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Lee Juck to Hold Solo US Concert in California Around Chuseok
Following sold-out shows at Sejong Center and with PANIC, Lee Juck will perform his 'Lee Juck US Live Concert' in Temecula, California on September 26, 2026.
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Stray Kids Felix Signed Louis Vuitton Soccer Ball Sells for $28,160, Over 14 Times Estimated Price
A Louis Vuitton monogram soccer ball signed by Stray Kids' Felix sold for $28,160 at a Sotheby's UNICEF charity auction, far exceeding its $2,000 estimate.
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Shiho Yano’s Longtime Friend Yu Yamada Watches Yumi’s Cells While Doing Housework
Shiho Yano shared a 25-minute shopping vlog with Japanese model Yu Yamada, her friend of nearly 30 years. In the video, Yu Yamada said she watches Korean dramas daily and named Yumi's Cells and Kim Go-eun among her favorites.
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Zayn Malik Team Account Follows Jung Kook, Fueling Collaboration Talk
A team account linked to Zayn Malik followed BTS member Jung Kook on Instagram, sparking collaboration speculation. No official announcement, song title or release date has been confirmed.
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BTS, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids and ATEEZ Appear in Super Bowl Halftime Show Fan Poll
BTS, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids and ATEEZ were listed in an online fan poll predicting the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner. The vote does not confirm an official booking, but it highlights K-pop’s growing presence in global pop discussions.
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BTS V's 'Into the Sun' Featured in French President's G7 Summit Video
BTS V's album track 'Into the Sun' was used in a G7 Summit video posted on French President Emmanuel Macron's official social media as the Korean president entered the venue.
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Stray Kids' Felix to front 2026 Hanbok Wave on billboards in New York and Paris
Felix of Stray Kids will become the face of 2026 Hanbok Wave, working with five Korean hanbok brands on 50 new designs. The campaign is set to appear in pictorials, videos and billboards in cities including Seoul, New York, Paris and Milan.
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KBS’ Next-Door Families Wins First Digital Honor at Monte-Carlo TV Festival
KBS’ digital talk series Next-Door Families - What Makes a Family? won Best Original Digital Creation at the 65th Monte-Carlo TV Festival. The program explores low birthrate and changing ideas of family through real conversations.
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Choi Ye-na reaches No. 5 on Oricon with Hatsune Miku collaboration; third single also hits top ranks
Choi Ye-na's third Japanese single 'Mirror Mirror / STAR! (feat. Hatsune Miku)' reaches No. 5 on the Oricon Daily Single Ranking.
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Grammy Awards Add Best Asian Pop Category for 2027, but K-pop Fans Are Divided
The Grammy Awards will introduce Best Asian Pop Music Performance at the 69th Grammy Awards. K-pop fans see both recognition and the risk of Asian pop being separated from major categories.
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RESCENE rides Geoje Yahoo buzz into Japan and U.S. plans
RESCENE joins the first Global Leap Support picks after its Geoje City ambassador clips topped 2.68 million views across YouTube and Instagram.
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Joshua Hong takes SEVENTEEN's youth mission to UNESCO in Paris
Joshua Hong will represent SEVENTEEN at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris on June 25 as 100 youth projects and 2026 support plans are unveiled.
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Colony storms past Train to Busan as Malaysia's Korean-film champ
As of June 14, Yeon Sang Ho's Colony passes 1.51 million Malaysia viewers as the Jun Ji Hyun-led zombie film expands across Asia.
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Sinui Guseul lands in Busan as SLL courts buyers with episode one
SLL screened Sinui Guseul episode one at Busan Content Market 2026, spotlighting Ahn Bo-hyun, Lee Sung Min and its Prime release path.
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K-pop fancams help power YouTube Korea’s 3.5 trillion won year
Korea’s YouTube ecosystem tops 3.5 trillion won in 2025 GDP impact as K-pop, K-drama, beauty and education content fuel 85,000 FTE jobs.
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Pow Yochi takes a darker turn at Bangkok's Kisada Paradise premiere
Pow Yochi attends the June 9 Bangkok gala for Thai horror film Kisada Paradise as Blow Your Mind tops Thai iTunes R&B/Soul.
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BTS's SWIM rides U.S. radio lift to No. 41 on the Hot 100
BTS's "SWIM" rises to No. 41 on the June 13 Billboard Hot 100, backed by Pop Airplay gains and steady global streaming.
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BTS Jin's gray tee shows how idol voting photos turn political
After South Korea's June 3, 2026 local elections, BTS Jin, Lee Young Ji and fromis_9's Baek Ji-heon show why idol voting posts draw scrutiny.
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Byeon Woo-seok opens The Secret Library as Seoul tickets go live
Byeon Woo-seok begins his 2026 Asia fan-meeting tour in Seoul on July 4-5, with Ticketlink sales opening June 15 at 8 PM.
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izna catches the beat as 'SET THE TEMPO' cracks iTunes Worldwide top 10
izna's third mini-album 'SET THE TEMPO' starts strong after its June 8 release, with 'METRONOME' driving early global chart momentum.
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Mamamoo fills 10,000 seats in Kaohsiung as four voices reunite
Mamamoo sells out Kaohsiung Arena after three Seoul shows, launching its 4WARD world tour with 4 Flowers on June 19.
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ZEROBASEONE puts Ascend on Target and Walmart shelves June 26
ZEROBASEONE's 6th mini album gets a physical US music release June 26, with retail sales at Target, Barnes & Noble and Walmart.
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Jennie brings Ruby to life across a 17-song Governors Ball set
Jennie closes the SNAPCHAT stage in New York on June 7 with a 60-minute solo set built around Ruby, plus a first reveal of a new song.
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aespa breaks into the UK Top 100 as LEMONADE powers a chart first
aespa's LEMONADE debuts at No. 95 on the UK Official Singles Chart, with No. 13 downloads and a No. 9 Billboard 200 start for the album.
Lee Juck to Hold Solo US Concert in California Around Chuseok
Following sold-out shows at Sejong Center and with PANIC, Lee Juck will perform his 'Lee Juck US Live Concert' in Temecula, California on September 26, 2026.
Stray Kids Felix Signed Louis Vuitton Soccer Ball Sells for $28,160, Over 14 Times Estimated Price
A Louis Vuitton monogram soccer ball signed by Stray Kids' Felix sold for $28,160 at a Sotheby's UNICEF charity auction, far exceeding its $2,000 estimate.
Shiho Yano’s Longtime Friend Yu Yamada Watches Yumi’s Cells While Doing Housework
Shiho Yano shared a 25-minute shopping vlog with Japanese model Yu Yamada, her friend of nearly 30 years. In the video, Yu Yamada said she watches Korean dramas daily and named Yumi's Cells and Kim Go-eun among her favorites.
Zayn Malik Team Account Follows Jung Kook, Fueling Collaboration Talk
A team account linked to Zayn Malik followed BTS member Jung Kook on Instagram, sparking collaboration speculation. No official announcement, song title or release date has been confirmed.
BTS, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids and ATEEZ Appear in Super Bowl Halftime Show Fan Poll
BTS, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids and ATEEZ were listed in an online fan poll predicting the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner. The vote does not confirm an official booking, but it highlights K-pop’s growing presence in global pop discussions.
BTS V's 'Into the Sun' Featured in French President's G7 Summit Video
BTS V's album track 'Into the Sun' was used in a G7 Summit video posted on French President Emmanuel Macron's official social media as the Korean president entered the venue.
Stray Kids' Felix to front 2026 Hanbok Wave on billboards in New York and Paris
Felix of Stray Kids will become the face of 2026 Hanbok Wave, working with five Korean hanbok brands on 50 new designs. The campaign is set to appear in pictorials, videos and billboards in cities including Seoul, New York, Paris and Milan.
KBS’ Next-Door Families Wins First Digital Honor at Monte-Carlo TV Festival
KBS’ digital talk series Next-Door Families - What Makes a Family? won Best Original Digital Creation at the 65th Monte-Carlo TV Festival. The program explores low birthrate and changing ideas of family through real conversations.
Choi Ye-na reaches No. 5 on Oricon with Hatsune Miku collaboration; third single also hits top ranks
Choi Ye-na's third Japanese single 'Mirror Mirror / STAR! (feat. Hatsune Miku)' reaches No. 5 on the Oricon Daily Single Ranking.
Grammy Awards Add Best Asian Pop Category for 2027, but K-pop Fans Are Divided
The Grammy Awards will introduce Best Asian Pop Music Performance at the 69th Grammy Awards. K-pop fans see both recognition and the risk of Asian pop being separated from major categories.
RESCENE rides Geoje Yahoo buzz into Japan and U.S. plans
RESCENE joins the first Global Leap Support picks after its Geoje City ambassador clips topped 2.68 million views across YouTube and Instagram.
Joshua Hong takes SEVENTEEN's youth mission to UNESCO in Paris
Joshua Hong will represent SEVENTEEN at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris on June 25 as 100 youth projects and 2026 support plans are unveiled.
Colony storms past Train to Busan as Malaysia's Korean-film champ
As of June 14, Yeon Sang Ho's Colony passes 1.51 million Malaysia viewers as the Jun Ji Hyun-led zombie film expands across Asia.
Sinui Guseul lands in Busan as SLL courts buyers with episode one
SLL screened Sinui Guseul episode one at Busan Content Market 2026, spotlighting Ahn Bo-hyun, Lee Sung Min and its Prime release path.
K-pop fancams help power YouTube Korea’s 3.5 trillion won year
Korea’s YouTube ecosystem tops 3.5 trillion won in 2025 GDP impact as K-pop, K-drama, beauty and education content fuel 85,000 FTE jobs.
Pow Yochi takes a darker turn at Bangkok's Kisada Paradise premiere
Pow Yochi attends the June 9 Bangkok gala for Thai horror film Kisada Paradise as Blow Your Mind tops Thai iTunes R&B/Soul.
BTS's SWIM rides U.S. radio lift to No. 41 on the Hot 100
BTS's "SWIM" rises to No. 41 on the June 13 Billboard Hot 100, backed by Pop Airplay gains and steady global streaming.
BTS Jin's gray tee shows how idol voting photos turn political
After South Korea's June 3, 2026 local elections, BTS Jin, Lee Young Ji and fromis_9's Baek Ji-heon show why idol voting posts draw scrutiny.
Byeon Woo-seok opens The Secret Library as Seoul tickets go live
Byeon Woo-seok begins his 2026 Asia fan-meeting tour in Seoul on July 4-5, with Ticketlink sales opening June 15 at 8 PM.
izna catches the beat as 'SET THE TEMPO' cracks iTunes Worldwide top 10
izna's third mini-album 'SET THE TEMPO' starts strong after its June 8 release, with 'METRONOME' driving early global chart momentum.
Mamamoo fills 10,000 seats in Kaohsiung as four voices reunite
Mamamoo sells out Kaohsiung Arena after three Seoul shows, launching its 4WARD world tour with 4 Flowers on June 19.
ZEROBASEONE puts Ascend on Target and Walmart shelves June 26
ZEROBASEONE's 6th mini album gets a physical US music release June 26, with retail sales at Target, Barnes & Noble and Walmart.
Jennie brings Ruby to life across a 17-song Governors Ball set
Jennie closes the SNAPCHAT stage in New York on June 7 with a 60-minute solo set built around Ruby, plus a first reveal of a new song.
aespa breaks into the UK Top 100 as LEMONADE powers a chart first
aespa's LEMONADE debuts at No. 95 on the UK Official Singles Chart, with No. 13 downloads and a No. 9 Billboard 200 start for the album.