BLACKPINK's Lisa to star in new Netflix original filmLisa of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will lead a new Netflix original film, the global streaming platform said Friday. "Lisa will star in a new 'Notting Hill'-inspired romantic comedy feature for Netflix," the platform said in a brief post on X, referring to the 1999 film featuring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. It added that the movie was written by Katie Silberman, known for "Booksmart" and "Set It Up." The film's title and release timing remain undecided. Lisa debuted as a BLACKPINK member in 2016 and began her acting career last February by appearing in the third season of the award-winning HBO series "The White Lotus." She is now filming a Netflix Korean original action movie, "Tygo," a spinoff of "Extraction" (2020), alongside Ma Dong-seok, also known as Don Lee, and Lee Jin-uk.Feb 6, 2026By Yonhap
BTS' 'ARIRANG' comeback to turn Seoul landmarks into artBTS is preparing to transform Seoul into a citywide cultural playground as part of its “ARIRANG” comeback, bringing music, art and large-scale media installations to iconic locations across Seoul. The K-pop group is set to release its fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” on March 20, with a massive comeback performance at Gwanghwamun scheduled for the same day. On Friday, BigHit Music announced a new immersive program titled “BTS The City Arirang Seoul,” which will run from March 20 to April 12 and turn major parts of the city into a multilayered fan experience. On March 20, the day the album is released, key landmarks — including Sungnyemun and N Seoul Tower — will light up with large-scale media facades. At Sungnyemun, modern media art will be projected onto the historic gate, creating a symbolic visual blend of tradition and technology aimed at connecting global audiences with Korea’s cultural heritage. Additional events are planned at Yeouido Han River Park, where a lounge-style program will invite fans to relax, gather and enjoy BTS’ music through March 22. In April, tFeb 6, 2026By Xportsnews
Girl group Katseye makes Jimmy Fallon show debutKatseye, the girl group jointly launched by Korea's Hybe and U.S. label Geffen Records, appeared on the popular NBC TV program "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Thursday (U.S. time). Fallon introduced the K-pop group as "TikTok's Global Artist of the Year and a nominee for two Grammy awards" before welcoming the six members, who took the stage in matching long dresses of different styles. Team leader Sophia described Katseye as "a global girl group that was formed through K-pop training program." During the appearance, the members reflected on their experience performing at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, where they shared the stage with music heavyweights, including Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus. The group's Korean member, Yoonchae, introduced herself as a huge fan of top K-pop girl group BLACKPINK since she was nine years old. She said she met the group's main vocalist, Rose, backstage and recalled being so nervous that she spoke in English, even though she had wanted to speak in Korean. She greeted in her mother tongue only after Rose asked if she can speak Korean, Yoonchae said,Feb 6, 2026By Yonhap
'Go' to front BLACKPINK's upcoming albumK-pop girl group BLACKPINK has unveiled the tracklist for its upcoming album "Deadline," set for release on Feb. 27. According to YG Entertainment on Friday, the group's third EP consists of five tracks: prerelease song "Jump," lead track "Go," "Me and My," "Champion" and "Fxxxboy." It will mark the first new release from the quartet in three years and five months. "As the title 'Deadline' suggests, the album will be packed with 'unrepeatable peak moments' and 'BLACKPINK's present at its most radiant,'" the agency said. The group recently wrapped up its "Deadline" world tour, which spanned 33 shows across 16 cities worldwide. The quartet became the first K-pop girl group to perform at London's Wembley Stadium while selling out major stadiums in key cities around the globe.Feb 6, 2026By Yonhap
BTS to hold events at Seoul landmarks as it gears up for comebackK-pop supergroup BTS will hold a "The City" cultural project at key sites in the Korean capital to mark its highly anticipated return after a nearly four-year hiatus, the group's agency BigHit Music announced Friday. The event, titled "BTS The City Arirang Seoul," will run from March 20 to April 12, featuring a 23-day program combining music, media art, and urban installations. The seven-member act is set to release its fifth studio album, "Arirang," named after the famous Korean folk song, on March 20. It will be its first release since "Proof" in June 2022 and the first since all members completed their mandatory military service. The group is scheduled to hold a free concert the following day to mark the reunion at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul, where organizers expect approximately 150,000 to 200,000 fans to gather. On the day of the new release, the city's major landmarks, including the Sungnyemun gate and Seoul Tower, will light up a large-scale media facade. "Adding contemporary media expressions to cultural heritage sites like Sungnyemun will present symbolic scenes where tFeb 6, 2026By Yonhap
ATEEZ injects 'Adrenaline' into 4th 'GOLDEN HOUR' releasePerformance-driven K-pop boy group ATEEZ is set to return with a boost of "Adrenaline" this Friday, aiming to sustain its momentum as one of K-pop's most globally visible acts with its 13th mini album, "GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4." ATEEZ debuted in October 2018 under then-relatively unknown agency KQ Entertainment. The eight-member group — Seonghwa, Hongjoong, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung and Jongho — has built its reputation on performance-centric, high-intensity music, gaining attention through tracks such as "Crazy Form," "BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILI PEPPERS)" and "Work." The group's global growth was particularly visible in 2025. Title tracks "Lemon Drop" and "In Your Fantasy," from "GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3" and its follow-up "In Your Fantasy" edition, entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 69 and 68, respectively. The group also appeared in five categories on Billboard's 2025 year-end charts. The group also recently completed its 2025 world tour, "IN YOUR FANTASY," which began in Incheon before traveling to 12 cities in North America and three in Japan. The tour will continue in 2026 acroFeb 5, 2026By Pyo Kyung-min
JYP rises in K-band scene with DAY6, Xdinary Heroes successFor the past few years, Korea’s music industry has been swept by a renewed wave of bands. What once felt like a passing trend has instead taken root, with bands now firmly embedded in the country’s mainstream pop landscape. One development that few anticipated, however, is the rise of JYP Entertainment. Long recognized as one of K-pop’s defining hitmakers, the company has emerged as a formidable presence in the band scene. With the sustained success of DAY6 and the debut of Xdinary Heroes — its first new band in roughly six years — JYP has rapidly established itself as a major player in South Korea’s modern band movement. JYP’s DAY6 drives band boom, Xdinary Heroes accelerates growth At the center of Korea’s recent band boom stands DAY6, which marked its 10th anniversary last year. Since debuting in 2015, the band has steadily built a following through meticulously crafted music and relentless touring. But it was in 2024 that DAY6 reached a new peak. Older tracks such as “You Were Beautiful” and “Time of Our Life” experienced a chart resurgence, while “Welcome toFeb 5, 2026By Hankookilbo
K-pop concert ticket prices hit new highs, testing fan toleranceHow much is too much to pay to see a K-pop artist in person? Across K-pop, the cost of attending a concert has risen steadily, reshaping what it means to participate in the fandom. What was once an expensive but attainable experience is increasingly slipping out of reach for many, as ticket prices climb faster than rising production costs alone can justify. That tension became visible again last year, when ticket sales opened for boy band ENHYPEN’s world tour finale, “WALK THE LINE : FINAL.” At the October concert, seats in the Sound Check tier — premium packages that included access to the artist’s sound check ahead of the actual show — were priced at 220,000 won ($157 at the time). The M&G tier, which offered brief in-person greetings with members before or after the show, was set at 253,000 won, while general admission cost 165,000 won. Compared with the group’s 2024 concerts, M&G prices rose by 27 percent, while Sound Check and general seats increased by around 11 percent, well above average inflation rates, even taking into account the broader surge in consumer prices.Feb 5, 2026By Pyo Kyung-min
Ateez to drop new EP 'Golden Hour: Part. 4' FridayK-pop boy group Ateez will drop its 13th EP, "Golden Hour: Part. 4," on Friday. The upcoming release is the fourth installment in the band's "Golden Hour" album series, which captures its most radiant moments of youth, according to the group's agency, KQ Entertainment. The new EP features five tracks, including the main track "Adrenaline" for which members Hongjoong and Mingi participated in penning lyrics, "Ghost," "NASA," "On The Road" and the prereleased "Choose." Through the album, which marks the first release since "Golden Hour: Part. 3" in May last year, the group delivers a heartfelt message about seven years of dedicated collaboration, the agency said. Ateez has launched a marketing campaign ahead of the latest release, drawing huge interest from fans with the "USB Scavenger Hunt," a campaign held in eight cities, including Seoul and New York, hiding USBs containing the members' voices. The eight-member act, known for high-energy performances, debuted in 2018 and gained global fame with songs like "Wonderland" and "Guerrilla."Feb 5, 2026By Yonhap
CORTIS set to make history at NBA All-Star halftime showK-pop group CORTIS is set to reach a new milestone in the United States, becoming the first K-pop act to perform at the halftime show of an NBA All-Star Week marquee event — just six months after its debut. According to the NBA and ESPN on Wednesday, CORTIS will take the stage during halftime of the "2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game" on Feb. 13 (local time) at the Kia Forum in California. The NBA and ESPN said CORTIS will be the first K-pop group to headline a halftime show in the history of the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, signaling high expectations for the group’s performance. The All-Star Celebrity Game is one of the signature events of NBA All-Star Week, featuring former NBA players, Hollywood actors, popular rappers and sports stars competing in a lighthearted exhibition match. The game is broadcast live nationwide in the United States on ESPN, drawing significant attention from basketball fans around the world. The appearance underscores CORTIS’ growing presence in the U.S., extending beyond music into the broader sports and entertainment industries. Earlier, the groFeb 4, 2026By Hankookilbo
