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855 articlesCholim locks the door on distorted words in new single
Cholim’s ‘Lock the door’ explores isolation, self-protection and rumors, with Lauren Rose, Yoon Junho and Kim Young-hyun on the track.
ZENERATE critics spotlight 20 Korean releases worth hearing
Kim Do-heon and Jang Jun-hwan choose 10 albums and 10 singles for ZENERATE's ALIVE 2026 SO FAR domestic music list.
Viola slips into mystery in 9-second 'Mysterious Girl' teaser
Viola previews her new song 'Mysterious Girl' with a 9-second MAUMC YouTube teaser ahead of the full music video release on August 18 at noon KST.
Zico leans into Waterbomb talk with a confident 'No problem'
Zico says a Waterbomb appearance is possible through his official channel, answering the summer festival question with 'Absolutely,' 'Easy' and 'No problem.'
USPEER steps offstage in a candid WICKED GAME finale video
USPEER shares a new behind-the-scenes video from WICKED GAME promotions, with waiting-room moments, stage prep and members' closing thoughts.
NOWZ brings 'Achilles' to life with a live-band stage on It's Live
Rookie group NOWZ released a 272-second band live version of 'Achilles' on the It's Live channel, highlighting vocals and live instrumentation.
KiiiKiii’s ‘Pop Off Pop Off’ rockets past 1 million views in 7 hours
Starship Entertainment rookie group KiiiKiii tops 1 million views with its debut MV after releasing ‘Pop Off Pop Off’ on August 10, 2026.
VAYONN locks in for one last 'MUAH!' check backstage
The rookie group shares a music show behind-the-scenes clip with final choreography checks, waiting-room moments and fan reactions during YOUTH TODAY promotions.
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.
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.
AtHeart rewinds Roo'ra's '3! 4!' for a Y2K summer comeback
AtHeart releases its second TIME TRAVEL PROJECT single on the 19th, remaking Roo'ra's 1990s hit '3! 4!' with a vintage self-cam teaser.
INFINITE suits up in black as Incheon fan meeting sells out
INFINITE marks its 16th anniversary with Infinite Assembly V, opening Aug. 29-30 at sold-out Incheon Inspire Arena before Macau, Taipei and Tokyo.
Choi Ye-na makes a splash at Waterbomb Busan in game-hero goggles
Choi Ye-na lit up Waterbomb Busan 2026 on Aug. 8 in a white full-body suit and goggle sunglasses, drawing D.Va comparisons online.
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.
Jisoo tears up as Blackpink marks 10 years with a heartfelt apology
Blackpink reunites on August 8 for a 10th anniversary fan event and Weverse live, where Jisoo apologizes to Blinks over event concerns.
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.
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.
Red Velvet, Stray Kids return as SEVENTEEN Dino steps out solo
MBC's Show! Music Core lines up Red Velvet, Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN Dino's Pi-cheol-in solo debut, Rora as MC and Dayoung with Jay Park.
Heejae Kim sets REVERB in motion with sea-blue and sunset packages
Heejae Kim opens pre-orders for REVERB, his first full-length album in two and a half years, ahead of its Sept. 7 release.
ARTMS lights up Music Bank with two Hyper-Ego title tracks
ARTMS releases Hyper-Ego, performs Born Stunner and Blue Blood on KBS2's Music Bank, and sets a Seoul launch for the Art of BLUE BLOOD world tour.
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.
Lee Chan-won carries Yeosu's island glow to Boryeong's mud finale
Lee Chan-won performs at Yeosu Island Day on Aug. 8 before joining the Boryeong Mud Festival closing Super Concert on Aug. 9.
NouerA grabs its first Music Bank trophy as .exe wins again
NouerA scores a first terrestrial music show win on KBS2's Music Bank with .exe, following its Show Champion trophy two days earlier.
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.
Cholim locks the door on distorted words in new single
Cholim’s ‘Lock the door’ explores isolation, self-protection and rumors, with Lauren Rose, Yoon Junho and Kim Young-hyun on the track.
ZENERATE critics spotlight 20 Korean releases worth hearing
Kim Do-heon and Jang Jun-hwan choose 10 albums and 10 singles for ZENERATE's ALIVE 2026 SO FAR domestic music list.
Viola slips into mystery in 9-second 'Mysterious Girl' teaser
Viola previews her new song 'Mysterious Girl' with a 9-second MAUMC YouTube teaser ahead of the full music video release on August 18 at noon KST.
Zico leans into Waterbomb talk with a confident 'No problem'
Zico says a Waterbomb appearance is possible through his official channel, answering the summer festival question with 'Absolutely,' 'Easy' and 'No problem.'
USPEER steps offstage in a candid WICKED GAME finale video
USPEER shares a new behind-the-scenes video from WICKED GAME promotions, with waiting-room moments, stage prep and members' closing thoughts.
NOWZ brings 'Achilles' to life with a live-band stage on It's Live
Rookie group NOWZ released a 272-second band live version of 'Achilles' on the It's Live channel, highlighting vocals and live instrumentation.
KiiiKiii’s ‘Pop Off Pop Off’ rockets past 1 million views in 7 hours
Starship Entertainment rookie group KiiiKiii tops 1 million views with its debut MV after releasing ‘Pop Off Pop Off’ on August 10, 2026.
VAYONN locks in for one last 'MUAH!' check backstage
The rookie group shares a music show behind-the-scenes clip with final choreography checks, waiting-room moments and fan reactions during YOUTH TODAY promotions.
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.
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.
AtHeart rewinds Roo'ra's '3! 4!' for a Y2K summer comeback
AtHeart releases its second TIME TRAVEL PROJECT single on the 19th, remaking Roo'ra's 1990s hit '3! 4!' with a vintage self-cam teaser.
INFINITE suits up in black as Incheon fan meeting sells out
INFINITE marks its 16th anniversary with Infinite Assembly V, opening Aug. 29-30 at sold-out Incheon Inspire Arena before Macau, Taipei and Tokyo.
Choi Ye-na makes a splash at Waterbomb Busan in game-hero goggles
Choi Ye-na lit up Waterbomb Busan 2026 on Aug. 8 in a white full-body suit and goggle sunglasses, drawing D.Va comparisons online.
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.
Jisoo tears up as Blackpink marks 10 years with a heartfelt apology
Blackpink reunites on August 8 for a 10th anniversary fan event and Weverse live, where Jisoo apologizes to Blinks over event concerns.
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.
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.
Red Velvet, Stray Kids return as SEVENTEEN Dino steps out solo
MBC's Show! Music Core lines up Red Velvet, Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN Dino's Pi-cheol-in solo debut, Rora as MC and Dayoung with Jay Park.
Heejae Kim sets REVERB in motion with sea-blue and sunset packages
Heejae Kim opens pre-orders for REVERB, his first full-length album in two and a half years, ahead of its Sept. 7 release.
ARTMS lights up Music Bank with two Hyper-Ego title tracks
ARTMS releases Hyper-Ego, performs Born Stunner and Blue Blood on KBS2's Music Bank, and sets a Seoul launch for the Art of BLUE BLOOD world tour.
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.
Lee Chan-won carries Yeosu's island glow to Boryeong's mud finale
Lee Chan-won performs at Yeosu Island Day on Aug. 8 before joining the Boryeong Mud Festival closing Super Concert on Aug. 9.
NouerA grabs its first Music Bank trophy as .exe wins again
NouerA scores a first terrestrial music show win on KBS2's Music Bank with .exe, following its Show Champion trophy two days earlier.
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.