Home-sharing platform launches program for BTS fans SEOUL, June 2 (AJP) - Home-sharing platform Wehome will launch a homestay project in Busan during K-pop boy band BTS' upcoming concerts in the southern port city as part of their world tour, it said on Tuesday. Wehome is a home-sharing platform for local and foreign travelers in South Korea. In cooperation with with the Busan Metropolitan Government and the Busan Citizens' Organizations Council, it will conduct a project to connect visiting BTS fans with local residents w June 2, 2026

Food retailers launch BTS-themed products SEOUL, June 1 (AJP) - South Korean food companies Paldo and hy have launched 28 products under ARIH, a food and beverage brand themed with K-pop group BTS, the companies said Monday. Paldo is a South Korean instant noodle maker, while hy is a food and beverage company known for its probiotic products. The companies said BTS took part in the brand from the planning stage. ARIH is built around the concept of balance and health in everyday life. The brand name comes from a Korean wo June 1, 2026

BTS to celebrates 13th anniversary with special event and concert in Busan SEOUL, June 1 (AJP) - K-pop super group BTS will host an event to mark the 13th anniversary of their debut, the group's agency BigHit Music said on Monday. The event named "BTS FESTA" is the group's annual celebration held around June 13, the date the septet debuted in 2013. This year's edition will run for about two weeks and coincide with the Busan leg of the group's "ARIRANG" world tour, scheduled for June 12 and 13 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium June 1, 2026

SHINee kicks off concert trilogy with sold-out Seoul shows SEOUL, June 01 (AJP) - K-pop boy band SHINee opened its new concert trilogy with three sold-out shows in Seoul, drawing more than 30,000 fans over the weekend, the band's agency SM Entertainment said Monday. SHINee held "The Trilogy I - 2026 SHINee WORLD VIII: THE INVERT" from May 29 to 31 at KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, Seoul. All three shows sold out, including restricted-view seats. The first show was shown through live viewing events at cinemas in South Korea, Indo June 1, 2026

K-pop girl band Hearts2Hearts to release second EP 'Lemon Tang' SEOUL, June 01 (AJP) - K-pop girl band Hearts2Hearts will roll out its second EP, "Lemon Tang," on June 22, the group's agency SM Entertainment said Monday. Hearts2Hearts debuted under SM Entertainment in February 2025, becoming the agency's first new girl band in about five years. The six-track album will be available on major streaming platforms starting 6 p.m. (0900 GMT). A physical edition will also be released, with preorders beginning Monday through online June 1, 2026

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 May 29, 2026

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