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Nowz anniversary caps two years of success, experience on stage

The name change was just the beginning. Boy band Nowz’s rebrand has opened a whole new chapter of the group’s pouring success for its two-year anniversary.

2026-04-03

HYBE chief Bang tops richest K-culture shareholder list by wide margin, JYP second

HYBE Chair Bang Si-hyuk has emerged as the richest individual shareholder in Korea’s culture and content sector, with stock holdings far exceeding those of his industry peers.

2026-03-19

Girl group i-dle's Yuqi chosen as one of Chinese music giant's 'Women of the Year'

Singer Yuqi of girl group i-dle has been chosen as one of Chinese music giant Tencent Music's Women of the Year in Music 2026.

2026-03-08

i-dle announces North American tour on NBC's 'Today Show'

K-pop girl group i-dle has said it will return to North America in August for its biggest tour to date in the region, performing in 10 major cities across Canada, the United States and Mexico.

2026-03-05

Rookie boy band Nowz to release EP for Japan debut

Rookie boy band Nowz will release an EP for its Japan debut on March 4, led by a lead track featuring rapper YRD Leo and Japanese versions of its previous songs, Cube Entertainment said Thursday.

2026-01-29

Girl group i-dle goes as minimalist as possible for upcoming single 'Mono'

For its new single “Mono,” girl group i-dle has boiled down the song to what matters most: “the essence of being i-dle.”

2026-01-27

i-dle to release new single 'Mono' on Jan. 27 ahead of world tour

Girl group i-dle will release its new digital single "Mono" on Jan. 27 as the first of its projects for the new year.

2026-01-20

i-dle media exhibition 'City of Sense' to open in Shenzhen on Jan. 22

A media exhibition on girl group i-dle will open later this month in Shenzhen, China, marking its first overseas stop after Seoul before moving on to Taiwan, the group’s agency said on Tuesday.

2026-01-13

Girl group i-dle to embark on 'Syncopation' world tour next year

Girl group i-dle will hold its "Syncopation" world tour next year, starting with two concerts in Seoul in February. The quintet will kick off the tour with concerts at southern Seoul's KSPO Dome on Feb. 21 and 22.

2025-12-04

Rookie boy band NOWZ aims to score home run with new single 'Play Ball'

It ain’t over until it’s over — in baseball and in K-pop — says rookie boy band NOWZ. And that’s why the quintet keeps pushing forward, dreaming of its own grand home run one day.

2025-11-26