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NCT Wish Releases First Mini Album 'WISHLIST' in Japan Today (14th)

NCT Wish Releases First Mini Album 'WISHLIST' in Japan Today (14th)

Includes 7 tracks featuring the title song 'Hello Mellow'... Concert at Yoyogi in Tokyo on 17th-18th
Group NCT Wish has officially begun targeting the Japanese market. NCT Wish's agency, SM Entertainment, officially announced that they will release their first Japanese mini album 'Wishlist' at 6 PM on the 14th. This album includes a total of 7 tracks, led by the title song 'Hello Mellow'.
BigBang Reunites After 9 Years…20th Anniversary Massive World Tour Confirmed, 31 Concerts Across 18 Cities

BigBang Reunites After 9 Years…20th Anniversary Massive World Tour Confirmed, 31 Concerts Across 18 Cities

From Auggyang to London’s Tottenham Stadium…A once-in-a-lifetime stadium tour by K-pop legends that returns after 9 years
[Exclusive] The Emperor Returns After 9 Years of Silence… 'BigBang' Confirmed for a 20th Anniversary Massive World Tour to Overwhelm 18 Cities Worldwide'BigBang,' which established the global standard for K-pop, breaks a long hibernation of 9 years and returns again on the milestone timeline of a...
'LEMONADE' release celebration: aespa world exhibition 'Complæxity' to open in Euljiro on the 8th

'LEMONADE' release celebration: aespa world exhibition 'Complæxity' to open in Euljiro on the 8th

To mark the release of the second full-length album 'LEMONADE,' aespa will present 'New City' in Euljiro from June 8 to 28 A multifaceted space that visualizes a world of reality and virtuality, choice and cracks through images, sound, objects and language Eight teams of domestic and international artists including Meltmirror take part, along with poet Kim Hae-sol…Anyone can attend without prior reservations
aespa will stage a world-themed exhibition to celebrate the release of its second full-length album, ‘LEMONADE’.Visual expansion and reinterpretation of aespa’s universe According to SM Entertainment and reports across various media on the 1st, ‘Complæxity ‘be inspired’ Exhibition’ is an exhibition...
Webtoon Goes Short-Form Animation…Kakao Piccoma Launches ‘Animeme’

Webtoon Goes Short-Form Animation…Kakao Piccoma Launches ‘Animeme’

Launches a Short-Form–Only Category Later This Month…Turns Popular Webtoons into Animations with AI Technology and Expands the IP
Kakao Piccoma’s ‘Short-Form’ Revolution Shaking Up the Global Content MarketThe platform ‘Piccoma’, which dominates Japan’s digital manga and web novel market, is rolling out a dedicated ‘Short-Form’ animation category—the key trend in the global content market.
Just Before Debut, a 60 Million Won “Scam”… Departure Ban for a Japanese K-Pop Trainee Caught in a Double Contract

Just Before Debut, a 60 Million Won “Scam”… Departure Ban for a Japanese K-Pop Trainee Caught in a Double Contract

Filming a music video, then suddenly vanishing… Police launch a probe into repeated double contracting aimed at smaller agencies
A Japanese trainee in the K-pop debut lineup sparks backlash after a sudden disappearance over a “scam” worth tens of millions of wonA meticulously planned “double contract” and a sudden disappearanceA Japanese member, poised to debut as a K-pop idol group, suddenly vanished, prompting police to...
[Photo&] TVXQ, Energizing 130,000 Fans—Proving a 20-Year Power at Nissan Stadium in Japan ‘Concert Site’

[Photo&] TVXQ, Energizing 130,000 Fans—Proving a 20-Year Power at Nissan Stadium in Japan ‘Concert Site’

TVXQ, marking the 20th anniversary of its Japanese debut, drew 130,000 attendees over two days at the local area’s largest Nissan Stadium. “It’s the biggest luxury,” says with a heartfelt impression!
TVXQ proved its firm presence on the 20th anniversary of its debut by drawing 130,000 fans over two days at Nissan Stadium, Japan’s largest concert venue.After wrapping up its third solo concert ‘Red Ocean’ on the 25th, TVXQ expressed deep gratitude toward fans, saying, “It’s the biggest luxury you...
Big Ocean ENM Targets the Global Content Market in 2026… Unveils a Record-Breaking Lineup Featuring Dramas, Films, and Stage Productions

Big Ocean ENM Targets the Global Content Market in 2026… Unveils a Record-Breaking Lineup Featuring Dramas, Films, and Stage Productions

A New IP Strategy Through OSMU to Build Diverse Content and Cross Over Between Audiences Expect Steady Revenue Through Season-Based Content and Market Expansion via Co-Productions With Global Production Companies Expect a Sharp Sales Jump in 2026 With Global Content Planning and Production
Big Ocean ENM (CEO Shin In-soo, Lee Seong-jin) has officially unveiled its latest lineup of productions and development projects, and in 2026 it continues to draw strong expectations from audiences both at home and abroad.
This Year’s MAMA Will Be Held in Osaka, Japan... “2026 MAMA AWARDS” Confirmed for November in Osaka, Japan

This Year’s MAMA Will Be Held in Osaka, Japan... “2026 MAMA AWARDS” Confirmed for November in Osaka, Japan

Strengthening global accessibility through live streaming on Mnet Plus, with a hint of plans to expand interconnected online and offline programming
MAMA AWARDS , which kicks off the year-end music awards season, has confirmed this year’s venue and begun preparations in earnest. CJ ENM announced that it will hold “2026 MAMA AWARDS” in Japan’s Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21.
The Beginning of the Hallyu Wave 'Winter Sonata' Premieres Today (6th) in Japan as a 4K Remastered Theatrical Version

The Beginning of the Hallyu Wave 'Winter Sonata' Premieres Today (6th) in Japan as a 4K Remastered Theatrical Version

A legendary work that led the K-pop and K-drama syndrome in Japan after its airing in 2002 Director Yoon Seok-ho participated in the entire process, and music director Lee Ji-soo re-recorded the orchestral OST Last month, the advance screening in Shinjuku, Tokyo sold out completely… Proving its solid status as a symbol of cultural exchange between Korea and Japan
As the beginning of the Hallyu wave and a symbol of Korean drama, 〈Winter Sonata〉 is officially released in theaters across Japan today (6th) after undergoing 4K high-definition remastering and re-editing. This theatrical version is a perfect rebirth of the original drama in movie format, aiming to...
BoA, the Star of Asia, Leaves SM to Establish One-Person Agency BApal Entertainment... Begins Independent Journey

BoA, the Star of Asia, Leaves SM to Establish One-Person Agency BApal Entertainment... Begins Independent Journey

After 25 years with SM Entertainment, she beautifully concludes her journey and builds her own label The new name BApal signifies the solidarity between BoA and her fans... Aiming for a structure that breathes closely together Focusing on the artist's inherent inner self rather than external expansion, signaling a deeper musical world
Singer BoA is leaving SM Entertainment, where she has been for 25 years, to establish a new agency, BApal Entertainment, and embark on her independent journey.◆BoA Starts Fresh with One-Person Agency BApal EntertainmentOn the 3rd, BApal Entertainment announced that BoA has chosen a new structure to...