Ateez to return on Nov. 13

Ateez signaled a new album release with a teaser video via its agency KQ Entertainment on Thursday. The teaser video centers on a ship sailing through huge waves and surviving a collision watched by skeletons, followed by the phrase “Crash to Begin.” The surreal ambiance set the mood for the upcoming set: “Golden Hour: Part 6.” The extended play will be unveiled on Nov. 13, about five months after the release of the 14th EP, “Golden Hour: Part 5.” The EP debuted atop the Billboard 200, marking t

Oct. 8, 2026

Twice fans question scale, access of 11th anniversary event

Twice’s upcoming 11th anniversary fan event has drawn criticism for its limited capacity and eligibility requirements, with just a few spots available for a fandom that regularly fills arenas and stadiums worldwide. JYP Entertainment announced Monday that the group will hold its “Once Upon A Thrill” fan party in Seoul on Oct. 17, with three sessions scheduled at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Each session will accommodate 250 people, bringing the total number of attendees to 750. Entry will be decide

Oct. 7, 2026

BTS fever grips Lima ahead of first-ever Peru concerts

BTS is set to perform its first concerts in Peru starting Wednesday, with the group’s arrival prompting a series of citywide events in Lima ranging from a temporarily renamed street to landmark illuminations. The group is set to perform at Estadio San Marcos on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday as part of the South American leg of its “Arirang” world tour. Ahead of the concerts, the Santiago de Surco district decided to temporarily rename a street “Avenida BTS” — “BTS Avenue” in English — until Sun

Oct. 7, 2026

Eric of The Boyz to hold photo exhibit next month

Eric of The Boyz has expanded his artistic horizons into photography and will host an exhibit in Seoul next month, agency Grid Entertainment said Wednesday. The show, “Baby Pink Letter Exhibition,” will run Nov. 7-13 at CCCS Hannam in Yongsan-gu. Eric uploaded five different versions of the event poster to promote the show and an interview-style piece in which he answers a dozen questions. “Pink is the color when someone’s heart is filled to the warmest degree,” the idol said in response to a qu

Oct. 7, 2026

FT Island to host Christmas Eve concert in Japan

FT Island will spend Christmas Eve with fans in Yokohama, Japan, its agency FNC Entertainment said Wednesday. The three-member band announced plans for a special “mini” concert dubbed “A Winter’s Night with Team FT Island.” The concert is named after “Winter’s Night,” a single FT Island dropped in the country in 2009. The news comes only 10 days after the trio wrapped up its “0 — XIX — III Fate” tour in Tokyo. Before the final show, it visited ten cities across Asia, from Seoul to Bangkok and Ku

Oct. 7, 2026

TWS to drop 2nd single in November

TWS announced Wednesday that it will drop its second single “To Us” on Nov. 2, via its agency Pledis Entertainment. The physical single will be released nearly seven months after TWS' fifth EP, “No Tragedy,” which was the group's first million-seller. Through the upcoming endeavor, the six members will candidly share their emotions and anxieties, offering courage and consolation to listeners. The boy group is currently touring Asia under “24/7: For: You,” and is set to go live in Singapore on Sa

Oct. 7, 2026

Katseye's 'Animal' charts 10th week on Billboard’s Hot 100

Katseye sits at No. 31 on Billboard’s Hot 100 with “Animal,” extending its stay on the main songs chart to 10 weeks straight, according to the latest chart published on Tuesday in the US. The single, which peaked on the chart at No. 24, is a prerelease and one of the two main tracks from its third EP “Wild.” The mini album has been on the Billboard 200 for seven weeks straight, ranking at No. 39 this week after making a chart-topping debut, a first for the group. Both the single and the EP are c

Oct. 7, 2026

What will Grammys’ Asian pop category look like without BTS, Stray Kids?

The Grammy Awards’ first best Asian pop music performance category will go ahead during the 2027 awards ceremony, but without two of the current biggest names in K-pop: BTS and Stray Kids. BTS announced in July that it would not submit music for consideration for the 2027 Grammy Awards, objecting to the newly created category and saying it hoped music could be appreciated without being divided by region or language. Stray Kids also made the choice to sit out this year’s submissions process. JYP

Oct. 6, 2026

And2ble to release 2nd EP later this month

Boy group And2ble will return with its second EP “Sequence 2: Attraction” on Oct. 27, agency YH Entertainment announced Tuesday. The mini album follows its May debut set, “Sequence 1: Curiosity,” which captured the subtle shift of budding curiosity despite anxiety toward facing a new world. It sold over 730,000 copies in one week — the fourth most for a debut album from a K-pop group. With the main track “Curious,” And2ble won first place twice on television music chart shows. The five members h

Oct. 6, 2026

Twice to celebrate 11th debut anniversary with 750 fans

Twice is set to host a fan party in Seoul to mark its 11th year, its label JYP Entertainment announced Monday. The event, “Once upon a Thri11,” will have the nine members meet and greet fans three times on Oct. 17. Each session will accommodate only 250 fans selected from the group’s official fan club through a lucky draw. The venue will be announced only to those invited. Last year, Twice celebrated its tenth debut anniversary with a fan meetup, “10lve Universe,” in Seoul. It opened up addition

Oct. 6, 2026

Babymonster to drop single in late October

Babymonster is poised to bring out new music on Oct. 23, label YG Entertainment announced Tuesday. The management company released a black poster with a hint of light, fashioned after a solar eclipse, but did not provide more details. The upcoming drop comes about four months after digital single “Sugar Honey Ice Tea,” which garnered 100 million views on YouTube in about 17 days, after topping the platform's 24-hour most-watched video list. Meanwhile, the group of six will resume world tour “Cho

Oct. 6, 2026

Blackpink’s 'Boombayah' music video logs 1.9b views

Blackpink’s "Boombayah” music video exceeded 1.9 billion views on YouTube as of Sunday, according to label YG Entertainment. It is the first time the music video for a debut single from a K-pop group has achieved the feat. The group now has three music videos to amass as many views, including “Ddu-du Ddu-du” and “Kill This Love.” “Boombayah” marked the beginning of the group’s career, released as one of the two tracks of its first single album, “Square One,” in August 2016. Since then, the quart

Oct. 6, 2026

Eric Nam to release fourth LP on Oct. 16

Singer-songwriter Eric Nam will return with his fourth LP, “Confessions of a Lonely Heart,” on Oct. 16, his first album release since 2024. The album will be released at 1 p.m. through major online music platforms, according to his agency, All My Anecdotes. Ahead of the release, Nam unveiled a teaser video through his official social media accounts, offering a glimpse into the album’s introspective mood. The video shows him spending time alone against quiet urban backdrops, including a riverside

Oct. 5, 2026

BTS launches South American leg of ‘Arirang’ tour in Colombia

BTS kicked off the South American leg of its “Arirang” world tour in Bogota, Colombia over the weekend, with V and Jimin drawing particular attention for their interactions with local fans during the group’s first full-group concerts in the country. The septet performed at Estadio El Campin on Oct. 2 and 3, opening a 14-show run across five South American cities, including Lima in Peru, Santiago in Chile, Buenos Aires in Argentina and Sao Paulo, through Oct. 31. V became one of the most talked-a

Oct. 5, 2026

Stray Kids Bang Chan donates W300m on birthday

Bang Chan of Stray Kids donated a combined 300 million won ($223,000) to three organizations on his birthday, bringing his charitable contributions this year to 500 million won, according to JYP Entertainment. Bang Chan, who turned 29 on Saturday, donated 100 million won each to Hearcycle, World Vision and marine environmental organization Our Sea of East Asia Network. His donation to World Vision will support its Dreaming Children program, which provides scholarships and tailored growth support

Oct. 5, 2026