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'The Live Emperor' Lee Seung-chul Resumes 40th Anniversary Nationwide Tour

'The Live Emperor' Lee Seung-chul Resumes 40th Anniversary Nationwide Tour

Starting Nov. 14 in Gwangju, the run will stop in six cities in total, with a refreshed set list and stage direction.
The echoes of 40 years as a legend rewrites the standard for live performances againA giant of South Korea’s popular music scene, 'Lee Seung-chul', who marks the 40th anniversary of his debut, is rewriting history in the concert world once again. Beginning with Gwangju on Nov.
BOYNEXTDOOR Takes Aim at Both Korea and Japan… Set to Return With a “Regular 1st Album Repackage” on June 28

BOYNEXTDOOR Takes Aim at Both Korea and Japan… Set to Return With a “Regular 1st Album Repackage” on June 28

The group will release its second Japanese digital single on May 18 and kick off a tour, before returning to Korea on June 28 to kick-start its global schedule.
BOYNEXTDOOR Rolls Out a Single in Japan on May 18 and Heads to Stage for Its Regular 1st Album Repackage on June 28… A Global Relay ReturnThe group “BOYNEXTDOOR” is launching a wide-ranging global offensive spanning both Korea and Japan.
Seventeen’s Dino Makes Solo Debut as Sub-Unit Persona ‘PiCheolIn’…First Stage for New Song Is ‘Jeon Guk Norae Jang’

Seventeen’s Dino Makes Solo Debut as Sub-Unit Persona ‘PiCheolIn’…First Stage for New Song Is ‘Jeon Guk Norae Jang’

The first mini album ‘Gilboard’ drops at 6 p.m. on the 3rd; the title track ‘Nora Bo-se’ showcases Korean-style fun blended with EDM and city pop.
Seventeen’s Dino Captured Exclusively in ‘Jeon Guk Norae Jang’… Releases ‘Gilboard’ on the 3rd‘Nora Bo-se’ drops at 6 p.m.; a retro album that combines EDM and city popA Bold Move That Breaks Idol Norms, a Contemporary Resurgence of 1980s SensibilitiesSeventeen’s “Dino” takes on his sub-character...
Cortis, the Hip-Hop Godfather Juicy J Team Up for a Major Collaboration… New Song ‘MOTION’ Drops in Surprise Release and Heads to Lollapalooza

Cortis, the Hip-Hop Godfather Juicy J Team Up for a Major Collaboration… New Song ‘MOTION’ Drops in Surprise Release and Heads to Lollapalooza

At 1 p.m. on the 31st, Juicy J—who is featured—surprises fans with the digital single ‘MOTION’ and ramps up its global push A reimagining of the ’90s U.S. Southern hip-hop ‘Memphis’ sound, with Cortis’s former members directly taking part in the writing and composing The only K-pop boy group on the lineup for this year’s ‘Lollapalooza Chicago,’ as it builds anticipation ahead of the North American tour
Cortis has unveiled a new song in a surprise release. The track stands out because it comes after a long musical exchange with Juicy J, the godfather of Southern hip-hop.New song following a mini-album 2nd release streak, a Sensual Reinterpretation of the Memphis Sound Cortis (Martin, James,...
Taemin Unveils Teaser Poster for '2026-27 TAEMIN WORLD TOUR [LiMiNaL]' as He Moves Toward Becoming a 'True Artist' and Breaks Artistic Boundaries

Taemin Unveils Teaser Poster for '2026-27 TAEMIN WORLD TOUR [LiMiNaL]' as He Moves Toward Becoming a 'True Artist' and Breaks Artistic Boundaries

In a surprise release on July 24, the teaser poster for the worldwide '2026-27 TAEMIN WORLD TOUR [LiMiNaL]' previews the phase Taemin will begin to unveil after his comeback and the Aug. 31 album release. The tour title, taken from the Latin word limen (meaning 'boundary'), signals a process of change and evolution toward becoming a 'true artist' and an effort to fully express that process onstage. This year Taemin became the first Korean male solo artist to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and also appeared at British Summer Time Hyde Park; he also released an album teaser, increasing anticipation among fans worldwide.
Taemin on July 24 unveiled, in a surprise release, a teaser poster for his upcoming '2026-27 TAEMIN WORLD TOUR [LiMiNaL],' previewing the artistic evolution he will begin to unveil after his new album is released on Aug. 31. Teaser poster precedes tour that follows his Aug.
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,’...
“Looks like a museum exhibition” — BamingTiger’s “Study” grabs No. 2 on Billboard’s K-pop chart

“Looks like a museum exhibition” — BamingTiger’s “Study” grabs No. 2 on Billboard’s K-pop chart

Selected by Billboard as one of the “Best K-pop Albums of the First Half of 2026” after NPR; praise for a musical experiment that moves across folk and hip-hop
BamingTiger proves the evolution of K-pop, stunning the global music press with an original narrativeThe regular second album of the alternative K-pop group ‘BamingTiger’, ‘Study’ , took the spotlight by landing at No. 2 on ‘Billboard’’s list of the “best K-pop albums of the first half of 2026.
Films Featuring Songs by Overseas Bands Playing Korea's 2026 Rock Festivals

Films Featuring Songs by Overseas Bands Playing Korea's 2026 Rock Festivals

With hip-hop cooling and rock back in vogue in 2026, rock festivals are springing up across the country. Going to a rock festival in Korea means seeing international artists you rarely encounter live. Here are films that feature songs by international bands set to visit Korea for the upcoming One...
[Interview] LUN8 comeback drops dark concept, straps on bright “Sneakers”… Chael shines with 23% viewership on “Kim Bu-jang”

[Interview] LUN8 comeback drops dark concept, straps on bright “Sneakers”… Chael shines with 23% viewership on “Kim Bu-jang”

The group releases its 4th mini album, “Off the Grid,” on the 22nd and holds its first free fan concert on the 8th of next month… members take part directly in choreography production
LUN8 ditches its dark concept after 10 months… a twist in “Off the Grid”LUN8 releases its 4th mini album on the 22nd and holds a free fan concert on the 8th of next month… a double celebration after hitting 23.1% viewershipMeeting at Yonhap News Agency’s headquarters in Jongno-gu, Seoul, recently,...
BTS releases Korean version of “Normal”…Halftime stage at 2025 World Cup final on the 19th

BTS releases Korean version of “Normal”…Halftime stage at 2025 World Cup final on the 19th

The “Normal” MV, carrying wounds and solace hidden behind the dazzling spectacle, is unveiled. BTS will take the halftime-show stage at the 2025 World Cup final alongside Madonna, among others, on the 19th.
Rawness and reassurance behind the spotlight leaves a mark on the World Cup final global stage Global pop icon ‘BTS’ sent a wave across the worldwide music market after it unveiled on the 17th the Korean version and music video of the standout track ‘Normal’ from its regular fifth album ‘Arirang’.