And2ble to host fan concerts in Japan, Korea

And2ble will hold fan concerts in Seoul and Japan in December, according to its agency YH Entertainment on Tuesday. The five members announced “W!nter Inside” with a poster posing in front of a wintry backdrop, inviting fans to join them in Seoul on Dec. 5-6 and in Yokohama on Dec. 11-12. The quintet is set to release its second EP “Sequence 02: Attraction” on Oct. 27, about five months after the first mini album “Sequence: Curiosity.” The first EP sold over 730,000 copies in its first week, and

2026-10-14 10:46:23:00

BTS hits 5b Spotify streams with ‘Arirang’

BTS clocked 5 billion streams on Spotify with its fifth studio album, “Arirang,” Big Hit Music announced Wednesday, citing platform data. It recorded the most plays on Spotify among albums released this year. All 14 tracks from “Arirang,” including the instrumental track “No. 29,” which entirely consists of the sound of the South Korean Sacred Bell of Great King Seongdeok, have garnered more than 200 million streams. The LP generated over 110 million plays on the day of release and claimed the t

2026-10-14 10:37:14:00

The Boyz’ Q to host first solo fan meetup

Q of The Boyz is getting ready for his first solo meet-and-greet with fans, his agency Peachy announced Tuesday. The fan meeting “For Seasons” will take place in two parts at Coex Artium in Seoul on Nov. 17, once at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Q, the main dancer of The Boyz, ventured into acting as the male lead in the drama “My Idol, My Debut,” which aired in July. His first attempt at film is in a supporting role in the interactive sci-fi thriller “Apartment: In the Realm of Ripley,” set to premiere in

2026-10-13 12:04:40:00

NCT Wish’s 4th EP hits 1m sales upon release

NCT Wish’s fourth mini album is an instant million-seller, recording over 1.2 million in first-day sales, SM Entertainment said Tuesday. It brought out “I Spy” on Monday and extended its million-selling streak to a fourth consecutive set, which follows the second and third EPs, “Poppop” and “Color,” respectively, as well as its first full-length album, “Ode to Love.” All six tracks from the latest endeavor made Melon’s Top 100 and Hot 100. The youngest subunit of NCT is set to embark on its seco

2026-10-13 11:36:12:00

Le Sserafim adds seats to sold-out London show

Le Sserafim is opening more seats for its London show slated for Oct. 16, according to its agency Source Music on Tuesday. The group is set to perform at The O2 Arena in the British capital to kick off the European leg of its “Pureflow” tour. Tickets for the first stop had sold out, prompting the agency to add extra seats. This is Le Sserafim's first tour in the region, and the group will visit Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen and Berlin as well. The tour is titled after the second studio album, “Pu

2026-10-13 11:09:49:00

Blackpink’s Jennie marks 20th week on Billboard’s Hot 100 with ‘Dracula’

Jennie of Blackpink claimed the No. 6 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 dated Oct. 17 with her Tame Impala collaboration “Dracula,” according to the chart preview published in the US on Monday. The Australian rock band and Jennie came together to rearrange the single, which climbed up four rungs from the week before, staying among the top 10 on the main songs chart for 20 weeks, extending the longest run for a K-pop artist. The single is the first to make it among the top 10 for both acts, and is char

2026-10-13 10:35:14:00

Le Sserafim racks up 200m plays on Spotify with ‘Hot’

Le Sserafim scored 200 million plays on Spotify with “Hot” as of Saturday, agency Source Music said Monday. The quintet has had 12 songs reach the milestone. The pop hit is the focus track from the group's fifth EP, which rolled out in March 2025. The single made Billboard’s Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart at No. 19 and logged six weeks on both its Global 200 and Global 200 excl US charts, peaking at No. 45 and No. 21, respectively. At home, it has earned the quintet four trophies from television m

2026-10-12 12:07:26:00

Babymonster’s ‘Choom’ music video hits 200m views

Babymonster garnered 200 million views on YouTube with the music video for “Choom,” according to label YG Entertainment on Monday. This is the group’s 10th music video to achieve the feat in about five months. "Choom" went straight to the top of YouTube’s trending videos worldwide chart, was the most-viewed video in 24 hours on the platform and topped the daily global trending music videos ranking. “Choom” is the title track from the group's third EP, which sold over 600,000 copies in the first

2026-10-12 11:31:26:00

NCT Wish drops 4th EP, announces tour

NCT Wish is releasing the group's fourth EP, “I Spy,” on Monday, according to SM Entertainment. It unveiled the title track in advance at a showcase held in Seoul over the weekend that drew more than 10,000 fans, giving them the first listen of a highlight medley of the album's side tracks as well. Before wrapping up the event, the six bandmates set fans abuzz with news of their second concert tour, “Into the Wish: Face Our Wish.” They will kick it off with two nights in Seoul in mid-January at

2026-10-12 11:09:52:00

Le Sserafim tops Oricon chart again with 2nd single

Le Sserafim topped Japan's Oricon Daily Single Ranking with its second single album, “Made My Night,” upon its release in the country, according to agency Source Music on Sunday. The latest endeavor follows in the footsteps of its previous single, “Spaghetti,” which also debuted atop the chart in October 2025. “Made My Night” consists of two tracks, the lead single of the same title and a B-side track, “Aeiou.” The former landed on Billboard’s Bubbling Under Hot 100 at No. 14 after it was releas

2026-10-12 10:27:00:00