Find your next favorite work.

Search results for "first generation idol"

'Next Generation One-Top' Tours (TWS) Takes First Place in Rookie Idol Category at K-Brand Index Star Awards

'Next Generation One-Top' Tours (TWS) Takes First Place in Rookie Idol Category at K-Brand Index Star Awards

Results from big data analysis by Asia Brand Research Institute and official voting from Stardom combined to crown them the top rookie idol Proving their overwhelming presence as a rising star by firmly holding onto first place amidst fierce competition Continued upward momentum with their own variety show 'Tours: Club' and mini album title track 'OVERDRIVE' reaching 2.3 million sound usages on TikTok
Tours has shown their strength as a rising star by taking first place in the 'K-Brand Index Star Awards' rookie idol category. According to Asia Brand Research Institute's big data system, Tours secured first place in the rookie idol category.
'Monster Rookie' TWS Ranks First in 2026 K-Brand Index Rookie Idol... ILLIT and Cortis Follow

'Monster Rookie' TWS Ranks First in 2026 K-Brand Index Rookie Idol... ILLIT and Cortis Follow

Announced by the Asia Brand Research Institute... Results from analyzing 380 million big data entries
The group 'TWS' has been selected as the top rookie idol to lead the K-pop scene in 2026. On the 29th, the Asia Brand Research Institute, a big data evaluation agency, announced that 'TWS' ranked first in the 'K-Brand Index' 2026 rookie idol category.
H.O.T. Appears in Full for the First Time in 25 Years in Gmarket's Seollal Big Sale Advertisement

H.O.T. Appears in Full for the First Time in 25 Years in Gmarket's Seollal Big Sale Advertisement

All five members participate to celebrate their 30th anniversary... Advertisement video to be released on February 1
Online shopping platform Gmarket announced on the 29th that it has selected the first-generation idol group H. O. T. as the advertisement model for the 2026 Seollal Big Sale campaign. Celebrating their 30th anniversary, all five members of H. O. T.
BoA Ends Exclusive Contract with SM Entertainment... Concludes 25-Year Partnership

BoA Ends Exclusive Contract with SM Entertainment... Concludes 25-Year Partnership

SM "We Support Her Future as a Star of Asia"... The Solo Journey of a K-Pop Legend from the First Generation
Singer BoA will end her exclusive contract with the agency SM Entertainment, which she has been with since her debut. On the 12th, SM Entertainment announced through an official statement that they have reached a final agreement to conclude their 25-year partnership with BoA as of December 31 of...
H.O.T., 'Surprising News of Full Reunion After 6 Years'... 'K-POP Legends' Come Together Again

H.O.T., 'Surprising News of Full Reunion After 6 Years'... 'K-POP Legends' Come Together Again

Moon Hee-jun, Kangta, Tony An, Jang Woo-hyuk, Lee Jae-won Confirmed for '5-Member Full Reunion'... Fans Excited for 'Fantastic Return'
The legendary group H. O. T. , representing 90s K-POP, has announced the exciting news of their full reunion after 6 years. According to industry insiders on the 21st, the members of H. O. T. are set to gather again after a long hiatus. H. O. T.
ZEROBASEONE EMP Joins Forces With Dynamic Duo for New Single ‘RUN,’ Out on the 4th

ZEROBASEONE EMP Joins Forces With Dynamic Duo for New Single ‘RUN,’ Out on the 4th

New release marks first comeback in two months since September mixtape Set to debut live at the ‘2026 Seoul Runners Festival’
A cross-generational hip-hop collaboration debuts in Yeouido The group ZEROBASEONE EMP (Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook) is embarking on a new musical endeavor with Dynamic Duo, a defining name in Korean hip-hop. Their agency, WAKEONE, announced that ZEROBASEONE EMP will release its new digital...
J-pop Agency Benchmarks K-pop as It Hires Former HYBE Producer Kim Min-jung

J-pop Agency Benchmarks K-pop as It Hires Former HYBE Producer Kim Min-jung

Avex’s formula for turning a 4 billion yen profit points to its next step after XG: taking the global market with VIBY, a boy group whose members are 15 to 19 years old.
J-pop’s dramatic comeback through K-pop benchmarking and a fundamental overhaul Avex, one of Japan’s leading entertainment agencies, has successfully overhauled its business by aggressively benchmarking South Korea’s “K-pop” system.
SBS’ 2026 Gayo Daejeon marks first two-day event in 30 years, bringing K-pop legends together for Christmas

SBS’ 2026 Gayo Daejeon marks first two-day event in 30 years, bringing K-pop legends together for Christmas

The event will take place Dec. 24-25 at KINTEX in Ilsan, featuring a special showcase spanning 30 years of K-pop history since the first broadcast in 1996
'K-pop heritage' meets the present in a landmark-scale show at KINTEX 'SBS Gayo Daejeon', a living history of South Korean popular music, will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year with an unprecedented production.
Na Young-seok's 'Just Human Friends': 85 Years of Friendship? Lee Seo-jin and Han Ji-min Bring a Twist

Na Young-seok's 'Just Human Friends': 85 Years of Friendship? Lee Seo-jin and Han Ji-min Bring a Twist

tvN will premiere the show in the fourth quarter, with Kim Yong-gun and Park Jung-soo, as well as Joo Heon and Jeongyeon, joining the cast as three pairs.
The story of '85 years combined': the entertainment industry's leading male-female friends embark on a 'real travelogue' tvN officially announced that it will air 'Just Human Friends', a new variety project from the 'Na Young-seok PD' production team, in the fourth quarter of this year.
“Kept it secret for 2 years for my son” Ko Jiyong opens up about divorce

“Kept it secret for 2 years for my son” Ko Jiyong opens up about divorce

The couple split two years ago after tying the knot in 2013—“I kept it private to support our son’s stable growth, and I’ll do my best as a father”
Ko Jiyong reveals divorce after 2 years… the real reason “Superman” dad The split becomes official on social media on the 29th—each goes their own way 11 years after marrying in 2013 Ko Jiyong, a first-generation idol group “SechsKies” veteran and a current businessman, has officially announced his...