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K-pop girl group IVE is back and ready to capture the music scene once again with some "ATTITUDE" — both literally and figuratively. After nearly nine months, the six-piece act returns with a new EP, "IVE EMPATHY," and its two standout singles, "REBEL HEART" and "ATTITUDE."
Korea emerged as the world's fourth-largest music exporter last year — the highest among non-English-speaking countries — trailing only the U.S., Britain and Canada, according to an industry analysis.
K-pop icon G-Dragon surprised fans with the announcement of his first concert in years during bandmate Taeyang's encore performance Saturday, marking his long-awaited return to the stage.
K-pop girl group STAYC has announced its highly anticipated return, confirming a March comeback and the launch of a world tour in April.
Known for his soaring vocals in NCT, Doyoung is now commanding a different kind of stage — musical theater. Playing the disfigured yet resilient Gwynplaine in "The Man Who Laughs," he delivers a performance that blends raw emotions with vocal finesse, turning the Seoul Arts Center's Opera Theater into a gathering place for NCT fans and musical theater lovers alike.
Even those who aren't tuned into the latest online trends have likely come across creators dancing to catchy tunes while scrolling through social media.
Sangyeon, the eldest member of K-pop boy band The Boyz, will be the first of the group to enlist in the military this March, his agency said Thursday.
Lunar New Year, Korea's cherished holiday of family and tradition, falls on Jan. 29 this year — and it's bringing an epic break with it.
K-pop powerhouse JYP Entertainment has added a new act to its boy band roster: KickFlip, a group set to follow in the footsteps of its senior heavyweights 2PM and Stray Kids.