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K-Pop
Kim Jae Joong rides a summer wave into a Seoul comeback
Kim Jae Joong releases The Peak of the Wave on August 20, then brings the new single to KBS Arena concerts in Seoul on August 29-30.
Variety & TV
Musical 'Brahms' steps into golden light before September stage run
The creative musical about Johannes Brahms unveils two teaser posters before its Sept. 19-Oct. 25 run at KT&G Sangsangmadang Daechi Art Hall.
Global K-Wave
YOUNITE takes 'ACORDA PEDRINHO' to Brazil before tour
YOUNITE released its K-pop remake of Jovem Dionisio's Brazilian hit on global platforms before an eight-city Brazil tour opening in Curitiba.
Variety & TV
Sung Si-kyung and Shin Dong-yup turn I'll Eat into a million-view meal
Sung Si-kyung's I'll Eat episode at Hongbok near Hoehyeon Station hits 1,000,487 views in 6.7 days with Shin Dong-yup.
K-Pop
STAYC fires up Boryeong Mud Festival with ‘Teddy Bear’
STAYC performed “Teddy Bear” on the 2026 Boryeong Mud Festival K-POP SUPER LIVE stage, with KBS releasing the set as unaired footage.
K-Pop
Babymonster rolls 908 seconds from The Moon of Seoul music video set
Babymonster shares a 15-minute making-of film for The Moon of Seoul, showing YG Entertainment's lighting, blocking and performance work.
K-Pop
Yoon San-ha rehearses until 2:30 a.m. for 'JUST, NO REASON'
Yoon San-ha shares VCR shoot moments from his first fan concert, including late-night dance practice, fan gifts, and hopes for next year
K-Pop
ENHYPEN's Sunoo tastes his first gopchang as Busan vlog hits Haeundae
ENHYPEN member Sunoo shares a two-day Busan vlog, from KTX travel and first gopchang to Haeundae, Seomyeon and a 70-team pizza wait.
K-Pop
Haum steps into Tokyo solo with nerves, a mint bag and THE HYUNDAI
HAUM's Haum shares her first overseas solo schedule in Tokyo, visiting THE HYUNDAI flagship store and showing vlog styling moments.
K-Pop
MBCkpop packs 24 rising K-pop stages into a 73-minute M:drive ride
MBCkpop’s M:drive edition collects 24 rising K-pop acts from January to July 2026, from RESCENE and MEOVV to Our Birthday.
K-Pop
VERIVERY’s Kye-hyun finds a car-camping detox with Lee Dongheon
VERIVERY member Kye-hyun heads into nature for a car-camping break with Lee Dongheon in Honey's Kkyukkyu Ppangppang.
K-Pop
X:IN lands in Tokyo and dives straight into sizzling monjayaki
X:IN starts its Japanese showcase trip at Haneda with Hannah's monjayaki pick, kimchi pork belly, and a Lawson pudding plan.
Variety & TV
Kim Sook slips on Japan’s makeup-effect glasses: 'I look pretty'
Kim Sook and Yoo Ji-hyun spotlight Japanese functional eyewear, UV-changing lenses and heat-resistant sauna items in a local trend tour.
Variety & TV
KISS OF LIFE hits the jjimjilbang for SWEAT AGENT's hot debut
KISS OF LIFE releases the first 22-minute SWEAT AGENT episode, taking fans inside a Korean sauna during the group's activity hiatus.
Celebrity & Issues
Sandara Park recalls the ‘invisible wall’ between SM and YG stars
Sandara Park looks back on the old SM Entertainment-YG Entertainment divide as Donghae shares trainee memories with G-Dragon and Taeyang.
K-Pop
Nows kicks off its comeback countdown with a 15-second Achilles teaser
Cube Entertainment rookie group Nows previews Achilles ahead of the Trust Exercise digital single, with rollout plans across global social channels.
Celebrity & Issues
Oh Yu-jin unwinds over naengmyeon after Trot Pick recording
Oh Yu-jin shares a Pyongyang Naengmyeon team dinner after Trot Pick and spotlights her Bodyguard fandom, Yellow color and TV schedule.
K-Pop
ONF packs six solo spotlights into 671-second 'Simkung Baekseo'
ONF releases a 671-second 'Simkung Baekseo (2026 Ver.)' video featuring HYOJIN, Eshan, Seung-jun, Wyatt, Min-gyun and Yuto.
K-Pop
Red Velvet rides into summer with a breezy 'Surfin' Boy' teaser
Red Velvet's 'Surfin' Boy' teaser previews the mini-album 'Velvet Summer' ahead of its August 3, 2026 release via SM Entertainment.
Celebrity & Issues
Nam Bora finds rooftop healing after birth and wants to do it again
Nam Bora opens up about postpartum care center life, a 2kg weight drop, diet struggles, recovery workouts, and newborn Kong-ari's growth.
Celebrity & Issues
Stephanie steps off the pitch for a live Cradle of Stars reveal
Shooting Stars singer Stephanie performs Cradle of Stars on Two Wheels LIVE before its July 1 release and thanks fans waiting to hear her sing.
K-Pop
Babymonster lights up the night in moonlit 'MOON' music video
Babymonster released the 'MOON' music video on August 2, 2026, pairing night-sky imagery with 'I’m the moon' chants and fierce performance energy.
Celebrity & Issues
Jung Gu-hyeun opens Gu-world in a fan-meeting film by an old friend
Jung Gu-hyeun shares the fan-meeting behind-the-scenes video 'Kkureomi Yahoo~ Welcome to Gu-world,' filmed by childhood friend Director Bae.
K-Pop
Stray Kids kick off THIS & THAT countdown with a 26-second teaser
JYP Entertainment unveiled Stray Kids' 26-second THIS & THAT music video teaser on August 2, as RUN IT promotions continue.
Kim Jae Joong rides a summer wave into a Seoul comeback
Kim Jae Joong releases The Peak of the Wave on August 20, then brings the new single to KBS Arena concerts in Seoul on August 29-30.
Musical 'Brahms' steps into golden light before September stage run
The creative musical about Johannes Brahms unveils two teaser posters before its Sept. 19-Oct. 25 run at KT&G Sangsangmadang Daechi Art Hall.
YOUNITE takes 'ACORDA PEDRINHO' to Brazil before tour
YOUNITE released its K-pop remake of Jovem Dionisio's Brazilian hit on global platforms before an eight-city Brazil tour opening in Curitiba.
Sung Si-kyung and Shin Dong-yup turn I'll Eat into a million-view meal
Sung Si-kyung's I'll Eat episode at Hongbok near Hoehyeon Station hits 1,000,487 views in 6.7 days with Shin Dong-yup.
STAYC fires up Boryeong Mud Festival with ‘Teddy Bear’
STAYC performed “Teddy Bear” on the 2026 Boryeong Mud Festival K-POP SUPER LIVE stage, with KBS releasing the set as unaired footage.
Babymonster rolls 908 seconds from The Moon of Seoul music video set
Babymonster shares a 15-minute making-of film for The Moon of Seoul, showing YG Entertainment's lighting, blocking and performance work.
Yoon San-ha rehearses until 2:30 a.m. for 'JUST, NO REASON'
Yoon San-ha shares VCR shoot moments from his first fan concert, including late-night dance practice, fan gifts, and hopes for next year
ENHYPEN's Sunoo tastes his first gopchang as Busan vlog hits Haeundae
ENHYPEN member Sunoo shares a two-day Busan vlog, from KTX travel and first gopchang to Haeundae, Seomyeon and a 70-team pizza wait.
Haum steps into Tokyo solo with nerves, a mint bag and THE HYUNDAI
HAUM's Haum shares her first overseas solo schedule in Tokyo, visiting THE HYUNDAI flagship store and showing vlog styling moments.
MBCkpop packs 24 rising K-pop stages into a 73-minute M:drive ride
MBCkpop’s M:drive edition collects 24 rising K-pop acts from January to July 2026, from RESCENE and MEOVV to Our Birthday.
VERIVERY’s Kye-hyun finds a car-camping detox with Lee Dongheon
VERIVERY member Kye-hyun heads into nature for a car-camping break with Lee Dongheon in Honey's Kkyukkyu Ppangppang.
X:IN lands in Tokyo and dives straight into sizzling monjayaki
X:IN starts its Japanese showcase trip at Haneda with Hannah's monjayaki pick, kimchi pork belly, and a Lawson pudding plan.
Kim Sook slips on Japan’s makeup-effect glasses: 'I look pretty'
Kim Sook and Yoo Ji-hyun spotlight Japanese functional eyewear, UV-changing lenses and heat-resistant sauna items in a local trend tour.
KISS OF LIFE hits the jjimjilbang for SWEAT AGENT's hot debut
KISS OF LIFE releases the first 22-minute SWEAT AGENT episode, taking fans inside a Korean sauna during the group's activity hiatus.
Sandara Park recalls the ‘invisible wall’ between SM and YG stars
Sandara Park looks back on the old SM Entertainment-YG Entertainment divide as Donghae shares trainee memories with G-Dragon and Taeyang.
Nows kicks off its comeback countdown with a 15-second Achilles teaser
Cube Entertainment rookie group Nows previews Achilles ahead of the Trust Exercise digital single, with rollout plans across global social channels.
Oh Yu-jin unwinds over naengmyeon after Trot Pick recording
Oh Yu-jin shares a Pyongyang Naengmyeon team dinner after Trot Pick and spotlights her Bodyguard fandom, Yellow color and TV schedule.
ONF packs six solo spotlights into 671-second 'Simkung Baekseo'
ONF releases a 671-second 'Simkung Baekseo (2026 Ver.)' video featuring HYOJIN, Eshan, Seung-jun, Wyatt, Min-gyun and Yuto.
Red Velvet rides into summer with a breezy 'Surfin' Boy' teaser
Red Velvet's 'Surfin' Boy' teaser previews the mini-album 'Velvet Summer' ahead of its August 3, 2026 release via SM Entertainment.
Nam Bora finds rooftop healing after birth and wants to do it again
Nam Bora opens up about postpartum care center life, a 2kg weight drop, diet struggles, recovery workouts, and newborn Kong-ari's growth.
Stephanie steps off the pitch for a live Cradle of Stars reveal
Shooting Stars singer Stephanie performs Cradle of Stars on Two Wheels LIVE before its July 1 release and thanks fans waiting to hear her sing.
Babymonster lights up the night in moonlit 'MOON' music video
Babymonster released the 'MOON' music video on August 2, 2026, pairing night-sky imagery with 'I’m the moon' chants and fierce performance energy.
Jung Gu-hyeun opens Gu-world in a fan-meeting film by an old friend
Jung Gu-hyeun shares the fan-meeting behind-the-scenes video 'Kkureomi Yahoo~ Welcome to Gu-world,' filmed by childhood friend Director Bae.
Stray Kids kick off THIS & THAT countdown with a 26-second teaser
JYP Entertainment unveiled Stray Kids' 26-second THIS & THAT music video teaser on August 2, as RUN IT promotions continue.