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aespa Unveils Japan’s First Mini Album ‘KISS N TELL’ in a Surprise Release, Shedding ‘Metal Taste’ for Refreshing Pop Energy

aespa Unveils Japan’s First Mini Album ‘KISS N TELL’ in a Surprise Release, Shedding ‘Metal Taste’ for Refreshing Pop Energy

At midnight on the 24th, aespa releases all tracks’ audio and a music video for the title song simultaneously The 6-track set also includes a house-based dance pop title track, along with a range of songs such as anime and drama OSTs aespa is set to take the stage at the U.S. ‘2026 Lollapalooza Chicago’ on August 2, heating up the global stage
The rookie group aespa (æspa) released the full track audio and a music video for the title song of its first Japan mini album, ‘KISS N TELL,’ at midnight on the 24th.Title track ‘KISS N TELL’ embraces a refreshing, quirky pop sensibility instead of ‘Metal Taste’ The title track ‘KISS N TELL,’...
YG Seeks a “Second BLACKPINK”… Stages a Massive Global Audition in Two Years

YG Seeks a “Second BLACKPINK”… Stages a Massive Global Audition in Two Years

Open to applicants born 2008–2015 regardless of nationality or gender, with auditions rolling out worldwide through December including in the United States and Japan
YG Entertainment Holds Its First Major Audition in Two Years… Discovers a “Second BLACKPINK”Relay auditions across more than 10 countries including the U.S., China, and Japan through December, targeting applicants born 2008–2015“YG Entertainment” is moving to find the next crop of artists who will...
Lee Soo-man’s First Girl Group A2O May Tops China’s QQ Music Charts… to Take the Stage in Macau Next Month

Lee Soo-man’s First Girl Group A2O May Tops China’s QQ Music Charts… to Take the Stage in Macau Next Month

With the new song “Love Got Me Ooh,” it reinterprets ’90s pop sensibilities—set to attend TMEA on Aug. 16.
The return of K-pop’s godfather—and the sudden surge of ‘A2O May’ that swept the continentA rookie girl group, ‘A2O May,’ planned with ambition by ‘Lee Soo-man,’ the former top executive producer who led K-pop’s globalization, has hit the Chinese-language music market with a debut that has the...
Cortis Launches Its First Concert Tour, Riding the Global Success of “Red Red”

Cortis Launches Its First Concert Tour, Riding the Global Success of “Red Red”

Cortis, which swept music charts with “Red Red,” starts a 9-city tour this month—urging fans to fully immerse themselves without smartphones
BigHit Music’s next driving force, the group ‘Cortis’, is finally taking off on the global stage. On the 18th and 19th, Cortis will kick off its first solo concert tour ‘PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN’ at Incheon’s Incheon International Airport.
Youthphere Launches in Japan and Taiwan Next Month, Expanding Its Global Footprint

Youthphere Launches in Japan and Taiwan Next Month, Expanding Its Global Footprint

From a mini live in Tokyo to its first fan meet-and-greet in Taipei, next-gen K-pop rookie Youthphere begins a full-scale Asia takeover
Targeting Asia Head-On, a Super Rookie Set to Expand Its Global TerritoryA rookie group Youthphere under MW Entertainment is set to make a full-fledged push on the global stage. The group aims to go beyond simply expanding overseas and leave its own distinct musical universe across Asia.
NCT Wish releases Japan’s new song “YO-I-DON!” and unveils fresh start

NCT Wish releases Japan’s new song “YO-I-DON!” and unveils fresh start

Ahead of the release of a new single on the 15th, it pre-releases the double title track “YO-I-DON!” as global fans ramp up anticipation
A crisp, exhilarating sprint aimed straight at the melting heat, opening a new chapterA rookie poised to shake up the global music market, “NCT Wish” has finally fired an unmistakable signal toward Japan’s music scene.
Jung Ho-yeon on ‘Hope’: ‘I’m trying to overcome the fear of a major project with a rookie’s drive’

Jung Ho-yeon on ‘Hope’: ‘I’m trying to overcome the fear of a major project with a rookie’s drive’

Few actors have had a debut as striking as Jung Ho-yeon’s. Jung moved from top-tier modeling into acting and made a notable acting debut with 〈Squid Game〉. Now she is about to make her film debut in 〈Hope〉. Directed by Na Hong-jin, the filmmaker behind hits such as 〈The Chaser〉, 〈The Yellow Sea〉,...
‘Wife Assassin’ Movie ‘Assassins (or ‘Killers’)’ Invites Toronto Premiere

‘Wife Assassin’ Movie ‘Assassins (or ‘Killers’)’ Invites Toronto Premiere

A new film by Heo Jin-ho reimagining the 1974 assassination of a first lady. Takes a spot in the gala section at North America’s biggest film festival; one of the top bets for this coming Chuseok
‘Gunfire in August 1974’ Returns to the Screen With a Hidden Side of History—and Praise on a Global StageOne of the most shocking mysteries in modern South Korean history comes to the global stage to reveal the truth first.
BabyMonster ‘PSYCHO’ MV Passes 200 Million Views…8th All-Time Record

BabyMonster ‘PSYCHO’ MV Passes 200 Million Views…8th All-Time Record

Achieves 200 million views just 8 months after release, adding a 8th all-time milestone. With cumulative views topping 9.2 billion, the group keeps surging through its world tour success run.
A global syndrome on a roll—the miracle of 200 million views turned into a movieMega monster rookie ‘BabyMonster’ has shaken up the YouTube ecosystem once again. On the 5th, YG Entertainment officially announced that their ‘PSYCHO ’ music video has easily surpassed 200 million views.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1) sells out all 25,000 seats in Yokohama before its official Japan debut, proving the No. 1 spot among rookie acts on Oricon

ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1) sells out all 25,000 seats in Yokohama before its official Japan debut, proving the No. 1 spot among rookie acts on Oricon

Fan concert tour, three dates at Yokohama Pia Arena MM from the 26th to the 28th, records a full sellout From the opening of “Never Been 2 Heaven” to the unreleased track “WELCOME home,” the set list spans a wide range After wrapping up Incheon and Yokohama, the group pushes forward with an unrelenting global push—set to perform at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Arena on July 11
K-pop group ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALPHA DRIVE ONE, ALD1, Aldiwon) has successfully wrapped up its Japan Yokohama fan-concert tour.Ahead of its official Japan debut, it pulls off a sellout of 25,000 seats Under WakeOne, the eight-member boy group ALPHA DRIVE ONE (Rio, Junseo, Arno, Geonwoo, Sangwon,...