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May 2026(1)
2026-05-01
LE SSERAFIM start 'PUREFLOW' Pt.1 era with 'Celebration'
LE SSERAFIM begin the rollout for their second studio album 'PUREFLOW' Pt.1 (May 22) with pre-release 'Celebration', dropped April 24. Twelve physical versions span Birch Scar, Yusu Lily, Peony Room, Tri Accord, six Compact colors, and Weverse QR sets — a Lucky Draw goldmine.
April 2026(28)
2026-04-30
ILLIT drop 4th mini 'MAMIHLAPINATAPAI' with techno title 'It's Me'
ILLIT release their fourth mini-album on April 30 with title track 'It's Me' — their first techno-leaning track. Member Moka sits out promotions on health hiatus but contributed to production. Comeback stage premiered on M COUNTDOWN.
2026-04-29
CRAVITY return with 8th EP 'ReDeFINE' and title track 'Awake'
CRAVITY drop their 8th mini-album 'ReDeFINE' on April 29 led by 'Awake'. The release follows their April 14 sixth-anniversary fan song and a special pop-up space inspired by the AWAKE music video opened April 26.
2026-04-29
ZEROBASEONE confirm May 18 'Ascend-' as five-member group
ZB1 reveal the schedule for sixth mini-album 'Ascend-', their first official comeback as a 5-member group, releasing May 18. A 'Mnet Plus COMEBACK PREMIERE' will run May 17 at Korea University's Hwajeong Gymnasium.
2026-04-29
ITZY announce 12th mini-album 'Motto' for May 18
ITZY drop a comeback scheduler for 'Motto', their first album in six months since 'TUNNEL VISION'. Eight tracks include the title song plus solo cuts from each of Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna. US physical drops May 22.
2026-04-28
aespa confirm 2nd full album 'LEMONADE' for May 29
SM Entertainment confirms aespa will release their second studio album 'LEMONADE' on May 29 — first full LP since 'Armageddon' (2024). Ten tracks tie back to the singularity in 'Savage', 'MY WORLD', 'Armageddon', and 'Whiplash'.
2026-04-27
TWS hit million-seller status with 5th mini 'NO TRAGEDY'
TWS drop fifth mini-album 'NO TRAGEDY' on April 27 led by title track 'You, You'. Hanteo logs 833K+ first-day sales, breaking their own record and putting TWS in the million-seller club for the first time.
2026-04-25
Red Velvet's Wendy hints at full-group comeback in 2026
On JTBC's 'Knowing Bros' April 25, Wendy responded to comeback questions with 'Might there be some good news this year?' and a firm 'I promise', sparking ReVeluv anticipation for a Red Velvet 2026 group return.
2026-04-24
LE SSERAFIM pre-release 'Celebration' ahead of PUREFLOW
LE SSERAFIM unveil 'Celebration' as the pre-release from upcoming 2nd full album 'PUREFLOW' Pt.1, signaling a brighter palette before the May 22 LP. FEARNOT photocard demand spikes across 12 physical versions.
2026-04-21
&TEAM drop Japanese mini 'We on Fire', top Oricon
HYBE Japan group &TEAM release their 3rd Japanese EP 'We on Fire' on April 21 — surpassing one million first-day sales and topping Oricon's weekly combined album chart. They also took #1 on Show Champion April 29.
2026-04-20
Taeyang confirms 4th LP 'QUINTESSENCE' for May 18
BIGBANG's Taeyang sets May 18 for his fourth solo LP 'QUINTESSENCE' — first full album in nine years since 'White Night' (2017). The Kid Laroi features alongside labelmates Woochan and Tarzzan of Allday Project.
2026-04-17
KATSEYE close Coachella Weekend 2 with HUNTR/X 'Golden'
KATSEYE return to Coachella for Weekend 2 on April 17 after their April 10 debut on the Sahara stage. The set marks the live debut of single 'Pinky Up' and a 'KPop Demon Hunters' crossover with EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami on 'Golden'.
2026-04-15
NewJeans / ADOR / HYBE dispute continues into 2026
The ongoing legal and management dispute between NewJeans, ADOR, and HYBE rumbles on. Photocard market for the group remains volatile.
NewJeans— kpopdropz commentary2026-04-14
NMIXX confirm 5th mini 'Heavy Serenade' for May 11
NMIXX announce 5th EP 'Heavy Serenade' (May 11) with pre-release 'Crescendo'. The album leans into a romantic sensibility while keeping their signature 'MIXX pop' genre-blending — first comeback in seven months.
2026-04-13
TXT return with 8th mini '7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns'
TXT release their 8th mini-album '7TH YEAR' on April 13 — first group project since all five members re-signed with BIGHIT MUSIC in August 2025. Comeback showcase held same day at Korea University's Hwajeong Gymnasium.
2026-04-13
i-dle confirm new album for July 2026
Cube Entertainment confirms i-dle (formerly (G)I-DLE) will release a new album in July, currently in final production. Soyeon-led production targets a 'vibrant yet sophisticated' sound — follows January digital single 'Mono' with Skaiwater.
2026-04-10
KATSEYE make Coachella debut, drop 'Pinky Up'
HYBE × Geffen group KATSEYE make their Coachella debut April 10 on the Sahara stage as a five-member act (Manon on health hiatus). New single 'Pinky Up' dropped April 9, slotting into upcoming third EP 'Wild' (Aug 14).
2026-04-09
Hwasa returns with digital single 'So Cute'
Hwasa drops 'So Cute' through P NATION on April 9, her first release in six months since 'Good Goodbye'. PSY co-wrote the lyrics; the upbeat dance-pop track marks a softer pivot from her bold-intensity signature.
2026-04-09
BTS launch ARIRANG World Tour at Goyang Stadium
BTS kick off the ARIRANG World Tour with a three-night stand at Goyang Stadium April 9–12, their first live shows since military discharge. The tour spans 85+ dates across 34 cities and 23 countries, featuring a 360-degree stage.
2026-04-07
Young Posse drop digital single 'we don't go to bed tonight'
Young Posse return with their second digital single on April 7, leaning into youthful energy and continuing the rookie group's momentum after teaser photos rolled out in March.
2026-04-07
AKMU release 4th LP 'Flowering' under their new label
AKMU drop their first studio album in seven years, 'Flowering', as an independent act under Center of Inspiration. Title track 'Joy, Sorrow, A Beautiful Heart' tops Melon and Genie real-time charts. Chanhyuk wrote and composed all 11 tracks.
2026-04-06
KISS OF LIFE return with 2nd single 'Who is she'
KISS OF LIFE drop their second single album 'Who is she' on April 6 under S2 Entertainment. Three physical versions (Awe / Seek / Who) each include unit photocards and lucky-draw style randomized chase cards from a 24-card pool.
2026-04-05
BTS' ARIRANG hits 3rd week atop Billboard 200 — K-pop first
BTS's fifth full album 'ARIRANG' becomes the first K-pop album or EP to spend three weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200. The April 4 debut earned 641K equivalent units — the largest week for any duo or group in 2026.
2026-04-05
SEVENTEEN cap 'NEW_' world tour with Incheon encore
SEVENTEEN close the 'NEW_' World Tour with two encore nights at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium April 4–5. The seven-month run hit 14 cities, broke Hong Kong Kai Tak's four-night sellout record, and included four Japanese dome shows.
2026-04-04
All 13 SEVENTEEN members re-sign with PLEDIS
Following the NEW_ World Tour finale, SEVENTEEN announce all thirteen members have renewed their exclusive contracts with PLEDIS — a rare full-group re-signing in K-pop and a major signal for CARAT-targeted merch and lightstick demand into 2027.
2026-04-03
Mark exits SM Entertainment after 10 years with NCT
SM Entertainment confirms Mark concludes his exclusive contract April 8 — ending a decade with NCT 127 and NCT DREAM. NCT 127 continues as seven members; NCT DREAM continues as six. Mark cites a long-held dream of acoustic-guitar busking.
2026-04-03
MONSTA X drop third English LP 'Unfold' with title 'heal'
MONSTA X release their first US album in over four years, third English LP 'Unfold', on April 3. The 12-track set is led by 'heal' and follows the 10th-anniversary mini 'THE X' which set a personal first-week sales high.
2026-04-01
fromis_9 make Japanese debut with 'LIKE YOU BETTER (JP ver.)'
fromis_9 launch their first Japanese EP on April 1, six tracks including new song 'Sky Runner'. The debut follows their March 28 Tokyo encore date on the 2025–26 NOW TOMORROW world tour.
2026-04-01
NiziU drop 2nd Japan EP 'GOOD GIRL BUT NOT FOR YOU'
JYP Japan's NiziU return on April 1 with second Japanese EP 'GOOD GIRL BUT NOT FOR YOU' and title track 'Too Bad', charting on Oricon and Billboard Japan weekly album rankings.
March 2026(13)
2026-03-31
Jennie extends 'Ruby' tour with additional Asia dates
BLACKPINK's Jennie adds further Asia stops to her solo 'Ruby' tour following strong demand from her debut studio album cycle. The expansion runs alongside BLACKPINK group activity for the Deadline tour wrap-up.
BLACKPINK— Soompi2026-03-28
Day6 mark 10 years with anniversary album 'The Decade'
JYP band Day6 release a decade-spanning anniversary project, packaging fan-favorite live takes alongside new tracks. MyDay pre-orders push the album into Hanteo's weekly top 5.
Day6— allkpop2026-03-25
Stray Kids drop 8th anniversary single '별, 빛 (STAY)'
Stray Kids release emotional fan-dedicated single '별, 빛 (STAY)' on March 25 to mark eight years since debut. JYP confirms a full new album and world tour are in preparation for H2 2026, likely Q3–Q4.
2026-03-22
BOYNEXTDOOR launch first Asia tour 'NO GENRE'
KOZ Entertainment's BOYNEXTDOOR open their first headline Asia tour with two nights at KSPO Dome before swinging through Tokyo, Taipei, Bangkok, Manila, and Singapore.
BOYNEXTDOOR— Korea Herald2026-03-20
BTS release 5th studio album 'ARIRANG'
BTS's first full-group comeback in nearly four years arrives March 20 — fifth studio album 'ARIRANG'. Netflix exclusively streams 'BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE' from Gwanghwamun Square the next day. All seven members are post-discharge.
2026-03-16
BABYMONSTER announce 2026–27 World Tour 'CHOOM'
YG confirms BABYMONSTER's second world tour kicking off June 26–28 at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul. Cities in Japan revealed first; North America, Europe, and South America to follow. Tour ties into May 4 mini-album 'CHOOM'.
2026-03-16
SM confirm aespa second full LP for May 2026
SM Entertainment officially confirms aespa is targeting a May 2026 release for their second full studio album, following remarks from leader Karina at the 2025 MAMA Awards.
2026-03-15
TREASURE return with repackage 'REBOOT : ENCORE'
YG's TREASURE drop a repackage of their previous mini, adding three new tracks led by an EDM-leaning title. Fans note photocard inclusions tied to a Lucky Draw with Korean record stores.
TREASURE— allkpop2026-03-12
P1Harmony hit Billboard Top 200 #4 with 'UNIQUE'
P1Harmony's 9th mini 'UNIQUE' drops March 12 and sells 503,745 copies in its first week — a group record. The album debuts at #4 on the Billboard 200.
2026-03-10
xikers wrap 'HOUSE OF TRICKY' trilogy with finale EP
KQ rookie group xikers close their long-running HOUSE OF TRICKY series, pairing the release with a fan-meeting tour and pop-up store in Hongdae.
xikers— Soompi2026-03-08
BLACKPINK Deadline World Tour pre-orders open
After members' solo cycles, BLACKPINK confirm group reunion with the Deadline World Tour. The tour ran July 5, 2025 (Goyang) to January 26, 2026 (Hong Kong Kai Tak) — all-stadium first, 16 cities, three continents.
2026-03-08
BLACKPINK announce 2026 Deadline World Tour
After members' solo cycles, BLACKPINK confirm group reunion with Deadline World Tour. Concert merch and lightstick sales begin pre-order March 20.
2026-03-05
THE BOYZ confirm 2026 world tour extension
THE BOYZ extend their ongoing world tour into the second half of 2026 with new North America and Europe dates. The 11-member set continues to pair city-exclusive photocard sets with each stop.
THE BOYZ— allkpop
February 2026(9)
2026-02-28
IU caps 'The Winning' era with two-night Seoul finale
IU plays a two-night encore at KSPO Dome to close her extended 'The Winning' world-tour cycle. Tour-exclusive merch and a new live album are confirmed for the spring.
IU— Korea JoongAng Daily2026-02-25
Former ADOR CEO Min offers HYBE truce on 25.6B won deal
Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin signals willingness to waive a 25.6 billion-won put-option payout from HYBE, a possible step toward defusing the long-running NewJeans / ADOR / HYBE litigation overhang.
2026-02-23
IVE drop 2nd full album 'REVIVE+' with double titles
IVE release their second studio album 'REVIVE+' on February 23 with double title tracks 'BLACKHOLE' and 'BANG BANG'. Twelve tracks include solo songs from each DIVE; the album hits #1 on iTunes K-Pop Albums in 15 regions.
2026-02-20
Stray Kids featured in Grammy Museum K-pop spotlight series
Stray Kids participate in a Grammy Museum spotlight conversation in Los Angeles, screening behind-the-scenes footage and discussing their self-production approach.
Stray Kids— Billboard2026-02-18
RIIZE drop 2nd Japan single 'All of You' with Lucky Draw
RIIZE release their second Japanese single 'All of You' on February 18 with a two-period Lucky Draw event (Feb 3–8 and Feb 9–15). Bonus is a member-specific selfie photocard, six types — proxy demand spiked in early Feb.
2026-02-14
Jisoo returns with second mini-album 'AMORTAGE'
BLACKPINK's Jisoo releases her second solo mini-album under BLISSOO, with a Valentine's Day rollout and a global pop-up tour beginning in Seoul before heading to Tokyo and New York.
BLACKPINK— Soompi2026-02-10
FIFTY FIFTY confirm 2026 reset with new line-up roll-out
ATTRAKT's FIFTY FIFTY share a year-plan video confirming continued promotions with their post-2023 line-up. A new single is scheduled for late spring with global digital distribution.
FIFTY FIFTY— allkpop2026-02-06
ATEEZ drop 'GOLDEN HOUR: Part.4' with 'Adrenaline'
ATEEZ wrap the GOLDEN HOUR series with Part.4 on February 6, EDM-driven 'Adrenaline' as the title. The release pairs with the 'IN YOUR FANTASY' Asia & Australia tour and a pop-up at Yeongdeungpo Times Square.
2026-02-04
MAMAMOO reunite for RBW anniversary concert
All four MAMAMOO members reunite on stage at the RBW anniversary concert in Seoul, marking their first full-group performance since each pursued solo and unit activities.
MAMAMOO— Korea Times
January 2026(11)
2026-01-30
MAMA 2025 traveling tour wraps with Tokyo Dome final
Mnet's 2025 MAMA Awards traveling format closes its Japan leg with a Tokyo Dome finale. Top awards span Stray Kids, ATEEZ, IVE, and aespa across major performance categories.
2026-01-27
i-dle drop 'Mono' digital single with Skaiwater
i-dle (formerly (G)I-DLE) kick off 2026 with digital single 'Mono' featuring British rapper-producer Skaiwater on January 27, ahead of a confirmed July full album and the Syncopation World Tour starting Feb 27 at KSPO Dome.
2026-01-27
AKMU launches independent label Cemter of Inspiration after leaving YG
After 12 years with YG, AKMU establishes Cemter of Inspiration. Future merch distribution channels TBD.
2026-01-22
NMIXX kick off first Asia fan-meeting tour
JYP's NMIXX open their first standalone Asia fan-meeting tour with Seoul nights at KSPO Dome, ahead of subsequent stops in Tokyo, Taipei, and Bangkok.
NMIXX— Soompi2026-01-18
ZEROBASEONE continue as five-member group post-contract
WAKEONE confirms ZEROBASEONE will continue as a five-member group after individual contract conclusions, retaining the group identity for a planned May comeback.
ZEROBASEONE— allkpop2026-01-16
ENHYPEN release 7th mini 'THE SIN : VANISH'
ENHYPEN return on January 16 with seventh mini-album 'THE SIN : VANISH' and hip-hop title 'Knife' — first Korean comeback in seven months. Fan showcase held at Korea University's Hwajeong Tiger Dome the same day.
2026-01-12
40th Golden Disc Awards spotlight Stray Kids and IVE
The 40th Golden Disc Awards hand digital and album daesangs across the major K-pop acts of 2025. Stray Kids, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, ZEROBASEONE, and BOYNEXTDOOR each take key category wins.
2026-01-09
TWICE bring 'This Is For' tour in-the-round to North America
TWICE kick off the 2026 leg of the THIS IS FOR World Tour January 9 at Vancouver's Rogers Arena — first 360-degree in-the-round arena run for the group. North American leg wraps April 17 in Austin; Europe begins May 9 in Lisbon, ends June 4 at London's O2.
2026-01-08
ILLIT close debut-anniversary cycle with 'BOMB' lead single
BELIFT LAB's ILLIT roll out 'BOMB' as a digital lead-up single closing their second debut-anniversary year. Lucky Draw photocards from January retailer pre-orders see brisk early demand.
ILLIT— Soompi2026-01-05
Apink launch 15th anniversary with 11th mini 'RE : LOVE'
Apink kick off their 15th anniversary year with eleventh mini-album 'RE : LOVE' on January 5, title track 'Love Me More' — first comeback in nearly three years. Followed by anniversary concert 'The Origin : APINK' Feb 21–22 at Jangchung Arena.
2026-01-03
2025 MBC Gayo Daejejeon caps the year with collab stages
The 2025 MBC Gayo Daejejeon, held in late December and rebroadcast in the new year, is highlighted by cross-group collaboration stages featuring TWICE, aespa, NMIXX, and IVE.
November 2025(5)
2025-11-29
2025 MAMA Awards open Hong Kong leg with Stray Kids
Mnet's 2025 MAMA Awards open at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium with a Stray Kids opening set. The awards run a multi-night format spanning Hong Kong and Tokyo.
Stray Kids— Soompi2025-11-22
aespa add 'SYNK : PARALLEL LINE' tour Seoul encore
aespa add an additional Seoul night to their 'SYNK : PARALLEL LINE' world tour after high demand. Tour merch refresh adds new MY-targeted photocard sets for the encore stop.
aespa— allkpop2025-11-15
TWICE wrap Asia leg of 'THIS IS FOR' world tour
TWICE close the Asia run of their THIS IS FOR world tour with two final nights in Bangkok, ahead of the 2026 North America and Europe legs.
TWICE— Billboard2025-11-10
ITZY release 11th mini-album 'TUNNEL VISION'
ITZY drop their 11th mini-album 'TUNNEL VISION' with a powerful synth-pop title track. The release closes a six-month gap and primes the group for a 2026 comeback cycle.
ITZY— Soompi2025-11-04
2025 Melon Music Awards spread daesangs across the field
The 2025 Melon Music Awards in Incheon split top honors among major 2025 acts, with key wins for Stray Kids, IVE, BTS' returning members, and rookie group performances on the cypher stage.
October 2025(4)
2025-10-28
&TEAM showcase Japanese album 'Back to Life'
HYBE LABELS Japan's &TEAM hold a media showcase for their Japanese full album 'Back to Life'. The album lands on Oricon and Billboard Japan weekly charts on release.
&TEAM— Korea JoongAng Daily2025-10-15
i-dle headline W Korea 'Love Your W' cover
i-dle (formerly (G)I-DLE) lead the W Korea 'Love Your W' cover and breast-cancer awareness campaign event, with all five members in attendance.
(G)I-DLE— Koreaboo2025-10-10
RIIZE drop debut full album 'ODYSSEY'
SM rookie group RIIZE deliver their first studio album 'ODYSSEY' two years after debut. BRIIZE-targeted Lucky Draw rounds across major Korean retailers see chase-card resale spikes.
RIIZE— Soompi2025-10-02
G-Dragon closes Übermensch tour with two-night Hong Kong final
G-Dragon's first solo Asia tour since 2017 closes with a two-night Hong Kong AsiaWorld-Arena final. Galaxy Corporation confirm a tour film and live album are in post-production.
G-Dragon— Korea Times
September 2025(4)
2025-09-30
ITZY drop teaser trailer for 'TUNNEL VISION'
ITZY share a cinematic teaser for their upcoming 11th mini-album 'TUNNEL VISION', revealing a darker neon palette and a November release window.
ITZY— allkpop2025-09-22
TWICE release full album 'THIS IS FOR'
TWICE drop their fourth Korean studio album 'THIS IS FOR' alongside their 10th-anniversary world tour. ONCE photocard sets across nine member solos drive Lucky Draw demand.
TWICE— Billboard2025-09-15
KATSEYE release 'BEAUTIFUL CHAOS' EP
HYBE × Geffen's KATSEYE roll out their second EP 'BEAUTIFUL CHAOS' globally. The release powers the group's continued Western chart push following 'Gnarly'.
KATSEYE— Rolling Stone2025-09-05
aespa drop Rich Man single album
aespa's seventh release of 2025. MY photocard collectors note Karina + Winter chase versions are commanding 5× resale.
August 2025(4)
2025-08-30
All five TXT members re-sign with BIGHIT MUSIC
BIGHIT MUSIC confirm all five TXT members have renewed their exclusive contracts, securing the group's line-up ahead of their April 2026 mini-album rollout.
TXT— Soompi2025-08-22
Stray Kids drop KARMA mini-album with CEREMONY title track
Stray Kids continue their dominant 2025 with KARMA. Lucky Draw entries opened across 5 retailers — proxy demand spiking.
2025-08-12
ENHYPEN open 'WALK THE LINE' Japan dome tour
BELIFT LAB's ENHYPEN kick off the Japanese leg of their 'WALK THE LINE' tour at Vantelin Dome Nagoya, with subsequent dome dates in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka.
ENHYPEN— Korea Herald2025-08-04
LE SSERAFIM drop pre-release single 'SPAGHETTI'
LE SSERAFIM release pre-release single 'SPAGHETTI', a lead-up to their next EP cycle. The track quickly tops domestic and international iTunes charts.
LE SSERAFIM— Soompi
July 2025(3)
2025-07-25
BIGHIT confirm BTS to release 5th album in early 2026
BIGHIT MUSIC officially confirm BTS will return as a full group with their fifth studio album in early 2026, after the final members complete mandatory military service.
BTS— Korea JoongAng Daily2025-07-15
ILLIT return with 'BOMB BOMB'
BELIFT LAB's ILLIT release third mini-album with title track 'BOMB BOMB', extending their cute-pop branding while the group rolls out a Japan-focused promotion arc.
ILLIT— Soompi2025-07-10
KATSEYE's Gnarly goes viral on TikTok
HYBE × Geffen's global group breaks through with Gnarly. SIS (Soft Is Strong) photocards gain US/SEA collector interest.
June 2025(2)
2025-06-28
BTS' Suga completes mandatory military service
BTS member Suga is discharged from his alternative-service assignment in late June, completing the group's full discharge cycle ahead of group activities.
BTS— Korea Herald2025-06-13
LE SSERAFIM extend 'EASY CRAZY HOT' tour into autumn
LE SSERAFIM expand their EASY CRAZY HOT world tour with extra dates in Asia, North America, and Europe, capitalizing on continued international fan-base growth.
LE SSERAFIM— Billboard
May 2025(3)
2025-05-30
Jin opens 'RUN SEOKJIN_EP.TOUR' fan-meeting
BTS' Jin kicks off his 'RUN SEOKJIN_EP.TOUR' fan-meeting series in Goyang and continues to Tokyo, Osaka, Anaheim, and Newark as part of his post-discharge solo cycle.
BTS— Soompi2025-05-16
BTS Jin returns with Echo mini-album
Jin's first project after military discharge. ARMY photocard demand records broken on day-one.
2025-05-12
j-hope wraps 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' tour with Goyang encore
BTS' j-hope closes his first solo world tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' with two-night Goyang Stadium encore shows. The tour totals 31 shows across 15 cities.
BTS— Korea JoongAng Daily
April 2025(2)
2025-04-25
IU caps 'HEREH' Asia tour with Bangkok finale
IU wraps the Asia portion of her HEREH world tour with two-night dates in Bangkok. EDAM Entertainment confirm a North America and Europe leg follow-up.
IU— Korea Herald2025-04-15
BTS' RM and V complete mandatory military service
BTS members RM and V are discharged from active duty in mid-April, joining Jin and j-hope as members back from service ahead of the group's planned reunion.
BTS— Korea Herald
March 2025(3)
2025-03-30
Jisoo debuts solo with first mini 'AMORTAGE'
BLACKPINK's Jisoo releases her first official solo mini-album 'AMORTAGE' under her own label BLISSOO. Multiple physical versions push first-week sales onto Hanteo's top tier.
BLACKPINK— Soompi2025-03-21
aespa launch 'SYNK : PARALLEL LINE' Japan arena tour
aespa kick off the Japanese arena leg of their 'SYNK : PARALLEL LINE' world tour at Saitama Super Arena, building toward the autumn dome run.
aespa— Korea Herald2025-03-14
LE SSERAFIM release HOT single album
LE SSERAFIM follow up CRAZY with HOT. Lucky Draw photocards selling out in under 12 hours at major Korean retailers.
February 2025(2)
2025-02-25
G-Dragon's Übermensch becomes 2025's biggest solo K-pop comeback
G-Dragon's first studio album in seven years drops with HOME SWEET HOME as the title track. Photocard set already reselling at 3-4× retail.
2025-02-21
ATEEZ complete GOLDEN HOUR trilogy with Lemon Drop
ATEEZ wrap their three-part GOLDEN HOUR series. ATINY photocard market sees fresh demand for Pt.3 versions.
December 2024(2)
2024-12-15
Rosé's APT. with Bruno Mars makes Billboard chart history
BLACKPINK's Rosé and Bruno Mars team up on APT., the lead single from her debut album rosie. Top 10 in 50+ countries.
2024-12-06
TWICE × Megan Thee Stallion collab on STRATEGY
TWICE's first English single album features Megan Thee Stallion. ONCE pre-orders broke previous TWICE records.
September 2024(1)
2024-09-01
IU continues The Winning era with global tour
IU's The Winning world tour expands to 13 cities including LA, SP, and Tokyo. Photo-op merchandise sets are tour-exclusive.