A2O SOUL drops ‘Dancing in the Dark’ teaser ahead of debut EP release
The debut EP will feature five songs
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NewJeans’ teenage contracts come under fire after NYT investigation
HYBE rejected suggestions that the contracts failed to protect the members
Stray Kids’ Lee Know joins South Korean military next year
The announcement comes just before Stray Kids' three Tokyo Dome concerts
Stray Kids get third platinum certification in Japan for S-Class
The news comes just before Stray Kids return to Tokyo Dome for three concerts
Blackpink’s Jisoo and Twice’s Nayeon reunite on Korean variety show
The singers, both born in 1995, have known each other since their trainee days
ENHYPEN’s Jay stalked for months, his agency complains
According to the agency, the harassment began in June 2026
BTS become first pop group to gross $500mn from a world tour
The group's commercial success has also contributed to record financial results for HYBE
Blackpink becomes first girl group to earn Okgwan Order
Since debuting in 2016, Blackpink has established several milestones in international music
Stray Kids’ agency JYP denies takeover claims by Japanese investors
The announcement caused JYP's shares to jump approximately 14%
Seventeen’s Seungkwan and Dino enlist as group enters military hiatus
Their enlistment makes them the final two members of the 13-member group
ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Geonwoo sues agency as group continues without him
Geonwoo had expressed a desire to resume group activities
BTS, Twice and major K-pop labels skip Grammys’ new Asian Pop award
BTS was the first major group to publicly challenge the award in July
TWICE’s Jihyo leaves JYP after 21 years, launches own agency
Jihyo stressed that leaving JYP does not mean leaving TWICE
BTS become first group to reach 10bn Spotify streams in 2026
The streaming record comes as BTS continues its Arirang world tour
Lee Soo-man’s new k-pop groups A2O LITE and A2O SOUL stir debate
A2O LITE's debut single, "NEON," reached No. 1 on Melon's Top 100 chart on 14 October
BTS’ Jimin turns 31 as fans transform cities into birthday celebrations
Celebrations have also reached Central Asia
K-pop architect Lee Soo-man launches two groups
Lee's domestic comeback marks his first local project since selling his stake in SM
BTS leader RM pleads with fans to stop amassing around tour hotels
RM explicitly asked fans to refrain from waiting outside hotels across all future tour stops
Over half a million fans queue for BTS tickets ahead of debut Peru concerts
The sudden influx of concertgoers has caught the attention of the national tourism sector
Stray Kids’ Bang Chan donates over $200,000 to three charities on birthday
Prior to his birthday donations, he distributed 200mn won ($148,812) in September
Grammy voters Stray Kids decline to submit music for 2027 awards
Their new status grants them full voting rights for the upcoming nominees and winners
BTS and LISA sweep major categories at 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
BTS edged out industry peers
BTS Arirang tour: Where to buy tickets when they sell out in Asia
TXT’s Yeonjun donates 100mn won on birthday, joins Honor Society
The donation will support elderly people in Seongnam