Global K-pop sensation BTS has confirmed their return with a 14-track studio album dropping March 20, 2026, at midnight ET (1 p.m. KST). The announcement, shared via Weverse on January 4, sent shockwaves through the music industry and briefly crashed the platform due to overwhelming fan traffic.
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BTS shocked fans worldwide when their official Instagram account went completely blank on January 1, just hours after announcing their March 20 comeback. The bold move has ARMY speculating about what's coming next.
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RIIZE became the only K-pop group at Samsung's CES 2026 "The First Look" event in Las Vegas on January 4, where their hit songs "Boom Boom Bass" and "Fly Up" were featured during AI product demonstrations and throughout Samsung's 4,600-square-foot exhibition space. As Samsung's global brand ambassadors since May 2025, the six-member SM Entertainment group is bridging K-pop culture and technology innovation for international audiences.
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Teen Top's Changjo publicly confirmed his relationship with rapper-turned-beauty entrepreneur Kasper on January 5, 2025, marking his first dating announcement in his 16-year career. The 29-year-old idol credited his partner with providing emotional support that helps him focus on music and performances.
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Ahn Sung-ki, South Korea's beloved "Nation's Actor" and cinema legend, died January 5, 2026, at age 74 after battling blood cancer, leaving behind a record-breaking six-decade career with five Grand Bell Awards and approximately 140 films. The Korean entertainment industry mourns the loss of the iconic actor, who collapsed from a choking incident on December 30 and never regained consciousness, with a Film Industry Funeral scheduled for January 9 featuring pallbearers Lee Jung-jae, Jung Woo-sung, and Lee Byung-hun.
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Former Wanna One member Ha Sungwoon releases his new digital single "Tell The World" on January 5, 2026, marking his first solo comeback in 18 months since the July 2024 mini-album "Blessed." Big Planet Made Entertainment dropped dramatic teaser photos on January 2, showcasing an edgy new concept ahead of the 6 PM KST release on major streaming platforms.
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BTS confirms March 20, 2026 comeback with their first album in nearly four years following military service, while EXO released "REVERXE" on January 19 and Wanna One announced a 2026 reality show reunion. The convergence of these three major third-generation K-pop acts marks an unprecedented year for the genre with highly anticipated releases and reunions.
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Netflix's three-part documentary 'Save The Game' chronicles South Korea's transformation from having no gaming industry in the 1980s to becoming a global esports powerhouse, featuring interviews with first-generation developers, industry pioneers, and professional gamers. Directed by Park Yoonjin and supported by Nexon Foundation, the series premiered December 29 after selling out screenings at the 2024 Busan International Film Festival.
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Former LOONA member CHUU revealed a dramatic blonde hair and glasses transformation in new teasers for her first full album "XO, My Cyberlove," set to release January 7, 2026. The album explores digital-age love through nine tracks, with concept teasers featuring AI-human dialogue about emotional connection in virtual spaces.
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RIIZE opens 2026 with ambitious goals following standout year-end performances at the Melon Music Awards, as the SM Entertainment group prepares for their historic Tokyo Dome debut in February and world tour finale in Seoul this March. The six members shared their reflections on 2025's breakthrough year and revealed excitement for upcoming milestones including their Japanese single "All of You" and record-breaking concert schedule.
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