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BTS comeback D-11: Extra tickets to open as Seoul prepares for massive crowds
SEOUL, March 10 (AJP) — Organizers of BTS’s comeback concert in central Seoul will release an additional 7,000 tickets this week, expanding the official audience capacity as authorities and nearby institutions brace for crowds that could swell to around 260,000 people in the Gwanghwamun area. BigHit Music said Tuesday that an additional round of tickets for “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG” will go on sale at 8 p.m. Thursday through the NOL ticket pla
March 10, 2026
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SM executives make Billboard's 2026 Global Power Players list
SEOUL, March 10 (AJP) - Three executives from SM Entertainment have been named to "Billboard’s 2026 Global Power Players list," which recognizes influential leaders in the global music industry outside the United States, the company said Tuesday. Included on the list were SM Co-CEOs Jang Cheol-hyuk and Tak Young-jun, along with Choi Jung-min, the company’s chief global officer. Billboard’s Global Power Players list highlights executives who have driven
March 10, 2026
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BTS Comeback D-12 Seoul to deploy 3,400 personnel for BTS event
SEOUL, March 09 (AJP) - The Seoul City will deploy more than 3,400 personnel to manage crowds and ensure safety during the upcoming BTS comeback event scheduled for March 21 at Gwanghwamun Square, the heart of the capital city. City officials said nearby subway stations will bypass stops and bus routes will be temporarily diverted on the day of the event to reduce congestion around the venue. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon hosted a joint safety inspection meeting Monday with officials
March 9, 2026
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i-dle becomes first K-pop girl band to host solo concert at Taipei Dome
SEOUL, March 09 (AJP) - Five-member K-pop girl band i-dle successfully drew more than 36,000 fans on March 7, at a concert held at Taipei Dome as part of its fourth world tour, its agency Cube Entertainment said Monday. The band, comprised of five members -- Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua -- had their concert tickets sold out immediately after general ticket sales opened on Feb. 1. The upcoming Taipei concert follows the group's three-day concert per
March 9, 2026
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K-pop girl band ITZY's Yuna to roll out solo debut album 'Ice Cream'
SEOUL, March 09 (AJP) - Yuna, the youngest member of the five-member K-pop girl band ITZY, will make her solo debut with album "Ice Cream," her agency JYP Entertainment said Monday. Ice Cream will consist of four tracks, including the title track of the same name. The album will be released at 6 p.m. (0900 GMT) on March 23 across major music streaming platforms. According to the tracklist released through the official social media accounts, the album will contain four so
March 9, 2026
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BTS Comeback D-12: Seoul goes hard on lodging and scalping
SEOUL, March 09 (AJP) - South Korea and its capital city authorities have intensified inspections of accommodations and launched a massive crackdown on ticket scalping as the K-pop legend is preparing for its comeback with a free public concert in central Seoul on March 21. The multi-agency enforcement effort follows the discovery of widespread lodging violations and reports of tickets for the free event being resold for hundreds of thousands of won. The Seoul City said Sunday tha
March 9, 2026
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BTS Comeback D-16: BTS teaser sparks global buzz ahead of 'ARIRANG' comeback
SEOUL, March 05 (AJP) - BTS ignited massive online buzz Thursday after releasing a teaser for its upcoming comeback performance "BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE : ARIRANG," sending anticipation among global fans soaring ahead of the group’s long-awaited return. The K-pop sensation unveiled the trailer across its major social media platforms, quickly drawing millions of views and reactions from fans worldwide. The video opens with the roar of ARMY, BTS’ global fanb
March 5, 2026
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K-pop boy band NOWZ drops first Japanese album
SEOUL, March 04 (AJP) - Cube Entertainment's K-pop boy group NOWZ has rolled out its first Japanese album “NOWZ” on Wednesday, targeting the neighboring country's dance music scene. Releasing albums in Japan was considered one of the most important promotion activities for Korean artists in the early 2000s, when K-pop was not as popular. Japan has served for decades as a crucial gateway for K-pop acts seeking to build international audience. Chart performance,
March 4, 2026
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BTS Comeback D-17: 'ARIRANG' tracklist unveiled as heat builds up in countdown
SEOUL, March 04 (AJP) - BTS has drummed up anticipation for its long-awaited comeback with the release of the 14-song tracklist for its upcoming album ARIRANG — the group’s first full-member project in nearly four years — due March 20, with fans already preparing to camp out for the closest view of the open-air comeback show the following day. The tracklist was unveiled by HYBE through its official website and social media channels, accompanied by a visual feat
March 4, 2026
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NCT DREAM to host live viewing events in 86 cities worldwide
SEOUL, March 03 (AJP) - NCT DREAM will broadcast the finale concerts of its fourth world tour in cinemas across 86 cities worldwide, its agency SM Entertainment said Tuesday. NCT DREAM is a seven-member Korean boy group that debuted in 2016 as a unit of the broader NCT brand, known for hit tracks such as “Hot Sauce,” “Candy” and “ISTJ.” The “2026 NCT DREAM TOUR FINALE” will be held over six days, March 20–22 and March 27&ndas
March 3, 2026
