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K-Pop
KISS OF LIFE races past 1M views with Dingo Music's Isulive
KISS OF LIFE's Dingo Music Isulive performance tops 1 million views in 3.4 days, boosted by live stages of Blood Sweat & Tears and more.
Global K-Wave
KiiiKiii debuts Candy Pink Magic Hole Flip Phone as Rose Bowl sings
KiiiKiii played a 30-minute HITC LA 2026 set in Pasadena, previewing WhyKiiiKiii before Akiyama Saran's Angel Stadium first pitch.
K-Pop
Suga lights up Boston, then shares a tender moment with his dog
BTS' Suga posts Boston concert photos on Instagram, pairing a black-clad stage shot with behind-the-scenes moments holding his dog.
Global K-Wave
BTS turns 'ARIRANG' into a 20-week UK chart record
BTS's 'ARIRANG' spends its 20th straight week on the UK Official Albums Chart as 'NORMAL' re-enters sales charts.
Celebrity & Issues
Blackpink's Jennie calls the status-message dodge a dating red flag
In Cosmopolitan's 'Blind Date,' Blackpink's Jennie weighs in on texting, respect, and why changing a status message while ignoring replies crosses a line.
Global K-Wave
Massive Attack puts 5·18 footage on Pentaport screen, sparks audit
After Massive Attack screens 5·18 Democratization Movement footage and US intervention subtitles at Incheon Pentaport, the city council signals an audit.
K-Pop
Aespa draws 35,000 to Gocheok Sky Dome as Kiwoom shifts training
Aespa opened its Gocheok Sky Dome run for SYNK : COMPLaeXITY as Kiwoom Heroes moved workouts to Goyang during the KBO heatwave break.
K-Pop
WAYF BOYS debut to 6,000 live viewers as bold video sparks buzz
The five-member group releases 'WAYF BOYS DO' on August 7 after Waterbomb Seoul 2026, drawing about 6,000 YouTube viewers.
Global K-Wave
Twice’s ‘FANCY’ joins the 700M club with ‘TT’ and ‘What is Love?’
Twice’s 2019 FANCY YOU title track passes 700 million YouTube views, becoming the group’s third music video to reach the mark.
K-Pop
I-dle's Tomboy hits 400 million YouTube views as their run grows
I-dle's Tomboy music video has passed 400 million YouTube views, becoming the group's third clip to reach the mark after Queencard and Nxde.
K-Pop
AxMxP opens HELLO AxMxP era with Seoul rooftops and a first concert
FNC Entertainment boy group AxMxP releases HELLO AxMxP and its title-track video on the 12th before a September 19-20 solo concert in Seoul.
K-Pop
Seventeen's Dino lets Pi-Cheol-In loose as DK, Seungkwan back T1
Seventeen's Dino starts Pi-Cheol-In promotions on Music Bank as DK and Seungkwan prep T1 anthem One - Spotify Singles for Aug. 10.
Global K-Wave
Cortis turns Jung Kook's phone plea into a tour-night chant
As fancam filming divides K-pop crowds, Jung Kook and Cortis urge fans to put phones down at major 2026 concert venues.
Global K-Wave
Illit fills Japan’s charts as I Got Your Back hits No. 2
Illit lands four songs on Line Music as I Got Your Back reaches No. 2 on Japan’s Hot 100, with LuckyFes 2026 next.
K-Pop
Kim Jae Joong rides a summer wave into a Seoul comeback
Kim Jae Joong releases The Peak of the Wave on August 20, then brings the new single to KBS Arena concerts in Seoul on August 29-30.
Variety & TV
Musical 'Brahms' steps into golden light before September stage run
The creative musical about Johannes Brahms unveils two teaser posters before its Sept. 19-Oct. 25 run at KT&G Sangsangmadang Daechi Art Hall.
Global K-Wave
YOUNITE takes 'ACORDA PEDRINHO' to Brazil before tour
YOUNITE released its K-pop remake of Jovem Dionisio's Brazilian hit on global platforms before an eight-city Brazil tour opening in Curitiba.
Variety & TV
Sung Si-kyung and Shin Dong-yup turn I'll Eat into a million-view meal
Sung Si-kyung's I'll Eat episode at Hongbok near Hoehyeon Station hits 1,000,487 views in 6.7 days with Shin Dong-yup.
K-Pop
STAYC fires up Boryeong Mud Festival with ‘Teddy Bear’
STAYC performed “Teddy Bear” on the 2026 Boryeong Mud Festival K-POP SUPER LIVE stage, with KBS releasing the set as unaired footage.
K-Pop
Babymonster rolls 908 seconds from The Moon of Seoul music video set
Babymonster shares a 15-minute making-of film for The Moon of Seoul, showing YG Entertainment's lighting, blocking and performance work.
K-Pop
Yoon San-ha rehearses until 2:30 a.m. for 'JUST, NO REASON'
Yoon San-ha shares VCR shoot moments from his first fan concert, including late-night dance practice, fan gifts, and hopes for next year
K-Pop
ENHYPEN's Sunoo tastes his first gopchang as Busan vlog hits Haeundae
ENHYPEN member Sunoo shares a two-day Busan vlog, from KTX travel and first gopchang to Haeundae, Seomyeon and a 70-team pizza wait.
K-Pop
Haum steps into Tokyo solo with nerves, a mint bag and THE HYUNDAI
HAUM's Haum shares her first overseas solo schedule in Tokyo, visiting THE HYUNDAI flagship store and showing vlog styling moments.
K-Pop
MBCkpop packs 24 rising K-pop stages into a 73-minute M:drive ride
MBCkpop’s M:drive edition collects 24 rising K-pop acts from January to July 2026, from RESCENE and MEOVV to Our Birthday.
KISS OF LIFE races past 1M views with Dingo Music's Isulive
KISS OF LIFE's Dingo Music Isulive performance tops 1 million views in 3.4 days, boosted by live stages of Blood Sweat & Tears and more.
KiiiKiii debuts Candy Pink Magic Hole Flip Phone as Rose Bowl sings
KiiiKiii played a 30-minute HITC LA 2026 set in Pasadena, previewing WhyKiiiKiii before Akiyama Saran's Angel Stadium first pitch.
Suga lights up Boston, then shares a tender moment with his dog
BTS' Suga posts Boston concert photos on Instagram, pairing a black-clad stage shot with behind-the-scenes moments holding his dog.
BTS turns 'ARIRANG' into a 20-week UK chart record
BTS's 'ARIRANG' spends its 20th straight week on the UK Official Albums Chart as 'NORMAL' re-enters sales charts.
Blackpink's Jennie calls the status-message dodge a dating red flag
In Cosmopolitan's 'Blind Date,' Blackpink's Jennie weighs in on texting, respect, and why changing a status message while ignoring replies crosses a line.
Massive Attack puts 5·18 footage on Pentaport screen, sparks audit
After Massive Attack screens 5·18 Democratization Movement footage and US intervention subtitles at Incheon Pentaport, the city council signals an audit.
Aespa draws 35,000 to Gocheok Sky Dome as Kiwoom shifts training
Aespa opened its Gocheok Sky Dome run for SYNK : COMPLaeXITY as Kiwoom Heroes moved workouts to Goyang during the KBO heatwave break.
WAYF BOYS debut to 6,000 live viewers as bold video sparks buzz
The five-member group releases 'WAYF BOYS DO' on August 7 after Waterbomb Seoul 2026, drawing about 6,000 YouTube viewers.
Twice’s ‘FANCY’ joins the 700M club with ‘TT’ and ‘What is Love?’
Twice’s 2019 FANCY YOU title track passes 700 million YouTube views, becoming the group’s third music video to reach the mark.
I-dle's Tomboy hits 400 million YouTube views as their run grows
I-dle's Tomboy music video has passed 400 million YouTube views, becoming the group's third clip to reach the mark after Queencard and Nxde.
AxMxP opens HELLO AxMxP era with Seoul rooftops and a first concert
FNC Entertainment boy group AxMxP releases HELLO AxMxP and its title-track video on the 12th before a September 19-20 solo concert in Seoul.
Seventeen's Dino lets Pi-Cheol-In loose as DK, Seungkwan back T1
Seventeen's Dino starts Pi-Cheol-In promotions on Music Bank as DK and Seungkwan prep T1 anthem One - Spotify Singles for Aug. 10.
Cortis turns Jung Kook's phone plea into a tour-night chant
As fancam filming divides K-pop crowds, Jung Kook and Cortis urge fans to put phones down at major 2026 concert venues.
Illit fills Japan’s charts as I Got Your Back hits No. 2
Illit lands four songs on Line Music as I Got Your Back reaches No. 2 on Japan’s Hot 100, with LuckyFes 2026 next.
Kim Jae Joong rides a summer wave into a Seoul comeback
Kim Jae Joong releases The Peak of the Wave on August 20, then brings the new single to KBS Arena concerts in Seoul on August 29-30.
Musical 'Brahms' steps into golden light before September stage run
The creative musical about Johannes Brahms unveils two teaser posters before its Sept. 19-Oct. 25 run at KT&G Sangsangmadang Daechi Art Hall.
YOUNITE takes 'ACORDA PEDRINHO' to Brazil before tour
YOUNITE released its K-pop remake of Jovem Dionisio's Brazilian hit on global platforms before an eight-city Brazil tour opening in Curitiba.
Sung Si-kyung and Shin Dong-yup turn I'll Eat into a million-view meal
Sung Si-kyung's I'll Eat episode at Hongbok near Hoehyeon Station hits 1,000,487 views in 6.7 days with Shin Dong-yup.
STAYC fires up Boryeong Mud Festival with ‘Teddy Bear’
STAYC performed “Teddy Bear” on the 2026 Boryeong Mud Festival K-POP SUPER LIVE stage, with KBS releasing the set as unaired footage.
Babymonster rolls 908 seconds from The Moon of Seoul music video set
Babymonster shares a 15-minute making-of film for The Moon of Seoul, showing YG Entertainment's lighting, blocking and performance work.
Yoon San-ha rehearses until 2:30 a.m. for 'JUST, NO REASON'
Yoon San-ha shares VCR shoot moments from his first fan concert, including late-night dance practice, fan gifts, and hopes for next year
ENHYPEN's Sunoo tastes his first gopchang as Busan vlog hits Haeundae
ENHYPEN member Sunoo shares a two-day Busan vlog, from KTX travel and first gopchang to Haeundae, Seomyeon and a 70-team pizza wait.
Haum steps into Tokyo solo with nerves, a mint bag and THE HYUNDAI
HAUM's Haum shares her first overseas solo schedule in Tokyo, visiting THE HYUNDAI flagship store and showing vlog styling moments.
MBCkpop packs 24 rising K-pop stages into a 73-minute M:drive ride
MBCkpop’s M:drive edition collects 24 rising K-pop acts from January to July 2026, from RESCENE and MEOVV to Our Birthday.