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BTS has officially confirmed its first-ever concert in Argentina as part of their upcoming world tour, sparking massive excitement among local fans. Clarín, the country's largest daily newspaper, reported the news as a major headline, announcing that the group is scheduled to perform in Buenos Aires on October 23 and 24. The publication described this tour as one of the largest and most ambitious projects in the history of BTS. Fans in Argentina have taken to social media to

TIME magazine has named the Netflix series "When Life Gives You Tangerines" as the best Korean drama of 2025. Ranking the series at number one in its article "The 10 Best K-Dramas of 2025," the publication described it as "one of the best K-dramas of the year, if not one of the best TV series" overall. The magazine praised the production for its ability to turn the ordinariness of daily life into something extraordinary without losing its complexity and texture. This unique a

BTS is gearing up for a highly anticipated full-group comeback, drawing intense excitement from international media.   The group is scheduled to release their fifth studio album on March 20, followed by a large-scale world tour. This announcement, marking the end of a hiatus lasting approximately three years and nine months, has ignited global excitement. Major foreign outlets are prominently covering the group's trajectory and the cultural weight of their reunion. Outlets su

On the first Monday of 2026, K-POP's influence is expanding into academia. The iconic G-DRAGON has reportedly opened a regular course at the University of Southern California (USC), where he will personally lecture as a global cultural leader. This move beyond the stage highlights his growing status as a cultural visionary worldwide. In more exciting news, the legendary group Wanna One is set to reunite for a new reality TV program scheduled to air in the first half of 2026.

January 2026 is set to be a blockbuster month for K-drama enthusiasts, with several highly anticipated titles making their debut. Leading the way is MBC’s The Judge Returns , starring Ji Sung, which premiered on January 2 to kick off the new year’s television season. Additionally, Spring Fever , featuring Ahn Bo-hyun and Lee Joo-bin, is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video on January 5, offering a heartwarming romance for international viewers. Netflix will feature the long-a

EXO is set to return after two years and six months, marking their comeback with a special showcase. The group will release its eighth full-length album, REVERXE , on January 19, 2026. All nine tracks will be unveiled across major music streaming platforms at 6 p.m. KST, followed by a showcase event starting at 7:30 p.m. at Kyung Hee University’s Peace Hall in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. At the showcase, EXO will perform songs from REVERXE  and share various behind-the-scenes stori

The Seoul Business Agency has unveiled the key programs of the global K-culture festival “2025 SEOULCon,” signaling its status as one of Seoul’s signature year-end cultural events. Now in its third year, SEOULCon is a participatory festival bringing together global influencers and citizens. Last year, it attracted 60,000 visitors and generated 320 million online impressions, underscoring its growing global reach. The event will take place from December 29 to January 1, 2026,

Recently, Jungkook was officially appointed as the global ambassador for Chanel's Beauty & Fragrance division. On the 16th, he graced the cover of ELLE Korea  January issue, showcasing a Chanel photoshoot that quickly went viral. However, alongside the announcement of his ambassadorship, an unexpected "sold-out frenzy" erupted. The limited edition of Bleu de Chanel , the fragrance Jungkook mentioned as his favorite on Disney Plus’s variety show Are You Sure? , sold out simult

TWICE will make history next April as the first foreign act to headline a solo concert at Japan’s National Stadium in Tokyo. The group’s agency announced on the 7th through its official Japanese SNS channels that TWICE has added new dates to their sixth world tour “THIS IS FOR,” confirming three solo shows at the National Stadium on April 25, 26, and 28 in 2026. The concerts will be staged in a massive 360-degree full-seating format, accommodating approximately 80,000 attende

Recently, various online communities and social media platforms have been buzzing with evidence related to the dating rumors between BTS’s Jungkook and aespa’s Winter. Netizens have pointed to several items as evidence to support the dating rumors, such as similar tattoos featuring three dog faces in the same spot, matching shorts, slippers, bracelets, in-ear monitors, and other accessories. Additionally, they highlighted that both Jungkook and Winter had their nails done on

A new trend is taking hold in the K-culture boom: concert tickets are becoming collectible goods. The digital photocard ticket, which merges a photocard-style design with NFC-based digital technology, is rapidly spreading across KPOP concerts, combining convenience, high collectible value, and anti-counterfeiting features into a new ticket culture. These tickets contain an encrypted NFC chip that allows entry with a simple tap. Since audience information is verified through a

Japanese girl group FRUITS ZIPPER has successfully completed the Seoul stop of their first-ever Asia tour, marking a meaningful milestone since their debut. On the 29th, the group held “FRUITS ZIPPER 1st ASIA TOUR 2025 ‘We are FRUITS ZIPPER’”  at Donghae Culture and Arts Center at Kwangwoon University, meeting Korean fans for the first time. “We are FRUITS ZIPPER” is the group’s first Asia tour since debut, with Seoul serving as the grand finale following performances in Taip

Jungwoo NCT memberikan hadiah spesial untuk para penggemar menjelang wajib militernya. Pada tanggal 28, Jungwoo akan merilis single pertamanya ‘SUGAR’ melalui berbagai platform musik. Dengan jadwal wajib militer pada 8 Desember, ini menjadi single solo pertamanya sejak debut, sehingga menarik perhatian besar. Foto teaser yang dirilis bersamaan langsung mencuri perhatian karena visual Jungwoo disebut mirip “ Saja Boys Baby” dari animasi Netflix populer K-pop Demon Hunters . V

The K-POP payment card launched by WOWPASS, a payment platform designed for foreign visitors, is gaining explosive popularity among global travelers coming to Korea. More than a simple payment tool, the card offers the joy of “carrying your favorite idol in your wallet,” adding emotional excitement to the travel experience. Orange Square, the operator of WOWPASS, stated that its K-POP card created in collaboration with JYP Entertainment is receiving strong responses from fore

Virtual idol group PLAVE captivated 18,500 fans at their “DASH: Quantum Leap” encore concert held at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome on the 21st, delivering cinematic stage transitions and highly immersive performances. In their debut year, PLAVE achieved one million first-week album sales and topped Japan’s Oricon chart, marking strong global success. Beginning in August, the group launched their first Asia tour across six cities including Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Jakarta, wit

The animated film “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle”, which is on the verge of becoming the highest-grossing release of the year, has announced its participation with an exclusive booth at AGF2025, drawing significant attention. AGF2025 will take place from December 5 to 7 at KINTEX in Ilsan, Goyang. It is Korea’s largest official comprehensive subculture festival, covering not only anime and games but also manga, webtoons, light novels, anisong, and virtual YouTubers. With exhi

Korean hamburger and chicken brand Mom’s Touch has launched a limited-edition collaboration set with the globally popular game “Goddess of Victory: NIKKE.” collaboration celebrates the game’s third anniversary and marks the first official partnership between the two brands. Inspired by the in-game battle cue “Encounter,” the campaign aims to offer a unique cross-online/offline dining experience while engaging directly with fans of the game franchise. The collaboration feature

Im Si-wan, the first artist under SM Entertainment’s new music label SMArt, is set to release his first-ever solo mini album. Titled The Reason , the album features five tracks of varying moods, including the title track of the same name, and will be released in full on December 5 at 6 p.m. KST across major streaming platforms. The project marks a significant milestone for Im Si-wan, who has built a wide-ranging career as an actor through numerous acclaimed works. This album

The Netflix animated feature KPop Demon Hunters  has unveiled the full lineup of official merchandise that will be available at its Seoul pop-up store. The pop-up will showcase a wide variety of items inspired by key characters from the film, including HUNTR/X  and Saja Boys . Highlighted products include Duppy & Seo plush dolls and keyrings, apparel and accessories, K-pop–style goods such as random photocards, photocard holders, and collect books, as well as CD keyrings feat

The highly anticipated G-STAR 2025  kicks off today and will run for three days at BEXCO in Busan. This year, G-STAR  is themed “Expand Your Horizons,” featuring 1,273 gaming companies from 44 countries and 3,269 exhibition spaces, making it the largest gaming exhibition in Korea. The event is welcoming gamers from around the world. Major gaming companies such as NCSoft, Netmarble, Krafton, Google Korea, Webzen, and Gravity are participating as main sponsors, unveiling their