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K-POP

BTS, Blackpink, Twice, aespa: K-pop’s heavy hitters to return in 2nd half of 2025

K-pop’s biggest names—BTS, Blackpink, Twice, and aespa—are returning in the second half of 2025, setting the stage for a global resurgence of the genre.

Seventeen’s ‘Happy Burstday’ sells more than 2.5 million copies in first week

Seventeen’s fifth album Happy Burstday sold over 2.5 million copies in its first week, topping charts and celebrating the band’s 10th anniversary.

Court orders NewJeans members to pay ADOR $725,600 for every independent entertainment activity

A Seoul court ruled that NewJeans members must pay $725,600 to ADOR for each unauthorized activity, escalating the contract dispute between the K-pop group and its agency.

For IU, success is a ‘Never Ending Story’ as ‘A Flower Bookmark, Pt. 3’ sweeps charts

IU’s third cover album, “A Flower Bookmark, Pt. 3,” tops Korean charts with reimagined classics like “Never Ending Story,” blending nostalgia and contemporary sound.

‘Happy Burstday’: Fireworks light up Han River as Seventeen celebrates 10 years with special concert

Seventeen marked its 10th anniversary with a historic concert on Jamsu Bridge and a fan festival at Han River, drawing over 60,000 attendees.

BTS’s Jin turns tables on Jimmy Fallon, interviews ‘Tonight Show’ host in U.S. TV return

Jin of BTS returned to The Tonight Show with a surprise role reversal, questioning Jimmy Fallon while promoting his new solo EP and world tour.

BTS brings first official pop-up to Latin America from June 12 to Aug. 10

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 to perform new solo track on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

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 to host a special Airbnb night with 60 fans for 10th anniversary

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 suspends promotional schedules due to post-traumatic stress, report says

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.