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Ahn Hyo-seop teams up with Khalid for debut single 'Something Special'
SEOUL, May 29 (AJP) - South Korean actor Ahn Hyo-seop has released his debut solo single "Something Special," a collaboration with Grammy-nominated American R&B artist Khalid. The single was released through FANDOM on major streaming platforms on Friday, with Musicow planning to unveil an official music video in June. Musicow is a music equity platform that lets fans co-own royalty revenue from their favorite artists' songs, and FANDOM is its debut project &md
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Nike teams up with BTS for customization, tour merchandise collection SEOUL, May 29 (AJP) - Nike has partnered with K-pop legend BTS to launch a Nike By You customization experience and tour merchandise tied to the group's BTS WORLD TOUR "ARIRANG," Nike said Friday. The project combines customized Nike products with tour merchandise, giving BTS fans a way to personalize apparel and accessories connected to the group's upcoming world tour. The Nike By You experience features 10 custom graphics created specifically for BTS. The de May 29, 2026 -
i-dle enters Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list ahead of July comeback SEOUL, May 29 (AJP) - K-pop girl group i-dle has been named to Forbes' 2026 30 Under 30 Asia list in the entertainment and sports category, the group's agency Cube Entertainment said Friday. The annual list recognizes young figures and teams across industries in Asia and the Pacific region. The recognition places i-dle among a select group of K-pop acts to have appeared on the list. The five-member group — Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua — was includ May 29, 2026 -
Korean authorities step in to contain lodging prices ahead of BTS Busan concerts SEOUL, May 28 (AJP) -South Korean authorities moved quickly to respond to BTS' call for restraint in overcharging the group's beloved global fans traveling to the southern port city of Busan for the next stop on their worldwide tour. The government has secured more than 1,300 alternative accommodation options ahead of the concerts next month, after the group publicly criticized sharp price hikes around the event. The measures were announced Thursday at a task force mee May 28, 2026 -
i-dle lands digital cover of U.S. magazine 'PAPER' ahead of July comeback SEOUL, May 28 (AJP) - K-pop girl group i-dle has been featured on the digital cover of U.S. magazine PAPER as the group prepares for a July comeback. PAPER released the cover shoot and interview with the five-member group — Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua — on Tuesday. The feature comes as i-dle continues to expand its presence in North America through media appearances, festival stages and overseas promotions. In the cover images, the members reinterpret May 28, 2026 -
K-pop quartet's new album draws attention after their hit song 'Supernova' SEOUL, May 28 (AJP) - K-pop girl group aespa returned on Thursday with a new full-length album "LEMONADE," unveiling what the quartet described as a more mature musical identity and a new phase in the expanding universe that has defined their rise as one of K-pop's leading global acts. The 10-track album was released at 1 p.m. through major music-streaming platforms, marking aespa's first studio album since "Armageddon" in May 2024. The release arrives May 28, 2026 -
SM Entertainment's sub-label releases compilation album ahead of Europe tour SEOUL, May 27 (AJP) - ScreaM Records, a dance music label under talent behemoth SM Entertainment, released a compilation album on Wednesday ahead of a U.K. and Europe tour scheduled for next month. "K-POP ScreaM 3" reinterprets K-pop songs by SM Entertainment artists including RIIZE and NCT WISH into electronic dance music styles such as jungle, tech house, hard house, bass music and Jersey club. Jersey club is a percussion-driven genre that originated in New Jersey and May 27, 2026 -
BTS opens comeback awards year with three-trophy sweep at 2026 AMAs SEOUL, May 26 (AJP) - BTS launched their comeback awards run in style on Monday, claiming three trophies at the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas — including a second Artist of the Year win — in their first major awards showing since returning from a nearly four-year hiatus. The haul arrived less than a year after all seven members completed South Korea's mandatory military service, an obligation that effectively suspended full-group activity May 26, 2026 -
ARKO connects 15 performing arts festivals under summer series SEOUL, May 26 (AJP) - The Arts Council Korea will launch the 2026 ARKO SUM FESTA in July, bringing together 15 performing arts festivals across the country under a single brand, the council said Tuesday. ARKO SUM FESTA was introduced last year as an integrated brand for festivals selected under the council's national performing arts festival support program. This year's edition will focus on strengthening links among participating festivals and expanding audience acc May 26, 2026 -
'Golden' wins 'Song of the Year' award at AMAs SEOUL, May 26 (AJP) - "Golden," the main theme song of Netflix's animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" won "Song of the Year" award at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas on Monday. The global hit song beat out nine major contenders including American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia," Alex Warren's "Ordinary," Morgan Wallen's "I'm The Problem" and Ella Langley's "Choosin May 26, 2026