Stray Kids earn career-best Hot 100 debut with ‘This & That’

Stray Kids have reached new milestones on the Billboard charts, earning the group’s highest-ever Hot 100 ranking on Wednesday while extending their record-breaking run atop the Billboard 200 the day before. According to Billboard’s charts released Wednesday, the group’s latest title track “This & That” from its 10th EP debuted at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Stray Kids’ highest placement on the main singles chart to date. As of Tuesday, the EP simultaneously debuted at No. 1 on the B

2026-08-19 17:15:17:00

Cortis earns two MTV VMA nominations one year after debut

Cortis earned its first nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards, just one year after its debut, Big Hit Music announced Wednesday, becoming the first K-pop boy group to debut in the 2020s to be recognized by the US awards show. The five-member group — Martin, James, Juhoon and Keonho — was nominated in two categories for the 2026 MTV VMAs: best new artist and best K-pop, according to the list of nominees announced Tuesday. Cortis will compete for best new artist alongside rising international

2026-08-19 15:39:46:00

Cortis looks back on breakout first year, vows to ‘keep pushing forward’

Cortis celebrated the first anniversary of its debut on Tuesday, capping a breakout first year marked by record-setting achievements for a rookie K-pop group. Since debuting in August 2025, the five-member group — Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon and Keonho — has established itself as a self-producing act, jointly creating its music, videos and choreography. Nicknamed the “Young Creator Crew,” the group has become known for representing a young, creative generation. The group’s second EP, “Gree

2026-08-18 17:48:05:00

Why everyone is talking about Ateez’s San

It takes only a few seconds for Ateez’s San to command attention in “Bad.” Near the end of the group’s latest music video, the 27-year-old tilts his body sideways then snaps his upper body to the song’s Brazilian funk beat. With powerful movements and a provocative gaze, the fleeting sequence has become one of the most replayed moments of the boy band's latest promotions. Clips of the performance have swept across short-form platforms since Ateez released its 14th EP, “Golden Hour: Part 5,” on J

2026-08-18 14:40:19:00

Katseye follows intuition, embraces freedom in 3rd EP

Katseye returned Friday with its third EP, “Wild,” marking the latest chapter in the group’s artistic evolution since its debut two years ago. The five-track release explores themes of embracing intuition, emotions and individuality while breaking free from expectations and societal norms, according to the group’s agency. Leading the EP is lead track “Hootie Frutti,” a high-energy dance track built around Brazilian phonk-inspired percussion, punchy drum beats and pop production. The accompanying

2026-08-14 15:44:35:00

Stray Kids’ latest EP clocks up 3.28m first-week sales

Stray Kids is on course to set new career highs in both Korea and the US, as its latest EP surpassed the first-week sales of its previous LP and industry projections pointed to its strongest US chart debut yet. According to Hanteo Chart on Friday, the group’s 10th EP, “This & That,” released Aug. 7, sold approximately 3.28 million copies during its first week of release. The figure beats the 3.04 million copies recorded by its fourth LP, “Karma,” released a year ago. The result is particularly n

2026-08-14 15:24:50:00

Big Bang named first ambassadors for Korea's space agency

Big Bang has been appointed as the inaugural honorary ambassadors for the Korea AeroSpace Administration, becoming the first artists to represent the agency since its launch in 2024. According to YG Entertainment on Friday, the group will help promote Korea’s space ambitions and major aerospace initiatives, serving as a bridge between the agency and the public. “The Korea AeroSpace Administration appointed Big Bang to help engage the public in the country’s new journey in aerospace,” said KASA t

2026-08-14 15:01:13:00

Twice’s Chaeyoung to continue solo career outside JYP, pledges commitment to group

Twice member Chaeyoung announced Thursday that she will continue her solo music career independently following her departure from JYP Entertainment, while reaffirming that she will remain active as a member of the girl group. In a handwritten letter posted on Instagram, Chaeyoung said she wanted to personally share the news with fans before announcing that she would continue her musical journey through "Lil Fantasy." Lil Fantasy is Chaeyoung’s debut solo LP released in September 2025, as well as

2026-08-13 17:24:55:00

NCT to collaborate with Seoul Fashion Week for 10th anniversary project

NCT will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its multi-unit project through a special collaboration with Seoul Fashion Week, showcasing the group’s music and fashion with a series of events in September. SM Entertainment announced Thursday that the collaboration will take place during the 2027 Spring/Summer Seoul Fashion Week at Lotte World Tower in southern Seoul. It will feature an exhibition of the group’s stage outfits, a runway show and a charity flea market. Running from Sept. 4 to 6, the co

2026-08-13 17:17:42:00

Big Bang unveils new teaser images as 20th anniversary merchandise goes on sale

Big Bang released a new set of teaser images for its upcoming digital single on Thursday as the group continues to build anticipation for its long-awaited comeback. YG Entertainment released the group visual photo for “Biiig” through its official social media channels, six days ahead of the single’s release on Aug. 19, the anniversary of Big Bang’s debut. Unlike the bold red, blue and yellow color palette featured in earlier teasers, the latest images adopted a monochrome aesthetic. The members

2026-08-13 17:17:37:00