K-pop

Compact disc sales jumped 16 percent in the first half of 2026, driven by younger listeners seeking physical media and nostalgia for Nineties music.

SEVENTEEN member Vernon released his solo single 'I'll Be Back' on August 20, 2026, hours before beginning mandatory military service in South Korea.

Little Golden Books releases an expanded "ultimate fan edition" of its KPop Demon Hunters storybook on August 18, adding 22 pages of puzzles, activities

KCON LA 2026 officially opened Friday, August 14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena under the theme "Walk in SOUL CITY.

The five-member group released the lead single on August 11 ahead of their seventh studio album BLINGY, due August 24. NCT 127 will preview new material

The K-pop octet's eight-song mini album secured 85% of the vote in Billboard's weekly new music poll.

The K-pop group has included two surprise songs in every encore since launching the ARIRANG World Tour on April 9 at Goyang Stadium in South Korea, drawing

The K-pop group released a commemorative film series featuring reunited members Minji, Hanni, Haerin and Hyein, marking four years since their 2022 debut.

BTS unveiled the music video for "Normal," the ninth track on their chart-topping album Arirang, on July 17, 2026. The video initially premiered on Spotify