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'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.
“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” dadThe split becomes official on social media on the 29th—each goes their own way 11 years after marrying in 2013Ko Jiyong, a first-generation idol group “SechsKies” veteran and a current businessman, has officially announced his...
Kim Dae-ho and Song Gain team up… SBS’ first rural variety in 16 years since “Family Outing” goes off the air on June 26

Kim Dae-ho and Song Gain team up… SBS’ first rural variety in 16 years since “Family Outing” goes off the air on June 26

Kim Dae-ho joins SBS as a permanent fixture for the first time since going freelance… Park Eun-young joins the cast of “Black and White Chef: Battle of Cooking Classes,” and TXT’s Soobin and CRAVITY’s Hyeongjun make their first guest appearances
A return after 16 years, a new paradigm for SBS rural varietyAfter the legendary variety program 'Family Outing. ' ended, SBS declared the revival of rural variety after a full 16 years with its sights set high. Scheduled to unveil on June 26 at 10:55 a. m.
NewJeans Agency ADOR Launches Its First Domestic Boy Group Audition, Starting With Those Born in 2007

NewJeans Agency ADOR Launches Its First Domestic Boy Group Audition, Starting With Those Born in 2007

Kicking off in Seoul on Aug. 1, the label will tour seven cities nationwide—its first Korea-only event under the HYBE umbrella.
"NewJeans" to follow a "boy group" hunt… ADOR holds first-ever seven-city tour in South KoreaADOR, a label under HYBE that has reshaped the global K-pop market, will for the first time since its founding hold a "boy group audition" exclusively in South Korea.
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...
'Circle Chart' first-half roundup: HanRoro tops streaming with BTS’ 4.2204 million albums

'Circle Chart' first-half roundup: HanRoro tops streaming with BTS’ 4.2204 million albums

With BTS holding on to the No. 1 spot for the first half of the year, HanRoro and virtual girl group Huntrix each take the No. 1 position on the music charts and global charts.
A prelude to a shake-up: the indie revolt sparked by 'Reverse-Charting Myth'In the first half of 2024, South Korea’s popular music industry faced a sweeping shift in its landscape. Amid the unshakable fortress-like hold of artists affiliated with major agencies, a sharp gust from up-and-coming...