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NEXZ to embark on South American large-scale festivals and Asia tour after completing domestic activities

After completing domestic music show promotions for their fourth mini-album 'SAUCIN'', the group NEXZ is expanding their activities globally, participating in the 'STRAYCITY' festival across South America and performing at 'Rock in Rio' before starting their first Asia tour in Seoul.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

Band ONEWE to Hold Solo Concerts 'O! NEW E!volution VI' in Yokohama and Taipei

The band ONEWE will hold their solo concert series '2026 ONEWE 6th Live Concert 'O! NEW E!volution VI'' in Yokohama on November 8 and Taipei on November 22, following their Seoul performances.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

Boy Band hrtz.wav Makes a Comeback with Second Mini Album 'MOMENTUM'

Boy band hrtz.wav held a showcase for their second mini album 'The Second Wave : MOMENTUM', featuring Sungchan from RIIZE on the title track 'ALIVE'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

BTS Revenue Surges 2.26 Times Compared to 7 Years Ago at MetLife Stadium

BTS drew 157,798 spectators for two shows at MetLife Stadium, generating $31.8 million in revenue, a 2.26-fold increase compared to their 2019 performances at the same venue.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

Evolution of Advertising Music... NewJeans, Hearts2Hearts, etc. Target Music Market with 'Brand Singles'

The advertising industry is shifting from traditional CM songs to "brand singles" that aim to enter public playlists by releasing high-quality music, music videos, and challenges. Recent examples include Hearts2Hearts' upcoming collaboration with Kia, following successful precedents like NewJeans' "Zero."

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

Dalshabet's Serri Releases New Song 'Night Drive'... Duet with Bae Woo-hee

Former Dalshabet member Serri is releasing a new city pop digital single titled 'Night Drive' on the 9th, featuring chorus vocals from her former groupmate Bae Woo-hee.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

ASC2NT New Song Music Video Surpasses 1.3 Million Views... Production Costs Reduced to One-Tenth Using Generative AI Technology

The music video for ASC2NT's new song "If I Die Tomorrow" has surpassed 1.3 million views on YouTube within three days of release. The project utilized advanced technologies like volumetric capture, 3D Gaussian Splatting, and generative AI to significantly reduce production costs compared to traditional VFX methods.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

Nexz Completes Promotions for Fourth Mini Album... Heading to Brazil's 'Rock in Rio'

Boy group Nexz has successfully concluded promotions for their fourth mini album 'SAUCIN'', which achieved significant chart success. The group is now expanding their reach globally, with upcoming performances at 'Rock in Rio' in Brazil and the 'STRAYCITY' festival across Latin America.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

Singer Heeseung Reaches Top of Global Charts with 1st Mini Album 'Death of Me'

Singer Heeseung's first mini album 'Death of Me' has achieved number one rankings on iTunes Top Album charts in 11 countries and entered the charts in 32 countries and regions. He is set to begin official promotions starting with an appearance on Mnet's 'M Countdown' on the 10th.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

BOYNEXTDOOR to Release 1st Full Album Repackage ‘HOME: DELUXE’... Title Track ‘Animal’

BOYNEXTDOOR will release their first full album repackage, ‘HOME: DELUXE’, on the 28th, featuring the title track ‘Animal’ and new song ‘Cliché’.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

LIGHTSUM to Pre-release Japanese Debut Track ‘Doshite’ on the 16th... Targeting the Archipelago with a ‘Kawaii’ Concept

The group LIGHTSUM will begin their Japanese activities by pre-releasing the title track ‘Doshite’ from their debut album ‘Re:idol’ on the 16th. Following the release, they plan to conduct a large-scale promotion tour across major Japanese cities including Tokyo and Osaka.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

Stray Kids to Tour South America as Headliners for New Festival ‘STRAYCITY’

Stray Kids will headline the new music festival ‘STRAYCITY’ starting in Bogota, Colombia, followed by performances in Buenos Aires and Mexico City, and will also make history as the first K-pop artist to headline ‘Rock in Rio’.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

Ryu Sujeong releases concept photos ahead of 4th mini album 'All the Colors I Am' comeback

Singer Ryu Sujeong has released her final concept photo, 'Diamond on Me,' ahead of her upcoming 4th mini album 'All the Colors I Am.' She is set to release the new album on the 11th and hold a fan event on the 17th.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

Lim Young-woong Sweeps Music Charts Immediately After Release of Special Album 'IM HERO 10'

Lim Young-woong has dominated major music charts following the release of his special digital album 'IM HERO 10'. The album features 10 tracks, including the title song 'Again and Again', which reached number one on the Melon HOT100.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.09

K-pop

HeartsWave, a transformation just 5 months after debut… Second mini-album to be released on the 9th

Global band HeartsWave is returning with their second mini-album, 'The Second Wave : MOMENTUM', featuring a title track 'ALIVE' with a featuring appearance by RIIZE's Sungchan. The group has undergone a visual transformation, moving away from their refreshing image to a more intense band style.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.08

K-pop

'Mumeong Jeonseol' TOP7 to Hold Christmas Encore Concert in Suwon on December 25

The TOP7 members of 'Mumeong Jeonseol' will perform two encore shows at the Suwon Convention Center on December 25. Ticket sales for the concert will begin on November 15 via NOL Ticket.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.08

K-pop

Monsta X to Hold World Tour Finale at Incheon Inspire Arena in November

Monsta X will conclude their world tour 'THE X : NEXUS' with an encore concert held at the Inspire Arena in Yeong-jong, Incheon, on November 21 and 22.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.08

K-pop

Band hrtz.wav to Release Second Mini Album 'Momentum' on the 9th

Global band hrtz.wav will release their second mini album, 'The Second Wave: Momentum', on the 9th, featuring a title track with a featuring appearance by RIIZE's Sungchan.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.08

K-pop

Singer-songwriter Jogon to release 'Paper Moon Letters', OST for webtoon 'Day of the Bunker', on the 8th

Singer-songwriter Jogon released "Paper Moon Letters" on September 8, which is the second OST for the NAVER WEBTOON series 'Day of the Bunker'. The lo-fi indie R&B track expresses lingering longing and unsent sincerity through lyrical melodies.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.08

K-pop

Band ONEWE to Hold Solo Concert on the 19th and 20th... the 20th Performance to be Live Streamed Online

Band ONEWE will hold their 6th live concert, 'O! NEW E!volution Ⅵ', at the KBS Arena in Seoul on the 19th and 20th, with the second day being streamed online via Bigk. The group plans to perform new songs, including the title track 'Scenario' from their third full-length album, using their live band sound.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.08

K-pop

Hyolyn reunites with Mad Clown… ‘Check’ Remix to be released on the 8th

Singer Hyolyn is releasing the 'ChecK Remix (feat. Mad Clown)' on September 8th, a reinterpretation of the title track from her fourth mini album. The track features Mad Clown, marking a reunion for the two artists who have previously collaborated on several songs.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.08

K-pop

Roy Kim Confirms First Entry into KSPO Dome and Asia Tour

Singer-songwriter Roy Kim is set to hold a solo concert at the KSPO Dome in Seoul on November 21 and 22, marking the start of an Asia tour that will continue through early 2027.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.08

K-pop

&TEAM's Fuma Mentions Lee Taemin as Performance Role Model for New Song

&TEAM held a showcase for their second Korean mini-album 'Mark on Me,' where member Fuma revealed that he studied Lee Taemin's performances to help express the emotional lines of the title track.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.08

K-pop

&TEAM releases 2nd mini album 'Mark on Me'... "We will repay you with a more grown-up stage"

The group &TEAM held a showcase for their 2nd mini album 'Mark on Me' at the SBS Prism Tower, expressing their desire to repay fans with a more mature performance. The album explores the concept of combining their 'Wolf DNA' with the emotion of love.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.08