Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Boy band Seventeen to hold four meet and greets in Japan in May

Boy band Seventeen will return to Japan next month for four meet and greet events, the group’s agency Pledis Entertainment announced on Tuesday.

2026-04-14

BTS's 'Swim' sinks to No. 5 on Billboard singles chart

"Swim," the lead track from boy band BTS's fifth studio album, "Arirang," has landed at No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard's main singles chart.

2026-04-14

Girl group KiiiKiii to host first fan concert in May

Girl group KiiiKiii is scheduled to host its first fan concert on May 16 and 17, according to its agency Starship Agency on Monday.

2026-04-13

Big Bang, SHINee's Taemin, Katseye perform at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival — in pictures

K-pop acts Big Bang, Taemin of the boy band SHINee and multinational girl group Katseye performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California during its first weekend run from Friday to Sunday.

2026-04-13

Treasure to hold Seoul concerts in June ahead of Japan tour, ticket sales start April 27

Boy band Treasure is set to hold concerts in Seoul in June, according to its agency YG Entertainment Monday. The concerts will take place on June 19, 20 and 21 at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seongbuk District, central Seoul.

2026-04-13

Actor Ji Ye-eun, choreographer Vata confirm romantic relationship

Actor Ji Ye-eun and choreographer Vata are in a romantic relationship, the artists' agencies confirmed on Monday.

2026-04-13

Girl group i-dle to release new album, play Lollapalooza in July

Girl group i-dle will release a new album and perform at Lollapalooza in Chicago in July, its agency Cube Entertainment said Monday.

2026-04-13

Boy band Cravity to release new EP on April 29

Boy band Cravity is set to release its eighth EP, "ReDeFINE," on April 29, according to its agency Starship Entertainment Monday.

2026-04-13

Girl group Twice's schedule under scrutiny after Momo reveals she extracted a tooth midtour

Girl group Twice’s “This is for” world tour schedule is under scrutiny from fans after member Momo revealed on Saturday that she had her tooth extracted during the North American leg of the tour.

2026-04-13

Taeyong to release single 'Rock Solid' featuring Anderson .Paak

Taeyong of boy band NCT is set to release the single “Rock Solid" on Friday, ahead of his upcoming full-length album in May, his agency SM Entertainment said Monday.

2026-04-13