BM of Kard will put out a solo single on Aug. 9, according to agency DSP Media, on Wednesday. He will release the digital single “Strangers,” which consists of a title track and “Bad Intentions.” The single comes about six months after the project single “Lost In Euphoria.” The agency uploaded a new logo for the upcoming project, inspired by a driving wheel, reflecting the mood of the mai...

When asked what kind of album “Smartphone” is, she said it’s an album brimming with various music styles. She added that she was able to widen her musical horizons on her latest five-song package. “I‘ve been yearning for this day to arrive because I wanted to show what I’ve done since putting out my first album. I think I have my own positive energy, and ‘Smartphone’ is an album with refreshing ...

Twice will also make its way back to the music charts on Aug. 26 with its 11th EP, “Between 1&2.” As the title suggests, the album hints that the girl group is ready for the second chapter of its musical career, as this marks its first release since all nine bandmates renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment. In November, the band released its 3rd LP, “Formula of Love: O+T=

Boy band Enhypen uploaded a poster for its forthcoming international tour Tuesday. It showed each of the seven members and the timetable for their first world tour that starts in Seoul on Sept. 17. After two concerts in Seoul, the band will head to the US in October, visiting fans in six cities, including Houston, Atlanta and New York. The following month, it will put on six shows in three...

J-Hope marks smooth start to BTS’ second chapter with solo EP, Lollapalooza debut

K-pop boy group BTS has announced the return of its own variety show, titled "Run BTS," after 10 months. "'Run BTS' will finally make a return after a 10-month break," the band said in a teaser video it shared on social media Monday. "Please look forward to the release, because the show would be more fun after being recharged." "Run BTS" is a South Korean web-based series starring the septet, w...

Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup has said there could be a way to allow members of K-pop supergroup BTS to perform overseas while carrying out their mandatory military service. Lee made the remark during a parliamentary defense committee meeting Monday, saying the issue can be handled without breaching the principle of "fairness and equity." "I believe there is a way to give BTS an opportunity to ...

In the two years away from the music business, Zico has used his time to take stock and recalibrate his mind. “I think I reflected a lot on myself. I deleted all the data within me during the two years, and I was able to reset myself as a musician. Now, I’m at a place where I can compose music in the best condition,” he said. Going back to “Freak,” the musician hopes he would come to music list...

NCT Dream will hold an exhibit in Seoul from Aug. 20 to Oct. 18, said Live Connect that organized the event Monday. The show “Dream Vibe” marks the band’s milestones while cherishing the memories it built with fans. A space inspired by “Life Is Still Going On,” from the repackaged version of first LP, will be created as part of the exhibit. A range of merchandise exclusive to the event will b...

The band’s third track “Cookie” is a dance-pop song based on hip-hop beats with unique lyrics. “We made this album with the same sincere heart we have when we bake cookies. In the same way people can’t think of any other food once they indulge in a delicious cookie, we want to put out music that people keep looking out for,” the band said in a press release about the new song. Ahead of its offi...

K-pop group Stray Kids put out its new digital single, titled "Mixtape: Time Out," on Monday, the group's agency said. "Aug. 1 is a meaningful day, when the name of the band's fandom 'Stay' was made, so the band prepared a surprise present to celebrate the fandom's birthday," JYP Entertainment said. "Mixtape: Time Out," released at midnight, is a rock genre song written by the members based on ...

The latest repackage album from Seventeen has come in fourth on the US Billboard's main albums chart, becoming the band's highest-charting album. "Sector 17" was fourth on the Billboard 200, selling 34,000 equivalent album units, Billboard said Sunday (US time) in a preview of the upcoming chart. The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums of the week in the United States, measured by equiv...

The UKiss leader says “Count On Me” to members and fans with his first EP

ITZY dropped a collaborative single with American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha on Friday. Yeji and Ryujin sang with the musician for a remake of “Break My Heart Myself,” her song from last year. The two members shared a video in June dancing to the song. Rexha thanked the two, sharing a clip from the video and writing on her Instagram: “‘Break My Heart Myself’ was always my favorite so...

J-Hope of K-pop sensation BTS will make history as the first Korean musician to take the main stage at Lollapalooza, an annual four-day music festival held in Chicago’s Grand Park. He is scheduled to perform as the main headliner on Sunday (US time). This year’s Lollapalooza kicked off on Thursday at noon, with some 170 big-name artists set to perform on eight different stages. J-Hope will perfo...