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Jun 03, 2026 AM EDT - Hannah

RIIZE Returns June 15 With II. The Comeback Trailer Already Has a Theory.

RIIZE returns with their second mini album II on June 15, 2026, led by title track "dyd" — the group's first EP release since their 2024 debut RIIZING, following the completion of their 420,000-fan RIIZING LOUD world tour in March.

Jun 03, 2026 AM EDT - Hannah

ATEEZ Is on Their Fifth Golden Hour. The Series Has Been Their Best Work.

ATEEZ's GOLDEN HOUR: Part.5 drops June 26, 2026, with "BAD" as the pre-release title track — the fifth chapter of a series that has produced four consecutive Billboard 200 top-five entries since May 2024 and over 1.54 million first-week sales on Part.4.

Jun 03, 2026 AM EDT - Hannah

TWICE London O2 Concert 2026: THIS IS FOR World Tour Reaches Final Nights

TWICE's THIS IS FOR World Tour arrives at London's O2 for two nights, closing the European leg of an 80-show run that has set new records for K-pop girl group touring. A precisely engineered arena show with a structural soft spot in Act III and a finale that earns every second

Jun 02, 2026 PM EDT - Hannah

BTS ARIRANG Vinyl Release Adds Two Bonus Tracks for FESTA 2026

BTS will release a limited-edition picture disc vinyl of ARIRANG on June 12, 2026 — one day before their 13th debut anniversary — featuring the full 14-track album plus two exclusive bonus tracks: "Voice Message: Love Song" and "NORMAL (Korean Ver.)." Pre-orders are open now.

Jun 02, 2026 PM EDT - Hannah

TWICE Seoul Concert 2026 Tickets: Presale, Dates and KSPO Dome Details

TWICE's THIS IS FOR World Tour finale runs July 10–12 at KSPO Dome in Seoul. ONCE fanclub presale opens June 9 at 8 PM KST; general tickets on sale June 11 at 8 PM KST. Official tickets at world.nol.com — 154,000 won per seat.

Jun 02, 2026 PM EDT - Hannah

TWICE THIS IS FOR Tour Seoul Finale Set for July 10-12 at KSPO Dome

TWICE has announced a three-night THIS IS FOR World Tour finale at Seoul's KSPO Dome on July 10–12, 2026. ONCE presale opens June 9, general sale June 11 — capping a record-setting 81-show run that drew 550,000 fans in North America and broke ground at Tokyo National Stadium.

Jun 02, 2026 PM EDT - Hannah

Psy Has Been Referred to Prosecutors. The Charge Is a Prescription Drug Pickup.

Psy, the South Korean artist behind "Gangnam Style," has been referred to prosecutors alongside five others on suspicion of violating South Korea's Medical Service Act — accused of obtaining prescriptions for Xanax and Stilnox through remote consultations and having third parties collect the medication between 2022 and 2024.

Jun 01, 2026 PM EDT - Hannah

SHINee Atmos — Seventeen Years In, and They Still Know Exactly What They're Doing

SHINee's sixth mini album Atmos, released June 1, 2026, marks Key's return after a six-month hiatus and delivers the group's signature sophisticated sound — anchored by standout tracks "Atmos" and "HOURS" — though the back half doesn't match the EP's best moments

Jun 01, 2026 PM EDT - Hannah

BTS FESTA 2026 Schedule Includes Run BTS! 2.0, ‘Come Over’ and Busan Concerts

BTS has revealed the full 2026 BTS FESTA schedule for their 13th anniversary, running June 4–13 and culminating in two sold-out Busan concerts. Highlights include the return of Run BTS! 2.0, the official release of "Come Over," and a limited edition Arirang vinyl drop.

Jun 01, 2026 PM EDT - Hannah

CORTIS Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Less Than Nine Months After Debut

K-pop boy group CORTIS has been named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list in the Entertainment and Sports category — less than nine months after their debut, making them the youngest Korean act and only K-pop boy group on this year's roster.

Jun 01, 2026 PM EDT - Hannah

MEOVV BITE NOW — The Identity Is There. Now They Have to Prove It Holds.

MEOVV's second EP BITE NOW, released June 1, 2026, builds convincingly on the group's predator-cat identity with standout tracks "DDI RO RI" — built around a Bach interpolation — and "Revenge," though "Favorite Song" disrupts the EP's otherwise focused sonic argument.

May 29, 2026 PM EDT - Hannah

aespa LEMONADE — The Formula That Made Them Still Works. Mostly.

aespa's second full-length album LEMONADE, released May 29, 2026, delivers the group's signature metallic K-pop sound with standout tracks like "WDA," "Shakin'," and "Switchblade," but stumbles in the back half where the formula goes through the motions.

May 29, 2026 PM EDT - Hannah

&TEAM Just Entered the Billboard 200. Their Album Is in Japanese.

&TEAM's Japanese EP We on Fire debuted at No. 52 on the Billboard 200 (dated May 30), marking the HYBE Japan group's first-ever entry on America's main album chart and a milestone for the label's multi-home global strategy.

May 29, 2026 PM EDT - Hannah

Tencent Just Bought Into the Studio Behind K-Pop's Biggest Hit. That Should Be a Harder Conversation.

Tencent Music's co-lead investment in The Black Label — the studio behind KPop Demon Hunters — is the latest in a systematic series of Chinese capital moves into K-pop's major labels. The deal raises unresolved questions about CCP-linked influence over an industry with significant soft power implications.

May 29, 2026 PM EDT - Hannah

BTS Is Playing Busan in Two Weeks. Hotels Are Gouging. Here's What Fans Can Do.

BTS's ARIRANG World Tour plays Busan Asiad Main Stadium on June 12–13, 2026. Tickets remain available on NOL (world.nol.com); the June 13 show streams live globally via btsliveviewing.com. Hotel prices are surging — here's what to know about the city's fair lodging options.