Global K-Wave
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Global K-Wave
ATEEZ Tops Billboard 200 for Third Time as 'BAD' Reaches Melon Top 100
ATEEZ has earned its third No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 'Golden Hour: Part 5.' The group’s new song 'BAD' also entered Melon's Top 100 as first-week album sales reached 1.88 million copies.
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JUNKY CREAM Draws Co-production Offers at Annecy MIFA 2026, Sets August UK Collaboration Release
Hybrid animation studio JUNKY CREAM received co-production proposals from global studios at MIFA 2026 in Annecy. The company will unveil a one-take animation co-produced with the UK's Wonder Studios in August.
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BTS Brings 'Arirang' to London as the London Eye Turns Red
BTS opens its London 'Arirang' concerts with red citywide displays, sold-out Tottenham Hotspur Stadium dates and new tour milestones.
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NCT Renjun and Chenle to Meet Fans via 'ROOMMATE' Tour from Hangzhou to Shanghai
NCT members Renjun and Chenle embark on their '2026 RENJUN&CHENLE FANMEETING [ROOMMATE]' tour across five Chinese cities this July.
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AHOF Premieres Sugar High in Kuala Lumpur Ahead of July 8 Comeback
AHOF wrapped its Kuala Lumpur concert on its first Asia tour and surprised fans with the first live performances of Sugar High and Our Story. The group will release its third mini album RUN TO YOU on July 8.
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Jung Hae-in to Hold Two Tokyo Fan Meetings for HAEINISM on September 22
Jung Hae-in will meet fans twice at Tokyo Garden Theater on September 22 through HAEINISM. The event follows the release of his Netflix series Our Sticky Love and will feature behind-the-scenes stories and special stages.
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BTS Unanimously Selected as La Plata's 'Guest of Honor' with Highest Honors Ahead of October ARIRANG Performance
BTS has been unanimously appointed as the 'Guest of Honor' by the La Plata City Council, receiving the highest official honors ahead of their October concert.
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AND2BLE Debuts With 731,673 First-Week Sales as Forbes Spotlights the Group
AND2BLE drew international attention after its debut mini album Sequence 01: Curiosity sold 731,673 copies in its first week. Forbes, The Honey POP, SWEETY HIGH and other outlets highlighted the group’s debut momentum, music and tour schedule.
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50 Researchers from 10 Countries to Gather at Jeonbuk National University for BTS Conference
The 5th BTS: A Global Interdisciplinary Conference will be held at Jeonbuk National University in July 2026, coinciding with BTS's return.
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EVAN's 'Ride or Die' Tops 10 Million Views in 44 Hours, Hits No. 1 in 9 Regions
EVAN's solo debut single 'Ride or Die' topped Bugs, reached No. 5 on Melon Hot 100 and crossed 10 million YouTube views in about 44 hours. The former ENHYPEN member also discussed his solo debut on KBS2's music program.
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CNBLUE's Lee Jung-shin Thanks Bangkok Fans After 3LOGY Tour, Shares Paris Update
Lee Jung-shin of CNBLUE thanked fans after the Bangkok stop of the 3LOGY tour, then shared a relaxed update from Paris. The singer and actor also recently drew attention for his role in The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection.
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Yoajung draws TXT fans in China as it targets 100 stores
Korean yogurt ice cream brand Yoajung is expanding quickly in China after naming Tomorrow X Together as global models, with 18 stores open and a goal of 100 by year-end.
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ATEEZ Headlines British Summer Time Hyde Park in London, Debuts 'BAD' Live
ATEEZ headlined British Summer Time Hyde Park in London with a 90-minute set and premiered 'BAD' from their 14th mini album. The group will meet Korean fans at a Seoul fan meeting in July.
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BABYMONSTER Opens CHOOM World Tour at Jamsil Indoor Stadium Before 18-City Run
BABYMONSTER launched its second world tour, CHOOM, with three Seoul concerts at Jamsil Indoor Stadium. The YG Entertainment group will perform 27 shows across 18 cities on five continents.
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K-Wave Spending Hits 1.413 Trillion Won in May Without Major BTS Concerts
Foreign visitors' K-Wave-related spending in Korea reached a record 1.413 trillion won in May 2026, led by shopping and beauty. The total rose even without a major BTS mega-event.
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Kim Hee-ae and Cha Seung-won's 'Bonjour Bakery' Ends Warmly, Tops Viki Southeast Asia for 5 Weeks
Coupang Play's 'Bonjour Bakery' ended with a village party and heartfelt farewells from Kim Hee-ae, Cha Seung-won, Kim Seon-ho and the cast. The show also ranked No. 1 on Rakuten Viki in Southeast Asia for five consecutive weeks and entered the Top 10 in 127 countries.
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Hyung-won to MC ASEA 2025 After Discharge, Teases 'Absolutely Nothing Prepared' with Shownu
MONSTA X's Hyung-won will make his official comeback as an MC for ASEA 2025 in Yokohama and appear on the YouTube show 'Absolutely Nothing Prepared' with Shownu.
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NEXZ expands global reach from Japan arena tour to Brazil with new EP 'Hellmate'
Following their successful first Japanese arena tour, NEXZ continues global activities with their third Japanese EP 'Hellmate' and upcoming appearances at Rock in Rio and STRAYCITY.
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Vietnam's SUN Group and VINGROUP Visit Korea to Discuss K-Town Cooperation in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Top executives from Vietnam's SUN Group and VINGROUP visit Korea to discuss K-Town projects and expansion into tourism, F&B, and lifestyle sectors.
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Yunchan Lim Wins Opus Klassik Instrumentalist of the Year as Youngest Individual Honoree
Pianist Yunchan Lim won Opus Klassik’s Instrumentalist of the Year award for Bach: Goldberg Variations. The win marks a second straight year in the category for Korean pianists after Seong-Jin Cho.
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Choi Yena’s ‘Catch Catch’ Hits 5.78 Million Spotify Listeners and Tops Bilibili Views
Choi Yena’s title track ‘Catch Catch’ is gaining global traction with about 5.78 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 6.79 million Bilibili views and major Douyin challenge traffic. Her encore concerts will be held on August 22 and 23 at Jangchung Arena in Seoul.
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Ha Ji-won Cries at Fans' Surprise Birthday Celebration During First Guangzhou Fan-meeting
Actress Ha Ji-won shared a touching moment in Guangzhou, shedding tears during a surprise birthday celebration from fans at her first solo fan-meeting.
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BTS Jin’s First Solo Tour Expands From Goyang to Arenas and Theaters
Jin’s first solo fan concert world tour #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR moved from Goyang through Japan, the US and Europe before returning with an Incheon encore and #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR THE MOVIE. The project highlights his solo catalog, fan-participation format and theater releases in SCREENX and 4DX.
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Ji Chang-wook’s ‘Kumusta’ Tops Viu Philippines for Three Straight Weeks
Ji Chang-wook’s Philippine reality show ‘Kumusta’ has ranked No. 1 on Viu Philippines for three consecutive weeks. The series follows Korean and Filipino cast members running a Filipino pop-up restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul.
ATEEZ Tops Billboard 200 for Third Time as 'BAD' Reaches Melon Top 100
ATEEZ has earned its third No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 'Golden Hour: Part 5.' The group’s new song 'BAD' also entered Melon's Top 100 as first-week album sales reached 1.88 million copies.
JUNKY CREAM Draws Co-production Offers at Annecy MIFA 2026, Sets August UK Collaboration Release
Hybrid animation studio JUNKY CREAM received co-production proposals from global studios at MIFA 2026 in Annecy. The company will unveil a one-take animation co-produced with the UK's Wonder Studios in August.
BTS Brings 'Arirang' to London as the London Eye Turns Red
BTS opens its London 'Arirang' concerts with red citywide displays, sold-out Tottenham Hotspur Stadium dates and new tour milestones.
NCT Renjun and Chenle to Meet Fans via 'ROOMMATE' Tour from Hangzhou to Shanghai
NCT members Renjun and Chenle embark on their '2026 RENJUN&CHENLE FANMEETING [ROOMMATE]' tour across five Chinese cities this July.
AHOF Premieres Sugar High in Kuala Lumpur Ahead of July 8 Comeback
AHOF wrapped its Kuala Lumpur concert on its first Asia tour and surprised fans with the first live performances of Sugar High and Our Story. The group will release its third mini album RUN TO YOU on July 8.
Jung Hae-in to Hold Two Tokyo Fan Meetings for HAEINISM on September 22
Jung Hae-in will meet fans twice at Tokyo Garden Theater on September 22 through HAEINISM. The event follows the release of his Netflix series Our Sticky Love and will feature behind-the-scenes stories and special stages.
BTS Unanimously Selected as La Plata's 'Guest of Honor' with Highest Honors Ahead of October ARIRANG Performance
BTS has been unanimously appointed as the 'Guest of Honor' by the La Plata City Council, receiving the highest official honors ahead of their October concert.
AND2BLE Debuts With 731,673 First-Week Sales as Forbes Spotlights the Group
AND2BLE drew international attention after its debut mini album Sequence 01: Curiosity sold 731,673 copies in its first week. Forbes, The Honey POP, SWEETY HIGH and other outlets highlighted the group’s debut momentum, music and tour schedule.
50 Researchers from 10 Countries to Gather at Jeonbuk National University for BTS Conference
The 5th BTS: A Global Interdisciplinary Conference will be held at Jeonbuk National University in July 2026, coinciding with BTS's return.
EVAN's 'Ride or Die' Tops 10 Million Views in 44 Hours, Hits No. 1 in 9 Regions
EVAN's solo debut single 'Ride or Die' topped Bugs, reached No. 5 on Melon Hot 100 and crossed 10 million YouTube views in about 44 hours. The former ENHYPEN member also discussed his solo debut on KBS2's music program.
CNBLUE's Lee Jung-shin Thanks Bangkok Fans After 3LOGY Tour, Shares Paris Update
Lee Jung-shin of CNBLUE thanked fans after the Bangkok stop of the 3LOGY tour, then shared a relaxed update from Paris. The singer and actor also recently drew attention for his role in The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection.
Yoajung draws TXT fans in China as it targets 100 stores
Korean yogurt ice cream brand Yoajung is expanding quickly in China after naming Tomorrow X Together as global models, with 18 stores open and a goal of 100 by year-end.
ATEEZ Headlines British Summer Time Hyde Park in London, Debuts 'BAD' Live
ATEEZ headlined British Summer Time Hyde Park in London with a 90-minute set and premiered 'BAD' from their 14th mini album. The group will meet Korean fans at a Seoul fan meeting in July.
BABYMONSTER Opens CHOOM World Tour at Jamsil Indoor Stadium Before 18-City Run
BABYMONSTER launched its second world tour, CHOOM, with three Seoul concerts at Jamsil Indoor Stadium. The YG Entertainment group will perform 27 shows across 18 cities on five continents.
K-Wave Spending Hits 1.413 Trillion Won in May Without Major BTS Concerts
Foreign visitors' K-Wave-related spending in Korea reached a record 1.413 trillion won in May 2026, led by shopping and beauty. The total rose even without a major BTS mega-event.
Kim Hee-ae and Cha Seung-won's 'Bonjour Bakery' Ends Warmly, Tops Viki Southeast Asia for 5 Weeks
Coupang Play's 'Bonjour Bakery' ended with a village party and heartfelt farewells from Kim Hee-ae, Cha Seung-won, Kim Seon-ho and the cast. The show also ranked No. 1 on Rakuten Viki in Southeast Asia for five consecutive weeks and entered the Top 10 in 127 countries.
Hyung-won to MC ASEA 2025 After Discharge, Teases 'Absolutely Nothing Prepared' with Shownu
MONSTA X's Hyung-won will make his official comeback as an MC for ASEA 2025 in Yokohama and appear on the YouTube show 'Absolutely Nothing Prepared' with Shownu.
NEXZ expands global reach from Japan arena tour to Brazil with new EP 'Hellmate'
Following their successful first Japanese arena tour, NEXZ continues global activities with their third Japanese EP 'Hellmate' and upcoming appearances at Rock in Rio and STRAYCITY.
Vietnam's SUN Group and VINGROUP Visit Korea to Discuss K-Town Cooperation in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Top executives from Vietnam's SUN Group and VINGROUP visit Korea to discuss K-Town projects and expansion into tourism, F&B, and lifestyle sectors.
Yunchan Lim Wins Opus Klassik Instrumentalist of the Year as Youngest Individual Honoree
Pianist Yunchan Lim won Opus Klassik’s Instrumentalist of the Year award for Bach: Goldberg Variations. The win marks a second straight year in the category for Korean pianists after Seong-Jin Cho.
Choi Yena’s ‘Catch Catch’ Hits 5.78 Million Spotify Listeners and Tops Bilibili Views
Choi Yena’s title track ‘Catch Catch’ is gaining global traction with about 5.78 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 6.79 million Bilibili views and major Douyin challenge traffic. Her encore concerts will be held on August 22 and 23 at Jangchung Arena in Seoul.
Ha Ji-won Cries at Fans' Surprise Birthday Celebration During First Guangzhou Fan-meeting
Actress Ha Ji-won shared a touching moment in Guangzhou, shedding tears during a surprise birthday celebration from fans at her first solo fan-meeting.
BTS Jin’s First Solo Tour Expands From Goyang to Arenas and Theaters
Jin’s first solo fan concert world tour #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR moved from Goyang through Japan, the US and Europe before returning with an Incheon encore and #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR THE MOVIE. The project highlights his solo catalog, fan-participation format and theater releases in SCREENX and 4DX.
Ji Chang-wook’s ‘Kumusta’ Tops Viu Philippines for Three Straight Weeks
Ji Chang-wook’s Philippine reality show ‘Kumusta’ has ranked No. 1 on Viu Philippines for three consecutive weeks. The series follows Korean and Filipino cast members running a Filipino pop-up restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul.