Enhypen will be appearing on MBC's "Show! MusicCore" for the first time since 2019, signaling the resolution of a long-standing dispute between HYBE and MBC. This development highlights a changing power dynamic between K-pop and TV stations.

HYBE-MBC tensions have thawed, but what happens now?

A concert film starring BTS member Jin is set to premiere in theaters on Dec. 31, agency BigHit Music said Friday. Titled “#RunSeokjin_EP.Tour The Movie,” the film captures live footage from Jin’s concerts in Goyang, Gyeonggi.

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BTS member Jin's concert film to premiere on Dec. 31

A Japanese woman attempted to break into BTS member Jungkook’s home earlier this month, police confirmed Wednesday.

Japanese woman attempts to enter BTS member Jungkook's home

A Japanese woman has been indicted on charges of molesting BTS member Jin after giving him an unsolicited kiss on the cheek.

Japanese woman indicted on charges of molesting BTS member Jin 

From K-shamanism and a beloved webtoon-turned-romance fantasy to a sweeping period drama and action-packed series, Disney+ is charging full speed ahead with a strong Korean title lineup.

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Disney+ turns to shamans, a webtoon and action with a tantalizing Korean lineup in store for next year

"Suneung, fighting!" — Stars cheered on Korea's students taking the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) — also known as suneung — college entrance exam on Thursday. BTS members RM and V each left short but sincere messages.

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'Fighting!': BTS's RM, V, aespa's Karina, other K-pop acts wish students luck for CSAT

K-pop has just leaped over the Grammy's notoriously high barrier for the genre: Blackpink's Rosé scored three nominations, Netflix's animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” landed five and girl group Katseye, though not strictly a K-pop act, earned two.

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From Rosé to Katseye, the 2026 Grammy nominations mark a K-pop breakthrough — or maybe an evolution

Blackpink’s Rosé and Netflix’s smash hit “KPop Demon Hunters” both earned nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, according to the Recording Academy’s announcement livestreamed on Saturday, alongside HYBE's global girl group Katseye.

Blackpink's Rosé, 'KPop Demon Hunters' and Katseye earn Grammy nominations

Disney+ will release the second season of BTS singers Jungkook and Jimin's entertainment show "Are You Sure?!" (2024) starting Dec. 3. Teaser images for the new season were released on Wednesday morning.

Disney+ to release 'Are You Sure?!' season two on Dec. 3

K-pop boy band BTS member Jungkook was recently spotted dining alone at a well-known barbecue restaurant in Seoul without his manager in sight.

BTS member Jungkook spotted dining alone at barbecue restaurant in Itaewon

RM, leader of the boy band BTS, spoke about the success behind K-pop at the APEC CEO Summit, attributing the genre's rise to “respecting diversity and embracing world cultures.”

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BTS's RM urges APEC leaders to support creators, cites 'borderless solidarity' as key to band's breakthrough

BTS is reportedly kicking off a new world tour next year, according to a Bloomberg report on Monday.

BTS to hold 65 shows, over 30 in North America, for 2026 tour: Bloomberg

What began as a high-profile charity gala meant to “raise awareness about breast cancer” has quickly spiraled into one of the most talked about controversies online.

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