K-POP

BTS will launch its first official Latin American pop-up in Mexico City from June 12 to August 10, with reservations opening on Weverse.

BTS’s Jin will debut his new solo track “Don’t Say You Love Me” on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” ahead of his album release.

Seventeen will host a one-day Airbnb event for 60 fans in Seoul on June 4 to mark the group’s 10th anniversary, ahead of their new album release.

Fifty Fifty’s Keena has paused all activities after suffering PTSD symptoms tied to a legal dispute with The Givers’ CEO over forged documents and copyright.

K-pop group Riize will make their U.S. festival debut this October at Austin City Limits, becoming the first K-pop act to join the event’s official lineup.

K-pop stars Lisa, Rosé, and Seventeen were named to the 2024 Gold House A100 list, which honors influential figures from the Asia-Pacific region.

BTS member J-Hope will conclude his Hope on the Stage tour with a livestreamed final concert in Osaka following performances across North America and Asia.

Bain of K-pop boy band Just B came out as LGBTQ during a concert in Los Angeles, becoming the first Korean K-pop singer to do so publicly onstage.

Jennie of Blackpink completed her first solo performances at Coachella, delivering a 13-song set on April 13 and 20 that included her hit “Like Jennie.” Her debut drew global attention, marking a major milestone in her solo career and expanding K-pop’s presence at the festival.

The global K-pop audition project Click the Star has launched new seasons in Korea, Indonesia, and South America, aiming to form localized girl groups under the Blingone brand. The initiative includes online auditions, regional finals, and global concerts, with plans to expand K-pop education through overseas branches.