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K-Pop
Nexz brings freestyle flair to 'Mmchk : Not Typical' showcase
Nexz stages their global 'Mmchk : Not Typical' showcase with beat-synced choreography, freestyle moments, and expressive stage moves.
K-Pop
&TEAM sets a red-lit wolf story in motion for Mark on Me comeback
&TEAM previews its second Korean mini album, Mark on Me, with The Wolf Who Loved Red before a September 8, 2026 comeback at 6 p.m. KST.
K-Pop
82 Major races through a 63-second remix medley at KMA 2026
82 Major turns W.T.F, TROPHY and Sign Remix into a 63-second remix medley on the KMA 2026 stage, shared via official channels.
Global K-Wave
Ateez hits The Kelly Clarkson Show with 168 seconds of Bad Liar
Ateez brings its new song Bad Liar to The Kelly Clarkson Show, delivering a tightly synchronized 168-second performance for global fans.
K-Pop
ENHYPEN pulls back the curtain on 'THE SIN : BLISS' trailer
ENHYPEN shares a behind-the-scenes teaser for 'THE SIN : BLISS' Trailer Volume 1 across YouTube, Weverse and global social platforms.
K-Pop
K.A.R.D pairs ‘Back to Life’ comfort with gun-shaped choreography
K.A.R.D releases part two of its first full-length album, with ‘Back to Life’ delivering comfort, point choreography and 10-year reflections.
K-Pop
Our Birthday brings a sweet 'HUNGRY (Side B)' rush to Music Bank
Our Birthday showcases 'HUNGRY (Side B)' on KBS Music Bank, spotlighting tempo-shifting choreography and the song's 'cream' lyric hook.
Global K-Wave
KATSEYE's 'Animal' roars to No. 1 on Spotify's global debut chart
KATSEYE's 'Animal,' co-written by Ed Sheeran, tops Spotify's global debut chart as the HYBE and Geffen Records group hits new streaming highs.
Global K-Wave
BTS's 'NORMAL' storms back onto Hot 100 as 'Arirang' hits No. 9
BTS's 'NORMAL' re-enters the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 33, while 'Arirang' climbs to No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and extends its top 10 record.
K-Pop
KISS OF LIFE revs up ‘SWEAT’ with red-hot bike concept photos
KISS OF LIFE reveals red outfits, bike visuals and a Waterbomb Seoul 2026 teaser ahead of the August 4 release of third single ‘SWEAT’.
K-Pop
Rothy boards 'First Train' as her 'FLAT' journey gathers speed
Rothy's new single 'First Train' arrived at 6 p.m. on the 26th, continuing her 'FLAT' project about finding one's own pace.
K-Pop
Tomorrow X Together maps seven years inside 'LAYERS OF US'
Tomorrow X Together opens the immersive 'LAYERS OF US' exhibition at The Seoul Lightium in Seongsu-dong from August 13 to September 6.
K-Pop
Big Naughty's Hopeful Romantic brings Jay Park and Loco into bloom
Big Naughty returns July 29 with the 10-track EP Hopeful Romantic, featuring Jay Park, Dynamic Duo, Loco and more.
K-Pop
fromis_9's Park Ji-won finds her voice in Hell's Kitchen stage debut
Park Ji-won plays Allie in Hell's Kitchen at Seoul's GS Art Center as fromis_9 promotes Glow ME and Vitamin ME across TV shows.
K-Pop
Twice faces its next chapter as JYP talks continue on tour
Twice members are discussing contract renewals with JYP Entertainment while their THIS IS FOR world tour fuels questions about the group’s future.
Global K-Wave
J.Y. Park turns fandom into the star at Seoul-Goyang’s FANOMENON
Set for December 2027, FANOMENON plans 11 days of fandom awards, concerts and K-culture exhibits across Seoul Arena and KINTEX.
Celebrity & Issues
Cha In Pyo steps onto the Dead Poets Society stage after 34 years
Cha In Pyo makes his theater debut as John Keating in Dead Poets Society, running July 18 to September 13 at Nol Theater in Seoul.
K-Pop
BB Girl brings a tropical 'BODY WAVE' to summer music shows
BB Girl promotes 'BODY WAVE' on M COUNTDOWN, Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo as Min-yeong co-produces their summer single.
K-Pop
XLOV hits 220,000 sales as crop tops lead Asia tour kickoff
XLOV’s 2nd mini album passes 220,000 first-week sales as Wumuti, Luisa, Harua and Hyun launch an Asia tour in Seoul.
K-Pop
YEJI's denim-shorts selfie gives ITZY's world tour a candid pause
ITZY leader YEJI posted an indoor mirror selfie during the TUNNEL VISION world tour as the group prepares its 12th mini album, Motto.
K-Pop
Sinco and Sanbo fire up Incheon Beer Tiger before Pentaport
Sinco previews Blue World and Sanbo celebrates its Super Rookie rise at the final Pentaport Live Club Party in Incheon.
K-Pop
Young K bets everything on YOUNGEST after 15 months on the road
DAY6's Young K returns with 2nd solo album YOUNGEST, a 15-track release he wrote and composed while touring and filming.
K-Pop
MONSTA X Hyung-won and Shownu make WATERBOMB their anniversary stage
Hyung-won joined Shownu at WATERBOMB SEOUL 2026 in KINTEX on July 25, celebrating three years of their MONSTA X unit.
Celebrity & Issues
Sandara Park opens up on 10 silent years and choosing YG Entertainment
Sandara Park recalls childhood trauma after moving to the Philippines, her punishing early schedule, and why YG Entertainment won her over.
Nexz brings freestyle flair to 'Mmchk : Not Typical' showcase
Nexz stages their global 'Mmchk : Not Typical' showcase with beat-synced choreography, freestyle moments, and expressive stage moves.
&TEAM sets a red-lit wolf story in motion for Mark on Me comeback
&TEAM previews its second Korean mini album, Mark on Me, with The Wolf Who Loved Red before a September 8, 2026 comeback at 6 p.m. KST.
82 Major races through a 63-second remix medley at KMA 2026
82 Major turns W.T.F, TROPHY and Sign Remix into a 63-second remix medley on the KMA 2026 stage, shared via official channels.
Ateez hits The Kelly Clarkson Show with 168 seconds of Bad Liar
Ateez brings its new song Bad Liar to The Kelly Clarkson Show, delivering a tightly synchronized 168-second performance for global fans.
ENHYPEN pulls back the curtain on 'THE SIN : BLISS' trailer
ENHYPEN shares a behind-the-scenes teaser for 'THE SIN : BLISS' Trailer Volume 1 across YouTube, Weverse and global social platforms.
K.A.R.D pairs ‘Back to Life’ comfort with gun-shaped choreography
K.A.R.D releases part two of its first full-length album, with ‘Back to Life’ delivering comfort, point choreography and 10-year reflections.
Our Birthday brings a sweet 'HUNGRY (Side B)' rush to Music Bank
Our Birthday showcases 'HUNGRY (Side B)' on KBS Music Bank, spotlighting tempo-shifting choreography and the song's 'cream' lyric hook.
KATSEYE's 'Animal' roars to No. 1 on Spotify's global debut chart
KATSEYE's 'Animal,' co-written by Ed Sheeran, tops Spotify's global debut chart as the HYBE and Geffen Records group hits new streaming highs.
BTS's 'NORMAL' storms back onto Hot 100 as 'Arirang' hits No. 9
BTS's 'NORMAL' re-enters the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 33, while 'Arirang' climbs to No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and extends its top 10 record.
KISS OF LIFE revs up ‘SWEAT’ with red-hot bike concept photos
KISS OF LIFE reveals red outfits, bike visuals and a Waterbomb Seoul 2026 teaser ahead of the August 4 release of third single ‘SWEAT’.
Rothy boards 'First Train' as her 'FLAT' journey gathers speed
Rothy's new single 'First Train' arrived at 6 p.m. on the 26th, continuing her 'FLAT' project about finding one's own pace.
Tomorrow X Together maps seven years inside 'LAYERS OF US'
Tomorrow X Together opens the immersive 'LAYERS OF US' exhibition at The Seoul Lightium in Seongsu-dong from August 13 to September 6.
Big Naughty's Hopeful Romantic brings Jay Park and Loco into bloom
Big Naughty returns July 29 with the 10-track EP Hopeful Romantic, featuring Jay Park, Dynamic Duo, Loco and more.
fromis_9's Park Ji-won finds her voice in Hell's Kitchen stage debut
Park Ji-won plays Allie in Hell's Kitchen at Seoul's GS Art Center as fromis_9 promotes Glow ME and Vitamin ME across TV shows.
Twice faces its next chapter as JYP talks continue on tour
Twice members are discussing contract renewals with JYP Entertainment while their THIS IS FOR world tour fuels questions about the group’s future.
J.Y. Park turns fandom into the star at Seoul-Goyang’s FANOMENON
Set for December 2027, FANOMENON plans 11 days of fandom awards, concerts and K-culture exhibits across Seoul Arena and KINTEX.
Cha In Pyo steps onto the Dead Poets Society stage after 34 years
Cha In Pyo makes his theater debut as John Keating in Dead Poets Society, running July 18 to September 13 at Nol Theater in Seoul.
BB Girl brings a tropical 'BODY WAVE' to summer music shows
BB Girl promotes 'BODY WAVE' on M COUNTDOWN, Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo as Min-yeong co-produces their summer single.
XLOV hits 220,000 sales as crop tops lead Asia tour kickoff
XLOV’s 2nd mini album passes 220,000 first-week sales as Wumuti, Luisa, Harua and Hyun launch an Asia tour in Seoul.
YEJI's denim-shorts selfie gives ITZY's world tour a candid pause
ITZY leader YEJI posted an indoor mirror selfie during the TUNNEL VISION world tour as the group prepares its 12th mini album, Motto.
Sinco and Sanbo fire up Incheon Beer Tiger before Pentaport
Sinco previews Blue World and Sanbo celebrates its Super Rookie rise at the final Pentaport Live Club Party in Incheon.
Young K bets everything on YOUNGEST after 15 months on the road
DAY6's Young K returns with 2nd solo album YOUNGEST, a 15-track release he wrote and composed while touring and filming.
MONSTA X Hyung-won and Shownu make WATERBOMB their anniversary stage
Hyung-won joined Shownu at WATERBOMB SEOUL 2026 in KINTEX on July 25, celebrating three years of their MONSTA X unit.
Sandara Park opens up on 10 silent years and choosing YG Entertainment
Sandara Park recalls childhood trauma after moving to the Philippines, her punishing early schedule, and why YG Entertainment won her over.