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LE SSERAFIM Unveils ‘Made My Night’ Video in New Overwatch Collaboration
LE SSERAFIM released the music video for “Made My Night,” the title track of its second single, through HYBE Labels’ official YouTube channel on September 11. The video is built around a…
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T.O.P Cancels Jakarta Concert Nine Days Before Scheduled Performance
Singer T.O.P, formerly of BIGBANG, canceled his September 19 concert in Jakarta, according to a notice posted by his representatives on September 10. The announcement cited local circumstances but did not provide…
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MONSTA X Unit, ITZY and RESCENE Added to 2026 KGMA Lineup
Organizers announced a third wave of performers for the 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards, including MONSTA X members Shownu and Hyungwon, ITZY and RESCENE. The expanded lineup also includes tripleS, NouerA, Billlie…
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IU’s New Singles Debut Near the Top of Domestic and Overseas Charts
IU’s latest digital single, released ahead of her sixth full album, topped several Korean real-time and daily charts. One title track also entered charts in 16 countries and regions, while the companion…
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BTS Sets New Attendance and Revenue Marks at Major U.S. NFL Stadiums
BTS’s ARIRANG world tour led Billboard’s ranking of major NFL-stadium concerts. Four Las Vegas shows generated about $49.5 million and drew 246,000 people, while the group also topped additional venue revenue records…
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QWER’s Unreleased-Song Voting Event Draws More Than 10,000 Fans
Girl band QWER’s Seoul listening pop-up is previewing two unreleased songs and letting visitors vote for their favorite. Online and in-person voting surpassed 10,000 participants within two days, ahead of the band’s…
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NCT WISH Earns Double Platinum as Korean Acts Rack Up Japan Certifications
The Recording Industry Association of Japan awarded NCT WISH a double-platinum certification for its Japanese single after shipments exceeded 500,000. TXT, RIIZE, TWS, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, ZEROBASEONE and ALPHA DRIVE ONE also…
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DRIPPIN’s Cha Dong-hyeop Announces Debut Solo Fan Meeting Tour
DRIPPIN unit member Cha Dong-hyeop will hold his first solo fan meeting, “DREAM! MARKET,” in Seoul on October 10, followed by events in Suzhou, Tokyo and Osaka. The program will combine performances,…
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ATEEZ’s Hongjoong Announces Collaboration With U.S. Singer Bazzi
ATEEZ member Hongjoong will release “ENOuGH (w/Bazzi)” on September 18. The project features American singer-songwriter Bazzi and expands Hongjoong’s record of collaborations beyond group activities and his earlier solo and production work.
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PENTAGON Reunites as a Full Group for Its 10th Anniversary
PENTAGON has returned as a full group after three years with the single “Coward,” led by member Kino’s writing and production. The release begins the group’s 10th-anniversary activities, including a global tour…
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