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[Photo &] 33,000 Join a Chant to Break Through the Heat Wave…PSY Opens “Hsmpp 쇼” in Uijeongbu

[Photo &] 33,000 Join a Chant to Break Through the Heat Wave…PSY Opens “Hsmpp 쇼” in Uijeongbu

A scorching 32-degree heat wave gave way to a massive water cannon and a stadium-wide chant, with Seong Si-kyung and Hwasa stepping in to back PSY’s dazzling “Hsmpp 쇼” kickoff.
A sea of blue that swallowed the heat wave, 'Heumppuk Show 2026' beginsEven a deadly heat wave that topped 32 degrees Celsius proved powerless in front of the massive, sea-like swell of roughly 33,000 people. Korea’s summer emblem, 'PSY Heumppuk Show Sum-weg Su Show 2026', opened its grand curtain...
Kanye West Faces Expulsion Again, This Time in the U.S. After Nazi Praise Backlash

Kanye West Faces Expulsion Again, This Time in the U.S. After Nazi Praise Backlash

After Ye’s European tour collapsed over hate speech, the rapper is meeting strong pushback in U.S. politics—putting his domestic gigs at risk too.
The Hip-Hop Titan’s Fall Sets Off a New Crisis in the U. S. , Too, With a Stage Banishment ThreatYe (also known as Kanye West), a rapper who crossed an unforgivable line with antisemitic remarks and praise of the Nazis, has been thrown into an unprecedented state of isolation.
BTS Jung Kook’s “Seven” Hits 3 Billion-Stream Milestone, a First for a Korean Act on Spotify

BTS Jung Kook’s “Seven” Hits 3 Billion-Stream Milestone, a First for a Korean Act on Spotify

Among all songs released worldwide in 2023, it is the only one to reach the 3 billion mark—entering the Billboard charts for 152 straight weeks and sustaining long-term success
A 3 Billion-Stream Feat, a Proof of the Global Pop Star That Rewrote the Pop Landscape“BTS”’s golden maknae has now risen as an “unmatchable global pop icon,” and “Jung Kook” has set yet another record, shocking music markets around the world.
Stray Kids Launch New World Tour “RUN IT” With Seoul’s KSPO Dome Start…First Overseas Male Act to Enter Japan’s National Stadium

Stray Kids Launch New World Tour “RUN IT” With Seoul’s KSPO Dome Start…First Overseas Male Act to Enter Japan’s National Stadium

The group begins five shows at Seoul’s KSPO Dome next month before kicking off a global tour. The Japan-only run is expected to draw 370,000 viewers, sending out a major burst of box-office momentum.
A new milestone for K-pop: Entering Tokyo’s National Stadium and commanding overwhelming global ticket powerA massive roar that will shake up K-pop’s map of influence is underway. The group ‘Stray Kids’ kicks off the grand opening of its new world tour ‘RUN IT’ with Seoul as the starting point.
SEVENTEEN Wraps Up “CARATLAND” Stadium Fan Meeting With 58,000 CARATS and a Bright “Chapter 1” Finish

SEVENTEEN Wraps Up “CARATLAND” Stadium Fan Meeting With 58,000 CARATS and a Bright “Chapter 1” Finish

At Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, the group drew more than 58,000 people over two days and held a live online broadcast to fans in 98 countries Featuring a range of set pieces including “Solo Re-verse” and stages spanning more than 20 songs, SEVENTEEN marked the first Chapter in its 11-year journey With the debut of the V8 unit, Dino’s solo arrival as Pyechirein, and a new season of “Going SEVENTEEN,” the group has promised a nonstop second-half run
The group SEVENTEEN held its fan meeting “CARATLAND” at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium in Incheon’s Seo-gu on the 20th and 21st, and met about 58,000 spectators over the two days, Pledis Entertainment said on the 22nd.
Even a U.S. Pop Star Cancels Shows—But BTS’s World Tour Returns After 7 Years With Every Ticket Sold Out in a Frenzy

Even a U.S. Pop Star Cancels Shows—But BTS’s World Tour Returns After 7 Years With Every Ticket Sold Out in a Frenzy

As the U.S. live-music industry grapples with a shortage of remaining seats driven by high inflation, BTS’s first tour in seven years sells out every show and turns the entire city into a festival
The U.S. live music industry—the heart of the global concert business—has hit an unprecedented deep freeze. Amid the fallout from punishing inflation and ticket-price hikes that have derailed major pop stars’ tours one after another, “BTS”’s North American and European tour has been delivering...
Virtual Idol PLAVE Marks 'PLLI' Fans' Birthday With a Donation of 100 Million Won for a Third Act of Goodwill

Virtual Idol PLAVE Marks 'PLLI' Fans' Birthday With a Donation of 100 Million Won for a Third Act of Goodwill

To celebrate the birthday of the fandom 'PLLI,' the group delivers 100 million won in support funds for the self-reliance of children in vulnerable circumstances. Ahead of the first-ever virtual exclusive stadium concert in September, it demonstrates its positive influence.
A third miracle of goodwill that blossoms under the fan name 'PLLI,' breaking down the boundary between fantasy and reality'PLAVE,' the front-runner among virtual idols, is bringing a heavy warmth to the real world.
BTS Busan Concert Draws 110,000 Visitors…Souvenir Sales Surge 136%, Tourism Ripple Effect a Huge Hit

BTS Busan Concert Draws 110,000 Visitors…Souvenir Sales Surge 136%, Tourism Ripple Effect a Huge Hit

The BTS Busan concerts that drew 110,000 people over two days generated massive economic ripple effects, including a 136% jump in local business sales, and wrapped up successfully.
The cultural landscape sometimes triggers a massive tectonic shift along the trajectory of a single artist. Beyond a mere large-scale concert, an astonishing social phenomenon was witnessed in Busan: the entire city—like a vast living organism—transforms into a single artistic text.
RIIZE, TREASURE, Lee Young-ji all on board…BOF opens in Busan on the 27th, building on BTS momentum

RIIZE, TREASURE, Lee Young-ji all on board…BOF opens in Busan on the 27th, building on BTS momentum

Asia’s largest music festival BOF runs on the 27th. A star-studded K-pop lineup from RIIZE and more, plus free park concerts by Lee Mu-jin and ZION.T
'The empire of silent sound, universal solidarity of Asia igniting in Busan'A festival is, by nature, a primal refuge where people seek release, and a vast screen onto which the desires of the era are projected.
BTS Takes Over Busan…Foreigners Spend 2 Times More at Traditional Markets, Hotel Bills ‘Rip-Off Fees’

BTS Takes Over Busan…Foreigners Spend 2 Times More at Traditional Markets, Hotel Bills ‘Rip-Off Fees’

With foreign card payments up 73%, sales at traditional markets jump 2-fold…Data also sheds light on ‘rip-off pricing’ at lodging businesses
A pilgrimage for pop culture—and a find of the most ‘Korean’ kind of spending‘Bangtan Sonyeondan’’s arrival in Busan sparked sociological meaning far beyond a massive concert. The fan frenzy that gathered from around the world—the so-called ‘ARMY’—was a giant testbed showing how modern pop culture...