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ATEEZ wins 'Artist of the Year' at 2026 TMA

The group ATEEZ was honored with the Artist of the Year Award at the '2026 TMA' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. The ceremony was broadcast live worldwide via the NAVER streaming platform CHZZK.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.19

K-pop

Singer Lee Seung-chul begins 40th anniversary tribute duet project

Singer Lee Seung-chul has begun a countdown for a special comeback to celebrate his 40th debut anniversary. His agency, LSC, released a promotion scheduler for the '40TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE DUET X LEE SEUNG CHUL' project.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.19

K-pop

Singer Kwon In-seo to release new song 'READY!' on the 19th... Transformation into intense rock sound

Singer Kwon In-seo will release the new digital single 'READY!' on the 19th at 6 PM, marking a musical shift toward an intense rock sound. The song expresses the will to move forward despite repeated frustrations and uncertain situations.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.19

K-pop

Stray Kids' Bang Chan donates 100 million won for children affected by floods in Nepal

Bang Chan, a member of the group Stray Kids, has donated 100 million won to provide emergency relief for children and families affected by floods in Nepal. The funds will be distributed through UNICEF Nepal to support essential needs such as water, sanitation, health, and education.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.19

K-pop

Singer Shin Ji-soo to marry non-celebrity on the 19th... Fruit of a two-and-a-half-year long-distance relationship

Singer Shin Ji-soo will marry a non-celebrity man on the 19th at a university convention center in Seoul. The couple has maintained a long-distance relationship between Seoul and Hong Kong for two and a half years.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.19

K-pop

Hong Jin Young reveals slim physique at golf course... directly clarifies pregnancy rumors

Singer Hong Jin Young shared photos of her daily life at a golf course on social media, showcasing her slim figure. She also previously addressed pregnancy rumors during an appearance on the SBS variety show 'Dolsing Fourmen'.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.19

K-pop

Singer CHUNG HA rushed to emergency room due to health issues... University festival performance canceled

Singer CHUNG HA was rushed to the emergency room due to health problems, leading to the cancellation of her scheduled performance at a university festival. The Kyonggi University 8th College of Tourism and Culture CO:RE Student Council announced the news via official social media.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.18

K-pop

BOYNEXTDOOR, First World Tour Sells Out All Seats in Taiwan and Hong Kong… Additional Performances Added

The group BOYNEXTDOOR is expanding their first world tour 'KNOCK ON Vol.2' by adding more dates in Hong Kong and Taiwan following massive ticket sales.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.18

K-pop

FIFTY FIFTY selected as the first artist for webtoon ‘Serena’ OST… ‘Called It Love’ to be released on the 18th

The group FIFTY FIFTY has been chosen as the first artist for the NAVER WEBTOON ‘Serena’ OST project. Their new pop love song, ‘Called It Love’, will be released on September 18.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.18

K-pop

BTS Jung Kook Reveals Denim Performance in Calvin Klein Fall Campaign

BTS Jung Kook participated in the Calvin Klein 2026 Fall denim campaign titled ‘Feel the Fit,’ showcasing various denim styles and a performance set to music.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.18

K-pop

CLOSE YOUR EYES to unveil pre-release track 'Open Your Eyes' on the 18th

The group CLOSE YOUR EYES will release their pre-release track 'Open Your Eyes' on August 18, ahead of their fourth mini-album '256th Note' scheduled for release on August 30.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.18

K-pop

BTS Jimin Surpasses 1 Billion Spotify Streams with 'Like Crazy', a First for Korean Soloists

BTS member Jimin has achieved a massive milestone as his solo track 'Like Crazy' surpassed 1 billion filtered streams on Spotify, marking a first for a Korean solo artist. His second solo title track 'Who' has also surpassed the 1 billion filtered stream mark, making him the only Korean singer to achieve this with multiple solo songs.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.18

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Singer Song Ga-in Shines on Local Festival Stage as Ambassador for Her Hometown Jindo

Singer Song Ga-in visited the '2026 Myeongnyang Great Battle Festival' in her hometown of Jindo, Jeollanam-do, to promote the region. During the event, she performed several hits and her new song, while her fans responded to her love for her hometown by donating funds to Jindo County.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.17

K-pop

Band LUCY to Hold 'Island' Encore Tour from Seoul to Bangkok

Band LUCY (Shin Ye-chan, Choi Sang-yeop, Cho Won-sang, Shin Gwang-il) will hold the 'Island' encore concert tour across four Asian cities. The tour will reconnect with the narrative of 'LUCY Island', which symbolizes the band's musical starting point.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.17

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I-dle's SOYEON Sweeps Music Charts with 1st Full Album Title Track 'I'll Quit My Job (Narr. Kian84)'

SOYEON of the group I-dle has reached the top of various music charts with her title track 'I'll Quit My Job (Narr. Kian84)' from her 1st full album 'An Amazing Life'. The song has achieved number one rankings on Melon TOP100, genie TOP200, NAVER VIBE TOP 100, and FLO All-Ages Chart.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.17

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WJSN's SEOLA and EUNSEO End 10-Year Journey... Leaving Starship for a New Start

WJSN members SEOLA and EUNSEO are leaving Starship Entertainment after approximately 10 years. The agency announced the termination of their contracts on September 17, expressing gratitude and wishing them well in their future endeavors.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.17

K-pop

GOT7 YOUNGJAE donates 10 million won to abandoned dog shelter for his birthday

GOT7's YOUNGJAE donated 10 million won to the Rainbow Shelter, an abandoned animal protection organization run by Korean Dogs, to celebrate his birthday on September 17. This follows his previous donation of 30 million won made in memory of his late dog, Coco.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.17

K-pop

Venue seating is limited, but... how K-pop sells concerts multiple times

K-pop is expanding its revenue models beyond physical venue limits by utilizing digital technologies such as online live streaming, theater live viewing, and concert films. This "one source multi-use" strategy allows a single stage to be sold through multiple channels, driving growth in the global concert market.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.17

K-pop

Jennie achieves longest stay in Billboard 'Hot 100' Top 10... Breaking BTS record

BLACKPINK's Jennie has set a new history for K-pop artists by spending 16 consecutive weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard 'Hot 100' with her collaboration 'Dracula' with Tame Impala. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 15 weeks held by BTS's 'Butter'.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.17

K-pop

Hyorisu reveals behind-the-scenes of music show debut… “Now we don't have any older brothers (oppas) left”

The unit Hyorisu, consisting of Girls' Generation members HYOYEON, YURI, and SOOYOUNG, released the final part of their project documenting their music show debut process. The video captures their experiences with new trends like dance challenges and their interactions with seniors.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.16

K-pop

Tame Impala's 'Dracula' featuring Jennie enters Billboard Top 10 for 16 consecutive weeks, setting a new K-pop record

The remix version of Tame Impala's 'Dracula' featuring BLACKPINK member Jennie has achieved a new record by staying in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 for 16 consecutive weeks, surpassing the previous record held by BTS's 'Butter'.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.16

K-pop

G-DRAGON proves he is a regular at a Korean restaurant in Paris... Captured in a friendly moment with the owner and his spouse

G-DRAGON, a member of the global group BIGBANG, has been revealed to be a regular at a Korean restaurant in Paris, France, through a post by the local owner. The owner shared a photo with the artist, noting that he visits the restaurant whenever he is in Paris.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.16

K-pop

Young Posse to Open Spain's 'K-Beat Festival Málaga'... Teasing Europe Tour

The group Young Posse will perform as the opening artist at the K-Beat Festival Málaga in Spain on September 19. Following this, they are scheduled to hold a solo concert in Tokyo and embark on their first European tour starting in October.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.16

K-pop

LE SSERAFIM, ‘Smart’ MV Surpasses 200 Million Views and ‘Made My Night’ Reaches 10 Million Views

LE SSERAFIM has demonstrated global influence by breaking consecutive records on YouTube, with the music video for 'Smart' surpassing 200 million views and 'Made My Night' exceeding 10 million views.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.09.16