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Son Tae-jin Wraps Three-Day THE MAESTRO Seoul Concert, Heads to Busan in July
Son Tae-jin completed three Seoul performances of his solo concert THE MAESTRO at LG Arts Center Seoul LG SIGNATURE Hall. The concert moves to Busan on July 17 and 18 at Sohyang Theater Woori Bank Hall.
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Why Mark and Taeyong's Photo Moved Fans... A 10-Year Bond Amidst NCT Changes
Fans react to a photo of Mark and Taeyong following the conclusion of Mark's activities with NCT 127 and NCT DREAM, highlighting their decade-long bond.
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Lisa's First Solo Outside YG, 'ROCKSTAR'… The Solo Protagonist of Bangkok's Night Streets
Lisa showcases a transformed solo image with 'ROCKSTAR,' her first single under LLOUD and RCA Records, featuring a bold new concept set in Bangkok.
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XLOV's Genderless Stage Becomes Clearer with 'I,God'... Wumuti Speaks of a "Window"
XLOV clarifies their genderless identity through the 2nd mini album 'I,God' and title track 'SERVE', moving beyond mere buzz to artistic expression.
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CLOSE YOUR EYES Adds 35th Seoul Music Awards Rookie Honor After Eight Wins
CLOSE YOUR EYES won the Rookie Award at the 35th Seoul Music Awards at INSPIRE Arena in Incheon. The seven-member K-pop boy group continues its rapid rise after eight rookie trophies and 1.2 million cumulative mini-album sales.
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Moon So-ri Becomes ‘CORTIS Mom’ After Falling for ‘JoyRide’
Moon So-ri revealed her affection for CORTIS after seeing the group perform and requesting “JoyRide” on SBS Power FM. CORTIS will hold its 2026 Incheon concerts in July before heading to North America in August.
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Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon, Yuri and Sooyoung to Take Terrestrial Stage as Hyoryosu Before Debut Song
Hyoyeon, Yuri and Sooyoung appear as Hyoryosu on MBC's Hangout with Yoo before releasing an official debut song. The episode follows Yoo Jae-suk's search for a singer for the OST "A Night Full of Stars."
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Stray Kids' Han Draws Attention With Solo Airport Departure After 'back to life'
Han of Stray Kids departed from Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule after releasing his solo single 'back to life.' The trip comes as Stray Kids continues major overseas appearances from The Governors Ball Music Festival to Rock in Rio and STRAYCITY.
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Global Cyber University Highlights K-Pop Training Tracks for Vocal and Dance Trainers
Global Cyber University's Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment is promoting practical K-pop training across vocal, dance, acting, planning and private certification courses. The BTS alma mater is accepting first-round applications for the second semester of the 2026 academic year through July 8.
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Solbi, Cheon Rok-dam to perform at free Ulsan Family Love Concert on June 20
The 2026 Ulsan Family Love Concert will be held free of charge at Ulsan Jongha Innovation Center Gymnasium on June 20. Solbi, Gunjo, Cheon Rok-dam, Choo Hyuk-jin, Kim San-ha and Ttanttara Family are on the lineup.
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CORTIS Turns Loose Vintage Style Into a Signature for 'GREENGREEN'
CORTIS's slacker-core Dongmyo look has become a key visual point of the group's 'GREENGREEN' promotions, connecting stage energy, album photos and the members' own trainee-era routes.
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Sana Joins TWICE at Gwanghwamun Photo Wall Ahead of Seoul Tour Finale
Sana and all nine members of TWICE attended the TEAZEN X TWICE Kombucha Lab photo session in Gwanghwamun. The group is also preparing for its July 10-12 finale at KSPO DOME in Seoul.
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AB6IX’s Jeon Woong Renews With Brand New Music After 7th Anniversary Concert
Jeon Woong will continue with Brand New Music after AB6IX paused group activities following its 7th anniversary concert, 6IX TO SEVEN. Park Woo-jin has signed with Para Music as the members prepare individual plans.
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USPEER Returns After One-Year Break as Six-Member Group With 'BITE DISTRICT'
USPEER begins a new chapter with first mini-album 'BITE DISTRICT,' a six-member lineup, 'WICKED GAME,' and a fan showcase.
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Kwon Eun-bi, Lim Chang-jung to Headline MCT Big Concert in Magok on June 20-21
Kwon Eun-bi and Lim Chang-jung will perform at the 2026 MCT Festival in Seoul's Magok area. The MCT Big Concert with KOMCA runs June 20-21 as part of the three-day urban festival.
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NewJeans' Get Up clears 1.65M, but 1.61M copies sit in stock
NewJeans' Get Up topped Billboard 200 after huge first-week sales, but a 3.5 million-copy production plan left major inventory questions.
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RIIZE's Anton plays Yoon Sang his songs first, cold notes and all
RIIZE's Anton says on Salon Drip EP.144 that father Yoon Sang is his first listener, offering blunt feedback after the mini-album II release.
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WAYF BOYS skip the mystery with pre-debut party clips
WAYF BOYS draw early attention with official party and Instagram Live clips before their first project arrives on June 26.
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Red Velvet turns August into a reunion with new music and a fan-con
Red Velvet returns as a full group in August, following Cosmic with new music and a 12th anniversary fan-con in Seoul.
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cotoba and ikkyu nakajima plug Korea-Japan indie into Rolling Hall
Rolling Hall's July 26 'nowhere 2' pairs cotoba, Zivenew and Japanese acts including ikkyu nakajima, with tickets opening June 23.
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I-dle's 'Crow' lyric turns one Soyeon bar into a K-pop fairness fight
Soyeon's rap line in I-dle's June 15 single 'Crow' fuels debate over 'nepo baby' claims, self-producing idols, and the July 6 album 'We made'.
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Hongjoong brings NO1 to the EDC Korea DJ booth this October
Ateez leader Hongjoong joins EDC Korea 2026 as NO1 for a DJ set at Incheon Inspire Entertainment Resort on October 3-4.
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BTS turns 13 with 49,803 fan pix lighting Seodaemun Station
Fans' 49,803 Idolpick votes secure a June 13 Seodaemun Station billboard as BTS marks its 13th debut anniversary with Come Over and FESTA events.
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JAY B lets TR.EE take root in Seoul before Bangkok follows
JAY B returns with third mini-album TR.EE on June 10, then brings new R&B tracks to Seoul concerts and a July Bangkok stage.
Son Tae-jin Wraps Three-Day THE MAESTRO Seoul Concert, Heads to Busan in July
Son Tae-jin completed three Seoul performances of his solo concert THE MAESTRO at LG Arts Center Seoul LG SIGNATURE Hall. The concert moves to Busan on July 17 and 18 at Sohyang Theater Woori Bank Hall.
Why Mark and Taeyong's Photo Moved Fans... A 10-Year Bond Amidst NCT Changes
Fans react to a photo of Mark and Taeyong following the conclusion of Mark's activities with NCT 127 and NCT DREAM, highlighting their decade-long bond.
Lisa's First Solo Outside YG, 'ROCKSTAR'… The Solo Protagonist of Bangkok's Night Streets
Lisa showcases a transformed solo image with 'ROCKSTAR,' her first single under LLOUD and RCA Records, featuring a bold new concept set in Bangkok.
XLOV's Genderless Stage Becomes Clearer with 'I,God'... Wumuti Speaks of a "Window"
XLOV clarifies their genderless identity through the 2nd mini album 'I,God' and title track 'SERVE', moving beyond mere buzz to artistic expression.
CLOSE YOUR EYES Adds 35th Seoul Music Awards Rookie Honor After Eight Wins
CLOSE YOUR EYES won the Rookie Award at the 35th Seoul Music Awards at INSPIRE Arena in Incheon. The seven-member K-pop boy group continues its rapid rise after eight rookie trophies and 1.2 million cumulative mini-album sales.
Moon So-ri Becomes ‘CORTIS Mom’ After Falling for ‘JoyRide’
Moon So-ri revealed her affection for CORTIS after seeing the group perform and requesting “JoyRide” on SBS Power FM. CORTIS will hold its 2026 Incheon concerts in July before heading to North America in August.
Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon, Yuri and Sooyoung to Take Terrestrial Stage as Hyoryosu Before Debut Song
Hyoyeon, Yuri and Sooyoung appear as Hyoryosu on MBC's Hangout with Yoo before releasing an official debut song. The episode follows Yoo Jae-suk's search for a singer for the OST "A Night Full of Stars."
Stray Kids' Han Draws Attention With Solo Airport Departure After 'back to life'
Han of Stray Kids departed from Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule after releasing his solo single 'back to life.' The trip comes as Stray Kids continues major overseas appearances from The Governors Ball Music Festival to Rock in Rio and STRAYCITY.
Global Cyber University Highlights K-Pop Training Tracks for Vocal and Dance Trainers
Global Cyber University's Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment is promoting practical K-pop training across vocal, dance, acting, planning and private certification courses. The BTS alma mater is accepting first-round applications for the second semester of the 2026 academic year through July 8.
Solbi, Cheon Rok-dam to perform at free Ulsan Family Love Concert on June 20
The 2026 Ulsan Family Love Concert will be held free of charge at Ulsan Jongha Innovation Center Gymnasium on June 20. Solbi, Gunjo, Cheon Rok-dam, Choo Hyuk-jin, Kim San-ha and Ttanttara Family are on the lineup.
CORTIS Turns Loose Vintage Style Into a Signature for 'GREENGREEN'
CORTIS's slacker-core Dongmyo look has become a key visual point of the group's 'GREENGREEN' promotions, connecting stage energy, album photos and the members' own trainee-era routes.
Sana Joins TWICE at Gwanghwamun Photo Wall Ahead of Seoul Tour Finale
Sana and all nine members of TWICE attended the TEAZEN X TWICE Kombucha Lab photo session in Gwanghwamun. The group is also preparing for its July 10-12 finale at KSPO DOME in Seoul.
AB6IX’s Jeon Woong Renews With Brand New Music After 7th Anniversary Concert
Jeon Woong will continue with Brand New Music after AB6IX paused group activities following its 7th anniversary concert, 6IX TO SEVEN. Park Woo-jin has signed with Para Music as the members prepare individual plans.
USPEER Returns After One-Year Break as Six-Member Group With 'BITE DISTRICT'
USPEER begins a new chapter with first mini-album 'BITE DISTRICT,' a six-member lineup, 'WICKED GAME,' and a fan showcase.
Kwon Eun-bi, Lim Chang-jung to Headline MCT Big Concert in Magok on June 20-21
Kwon Eun-bi and Lim Chang-jung will perform at the 2026 MCT Festival in Seoul's Magok area. The MCT Big Concert with KOMCA runs June 20-21 as part of the three-day urban festival.
NewJeans' Get Up clears 1.65M, but 1.61M copies sit in stock
NewJeans' Get Up topped Billboard 200 after huge first-week sales, but a 3.5 million-copy production plan left major inventory questions.
RIIZE's Anton plays Yoon Sang his songs first, cold notes and all
RIIZE's Anton says on Salon Drip EP.144 that father Yoon Sang is his first listener, offering blunt feedback after the mini-album II release.
WAYF BOYS skip the mystery with pre-debut party clips
WAYF BOYS draw early attention with official party and Instagram Live clips before their first project arrives on June 26.
Red Velvet turns August into a reunion with new music and a fan-con
Red Velvet returns as a full group in August, following Cosmic with new music and a 12th anniversary fan-con in Seoul.
cotoba and ikkyu nakajima plug Korea-Japan indie into Rolling Hall
Rolling Hall's July 26 'nowhere 2' pairs cotoba, Zivenew and Japanese acts including ikkyu nakajima, with tickets opening June 23.
I-dle's 'Crow' lyric turns one Soyeon bar into a K-pop fairness fight
Soyeon's rap line in I-dle's June 15 single 'Crow' fuels debate over 'nepo baby' claims, self-producing idols, and the July 6 album 'We made'.
Hongjoong brings NO1 to the EDC Korea DJ booth this October
Ateez leader Hongjoong joins EDC Korea 2026 as NO1 for a DJ set at Incheon Inspire Entertainment Resort on October 3-4.
BTS turns 13 with 49,803 fan pix lighting Seodaemun Station
Fans' 49,803 Idolpick votes secure a June 13 Seodaemun Station billboard as BTS marks its 13th debut anniversary with Come Over and FESTA events.
JAY B lets TR.EE take root in Seoul before Bangkok follows
JAY B returns with third mini-album TR.EE on June 10, then brings new R&B tracks to Seoul concerts and a July Bangkok stage.