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Global K-Wave
Heeseung brings RIDE OR DIE to Grammy Museum's rooftop Spotlight
Former ENHYPEN member Heeseung will perform RIDE OR DIE and discuss his creative process at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on August 14.
Global K-Wave
ATEEZ, RIIZE and P1Harmony light up K WORLD DREAM AWARDS lineup
The 2026 K WORLD DREAM AWARDS reveals its first lineup for the August 27 KINTEX ceremony, with a global OTT broadcast planned.
Celebrity & Issues
Lee Sang Min locks in 232 Project debut team as new songs queue up
Lee Sang Min says 232 Project has found its debut lineup, with a trainee-led YouTube channel set for August or September and two songs on the way.
Global K-Wave
EPEX heads for Bangkok's Weibo stage as 'ECHO' tour expands
EPEX will attend Weibo Cultural Communication Night in Bangkok after a Guangzhou fan meeting, with 'ECHO' tour dates in Seoul, Tokyo and Taipei.
K-Pop
Dong Sicheng closes his NCT chapter as SM Entertainment contract ends
Dong Sicheng leaves NCT as his SM Entertainment contract ends July 9, 2026, shifting focus to acting after NCT 127, NCT U and WayV.
Celebrity & Issues
Eunhyuk takes the mic for THE K-POP FANPOPTY's fan-first launch
Super Junior's Eunhyuk will host BIGC's new fandom series THE K-POP FANPOPTY, with BIGC. ON previews before YouTube rollout.
Variety & TV
Lee So-ra lets Choi Jung-hoon's 'Summer Breeze' bloom live first
Lee So-ra premieres 'I'll Forget Your Face (Summer Breeze),' composed by JANNABI's Choi Jung-hoon, on SUNG SI KYUNG's YouTube channel.
K-Pop
AHOF charge back after 8 months with a goal-driven RUN TO YOU
AHOF returns after eight months with third mini album RUN TO YOU, featuring Sugar High, synchronized choreography and Park Han's lyric insight.
Variety & TV
Monday Kiz turns Jeju resort perks into a 3-hour vocal showcase
Monday Kiz brought Huh Gak, Kim Yong Jun, and Lee Ye Jun to Jeju Shinhwa World for a music talk show tied to resort stays.
K-Pop
Lee Hyun Yi stays with Big Hit Music, his musical home, into year 19
Lee Hyun Yi renews with Big Hit Music after 19 years, tracing a career from V8 and Homme to his six-language K-pop single.
K-Pop
Young K steps through eerie doors toward YOUNGEST on July 27
DAY6's Young K returns on July 27 with his second solo studio album, YOUNGEST, after concept films teased a darker, mysterious mood.
Global K-Wave
BTS turns the British Museum’s Korea Gallery into an ARIRANG trail
BTS teams with the British Museum from July 6-23 for an ARIRANG album trail featuring Korean artifacts and a visitor SNS campaign.
Celebrity & Issues
IU and Ju Ji-hoon leave handprints as Blue Dragon winners gather
Ju Ji-hoon, IU, Kim Min Ha and Kian84 joined the July 7 handprinting event for Blue Dragon Series Awards winners at CGV Yongsan.
Global K-Wave
KYUHYUN Concludes Asia Fan-meeting Tour with Shanghai Finale After 3-Minute Sell-out in Seoul
Singer KYUHYUN successfully completed his 'KYUHYUN 20th Anniversary Fanmeeting' tour across Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, and Shanghai.
Global K-Wave
HYBE JAPAN Appoints SMAP Veteran Michi Iijima as J-POP Executive Producer
HYBE JAPAN recruits Michi Iijima, the producer behind SMAP's peak, as J-POP Executive Producer to strengthen local IP development under HYBE 2.0.
Global K-Wave
MAMAMOO Sells Out Two Kaohsiung Arena Shows Before US Tour
MAMAMOO sold out both nights of its 2026 MAMAMOO WORLD TOUR [4WARD] in Kaohsiung at Kaohsiung Arena. The group will continue to Macau, Singapore, Manila and a US tour in August.
K-Pop
Park Se-mi, known as 'Seojun-mam', takes first step into trot with Kim So-yu... First duet song is 'What Can't I Do'
Comedian Park Se-mi debuts in the trot genre with her first duet music release, 'What Can't I Do', collaborating with trot singer Kim So-yu.
K-Pop
Yeonjun Draws 1,350 Fans to Seongsu-dong Ice Cream Truck for 'Ice Cream' Promotion
Tomorrow X Together's Yeonjun drew about 1,350 visitors to a Seongsu-dong, Seoul ice cream truck event for 'NO LABELS: PART 02.' Online, 'Ice Cream' challenge videos were uploaded at a pace of about one per minute.
K-Pop
Sandara Park Launches First Solo Fan-Con Tour REPRISM in Seoul After 22 Years
Sandara Park opened her 2026 Fan-Con Asia Tour REPRISM at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul, marking her first solo fan concert 22 years after debut. The show featured new tracks, covers and a message of gratitude to fans.
K-Pop
Taeyeon's 'Manchanga' remake reaches No. 13 on Melon and No. 2 on YouTube Music MV chart
Taeyeon's Korean remake of tuki.'s hit "Bansanka" entered major Korean charts soon after release. The project, produced by Kangnam, features RESCENE members Woni and Minami in the music video.
K-Pop
BTS Jin Named June Best Artist After 59 Weeks at No. 1 on Idolpick
BTS Jin topped Idolpick’s male idol weekly vote for the 59th consecutive week with 53,778 picks and led the June monthly tally. PLAVE, BBGIRLS, Lee Chae-yeon and CapEath also ranked first in their categories.
K-Pop
Lee Yeji Begins Solo Career With First Single 'I Hate It' After 'The Ballad of Us' Win
Lee Yeji, winner of SBS audition program 'The Ballad of Us,' releases her first original single 'I Hate It' at 6 p.m. on the 6th. The Soul R&B track marks her first official release after signing with SM C&C.
K-Drama
IU Says She Still Does Not Skip Shorts From When Life Gives You Tangerines Ahead of 20th Debut Anniversary
IU reflected on her lasting affection for Netflix's When Life Gives You Tangerines at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards handprinting event. The ceremony also brought together winners including Yum Hye-ran, Ju Ji-hoon, Kian84 and Lee Kwang-soo before the July 31 awards show.
K-Pop
Kihyun returns as a solo artist with rock-driven mini album BORDERLINE
MONSTA X main vocalist Kihyun is returning as a solo artist after about three years and nine months. His second mini album BORDERLINE highlights the title track So Good and a rock-centered vocal direction.
Heeseung brings RIDE OR DIE to Grammy Museum's rooftop Spotlight
Former ENHYPEN member Heeseung will perform RIDE OR DIE and discuss his creative process at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on August 14.
ATEEZ, RIIZE and P1Harmony light up K WORLD DREAM AWARDS lineup
The 2026 K WORLD DREAM AWARDS reveals its first lineup for the August 27 KINTEX ceremony, with a global OTT broadcast planned.
Lee Sang Min locks in 232 Project debut team as new songs queue up
Lee Sang Min says 232 Project has found its debut lineup, with a trainee-led YouTube channel set for August or September and two songs on the way.
EPEX heads for Bangkok's Weibo stage as 'ECHO' tour expands
EPEX will attend Weibo Cultural Communication Night in Bangkok after a Guangzhou fan meeting, with 'ECHO' tour dates in Seoul, Tokyo and Taipei.
Dong Sicheng closes his NCT chapter as SM Entertainment contract ends
Dong Sicheng leaves NCT as his SM Entertainment contract ends July 9, 2026, shifting focus to acting after NCT 127, NCT U and WayV.
Eunhyuk takes the mic for THE K-POP FANPOPTY's fan-first launch
Super Junior's Eunhyuk will host BIGC's new fandom series THE K-POP FANPOPTY, with BIGC. ON previews before YouTube rollout.
Lee So-ra lets Choi Jung-hoon's 'Summer Breeze' bloom live first
Lee So-ra premieres 'I'll Forget Your Face (Summer Breeze),' composed by JANNABI's Choi Jung-hoon, on SUNG SI KYUNG's YouTube channel.
AHOF charge back after 8 months with a goal-driven RUN TO YOU
AHOF returns after eight months with third mini album RUN TO YOU, featuring Sugar High, synchronized choreography and Park Han's lyric insight.
Monday Kiz turns Jeju resort perks into a 3-hour vocal showcase
Monday Kiz brought Huh Gak, Kim Yong Jun, and Lee Ye Jun to Jeju Shinhwa World for a music talk show tied to resort stays.
Lee Hyun Yi stays with Big Hit Music, his musical home, into year 19
Lee Hyun Yi renews with Big Hit Music after 19 years, tracing a career from V8 and Homme to his six-language K-pop single.
Young K steps through eerie doors toward YOUNGEST on July 27
DAY6's Young K returns on July 27 with his second solo studio album, YOUNGEST, after concept films teased a darker, mysterious mood.
BTS turns the British Museum’s Korea Gallery into an ARIRANG trail
BTS teams with the British Museum from July 6-23 for an ARIRANG album trail featuring Korean artifacts and a visitor SNS campaign.
IU and Ju Ji-hoon leave handprints as Blue Dragon winners gather
Ju Ji-hoon, IU, Kim Min Ha and Kian84 joined the July 7 handprinting event for Blue Dragon Series Awards winners at CGV Yongsan.
KYUHYUN Concludes Asia Fan-meeting Tour with Shanghai Finale After 3-Minute Sell-out in Seoul
Singer KYUHYUN successfully completed his 'KYUHYUN 20th Anniversary Fanmeeting' tour across Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, and Shanghai.
HYBE JAPAN Appoints SMAP Veteran Michi Iijima as J-POP Executive Producer
HYBE JAPAN recruits Michi Iijima, the producer behind SMAP's peak, as J-POP Executive Producer to strengthen local IP development under HYBE 2.0.
MAMAMOO Sells Out Two Kaohsiung Arena Shows Before US Tour
MAMAMOO sold out both nights of its 2026 MAMAMOO WORLD TOUR [4WARD] in Kaohsiung at Kaohsiung Arena. The group will continue to Macau, Singapore, Manila and a US tour in August.
Park Se-mi, known as 'Seojun-mam', takes first step into trot with Kim So-yu... First duet song is 'What Can't I Do'
Comedian Park Se-mi debuts in the trot genre with her first duet music release, 'What Can't I Do', collaborating with trot singer Kim So-yu.
Yeonjun Draws 1,350 Fans to Seongsu-dong Ice Cream Truck for 'Ice Cream' Promotion
Tomorrow X Together's Yeonjun drew about 1,350 visitors to a Seongsu-dong, Seoul ice cream truck event for 'NO LABELS: PART 02.' Online, 'Ice Cream' challenge videos were uploaded at a pace of about one per minute.
Sandara Park Launches First Solo Fan-Con Tour REPRISM in Seoul After 22 Years
Sandara Park opened her 2026 Fan-Con Asia Tour REPRISM at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul, marking her first solo fan concert 22 years after debut. The show featured new tracks, covers and a message of gratitude to fans.
Taeyeon's 'Manchanga' remake reaches No. 13 on Melon and No. 2 on YouTube Music MV chart
Taeyeon's Korean remake of tuki.'s hit "Bansanka" entered major Korean charts soon after release. The project, produced by Kangnam, features RESCENE members Woni and Minami in the music video.
BTS Jin Named June Best Artist After 59 Weeks at No. 1 on Idolpick
BTS Jin topped Idolpick’s male idol weekly vote for the 59th consecutive week with 53,778 picks and led the June monthly tally. PLAVE, BBGIRLS, Lee Chae-yeon and CapEath also ranked first in their categories.
Lee Yeji Begins Solo Career With First Single 'I Hate It' After 'The Ballad of Us' Win
Lee Yeji, winner of SBS audition program 'The Ballad of Us,' releases her first original single 'I Hate It' at 6 p.m. on the 6th. The Soul R&B track marks her first official release after signing with SM C&C.
IU Says She Still Does Not Skip Shorts From When Life Gives You Tangerines Ahead of 20th Debut Anniversary
IU reflected on her lasting affection for Netflix's When Life Gives You Tangerines at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards handprinting event. The ceremony also brought together winners including Yum Hye-ran, Ju Ji-hoon, Kian84 and Lee Kwang-soo before the July 31 awards show.
Kihyun returns as a solo artist with rock-driven mini album BORDERLINE
MONSTA X main vocalist Kihyun is returning as a solo artist after about three years and nine months. His second mini album BORDERLINE highlights the title track So Good and a rock-centered vocal direction.