KJ Pop Pulse

BE:FIRST's fifth anniversary project highlights J-pop's worldwide ambitions through high-profile collabs and tours.

• Janet Jackson Remix: Delivered...

K-pop's chart dominance shows no signs of slowing across markets.

• ATEEZ claims third Billboard 200 #1 with GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5, moving 228k units...

RESCENE members burst into tears during a surprise livestream after their 2024 single "Love Attack" finally hit #1 on Melon's Top 100 nearly two years later. The five girls called it a dream come true and "tears of happiness" thanks to fans REMIND.

HYBE is launching its 2026 Hybe Next New Creator contest to scout global pop producers and sustain its hit pipeline beyond acts like BTS and Seventeen. The open call runs July 14 to August 12 with a KRW 5M prize for winners.

Wanna One returns to KCON LA for the first time since 2017, reuniting after nine years for one of the summer's most emotional moments on August 14....

BTS's BT21 characters are starring in McDonald's next Happy Meal with 10 toys launching July 14, including all eight figures plus a ship scene and...

'Kurumi' hair is surging among K-pop idols, with IVE's Wonyoung and ILLIT's Moka rocking the half-up twin buns and delicate 'antenna' bangs inspired...

BTS joins Madonna, Justin Bieber, and Shakira for the inaugural FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show, spotlighting K-pop's global reach on sport's biggest stage.

Tour Milestones

• 🔥 BTS London Record: BTS set a new attendance record with 130,000 fans across two sold-out shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium...

Hanteo data shows 49.5 million physical albums sold globally in the first half of 2026, a 23.4% jump from 40.1 million last year.

• BTS drives surge:...

BOYNEXTDOOR landed 2nd on the Oricon June monthly album chart with 'HOME' (170,902 copies), topping all K-pop artists. The result underscores their strong album momentum in Japan as a newer group with four consecutive million-sellers.

BTS reaffirmed their live dominance by drawing 130,000 fans across two sold-out shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, setting a new attendance record...

allkpop's guide flags July 2026 K-pop comebacks and debuts you don't want to miss, spotlighting acts worth tracking amid the month's slate.

KQ Entertainment confirmed ATEEZ's Yunho ended his years-long relationship with a non-celebrity ex three months ago, providing the first official...

HYBE and JYP opened Latin American offices in Mexico, while JYP launches STRAYCITY festivals across the region.

ENHYPEN drew 41,000 fans to its first...

WinWin has officially left NCT and SM Entertainment, a move many fans anticipated after his last NCT comeback in 2023. Attention now shifts to potential updates on Haechan and Yuta.

MAMAMOO expands its global reach with first-ever Australian shows in Melbourne and Sydney this September, supporting their reunion single “<4WARD>”...

HYBE's Ador claims Min Hee-jin actively directed NewJeans' failed bid to leave the agency after her 2024 sacking.

• Court evidence includes a Sep...

• Circle Weekly Charts double crown with CORTIS signals strong domestic performance
• Fifth Japanese single drops July 29 featuring Japanese "Bad"...

• K-Pop production costs have exploded, with agencies now needing nearly 10 billion won over three years to launch an artist, compared to 2 billion...