K-pop
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BigBang Announces 2026-2027 World Tour ‘XX : Cosmos’ with Singapore Stop
K-pop icons BigBang will perform at Singapore’s National Stadium on Oct 17, 2026, marking their first tour since 2017 to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
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BTS Declines 2027 Grammy Consideration Amid Debate Over New Asian Pop Category
Global superstars BTS will not submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards, signaling a move against the Recording Academy’s new Asian Pop Performance category.
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K-pop Star IU and Actor Lee Jong-suk Confirm Breakup After Four Years
South Korean stars IU and Lee Jong-suk have officially ended their four-year relationship, with their agencies citing busy work schedules as the primary reason.
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BTS’ Jungkook Sparks Online Debate Following Considerate Gesture During Livestream
BTS star Jungkook went viral after hiding while eating during a four-hour livestream to accommodate vegan fans, sparking a debate on influencer etiquette.
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BTS’ Jimin Makes High-Profile Appearance at Dior Men’s Spring/Summer 2027 Show in Paris
BTS member Jimin attended the Dior Men’s SS27 show in Paris, sparking significant social media engagement and a heated online debate regarding his edited photos.
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Hollywood Actress Chase Infiniti Joins ATEEZ for ‘BAD’ Music Video
Hollywood actress and longtime ATEEZ fan Chase Infiniti makes a high-profile cameo in the group’s new music video for their latest title track, ‘BAD’.
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BTS Marks 13th Anniversary with ‘Arirang’ Busan Tour and New Release
Global K-pop icons BTS celebrate their 13th anniversary with the ‘Arirang’ world tour in Busan and the release of their new track, ‘Come Over.’
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BIGBANG Announces 31-Show World Tour for 20th Anniversary
K-pop icons BIGBANG will return to the global stage with a 31-show world tour spanning August 2026 to February 2027, marking their first major tour in nine years.
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BTS ‘Arirang’ Residency: The Economic and Cultural Mechanics of a Global Comeback
The return of BTS to Las Vegas for a four-night residency at Allegiant Stadium signals a major economic surge and a strategic shift in the group’s global soft power strategy.
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Big Bang’s Coachella Debut Signals Global Tour Revival
K-pop legends Big Bang returned to the global stage at Coachella, marking their 20th anniversary with a set that teases a major world tour.
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BIGBANG Returns to Coachella Stage for 20th Anniversary Kickoff
K-pop legends BIGBANG take the Coachella stage tonight, marking their first major group appearance in years and the official start of their 20th anniversary world tour.
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Kim Geon-woo Enters Hiatus Following Staff Conduct Controversy
ALPHA DRIVE ONE member Kim Geon-woo has stepped away from group activities after a pre-debut hot mic incident involving disparaging remarks toward staff surfaced.
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BTS Returns: Inside the Digital-First Strategy of ‘Arirang’
Following a four-year hiatus, BTS has launched their ‘Arirang’ era with a record-breaking digital-first rollout, signaling a major shift in K-pop industry standards.
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Ten Exits SM Entertainment, Will Remain in NCT and WayV
Ten, a cornerstone of NCT and WayV, is concluding his decade-long exclusive contract with SM Entertainment to pursue independent solo projects while maintaining group ties.
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Running Man at a Crossroads: Variety Stagnation vs. Cinema Hype
As South Korea’s long-running variety show ‘Running Man’ faces criticism over creative fatigue, anticipation for the upcoming Hollywood film adaptation continues to build.