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IU’s ‘The Golden Hour’ returns to theaters exclusively at CGV for 18th anniversary

IU’s ‘The Golden Hour’ returns to theaters exclusively at CGV for 18th anniversary

Special 4DX screenings at CGV on the 9th and 16th will offer two concert films to ease fans’ disappointment over the canceled shows.
The grandeur of IU’s ‘100th concert’ returns in special theater screenings IU, an unrivaled icon in the history of South Korean popular music, will once again bring a powerful experience to theaters as she marks her 18th anniversary since debut.
| James choi
Three Tim Curry Characters Every Korean Viewer Would Recognize

Three Tim Curry Characters Every Korean Viewer Would Recognize

A cult icon has returned to his own star. On 2026-08-25, actor Tim Curry died. From the stage to film, television and animation, he worked across every medium and used his distinctive gifts to fully inhabit characters, leaving a lasting impression on many.
| Seongchan Eol
TWS to debut Korean-language “SODA SODA” performance on “M Countdown” Sept. 3

TWS to debut Korean-language “SODA SODA” performance on “M Countdown” Sept. 3

TWS will appear on Mnet 〈M Countdown〉 on Sept. 3 to perform the Korean version of its Japanese second single’s title track for the first time A surprise gift for global fans, following the song’s historic run as the first K-pop track of the year to top Billboard Japan’s “Hot 100” The group continues its wide-ranging activities at home and abroad, including the release of a new performance film and a Japanese arena tour
TWS has prepared a special gift for 42, the group’s fandom. According to agency PLEDIS Entertainment on Aug. 28, TWS will appear on Mnet 〈M Countdown〉, airing Sept. 3, to perform the Korean version of “SODA SODA,” the title track from its second Japanese single, for the first time.
| Seongchan Eol
Kim Jae-joong steps up as architect of K-music ecosystem; global market MU:CON opens Sept. 2

Kim Jae-joong steps up as architect of K-music ecosystem; global market MU:CON opens Sept. 2

Showcases by 42 acts and conference sessions will draw music professionals from South Korea and abroad to Sangam and Yongsan.
Kim Jae-joong to deliver K-music keynote as MU:CON 2026 unveils 42 acts Event runs Sept. 2-4 at Cube Convention Center, with new AI music open session and convergence matching program Global music market evolves, raising questions about K-pop's future MU:CON 2026 (MU:CON 2026), set to reshape the...
| James choi
Japanese band Penthouse brings City Soul to Korea in first solo concert in December after filling Budokan

Japanese band Penthouse brings City Soul to Korea in first solo concert in December after filling Budokan

The band will perform Dec. 19 at YES24 Live Hall, promising a varied set featuring tracks from its new album, “Neon Garden.”
The twist behind Penthouse, a University of Tokyo band: Korea debut set for Dec. 19 Music born in an academic cradle sets its sights on Korean listeners Japan’s standout “City Soul” band “Penthouse” is finally set to take the Korean stage.
| James choi
aespa sweeps six awards as K-pop takes over Tencent’s 50,000-seat ceremony

aespa sweeps six awards as K-pop takes over Tencent’s 50,000-seat ceremony

Stray Kids, IVE and Super Junior among major winners; industry praises awards as chance to strengthen foothold in Chinese-speaking markets
aespa sweeps six awards as K-pop dominates 2026 TIMA before 50,000 fans Eight SM acts win awards, joined by Stray Kids and IVE in securing a key foothold for expansion across China aespa swept six awards at a ceremony hosted by China’s largest music-streaming platform, “Tencent Music”, completely...
| James choi
BTS Day declared in Illinois as group returns after seven years

BTS Day declared in Illinois as group returns after seven years

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proclamation highlights the group’s social impact as an unprecedented wave of welcomes spans its North American tour, from Toronto to El Paso
ARIRANG Tour comes to Soldier Field on the 27th and 28th, capping an unprecedented wave of welcomes across North America The U. S. state of Illinois has given global artists BTS an official welcome to mark the group’s Chicago concerts. BigHit Music said on the 24th that Illinois Gov. J. B.
| James choi
J-pop mecca Wonderrivet 2026 lands at KINTEX in November, with 42 acts set to perform

J-pop mecca Wonderrivet 2026 lands at KINTEX in November, with 42 acts set to perform

Festival runs Nov. 20-22 at KINTEX Exhibition Center 2; full lineup to be unveiled on the 27th
At the heart of the J-pop phenomenon, a hub for Asian musical exchange enters its third year The music festival 'Wonderrivet 2026', which has established itself as one of Asia's leading J-pop festivals, will open Nov. 20 for a three-day run through Nov.
| James choi
[Billboard News] Stray Kids set historic eighth straight No. 1, second all time behind Beatles

[Billboard News] Stray Kids set historic eighth straight No. 1, second all time behind Beatles

Main single sets personal best with No. 38 debut on Hot 100, joined on chart by JENNIE, KATSEYE and other K-pop artists
K-pop kings summon Beatles, Rolling Stones At the center of the global music market, Stray Kids have reached another landmark. Their new mini album, THIS & THAT, has taken over the U. S. Billboard's main albums chart, giving the group an unprecedented eighth consecutive Billboard 200 No. 1.
| James choi
Seodo Band Releases Debut Studio Album for the First Time in 9 Years — “Koreans’ ‘Han’ Is ‘Chosun Pop’”

Seodo Band Releases Debut Studio Album for the First Time in 9 Years — “Koreans’ ‘Han’ Is ‘Chosun Pop’”

The first full-length album by the “Pungnyu Daijang” winning team, “Won”… a 7-song lineup reinterpretations of the pansori “Chunhyangga,” with a one-off concert to be held at Yonsei University on the 16th
“Chosun Pop” pioneers “Seodo Band” have unveiled their first full-length studio album “Won. ”” By carefully weaving traditional modes of expression from Korean traditional music with modern pop sounds, they are targeting the global music market with “han (恨)”—a uniquely Korean emotional force.
| James choi