RM of BTS injured his ankle Thursday, just two days before the group’s comeback show, Big Hit Music said Friday. According to the agency, the injury occurred during a rehearsal Thursday. RM was taken to a hospital for a detailed examination and was diagnosed with a sprain of the accessory navicular, a partial ligament tear and a talus contusion. Medical staff advised him to wear a cast and minimize movement for at least two weeks to focus on recovery. Despite the injury, RM expressed a strong de

Hyoyeon of Girls' Generation is set to return with the new single “Moveurbody” on Monday at 6 p.m., SM Entertainment announced Thursday. The track fuses Brazilian phonk and hard techno into a high-energy hybrid sound, powered by Hyoyeon’s dynamic vocals and a pulsating rave atmosphere. She participated in the song’s writing, composition and arrangement, delivering lyrics with a commanding message that urges listeners to dance. Since debuting as a DJ with “Sober” in 2018, Hyoyeon has established

Enhypen is showing strong staying power on Billboard charts in the US, continuing upward momentum weeks after the last release. According to the latest chart dated March 21, the group’s seventh EP, “The Sin : Vanish,” jumped 74 spots to No. 61 on the Billboard 200. Since debuting at No. 2 on the Jan. 17 chart, the album has remained on the ranking for eight consecutive weeks. The release also performed well across other album charts. It reclaimed the top spot on Billboard's world albums chart, a

Suga of BTS has co-authored “MIND Program,” a newly published manual introducing a music-based approach to social skills development, released on Tuesday. According to Severance Hospital in Seoul, the MIND program (Music, Interaction, Network and Diversity) is designed to support children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder through structured musical engagement. Unlike traditional social training models that depend on language comprehension and cognitive ability, the program encourages

June 2013 — BTS debuts under Big Hit Entertainment with the single album “2 Cool 4 Skool.” May 2015 — The group gains international momentum with “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1,” beginning the influential “HYYH” series. Nov. 2017 — BTS becomes the first K-pop group to perform at the American Music Awards, performing “DNA.” May 2018 — BTS releases its third LP “Love Yourself: Tear,” becoming the first K-pop act to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Feb. 2019 — BTS presents at the Gra

Hearts2Hearts will release a Japanese-language version of its hit single “RUDE!” at midnight, SM Entertainment said Tuesday. The new version reinterprets the original song’s lyrics — which portray mischievous girls pushing back against rigid rules — in Japanese, offering a fresh charm for listeners. The track is also drawing attention as the group’s first official Japanese-language release. “RUDE!” previously performed strongly on major music platforms, peaking at No. 2 on Melon’s Top 100 and No

NCT Wish is set to release its first full-length album on April 20, according to a local media report Tuesday. The group’s last album was its third EP, “Color,” from last year. The album surpassed 1.39 million copies in first-week sales, setting a personal best for the act. Its previous EP “Poppop” also hit 1.08 million copies in initial sales, becoming the group’s first million-seller. Meanwhile, the group is preparing to hold its first tour encore concerts for three days starting April 17 at t

Seoul will be marking BTS’ comeback and new album “Arirang” with a monthlong citywide celebration, featuring large-scale public events and fan programs across major landmarks in the capital. Detailed plans for “BTS The City Arirang Seoul” were unveiled Monday through the group’s global fan platform Weverse. The festival will run from March 20, the day the new album drops, through April 19. Several landmark events are scheduled for the album’s release day. Media facade displays will illuminate hi

Irene of Red Velvet will return with her first full-length solo album, marking her first solo release in about 16 months since her debut EP “Like A Flower.” “Biggest Fan” is set for release on March 30 at 6 p.m., kicking off a new round of solo promotions. The upcoming album will feature 10 tracks spanning a variety of styles, including the title track. According to SM Entertainment, “Biggest Fan” is a pop dance track built on a lively bass groove, combining narration-style rap with an addictive

As K-pop supergroup BTS prepares for its long-awaited comeback, Seoul is turning purple as hotels, landmarks and shops gear up for the group’s return. Across the capital, businesses are rolling out themed experiences tied to “BTS The City Arirang Seoul,” a citywide initiative developed with the group's entertainment company Hybe that invites fans to experience the comeback beyond the concert venue. Public institutions and city landmarks are also joining the celebration, turning large parts of Se

Riize’s second Japanese physical single “All of You” has earned platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan, the organization announced Tuesday. Released Feb. 18, the single surpassed 250,000 cumulative shipments as of February, securing platinum status in the Gold Disc category and reaffirming the group’s strong popularity in Japan. It also topped the daily singles chart on Oricon three times. Following the release, Riize held three concerts at Tokyo Dome, performing

Illit surpassed 100 million streams in Japan with its first Japanese single, “Almond Chocolate,” according to Oricon on Wednesday. The track reached the milestone on Oricon’s Weekly Streaming Ranking, becoming the group’s second song to exceed 100 million plays on the chart following “Magnetic,” which has accumulated more than 300 million streams. Released in February last year, “Almond Chocolate” was produced as the theme song for the film “It Takes More Than a Pretty Face to Fall in Love.” The

Heeseung will part with Enhypen to pursue a solo career, his agency Belift Lab announced Tuesday. The agency shared the news through the fan community platform Weverse, saying it had been discussing the group’s future direction and goals with the members. According to Belift Lab, the discussions included in-depth conversations about each member’s vision and the team’s path forward. During that process, Heeseung expressed a clear musical direction he wanted to pursue, and the agency decided to re

Jungwon of Enhypen is set to lend his voice to a Japanese film soundtrack, teaming up with singer and actor Tomohisa Yamashita for a collaborative track. According to Enhypen’s agency Belift Lab on Tuesday, Jungwon participated in the track for the upcoming Japanese film “Honest Real Estate.” The song, titled “Koe,” was partially unveiled in the film’s newly released trailer. Jungwon described the project as a meaningful experience, marking his first time singing for a movie soundtrack. “I perso

Wonpil of Day6 is set to release his first solo EP “Unpiltered” on March 30, JYP Entertainment announced Monday. The release was announced via a post on Day6's official social media channels Monday. The teaser captures Wonpil gazing through a fogged window as droplets slowly slide down from a section wiped clean, visually conveying the album’s dreamy, melancholic mood. In the clip, Wonpil’s plaintive vocals deliver the line, “I’m just breathing empty air, I’m not alright, oh God, save me,” hinti