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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SM Entertainment's rookie girl group Hearts2Hearts scored two major wins at the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards on November 15, securing both the IS Rising Star trophy and an individual honor for Indonesian member Carmen.
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Former BIGBANG rapper T.O.P announced his first solo album in 13 years on January 1, 2026, titled "TOP SPOT - ANOTHER DIMENSION," marking his return to music after leaving the group in 2023 following a marijuana conviction. The comeback coincides with BIGBANG's 20th anniversary, though T.O.P has ruled out rejoining the group and hasn't contacted his former bandmates since his departure.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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