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Cortis Hits 4 Million Sales Milestone in 2026
Cortis Crosses the 4 Million Sales Milestone Cortis has sold more than 4.1 million copies of its second EP “GreenGreen,” becoming just the second Korean act to hit that mark in 2026. BigHit Music confirmed the number Thursday, citing Circle Chart data. Only BTS’ “Arirang” has sold more this year. That’s a staggering figure for…
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PENTAGON’s 10-Year K-pop Journey: Shine, Scandal, Survival
PENTAGON just marked ten years since debut by reuniting seven members for a special anniversary project. The event, organized by member Kino’s label NAKED, comes after their original contracts with Cube Entertainment expired. It shows how PENTAGON’s story is one of shine, scandal, and survival all at once. Ten years is a long time in…
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MMA 2026 Unveils First Lineup of Top Boy Groups
Five boy groups just landed the first spots at MMA 2026. Plave, Riize, NCT Wish, Alpha Drive One, and Lngshot were confirmed by organizer Melon on Wednesday. All five ranked strongly on Melon’s charts this year. That’s a big deal for fans tracking Korea’s biggest music award show. MMA 2026 marks the 18th edition of…
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Kakao Entertainment Joins Disney for K-pop Expansion in 2026
Kakao Entertainment signed a strategic partnership with Walt Disney Company Korea on September 16, aiming to combine Disney’s intellectual property with K-pop content for global expansion. This isn’t just another corporate handshake. Kakao Entertainment, one of Korea’s biggest entertainment powerhouses, just found a way to put Mickey Mouse next to your favorite K-pop idol. Sounds…
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BTS Piracy Scandal in China Sparks Outrage in 2026
Right now in Korea, social media users are furious over a fresh case of BTS piracy in China. A large Chinese online shopping platform was found selling illegal copies of BTS’s single “SWIM” this week. Professor Seo Kyoung-duk of Sungshin Women’s University called the sales out publicly, calling the situation “truly pathetic.” This is not…
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BESTie’s 2013 Song Charts Again Thanks to Short-Form Video
BESTie’s 2013 song “Love Options” climbed to No. 175 on Melon’s daily chart on Sept. 7, 2026, thirteen years after its release. The unexpected comeback started with a fan-made short video pairing the track with Hearts2Hearts’ “Lemon Tang.” Former member Uji says she never imagined the song would chart this late. A 13-Year-Old Song Returns…
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K-pop Concerts in 2027: Korea’s Venue Revolution
Seoul Arena, a new 28,000-seat venue in Dobong District, will start hosting K-pop concerts in the second half of 2027. Applications for rental slots already opened this month. The project marks the biggest shift in Korean concert infrastructure in years. Why does a building matter this much? Because for years, K-pop concerts in Korea have…
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BTS World Tour Security Controversy Sparks Fan Outrage 2026
Fans attending the BTS world tour “Ariran” claim security staff conducted excessive body searches and accessed their personal information without consent. The allegations surfaced this week on social media, with a shared statement describing repeated incidents across multiple overseas venues. BTS has not issued an official response as of this writing. As of this week,…
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Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 4 Faces Staging Rumors in 2026
The production team behind Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 4 has flatly denied claims that restaurants were pre-arranged for filming. MBN and Channel S issued a statement rejecting accusations that scenes were staged based on unverified online comments and secondhand sightings. No evidence has confirmed the rumors so far. Have you ever watched a reality show and…
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CatchTeenYcatch’s Megan Assault Case Sparks Safety Debate
Megan of CatchTeenYcatch says a fan groped her chest during a concert in Paris. She shared the account on the fan platform Weverse on September 10, describing an incident at the Accor Arena during CatchTeenYcatch’s world tour stop on September 9. The group has not yet detailed the full sequence of events, but Megan’s message…
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CatchTeenIdle’s Megan Reports Assault During 2026 Paris Show
CatchTeenIdle member Megan reported being groped by an audience member during a World Tour stop in Paris on September 9, 2026. She shared the details herself on the fan platform Weverse the following day. The incident happened at the Accor Arena, one of the largest concert venues in Europe. Concert safety rarely makes headlines until…
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CATSEYE’s Megan Reveals Assault: 2026 K-pop Safety Alarm
CATSEYE member Megan says a fan groped her during a concert in Paris on September 9. She shared the account on the fan platform Weverse on September 10, describing the incident during the group’s world tour stop at Accor Arena. The confession has reignited concern about safety at K-pop concerts worldwide. Imagine standing on stage,…
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CatchTeenYoung Idol Megan Reports Assault During Paris
CatchTeenYoung Idol Reports Assault at Paris Show CatchTeenYoung idol Megan says a fan groped her chest during a live concert in Paris on September 9. She shared the account herself through the fan platform Weverse on September 10. The incident happened at the Accor Arena during CatchTeenYoung’s ongoing world tour, “The Ultimate CatchTeenYoung.” This story…
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Lycenne Becomes Geoje’s First Celebrity Honorary Citizen
Girl group Lycenne became the first entertainer ever named an honorary citizen of Geoje City, South Korea, on September 9, 2026. The city recognized the group for its work as a public relations ambassador, helping spread Geoje’s name across the country. This marks a rare crossover between K-pop fame and local government honors. Why does…
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Rescene Eyes Big November Comeback in 2026
Rescene is targeting a comeback in mid-November, according to an industry source who spoke to The Korea Herald this week. The exact date remains unconfirmed, and fan promotion plans are still being worked out. Still, the timing signals a major moment for one of 2026’s fastest-rising rookie girl groups. Why does this matter so much?…