K-pop boy group EPEX has returned to the music scene with the release of its seventh mini-album “Youth : Epilogue,” marking both a continuation and conclusion of its “Youth” album series. The comeback follows last summer’s full-length album “Youth Chapter 3: Romantic Youth,” which...
The 2026 Weverse Con Festival concluded in Seoul over the weekend, drawing a record-breaking 34,000 combined in-person and online attendees, marking its largest audience since the event launched four years ago. Organized by HYBE, the two-day festival reinforced its position as a major fixture in...
The result comes as little surprise, with BTS securing the top spot in the latest K-Brand Index rankings released by the Seoul-based Asia Brand Research Institute. The institute’s K-Brand Index is a big data system designed to measure brand value using multiple indicators, including trend...
Jay Chang may be gearing up for his first Philippine mall tour, but it’s his promise of a Tagalog song cover that is already getting Filipino fans excited. The K-pop idol and One Pact member revealed on Instagram that he is preparing a special Tagalog performance for his upcoming visit to Manila...
Korean-Canadian singer Mark Lee has taken a major step in his post-NCT career by establishing his own agency, less than two months after his departure from SM Entertainment and K-pop group NCT. The artist announced the launch of Upper Room through a new Instagram account, signaling the beginning of...
K-pop boy band Omega X member Junghoon has officially left the group, but assured fans that his departure does not mark the end of his career. Korean entertainment agency IPQ announced that Junghoon would no longer be a member of Omega X effective June 1. In a statement, the agency said Junghoon...
A new multinational boy band composed of Korean and Japanese members is set to meet fans ahead of its official debut, highlighting the growing trend of cross-border collaboration in the K-pop industry. The group, AEN (short for “A New Era of Now”), is being launched through a partnership...
K-pop star Taeyong of boy band NCT is taking a bold leap in his solo journey, channeling raw, instinctive energy inspired by wild animals in his first full-length album, “Wyld.” For many listeners, the concept is surprisingly relatable—capturing that same restless feeling of pushing forward,...
Global animated sensation KPop Demon Hunters is heading to the live stage as Netflix and AEG Presents officially announced plans for a worldwide concert tour inspired by the blockbuster film. “Netflix and AEG have partnered to develop and produce an official global concert tour inspired by KPop...
The Philippines served as the final stop of K-pop girl group Apink ’s Asia tour, which concluded on May 10 at the UP Theater . “The light that has consistently shone on us for 15 years, Panda. Thank you, Manila,” the group posted on X following the concert. Composed of Park Chorong , Yoon...
Babymonster , the rising K-pop girl group under YG Entertainment , is set to embark on its second world tour titled “Choom.” On May 11, YG Entertainment unveiled the Asia and Oceania dates of the tour following the earlier announcement of the Seoul and Japan legs. Babymonster will officially...
Korean-Canadian actor Ahn Hyo-seop and multi-platinum recording artist Khalid are set to release a collaborative single titled “Something Special,” marking a cross-genre partnership between K-pop and U.S. R&B. Scheduled for release on May 22, the track is produced by Woo “Rainstone” Rhee,...
