G-Dragon’s media show drew 250,000 fans worldwide

G-Dragon’s yearlong “Ubermensch” media exhibition wrapped up in Bangkok, logging over 250,000 visitors, Galaxy Corp. said Tuesday. Incorporating state-of-the-art technology into the message from the artist’s third solo studio album of the same title, the interactive show blurred the line between exhibition and performance, inviting viewers to participate. The exhibition was unveiled in Seoul in March last year and traveled to 10 cities across Asia, including Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangk

Feb. 24, 2026

SHINee’s Minho drops single in Japan

Minho of SHINee is publishing two solo singles in Japanese on Wednesday, SM Entertainment said Tuesday. He is set to drop “Flawless” and “Sunkissed” as digital singles, both conveying warmth to listeners. Minho gave fans at two meetups in Japan last month an early chance to listen to the songs. The two fan meetings held in Yokohama were his first such event in three years. Earlier this month, he participated in the label’s SM Town Live group concerts in Fukuoka, Japan and Bangkok. His latest sol

Feb. 24, 2026

&Team to launch Asia tour

Boy group &Team is set to embark on a tour of 11 cities across Asia, according to agency YX Label Tuesday. The nine-member act will begin the tour in Kanagawa, Japan on May 13, and hop around more cities in the country. It will perform in Incheon on July 4 and 5, about a year after its last concert in Seoul, before flying to Bangkok and Singapore for shows in July and August, respectively. The group's first tour in Asia attracted more than 160,000 fans last year and its debut album in Korea roll

Feb. 24, 2026

Seventeen’s DK, Seungkwan to host tour

Dogyeom and Seungkwan of Seventeen will hit the stages in five cities, starting April, said agency Pledis Entertainment on Monday. The duo will kick off the concert tour in Incheon on April 17, and after a three-night show will head over to Chiba, Japan. Subsequent shows will be held in Daegu, Korea, Macao and Kaohsiung. The tour is titled “DXS Serenade on Stage,” after the first EP “Serenade” the two brought out last month. The six-track mini album sold more than half a million copies on the da

Feb. 24, 2026

Ive reignites momentum with 2nd LP ‘Revive+’ ahead of world tour

Ive is stepping into its next phase with its second LP “Revive+,” positioning the release as an expansion of what the group has built so far. The six-member act unveiled the album at a media showcase in Seoul on Monday, describing it as a moment of “re-ignition” ahead of the global leg of its “Show What I Am” tour. “Revive+” follows Ive's August 2025 EP “Ive Secret," and is its first full-length album since “I’ve Ive,” which came out in April 2023. Ahead of the release of “Revive+,” Ive unveiled

Feb. 23, 2026

Katseye member’s hiatus: Are K-pop's methods partly to blame?

Katseye member Manon has gone on an indefinite break for health reasons, reigniting online debate over the challenges of applying K-pop practices outside of Korea. Hybe and Geffen girl group announced in a Weverse notice Saturday that the 23-year-old would temporarily suspend activities with Katseye. “After open and thoughtful conversations together, we are sharing that Manon will be taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing,” the agency said. The state

Feb. 23, 2026

I.O.I to reunite in May for 10th anniversary

Project girl group I.O.I is set to reunite in May to celebrate 10 years since its official debut, Swing Entertainment announced Monday. The comeback marks I.O.I’s first official group promotion in nearly nine years, following the conclusion of its activities in early 2017. Most of the original bandmates will participate, though Kang Mina and Zhou Jieqiong will sit out due to prior commitments, leaving the group to promote as a nine-member act. Formed through public voting via Mnet’s "Produce 101

Feb. 23, 2026

Seoul police warn of proxy ticket scams ahead of BTS comeback show

Police have issued a warning over potential ticketing scams ahead of BTS’ free comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said Monday it is closely monitoring online activity as reservations open on Feb. 21, citing concerns over proxy bookings, inflated resale listings and possible data theft. They have already requested the removal or blocking of 34 suspicious posts linked to the event. Many of the flagged posts offered to secure tickets on

Feb. 23, 2026

Blackpink to open pop-up stores for EP No. 3

Pop-up stores celebrating the release of the third EP from Blackpink will operate in Seoul from Saturday to March 8, YG Entertainment announced Monday. Merchandise, including an exclusive lineup of items, will be available for purchase at two venues. The Seoul edition will combine the group’s edgy style with the aesthetics of Korean culture. Temporary sites will run in a number of cities abroad afterward, including Hong Kong and Macao. The five-member act is set to release “Deadline” on Feb. 27.

Feb. 23, 2026

NCT’s Jeno, Jaemin ready to show ‘both sides’

Jeno and Jaemin of NCT are unveiling their first album as a duo subunit on Monday. As the album title “Both Sides” suggests, they will be zooming in on their differences while demonstrating their chemistry as a pair based on the history they share as teammates of the same age. The EP consists of six tracks, including the titular track, a hip-hop dance tune. “Many may have been expecting a ‘bold and strong’ concept for us two as a subunit. But we chose this because it has a novel ambience we have

Feb. 23, 2026

Le Sserafim exceeds 400m Spotify streams with ‘Smart’

Le Sserafim has garnered 400 million plays on Spotify with “Smart,” according to Source Music on Monday. It marks the group’s fourth song to reach the milestone, following “Antifragile,” “Perfect Night” and “Crazy.” “Smart” is part of Le Sserafim's third EP, “Easy,” from 2024. The mini album spent five weeks on the Billboard 200, peaking at No. 8, while the side track logged 12 weeks on both the Billboard 200 and Global 200 Excl. US, hitting as high as No. 39 and No. 21, respectively. The five-t

Feb. 23, 2026

BTS’ Jimin, Jungkook reach milestones on Spotify

Jimin of BTS passed 2.3 billion plays on Spotify with his solo single “Who,” a first for an Asian solo artist without a featured collaborator. “Who” is the main track from his second solo set “Muse,” which also reached a milestone of 3.8 billion plays, also a first for a Korean-language solo effort. Jimin rolled out the album in July 2024, charting 33 weeks on Billboard’s Hot 100, in the longest run for a K-pop solo singer at the time, peaking at No. 12. Meanwhile, Jungkook went past 2.8 billion

Feb. 23, 2026

Former idols step up as producers, reshaping K-pop’s next generation

As more former idols step into executive and production roles, a growing number of rookie K-pop groups are debuting under the guidance of artists who once stood on the same stage. From Jay Park’s Lngshot to Zico’s BoyNextDoor and Kim Jae-joong’s Say My Name, idols-turned-producers are emerging as a new force in reshaping how the next generation of K-pop is trained, promoted and positioned. “We’re built on trust. I don’t want a relationship where I say, ‘I’m your CEO, so you have to do as I say,’

Feb. 22, 2026

Trace BTS' history through these 7 tourist spots

With just a month to go until BTS takes the stage at Gwanghwamun Square, anticipation is building across Seoul. The performance — marking the group’s return to full-group activities after over three years — is drawing fans from around the world to the capital. Beyond the square itself, the city is dotted with places tied to BTS’ journey. From historic landmarks to meaningful fan spaces, here are seven stops that add an extra layer of meaning to any concert trip. Gyeongbokgung Jongno-gu, central

Feb. 21, 2026

K-pop stars sweep seven of top 10 spots on IFPI global album sales chart

K-pop acts, including Stray Kids and Seventeen, dominated global album sales last year, taking seven of the top 10 spots on the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's Global Album Sales Chart, data showed Friday. Stray Kids' "Karma" came in second on the 2025 ranking, followed by Seventeen's "Happy Burstday" in third place and Enhypen's "Desire: Unleash" in fourth. Global pop star Taylor Swift topped the list with "The Life of a Showgirl." Other K-pop albums in the top 10 includ

Feb. 21, 2026