BTS become first group to reach 10bn Spotify streams in 2026
The streaming record comes as BTS continues its Arirang world tour
K-pop
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
Blackpink superstar Lisa sparks fan frenzy at TIFF documentary premiere
The documentary aims to showcase an authentic side of the musician
Brazilian Aespa fans demand VIP concert ticket refunds
The Brazilian performance drew a massive crowd of approximately 21,600 people
Seventeen’s Hoshi suffers complete ACL tear during military service
Hoshi stated he will undergo surgery and subsequently dedicate his time to recovery
Mamamoo cancels Jakarta concert after Indonesia volcano eruption
The Jakarta date was part of Mamamoo’s 2026 “4WARD” world tour
Stray Kids drop “November 11th” single for Pepero Day
The manufacturer plans to feature the song in upcoming international promotional material
BTS to broadcast Arirang tour live from Argentina and Brazil
Several companies have already launched online pages for the theatrical run
Ex-BIGBANG member and former convict Seungri faces assault inquiry
The case comes three years after Seungri was released from prison
Blackpink star Lisa exposes hidden romance rules in new film
"I finally get to live my life," she remarks in the film
Mexican president teases mystery K-pop act for South Korean visit
Sheinbaum declined to name the specific band
Former NewJeans star Danielle launches new YouTube channel
Danielle was one of the five original NewJeans members
Stray Kids’ Felix drops “Slow It Down” During Run It world tour
The drop continues a trend of Stray Kids members showcasing their individual musicality
Disney+ developing a new G-Dragon documentary for 2027 premiere
Production staff reportedly began contacting individuals close to the singer in July
Stray Kids’ Lee Know donates 100mn won to Nepal flood relief
The donation comes as Nepal continues to deal with the aftermath of severe flooding