Jennie hits rare US radio milestone with 'Dracula' remix

Jennie has achieved a rare US radio milestone, becoming only the second K-pop-related artist to top Billboard's Adult Pop Airplay chart — a category K-pop has historically struggled to gain traction in despite its global popularity. According to Forbes on Monday, the remix of Tame Impala's "Dracula" featuring the Blackpink singer climbed one spot to No. 1 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart this week. The first K-pop-related song to top the chart was "Golden," the theme song from Netflix's animated f

2026-07-28 18:16:43:00

KARD bids farewell with final album, but leaves door open for reunion

For most K-pop groups, a first full-length album marks a beginning. For KARD, it marks an ending. Nearly a decade after debuting in December 2016, the four-member coed group will release its first studio album, “Where To Now? (Part.2): Nowhere,” on Tuesday before embarking on its final world tour next month. Following the tour, the members will part ways to pursue individual careers, bringing an end to one of K-pop's longest-running mixed-gender acts. The album arrives as both a farewell and a r

2026-07-28 07:00:00:00

Katseye teams up with Ed Sheeran, Demi Moore for new single 'Animal'

Hybe and Geffen Records' multinational girl group Katseye released "Animal" on Friday, featuring songwriting by Ed Sheeran and a cameo appearance by actor Demi Moore. Sheeran co-wrote the new single with Snow Patrol member and producer Johnny McDaid, Grammy-winning producer Blake Slatkin and songwriter Omer Fedi, whose credits include numerous international hits. The uptempo pop track, built on driving rhythms and electronic beats, explores the contrast between outward composure and instinctive

2026-07-24 16:33:59:00

Rapper E Sens contests summary fine in sexual assault case

Rapper E Sens has requested a formal trial after receiving a summary fine of 5 million won ($3,400) on charges of forcible molestation. According to local media reports Thursday, the 39-year-old musician is accused of forcibly molesting a woman in her 30s he met for the first time at a nightclub in Itaewon, Seoul, in August 2025. Prosecutors allege E Sens continued making physical contact and attempted to kiss the woman after she expressed her refusal. He is also accused of biting her neck and e

2026-07-24 14:51:01:00

KiiiKiii, AKMU top Billboard's midyear K-pop picks

Rookie girl group KiiiKiii and sibling duo AKMU topped Billboard's editorial picks for the best K-pop releases of 2026 so far, with KiiiKiii's "404 (New Era)" named the midyear's best K-pop song and AKMU's fourth full-length album "Flowering" selected as the best K-pop album. Billboard recently unveiled its Best K-pop Songs of 2026 and Best K-pop Albums of 2026 lists, highlighting standout releases from the first half of the year. Despite a wave of high-profile comebacks from industry heavyweigh

2026-07-23 15:30:42:00

Hybe, Korea Fashion Association partner to expand K-pop-based fashion business

Hybe has partnered with the Korea Fashion Association to promote collaboration between the entertainment and fashion industries in a bid to expand K-pop-inspired fashion products and related businesses, the company said Thursday. The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday to combine Hybe's artist intellectual property with the association's industry network and expertise to foster growth in the sector. The agreement was signed during the 2026 K-Fashion Connect event hosted by t

2026-07-23 13:39:25:00

NewJeans anniversary videos spark comeback speculation, but Ador says nothing decided

NewJeans' first group content in more than a year has fueled speculation about the group's return, but Ador said Wednesday that no decisions have been made regarding future activities. The agency released five videos on the group's official YouTube channel at midnight Wednesday to mark the fourth anniversary of NewJeans' debut — one featuring the group together and four individual videos. The group video drew particular attention as it featured Minji, whose future with the agency had remained un

2026-07-22 13:20:52:00

Kim Jang-hoon to hold Dokdo concert for Coast Guard

Singer Kim Jang-hoon will travel to Dokdo on Wednesday to hold a special concert with the Korea Coast Guard, his agency said Tuesday. The event was organized at the request of the East Regional Headquarters of the Korea Coast Guard for newly commissioned Coast Guard officers following the completion of their training. Kim will also perform alongside the Coast Guard band. Dokdo, administered by South Korea but also claimed by Japan, remains a politically sensitive symbol of the two countries' lon

2026-07-21 14:58:29:00

Jennie to release new single 'Less Than a Lover'

Blackpink's Jennie will release her new single "Less Than a Lover" on Friday after previewing the song at major international music festivals in the US and Europe. Her agency, Odd Atelier, announced Tuesday that the single will be released at 1 p.m. KST on major global streaming platforms. The agency also unveiled a teaser image showing Jennie and a man through the window of a truck, with a natural landscape in the background. Jennie participated in directing the music video as well as writing a

2026-07-21 13:57:01:00

Will Twice follow Blackpink's group-and-solo model?

Twice, now in its 12th year after comfortably overcoming K-pop's so-called "seven-year curse," has reached another major crossroads as the group approaches a second contract renewal with JYP Entertainment. Reports linking members Jeongyeon, Tzuyu, Chaeyoung and Jihyo to agencies outside JYP Entertainment have fueled speculation that the nine-member act could adopt a structure similar to Blackpink's — pursuing individual activities under separate management while continuing group promotions with

2026-07-20 15:14:54:00