BLACKPINK dropped the news fans have been waiting for-their third mini album "Deadline" hits streaming platforms February 27, 2026, at 1 p.m. KST (midnight EST).
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BIGBANG leader G-Dragon will meet fans at his first solo fan meeting in his 20-year career. The K-pop icon announced ticket information on January 13 for the three-day Seoul event scheduled this February.
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NCT's Doyoung completed basic military training on January 14, 2025, roughly five weeks after enlisting with Jungwoo, sharing uniform photos as he transitions to active-duty service through mid-2027.
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Former Wanna One center Kang Daniel will enlist in the Korean military on February 9, 2026, just weeks after the group announced their 2026 reunion reality show where he'll only appear briefly in opening segments. The 29-year-old soloist recently released his self-produced English album "PULSEPHASE" and held his final fan concert before beginning approximately 18 months of mandatory service.
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ALLDAY PROJECT's Annie, a Shinsegae chaebol heiress, is temporarily pausing K-pop activities to complete her final semester at Columbia University, graduating in May 2026 with an Art History and Visual Arts degree. The 24-year-old idol will balance select overseas schedules while attending classes in New York from January 20 through May 15, with the group continuing as a four-member unit during her absence.
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ENHYPEN partners with the Korean Red Cross to promote blood donation campaigns in South Korea, leveraging their vampire-themed music concept for humanitarian impact as they prepare to release their seventh mini album "THE SIN: VANISH" on January 16, 2026.
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Jin's "Don't Say You Love Me" hit 764M Spotify streams while Echo surpassed 1B total, making him the first Asian artist to top Spotify's Global Chart in 2025 and generating record-breaking tour revenue.
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ALPHA DRIVE ONE, the most fan-voted Mnet group in history with 26.6 million votes from Boys II Planet, officially debuted on January 12, 2026, with mini-album "EUPHORIA" and title track "FREAK ALARM." The eight-member group held their debut showcase in Seoul despite member Arno's injury, following pre-debut performances at the 2025 MAMA Awards and Melon Music Awards.
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K-pop legend BoA has officially parted ways with SM Entertainment after 25 years, ending their exclusive contract on December 31, 2025, as announced January 12. The 38-year-old "Star of Asia," who debuted at 13 and became the first Korean artist to top Japan's Oricon chart, stated she leaves "without regrets" after releasing her 11th album "Crazier" in 2025.
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Dreamcatcher's Siyeon debuts with co-ed rock band ChRocktikal on January 15, 2026, releasing their full-length album "We Break, You Awake" featuring title track "Peace" and 11 additional songs. The four-member band includes session guitarist Lee Won Seok, former IZ bassist Lee Jun Young, and drummer Je Gwan Woo, with both Siyeon and Won Seok serving as producers on all tracks.
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