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K-pop's four main agencies in talks to create Korean version of Coachella

K-pop’s four major agencies are in the process of establishing a joint venture aimed at launching a large-scale concert project comparable to Coachella, tentatively dubbed “Fanomenon.”

2026-04-16

Girl group NMIXX to return with fifth EP 'Heavy Serenade' in May

Girl group NMIXX will return with its fifth EP, “Heavy Serenade,” on May 11, the sextet’s agency JYP Entertainment said Tuesday.

2026-04-14

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

NEXZ to release new album 'Mmchk' on April 27

Boy band NEXZ will release its new album, titled "Mmchk," on April 27, the band's agency JYP Entertainment announced Tuesday.

2026-04-07

Boy band KickFlip translates viral flirty persona into sound with latest EP 'My First Kick'

KickFlip gained online traction due to Kyehoon’s smooth, shamelessly flirty messages on DearU. This time, that flirty persona has expanded into the group’s musical narrative, shaping its latest EP, “My First Kick.”

2026-04-06

JYP Entertainment opens submissions for boy band audition program

JYP Entertainment is looking for young talents who will become the next Stray Kids or KickFlip.

2026-03-27

'Twice' the injuries: Chaeyoung joins Dahyun on hiatus from girl group after back problems

Twice member Chaeyoung is going on hiatus from the girl group's world tour due to a back injury, agency JYP Entertainment said on Thursday. This comes just a day after member Dahyun announced she would go on hiatus due to an ankle fracture.

2026-03-26

Stray Kids marks debut anniversary with new digital single

Boy band Stray Kids will release a new digital single, titled "Star, Light (Stay)," to mark the eighth anniversary of its debut on Wednesday.

2026-03-25

Yuna launches solo career as ITZY's 'That's a No No' performance goes viral

It may be the most well-timed solo debut for ITZY’s Yuna. The youngest member of the girl group is launching her solo career just as the quintet is receiving renewed attention after its recent performance of “That’s a No No” went viral online.

2026-03-23

Wonpil of DAY6 announces solo concerts in May

Singer Wonpil of rock band DAY6 will hold solo concerts at the Jamsil Indoor Arena on May 1, 2 and 3, his agency JYP Entertainment said Friday.

2026-03-20