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'Next Generation One-Top' Tours (TWS) Takes First Place in Rookie Idol Category at K-Brand Index Star Awards

'Next Generation One-Top' Tours (TWS) Takes First Place in Rookie Idol Category at K-Brand Index Star Awards

Results from big data analysis by Asia Brand Research Institute and official voting from Stardom combined to crown them the top rookie idol Proving their overwhelming presence as a rising star by firmly holding onto first place amidst fierce competition Continued upward momentum with their own variety show 'Tours: Club' and mini album title track 'OVERDRIVE' reaching 2.3 million sound usages on TikTok
Tours has shown their strength as a rising star by taking first place in the 'K-Brand Index Star Awards' rookie idol category. According to Asia Brand Research Institute's big data system, Tours secured first place in the rookie idol category.
| Seongchan Eol
'Monster Rookie' TWS Ranks First in 2026 K-Brand Index Rookie Idol... ILLIT and Cortis Follow

'Monster Rookie' TWS Ranks First in 2026 K-Brand Index Rookie Idol... ILLIT and Cortis Follow

Announced by the Asia Brand Research Institute... Results from analyzing 380 million big data entries
The group 'TWS' has been selected as the top rookie idol to lead the K-pop scene in 2026. On the 29th, the Asia Brand Research Institute, a big data evaluation agency, announced that 'TWS' ranked first in the 'K-Brand Index' 2026 rookie idol category.
| Seongchan Eol
H.O.T. Appears in Full for the First Time in 25 Years in Gmarket's Seollal Big Sale Advertisement

H.O.T. Appears in Full for the First Time in 25 Years in Gmarket's Seollal Big Sale Advertisement

All five members participate to celebrate their 30th anniversary... Advertisement video to be released on February 1
Online shopping platform Gmarket announced on the 29th that it has selected the first-generation idol group H. O. T. as the advertisement model for the 2026 Seollal Big Sale campaign. Celebrating their 30th anniversary, all five members of H. O. T.
| 김지민
BoA Ends Exclusive Contract with SM Entertainment... Concludes 25-Year Partnership

BoA Ends Exclusive Contract with SM Entertainment... Concludes 25-Year Partnership

SM "We Support Her Future as a Star of Asia"... The Solo Journey of a K-Pop Legend from the First Generation
Singer BoA will end her exclusive contract with the agency SM Entertainment, which she has been with since her debut.On the 12th, SM Entertainment announced through an official statement that they have reached a final agreement to conclude their 25-year partnership with BoA as of December 31 of...
| 김지민
H.O.T., 'Surprising News of Full Reunion After 6 Years'... 'K-POP Legends' Come Together Again

H.O.T., 'Surprising News of Full Reunion After 6 Years'... 'K-POP Legends' Come Together Again

Moon Hee-jun, Kangta, Tony An, Jang Woo-hyuk, Lee Jae-won Confirmed for '5-Member Full Reunion'... Fans Excited for 'Fantastic Return'
The legendary group H. O. T. , representing 90s K-POP, has announced the exciting news of their full reunion after 6 years. According to industry insiders on the 21st, the members of H. O. T. are set to gather again after a long hiatus. H. O. T.
| 엔터플레이
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, KATSEYE Team Up…HYBE Girl Group Unity “Iconic by Mistake” Drops

LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, KATSEYE Team Up…HYBE Girl Group Unity “Iconic by Mistake” Drops

HYBE Labels’ LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE join forces for a special collaboration single releasing on the 12th The music video surpasses 10 million views in 30 hours and sweeps No. 1 in global YouTube music video trending popularity, proving its massive ripple effect Kicking off with a “techno sisterhood” moment, the lineup dazzles music fans worldwide with performances highlighting each team’s individuality and sisterhood
The girl groups of the HYBE labels that showcased a “techno sisterhood” recently— 'LE SSERAFIM', 'ILLIT', and 'KATSEYE'—will release the audio for their special collaboration single, “Iconic by Mistake ,” at 1:00 p. m. on the 12th.
| Seongchan Eol
[Photo &] Ruel, the Future of Australian Pop, Says ‘The Power of My Music Is Honesty’ as He Hopes to Collaborate With Cortis

[Photo &] Ruel, the Future of Australian Pop, Says ‘The Power of My Music Is Honesty’ as He Hopes to Collaborate With Cortis

In town for the release of his third studio album, he talks about a new record rooted in realistic love, expresses deep gratitude to unwavering Korean fans, and shares praise for K-pop artists
The future of Australian pop returns, a Z-generation icon armed with authenticity"I think the biggest power of my music is authenticity. I open up about things I’m afraid to talk about, even on a personal level. I believe my unfiltered honesty moves people’s hearts.
| James choi
'Singing Dentist' Lee Ji Makes a Bold Switch After 17 Years, Going From Seoul National University Dental School Graduate to Trot Singer

'Singing Dentist' Lee Ji Makes a Bold Switch After 17 Years, Going From Seoul National University Dental School Graduate to Trot Singer

Returns with new song 'Our Oppa-Ya,' drawing attention with lyrics that liken dental care to romance as it climbs to the top ranks on YouTube charts.
'17 Years of Silence' Seoul National University dentist who broke it, 'Trot' shaking up the sceneLee Ji (Lee Ji-young), returning to the music industry after a long 17-year hiatus, is proving anything but ordinary.
| James choi
[Photos &] K-Culture and K-Pop Fandom Rock Colombia’s Election Campaign: Left-Wing Candidate’s “OPPA” and “I Love You” Strategy

[Photos &] K-Culture and K-Pop Fandom Rock Colombia’s Election Campaign: Left-Wing Candidate’s “OPPA” and “I Love You” Strategy

Colombia’s left-wing presidential candidate targets young voters by leaning on the K-pop fandom. Using social messages from K-culture such as BTS to push back against the conservative camp.
An Unexpected Gamble That Shook Colombia’s Presidential Race, Blurring the Lines Between Politics and CultureOn the modern political stage, “image making” is not just packaging—it is the core mechanism of power.
| James choi
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, KATSEYE Team Up for a Once-in-a-Generation Collaboration

LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, KATSEYE Team Up for a Once-in-a-Generation Collaboration

A day earlier on the 12th, new song “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” is released without warning. On the 11th, the first stage of “MCOUNTDOWN” hits live for the first time, and anticipation reaches a fever pitch.
A Meeting of Three Global Queens Beyond Borders, Writing a New Order for K-PopThree girl groups under HYBE, the absolute power broker in the global music market, were locked into a single frame. From the left, LE SSERAFIM owns the stage with unmatched performance; ILLIT casts a spell over the...
| James choi