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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,’...
'Real Voices' Behind PLAVE and IsegyeIdol… Why the Korea Music Performers Association Is Signing Up One After Another

'Real Voices' Behind PLAVE and IsegyeIdol… Why the Korea Music Performers Association Is Signing Up One After Another

With newcomers such as Vident joining as actual vocal performers, the Korea Music Performers Association plans to further strengthen protections for virtual performers' rights
A Rebellion by 'Real Main Characters' Beyond the Shadow… Vocalists Push for Their Rights in Full SwingAs virtual reality acts—virtual idols—have taken root as mainstream in the world of popular music, the actual vocal performers who had been hidden behind the avatars are stepping forward to secure...
“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.
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...
BTS Hits the World Cup Stage, and Google Searches Explode 4-Fold

BTS Hits the World Cup Stage, and Google Searches Explode 4-Fold

Spotify tops a record 30 million plays—streaming of “Dynamite” jumps 105%
“BTS” magic in 13 minutes… the reason searches for the group surged 4 times worldwideThe group BTS took over the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA North America and Central America World Cup final, setting a new milestone in global popular music history.
'Cool Japan' from K-pop boom ends in cumulative deficit of 490 billion yen—Japan set for consolidation

'Cool Japan' from K-pop boom ends in cumulative deficit of 490 billion yen—Japan set for consolidation

Investment can be recouped at only 60%... The Japanese government admits the lack of a command tower was a misstep and holds countermeasure talks
"Cool Japan" loses 54 billion yen... the bleak reality behind benchmarking Korea’s Hallyu60.0% humiliation at the investment-recovery rate, rebuilding meeting set for end of this monthAn agency launched with big ambitions by Japan, designed to benchmark South Korea’s "Hallyu" and called "Cool Japan...
[Netflix Charts] ‘Kim Bu-jang’ Tops for 3 Straight Weeks by Non-English Show Ranking… ‘K-Content’ Dominates Global Top 10 with 5 Picks

[Netflix Charts] ‘Kim Bu-jang’ Tops for 3 Straight Weeks by Non-English Show Ranking… ‘K-Content’ Dominates Global Top 10 with 5 Picks

The series draws 8.2 million views and surges in popularity across 73 countries… ‘Donggung’ ranks No. 2 and ‘Apartment’ No. 5, among other Korean hits
So Ji-sub’s ‘Kim Bu-jang’ Spotted at No. 1 for 3 Straight Weeks… Netflix Seizes the K-Content Sweep of 5 TitlesViews Top 8.2 Million and Enters 73 Countries Worldwide, with ‘Donggung’ and ‘Apartment’ Riding a Shared Wave of SuccessThe Unmatched Run of ‘Kim Bu-jang’ Grabs Global Viewers with Action,...
Singer Proves It on Stage: MCMong Holds Solo Concert for the First Time in 4 Years, Launches “Ice-Kkaekki”

Singer Proves It on Stage: MCMong Holds Solo Concert for the First Time in 4 Years, Launches “Ice-Kkaekki”

The concerts will be held Aug. 14-15 at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul, where MCMong shared his thoughts and a poster directly via social media.
MCMong Breaks His Silence, Returning for the First Time in 4 Years… Set to Make a Direct Push With MusicSinger 'MCMong' is breaking his long hiatus and finally returning to the stage. He will take the spotlight in front of the public by holding his solo concerts 'Ice-Kkaekki' at 'YES24 Live Hall'...
'Jecheon, Yaho!' RESCENE to Perform in Jecheon as JIMFF Unveils First Lineup for 'One Summer Night with K-Pop Season 2'

'Jecheon, Yaho!' RESCENE to Perform in Jecheon as JIMFF Unveils First Lineup for 'One Summer Night with K-Pop Season 2'

The 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival's 'One Summer Night' early-bird tickets go on sale at 2 p.m. July 21
The 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival announced the first lineup for its signature music program, "One Summer Night with K-Pop Season 2," saying early-bird ticket sales will begin at 2 p. m. July 21. The announcement carried the promotional slogan "Jecheon, Yaho.
“Summer Breeze” Song: John Park to Release New Single “Summer Is Back” on the 23rd

“Summer Breeze” Song: John Park to Release New Single “Summer Is Back” on the 23rd

He took part in writing, composing and arranging directly… Delivering a refreshing burst of energy in a funky solo-pop style
John Park returns with a funky solo look on the 23rd… “Summer Is Back” targets a retro sensibilityProves his all-rounder skills in writing, composing and arranging, with spoilers stirring talk on Sung Si-kyung’s channelSinger “John Park” has put down his signature deep mood for a moment and geared...