Korean entertainment giant HYBE has announced the launch of a new label, ABD, which will focus on the production and development of a new girl group. Short for “A Bold Dream,” ABD is positioned as a creative arm under HYBE that aims to explore unconventional, flexible, and playful approaches to...
K-pop supergroup BTS received a warm welcome in Mexico, where President Claudia Sheinbaum personally greeted the group at the National Palace ahead of their sold-out concert series in Mexico City. The group visited the country’s federal government seat, where they met Sheinbaum before appearing...
Korean and Filipino artists are among those nominated at the Music Awards Japan (MAJ) 2026, set to be held in Tokyo on June 13, highlighting a broad slate of acts across Asia and the global music scene. In the Best Song Asia category, Filipino band Cup of Joe earned a nomination for “Multo”,...
K-pop boy group Tomorrow X Together (TXT) topped Hanteo Chart’s monthly album ranking for April 2026, leading a list dominated by million-selling releases. According to data released by Hanteo Chart, five of the top six albums for the month each surpassed 1 million copies in sales, underscoring...
Fans of global K-pop sensation BTS are set to experience an immersive celebration as Spotify brings its interactive “Swimside” experience to Manila, ahead of the group’s much-anticipated comeback album release, "Arirang." The limited-time activation, Spotify X BTS: Swimside Manila, will run...
The return of BTS helped power HYBE to its highest-ever first-quarter revenue, reaching 698.3 billion won (about $469.62 million). HYBE disclosed its first-quarter financial results, attributing the strong performance in part to continued growth from HYBE Music Group APAC artists. Despite the...
K-pop superstars BTS kicked off their “Arirang” world tour in North America on April 25 after holding it in Goyang, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan. The first day of the concert in Tampa, Florida was held at Raymond James Stadium. It will be followed by two more shows on April 26 and 28. They...
BTS member RM has been reportedly involved in a smoking controversy after being spotted smoking and discarding cigarette butts in a designated no-smoking area in Tokyo. In a report by a Japanese tabloid, Shukan Bunshun, RM was said to have been spotted multiple times smoking in a non-smoking zone...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme. The...
The legal team of Korean entertainment company Bang Si-hyuk said it is regrettable that police have applied for an arrest warrant against him over alleged fraudulent trading. On April 21, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Financial Crimes Investigation Division announced that it had sought...
Four major K-pop agencies are reportedly joining forces to establish a joint venture aimed at launching a large-scale music festival that could rival global events like the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival . According to reports from Yonhap News Agency , HYBE , YG Entertainment , SM...
BTS member Jin has addressed why his name was missing from the songwriting credits of the group’s latest full-length album, "ARIRANG," saying scheduling conflicts made it the "best choice" at the time. In a report by The Korea Times, Jin shared his insights into the album’s behind-the-scenes...
