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June 2026(15)
2026-06-16
June Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has released June's brand reputation rankings for idol groups based on consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness. BTS continues to lead the rankings. Data was collected from May 17 to June 17.
2026-06-16
TREASURE, I.O.I, CORTIS, ZEROBASEONE, AKMU, BTS, and ILLIT Top Circle Charts
Circle Chart revealed its latest monthly and weekly chart rankings. CORTIS topped the physical album chart for May with their EP "GREENGREEN", which claimed two of the top three spots on the monthly chart with both regular and Weverse versions charting separately.
2026-06-16
BTS's 'ARIRANG' Makes NME's Best Albums of 2026 So Far
BTS landed on NME's midyear roundup of the 25 best albums of 2026. The group's latest studio album 'ARIRANG' was featured on the British publication's list published on June 16.
2026-06-16
RIIZE Breaks 1st-Day Sales Record With 'II' Mini Album
RIIZE released their second mini album 'II' on June 15, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST, featuring title track 'Do your dance.' The album sold 916,373 copies on its first day, breaking the group's previous sales record and topping iTunes charts.
2026-06-16
KATSEYE Unveils First Teaser Photos for 'WILD' Comeback
KATSEYE has released first teaser photos for their upcoming EP 'WILD,' which will include the single 'PINKY UP.' The album is scheduled for release on August 14, 2026.
2026-06-16
Grammy Awards Introduces New Asian Pop Music Performance Category for 2027
The Recording Academy announced the addition of a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance award category for the 2027 Grammy Awards. The category recognizes artistic excellence in Asian pop music. This expansion provides increased recognition opportunities for K-pop and other Asian pop artists at the Grammy Awards.
2026-06-14
ILLIT Takes 3rd Win For "It's Me" On Inkigayo
ILLIT won their third music show trophy for "It's Me" on the June 14 episode of SBS's Inkigayo, scoring 5,168 points. The song competed against I.O.I's "Suddenly" and aespa's "LEMONADE" for first place. SHINee, BABYMONSTER, and other artists also performed on the show.
2026-06-14
ILLIT Reveals Dorm For First Time In 'The Manager' Preview
ILLIT will be sharing a glimpse inside their dorm and everyday lives on MBC's 'The Manager'. The popular reality show released a preview of an upcoming episode featuring ILLIT members Wonhee and Minju as guests, including a sneak peek of the group's current dorm.
2026-06-14
TREASURE's "IF I" Becomes Fastest K-Pop MV of 2026 to Hit 100 Million Views
TREASURE's music video for their title track "IF I" surpassed 100 million views on YouTube on June 13 at approximately 4:49 p.m. KST, achieving this milestone in less than two weeks. The track is now the fastest K-pop music video of 2026 to reach this view count.
2026-06-14
RIIZE and BOYNEXTDOOR Members to Appear on Amazing Saturday
RIIZE's Wonbin and Sungchan, along with BOYNEXTDOOR's Sungho and Woonhak, will appear as guests on tvN variety show Amazing Saturday. A preview of the upcoming episode aired on June 13.
2026-06-14
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE Release 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE' Dance Practice Video
HYBE released a dance practice video for LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE's collaboration single 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE' on June 14. The video provides a detailed look at the choreography previously showcased during their performance on M Countdown.
2026-06-13
June Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed June's brand reputation rankings for girl groups based on consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes. IVE maintained their position at the top of the rankings.
2026-06-13
I.O.I Wins First-Ever Music Core Trophy With 'Suddenly'
I.O.I claimed their first music show win on MBC's Music Core with their 10th-anniversary track 'Suddenly,' scoring 7,815 points. The episode also featured performances by BABYMONSTER, BOYNEXTDOOR, and other artists.
2026-06-07
MEOVV Releases Dance Practice Video for 'DDI RO RI'
MEOVV released an official dance practice video for 'DDI RO RI,' the title track from their new EP 'BITE NOW,' on June 6. The video showcases all five members' choreography throughout the song.
2026-06-07
ILLIT Takes 1st Win For 'It's Me' On Music Core
ILLIT won their first music show trophy for 'It's Me' on the June 6 episode of MBC's Music Core, earning 7,072 points. The song competed against I.O.I's 'Suddenly' and AKMU's 'Paradise of Rumors.' aespa and TREASURE also performed on the episode.
May 2026(69)
2026-05-28
ZEROBASEONE Takes 2nd Win For 'TOP 5' On M Countdown
ZEROBASEONE won their second music show trophy for 'TOP 5' on the May 28 episode of M Countdown, defeating ILLIT's 'It's Me' with 6,650 points. LE SSERAFIM, AND2BLE, and other artists also performed on the show.
2026-05-28
SEVENTEEN's Vernon and The8 Unit V8 Announces Album Release and Concert Plans
PLEDIS Entertainment announced that SEVENTEEN members Vernon and The8's new unit V8 will release their debut album on June 29, 2026. The unit name combines 'V' from Vernon and '8' from The8. New concert dates were also confirmed.
2026-05-27
NMIXX And AKMU Earn Double Crowns On Circle Weekly Charts
NMIXX topped both the physical album and digital download charts with their new EP "Heavy Serenade" for the week of May 10–16. AKMU also achieved a double crown on this week's Circle charts.
2026-05-27
CORTIS's 'GREENGREEN' Spends 2nd Week in Billboard 200 Top 30
CORTIS's latest EP 'GREENGREEN' charted at No. 30 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart for its second consecutive week. The album originally debuted at No. 3 on the chart.
2026-05-27
BLACKPINK's 'How You Like That' Choreo Video Becomes First K-pop Video to Surpass 2 Billion Views
BLACKPINK's dance performance video for 'How You Like That' surpassed 2 billion views on YouTube on May 27, becoming the first K-pop choreography video to reach the milestone. The achievement marks another YouTube history record for the group.
2026-05-27
ZEROBASEONE Wins 1st Trophy for 'TOP 5' on Show Champion
ZEROBASEONE has won their first music show trophy for their new title track 'TOP 5' on the May 27 episode of Show Champion. The episode was a special format rather than a live broadcast. ZEROBASEONE defeated competitors including CORTIS's 'REDRED' and NMIXX's 'Heavy Serenade' for the top spot.
2026-05-27
Music Program "The Show" Announces Return Date After 7-Month Hiatus
Cable music show "The Show" officially announced its return after a 7-month hiatus. The program will resume on June 2, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST, marking its comeback since going off the air in November 2025.
2026-05-19
BTS And BLACKPINK Earn RIAJ Platinum Certifications For Streaming In Japan
BTS and BLACKPINK have received platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for streaming. The RIAJ's streaming certification system, implemented in 2020, awards certifications based on online streaming performance.
2026-05-19
WOODZ Sets Record for Longest Run in Melon Top 10 with 'Drowning'
WOODZ's 'Drowning' became the first song ever to spend 70 consecutive weeks in the top 10 of Melon's Top 100 chart. The milestone marks a record-breaking achievement on Korea's largest music streaming service.
2026-05-19
STAYC Announces 2026 Fan Concert Tour 'STAY CLOSER' Dates
STAYC officially announced their upcoming fan concert tour 'STAY CLOSER' on May 19, 2026. The tour kicks off with two nights in Seoul on August 22 and 23, followed by stops in Manila, Macau, and Taipei.
2026-05-19
NCT's Taeyong Tops iTunes Charts Worldwide With 'WYLD' Album
NCT's Taeyong made his solo comeback on May 18 with his full-length album 'WYLD' and its title track of the same name. The album and title track immediately topped iTunes charts globally.
2026-05-19
ATEEZ To Headline BST Hyde Park In London
ATEEZ has been announced as a headliner for British Summer Time (BST) Hyde Park 2026, the annual music festival held in London's Hyde Park. The festival features a star-studded lineup of major international artists.
2026-05-19
Stray Kids' "Walkin On Water" Becomes Their 19th Group MV To Reach 100 Million Views
Stray Kids' "Walkin On Water" music video surpassed 100 million views on May 19, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. KST. The music video was released on December 13, 2024, taking about one year, five months, and six days to reach the milestone. This marks the group's 19th music video to achieve 100 million views.
2026-05-19
IVE's Jang Won Young To Host 2026 Asia Artist Awards
Jang Won Young from IVE has been selected as MC for the 2026 Asia Artist Awards. The award show will take place over two days, December 5–6, 2026.
2026-05-19
LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chaewon To Take Break From Activities Due To Health
LE SSERAFIM member Kim Chaewon will be taking a break from upcoming scheduled activities due to health reasons. SOURCE MUSIC announced the hiatus on May 19, 2026. No specific return date was provided in the announcement.
2026-05-18
BABYMONSTER's "CHOOM" Becomes Fastest 2026 K-Pop MV To Reach 100 Million Views
BABYMONSTER's music video for "CHOOM" surpassed 100 million views on May 18 at approximately 2:50 p.m. KST, approximately 13 days and 21 hours after its release on May 4 at 6 p.m. KST. This marks the group's 11th official music video to reach the milestone.
2026-05-18
Song Joong Ki Announced As Presenter For 35th Seoul Music Awards
Song Joong Ki has been announced as a presenter for the 35th Seoul Music Awards. The ceremony announced on May 18 that the actor will attend in this capacity. Additional presenters are expected to be revealed.
2026-05-18
BABYMONSTER Becomes 3rd K-Pop Girl Group To Surpass 12 Million YouTube Subscribers
BABYMONSTER surpassed 12 million subscribers on their official YouTube channel on May 17 at around 6:30 p.m. KST, as announced by YG Entertainment. The milestone was reached approximately two years and two months after their official debut on April 1, 2024.
2026-05-17
WJSN's Dayoung Appears on MBC's 'The Manager' with RIIZE
WJSN's Dayoung shares a peek into her home and everyday life on MBC's reality show 'The Manager.' The upcoming episode features Dayoung waking up at 5 a.m. and studying English, with a meetup involving RIIZE.
2026-05-17
Jeon Somi Bickers With DAY6's Young K on Amazing Saturday I.O.I Episode
I.O.I members Jeon Somi, Kim Se Jeong, and Kim So Hye will appear as guests on tvN's variety show "Amazing Saturday." A preview clip shows Jeon Somi and DAY6's Young K bickering after training together previously.
2026-05-17
BTS's 'ARIRANG' Holds No. 8 on Billboard 200 for Eighth Consecutive Week
BTS's latest album 'ARIRANG' continues its chart run on the Billboard 200, spending its eighth consecutive week in the top 10 at No. 8 as of May 17. The album maintains strong performance on the US albums chart.
2026-05-17
CORTIS Debuts at No. 3 on Billboard 200 with 'GREENGREEN'
CORTIS has achieved their first top 10 debut on the Billboard 200 chart. Their new EP "GREENGREEN" debuted at No. 3 on May 17, marking a major milestone for the group.
2026-05-17
ILLIT, TXT, BTS, ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, NewJeans Top Billboard World Albums Chart
Billboard's World Albums chart for the week ending May 16 saw ILLIT's mini album "MAMIHLAPINATAPAI" debut at No. 1, marking the group's first album to enter the Billboard 200 top 50. TXT, CORTIS, TWS, BTS, ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, and NewJeans also occupied top positions on the chart.
2026-05-17
ILLIT Achieves Career High First-Week Sales With 'MAMIHLAPINATAPAI'
ILLIT achieved their highest first-week sales yet with their fourth mini album 'MAMIHLAPINATAPAI' and title track 'It's Me.' According to Hanteo Chart, the album set a new personal record for the group.
2026-05-17
TWS Unveils MV Teaser For "All The Possibilities"
TWS released a music video teaser for "All the Possibilities," a B-side from their new mini album "NO TRAGEDY" on May 18 at midnight KST. The full music video will drop on May 19 at 6 p.m. KST.
2026-05-17
aespa Releases "LEMONADE" Comeback Teasers
aespa has launched teasers for their full-length album "LEMONADE" with the title track of the same name. The group previously pre-released "WDA (Whole Different Animal)" featuring BIGBANG's G-Dragon. New teaser film and photos were released on May 18 at midnight KST.
2026-05-17
izna Announces June Comeback Date With 1st Teaser For 'SET THE TEMPO'
izna announced their upcoming comeback for June 8, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST with their third mini album 'SET THE TEMPO'. The I-LAND 2 girl group released their first teaser for the comeback on May 18 at midnight KST.
2026-05-17
IU Donates 300 Million Won to Multiple Causes on 33rd Birthday
IU celebrated her 33rd birthday by making five generous donations totaling 300 million won (approximately $200,283) under the name 'IUAENA.' EDAM Entertainment announced the donations on May 16.
2026-05-17
TXT Chosen As Yoajung's First Global Brand Models
TXT has been selected as the first-ever global models for the premium dessert franchise Yoajung. The brand cited TXT's unique identity and wholesome energy as reasons for the partnership.
2026-05-17
May Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute released May brand reputation rankings for 730 girl group members based on consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness. IVE's Jang Won Young ranked at the top. Rankings were determined using big data collected from April 17 to May 17.
2026-05-17
ENHYPEN Wins Three Awards Including Two Daesangs at ASEA 2026 Day 1
The Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2026 held its first ceremony night on May 16 at Belluna Dome in Japan. ENHYPEN won a total of three awards, including two Daesangs (Grand Prizes) for Artist of the Year and Album of the Year.
2026-05-17
NEXZ's Yu To Sit Out Japan Fan Signing Event Due To Entry Issues
NEXZ member Yu will not attend the group's 'Mmchk Special Japan Fan Sign Event' scheduled for May 17, 2026 KST due to unexpected administrative entry procedure difficulties. JYP Entertainment announced the absence on May 17 KST.
2026-05-16
CORTIS Takes 6th Win For 'REDRED' On Music Core
CORTIS won their sixth trophy for 'REDRED' on the May 16 episode of MBC's Music Core with 6,830 points. The song competed against ILLIT's 'It's Me' and AKMU's 'Paradise of Rumors.' Performances included aespa, NMIXX, BOYNEXTDOOR, and others.
2026-05-16
May Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute released brand reputation rankings for boy group members based on analysis of 755 artists. Rankings were determined using big data from April 16 to May 16, measuring consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness. BTS's Jimin topped this month's rankings.
2026-05-13
3 tripleS Members Sit Out Performance After Minor Car Accident
tripleS members ChaeYeon, HaYeon, and Sullin were involved in a minor car accident on May 13, 2026. MODHAUS advised the three members to rest and focus on recovery. As a result, they sat out the group's latest performance.
2026-05-13
aespa Releases Dance Practice Video for 'WDA (Whole Different Animal)' Featuring G-Dragon
aespa released the official dance practice video for their pre-release track 'WDA (Whole Different Animal)' featuring BIGBANG's G-Dragon on May 13. The song will be included on their upcoming studio album 'LEMONADE.' The video showcases the full choreography performed by all four members.
2026-05-13
KATSEYE Announces Stops For 2026 Tour 'THE WILDWORLD TOUR'
KATSEYE has announced 'THE WILDWORLD TOUR,' kicking off this fall with eight European cities starting in Dublin on September 1, followed by London on September 3 and Manchester on September 5.
2026-05-13
CORTIS Takes 3rd Win For 'REDRED' On Show Champion
CORTIS won their third music show trophy for 'REDRED' on the May 13 episode of Show Champion. The song competed against releases from BABYMONSTER, Billlie, NAZE, and ILLIT. Other K-pop artists including 82MAJOR and hrtz.wav also performed on the show.
2026-05-13
Music Program "The Show" Announces Official Return
Cable music program "The Show" is officially returning seven months after going off the air. The first episode is scheduled to air on June 2, 2026. The production team has recently met with entertainment agencies to prepare for the resumption.
2026-05-12
BTS Earns Circle Quadruple Million Certification; P1Harmony Achieves Platinum
Circle Chart has announced its latest batch of official certifications. BTS earned a quadruple million certification, while P1Harmony achieved platinum status. The certifications apply to music released on or after January 1, 2018.
2026-05-12
TXT, AKMU, BTS, TWS, NEXZ, And ILLIT Top Circle Monthly And Weekly Charts
Circle Chart revealed its latest monthly and weekly rankings. TXT achieved a double crown on the April charts, topping both the physical album chart and digital download chart. Multiple idol groups dominated the top five positions.
2026-05-12
Jennie and Tame Impala's 'Dracula' Reaches No. 10 on Billboard Hot 100
Jennie of BLACKPINK and Tame Impala's collaborative remix of 'Dracula' has reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking both artists' first top 10 hit on the chart. The song represents a major chart milestone for both the K-pop idol and the alternative artist.
2026-05-12
Jungkook Talks About ARIRANG World Tour and His Love for the Stage
BTS's Jungkook recently did a photo shoot for Harper's Bazaar Korea in collaboration with luxury watchmaker Hublot, where he serves as a global brand ambassador. In the accompanying interview, Jungkook shared his thoughts on the shoot and discussed his passion for performing.
2026-05-12
fromis_9 Confirmed for July Comeback with Full-Length Album
fromis_9 will make a comeback in July with a full-length studio album, according to confirmation from their agency ASND on May 12, 2026. This marks the group's return with a studio album.
2026-05-11
IVE's Agency Updates Legal Action Against Malicious Posts and Deepfake Content
STARSHIP Entertainment released a statement on May 11 addressing its ongoing legal response against individuals spreading defamatory content about IVE members, including deepfake materials.
2026-05-11
SBS K-EXPO Inkigayo in Paris Unveils First Artist Lineup
SBS announced the first artist lineup for 'K-EXPO Inkigayo in Paris,' a special event commemorating the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France. SHINee's Taemin and NCT WISH will perform at the event.
2026-05-11
IU, Byeon Woo Seok Balance Fun and Professionalism on 'Perfect Crown' Set
MBC's 'Perfect Crown' released a making-of video showing behind-the-scenes footage from the drama set. The video features IU and Byeon Woo Seok discussing their characters and interactions on set.
2026-05-11
SEVENTEEN's Dino Confirmed for Solo Debut as Picheolin
PLEDIS Entertainment announced that Dino will make his solo debut under the alter ego Picheolin. His first mini album '吉BOARD' will be released on August 3, 2026. The album name combines the Chinese character '吉' (meaning good fortune) with the English word 'BOARD' to reference 1990s Korean street culture.
2026-05-11
Heeseung's Agency Confirms Solo Debut Plans as EVAN
EVAN (Heeseung), formerly of ENHYPEN, is preparing new music for a June 2026 release as a solo artist. BELIFT LAB confirmed the plans on May 11, stating further details will be announced later. Heeseung originally debuted in 2020 as a member of ENHYPEN.
2026-05-11
BABYMONSTER Announces 2026-27 World Tour "CHOOM" Stops in Asia & Oceania
BABYMONSTER has announced tour dates and venues for their 2026-27 world tour "CHOOM" across Asia and Oceania. The tour will include stops in Seoul, multiple Japanese cities, Manila, Macau, Jakarta, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Singapore, Auckland, and other locations.
2026-05-10
KMA (KM Chart Awards) 2026 Announces 1st Lineup
The KMA 2026 revealed its first lineup of performing artists. TXT and CORTIS are among the seven artists announced for the ceremony. The awards show will take place on July 25 at Korea University's Hwajeong Tiger Dome.
2026-05-10
BTS's "ARIRANG" Spends Record-Breaking 7th Week In Top 10 Of Billboard 200
BTS's latest album "ARIRANG" ranked No. 7 on the Billboard 200 chart for its seventh consecutive week. The album continues its record-breaking run in the top 10 of the most popular albums in the United States.
2026-05-10
TXT, BTS, ENHYPEN, CORTIS, NewJeans, Stray Kids, and ATEEZ Dominate Billboard World Albums Chart
Billboard's World Albums chart for the week ending May 9 was swept by K-pop groups. TXT's mini album '7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns' held the No. 1 position for its second consecutive week and also charted at No. 98 on the Billboard 200. Multiple other major groups including BTS, ENHYPEN, CORTIS, NewJeans, Stray Kids, and ATEEZ also secured top positions on the chart.
2026-05-10
CORTIS Achieves 6th Highest 1st-Week Sales for Boy Group in Hanteo History
CORTIS released their second EP "GREENGREEN" on May 4, 2026, selling over 1 million copies in its first week. The group set a new personal record, surpassing their debut EP's first-week sales of 436,367 copies, and achieved the 6th highest 1st-week sales for a boy group in Hanteo history.
2026-05-10
FIFTY FIFTY Announces June Comeback Date With 1st Teaser For "Imperfect-I'mperfect"
FIFTY FIFTY has announced their summer comeback with a new mini album titled "Imperfect-I'mperfect" set to release on June 1, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST. The group officially revealed the comeback date and details on May 11 at midnight KST, along with the first teaser for the release.
2026-05-10
BOYNEXTDOOR Releases MV for Pre-Release Single 'Knock Knock'
BOYNEXTDOOR dropped the music video for 'Knock Knock,' a pre-release track from their upcoming first studio album 'HOME,' on May 11 at midnight KST. The track was produced by Zico and Pop Time, and co-composed by member Jaehyun.
2026-05-10
TWS Takes 2nd Win For 'You, You' On Inkigayo
TWS won their second music show trophy for 'You, You' on the May 10 episode of SBS's Inkigayo with 4,743 points. BABYMONSTER, NCT WISH, and other artists performed on the show.
2026-05-10
IU and Byeon Woo Seok Shine in 'Perfect Crown' Episode 9 Making-Of Video
MBC's 'Perfect Crown' released a making-of video for episode 9 showcasing the actors' dedication to their craft. IU and Byeon Woo Seok filmed multiple takes of their hugging scenes to perfect their performances.
2026-05-10
NMIXX's Haewon and Bae + LE SSERAFIM's Chaewon and Kazuha on Amazing Saturday
NMIXX's Haewon and Bae, along with LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chaewon and Kazuha, will appear as guests on the tvN variety show 'Amazing Saturday.' A preview of the episode aired on May 9, with the full episode airing the following week.
2026-05-09
IU Stars in MBC's 'Perfect Crown' Royal Romance Drama
IU will appear in MBC's 'Perfect Crown,' a drama set in an alternate universe where modern Korea is a constitutional monarchy. The series follows Seong Hui Ju (IU), a chaebol heiress who pursues a divorce from Grand Prince Byeon Woo Seok.
2026-05-09
NewJeans Sued Over Alleged Plagiarism in 'How Sweet'; ADOR Responds
ADOR has issued an official statement after NewJeans, the agency, and HYBE were sued by four songwriters over alleged similarities between the 2024 hit 'How Sweet' and another composition. The lawsuit was reported by Billboard on May 8.
2026-05-09
BLACKPINK's Lisa to Headline FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony
BLACKPINK's Lisa has been announced as a headliner for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Los Angeles. FIFA officially confirmed the announcement on May 9. The World Cup will hold opening ceremonies across three different host countries.
2026-05-09
May Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute released May's brand reputation rankings for male idol groups based on consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes. BTS maintained the top position in the rankings.
2026-05-08
Stars Shine on Red Carpet at 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards
The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony took place on May 8 at COEX in Seoul. Various actors, entertainers, and K-pop stars attended the prestigious awards show and walked the red carpet.
2026-05-08
TWS Takes 1st Win For "You, You" On Music Bank
TWS won their first music show trophy for "You, You" on the May 8 episode of Music Bank, defeating NEXZ's "Mmchk" with 9,538 points. The group's debut single achieved the milestone win.
2026-05-08
ITZY's Ryujin Stars in Horror-Thriller Film 'Shaving'
ITZY's Ryujin has been cast in the upcoming horror-thriller film 'Shaving' alongside Roh Jeong Eui and others. The film completed filming in March 2026 and is entering post-production, with a theatrical release planned for the second half of 2026.
2026-05-08
Winners Announced for 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards
The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony was held on May 8 at COEX in Seoul, hosted by Shin Dong Yup, Suzy, and Park Bo Gum. The Baeksang Arts Awards are one of South Korea's most prestigious honors, established in 1965.
2026-05-08
BOYNEXTDOOR Announces First Studio Album 'HOME' Comeback for June 8
BOYNEXTDOOR has announced their first studio album 'HOME' will be released on June 8 at 6 p.m. KST. A teaser was revealed on May 8 for the upcoming comeback.
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.