Global K-Wave
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Global K-Wave
Cortis rides REDRED to a 70th Spotify No. 1 and a K-pop record
Cortis' REDRED tops Spotify Daily Top Songs Korea for the 70th time, beating NewJeans' mark as the rookie group plans its first tour.
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Charlie Puth brings a life-changing cheer back to Goyang Stadium
Charlie Puth plays Goyang Stadium on October 11 with Whatever's Clever!, new full-band stages and memories of Korean fans' five-minute ovation.
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Park Bo-gum turns subway calls and market buzz into Korea’s sound
Park Bo-gum and Kim Seung Min collect subway announcements, markets and Hanok wind chimes for Korea Tourism’s Begin to Hear Korea video on July 15.
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Heeseung rides 'Ride or Die' to TIMA's Kai Tak Stadium stage
Former ENHYPEN member Heeseung joins the 2026 TIMA lineup in Hong Kong after 'Ride or Die' tops Tencent Music's Korean chart.
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Jisung's APT retakes Netflix Korea No. 1 and climbs to global No. 8
JTBC drama APT, led by Jisung, tops Netflix Korea's series chart after two episodes and gains traction across Asia.
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Jennie's 'Dracula' remix rides TikTok into Hot 100's top 5
BLACKPINK's Jennie hits a solo-best No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 with Tame Impala's 'Dracula (Remix)' after TikTok and US radio gains.
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izna takes HANDLE WITH CARE to Japan with a Yokohama debut showcase
izna releases its first Japanese mini album HANDLE WITH CARE on September 2, then opens its debut showcase in Yokohama on September 6.
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Rosé brings Billboard glow to Megabox COEX for ‘HOPE’ premiere
BLACKPINK’s Rosé attends Na Hong-jin’s ‘HOPE’ VIP premiere in Seoul as ‘APT.’, ‘rosie’ and her solo chart run keep breaking records.
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Twice brings 81-show world tour home to a sold-out Seoul encore
Twice closes sixth world tour THIS IS FOR with three sold-out KSPO DOME encore shows in Seoul after 81 concerts across 44 regions.
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Benson Boone brings backflips and 'Beautiful Things' to Goyang KINTEX
Benson Boone sets an October 26 Goyang KINTEX concert for his 'Wanted Man' world tour, with tickets opening on NOL July 21.
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Navillera takes 'Friday Night' from a state banquet to Naadam
Rookie girl group Navillera performs at the Korea-Mongolia state banquet before joining Mongolian TV broadcasts, Ara Festival and Kyrgyzstan dates.
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K-pop dance and Taekwondo heat up a 39°C Bishkek camp
University of Seoul volunteers wrap a 7-day Bishkek summer camp with Koryo-in and local students performing Korean culture programs.
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CassCool sells out in 45 seconds before Hyorisoo's first stage
2026 CassCool Festival sells 2,000 early bird tickets in 45 seconds, with Hyorisoo's debut stage and MONSTA X's full-group set confirmed.
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MODYSSEY returns to Shanghai for its first China live stage
MODYSSEY meets Shanghai fans, performs at Bilibili World 2026, and builds on 300,000 debut single first-week sales ahead of KCON LA 2026.
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TK makes Seoul roar with 'unravel' on his first solo visit in 13 years
TK from Ling tosite sigure brings anime favorites including 'unravel' and 'katharsis' to YES24 WonderRock Hall in Seoul.
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Kang Ye-won pops up on China's top Wanghong Live, vows to study Chinese
Television actor Kang Ye-won shares China updates after visiting a major importer and briefly appearing on a Wanghong Live with over 100 million followers.
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I-dle turns SUMMERSWAG into a splashy comeback for Gimme Dat Love
I-dle performs Gimme Dat Love at PSY SUMMERSWAG 2026-Incheon as We made tops Bugs, Tencent Music, QQ Music and Japan iTunes charts.
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QWER launches from Seoul with 9-city ‘ROCKET LAUNCH!!’ Asia tour
QWER begins its second tour in Seoul on September 12 before Taipei, Fukuoka, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore dates through January 2027.
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Drake follows Jungkook after that 'Make Me Cry' bike video
Drake follows Jungkook on Instagram as attention returns to the BTS star's May 24 bike video using 'Make Me Cry' as background music.
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All seven BTS members unwind over samgyeopsal after London shows
V shares photos of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin and Jungkook at a London Korean restaurant after BTS' Arirang concerts.
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Jun Ji Hyun lights up NYAFF in black as she makes actress history
Jun Ji Hyun wins NYAFF's Extraordinary Star Asia Award as Colony opens the festival, marking the first honor of its kind for a Korean actress.
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LA rolls out the welcome mat for Son Heung-min, Lisa and mega events
Los Angeles gears up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl LXI and 2028 Olympics as Son Heung-min and BLACKPINK's Lisa lift Korea travel demand.
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BTS’s Life Goes On passes 600 million with Jungkook’s quiet warmth
BTS’s Jungkook-directed Life Goes On music video tops 600 million YouTube views as its pandemic-era comfort keeps resonating.
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11-year-old Lee Se-na takes Korea’s top finish at Yi Hwang finals
Lee Se-na, the youngest contestant at the 2026 Yi Hwang International Music Competition, places second in the Junior division at Icheon Art Hall.
Cortis rides REDRED to a 70th Spotify No. 1 and a K-pop record
Cortis' REDRED tops Spotify Daily Top Songs Korea for the 70th time, beating NewJeans' mark as the rookie group plans its first tour.
Charlie Puth brings a life-changing cheer back to Goyang Stadium
Charlie Puth plays Goyang Stadium on October 11 with Whatever's Clever!, new full-band stages and memories of Korean fans' five-minute ovation.
Park Bo-gum turns subway calls and market buzz into Korea’s sound
Park Bo-gum and Kim Seung Min collect subway announcements, markets and Hanok wind chimes for Korea Tourism’s Begin to Hear Korea video on July 15.
Heeseung rides 'Ride or Die' to TIMA's Kai Tak Stadium stage
Former ENHYPEN member Heeseung joins the 2026 TIMA lineup in Hong Kong after 'Ride or Die' tops Tencent Music's Korean chart.
Jisung's APT retakes Netflix Korea No. 1 and climbs to global No. 8
JTBC drama APT, led by Jisung, tops Netflix Korea's series chart after two episodes and gains traction across Asia.
Jennie's 'Dracula' remix rides TikTok into Hot 100's top 5
BLACKPINK's Jennie hits a solo-best No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 with Tame Impala's 'Dracula (Remix)' after TikTok and US radio gains.
izna takes HANDLE WITH CARE to Japan with a Yokohama debut showcase
izna releases its first Japanese mini album HANDLE WITH CARE on September 2, then opens its debut showcase in Yokohama on September 6.
Rosé brings Billboard glow to Megabox COEX for ‘HOPE’ premiere
BLACKPINK’s Rosé attends Na Hong-jin’s ‘HOPE’ VIP premiere in Seoul as ‘APT.’, ‘rosie’ and her solo chart run keep breaking records.
Twice brings 81-show world tour home to a sold-out Seoul encore
Twice closes sixth world tour THIS IS FOR with three sold-out KSPO DOME encore shows in Seoul after 81 concerts across 44 regions.
Benson Boone brings backflips and 'Beautiful Things' to Goyang KINTEX
Benson Boone sets an October 26 Goyang KINTEX concert for his 'Wanted Man' world tour, with tickets opening on NOL July 21.
Navillera takes 'Friday Night' from a state banquet to Naadam
Rookie girl group Navillera performs at the Korea-Mongolia state banquet before joining Mongolian TV broadcasts, Ara Festival and Kyrgyzstan dates.
K-pop dance and Taekwondo heat up a 39°C Bishkek camp
University of Seoul volunteers wrap a 7-day Bishkek summer camp with Koryo-in and local students performing Korean culture programs.
CassCool sells out in 45 seconds before Hyorisoo's first stage
2026 CassCool Festival sells 2,000 early bird tickets in 45 seconds, with Hyorisoo's debut stage and MONSTA X's full-group set confirmed.
MODYSSEY returns to Shanghai for its first China live stage
MODYSSEY meets Shanghai fans, performs at Bilibili World 2026, and builds on 300,000 debut single first-week sales ahead of KCON LA 2026.
TK makes Seoul roar with 'unravel' on his first solo visit in 13 years
TK from Ling tosite sigure brings anime favorites including 'unravel' and 'katharsis' to YES24 WonderRock Hall in Seoul.
Kang Ye-won pops up on China's top Wanghong Live, vows to study Chinese
Television actor Kang Ye-won shares China updates after visiting a major importer and briefly appearing on a Wanghong Live with over 100 million followers.
I-dle turns SUMMERSWAG into a splashy comeback for Gimme Dat Love
I-dle performs Gimme Dat Love at PSY SUMMERSWAG 2026-Incheon as We made tops Bugs, Tencent Music, QQ Music and Japan iTunes charts.
QWER launches from Seoul with 9-city ‘ROCKET LAUNCH!!’ Asia tour
QWER begins its second tour in Seoul on September 12 before Taipei, Fukuoka, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore dates through January 2027.
Drake follows Jungkook after that 'Make Me Cry' bike video
Drake follows Jungkook on Instagram as attention returns to the BTS star's May 24 bike video using 'Make Me Cry' as background music.
All seven BTS members unwind over samgyeopsal after London shows
V shares photos of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin and Jungkook at a London Korean restaurant after BTS' Arirang concerts.
Jun Ji Hyun lights up NYAFF in black as she makes actress history
Jun Ji Hyun wins NYAFF's Extraordinary Star Asia Award as Colony opens the festival, marking the first honor of its kind for a Korean actress.
LA rolls out the welcome mat for Son Heung-min, Lisa and mega events
Los Angeles gears up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl LXI and 2028 Olympics as Son Heung-min and BLACKPINK's Lisa lift Korea travel demand.
BTS’s Life Goes On passes 600 million with Jungkook’s quiet warmth
BTS’s Jungkook-directed Life Goes On music video tops 600 million YouTube views as its pandemic-era comfort keeps resonating.
11-year-old Lee Se-na takes Korea’s top finish at Yi Hwang finals
Lee Se-na, the youngest contestant at the 2026 Yi Hwang International Music Competition, places second in the Junior division at Icheon Art Hall.