Jan 02, 2026 PM EST - Hannah
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.
Jan 02, 2026 PM EST - Hannah
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.
Jan 02, 2026 PM EST - Hannah
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.
Jan 01, 2026 PM EST - Hannah
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.
Jan 01, 2026 PM EST - Hannah
EXO's Baekhyun launches three sold-out encore concerts at Seoul's KSPO Dome (January 2-4, 2026), concluding his 37-show "Reverie" world tour that began in June 2025. The final January 4 show streams live on Muniverse, following the tour's success across 28 cities worldwide.
Jan 01, 2026 PM EST - Hannah
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.
Jan 01, 2026 PM EST - Hannah
Rookie K-pop girl group KIIRAS made history as the first K-pop act to headline Malaysia's Sunway Velocity New Year's Eve Countdown on December 31, performing for 3,000 fans in Kuala Lumpur. The milestone performance featured leader Lingling, Malaysia's first female K-pop idol, marking a significant achievement just seven months after the group's May 2025 debut.
Jan 01, 2026 PM EST - Hannah
BTS V becomes the first international artist honored at France's Palace of Versailles after fans adopted a permanent stone bench in the Trianon gardens for his 30th birthday through the palace's official heritage program.
Jan 01, 2026 PM EST - Hannah
BTS deleted all posts from their official Instagram account on January 1, 2026, hours after confirming their March 20 comeback—their first full-group album in nearly four years. The surprise social media wipe, combined with handwritten letters sent to fans revealing the date, has intensified anticipation for the group's return following military service.
Dec 30, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
Korean hip-hop producer ZICO won Best Producer at the 2025 Melon Music Awards for his work on JENNIE's chart-topping "Like JENNIE" and guiding BOYNEXTDOOR to triple million-seller status with three consecutive albums exceeding one million sales. The KOZ Entertainment founder expanded his influence through Japanese collaborations including "DUET" with YOASOBI's Lilas and will appear as a producer on Show Me the Money 12 premiering January 2026.
Dec 30, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
SM Entertainment's rookie girl group Hearts2Hearts won the IS Rising Star award at the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards on November 15, while Indonesian member Carmen made history as the first SM Indonesian idol to receive an individual award with her Trend of the Year (Rookie) trophy. The group, which debuted in February 2025 with record-breaking album sales of 408,880 copies in the first week, will launch their first North American showcase tour in March 2026 following sold-out fan meetings in Seoul.
Dec 30, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
BLACKPINK's Jennie opens her first photo exhibition "J2NNI5" in Seoul from January 16-29, 2025, featuring unreleased photos from when she was 25 captured by renowned Korean photographers, with all ticket proceeds donated to charity.
Dec 30, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
aespa's Winter sparked renewed dating rumors with BTS's Jungkook after saying "Hey, are you watching?" during a January 2025 cooking video with "Culinary Class Wars" winner Napoli Matfia, prompting SM Entertainment to pursue legal action against malicious online content targeting the K-pop idol following months of speculation about matching tattoos and couple items.
Dec 29, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
Yoo Jae-suk won his record 21st career Daesang at the 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards on December 29, marking his ninth MBC Grand Prize amid a scandal-plagued year that saw Park Na-rae, SHINee's Key, and Lee Yi-kyung exit major variety shows. The veteran host's acceptance speech drew praise for thanking former cast member Lee Yi-kyung despite recent tensions, while "The Wonder Coach" starring Kim Yeon-koung dominated with six awards including Program of the Year.
Dec 29, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
Show Me The Money 12 returns January 15, 2026 on Mnet and TVING after a three-year hiatus, featuring star producers ZICO, Jay Park, GRAY, and Crush in Korea's first hip-hop survival show co-produced with a streaming platform. The season has already generated over 22 million pre-premiere views across social media, signaling massive anticipation for the legendary competition's comeback.
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