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Stray Kids' Han Draws Attention With Solo Airport Departure After 'back to life'
Han of Stray Kids departed from Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule after releasing his solo single 'back to life.' The trip comes as Stray Kids continues major overseas appearances from The Governors Ball Music Festival to Rock in Rio and STRAYCITY.
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Global Cyber University Highlights K-Pop Training Tracks for Vocal and Dance Trainers
Global Cyber University's Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment is promoting practical K-pop training across vocal, dance, acting, planning and private certification courses. The BTS alma mater is accepting first-round applications for the second semester of the 2026 academic year through July 8.
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Solbi, Cheon Rok-dam to perform at free Ulsan Family Love Concert on June 20
The 2026 Ulsan Family Love Concert will be held free of charge at Ulsan Jongha Innovation Center Gymnasium on June 20. Solbi, Gunjo, Cheon Rok-dam, Choo Hyuk-jin, Kim San-ha and Ttanttara Family are on the lineup.
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CORTIS Turns Loose Vintage Style Into a Signature for 'GREENGREEN'
CORTIS's slacker-core Dongmyo look has become a key visual point of the group's 'GREENGREEN' promotions, connecting stage energy, album photos and the members' own trainee-era routes.
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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.
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AB6IX’s Jeon Woong Renews With Brand New Music After 7th Anniversary Concert
Jeon Woong will continue with Brand New Music after AB6IX paused group activities following its 7th anniversary concert, 6IX TO SEVEN. Park Woo-jin has signed with Para Music as the members prepare individual plans.
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USPEER Returns After One-Year Break as Six-Member Group With 'BITE DISTRICT'
USPEER begins a new chapter with first mini-album 'BITE DISTRICT,' a six-member lineup, 'WICKED GAME,' and a fan showcase.
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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.
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NewJeans' Get Up clears 1.65M, but 1.61M copies sit in stock
NewJeans' Get Up topped Billboard 200 after huge first-week sales, but a 3.5 million-copy production plan left major inventory questions.
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RIIZE's Anton plays Yoon Sang his songs first, cold notes and all
RIIZE's Anton says on Salon Drip EP.144 that father Yoon Sang is his first listener, offering blunt feedback after the mini-album II release.
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WAYF BOYS skip the mystery with pre-debut party clips
WAYF BOYS draw early attention with official party and Instagram Live clips before their first project arrives on June 26.
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Red Velvet turns August into a reunion with new music and a fan-con
Red Velvet returns as a full group in August, following Cosmic with new music and a 12th anniversary fan-con in Seoul.
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cotoba and ikkyu nakajima plug Korea-Japan indie into Rolling Hall
Rolling Hall's July 26 'nowhere 2' pairs cotoba, Zivenew and Japanese acts including ikkyu nakajima, with tickets opening June 23.
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I-dle's 'Crow' lyric turns one Soyeon bar into a K-pop fairness fight
Soyeon's rap line in I-dle's June 15 single 'Crow' fuels debate over 'nepo baby' claims, self-producing idols, and the July 6 album 'We made'.
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Hongjoong brings NO1 to the EDC Korea DJ booth this October
Ateez leader Hongjoong joins EDC Korea 2026 as NO1 for a DJ set at Incheon Inspire Entertainment Resort on October 3-4.
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BTS turns 13 with 49,803 fan pix lighting Seodaemun Station
Fans' 49,803 Idolpick votes secure a June 13 Seodaemun Station billboard as BTS marks its 13th debut anniversary with Come Over and FESTA events.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I.O.I, SeeYa and Secret turn 2026 into a girl group comeback wave
I.O.I reunites with Seoul concerts, SeeYa starts a 20th-anniversary tour, and Secret prepares Secret Flavor with new member Yebin.
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INFINITE turns 16 and puts August fan-meeting dates on the calendar
INFINITE reveals 'Muhandae Jiphoe V,' its first full-group fan-meeting in two years, for August 29-30, 2026, at Inspire Arena in Incheon.
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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.
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Migak Boys step off the TVING screen with 'My Flavor'
The Legend of Kitchen Soldier's fictional Migak Boys bring 'My Flavor' to M Countdown on June 11 after an official MV release.
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Busan drops 915-worker BTS concert plan as safety questions linger
Busan City scraps mandatory deployment of 915 civil servants for BTS' June 12-13 paid concerts, switching to volunteers as traffic duties remain unresolved.
Stray Kids' Han Draws Attention With Solo Airport Departure After 'back to life'
Han of Stray Kids departed from Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule after releasing his solo single 'back to life.' The trip comes as Stray Kids continues major overseas appearances from The Governors Ball Music Festival to Rock in Rio and STRAYCITY.
Global Cyber University Highlights K-Pop Training Tracks for Vocal and Dance Trainers
Global Cyber University's Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment is promoting practical K-pop training across vocal, dance, acting, planning and private certification courses. The BTS alma mater is accepting first-round applications for the second semester of the 2026 academic year through July 8.
Solbi, Cheon Rok-dam to perform at free Ulsan Family Love Concert on June 20
The 2026 Ulsan Family Love Concert will be held free of charge at Ulsan Jongha Innovation Center Gymnasium on June 20. Solbi, Gunjo, Cheon Rok-dam, Choo Hyuk-jin, Kim San-ha and Ttanttara Family are on the lineup.
CORTIS Turns Loose Vintage Style Into a Signature for 'GREENGREEN'
CORTIS's slacker-core Dongmyo look has become a key visual point of the group's 'GREENGREEN' promotions, connecting stage energy, album photos and the members' own trainee-era routes.
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.
AB6IX’s Jeon Woong Renews With Brand New Music After 7th Anniversary Concert
Jeon Woong will continue with Brand New Music after AB6IX paused group activities following its 7th anniversary concert, 6IX TO SEVEN. Park Woo-jin has signed with Para Music as the members prepare individual plans.
USPEER Returns After One-Year Break as Six-Member Group With 'BITE DISTRICT'
USPEER begins a new chapter with first mini-album 'BITE DISTRICT,' a six-member lineup, 'WICKED GAME,' and a fan showcase.
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.
NewJeans' Get Up clears 1.65M, but 1.61M copies sit in stock
NewJeans' Get Up topped Billboard 200 after huge first-week sales, but a 3.5 million-copy production plan left major inventory questions.
RIIZE's Anton plays Yoon Sang his songs first, cold notes and all
RIIZE's Anton says on Salon Drip EP.144 that father Yoon Sang is his first listener, offering blunt feedback after the mini-album II release.
WAYF BOYS skip the mystery with pre-debut party clips
WAYF BOYS draw early attention with official party and Instagram Live clips before their first project arrives on June 26.
Red Velvet turns August into a reunion with new music and a fan-con
Red Velvet returns as a full group in August, following Cosmic with new music and a 12th anniversary fan-con in Seoul.
cotoba and ikkyu nakajima plug Korea-Japan indie into Rolling Hall
Rolling Hall's July 26 'nowhere 2' pairs cotoba, Zivenew and Japanese acts including ikkyu nakajima, with tickets opening June 23.
I-dle's 'Crow' lyric turns one Soyeon bar into a K-pop fairness fight
Soyeon's rap line in I-dle's June 15 single 'Crow' fuels debate over 'nepo baby' claims, self-producing idols, and the July 6 album 'We made'.
Hongjoong brings NO1 to the EDC Korea DJ booth this October
Ateez leader Hongjoong joins EDC Korea 2026 as NO1 for a DJ set at Incheon Inspire Entertainment Resort on October 3-4.
BTS turns 13 with 49,803 fan pix lighting Seodaemun Station
Fans' 49,803 Idolpick votes secure a June 13 Seodaemun Station billboard as BTS marks its 13th debut anniversary with Come Over and FESTA events.
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.
I.O.I, SeeYa and Secret turn 2026 into a girl group comeback wave
I.O.I reunites with Seoul concerts, SeeYa starts a 20th-anniversary tour, and Secret prepares Secret Flavor with new member Yebin.
INFINITE turns 16 and puts August fan-meeting dates on the calendar
INFINITE reveals 'Muhandae Jiphoe V,' its first full-group fan-meeting in two years, for August 29-30, 2026, at Inspire Arena in Incheon.
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.
Migak Boys step off the TVING screen with 'My Flavor'
The Legend of Kitchen Soldier's fictional Migak Boys bring 'My Flavor' to M Countdown on June 11 after an official MV release.
Busan drops 915-worker BTS concert plan as safety questions linger
Busan City scraps mandatory deployment of 915 civil servants for BTS' June 12-13 paid concerts, switching to volunteers as traffic duties remain unresolved.