The world of K-Pop keeps captivating global audiences, and this week, a big thing happened for the genre. It involved the soundtrack for Netflix’s new animated film, KPop Demon Hunters. Read on for more details. 'Golden' Hits #1 Spot Fictional virtual K-Pop...
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NCT WISH Announces New Mini Album & More
J-pop fans got some exciting news about NCT Wish ahead of the weekend. They will be dropping a new album soon. Plus, more news also arrived about the Japanese-focused boy band that is also very popular with K-pop fans in Korea and around the world. Read on for more...
Park Bom Quits 2NE1 Activities On Doctor’s Orders
K-pop fans demanded more transparency from D-Nation when it came to Park Bom, and now, they got a clearer idea of when she might perform again. Previous last-minute cancellations got 2NE1 fans into a spin. Doctors Orders - Quit & Rest At the moment, Park Bom...
BTS V Shares His Excitement Over Becoming Coca-Cola’s New Ambassador
Someone global and sweet is partnering with something global and sweet, and the ARMY is here for it. The two powerhouses, Coca-Cola and BTS V recently announced their partnership by showering praises on each other. Like yeah, I love to see that. Coca Cola...
Michael Jackson Fans React To Rumored BTS Collab
BTS are rumored to have recorded, or just completed recording, a Michael Jackson number in a collab. Michael and the K-Pop band are popular, but responses seem mixed. Read on to find out more. The Rumors Seem To carry Weight India Times reported on the rumors, and...
Park Bom Cancelations Get K-Pop Fans Frothing
D-Nation made three announcements in recent months about the cancellation of 2NE1’s Park Bom at scheduled events. And, K-pop fans grow very irritated about it. Not so much with her, but with the vague excuses about poor health. Read on to find out what folks are...
Cha Eun-woo Gets Military Haircut: Fans React to His Fresh Look
Cha Eun-woo, born Lee Dong-min, from ASTRO hasn't hidden the fact that he starts his military service at the end of July, and this week, he shared his before and after haircut. Read on to see how Kpop fans reacted. The Hair Cut Didn't Make The Star Look Ugly Even a...
BLACKPINK’s Lisa: How a Solo Collab Propelled Her Past BTS
BTS and BLACKPINK have been going nose-to-nose since the two groups debuted and achieved a level of international fame that has helped them dominate music charts around the world. Not only did they manage to rule charts as K-pop groups, but their solo endeavors have...
Bruno Mars Claims Rosé Helped Settle His Debts – Fans Are Buzzing!
The Deadline World Tour is still underway, and already fans have had so many surprises than they could possibly handle. On the July 13 leg of their tour, Bruno Mars surprised BLACKPINK fans when he popped up onstage at the SoFi stadium to perform his hit track with...
Min Hee-jin Cleared: What Her Breach of Trust Verdict Means for NewJeans
The police has finally ruled that there is no serious evidence of wrongdoing found against ADOR's former CEO Min Hee-jin, after she was sued by HYBE for breach of contract. This is coming after a court ruling denied NewJeans' petition to drop ADOR as their management...
BTS Members Tease Comeback During Weverse Chaos
BTS fans were in for a treat this week when Jimin and Jungkook jumped on "Weverse" for an unexpected live. It wasn’t exactly smooth, but that didn’t matter much. The duo dropped enough hints to leave ARMY buzzing. Even RM and V (Taehyung) got involved, making it a...
Why G-Dragon Canceled His Bangkok Concert: He Explains
G-Dragon recently shocked fans with news that he will no longer be performing at the Bangkok arm of his Übermensch world tour. However, he released a statement seemingly promising fans that the cancelled concert might be rescheduled. Should fans hope? G-Dragon Blames...
KPop Trends: Jungkook–Winter Dating Rumor & Body Shaming Drama
KPop is getting fans buzzing and the subject is trending on Google. Fans are not holding back as two big stories are emerging on the internet. The first one is about BTS’s Jungkook reportedly dating aespa’s Winter. Meanwhile, the second one is about 2NE1’s Park...
SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi and Woozi to Enlist in September
CARATs, gather round. Today, Pledis Entertainment delivered an update on the mandatory military enlistment for two more beloved members of SEVENTEEN: Hoshi and Woozi. The agency officially announced on July 8th that both '96 liners will begin their mandatory military...
All 8 ATEEZ Members Sign New 7-Year Contracts
Great news, ATINY! Get ready to keep sailing with the eight pirates of ATEEZ for many more years to come! Today, July 10th KST, KQ Entertainment officially confirmed that all eight members of ATEEZ – Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and...
KATSEYE Unleashes “The BEAUTIFUL CHAOS Tour” Across North America!
Get ready, North America! KATSEYE has officially announced their highly anticipated first-ever North American tour, "The BEAUTIFUL CHAOS Tour," set to kick off on November 15 in Minneapolis. This 13-date trek will bring the diverse six-member group directly to their...
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Makes the New York Times List of Most Stylish People of 2025
BLACKPINK Lisa has been making waves on the fashion front as much as the music front, even before she made Labubu an essential accessory for nearly every Influencer in town. I'm talking Rihanna, actress Emma Roberts, “Love Cycle” hitmaker Enisa to Marc Anthony, the...
BLACKPINK Debuts New Track “Jump” on Deadline World Tour
BLACKPINK's third tour Deadline World Tour drew a lot of fan and media attention for many reasons, one of them being that it would be interesting to see the four members – now superstar singers and performers in their own rights – reunite. Their new and improved...
All We Know About BTS’ Upcoming 2026 Album and Tour
The BTS boys are back indeed. Late last month, fans were thrilled with the news that all seven members of the global boy band have reunited upon completing their military service. As if this was not enough, a documentary based on that super fandom, called ARMY, which...
BTS to Release First-Ever Live Album: ‘Permission to Dance on Stage’
In case you haven't heard, all seven members of BTS members have completed their mandatory military enlistment. At this moment, there's a lot of excitement in the air as regards to how the global K-pop band will choose to mark their comeback: album, single, tour,...
Stray Kids Lee Know Officially Named Gucci’s Global Brand Ambassador
K-pop stars are continuing their infiltration into the fashion industry with Gucci's latest addition. We've got Jennie and Chanel, Jisoo and Dior, Jaehyun and Prada, and more. The newest is a member of Stray Kids, and believe it or not, they might have teased this...
J-Hope Achieves Historic Chart Milestone as a Solo Artist Outside of BTS
When BTS went on hiatus in 2022 to complete their mandatory military enlistment, the seven members that make up the global k-pop group decided to perform individual activities for the time being. Jung Kook, RM, V, Jin, Jimin, and Suga have all achieved considerate...
Court Blocks NewJeans’ Solo Pursuits as Group Fights to Leave ADOR
NewJeans may have been more enthusiastic when they announced in a press conference that they will be parting ways from ADOR – a sub-label of HYPE. They cited mistreatment, breach of contract, loss of trust and ADOR's inadequate response to their complaints among the...
‘Squid Game’ Star Jo Yu Ri Announces Third EP, ‘Episode 25,’ Marking Her Musical Comeback
You may better know Jo Yu Ri for her role in 'Squid Game 2' and the upcoming 'Squid Game 3,' or, if you're one of those earlier fans, recognize her from her stint with the K-pop girl group Iz*One prior to their disbandment in April 2021. However, shortly after the...
ARMY Rejoices: All Seven BTS Members Have Completed Mandatory Military Enlistment! What’s Next?
It was a sad sad day for the ARMY to learn that the members of the global K-pop band BTS have opted to honor their country's mandatory military enlistment. And no, I don't mean the literal Army, but the endearing nickname that the BTS fanbase is more popularly known...
J-Hope Spills Details on BTS’s Highly Anticipated Full Group Return!
ARMY, get ready to ignite your light sticks! J-Hope has just given us the most exciting update we've been craving: BTS is swiftly preparing for their full group comeback, complete with new music and a world tour! On the June 14th broadcast of MBC's 'Point of...
YG Unleashes Another “Next Monster”: Chanya From Thailand Stuns with Olivia Rodrigo Cover!
The anticipation around YG Entertainment's upcoming 4-member girl group is reaching fever pitch, and today, they've dropped another bombshell! Following the impressive dance reveal of Evelli, YG has unveiled their "next monster" – Chanya, a talented trainee hailing...
Taecyeon Reveals He Picked So Ji Sub’s Agency to Stay with 2PM
On June 9 KST, fans were treated to a rare candid conversation as actors So Ji Sub and Taecyeon appeared as guests on the popular online talk show "Zzanbro," hosted by Shin Dong Yup. While the conversation covered various topics, one particular revelation from...
Was aespa Karina’s Jacket a Political Statement or Just a Fashion Choice?
The world of K-Pop is no stranger to intense scrutiny, but a recent Instagram post by aespa's Karina has ignited a fiery debate, leaving fans and netizens questioning whether her fashion choice was a political statement or simply a trendy coincidence. The controversy...
aespa’s Acceptance Speech Sparks Debate: Laughter At ASEA 2025 Called “Unprofessionalism”
The '2025 Asia Star Entertainer Awards' in Yokohama, Japan, on May 28th KST, saw girl group aespa claim three significant trophies, including 'The Platinum' (Bonsang), 'Song of the Year,' and 'Artist of the Year.' While a night of triumph for the group, their...
YG Entertainment Unveils First Member of New Girl Group “YG NEXT MONSTER”
On May 27th, YG ENTERTAINMENT officially introduced the first potential member of their highly anticipated new girl group, and the internet is already buzzing. Meet EVELLI, a 15-year-old trainee hailing from Australia, who has made a powerful first impression with a...
YG Entertainment Reveals Ambitious Plans for BLACKPINK, BABYMONSTER, TREASURE, and a Surprising New 4-Member Girl Group!
YG Entertainment is revving up for an incredibly dynamic second half of 2025, charting a bold new course under the strategic vision of Executive Producer Yang Hyun Suk. As announced in a recent official video, "BLACKPINK, BABYMONSTER, TREASURE, AND UPCOMING ROOKIES |...
SEVENTEEN’s Fandom Praised for Post-Showcase Clean-Up at Jamsu Bridge
In a heartwarming display of civic responsibility, SEVENTEEN's fandom, Carats, are earning widespread praise for their exemplary behavior after the group's recent comeback showcase. The event, a groundbreaking concert held on Jamsu Bridge—the first of its kind at that...
ILLIT Drops “Do the Dance” Teaser: Get Ready for Cosmic Cat Sounds!
ILLIT has just dropped an adorable teaser snippet for their upcoming single, 'Do the Dance'! Released today, May 23, the short preview offers a first glimpse into their highly anticipated third mini-album, aptly titled 'bomb', set to explode on June 16, 2025....
ILLIT Announces Comeback with New Mini Album “BOMB”!
ILLIT, is officially making their highly-anticipated return next month! Today, May 19th, their agency BELIFT LAB sent waves of excitement through the fandom by announcing on Weverse that ILLIT will be dropping their third mini album, aptly titled "BOMB," on June 16th!...
The “We Are” Era Begins: I-DLE Discusses Name Change and New Album
On Monday, I-DLE held a press conference for their highly-anticipated 8th mini-album, 'We Are' where they discussed their new music, renewed contracts with Cube Entertainment, and the significant decision to rebrand their group name. The removal of the parenthetical...