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Kim Junsu: “Why did I come only now?” First solo concert in Macau draws huge crowds

Kim Junsu: “Why did I come only now?” First solo concert in Macau draws huge crowds

He puts on a stage for his 5th regular album “GRAVITY” for the first time in 10 years, as an Asian tour that includes Taipei, Tokyo and Hong Kong gains momentum
An Asian star who ruled the night in Macau — the lingering feeling left by his first-ever solo stage debutSinger and musical theater actor “Kim Junsu” made his first-ever entry into Macau since his debut, captivating local fandom completely with commanding stage presence.
BTS’ “Arirang” Hits Billboard 200 for a 13th Straight Week… Reenters the Top 10

BTS’ “Arirang” Hits Billboard 200 for a 13th Straight Week… Reenters the Top 10

K-pop’s first-ever three-week consecutive No. 1 run continues as the album makes a reverse move to No. 10 on Billboard 200 in its 13th week, sustaining long-term success.
An immortal trajectory that shattered the limits of K-pop, proven by a global phenomenon solidified by charting for 13 straight weeksThe group ‘Bangtan Sonyeondan’ ’s fifth studio album ‘Arirang’ has once again reentered the Top 10 on the U. S.
Grammy Nominee Producer Who Made “Sicko Mode,” Tay Keith, Found Dead at His Home at 29

Grammy Nominee Producer Who Made “Sicko Mode,” Tay Keith, Found Dead at His Home at 29

The Hollywood “super producer” who collaborated with Travis Scott, Drake and Beyoncé dies tragically 18: Found at an apartment in Nashville in the afternoon… Police: “No signs of foul play, but the cause of death will be classified through an autopsy” A star of good influence who had led efforts to support children facing malnutrition and mentored young people
Tay Keith (Tay Keith·29), the American musical genius who created Travis Scott’s historic mega hit “Sicko Mode” and sent shockwaves through the global hip-hop scene, has died suddenly.■ Found dead at his Nashville home… Police: “No signs of murder” On the 18th , according to the Metro Nashville...
Treasure Opens Its Asia Tour in Seoul Starting Today (19) With ‘New Wave’ Energy

Treasure Opens Its Asia Tour in Seoul Starting Today (19) With ‘New Wave’ Energy

From the 19th for three days, the group will kick off a large-scale Asian fan concert tour at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul; with the mini 4th album ‘NEW WAV’ hitting a million-seller status and the ‘IF I’ music video surpassing 100 million views at its fastest pace; first-time live reveal of the new song and members directly involved in planning, followed by a 20-date, 8-city tour targeting fans worldwide after Seoul
Treasure takes the stage to meet its fans.First domestic fan concert and new-song performance in about 1 year and 3 months, with the debut of performances YG Entertainment said Thursday that Treasure will hold its fan-concert tour, “Treasure The Stage 2026 New Wave: Live in Seoul (TREASURE THE...
Grammy Record Holder: Jazz Maestro Maria Schneider Makes Her First Trip to South Korea

Grammy Record Holder: Jazz Maestro Maria Schneider Makes Her First Trip to South Korea

A master chosen by David Bowie, Schneider will present a distinct world of music that eschews streaming with her 19-piece original band.
The founder of '3D Soundscapes' takes on giant platforms in Maria Schneider’s astonishing first visit to South KoreaA living legend who reshaped the map of contemporary jazz, composer and arranger Maria Schneider has confirmed a historic concert in her own name with her '19-piece original...
‘Grammy nominee’ rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in prison over 2022 sexual assault allegations… past convictions revisited

‘Grammy nominee’ rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in prison over 2022 sexual assault allegations… past convictions revisited

Allegations of assault and rape of a woman at his Louisiana home… final sentencing confirmed in the first trial Guilty plea agreement for second-degree rape to avoid a life sentence… just before sentencing, asked to withdraw the plea saying he “couldn’t consider the outcome,” but the request was denied Convicted of sexual misconduct in 2003 and served 6 years… the tragic fall of a star who dominated the hip-hop scene in the 1990s and early 2000s
Rapper Mystikal (Mystikal·55), who rose to Grammy Awards contention in the early 2000s and helped shape the U. S. hip-hop scene, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the alleged sexual assault of a woman at his home.
BTS Raises Grammy Expectations With New “Asian Pop” Category, First Win Looks Promising

BTS Raises Grammy Expectations With New “Asian Pop” Category, First Win Looks Promising

Next year’s Grammy Awards will add an “Asian Pop” category, fueling hopes that BTS and other South Korean acts will win for the first time
For years, "the Grammy Awards" has sat atop Western cultural dominance as the most firmly fortified stronghold. It marked a historic turning point as Asian melodies, once dismissed as a fringe of the mainstream music market, moved into the heart of global cultural power.
‘Grammy winner’ Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO part ways after 10 years of marriage—divorce filing

‘Grammy winner’ Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO part ways after 10 years of marriage—divorce filing

Filed divorce paperwork with the court on May 18; officially confirmed to the public on June 15 At the 2026 Grammy Awards, he delivered a tearful tribute to his wife—only for the couple to split Fans were stunned by the quiet ending for the hip-hop and country star, who overcame one crisis after another, including a past cheating confession and plans for an IVF baby
After taking home a Grammy earlier this year and reaching what marked the peak of his career, American hybrid country-rap star Jelly Roll (Jelly Roll·41) is now walking separate paths from his wife, the well-known podcast host Bunnie XO (Bunnie XO·46), after 10 years of marriage.
BTS, Blackpink, GD sweep top categories at Japan’s

BTS, Blackpink, GD sweep top categories at Japan’s "Music Awards Japan 2026"

BTS’s Jin and G-Dragon win, while producer 250 takes three crowns including an album featuring 250—proof of K-pop’s clout
Cultural power that erases borders, and the aesthetics of the hyperconnected era proven by K-popThe awards ceremony "Music Awards Japan 2026"—created by Japan’s pop music industry to loosen conservative gatekeeping and establish new authority—ended up being a stage that acknowledged K-pop’s massive...
K-pop ‘The Small-Agency Miracle’ Is Taking Shape… Ministry Confirms Annual Support of 300 Million Won for 10 Teams, Including Récenner

K-pop ‘The Small-Agency Miracle’ Is Taking Shape… Ministry Confirms Annual Support of 300 Million Won for 10 Teams, Including Récenner

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and KOCCA launch a new ‘Global Leap Support’ program—providing up to 3 years of autonomous backing such as overseas marketing.
The cultural power race of the 21st century is no longer the exclusive domain of giant capital. The ‘K-pop’ phenomenon that mega agencies have led has now reached a structural paradigm shift. The government’s newly launched ‘Global Leap Support for Small Agencies’ is not just a financial handout—it...