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Cortis Becomes First K-Pop Group to Headline NBA All-Star 2026 Event
Cortis makes history as the first K-pop group to headline NBA All-Star 2026's Crossover Concert Series in Los Angeles, performing hits and debuting new track "YOUNGCREATORCREW."
February 18, 2026 08:02 AM EST
TWICE To Return to 'The Tonight Show' on Feb. 23 Amid 'This Is For' World Tour
TWICE returns to "The Tonight Show" on Feb. 23 amid their "This Is For" world tour, as the group continues to promote its latest music and expand its U.S. presence.
February 18, 2026 06:02 AM EST
Lim Young Woong Dominates 33rd Hanteo Music Awards With Triple Crown Achievement
Lim Young Woong sweeps the 33rd Hanteo Music Awards 2025 with a triple crown, winning WhosFandom, Best Popular Artist, and Special Award – OST.
February 16, 2026 06:02 AM EST
Former Crayon Pop Member Choa Hospitalized Ahead of Twin Birth After High‑Risk Pregnancy
Former Crayon Pop member ChoA is hospitalized with contractions and bleeding while expecting identical twins, in a closely monitored high‑risk pregnancy following her past cervical cancer recovery.
February 16, 2026 06:02 AM EST
Park Seo Joon Shares Kim Ji Soo's Wedding Invitation, Teasing Upcoming March 28 Ceremony
Park Seo‑joon shares Kim Ji‑soo's wedding invitation, confirming the singer will marry his longtime partner on March 28 in a private ceremony.
February 14, 2026 11:02 PM EST
Hwang Bo Ra Faces Backlash and Issues Apology for Accident‑Themed Macadamia Promotion Video
Actress Hwang Bo Ra apologizes after backlash over an accident‑themed macadamia promotion video, drawing criticism for using a staged car crash to sell snacks.
February 14, 2026 11:02 PM EST
BLACKPINK To Light National Museum of Korea Pink To Celebrate Drop of Comeback EP 'Deadline'
BLACKPINK lights the National Museum of Korea pink in a first‑ever K‑pop collaboration celebrating the release of their comeback EP "Deadline."
February 13, 2026 03:02 AM EST
ZeroBaseOne Drops Four Members, To Continue With Five Members for a 'New Season'
ZeroBaseOne continues as a five‑member group after four members leave, marking the start of a "new season" for the K‑pop project act.
February 13, 2026 03:02 AM EST
WINNER Song Min Ho's Trial On Military Service Violation Postponed to April, Singer Accused Of Neglecting Public Service Worker Duties
WINNER's Song Min Ho faces trial over alleged neglect of public service duties, as his first hearing on military service violation charges is postponed to Apr. 21.
February 12, 2026 08:02 AM EST
Netflix Says Release Date for Cha Eun Woo's 'The WONDERfools' Still Under Discussion Following Star's Tax Evasion Issue
Netflix says the release date for Cha Eun Woo's "The WONDERfools" is still under discussion after reports of a May 2026 premiere amid his tax evasion probe.
February 12, 2026 08:02 AM EST
BLACKPINK's Jennie Buys $13M Building in Yongsan in Cash
BLACKPINK's Jennie buys a $13.8 million former Iraqi embassy building in Yongsan, Seoul, paying in full cash amid booming redevelopment in the area.
February 11, 2026 07:02 AM EST
DAWN Says He Has Let Go Of 'Flashy' Fashion Choices Following Break-Up with HyunA
Singer DAWN reveals he has moved on from flashy fashion following his breakup with HyunA, now favoring simple, comfortable style over bold, eye‑catching outfits.
February 11, 2026 07:02 AM EST
IVE's 'Bang Bang' Tops YouTube Trending and Hits Major Charts Ahead of 'REVIVE+' Comeback
IVE's "BANG BANG" tops YouTube Korea's trending chart and charts on Melon and iTunes worldwide ahead of the group's second full album "REVIVE+," set for release on Feb. 23, 2026.
February 11, 2026 04:02 AM EST
ENHYPEN's Jake on Producing 'The Sin: Vanish' and the Unseen Realities of Kpop Idol Life
ENHYPEN's Jake talks about producing "The Sin: Vanish," his creative journey, and the lesser‑seen pressures of life as a K‑pop idol.
February 11, 2026 04:02 AM EST
X:IN Gear up for February Comeback With 4th Mini-Album 'Hyper' After 5-Month Break
K-pop girl group X:IN ends a five-month break with fourth mini-album "Hyper," dropping February 20, 2026, featuring powerful concept teasers and full comeback promotions.
February 08, 2026 02:02 AM EST
'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Vocalist EJAE Drops New Song 'Time After Time' After Historic Grammy Win
"K-Pop Demon Hunters" vocalist EJAE releases new single "Time After Time" following her historic Grammy win for "Golden," highlighting her rising global impact as singer-songwriter.
February 08, 2026 02:02 AM EST
LEGO Partners With Netflix To Bring 'Kpop Demon Hunters' Sets
LEGO teams up with Netflix to launch "KPop Demon Hunters" sets, bringing the hit film's colorful K-pop heroes, demons, and fan-favorite character Derpy into creative brick play.
February 06, 2026 09:02 AM EST
Korean Music Awards 2026: Effie, NMIXX, Jennie & Lee Chanhyuk Dominate Nominations List
Effie, NMIXX, Jennie, and Lee Chanhyuk lead the 2026 Korean Music Awards nominations, highlighting top K-pop and indie acts ahead of the 23rd KMA ceremony.
February 06, 2026 09:02 AM EST
BLACKPINK's Lisa Confirms 'Notting Hill'‑Inspired Netflix Romantic Comedy as Her Next Lead Film Project
BLACKPINK's Lisa confirms her next lead role in a Notting Hill‑inspired Netflix romantic comedy, marking her major English‑language film debut and expanding her acting career.
February 06, 2026 09:02 AM EST
Big Ocean, First Deaf K-Pop Group, Announces New Ep 'The Greatest Battle' for March 3 Release
Big Ocean, the first deaf K-pop group, announces third EP "The Greatest Battle," dropping March 3 with new music, refreshed logo, and global tour plans.
February 06, 2026 09:02 AM EST
BLACKPINK Jennie Collabs With Tame Impala for 'Dracula' Remix Teaser Release
Jennie of BLACKPINK teams up with Tame Impala on a "Dracula" remix, dropping a moody teaser that confirms the surprising cross-genre collaboration for fans.
February 04, 2026 09:02 AM EST
IVE Reveals Second 'CHALLENGERS' Concept Teasers for 'REVIVE+' Comeback Album
IVE releases second "CHALLENGERS" concept teasers for "REVIVE+," showcasing bold visuals, teaser details, and pre-release single "BANG BANG" ahead of the Feb. 23 comeback.
February 04, 2026 09:02 AM EST
DAY6 Sells Out Kuala Lumpur Concert for 10th Anniversary Tour 'The Decade'
DAY6's 10th Anniversary Tour 'The Decade' sells out Kuala Lumpur's Axiata Arena, as My Days pack the venue for a milestone, career-spanning K-pop band concert.
February 04, 2026 09:02 AM EST
BTS the Comeback Live: Netflix Announces Global Streaming of K-Pop Mega Concert in March
BTS reunites for their first full-group comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, livestreaming globally on Netflix to over 190 countries worldwide.
February 04, 2026 09:02 AM EST
MONSTA X Members Shave I.M's Head on Stage as He Prepares for Military Enlistment
MONSTA X's I.M gets his head shaved on stage by members during Seoul concert as he prepares for February 9 military enlistment, moving fans to tears.
February 02, 2026 09:02 AM EST
IU Set To Play a Chaebol Heiress in MBC's New Drama 'Perfect Crown'
IU plays an ambitious chaebol heiress who proposes a contract marriage to a prince in MBC's new drama "Perfect Crown," premiering April 3, 2026.
February 02, 2026 09:02 AM EST
KATSEYE's Megan Addresses Negative Comments to Her Appearance Following Grammy Event
KATSEYE's Megan addresses criticism about her appearance at Spotify's Best New Artist Party, encouraging kindness online ahead of Grammy Awards performance.
January 31, 2026 02:01 AM EST
Dream Concert 2026 Hong Kong Canceled: K-Pop Festival Postponed Over Organizer Conflicts
Dream Concert 2026 Hong Kong canceled due to organizer conflicts between KEPA and local agencies. K-pop festival postponed indefinitely one week before scheduled February dates.
January 31, 2026 02:01 AM EST
Rain Seeks Medical Help After Experiencing Severe Pain Due To Cervical Disc Issues, Spinal Stenosis
South Korean singer Rain seeks hospital treatment for cervical disc herniation and spinal stenosis, undergoing specialized therapy after experiencing severe neck and back pain.
January 30, 2026 03:01 PM EST
BLACKPINK's Rose Set To Take the Stage at 2026 Grammy Awards
Rosé makes history as the first solo K-pop artist performing at the 2026 Grammy Awards, earning three nominations for her hit "APT." with Bruno Mars.
January 30, 2026 03:01 PM EST

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