BTS wraps North American leg of ‘Arirang’ tour, drawing 1.92 million fans

BTS wrapped up the North American leg of its “Arirang” world tour after drawing some 1.92 million concertgoers across 31 sold-out shows and setting new records during the final stop in Los Angeles. The group performed in 12 North American cities, beginning in Tampa, Florida, before concluding the run with four shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California on Sept. 1-2 and 5-6. The four Los Angeles concerts drew a combined 282,000 concertgoers. Including the four concerts it held at the stadiu

2026-09-08 14:26:32:00

Evan begins solo journey, but can he carve out an identity beyond Enhypen?

Evan, formerly known as Heeseung of Enhypen, began his solo career with his first EP, “Death of Me,” putting his own ideas and personal stories at the center of his music on Monday. However, the release brings back a question that has followed the singer since he left Enhypen in March: What will distinguish Evan from the artist audiences already knew as Heeseung? Evan withdrew from the group after discussions with Belift Lab and decided to remain under the agency as a solo artist. “I’ve spent a

2026-09-08 13:49:47:00

SM faces backlash after former NCT member Taeil’s outfit sold at charity flea market

SM Entertainment is facing criticism after an outfit previously worn by former NCT member Taeil, who is in jail for rape, was sold at a charity flea market held to mark the group’s 10th anniversary. The controversy emerged Sunday after a fan who attended the NCT Flea Market in Seoul posted photos on X of a black jacket they had purchased for 150,000 won ($111), later identifying it as an outfit Taeil wore in NCT 127’s 2018 music video for “Chain.” “What fan would want to buy a criminal’s clothes

2026-09-07 16:59:59:00

NewJeans’ ‘Super Shy’ surpasses 900 million Spotify streams

NewJeans’ hit song “Super Shy” has surpassed 900 million streams on Spotify, becoming the group’s third song to reach the milestone, according to Ador on Sunday. As of Friday, “Super Shy” has accumulated 900,048,067 streams on the global music platform. “Omg” and “Ditto” are the other two NewJeans tracks to have surpassed 900 million streams. Released in July 2023 as part of the group’s second EP, “Get Up,” ‘Super Shy” is characterized by its upbeat sound built around Jersey club rhythms. The so

2026-09-06 22:00:06:00

K-pop choreography splits along gender lines: harder for boy groups, freer for girl groups

The gender divide in K-pop choreography is taking a new shape, with boy groups pushing toward more physically demanding performances and girl groups moving in the opposite direction, embracing freer movement that puts individual character and expression at the forefront. NCT 127 and rookie girl group Tuide offered contrasting examples of the trend when both released new music on Aug. 24. At a press conference for NCT 127’s seventh LP “Blingy” in southern Seoul, the members repeatedly singled out

2026-09-06 17:16:23:00

Santos Bravos win 2 awards at Premios Juventud

Hybe Latin America’s boy group Santos Bravos picked up two awards at this year’s Premios Juventud (Youth Awards), adding to the five-member group’s growing presence in the Latin music market. Santos Bravos won awards for favorite group or duo of the year and male new generation at the 23rd annual Premios Juventud, Thursday in Marbella, Spain. Organized by TelevisaUnivision, Premios Juventud is one of the best-known awards shows in Latin pop culture, recognizing artists and creators across music,

2026-09-06 13:14:05:00

Exo ticket crackdown reignites debate over Korea-first K-pop presales

SM Entertainment’s aggressive response to suspected fraudulent ticket purchases for Exo’s upcoming encore concerts has reignited a broader debate over K-pop’s growing use of domestic-first ticket presales, with overseas fans questioning whether measures intended to curb scalping are unfairly limiting their access to concerts in Korea. On Wednesday evening, the agency said it had identified multiple bookings suspected of having been made through “abnormal methods” during the fan club presale for

2026-09-03 16:59:33:00

Coachella reportedly pursuing BTS for 2027 lineup

BTS could be headed to Coachella next year, with the festival’s organizer reportedly stepping up efforts to book the group for its 2027 lineup. Goldenvoice, which organizes the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, is reportedly in intense negotiations to secure BTS, according to Hits Daily Double. The report comes as the festival begins taking shape ahead of its return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, on April 9-11 and April 16-18. According to the publication, Tame Impala and

2026-09-03 15:35:38:00

MuseM expands artist IP business with Enhypen immersive exhibition

Entertainment platform MuseM is expanding its artist intellectual property business by taking charge of global licensing for an immersive exhibition built around Enhypen’s music and creative universe. “House of Vampire — Dive into Enhypen Chronicle” opened Aug. 13 at Ara Art Center in Jongno-gu, central Seoul, following an earlier run in Tokyo. The exhibition combines music, visual content, spatial design and interactive elements around the vampire narrative that has played a recurring role in E

2026-09-03 12:09:32:00

Jennie’s ‘Fallen Angel’ music video draws mixed reactions

Jennie’s music video for her latest single has sparked debate online, with some viewers criticizing the imagery used while others argue that the scenes are symbolic of the song’s themes. The Blackpink member released “Fallen Angel” and its music video on Aug. 28. The minimalist track is built around a lyrical guitar melody and restrained vocals. Much of the discussion has centered on scenes toward the end of the video. Children dressed in white robes and red veils appear holding candles, followe

2026-09-02 14:38:34:00