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Lim Kim undergoes radical transformation in wedding dress... New song 'CALLING' to be released on the 28th

Singer Lim Kim released concept photos for her upcoming single 'CALLING' featuring a sophisticated wedding dress and fedora styling. The soulful R&B track, which she produced herself, is scheduled for release on the 28th at 6 PM.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

KM Chart Reveals September Monthly Category Nominees... Competition Between BTS, Lim Young-woong, and More

KM Chart has officially announced the nominees for its September 2026 monthly charts, featuring major K-pop stars across six different categories.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

All(H)Ours to comeback with sixth mini album 'UNBOUND'... title track 'DANG DANG'

The group All(H)Ours is set to begin official promotions following the release of their sixth mini album 'UNBOUND' on the 10th. The album features the title track 'DANG DANG', a hybrid track blending EDM and metalcore, and showcases the group's musical spectrum through various genres.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

TWS surpasses 250,000 cumulative copies for 2nd Japanese single 'SODA SODA'... Platinum certification

The group TWS has received Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan for their second Japanese single 'SODA SODA', which has surpassed 250,000 cumulative shipments. This marks their second consecutive Platinum certification following their debut single.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

BTS 'SWIM' stays in Billboard Top 5 for 23 consecutive weeks... Global popularity continues

BTS's title track 'SWIM' from their 5th studio album 'Arirang' has maintained a Top 5 position on the Billboard Global (Excl. US) chart for 23 consecutive weeks. The album 'Arirang' also showed strong performance on the Billboard 200, while the 'SWIM' music video recently won an award at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards Japan.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Enhypen Takes Over Global Advertising Market, from Fashion to Food

Enhypen is expanding its influence beyond music by securing long-term partnerships with luxury brands like Prada and various consumer goods brands. The group's strong fandom and individual member activities, such as NI KI's ambassador role, are driving their growing global brand power.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Blackpink's Rosé Selected as Apple Global Campaign Model After Rejecting 10 Billion Won Chinese Advertisement

Blackpink's Rosé has been chosen as the face of Apple's global "Shot on iPhone" campaign coinciding with the iPhone 18 Pro launch. This follows reports that she turned down a 7.2 million dollar advertisement offer from a famous Chinese tea beverage brand.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

ATop Universe Secures 300 Million Yen Strategic Investment from Japan's YOANI GROUP

Global entertainment IP company ATop Universe has signed a strategic investment agreement worth approximately 300 million yen with Japan's YOANI GROUP to expand K-pop and character IP business. The funds will be used to support the content production and localization of the 2.5D idol IP 'COSMIC CODE'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Jeon Yoo Jin reveals behind-the-scenes of fan concert ‘TWENTY-ONE’… “A dream-like time”

Singer Jeon Yoo Jin released a behind-the-scenes video of her fan concert ‘TWENTY-ONE’ via her official YouTube channel, showcasing her professional preparation and expressing gratitude to her fans.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Seo In-young shares story of performing 'free events' at clubs in the past... "I even got scolded by a director"

Singer Seo In-young revealed on her YouTube channel that she used to spontaneously perform at clubs in the past, which once led to her being reprimanded by her agency director for doing "free events."

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Band ONEWE to Hold Solo Concerts in Yokohama and Taipei this November

Band ONEWE will hold solo concerts in Yokohama, Japan, and Taipei, Taiwan, this November as part of their 'O! NEW E!volution VI' tour.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

KM Chart September Monthly Voting Begins… Candidate Lineup Including Lim Young-woong and Lee Chan-won Revealed

The global K-pop chart KM Chart has announced its candidate lineup for the September 2026 monthly awards, featuring intense competition across six categories including music tracks and artists.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Blackpink's Rosé to Release New Song 'new trick' in Collaboration with Apple on the 18th

Blackpink member Rosé is set to release her new solo single 'new trick' on the 18th, filmed entirely on the iPhone 18 Pro as part of Apple's 'Shot on iPhone' campaign.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Jisoo Releases First English Single 'CLICK'... Aiming Directly at the Global Pop Market

Blackpink's Jisoo has opened a new chapter in her solo career with the release of her first English single, 'CLICK,' a dance-pop track released ahead of her first full-length album.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Seventeen's Mingyu begins alternative military service on the 10th... reveals shaved hair

Seventeen member Mingyu is beginning his alternative military service on the 10th, having shared photos of his shaved head with fans via social media. His agency, Pledis, has requested that fans refrain from visiting the enlistment site to prevent congestion.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

RIIZE Successfully Completes Fan Support Project for 3rd Debut Anniversary... Advertisements Broadcast at Hapjeong Station

The fan support project for RIIZE's 3rd debut anniversary, conducted via the K-pop schedule app Blip, successfully exceeded its goal with a 101.55% achievement rate. As a reward, celebratory advertisements will be displayed on the CM board at Hapjeong Station from September 4 to September 18.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Band hrtz.wav releases 2nd mini album ‘MOMENTUM’… featuring RIIZE's Sungchan

Global band hrtz.wav has released their second mini album, 'The Second Wave : MOMENTUM', featuring RIIZE's Sungchan on the title track. The album showcases the band's musical growth through sophisticated synth sounds and intuitive messages.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.10

K-pop

NewJeans Haerin Makes First Public Appearance in 1 Year and 6 Months... Radiating Mature Charm

NewJeans member Haerin attended a beauty brand pop-up event in Seoul, marking her first official public appearance since returning to her agency, ADOR.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

Lee Taemin reveals behind-the-scenes story of Coachella stage outfit damage: "It was an unintended accident"

Singer Lee Taemin appeared on the YouTube channel 'Yuin Radio' and shared details about an accidental wardrobe malfunction during his performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival while performing his hit song 'Guilty'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

Rapper Kim Ximya releases 2nd full-length album 'DOGMA'... Breaking formats with speaker-embedded album

Rapper Kim Ximya has released his second full-length album, 'DOGMA', featuring an experimental physical edition with a built-in small speaker and a unique track arrangement. The album includes a 26-minute long-form music video directed by Park Chan-kyung.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

Rapper Kim Ximya Releases 2nd Full-Length Album 'Dogma'... Musical Changes After Marriage

Rapper Kim Ximya has released his second full-length album, 'Dogma,' featuring a musical shift toward electronic and pop elements and reflecting on his personal growth following marriage.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

BTS Jung Kook's shirtless stage performance becomes a hot topic after being shared by Justin Bieber on social media

A video of BTS Jung Kook's shirtless performance during the 'Arirang' world tour in Los Angeles was reposted by pop star Justin Bieber, drawing significant attention from fans.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

Rookie Band hrtz.wav Returns with Synth-pop... Aiming for Lollapalooza Stage

The five-member band hrtz.wav, composed of members who ranked first in their respective positions on the band survival program 'Steal Heart Club', has released their second mini-album 'The Second Wave: Momentum'. The group aims to perform as headliners at the global music festival Lollapalooza in the future.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

Kwon Eunbi reveals doll-like visuals ahead of comeback after 1 year and 4 months

Singer Kwon Eunbi shared photos of her daily life behind the scenes on social media, showcasing her beauty ahead of her new digital single 'Deja Vu' scheduled for release on September 3.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09