-IT and KATSEYE enter 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE'
LE SSERAFIM, I'LL-IT and KATSEYE release 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE' on June 12 at 1 PM KST, with pre-saves and a dark MV teaser live.
K-Pop
NAYZ turns a four-song debut into 130,427 sales and Oricon No. 1
NAYZ sells 130,427 copies in its first week with debut mini-album NAZE, while People Talk helps the rookie group top Oricon in Japan.
Global K-Wave
izna catches the beat as 'SET THE TEMPO' cracks iTunes Worldwide top 10
izna's third mini-album 'SET THE TEMPO' starts strong after its June 8 release, with 'METRONOME' driving early global chart momentum.
K-Drama
Yeon Sang Ho’s Gas Human locks down Tokyo Station for Netflix
Yeon Sang Ho writes and executive-produces Netflix’s eight-part Gas Human, a modern take on Toho’s 1960 Gas-Man No. 1, out July 2, 2026.
K-Pop
BABYMONSTER's hand moves go from 23M-view MV to the stage
BABYMONSTER's 'SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA' MV tops 23.59 million views before a June 10 performance video and Seoul 'CHOOM' concerts.
K-Pop
KO1KEYZ takes its 6.98 million votes on the road before debut
KO1KEYZ sets Tokyo, Kobe and Seoul fan-meetings before its fall 2026 Korea-Japan debut, after a 6.98 million-vote finale.
K-Pop
Secret starts its 12-year comeback with Yebin’s voice
Secret introduces Yebin before its June 18 'Secret Flavor' release, confirming a three-member comeback with Jun Hyo Seong and Jung Ha-na.
Global K-Wave
ZEROBASEONE puts Ascend on Target and Walmart shelves June 26
ZEROBASEONE's 6th mini album gets a physical US music release June 26, with retail sales at Target, Barnes & Noble and Walmart.
Global K-Wave
Jennie brings Ruby to life across a 17-song Governors Ball set
Jennie closes the SNAPCHAT stage in New York on June 7 with a 60-minute solo set built around Ruby, plus a first reveal of a new song.
Korea Comedy Festival Returns to World Cup Park's Pyeonghwa Plaza on June 28
The 2nd Korea Comedy Festival will take place June 28 at Pyeonghwa Plaza in World Cup Park, Mapo-gu, Seoul. The outdoor event will emphasize citizen participation, stage performances and on-site programs.
Sana Joins TWICE at Gwanghwamun Photo Wall Ahead of Seoul Tour Finale
Sana and all nine members of TWICE attended the TEAZEN X TWICE Kombucha Lab photo session in Gwanghwamun. The group is also preparing for its July 10-12 finale at KSPO DOME in Seoul.
Stray Kids' Felix to front 2026 Hanbok Wave on billboards in New York and Paris
Felix of Stray Kids will become the face of 2026 Hanbok Wave, working with five Korean hanbok brands on 50 new designs. The campaign is set to appear in pictorials, videos and billboards in cities including Seoul, New York, Paris and Milan.
Kwon Eun-bi, Lim Chang-jung to Headline MCT Big Concert in Magok on June 20-21
Kwon Eun-bi and Lim Chang-jung will perform at the 2026 MCT Festival in Seoul's Magok area. The MCT Big Concert with KOMCA runs June 20-21 as part of the three-day urban festival.
Grammy Awards Add Best Asian Pop Category for 2027, but K-pop Fans Are Divided
The Grammy Awards will introduce Best Asian Pop Music Performance at the 69th Grammy Awards. K-pop fans see both recognition and the risk of Asian pop being separated from major categories.
Joshua Hong takes SEVENTEEN's youth mission to UNESCO in Paris
Joshua Hong will represent SEVENTEEN at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris on June 25 as 100 youth projects and 2026 support plans are unveiled.
KoN returns as Paganini, violin in hand and drama in full swing
KoN plays Niccolò Paganini in the musical Paganini from June 20 to August 30, blending live violin, acting and song on stage.
Winter gets two Hawaii nights as aespa learns how to rest
On Zip Daesung, aespa’s Winter and GISELLE recall their January break, from a short Hawaii stay to LA work sessions.
Sinui Guseul lands in Busan as SLL courts buyers with episode one
SLL screened Sinui Guseul episode one at Busan Content Market 2026, spotlighting Ahn Bo-hyun, Lee Sung Min and its Prime release path.
K-pop fancams help power YouTube Korea’s 3.5 trillion won year
Korea’s YouTube ecosystem tops 3.5 trillion won in 2025 GDP impact as K-pop, K-drama, beauty and education content fuel 85,000 FTE jobs.
Pow Yochi takes a darker turn at Bangkok's Kisada Paradise premiere
Pow Yochi attends the June 9 Bangkok gala for Thai horror film Kisada Paradise as Blow Your Mind tops Thai iTunes R&B/Soul.
BTS's SWIM rides U.S. radio lift to No. 41 on the Hot 100
BTS's "SWIM" rises to No. 41 on the June 13 Billboard Hot 100, backed by Pop Airplay gains and steady global streaming.
JAY B lets TR.EE take root in Seoul before Bangkok follows
JAY B returns with third mini-album TR.EE on June 10, then brings new R&B tracks to Seoul concerts and a July Bangkok stage.
JAY B starts his 528Hz era with slow-burn R&B on 'TR.EE'
JAY B releases third mini album 'TR.EE' on June 10, led by 'Layback,' before Seoul shows at YES24 LIVE HALL.
Dayoung takes 'body' from Shorts buzz to her first solo win
WJSN's Dayoung discusses her solo hit 'body,' chart surge and LA recording process on Radio Star airing June 10, 2026.
LE SSERAFIM, I'LL-IT and KATSEYE enter 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE'
LE SSERAFIM, I'LL-IT and KATSEYE release 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE' on June 12 at 1 PM KST, with pre-saves and a dark MV teaser live.
NAYZ turns a four-song debut into 130,427 sales and Oricon No. 1
NAYZ sells 130,427 copies in its first week with debut mini-album NAZE, while People Talk helps the rookie group top Oricon in Japan.
izna catches the beat as 'SET THE TEMPO' cracks iTunes Worldwide top 10
izna's third mini-album 'SET THE TEMPO' starts strong after its June 8 release, with 'METRONOME' driving early global chart momentum.
Yeon Sang Ho’s Gas Human locks down Tokyo Station for Netflix
Yeon Sang Ho writes and executive-produces Netflix’s eight-part Gas Human, a modern take on Toho’s 1960 Gas-Man No. 1, out July 2, 2026.
BABYMONSTER's hand moves go from 23M-view MV to the stage
BABYMONSTER's 'SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA' MV tops 23.59 million views before a June 10 performance video and Seoul 'CHOOM' concerts.
KO1KEYZ takes its 6.98 million votes on the road before debut
KO1KEYZ sets Tokyo, Kobe and Seoul fan-meetings before its fall 2026 Korea-Japan debut, after a 6.98 million-vote finale.
Secret starts its 12-year comeback with Yebin’s voice
Secret introduces Yebin before its June 18 'Secret Flavor' release, confirming a three-member comeback with Jun Hyo Seong and Jung Ha-na.
ZEROBASEONE puts Ascend on Target and Walmart shelves June 26
ZEROBASEONE's 6th mini album gets a physical US music release June 26, with retail sales at Target, Barnes & Noble and Walmart.
Jennie brings Ruby to life across a 17-song Governors Ball set
Jennie closes the SNAPCHAT stage in New York on June 7 with a 60-minute solo set built around Ruby, plus a first reveal of a new song.