Nam Siwoo Reporter
Identity Secures Third Music Show Win with First Place on Show Champion
Identity secured its third music show win by taking first place on Show Champion. Having recorded 568,000 copies in first-week sales, Identity has surpassed the 1 million mark in cumulative sales for 2026 and will embark on a Seoul and Tokyo Seoul Fan Concert Tour in August.
From izna desserts to BLACKPINK Tamagotchis: Pop-ups in Jamsil
Lotte Department Store is targeting fandom engagement by strategically deploying pop-up stores in Jamsil that leverage various IPs, including izna desserts and BLACKPINK X Tamagotchi merchandise.
The Wind to make a comeback as a five-member group produced by Block B's Park Kyung
The Wind has made a comeback as a five-member group with the release of their 4th mini album, 'Second Wind : S#00', produced by Block B's Park Kyung.
BTS Relinquishes Grammy Nominations, Stating "Music Transcends Language and Region"
BTS has decided not to submit for the 69th Grammy Awards, expressing their conviction that music should not be categorized by specific regions or languages.
AHOF wins four awards on K-Pop Up Chart Show for 3rd mini album
The group AHOF concluded their promotions for their third mini-album by winning four awards on ENA's K-Pop Up Chart Show. They are set to embark on an Asia tour, starting with a performance in Taipei on August 2.
"Send three helicopters": Hyori-su's request to the Music Core production team
Girls' Generation unit Hyori-su released a video on YouTube in which they make outrageous demands to music show production teams, such as deploying three helicopters and securing a 30-minute stage slot.
KARD ends 9-year journey with DSP Media
Co-ed group KARD will conclude their activities with DSP Media by releasing their first full-length album on the 28th. Their world tour is set to begin on August 8.
Jay Park to hold world tour Seoul concert at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in late August
Jay Park will hold his JAY PARK WORLD TOUR SERENADES BODY ROLLS’ IN SEOUL at Jamsil Indoor Stadium on August 29–30. The Hyundai Card presale on Melon Ticket begins at 8 PM on July 31.
Risené Ranks 1st in July Rising Singer Brand Reputation, CORTIS Dominates Hanteo Chart Weekly World Album Charts
Risené took first place in the July Rising Singer Brand Reputation. CORTIS dominated the Hanteo Chart World and Album charts, with their second mini-album surpassing 130,000 copies in sales.
Unreleased track suspected to be leaked on BLACKPINK's official channel distributed
Unreleased audio, suspected to be a new track from BLACKPINK, was briefly uploaded and then removed from BLACKPINK's official YouTube and Apple Music channels. Amid growing suspicions of a potential structural flaw in distribution systems, we also bring you news regarding the Lotte Department Store pop-up store.
Wink performs 'Mapo Jongjeom' in pure white dress on Golden Oldies (TV program)
The twin duo Wink showcased a calm and mature vocal performance as they reinterpreted Silver Bell Sisters' "Mapo Jongjeom" on KBS1's Golden Oldies (TV program).
DIA's Eunchae opens up about her struggles as an idol on 'Ask Us Anything Fortune Teller'
Actress Kwon Chae-won, formerly of the girl group DIA, appeared on Ask Us Anything Fortune Teller, where she shared her concerns from her days as an idol, her transition to acting, and her plans to take on a musical challenge in August.
The Wind to release 4th mini album on the 29th, all tracks produced by Block B's Park Kyung
The Wind will release their 4th mini album, 'Second Wind : S#00', at 6 PM on the 29th. Block B's Park Kyung took charge of producing all tracks, showcasing a 'Refreshing Hip' concept.
NOWZ to release new single 'Achilles' on August 5
NOWZ is making a comeback with their new single "Achilles" after 10 months. They have announced a retro-concept scheduler and their upcoming appearance at the Ocean World Festival on August 2.
8TURN kicks off comeback week with 'Stagefright'
8TURN has completed their promotional activities for their new single '[8.X]'. The group will continue their global activities, starting with an eight-city tour in Europe this September.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE to hold mini second album showcase at Movieland on August 3
ALPHA DRIVE ONE will unveil the trailer for its second mini-album on August 3 at Movieland in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. A screening event for the fan club ALLYZ and a puzzle collection promotion will also be held.
Singer John Park to Hold Solo Concert in Seoul this September at Blue Square Woori WON Banking Hall
Singer John Park will hold a solo concert at Blue Square Woori WON Banking Hall in Seoul from September 11 to 13. At the concert, he will perform his new song, "Summer Returns," with a band arrangement.
Jang Min-ho to host 'NOM.NOM.NOM SHOW' in LA for Chuseok
Singer Jang Min-ho will appear on the "NOM.NOM.NOM SHOW" held at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on September 25–26. He will perform a Premium K-Trot Stage alongside Kim Yong-pil, Na Tae-ju, and Chun Rok-dam.
KickFlip, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and And2ble to Perform at SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer Special
KickFlip, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and And2ble will personally plan the 'Red Summer Night' stage for '2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer,' which will be held on August 9 at KINTEX in Ilsan.
PLAVE, Star Trend K-POP Male Group Voting
PLAVE took first place in the Star Trend K-POP Male Group vote for the fourth week of July, securing 1.97 million votes. Forestella followed in second place.
New York buzzes over Jang Won-young's ceremonial first pitch as Ive's presence leads Mets to victory
Jang Won-young of Ive's ceremonial first pitch hit number one on the X global trends. Following the New York Mets' victory, Ive was hailed as the "Victory Fairy."
ZELO to make First Live Reveal of new track 'ELA' at WATERBOMB, comeback set for the 29th
ZELO, formerly of B.A.P, has announced his comeback on the 29th, revealing that he will perform his new tracks "ELA" and "BANANA" for the first time at WATERBOMB SEOUL 2026.
Jimin responds to bus driver's support: "People like you are the reason..."
BTS's Jimin has drawn significant attention after personally replying to a bus driver's supportive video. Meanwhile, Jin has achieved first place on Idolpick for eight consecutive weeks.
NUERA returns with a refreshing confession, shedding their intense image
Boy group NUERA has returned with a refreshing, youthful charm, releasing their fourth mini-album, '.exe'. Marking their comeback after four months, the group showcases a new sound in the house genre.
Identity Secures Third Music Show Win with First Place on Show Champion
From izna desserts to BLACKPINK Tamagotchis: Pop-ups in Jamsil
The Wind to make a comeback as a five-member group produced by Block B's Park Kyung
BTS Relinquishes Grammy Nominations, Stating "Music Transcends Language and Region"
AHOF wins four awards on K-Pop Up Chart Show for 3rd mini album
"Send three helicopters": Hyori-su's request to the Music Core production team
KARD ends 9-year journey with DSP Media
Jay Park to hold world tour Seoul concert at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in late August
Risené Ranks 1st in July Rising Singer Brand Reputation, CORTIS Dominates Hanteo Chart Weekly World Album Charts
Unreleased track suspected to be leaked on BLACKPINK's official channel distributed
Wink performs 'Mapo Jongjeom' in pure white dress on Golden Oldies (TV program)
DIA's Eunchae opens up about her struggles as an idol on 'Ask Us Anything Fortune Teller'
The Wind to release 4th mini album on the 29th, all tracks produced by Block B's Park Kyung
NOWZ to release new single 'Achilles' on August 5
8TURN kicks off comeback week with 'Stagefright'
ALPHA DRIVE ONE to hold mini second album showcase at Movieland on August 3
Singer John Park to Hold Solo Concert in Seoul this September at Blue Square Woori WON Banking Hall
Jang Min-ho to host 'NOM.NOM.NOM SHOW' in LA for Chuseok
KickFlip, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and And2ble to Perform at SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer Special
PLAVE, Star Trend K-POP Male Group Voting
New York buzzes over Jang Won-young's ceremonial first pitch as Ive's presence leads Mets to victory
ZELO to make First Live Reveal of new track 'ELA' at WATERBOMB, comeback set for the 29th
Jimin responds to bus driver's support: "People like you are the reason..."