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Girl group Lightsum to release new song for Japanese debut

The six-member girl group will release “Doushite” on Sept. 23, its first full-group release since 2024.

2026.8.17

Left: Girl group Twice's Chaeyoung; Right: Singer Zion.T

Twice's Chaeyoung and Zion.T clarify that they are still in a 'beautiful relationship'

Earlier, a local media outlet citing a K-pop industry source reported that the two singers had broken up due to their busy schedules.

2026.8.14

Lee Kang-in of Atlético Madrid plays during a friendly match against the Manchester City at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul on Aug. 9.

Lee Kang-in joins The Black Label

Atlético Madrid midfielder Lee Kang-in has signed with the talent agency behind Rosé, Jeon Somi and Meovv.

2026.8.14

G-Dragon's agency donates 500 million won to support young artists

Galaxy Corporation donated 500 million won ($353,600) to the JusPeace Foundation, founded by G-Dragon, to nurture 50 emerging artists and creators.

2026.8.14

Veteran boy band Big Bang is named as an ambassador of the Korea AeroSpace Administration in an undated photo.

Boy band Big Bang named inaugural ambassador for Korea's space agency

According to the Korea AeroSpace Administration, the veteran boy band will help "broaden Koreans' interests and enhance their participation in the space sector."

2026.8.14

Boy band Xdinary Heroes' Gunil admits to insulting some fans in apology statement

The drummer also wrote that he "genuinely wanted to stay in Xdinary Heroes […] but decided to respect the agency's decision."

2026.8.14

G-Star 2026 puts AI storytelling center stage

Korea’s largest gaming expo will broaden its focus with AI, narrative and entertainment events in Busan this November.

2026.8.13

AxMxP aims to weave into everyday life with second EP

The rookie band’s second EP, “Hello AxMxP,” pairs easy-listening songs with ambitions for global festival stages.

2026.8.12

Stray Kids’ Changbin donates 100 million won for children on birthday

Stray Kids member Changbin donated 100 million won ($70,700) to support pediatric treatment and family counseling at Samsung Medical Center.

2026.8.11

Boy band Seventeen's 'Always Yours' (2023)

Seventeen’s ‘Always Yours’ tops 1 million copies in Japan

The group’s 2023 compilation album became its fourth million-seller in Japan, extending Seventeen’s lead among K-pop acts in the market.

2026.8.10