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RIIZE Tops 1 Million Copies in 4 Days After Comeback With Mini Album 2 'II'…Fourth Career Million-Seller

RIIZE Tops 1 Million Copies in 4 Days After Comeback With Mini Album 2 'II'…Fourth Career Million-Seller

Mini album 2, 'II' released on the 15th, surpassed 1 million units in album sales four days after the comeback Following debut work 'Get A Guitar' and 'RIIZING,' 'ODYSSEY' comes the fourth straight million-seller—proving its formidable momentum With a No. 1 position on global K-charts and a Platinum certification on China's QQ Music, it sweeps top spots at home and abroad for both songs and albums
RIIZE, a boy group, set a million-seller record just four days after its comeback.Sets 4th million-seller milestone in four days after comeback Its agency, SM Entertainment, said on the 19th, "RIIZE's second mini album 'II ,' released on the 15th, surpassed cumulative album sales of 1 million...
Dominican Music Maestro Alex Bueno Dies at 62, Leaving an Era’s Legacy of Merengue and Bachata

Dominican Music Maestro Alex Bueno Dies at 62, Leaving an Era’s Legacy of Merengue and Bachata

He passed away at a New York hospital on the morning of the 18th after a long battle with cancer. After a tumor was found in his brain in 2025 and he underwent surgery, his condition deteriorated rapidly in recent days, leading to an ICU stay. A towering figure who left generation-defining anthems such as “Que Vuelva”… all of Latin America mourns deeply
Grammy Nominee Producer Who Made “Sicko Mode,” Tay Keith, Found Dead at His Home at 29

Grammy Nominee Producer Who Made “Sicko Mode,” Tay Keith, Found Dead at His Home at 29

The Hollywood “super producer” who collaborated with Travis Scott, Drake and Beyoncé dies tragically 18: Found at an apartment in Nashville in the afternoon… Police: “No signs of foul play, but the cause of death will be classified through an autopsy” A star of good influence who had led efforts to support children facing malnutrition and mentored young people
Tay Keith (Tay Keith·29), the American musical genius who created Travis Scott’s historic mega hit “Sicko Mode” and sent shockwaves through the global hip-hop scene, has died suddenly.■ Found dead at his Nashville home… Police: “No signs of murder” On the 18th , according to the Metro Nashville...
Treasure Opens Its Asia Tour in Seoul Starting Today (19) With ‘New Wave’ Energy

Treasure Opens Its Asia Tour in Seoul Starting Today (19) With ‘New Wave’ Energy

From the 19th for three days, the group will kick off a large-scale Asian fan concert tour at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul; with the mini 4th album ‘NEW WAV’ hitting a million-seller status and the ‘IF I’ music video surpassing 100 million views at its fastest pace; first-time live reveal of the new song and members directly involved in planning, followed by a 20-date, 8-city tour targeting fans worldwide after Seoul
Treasure takes the stage to meet its fans.First domestic fan concert and new-song performance in about 1 year and 3 months, with the debut of performances YG Entertainment said Thursday that Treasure will hold its fan-concert tour, “Treasure The Stage 2026 New Wave: Live in Seoul (TREASURE THE...
TXT’s Yeonjun Makes a Solo Comeback After 8 Months—‘Ice Cream’ to Beat the Hot Summer

TXT’s Yeonjun Makes a Solo Comeback After 8 Months—‘Ice Cream’ to Beat the Hot Summer

He returns with the mini 2nd album ‘No Labels: Part 02’—aiming for global fans with a crisp summer song
Yeonjun, the core pillar of Tomorrow X Together , is redefining K-pop’s global standards, and he again proves his unrivaled position as a solo artist. His return after 8 months of silence goes beyond a simple comeback—it’s a powerful variable poised to shake up the music scene this summer.
Even a U.S. Pop Star Cancels Shows—But BTS’s World Tour Returns After 7 Years With Every Ticket Sold Out in a Frenzy

Even a U.S. Pop Star Cancels Shows—But BTS’s World Tour Returns After 7 Years With Every Ticket Sold Out in a Frenzy

As the U.S. live-music industry grapples with a shortage of remaining seats driven by high inflation, BTS’s first tour in seven years sells out every show and turns the entire city into a festival
The U.S. live music industry—the heart of the global concert business—has hit an unprecedented deep freeze. Amid the fallout from punishing inflation and ticket-price hikes that have derailed major pop stars’ tours one after another, “BTS”’s North American and European tour has been delivering...
ATEEZ Pop-Up Set to Open … Hyundai Department Store’s The Hyundai Seoul Hosts a Record-Setting “K-Content Fair” KPOP, Kfood, KBeauty

ATEEZ Pop-Up Set to Open … Hyundai Department Store’s The Hyundai Seoul Hosts a Record-Setting “K-Content Fair” KPOP, Kfood, KBeauty

From the 20th, a major K-pop pop-up and a full lineup of K-food and beauty goods are all under one roof, with generous perks.
The Hyundai Seoul, Evolving Into the Heart of K-Culture, Brings in a Mega Pop-Up With Unmatched ScaleThe Hyundai Seoul is poised to move beyond being just a shopping destination and emerge as a global K-culture landmark.
Sung Si-kyung Unveils Surprise Global Duet With Raisa of Indonesia

Sung Si-kyung Unveils Surprise Global Duet With Raisa of Indonesia

A YouTube cover connection led to a global collaboration, and the new song “Heaven Knows,” which trades lines between Korean and English, is now out
A Once-in-a-Generation Duet That Breaks Borders and Language, A New Milestone for Asian PopThe emperor of Korean ballads has teamed up with a national idol in Indonesia. South Korea’s leading vocalist “Sung Si-kyung” and Indonesia’s top star “Raisa” prove a sweeping musical unity that spans Asia’s...
Virtual Idol PLAVE Marks 'PLLI' Fans' Birthday With a Donation of 100 Million Won for a Third Act of Goodwill

Virtual Idol PLAVE Marks 'PLLI' Fans' Birthday With a Donation of 100 Million Won for a Third Act of Goodwill

To celebrate the birthday of the fandom 'PLLI,' the group delivers 100 million won in support funds for the self-reliance of children in vulnerable circumstances. Ahead of the first-ever virtual exclusive stadium concert in September, it demonstrates its positive influence.
A third miracle of goodwill that blossoms under the fan name 'PLLI,' breaking down the boundary between fantasy and reality'PLAVE,' the front-runner among virtual idols, is bringing a heavy warmth to the real world.
Producer 250 and Hudson Mohawke Surprise-Release North, Central America World Cup Anthem

Producer 250 and Hudson Mohawke Surprise-Release North, Central America World Cup Anthem

Ahead of the Korea vs. Mexico match, unveils a new song sampling the 1988 Seoul Olympic theme track “The Victory”
Clashing beats that cross borders—a clandestine anthem poised to shake up the 2026 North, Central America World CupA daring track set to quicken the heartbeat of soccer fans worldwide has been released. South Korea’s standout producer '250 ' and Britain’s electronic music powerhouse 'Hudson...