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Katseye’s Sophia to sit out European tour amid ongoing hiatus
Sophia of Katseye will not participate in the European and UK leg of the group’s “The Wildworld Tour” as she continues her hiatus to focus on her well-being, the group’s management said Monday. Hybe x Geffen Records announced through Katseye’s official Weverse that Sophia will sit out on the tour dates scheduled from Tuesday to 17. “Sophia is focusing on her well-being, and the company remains fully committed to providing her with all the support and resources needed,” it wrote. “We sincerely as
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LG’s washing machines get virtual girl group singing ‘I Wash’
A new idol group has entered the K-pop scene, but there is no entertainment agency behind it. There is a washing machine. "AI-Dol," the five-member virtual girl group from LG Electronics, breaks with the traditional K-pop roles of vocals, dance and rap. Instead, each member takes on a role inspired by a key washer-dryer feature, from large capacity and all-in-one washing and drying to artificial intelligence-powered laundry sensing. Launched Friday, AI-Dol is the South Korean home appliance-make
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Enhypen scores first Billboard 200 No. 1 with ‘The Sin: Bliss’
Enhypen has landed its first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with its eighth EP, “The Sin: Bliss,” marking a new career high for the K-pop boy group. Billboard announced Sunday that the album will debut atop the Billboard 200 dated Sept. 5 after earning 98,000 equivalent album units in the US during the tracking period. Of the total, 92,000 units came from traditional album sales, while streaming numbers accounted for another 6,000 units. The achievement marks Enhypen’s first Billboard 200 No. 1 sinc
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BTS' 'Arirang' ranks No. 2 on Billboard Top Tours chart
BTS generated over US$102.5 million revenue in July through its ongoing “Arirang” world tour, claiming the No. 2 spot on Billboard’s Top Tours chart. The tour attracted 582,000 concertgoers with eight shows in July. The Weeknd sat atop the ranking at US$12.4 million grossed with 16 shows. Billboard said the septet is “the third act to gross a reported $100 million in multiple months,” joining Beyonce and Bad Bunny. BTS had topped the monthly tours revenue tally in both April and May. The tour ha
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TXT’s Yeonjun to release Michael Buble cover
Yeonjun of Tomorrow X Together is set to release his cover of Michael Buble’s 2005 hit song “Home” online on Tuesday, according to label Big Hit Music. Yeonjun sang the ballad on “The Seasons,” a live music show hosted by singer Sung Si-kyung, last month, saying that it was the song that earned him the first nod for his music abilities when he was a trainee. The idol has been building up his solo career. He released his second solo EP, “No Labels: Part 02,” in July and it entered the Billboard 2
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NCT’s 10-year celebration to take over Seoul
NCT will mark the 10th anniversary of its debut with a citywide celebration in Seoul, according to label SM Entertainment on Monday. The mega group is set to infuse the city with its signature color and a parade of music. Starting Tuesday, fountains along the Han River will shoot up water to the tunes of its subunits — NCT127, NCT Dream, WayV, NCT Wish and and NCT U — while lights surrounding Seokchon Lake will cast the neighborhood in a pearly champagne hue. The 23-member group's costumes will
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Ive tops 400m for 1st time with ‘I Am’ music video
Ive now has a music video that garnered more than 400 million plays on YouTube, with “I Am” reaching the milestone on Sunday, according to Starship Entertainment. “I Am” is one of the two focus tracks from the girl group's first studio album, “I’ve Ive,” which rolled out in April 2023. The single topped all major music charts at home and earned the group nine trophies from television music chart shows. It charted 22 weeks on Billboard’s Global 200 and 33 weeks on Global Excl. US. Meanwhile, the
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Enhypen claims 1st No. 1 on Billboard 200 with 'The Sin: Bliss'
The latest album from K-pop boy group Enhypen has debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard's main albums chart, earning the group its first chart-topper. Billboard said in a preview of this week's chart on Sunday (US time) that the band's eighth EP, "The Sin: Bliss," took the top spot on the Billboard 200, ahead of Ella Langley's "Dandelion" and Olivia Rodrigo's "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love." This marks the first time the group has reached No. 1 since its debut in November 2020. Before
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Has 'APT.' made Rose too selective?
Bruno Mars made an unusual request of Rose recently. Speaking to local media about his concerts scheduled for South Korea in May 2027, the 16-time Grammy winner turned directly to his "APT." collaborator. "Rosie, if you're listening, if you're watching, what do I have to do, for me and you to do 'APT.' in Korea?" Mars said in the interview video. "She's expensive these days. She doesn't even answer my call." It was, of course, a passing joke. But something remarkable lay beneath it: For all of K
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Stray Kids' Lee Know donates W100m for Nepal flood relief
Stray Kids member Lee Know has donated 100 million won ($72,700) to support children and families affected by severe flooding in Nepal, his agency JYP Entertainment said Sunday. Lee Know made the donation Friday through international relief organization World Vision Korea. The funds will be used to provide food and nutrition, temporary shelter, clean water and sanitation support to communities affected by the floods. "I hope my contribution can be of some help to those going through such a diffi
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Blackpink shifts back to solo mode as Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa line up releases
Blackpink is shifting its focus back to individual activities, with Jennie, Jisoo and Lisa lining up new solo releases following the group’s 10th anniversary. The quartet spent the latter half of 2025 and early 2026 on its “Deadline” world tour before releasing its third EP of the same name in February, its first group album in nearly four years. Though met with controversy due to a lack of meaningful group celebrations, the group also celebrated the 10th year since its debut on Aug. 8. With tho
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Fan culture or public nuisance? Doll-covered railings outside HYBE headquarters irk residents
The growing trend of K-pop fans hanging dolls from pedestrian railings near HYBE’s headquarters in Seoul has prompted debate over how far fan activities should extend into public spaces. Dozens of so-called "rat jerky dolls," along with letters and other fan-made items that had covered the railings outside the main entrance to the company building for months, were recently removed by sanitation workers from the Yongsan-gu Office following a series of complaints from local residents, news reports
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K-pop’s summer songs are slowing down
For years, K-pop’s formula for a summer hit was straightforward: bright hooks, energetic choreography and songs designed to soundtrack festivals, beaches and vacations. From Red Velvet’s “Red Flavor” to Sistar’s “Touch My Body,” summer releases were often built around high-energy choruses meant to beat the heat. This year, however, the mood has changed. Rather than turning up the tempo, several artists have opted for slower, more restrained songs that lean into the season’s lingering warmth inst
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Kim Jaehwan to hold standalone concert
Kim Jaehwan announced that he will have a concert in Seoul for two days, via agency WakeOne Entertainment on Thursday. Set for Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, the two-date show, dubbed “Blank,” is the first standalone gig for him since he was discharged in December last year. In April, he hailed his comeback with digital single “I’ll Be There,” writing both the lyrics and melodies as well as playing guitar for the self-written work. The single made “The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2026 (So Far): Staff Picks” lis
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Highlight turns back clock for fan concert
Highlight’s four members are ready to go back to the trainee days for a fan concert, slated to be held in Seoul on Oct. 16-18, Around Us Company announced Friday. The foursome has hosted a series of unusual fan concerts, from private eye themes to a hypermarket concept. The October gig is titled “I am an idol in 18th year but am a trainee yet to debut in this world?!” and the members will challenge themselves to a string of quests to regain their fans. It will be the first fan concert in about 1
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