IShowSpeed's Instagram Reel capturing his meeting with K-pop group BTS at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final achieved 300 million views in its first 24 hours, becoming the most-viewed Reel ever in a single day and a major highlight of the event.
Popular streamer IShowSpeed gained viral attention during the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium for his enthusiastic reaction to BTS's halftime performance and subsequent backstage meeting with the K-pop group. His excitement and interactions became a major highlight alongside Spain's victory over Argentina.
All 13 members of K-pop group Seventeen have renewed their contracts with Pledis Entertainment for a second time, a rare move in the industry. The group cited their belief in achieving goals together and a shared desire to continue as a team.
BTS's "Arirang" tour in London showcased the K-pop group's immense global success, blending artistic performance with commercial elements. The spectacle, featuring pyro and fan engagement, highlighted the band's connection with their fervent "Army" fanbase, despite potential cynical interpretations of the operation.
K-pop girl group i-dle releases their ninth EP, 'We Made,' featuring the lead track 'Gimme Dat Love,' which deviates from typical bright summer songs by embracing a more intense, late-night allure. The EP explores themes of immediate, physical attraction and marks a natural evolution for the group in its ninth year.
K-pop sensation aespa is set to drop their debut Japanese EP, "Kiss N Tell," on July 24. The six-track album features a title song and five new Japanese originals. The group will also hold a fan meet-and-greet in Tokyo from July 18-20.
Japanese pop group XG discusses their intense five-year training, their strong bond symbolized by their "Hesono-o" chant, and their journey to global fame, including a recent debut at Wembley Stadium and a viral hit.
Japanese pop group XG discusses their rigorous six-year training, their unique "Hesono-o" ritual symbolizing their bond, and their journey to global stardom, including a recent debut at Capital's Summertime Ball and member Cocona's coming out as transmasculine and non-binary.
Japanese pop group XG discusses their rigorous six-year training, their unique "Hesono-o" ritual symbolizing their bond, and their journey to global recognition, including a performance at Capital's Summertime Ball and a Coachella appearance. The article also highlights member Cocona's coming out as transmasculine and non-binary, and the band's evolving identity and new album, "The Core."
Japanese pop group XG, known for their intense six-year training and unique "Hesono-o" (umbilical cord) concept symbolizing their bond, have achieved global stardom. The seven members, who debuted in 2022, recently performed at Wembley Stadium. The group also garnered significant attention following member Cocona's public coming out as transmasculine and non-binary, receiving full support from the band and fans.
K-pop group Riize is set to release their second EP, "II," on Monday, featuring six tracks including the lead single "Do Your Dance." The album signifies a shift towards action and forward momentum for the group.
K-pop group BIGBANG has announced its 20th-anniversary world tour, starting in South Korea in August and spanning North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia until February 2027. The tour will feature 31 shows in 18 cities, including major stadiums.
K-pop group izna releases 3rd EP 'Set the Tempo' with lead track 'Metronome', blending house music with a message of self-definition and independence, marking their growth since debut.
K-pop group Le Sserafim discusses overcoming internal tensions and online hate through their music, including the song 'Need Your Company', and finding resilience through their bond.
South Korean girl group CLC will reunite for their 11th anniversary concert, "CLC 11th Anniversary Concert: After All in Taipei," on July 19 at Zepp New Taipei. The concert marks their first full group performance since 2022, fulfilling fans' long-held wishes for a reunion.
A fan event for K-pop group EXO in Kaohsiung has raised national security concerns due to the involvement of a Chinese e-commerce platform with alleged CCP ties. Taiwanese fans were reportedly asked to use their Mainland Travel Permits or passports for verification, prompting a legislator to call for a serious review by relevant authorities.
K-pop group aespa releases their second studio album 'Lemonade', shifting to an intense EDM sound, with a lead track conveying resilience and overcoming adversity, accompanied by a expanded fictional universe narrative.
K-pop girl group NewJeans is preparing to resume musical activities, with members Hanni, Haerin and Hyein spotted in Copenhagen for pre-production, ADOR confirmed. The agency said the visit is part of their new musical journey. Last year, the three members returned to the group following a lengthy dispute with their agency, while Minji's return remains undecided and Danielle's contract was terminated.
Taeyang, member of K-pop group BIGBANG, will release his fourth full-length solo album "Quintessence" on May 18. The album marks his first release in about three years since EP "Down to Earth" (2023) and his first studio album in nearly nine years following "White Night" (2017). The singer celebrates his 20th anniversary with BIGBANG this year, coinciding with the group's recent Coachella performances where they announced plans for a new album and world tour.
K-pop project girl group I.O.I will make a comeback on May 19 with their third EP 'I.O.I: Loop', marking the 10th anniversary of their debut and ending a nine-year hiatus. The group will also hold a three-day concert at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul starting May 29. However, only nine of the group's 11 members will participate, with Kang Mi-na and Zhou Jieqiong sitting out due to individual schedules.
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- K-pop group BIGBANG said it has completed work on a ...
