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Art Director Park Si-young Criticizes HYBE's Handling of NewJeans Dispute
Art director Park Si-young criticized both a NewJeans comeback teaser and HYBE's handling of its continuing dispute with the members.
BTS's World Cup Jerseys Hide a Significant Numerical Easter Egg
BTS’s World Cup jersey collaboration included a subtle numerical code referencing their debut date, sparking significant fan buzz.
SEVENTEEN Records Fastest Music Video to 300 Million Views
SEVENTEEN’s “Super” achieved the milestone of 300 million YouTube views, solidifying their position as a top K-Pop act.
tripleS Announces 10-City ANDLESS World Tour Dates in 2026
tripleS's ANDLESS world tour will span 10 cities, beginning in Seoul on October 10 and 11, 2026, following a successful debut.
NewJeans Announces Return as Four-Member Group with Summer Films
NewJeans is returning as a four-member group, confirmed by the release of “2026 Summer of NewJeans” films and photos on July 22.
TXT's Yeonjun Records Double Crown on Circle Weekly Charts with New Album
Yeonjun's 'NO LABELS: PART 02' earned a double crown on Circle Weekly charts, demonstrating considerable commercial success.
SHINee's Taemin Records Mysterious Teaser, Signals Fall Album Release
Taemin, of SHINee, unveiled a cryptic teaser video on July 23, confirming a return with a new album this fall.
BTS' Jin's Favorite K-Beauty Brand, Laneige, Launches Custom Lip Mask
Laneige, the K-beauty brand favored by BTS’ Jin, is now offering customers the ability to design personalized lip masks.
2PM’s Lee Junho Confirms Lead Role in New Rom-Com Drama
Lee Junho and Hong Hwa Yeon will star in the upcoming tvN romantic comedy drama, “Embassy for Foreign Monsters in Korea,” confirmed on July 23, 2026.
NewJeans Teases Return, Director Responds Amidst Fan Excitement
NewJeans fueled comeback rumors this week after releasing teaser photos that prompted a response from music video director Shin Hee Won.
TXT's Promotion Style Imitated by Thai Singer, Sparking Online Debate
A Thai singer recently mirrored TXT’s promotional photography style, triggering a debate about artistic imitation and quality among K-netizens.
Yujin Returns with ELSE Entertainment, Releases New Photos
Choi Yujin, previously of Kep1er and CLC, officially released new profile photos on July 21 under her new agency, ELSE Entertainment, after signing an exclusive contract earlier this month.
NewJeans' Recent Group Appearance Draws Fan Concern
NewJeans' latest group appearance in a TikTok video, following anniversary photos, sparked fan concern and emotional reactions due to perceived changes in member behavior.
Super Junior's Leeteuk, Heechul Confirm Dynamic on TEO
Super Junior's Leeteuk and Heechul, members of the 83z unit, openly admitted on the TEO YouTube channel that they do not always get along.
ILLIT Wonhee Stars in New Coupang Play Reality Series
ILLIT's Wonhee stars in the new Coupang Play reality series 'Wonhee is Twenty,' where she navigates experiences at age twenty with guidance from mentors like (G)I-DLE's Miyeon.
aespa Seeks Major UK Artist Collaboration, Elevating Global Strategy
K-Pop group aespa recently stated their ambition to collaborate with a major UK artist, reflecting their continued global expansion and genre-blending creative direction.
fromis_9 Alumna Jang Gyuri Stars in tvN's 'Four Hands' Drama
Jang Gyuri, a former member of fromis_9, will portray a musically gifted character in tvN's upcoming drama 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas,' as revealed by recent character stills.
ATEEZ Agency Confirms Legal Action on Malicious Posts
KQ Entertainment released an official notice on July 21, confirming continuous legal action to protect ATEEZ from malicious online content including defamation and harassment.
NewJeans Praised by SM Entertainment Idol Carmen
SM Entertainment's Hearts2Hearts member Carmen garnered significant attention recently by openly expressing her deep admiration for NewJeans during a fan call while promoting her group's latest mini album.
SEVENTEEN's Woozi Shows Major Visual Shift After Military Enlistment
SEVENTEEN's Woozi has undergone a dramatic physical transformation during his mandatory military service, surprising fans with his new look.
aespa's 'LEMONADE' Holds Steady at No. 2 on K-Pop Chart
aespa's single 'LEMONADE' maintained its impressive No. 2 ranking on the Soompi K-Pop Music Chart for the week of July 2026, Week 3, solidifying its chart performance.
TVXQ's U-Know Yunho Recalls Difficult Trainee Past on MBC Show
TVXQ's U-Know Yunho disclosed on MBC's The Manager that he experienced homelessness during his trainee days, showcasing his journey from adversity to a successful career.
Jennie's Less Than A Lover Co-Star Revives EXO Kai Comparisons
Fans linked model Nah Kai, who appears in Jennie's Less Than A Lover promotion, to EXO's Kai because of his name and perceived resemblance.
PENTAGON Confirms Reunion for 10-Year Anniversary Activities
PENTAGON will reunite for the first time in three years to celebrate their 10-year anniversary with full-scale activities, according to their agency NAKED.
ILLIT, RIIZE, ATEEZ Join 2026 K-World Dream Awards Lineup
The 2026 K-World Dream Awards announced its performer lineup, including ATEEZ, P1Harmony, RIIZE, and ILLIT, for its 10th anniversary event.
BLACKPINK's Jennie Confirms Solo Single 'Less than a Lover' Release on July 24
BLACKPINK's Jennie will release her new solo single 'Less than a Lover' on July 24 at 1 PM KST, marking her direct involvement in its direction, writing, and music creation, signaling a significant artistic evolution.
tripleS Member Xinyu Halts Activities For One Month
tripleS member Xinyu is taking a one-month hiatus from all group activities starting July 20 to focus on her health and recovery, as announced by MODHAUS on July 19.
BTS Performs at FIFA World Cup Final Amidst Clout Accusations
BTS performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 between Argentina and Spain, while simultaneously facing backlash for being 'used for clout' by the Argentina football team.
ATEEZ's 'GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5' Tops Billboard World Albums Chart for Second Week
ATEEZ's 'GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5' secured its second consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard World Albums chart for the period ending July 18.
BTS Performs 'Dynamite' at 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show
BTS performed 'Dynamite' during the first FIFA World Cup final halftime show on July 19, joining Madonna, Justin Bieber and Shakira.