This Week in K-Pop
This Week in K-Pop — Aug 21
August 21, 2026
SF9 Returns for 10th Anniversary With Full-Length TENACITY AlbumSF9 celebrates 10 years with their full-length album TENACITY, a three-part visual trilogy, and a two-day concert series in Seoul.HelloKPop
SF9 Confirms 10th Anniversary Comeback With Second Full Album TENACITYSF9 returns with their second full album TENACITY on August 26, 2026, celebrating a decade together with concerts and pop-ups.HelloKPop
Colde Returns With 8-Track Fifth EP ICY BABYColde prepares to release his 8-track fifth EP 'ICY BABY' featuring lead international track 'PULL UP'.KPop Post
BLACKPINK Jennie Viral Malfunction Video Exposed as AI DeepfakeA widely circulated video depicting BLACKPINK Jennie suffering a wardrobe malfunction was confirmed as an AI-generated deepfake.KBIZoom
BTS and Oreo Launch New Limited-Edition Purple Cookie CollaborationOreo has rolled out limited-edition BTS cookies featuring purple wafers and 13 unique embossments inspired by Korean street food.Other
TXT Releases Japanese Single Setsuna Hanabi During KCON LATXT dropped their new Japanese single Setsuna Hanabi while headlining day three of KCON LA, earning a B- review score.Other
(G)I-DLE Leader Soyeon Confirms Solo Return After 5 Years(G)I-DLE leader Soyeon returns with a new solo album in early September, ending a five-year hiatus since 'Windy'.Korea Herald
ATEEZ, BTS, Stray Kids Sweep Billboard World Albums ChartK-pop acts ATEEZ, BTS, and Stray Kids secured top positions on Billboard's World Albums chart for the week ending August 15.Soompi
SEVENTEEN Member Vernon Discusses K-Pop Evolution in 1 New InterviewVernon of SEVENTEEN shared his perspective on modern K-pop production while detailing his new release Singasong with The 8.Other
Stray Kids Score Historic Ninth Number One Album on Billboard 200Stray Kids achieve their ninth consecutive Billboard 200 number one with THIS & THAT, tying The Rolling Stones.Other
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