Super Junior’s Ryeowook stays with injured fans after concert accidentAn accident at a K-pop group Super Junior concert sparked concern after several fans fell from the stands, while member Ryeowook drew praise for staying with injured concert attendees. The incident occurred on April 5, the final day of the group’s three-day encore concert for its 20th anniversary tour “Super Show 10,” held at the KSPO Dome in Seoul’s Olympic Park. According to reports, the accident happened toward the end of the show, when band members moved closer to the audience. As Ryeowook approached the stands and reached out, a temporary safety fence collapsed, causing three fans to fall. Footage and eyewitness accounts captured the moment, with Ryeowook seen clutching his head in shock. Fans at the venue said Ryeowook quickly called for safety staff and later accompanied the injured fans to the hospital. One of the fans involved shared an update on social media, saying, “Thank you to everyone who was concerned. Thankfully, X-rays and CT scans showed no serious injuries.” The fan added, “Only two guardians were allowed into the examination room, so I thought the membersApr 7, 2026By Xportsnews
Shinhwa update goes viral: Weight gain, wedding buzz, IVF reveal — and a missing memberThe lives of veteran K-pop group Shinhwa members and their families have suddenly become a hot topic online, as a series of updates — from a wedding to personal struggles — spark widespread attention. The buzz began with member Lee Min-woo, who married his partner Lee A-mi on March 29. The wedding drew congratulations from fans, especially as Lee had already become a father of two after welcoming a daughter last year. Most Shinhwa members attended the ceremony, with Jun Jin and Andy Lee taking on hosting duties. However, the absence of Shin Hye-sung quickly became a talking point. Shin has largely stayed out of the public eye since his 2022 drunk driving case. He has since halted outside activities. Adding to the attention, a group photo from the wedding featuring members and their spouses spread across social media. Eric Mun, Kim Dong-wan, Andy Lee and Jun Jin appeared alongside their wives, including actress Na Hye-mi and Ryu Yi-seo. Eric, who has not appeared in a drama for six years, drew particular attention for his noticeably fuller appearance while holding his child, with fansApr 7, 2026By Xportsnews
BTS' 'Swim' dips one spot to No. 2 on Billboard singles chart"Swim," the lead track from BTS' fifth studio album "Arirang," has slipped one spot to No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard's main singles chart. The upbeat alternative pop track came in behind chart-topper Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of April 11, according to a Billboard preview released Monday (U.S. time). Meanwhile, the 14-track album ruled the Billboard 200 albums chart for two consecutive weeks, making history for a K-pop act to achieve the feat. "Arirang" explores the identity of BTS as a group that began in Korea and the universal emotions its members have encountered throughout their lives. "Swim" is an upbeat alternative pop song about navigating life's challenges, with lyrics co-written by the group's front man, RM.Apr 7, 2026By Yonhap
InterviewWJSN's Dayoung brings new confidence to 'What's a Girl to Do'"I really thought only my mom and I would buy my album." It's a blunt admission from Dayoung, the youngest member of K-pop girl group WJSN, but one that frames the unlikely path she’s taken over the past year. When the singer quietly made her solo debut last September with "gonna love me right?" and its viral lead single, "body," she wasn’t thinking about chart success or viral traction. If anything, she was bracing for the worst. "I didn’t have enough confidence," she said during an interview with The Korea Times at Starship Entertainment headquarters, the singer's management label, Thursday. "I was worried if I release physical albums, they would just sit in storage. I didn’t want to get heartbroken by that." Instead, "body" did the exact opposite. The track began to pick up momentum as listeners responded to both its energy and her raw delivery. What started as a cautious solo experiment quickly turned into a defining moment. "I didn’t expect that kind of love at all," the singer said. "But because of that, I got the chance to release another album. That’s something I’m rApr 7, 2026By Pyo Kyung-min
Dancing Bora: the small studio in Seoul that teems with purple energyWith 200,000 followers on TikTok under the account @dancingbora, Lee Chae-hyun is widely recognized by BTS fans. As a remarkable dancer, ARMYs from around the world seek her classes to learn the moves to the globally famous idol group's songs. Without talent, she would not have made it this far, but there was one other key element. "If it is anything that can promote BTS, I will do it," Lee said without hesitation, when contacted for a visit to her studio for an interview. Her sincerity for the seven-member group is behind the studio’s name Dancing Bora. “Bora” means purple in Korean, a reference to the official color of BTS’ fandom. For Lee, becoming a fan of BTS changed the course of her life. Having majored in musical theater, she performed for a while but found it wasn't right for her and moved on to run a small restaurant with her mom. But then she encountered BTS in 2017. With a passion for dancing, she began uploading her cover dance videos in 2018 to BTS fan communities, back when it was known BTS members kept an eye on these sites. Fans started requesting she teach them,Apr 7, 2026By Kim Bo-eun
KickFlip turns flirting into full-blown concept with 'Eye-Poppin''JYP Entertainment's seven-member boy group KickFlip returns Monday with its fourth mini-album "My First Kick" and lead single "Eye-Poppin'," once again fully leaning into the group's bright, boyish energy. The comeback follows last September's "My First Flip," which playfully captured the rush of first love, and marked the group's career high with more than 400,000 copies sold in its first week. This time, KickFlip turns the page to its twenties, framing the new release as both a prologue and a first leap into youth. Just hours ahead of the Monday release, the group met reporters at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul's Gwangjin District, greeting the press with the same loud enthusiasm that has defined the group since its debut. Amaru, who halted activities last September due to health reasons, did not attend. "Through variety shows, a lot of people have come to know us," Juwang said. "But we really want to show that we're also a strong performance group." Minje pointed to the team's chemistry as the foundation of that strength. "Our performances come from how close we are as members," he said. "IApr 6, 2026By Pyo Kyung-min
NCT's Ten leaves SM Entertainment, maintains group tiesTen, a member of K-pop boy group NCT, has parted ways with SM Entertainment after his contract expired Wednesday. SM said both parties decided not to renew the contract following in-depth discussions with the artist about his career path. The agency said it plans to coordinate with Ten so he can continue participating in activities with NCT and one of its subunits, WayV. Ten addressed fans in a message released Monday following the announcement. “Since debuting with NCT U in 2016, the time I was able to meet you through NCT and WayV has been filled with truly precious and happy memories in my life,” Ten said. He said the decision followed personal reflection as he approached a new stage in his life. “As time passed and I reached the point of turning 30, I found myself asking new questions about who I am,” he said. “After much thought, I felt a desire to take on new challenges in a new environment.” Ten said he reached his decision after extensive discussions with those around him. “After many conversations and deep consideration with the members and SM staff, I decided to concApr 6, 2026By Xportsnews
3 fans injured after safety fence collapses at Super Junior concert in SeoulThree spectators were injured after a safety fence collapsed during a Super Junior concert in Seoul on Sunday, prompting an apology from SM Entertainment, the group's agency. The accident occurred during the last of three Seoul concerts held by the K-pop group at the KSPO Dome when member Ryeowook approached the audience while performing an encore song, according to the agency. Fans surged forward, causing the fence in the seating area to give way. The concert was part of the group's "Super Show 10" world tour to mark its 20th anniversary since debut. SM Entertainment said the injured fans were immediately taken to hospital and treated for sprains and bruises, with doctors recommending two weeks of rest. "We deeply apologize to those affected and their families," the company said in a statement. "As the organizer, we take full responsibility and will ensure thorough safety checks to prevent similar accidents in the future."Apr 6, 2026By Yonhap
BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'ARIRANG,' a first in K-popBTS became the first K-pop act to top the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart for two consecutive weeks, Billboard said Sunday (local time). The group's fifth studio album, "ARIRANG," stayed at No. 1 for a second week, ahead of "Bully" from Ye (formerly Kanye West) and Melanie Martinez's "Hades." No other K-pop act had previously led the chart for two weeks in a row. The original soundtrack of the animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" earlier reached the top spot on a non-consecutive basis. 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 (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). "Arirang" ruled the chart this week, earning 187,000 equivalent album units in the week ending April 2, down 71 percent from the album's opening week of 641,000 units, the biggest week of 2026 thus far. Of that sum, 114,000 came from physical and digital album sales, while SEA units accounted for 65,000 and TEA units made up the remainder. Released March 20, "Arirang" explores the identity of BApr 6, 2026By Yonhap
Daughter of Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt appears in K-pop music videoShiloh Jolie, the 19-year-old daughter of Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, appeared as a background dancer in a music video teaser for K-pop singer Dayoung, drawing widespread attention online after fans recognized her striking resemblance to her mother. The 30-second teaser, released Thursday by the singer's label, Starship Entertainment, shows Jolie in a choreographed sequence with other dancers, sporting a slicked-back hairstyle, hoop earrings and a lacy brown top. Jolie was reportedly cast through an open audition held in the United States. Starship told a local media outlet that the production team selected her based on her dancing and did not know her identity until after filming had concluded. Jolie's interest in dance has surfaced publicly before. In May 2024, choreographer Lil Kelaan Carter shared a video of her dancing solo on Instagram, writing, "Her movement is crazy." Jolie legally dropped "Pitt" from her surname when she turned 18 in 2024. Angelina Jolie and Pitt, who share six children, separated in 2016 after two years of marriage. Meanwhile, Dayoung, a memberApr 5, 2026By Pyo Kyung-min
