ENHYPEN's new album debuts at No. 3 on Billboard 200K-pop boy group ENHYPEN has debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, the main albums chart in the United States, with its latest release. According to a chart preview published by Billboard on Sunday (local time), ENHYPEN 's "Desire: Unleash" ranked third behind U.S. pop stars Morgan Wallen and Lil Wayne. It marks the group's fifth entry into the chart's top 10 — a notable achievement that underscores its growing international presence. ENHYPEN has placed every one of its five most recent albums within the top 10 of the Billboard 200. Its highest ranking to date was No. 2, achieved with its previous release, the second full-length album "Romance: Untold." The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums of the week in the United States, measured by equivalent album units, comprising physical album sales, track equivalent albums and streaming equivalent albums. Enhypen earned 100,000 album units, including 95,000 from physical album sales, during the latest chart tracking week.Jun 16, 2025By Yonhap
Singer Yoon Ddan Ddan denies ex-wife’s abuse claims, admits emotional affairSinger-songwriter Yoon Ddan Ddan has broken his silence and issued a statement denying allegations of domestic abuse and infidelity made by his ex-wife, singer Eunjong, earlier this week. In a post shared on his social media on Saturday, Yoon responded to the claims that sparked widespread criticism online after Eunjong publicly accused him of violence and cheating during their marriage. “There were times when our disagreements escalated into verbal and physical altercations. I acknowledge that I resorted to physical force, but it was in response to repeated verbal and physical abuse from her as well,” he wrote. Yoon also addressed financial matters in the marriage, claiming he was the sole breadwinner. “Despite receiving a salary and over 5 million won ($3,600) a month for personal expenses, my ex-wife often said it wasn’t enough,” he said. “She frequently demanded a divorce, but I tried to hold on because it was my choice to marry and I wanted to protect our family.” Regarding the accusation of infidelity, Yoon admitted to having emotionally engaged with another person.Jun 16, 2025By Hankookilbo
NCT’s Doyoung wraps Seoul solo concert, opens new chapter with ‘Doors’NCT’s Doyoung concluded the Seoul leg of his second solo concert series “Doors” on Sunday, opening a new chapter in his growing musical identity and reaffirming his bond with fans through powerful performances and heartfelt reflection. Held at Jamsil Indoor Stadium from Friday to Sunday, the three-night concert marked the start of Doyoung’s second Asia tour. The event sold out all seats, including limited-view tickets, with a total of 18,000 fans attending over three days. Emerging from a stage shaped like a door — the concert’s central motif — Doyoung opened the show with “Wake from the Dark,” followed by rich performances of “Dallas Love Field,” “From Little Wave” and “Firefly.” He introduced the concert as a symbolic journey of memories and emotions unlocked by passing through the “doors of remembrance.” “I wasn’t sure this day would come, but it’s the final show,” he said, describing the concert as a return to his happiest memories, symbolized by opening with “Dallas Love Field” in the encore. “Even though this is a Doyoung concert, itJun 16, 2025By Hankookilbo
Underdog boy bands eye redemption through 'BOYS II PLANET'In the glittering world of K-pop, not every idol gets their moment in the spotlight. This July, members of underdog boy groups, including VERIVERY, WEi, DKB and DRIPPIN, will compete for a second shot at stardom in Mnet's upcoming survival show "BOYS II PLANET." The new program follows contestants from two symbolic "planets" — "K" for Korea and "C" for China. Finalists from each side will ultimately unite on "BOYS II PLANET," where they will vie for a spot in a new global boy band. Produced by Mnet, the network behind popular audition shows that launched groups like I.O.I, IZ*ONE, Wanna One and ZeroBaseOne, the new series has also drawn a diverse pool of contestants that includes active idol group members alongside rookie trainees. Among the familiar names are Dongheon, Gyehyeon and Kangmin of VERIVERY, a seven-member group that debuted in 2018. Though the group previously reached the finals of Mnet's "Road to Kingdom" in 2020, the group struggled to maintain momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kim Jun-seo of six-member boy band WEi is returning to the survival show scene as well. HJun 15, 2025By Pyo Kyung-min
524,000 fans attend BTS J-Hope's world tour: agencyAround 54,000 fans attended BTS member J-Hope's recent two-day Seoul encore concert of his world tour, "Hope on the Stage," bringing total attendance for his world tour to over 520,000, his agency said Sunday. J-Hope held the two-day concert at the main arena of Goyang Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on Friday and Saturday, marking the final leg of his world tour that began in February with a concert at an Olympic Park arena in eastern Seoul. Jin and Jungkook appeared onstage as guest artists on Friday, while the other members — RM, Suga, Jimin and V — watched from the audience. During his four-month world tour, J-Hope held 33 concerts in 16 cities across the world, drawing a total of 524,000 fans, BigHit Music said. BTS is preparing to return to the music scene with all seven members following a nearly three-year hiatus, as Suga is set to complete his military service on June 21, making him the last member to do so.Jun 15, 2025By Yonhap
BTS' J-Hope tops iTunes chart in 61 countries with 'Killin' It Girl'J-Hope of K-pop boy group BTS reached No. 1 on the iTunes top song chart in over 60 nations with his new single "Killin' It Girl" (feat. GloRilla), BigHit Music said Saturday. The single, released Friday, topped the category in 61 nations, including Australia, Brazil, Denmark and France, as well as the worldwide and the European iTunes song charts. A solo version of the song ranked second on the worldwide and European iTunes charts. The song's music video also reached YouTube Trending Music Videos' top 10 chart in 38 countries, including the United States and Britain. BigHit has described the single, which features American rapper and singer GloRilla, as a hip-hop song with an addictive hook that candidly captures the thrill of falling in love.Jun 14, 2025By Yonhap
Woman arrested for defacing over 10 Seoul sites with graffiti insulting BoAA woman in her 30s has been detained by police for defacing public property across Seoul with graffiti insulting K-pop singer BoA. The Seoul Gangnam Police Station said on Friday that it brought the suspect in for questioning around 10:30 p.m. the previous day on charges of property damage and defamation. According to police, the woman is accused of leaving offensive messages alongside BoA’s name at more than 10 locations, including public transportation stops, media poles and utility boxes in the districts of Gangnam, Gwangjin and Gangdong. The case gained public attention after multiple eyewitness reports and photos of the graffiti surfaced on online communities starting June 10. SM Entertainment, BoA’s agency, filed a formal complaint with police, citing property damage and defamation. “We plan to question the suspect about the motive and circumstances of the offense,” a police official said. This article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.Jun 13, 2025By Hankookilbo
BTS' RM expresses readiness for group's return following military dischargeRM, the leader of K-pop megagroup BTS, on Friday expressed a strong anticipation for the group's long-awaited return to the music scene, following his recent completion of Korea's mandatory military service. His remarks came as the group marked its 12th debut anniversary. "We will truly try to do even better once more," RM wrote on the K-pop fan community platform Weverse. "I'm going to try to go somewhere again, though I don't know where. I just want to walk romantically together." The Grammy-nominated septet has been on hiatus from group projects since mid-2022 as members enlisted in the military to fulfill their mandatory service. Korea requires all able-bodied men to serve between 18 to 21 months in the military. RM, whose real name is Kim Nam-joon, was discharged Tuesday alongside fellow member V, joining Jin and J-Hope, who completed their service last year. The remaining member, Suga, is scheduled to complete his service on June 21, raising hopes of a full-group comeback within this year. In his Weverse message, RM reflected on his time away and thanked fans for their patience. "I'mJun 13, 2025By Yonhap
BTS' J-Hope to drop 'Killin' It Girl'J-Hope of K-pop supergroup BTS will release his new digital single, "Killin' It Girl (feat. GloRilla)," on Friday. The single, set for release at 1 p.m., culminates the rapper-dancer's latest digital single project that also includes "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" and "Mona Lisa," according to his agency, BigHit Music. Ahead of the song's release, J-Hope shared his excitement about the new song through his agency. "I'm very thrilled that the final track of my solo single project is finally being released," he said. "I've prepared very powerful music and performances, so I hope ARMY will enjoy it," he added, using the name of the BTS fandom. He described the song as one that "definitely delivers a satisfying listening experience." "The verse starts with a very hip mood, but as it transitions to the chorus, pop sensibilities are added, creating a song with a contrasting charm. The highly addictive chorus, in particular, will leave a deep impression on many people," he said, highlighting key points of the song. BigHit described it as a hip-hop song with an addictive hook that candidly capturesJun 13, 2025By Yonhap
ATEEZ brings summer energy to new album ‘Golden Hour: Part.3’K-pop powerhouse ATEEZ amplified anticipation for its 12th mini-album, “GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3," offering a glimpse into the album rich in raw emotion, bold experimentation and seasonal charm. The showcase opened with a cinematic music video that signaled a departure from ATEEZ’s signature intense sound and high-energy performances. Instead, it introduced a softer, more sensual vibe — playful and refreshing, yet still packing a punch. “We’ve worked hard over the past seven months to prepare this album. As much as fans have waited for it, we’ll work just as hard during promotions,” the group’s leader Hongjoong said during a press conference in Seoul, Thursday, a day ahead of the release, expressing both confidence and excitement. Member San added, “It’s thrilling to present a new side of us," hinting that the band will dive into a range of activities with the new album. The group embraced the spirit of summer while maintaining their hallmark emotional depth. “We really wanted to deliver a summer song,” Yeosang said. “Each member worked hard, knowing that our fans werJun 12, 2025By Youn Ye-jin
