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NCT 127, Opening the Prelude to Their Fifth World Tour... A Splendid Start at Seoul's KSPO DOME

NCT 127 will hold their fifth world tour, 'NEO CITY : SEOUL – THE REDLINE', at the Olympic Park KSPO DOME in Seoul from October 18 to 20. The tour will feature hits from their 7th full album 'BLINGY' and other hits from the past 10 years, with live viewing services available globally.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.18

K-pop

Roy Kim enters KSPO DOME for the first time... Year-end concerts sold out for 5 consecutive years

Singer Roy Kim has proven his strong ticket power by selling out all seats for his solo concert, marking his first time performing at the KSPO DOME. He is scheduled to hold the '2026-27 Roy Kim LIVE TOUR [R:O:Y] in SEOUL' on November 21 and 22 in Seoul.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.18

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N.Flying expands domestic tour fever to Asia, starting in Taipei

The band N.Flying is set to begin an official Asia tour following their successful domestic tour, starting with a performance in Taipei. The tour will continue through several major cities in Asia, including Bangkok, Hong Kong, Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo, and Kaohsiung.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.18

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NewJeans Starts Preparing for Comeback After 2-Year Hiatus... Intense Interest in Their Changed Appearances

The group NewJeans has begun making moves for a comeback following a long hiatus of approximately two years. As members resume individual activities, public attention is focused on their matured appearances and their upcoming plans to bridge the gap caused by the recent hiatus.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.18

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SECHSKIES' Ko Ji-yong files injunction against ex-wife Heo Yang-im to prevent interference with visitation rights

Ko Ji-yong, a former member of SECHSKIES, has filed an injunction against his ex-wife, Heo Yang-im, to prevent interference with visitation rights and the posting of photos and videos of their child. Ko claims that his inability to pay child support temporarily was due to massive medical expenses during a life-threatening illness, and he is responding to legal actions previously taken by Heo.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.18

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JEON SOYEON's 'I'm Quitting' Reaches No. 1 on Melon TOP100... Proving Musicality Overcoming Plagiarism Controversy

JEON SOYEON, a member of the group (I-dle), has achieved a significant milestone as a solo artist with her new song 'I'm Quitting' reaching number one on the Melon TOP100 chart. Despite facing plagiarism allegations, the song's success is being viewed as a demonstration of her musicality.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.18

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Jang Yoon-jeong reveals diet story after first childbirth... "Even visited an EMS exercise center"

Singer Jang Yoon-jeong shared an anecdote about visiting an EMS exercise center to lose weight quickly after giving birth to her first child. She also confessed to her lazy nature regarding consistent strength training despite feeling the need for health management.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Nearly 130,000 Scalped Concert Ticket Transactions This Year... Discussions on the Effectiveness of the Revised Public Performance Act

The Korea Popular Music Performance Industry Association held a forum to discuss the revised Public Performance Act and ways to resolve scalping issues. Data revealed that scalped ticket transactions have been steadily increasing, with BTS seeing the highest number of cases.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

K-pop

Kim Jae Hwan to Comeback on October 7 with New Single Album 'Love, from here'

Singer Kim Jae Hwan has begun official comeback promotions by releasing the scheduler for his new single album 'Love, from here'. The album is set to be released on October 7.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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NiziU to make domestic comeback on September 28 with first mini album ‘Sour Grapes’

Girl group NiziU is heating up comeback expectations by releasing a mysterious concept film ahead of their first domestic mini album. The group is set to release ‘Sour Grapes’ on September 28, featuring five tracks including a title song inspired by Aesop's Fables.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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TWS Unveils Official Member Characters ‘TWIMI’… JIHOON is a Puppy in a Jellyfish Cloak

PLEDIS Entertainment announced the release of 'TWIMI', official character dolls representing the individual personalities of TWS members. The characters include SHINYU's 'Jjok', DOHOON's 'Dojuni', YOUNGJAE's 'Gichuni', HANJIN's 'Hanbit', JIHOON's 'Haetpi', and KYUNGMIN's 'Haemtaengi'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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SHINDONG, who lost 37kg, smiles brightly at a surprise gift ahead of his birthday

Super Junior member SHINDONG shared his recent status, showing off a transformed appearance after losing 37kg, and expressed his gratitude for early birthday celebrations. He was particularly moved by a surprise event prepared by the members of the group QWER.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Hwang In-seon joins hands with Nam Dong-hyun to release new song 'Click' in October... Balancing singer and Gripper activities

Singer Hwang In-seon is returning to the music industry this October with the new single 'Click', which was written and composed by Nam Dong-hyun. While active as a "Gripper" on the MCN platform Grip, Hwang In-seon expressed a determination to pursue both a successful career as a singer and a Gripper.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Noh Seul-bi reveals real-life encounter with Jun Hyo Seong... "Her face is smaller and prettier than mine"

MZ shaman Noh Seul-bi shared photos with Secret member Jun Hyo Seong on Instagram, initially making a joke about her appearance before correcting herself to praise Jun Hyo Seong's beauty.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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RIIZE's 'Love 119' Surpasses 100 Million Streams on Spotify... Achieving Triple Crown Following Melon and YouTube Music

RIIZE's song 'Love 119' has surpassed 100 million cumulative streams on Spotify, marking the group's second song to reach this milestone after their debut track 'Get A Guitar'. This achievement completes a triple crown of 100 million streams across major platforms including Melon and YouTube Music.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Epik High's TUKUTZ becomes leader for the first time in 23 years... Self-centered moves with new song 'EPIKISM'

Epik High's TUKUTZ has been appointed as the team's leader for the first time in 23 years following a competition held on the 'Epikase' YouTube channel. His first project as leader is the group song 'EPIKISM', which is a group rearrangement of his solo track 'TUKUTZISM'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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THE VENTI holds fan event at Park Ji Hoon encore concert site

Coffee franchise THE VENTI held an event at the site of singer Park Ji Hoon's encore concert 'RE:FLECT' held at Jamsil Arena to communicate with fans. The brand provided free cold brew and peach iced tea, along with limited edition photo cards featuring unreleased images of Park Ji Hoon.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Singer Yangpa to Hold Orchestra Concert ‘Donghaeng’ Capturing 29-Year Musical Journey

Singer Yangpa will hold the 2026 Yangpa Orchestra Concert ‘Donghaeng’ at the Yonsei University Centennial Memorial Hall Concert Hall in Seoul on October 31 and November 1. The concert aims to reinterpret her 29-year musical journey through orchestral arrangements.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Jewelry's Ha Joo-yeon confesses longing for the stage while watching a festival

Ha Joo-yeon, a former member of the group Jewelry, expressed her unchanging passion and longing for the stage in a vlog uploaded to her YouTube channel. While attending a festival in Incheon, she shared her honest feelings about wanting to perform again after watching other artists.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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ALLDAY PROJECT shows maturity in black suits... Teasing comeback with 2nd EP 'CRASH'

The group ALLDAY PROJECT has announced their comeback with their second EP, 'CRASH', releasing teaser photos that showcase a mature and restrained charm in black suits. The new album is scheduled to be released on September 28 at 6 PM.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Yoon Heung-gwan Appointed as New CEO of WAY BETTER… Leaping Toward Global Entertainment

Comprehensive entertainment label WAY BETTER has appointed Yoon Heung-gwan as its new CEO, transitioning to a professional management system. The company plans to expand the global activities and overseas tours of its artists, including from20, HELLO GLOOM, LIM SEJUN, KANG YUCHAN, and DJ/producer YYJ.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Lim Young-woong's 10th Anniversary Fan Song 'May You Be Happy' Surpasses 1 Million Views on YouTube

Lim Young-woong's fan song 'May You Be Happy', released to celebrate his 10th debut anniversary, has surpassed 1 million views on YouTube. The singer is expected to perform the new song live at the TMA held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Lightsum Pre-releases Title Track ‘どうして’ from Japanese Debut Album ‘Re:idol’

The group Lightsum has pre-released the title track ‘どうして’ from their upcoming Japanese debut album ‘Re:idol’ to build momentum ahead of the official release on the 23rd.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.16

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Kiss of Life releases 2nd Japanese mini album ‘SWEAT -JAPANESE EP-’... Moving towards global stardom

Girl group Kiss of Life has released their second Japanese mini album, ‘SWEAT -JAPANESE EP-’, to target the global market. The album features the title track "SWEAT" and various other tracks, including an original Japanese song and an English version of a theme song.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.16