Seventeen's Joshua has joined Jaeger-LeCoultre as the first-ever K-pop artist in their Friends of the House program, while also appearing on Vogue Singapore's cover and serving as the only foreign artist at Vogue China's Vogue Vacation event.
aespa has simultaneously topped Hanteo Chart's country-specific rankings in the United States, Japan, and China with their latest track "Lemonade," marking a notable three-market sweep for the SM Entertainment group.
K-pop rookie group ILLIT made a standout impression on Billboard Japan's 2026 first-half recap charts, securing the highest ranking among all foreign female artists and proving that their short-form viral momentum is translating into real chart power in one of Asia's most competitive music markets.
South Korean golfer Hyo Joo Kim teed off in the first round of the 2026 U.S. Women's Open on June 4, competing at the prestigious major championship held in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles.
Exit polls from South Korea's June 3 local elections projected a sweeping victory for the ruling Democratic Party, handing President Lee Jae Myung a strong mandate on the one-year anniversary of his administration — while a ballot shortage controversy threatened to cloud the results.
Tatler Asia has named ten K-pop idols dominating the brand endorsement landscape in 2026, from global luxury fashion houses to tech giants — here's what the list tells us about K-pop's commercial power.
Seventeen's Mingyu has been regularly posting daily life updates on Instagram, and fans say the wholesome content streak is the mood boost they didn't know they needed.
Despite stepping back for mandatory military service, BTS maintained a striking presence on global music charts — here is what the data actually showed during their hiatus years.
From established groups making long-awaited returns to rising soloists ready to make their mark, the K-pop comeback calendar is packed — here's your guide to the releases worth watching.
Rising K-pop girl group Hearts2Hearts has announced a comeback scheduled for June 22, with a new extended play titled "Lemon Tang" set to arrive during one of the year's most competitive music seasons.
May 2026 was a stacked month for K-pop, with BTS topping the Hanteo World Chart, CORTIS dominating album sales with 'GREENGREEN,' and solo moves from SF9's Inseong and veteran Kim Jaejoong keeping the scene buzzing.
SHINee has returned with their sixth EP "Atmos," a six-track electronic house-driven project that debuted at number one on iTunes in 16 countries and landed in the Top 10 in 34 regions worldwide.