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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.

정시환 · 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'.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

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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.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

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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."

정시환 · 2026.09.10

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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.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

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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.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

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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.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

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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.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

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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.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

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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.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

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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.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

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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.

정시환 · 2026.09.09

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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'.

정시환 · 2026.09.09

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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.

정시환 · 2026.09.09

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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.

정시환 · 2026.09.09

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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.

정시환 · 2026.09.09

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Rookie Band Hearts Wave Returns with Synth-pop... Aiming for Lollapalooza Stage

The five-member band Hearts Wave, 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.

정시환 · 2026.09.09

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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.

정시환 · 2026.09.09

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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.

정시환 · 2026.09.09

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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.

정시환 · 2026.09.09

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Boy Band Hearts Wave Makes a Comeback with Second Mini Album 'MOMENTUM'

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

정시환 · 2026.09.09

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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.

정시환 · 2026.09.09

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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."

정시환 · 2026.09.09

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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.

정시환 · 2026.09.09