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Soul delivery have never moved with urgency. Their music grew slowly – out of university classes, informal jam sessions, shared meals, and time spent listening to one another. There was no early blueprint, no pressure to “make it,” just the instinct to keep playing because it

For many of us, BoA wasn’t just an artist we followed. She was a constant. January 12, 2026 officially marked the end of her 25-year relationship with SM Entertainment – a shift that feels less like shock than disorientation. Not because she’s leaving music, but because

AHOF debuted with a name that already pointed far beyond the present. All-time Hall Of Famer is not a label built for quick wins or fleeting attention. It implies longevity, discipline, and the kind of consistency that only reveals itself over time. Since debut, AHOF have moved

K-pop didn’t stop making mini albums. It stopped explaining them. From BTS to NewJeans, the ongoing shift from “mini album” to EP says less about format and more about confidence: who K-pop assumes is listening now, and how global its language has become. The signature term

🔥 ALPHA DRIVE ONE Earns an Early Victory Lap with EUPHORIA! The rookie eight-member group ALPHA DRIVE ONE makes a bold debut with EUPHORIA — blending powerful beats, standout vocals, and diverse styles across six tracks. From the hard-hitting pre-release FORMULA to the confident

CHUU opens the year with a debut album that feels confident and assured. XO, My Cyberlove explores love, technology, and self-trust with a maturity that balances sweetness and restraint, capturing an artist fully in control of her direction. A thoughtful first full-length

HYBE’s original story DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR is stepping into new territory. The animated adaptation, based on the ENHYPEN-linked webtoon with over 200 million views, launches globally on Crunchyroll from January 9, with dubbed and subtitled versions available in eight

Formed by Khundi Panda, Viann, Noogi, and DAMYE, rising indie stars Flatshop operate less like a traditional band and more like a shared creative space. Their first full-length album, toast recipe, unfolds patiently, blending hip-hop, alternative, pop, and R&B into something

Stray Kids are taking their stadium-era dominance to cinemas worldwide. Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience lands in theatres on February 6, 2026, documenting their sold-out SoFi Stadium shows from the dominATE world tour alongside behind-the-scenes moments. More than a concert

One year in, XLOV doesn't read like a rookie act so much as a system still being built. Since their January 2025 debut, the group have treated self-expression not as branding, but as structure – something that governs how they move, perform, write, and occupy space. Each release

In conversation with KPOPWORLD, 82MAJOR reflects on their fourth mini album, the choreography that defined the era, and the pressure that comes with momentum rather than milestones. They open up about working with WeDemBoyz on “Trophy”’s now-recognisable killing part, why the

JOOHONEY steps fully into his own with 光 (INSANITY). Serving as his second mini album, he turns inward across seven tracks, balancing instinct and control while asserting full authorship as a writer and composer. Led by “STING (Feat. Muhammad Ali),” the project signals a clear

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When ONEUS returned to London with their H_OUR, US tour, it felt less like a routine stop than a statement of intent. Across a near-three-hour set, the group balanced theatrical ambition with genuine intimacy, proving just how much they’ve grown since their last UK appearance.

Season’s Greetings have always existed on the edges of K-pop’s release cycle, but in 2026 they feel more revealing than ever. Designed to live on desks and inside planners for an entire year, these releases show how idols are being repositioned as steady presence. Across this

On March 20, BTS will release their first full-length album together in nearly four years – following a period defined not by creative retreat, but by mandatory military service. Rather than easing back in, the group are returning with intent: a 14-track album positioned as a

BTS Are Not Returning – They’re Repositioning https://t.co/xcXDuCW1eV When BTS release their fifth full-length album on March 20, 2026, it will mark their first group album in nearly four years. That gap, however, was never a conventional hiatus. It was defined by mandatory

ZICO returns with DUET, a new single featuring Lilas (ikura of YOASOBI). Built on contrast rather than compromise, the track pairs fluid rap with emotionally charged vocals, letting Korean and Japanese lyrics coexist naturally. Less a novelty collab, more a meeting of

In 2025, fashion didn’t just flirt with K-pop – it committed. What once felt like strategic front-row placements turned into something far more deliberate: runway closings, global campaigns, and ambassadors positioned as creative partners rather than accessories. Luxury houses