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Tzuyu of TWICE shared a heartfelt bilingual message on Instagram following the conclusion of the group's year-long "THIS IS FOR" world tour, reflecting on personal growth and renewing her promise to the ONCE fandom.
ATEEZ topped both the Hanteo Weekly World Chart and Weekly Album Chart for the fourth week of June 2026, selling over 826,000 copies of their fourteenth mini-album "GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5" in a single week.
The 5th BTS Global Interdisciplinary Conference convenes 50 scholars from 10 countries in Jeonju, South Korea this July, with sessions on fandom, glocalization, AI, and a special interview with the director of BTS's Netflix comeback documentary.
Nine-member K-pop group AHOF took home the Best New Artist award at the 35th Seoul Music Awards on June 20th, bringing their total trophy count to 13 before their one-year debut anniversary — and announcing a July 8th comeback in the process.
BTS's 'ARIRANG' world tour has expanded to 88 shows following the addition of new dates in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Bulacan, Philippines, with Japan and Middle East stops still to come.
Former WM Entertainment label mates ONF and YOURSPHERE are both making their comebacks on July 17 — a coincidental reunion date that has fans of both groups feeling deeply nostalgic about their shared past.
Former GFRIEND member Yerin released her fourth mini album 'REACH YOU' on June 9th, featuring the star-themed title track 'Joakbyeol' and a fresh band-driven sound that nods to her group's iconic roots.
aespa's new title track "LEMONADE" topped the Hanteo Chart's country-specific rankings in the US, Japan, and China simultaneously during the fourth week of May, marking a dominant global chart sweep for the group's second full-length album comeback.
MBC's Show! Music Core returns with a massive lineup featuring comebacks from MAMAMOO, BOYFRIEND, TREASURE, FIFTY FIFTY, and more — with aespa's Karina taking on Special MC duties for the 949th episode.
aespa's second studio album LEMONADE marks a bold new chapter in the group's multiverse storytelling, blending industrial synth-pop with high-profile collaborations and earning the group their first-ever UK Singles Chart entry alongside a projected Billboard 200 top 10 debut.
ILLIT claimed first place on MBC's "Show! Music Core" with "It's Me" even after their five-week official promotion cycle had ended, with the song continuing to dominate Korean streaming charts and gain ground on the Billboard Global 200.
aespa's second full album "LEMONADE" is climbing charts worldwide, and it's no accident — the group has a deliberate pattern of balancing their signature intense concepts with brighter, more accessible music at key moments in their career.