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K-pop girl band IVE pre-releases single track 'Bang Bang' ahead of second studio album
SEOUL, February 09 (AJP) - K-pop girl band IVE released their new single "Bang Bang" across major streaming platforms at 6:00 p.m. (0900 GMT) on February 9. The track serves as a pre-release single for the group's second studio album, "REVIVE+," which is scheduled for release on February 23. "Bang Bang" conveys a message of self-reliance and confidence, focusing on the theme of forging one's own path regardless of outside rumors or public scru
February 9, 2026
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K-pop icon G-DRAGON draws 40,000 fans to first solo fan meeting in Seoul
SEOUL, February 09 (AJP) - G-DRAGON drew approximately 40,000 fans to the KSPO Dome in South Korea over a three-day run that wrapped up on February 8. The event, titled "2026 G-DRAGON 'FAM' MEETING ," marked the artist's first solo fan meeting since his debut and was designed to feel more like a dense 'family gathering' than a standard concert. The atmosphere inside the venue reflected G-DRAGON's effor
February 9, 2026
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BTS comeback D-42: Band sets Tottenham stadium attendance record with 120,000-seat sellout
SEOUL, February 07 (AJP) - BTS has achieved the highest occupancy rate for a single concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, concert promoter Live Nation UK said on Saturday. The seven-member band will perform before about 120,000 fans over two nights on July 6 to 7 in London, with tickets for both shows sold out. The performances will feature a 360-degree stage configuration at the 62,000-capacity venue. The stadium, home to Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, has hosted concert
February 7, 2026
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BTS comeback D-42: Seoul tells fans to travel light or risk missing the show
SEOUL, February 07 (AJP) - With BTS's historic comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square just six weeks away, Seoul authorities and transit operators are urging the hundreds of thousands of fans expected to descend on the capital to ditch their suitcases before heading to the venue. Organizers are expecting about 15,000 for the square, with an additional 13,000 to watch on large screens at Seoul Plaza. Industry observers, however, estimate that as many as 200,000 people could flood
February 7, 2026
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BTS, ENHYPEN, and SEVENTEEN lead Parrot Analytics global demand rankings for 2025
SEOUL, February 06 (AJP) - BTS has been named the most popular act in the global entertainment market for 2025, according to a year-end report from Parrot Analytics. The group spearheaded a dominant year for the South Korean entertainment giant HYBE, with labelmates ENHYPEN and SEVENTEEN also securing spots within the top 10. The 2025 annual report, "What Audiences Loved in 2025," ranked BTS at the top of the "Talents of the Year Under 30" category. ENHYPEN too
February 6, 2026
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RIIZE member Shotaro to miss Macau concert amid worsening China-Japan friction
SEOUL, February 06 (AJP) - Shotaro, a Japanese member of the K-pop boy group RIIZE, will not participate in the group's upcoming world tour performance in Macau, organizers announced Friday. The sudden withdrawal comes just one day before the scheduled event, as diplomatic and trade tensions between Beijing and Tokyo continue to impact the entertainment industry. In a statement posted to social media, the Macau concert production team confirmed that Shotaro would be absent fro
February 6, 2026
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Rookie K‑pop girl group KATSEYE to appear in Super Bowl ad
SEOUL, February 4 (AJP) - Girl group KATSEYE will appear in a massively expensive commercial during this weekend's Super Bowl match. Insurance company State Farm's commercial, slated to air during the coveted Super Bowl slot on Sunday, will feature the Los Angeles–based six-member group, alongside American actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld, American actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key. A preview of KATSEYE performing to American rock band Bon Jovi's &quo
February 4, 2026
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BTS Comeback D-45: From humble beginning to a career build on accumulation
Editor’s Note — As BTS prepares to return as a full seven-member act with a new album set for March 20 and an open-stage performance at Gwanghwamun on March 21, following a near four-year hiatus for rotational military service, AJP revisits the group’s 13-year trajectory. This series reexamines BTS’s history, music, performance identity and enduring appeal. The first installment traces the group’s roots and early growth. SEOUL, February 04 (AJP) - It
February 4, 2026
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BTS Comeback D-45: BTS' 'Save Me' tops Murapop rival match with power of Army
SEOUL, February 04 (AJP) - Global sensation BTS has secured its dominance at the top of Murapop, a global K-pop matchup platform, once again underscoring the group’s sustained fandom strength. Murapop is a participatory platform that stages rival matches between K-pop and other globally popular music videos. Winners are determined by combining scores calculated by summing up view counts on the official YouTube music videos and votes casted by global fans within the platf
February 4, 2026
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K-pop acts walk away without trophies but leave mark on Grammy stage
SEOUL, February 02 (AJP) — K-pop artists left the 68th Grammy Awards without major wins on Sunday, but delivered high-profile performances and historic nominations that underscored the genre’s expanding presence on the global music stage. The awards ceremony was held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, bringing together leading figures from the international music industry. BLACKPINK member ROSÉ became the first K-pop female solo artist to rece
February 2, 2026
