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Forbesbusiness5 hrs ago
Tiffany Young Announces Debut Solo Album Edge of Calm for August Release
K-pop artist Tiffany Young announced her first full-length solo studio album, Edge of Calm, set for worldwide release on August 20, 2026. An eight-city Asia tour follows from September through December.
Forbesfinance4 days ago
K-Pop Group SEVENTEEN Renews Contracts for All 13 Members
The group's agency confirmed that all members have renewed their contracts for a second time. The announcement follows an earlier on-stage statement and comes amid other departures in the industry.
koreatimes.co.krworld4 days ago
Seventeen Renews Contracts with Pledis Entertainment for Second Time
All 13 members of the K-pop boy band Seventeen agreed to renew their management contracts with Pledis Entertainment. The agency announced the mutual extension on July 13, 2026.
Forbesbusiness7 days ago
BTS Album Arirang Falls to Number 37 on U.K. Chart After 15 Weeks
Arirang has now spent 15 weeks on the U.K. Official Albums chart, making it the group's second longest-charting release. The album debuted at number one and has stayed within the top 40 throughout its run.
nypost.combusiness9 days ago
2026 K-Pop Release Schedule Lists New Albums and Comebacks
Forbes published a calendar of confirmed and rumored K-Pop releases for the third quarter of 2026. The list names several groups and labels with planned or expected activity.
Forbesfinance9 days ago
WINWIN Ends Exclusive Contract with SM Entertainment After More Than 10 Years
Chinese artist WINWIN has terminated his contract with SM Entertainment after more than 10 years. The company announced the decision on Weverse, with his NCT activities concluding July 9. He will pursue solo music and acting work in China.
koreatimes.co.krworld9 days ago
BTS and British Museum launch Korea Gallery Trail program through July 23
The K-pop group has joined the British Museum to promote Korean artifacts through a new trail program running until July 23. The effort forms part of BTS's cultural activities tied to its ongoing world tour.
Forbesfinance10 days ago
Kihyun Releases Seven-Track EP BORDERLINE on July 7
The MONSTA X member issued a pop-rock-driven project reflecting a decade-plus career. Forbes reported the release includes the title track So Good and six other songs available on streaming platforms.
app.buzzsumo.combusiness15 days ago
Stray Kids Single Enters Top 10 on U.S. Digital Song Sales Chart
The K-pop group placed eighth on Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart with its latest release. The track sold 2,000 copies in its first tracking week.
Yonhapworld15 days ago
aespa to Release First Japanese EP 'Kiss N Tell' on July 24
K-pop group aespa will issue its debut Japanese extended play next month. The six-track release comes ahead of a fan meet-and-greet in Tokyo. The announcement follows strong sales for the group's latest Korean album.
finance16 days ago
Seventeen’s Joshua Hong attends UNESCO event and Paris Fashion Week during group hiatus
Joshua Hong represented K-pop group Seventeen at a UNESCO youth initiative on Thursday before attending Paris Fashion Week. The appearances mark his first scheduled activities after the band announced an extended hiatus. Business Insider reported details of his schedule and comme…
app.buzzsumo.combusiness18 days ago
ATEEZ Releases Golden Hour Part 5 EP With Lead Single BAD
ATEEZ released its EP Golden Hour : Part 5 on June 26, 2026, along with the lead single BAD. The five-track project features lyrics co-written by Hongjoong and Mingi and a music video starring actress Chase Infiniti.
Forbesbusiness21 days ago
CORTIS Among Acts Scheduled for Singapore Grand Prix Opening Night
The group will perform October 9 on the Padang Stage with JJ Lin and others. Janet Jackson headlines the Wharf Stage on Sunday.
Yonhapworld22 days ago
Cortis Debut Album Tops 600 Million Spotify Streams
The five-member K-pop group's first album reached the streaming milestone six months after its September release. Physical sales stand at 2.1 million copies.
rove.mefinance23 days ago
KCON LA 2026 Set for August 14-16 at Crypto.com Arena and Los Angeles Convention Center
KCON LA 2026 will run August 14-16 at Crypto.com Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Center under the theme K-SOUL CITY. The event features M Countdown concerts headlined by NCT 127, TOMORROW X TOGETHER and ZEROBASEONE plus special collaborations. Tickets for the convention, con…
Forbesbusiness23 days ago
AND2BLE Sells Over 730,000 Copies of Debut EP Sequence 01: Curiosity
The five-member K-pop group released its first EP one month ago and held three sold-out concerts in Seoul. Members contributed to songwriting and discussed themes of embracing curiosity.
koreaboo.comworld24 days ago
Jung Kook's 'Seven' Reaches 3 Billion Spotify Streams
BigHit Music said on June 23 that the 2023 track has reached the milestone on Spotify. It is the only 2023 global release to do so and has also charted highly in the U.S. and Britain.
riotimesonline.comworld24 days ago
2026 MyK Festa Opens Thursday at KINTEX and Sono Calm Goyang With K-Pop Concerts
The four-day event at KINTEX and Sono Calm Goyang features MyK Live performances, pop-up booths, and business meetings. It is the second edition organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Forbesbusiness25 days ago
XLOV Sells 224,291 Copies of Second Mini-Album in First Week
The K-pop group nearly tripled its prior sales record with the mini-album. The release comes ahead of planned U.S. fan events in July.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld25 days ago
Hearts2Hearts Releases Second EP 'Lemon Tang' on June 22
The eight-member K-pop group held a media showcase in Seoul on June 22 for its second EP. The release follows the chart-topping performance of its February 2025 single.
koreaboo.comfinance28 days ago
Minhyuk of MONSTA X Releases Solo Single 'Reaching' on June 19
The pop-rock ballad was written, composed, and arranged by K-indie artist Hyun-sang Ha and is now available on all streaming platforms.
Forbesfinance28 days ago
ENHYPEN to Release Six-Track Album August 21 After Member Departure
The K-pop act will issue its first project since founding member Heeseung left in March. The mini album follows a January release that sold more than two million copies in its first week.
Forbesfinance30 days ago
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, KATSEYE Release 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE' Collaboration
The three HYBE-affiliated girl groups issued the track and music video less than a week before June 17, 2026, and performed it on M Countdown.
Forbesbusiness31 days ago
TXT’s Yeonjun to Release Second Solo Mini Album No Labels: Part 02 in July 2026
Big Hit Music confirmed the July release on June 15, 2026, seven months after Yeonjun’s first solo EP sold more than 786,000 copies.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld34 days ago
BTS Completes Two Concerts in Busan on 13th Anniversary
The K-pop group performed two sold-out shows at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on June 13. The concerts drew about 110,000 fans over two nights and were broadcast live in more than 80 countries.
koreaherald.comworld35 days ago
Le Sserafim, Illit and Katseye Release Joint Single 'Iconic by Mistake'
Three Hybe girl groups released a collaborative single on June 12. The track received its first live performance on Mnet's 'M Countdown' the day before.
soompi.comworld39 days ago
izna to Release Third EP 'Set the Tempo' on June 8
The six-member K-pop group held a press showcase in Seoul for its third EP, led by house track 'Metronome.' Members discussed the album's focus on self-definition and performance.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld40 days ago
Three Hybe Girl Groups — Le Sserafim, Illit and Katseye — to Release Joint Single on Friday
Le Sserafim, Illit and Katseye will release the track at 1 p.m. Friday after the labels announced the project on Weverse on Monday.
koreaboo.comworld40 days ago
Boynextdoor Releases First Studio Album 'Home'
The K-pop group issued its debut full-length album on Monday after marking its third anniversary. Members described the record as a reflection on their trainee period and early career experiences.
Forbesbusiness40 days ago
SEVENTEEN’s Vernon and The8 to Release First V8 Unit Album on June 29 Ahead of Group’s Military Hiatus
PLEDIS Entertainment confirmed the unit album and July concerts as five other members prepare for military service.
Forbesfinance41 days ago
LE SSERAFIM Releases Visualizer for 'BOOMPALA (feat. GURU RANDHAWA)'
The K-pop group issued a new version of its May single with Punjabi artist Guru Randhawa. The track includes Indian cultural references and appears under Source Music, a HYBE subsidiary.
Forbesfinance41 days ago
Governors Ball Music Festival Opens in Queens with K-Pop Headliners
The 16th edition of Governors Ball began June 5 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park and continues through June 7. The lineup features more than 60 acts, including headliners Lorde, Baby Keem, Stray Kids, Kali Uchis, A$AP Rocky, and Jennie.
koreatimes.co.krworld43 days ago
Former NCT Member Mark Launches Own Agency Upper Room After Leaving SM Entertainment
Mark, who left NCT after his SM Entertainment contract ended in April, founded Upper Room with close colleagues and will serve as co-CEO. The new agency will produce music-based content that integrates video, visual art and performance.
soompi.comworld45 days ago
BTS to Release Limited-Edition Vinyl of 'Arirang' Album on June 12 Ahead of 13th Anniversary
The 16-track vinyl marks the K-pop group's 13th debut anniversary and precedes a two-day concert in Busan. It includes all songs from the album 'Arirang' plus two bonus tracks.
edmtunes.comfinance46 days ago
Jennie's 'Dracula' Remix Debuts at No. 38 on Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart
The track marks Jennie's first solo appearance on the chart and makes her the fourth K-pop solo female musician to reach it. The remix of Tame Impala's original single now appears on 20 Billboard charts.
Forbesfinance53 days ago
BTS Wins Artist of the Year at 2026 American Music Awards
BTS received the top fan-voted honor at the 52nd American Music Awards held May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas. KATSEYE, Sombr and the voices of HUNTR/X each collected three awards, matching the night's highest total.
koreaherald.comworld57 days ago
Le Sserafim Releases Second Studio Album Pureflow pt. 1
The K-pop group Le Sserafim will release its second studio album Pureflow pt. 1 at 1 p.m. Friday. The album shifts from the group's earlier fearless theme to one that acknowledges fear as a source of strength.
nypost.comworld57 days ago
Le Sserafim Announces 2026 Pureflow Tour With Nine North American Dates
The K-pop group will perform nine concerts across the United States and Canada in September and October 2026. Tickets are currently available starting at $119 including fees for most shows.
upi.comworld58 days ago
BTS to Attend American Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 25
K-pop group BTS will make a special appearance at the 52nd American Music Awards. The group is nominated in three categories and will attend the ceremony in person for the first time in nearly five years.
The Hollywood Reporterworld58 days ago
BTS to Appear at American Music Awards on May 25
The K-pop group will make a special appearance at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 25. The seven members are already scheduled for four sold-out concerts at Allegiant Stadium the same weekend.
Forbesfinance60 days ago
ENHYPEN and ATEEZ Win Top Honors at 2026 Asia Star Entertainer Awards
ENHYPEN and ATEEZ each received multiple awards including grand prizes at the 2026 Asia Star Entertainer Awards held in Saitama, Japan. BLACKPINK and &TEAM also won Daesang-level honors.
Forbesbusiness61 days ago
K-Pop Group Billlie Releases First Full Studio Album
Billlie released its first full-length studio album, 'the collective soul and unconscious: chapter two,' earlier this month. The seven-member group discussed the album's themes, production process, and musical experiments in an interview.
soompi.comworld61 days ago
Zerobaseone Returns as Five-Member Group with New Album
K-pop group Zerobaseone will release its sixth EP, "Ascend-," on Monday after reorganizing as a five-member act. The album features contemporary R&B tracks and a minimalist visual style.
soompi.comfinance68 days ago
Jennie Passes Lisa's Peak on Billboard Radio Songs Chart
Jennie's collaboration "Dracula" with Tame Impala climbed from No. 39 to No. 29 on Billboard's Radio Songs chart. The move surpasses the previous peak of Lisa's "Priceless" with Maroon 5 at No. 35. The song now ranks as the fifth-highest charting release involving a K-pop soloist…
Forbesfinance69 days ago
JUSTB Returns to Los Angeles for Snow Angel Tour
The K-pop group performed at Catch One on April 24, 2026, showcasing its hyper-pop EP Snow Angel with laser lights and EDM beats. Members reflected on gains in international fans and challenges from hate comments after Bain came out as LGBTQ+ in April 2025. The group is now on va…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld74 days ago
G-Dragon's Agency Apologizes for Outfit with Offensive Phrase at Macau Concert
Galaxy Corporation issued an apology after G-Dragon wore a T-shirt with an inappropriate Dutch phrase during a performance in Macau. The agency stated it would improve internal review procedures for cultural sensitivity. The incident drew criticism from global fans.
soompi.comworld81 days ago
BTS Album 'Arirang' Certified Platinum in France with 100,000 Sales Units
K-pop group BTS's latest album 'Arirang' received platinum certification from France's National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing on April 28, 2026, for reaching 100,000 sales units. The milestone follows a gold certification earned six days after the album's March release. 'A…
Variety Publishing Company / Wikimedia (Public domain)world87 days ago
Webby Awards 2026 Winners Announced with Variety Winning for Blackpink Video
The 2026 Webby Awards, marking the 30th annual program honoring the best of the internet, revealed its winners on April 21, 2026. Variety secured an award in the Music, General Video & Film category for its video featuring Blackpink singer Jennie. The video, released in March 202…