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Sixteen humanoid robots dancing in Times Square is not exactly an everyday sight. On September 21, the unusual scene brought K-Pop, robotics, and a crowd of curious New Yorkers together before the robots headed to Rockefeller Center, where another unexpected moment was waiting: a humanoid robot standing beside the man it was modeled after. Photo provided by Galaxy Corporation Co., Ltd. The scenes were part of Galaxy Corporation’s New York appearance for the UN International D

SOTA HANAMURA has found an unexpected subject for his latest solo release: ramen. Released September 18, “キミヲサガシテタ Searching for You” serves as the new TV commercial song for Osaka-born ramen chain Dotonbori Kamukura, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, while giving SOTA another opportunity to explore the urban pop sound developing around his solo work. Best known as the main vocalist of Da-iCE, SOTA began building his solo career in 2026 with the digital pre

XG returns with “DEPENDS,” a new digital single released November 6 and the group's first new music since January's THE CORE - 核. Rather than arriving with another large statement, the song takes a more reflective approach, built around the idea that not every question about identity, growth, or the future has an immediate answer. JURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA, and COCONA officially debuted as XG on March 18, 2022, with “Tippy Toes,” establishing a group that has

Some dreams start with a plan. Others start with refusing to give up. For Black Clover 2nd Season, ONE OR EIGHT turns that idea into “Yellow Brick Road,” a new song built around the same determination that has kept Asta moving forward. ONE OR EIGHT has been building its own path around that same mentality since making its debut in August 2024. The eight-member group—MIZUKI, NEO, REIA, RYOTA, SOUMA, TAKERU, TSUBASA, and YUGA—takes its name from the Japanese phrase “ichi ka bac

On September 1, Number_i stepped onto the field at Dodger Stadium for a moment that carried meaning well beyond the baseball game itself. Sho Hirano, Yuta Jinguji, and Yuta Kishi were invited to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers game, giving the Japanese trio another memorable introduction to American audiences. Formed in 2024, Number_i brings together Sho Hirano, Yuta Jinguji, and Yuta Kishi, three artists who entered a new chapter of their careers

What happens when the actress starring in a love story also writes the song that plays when the story starts to hurt? Riho Sayashi is giving audiences an unusually personal answer with “幸福失格 (Koufuku Shikkaku),” the ending theme for the upcoming live-action drama 付き合ってあげてもいいかな (How Do We Relationship?), in which she also takes the lead role. The Japanese pop single arrives August 31, putting Sayashi’s own words and voice alongside a story about love, loneliness, and the fear

Twenty years of ONE OK ROCK is a lot of music to fit onto one record, but ONE OK ROCK: A DECADE OF GREATEST HITS is taking on the challenge with 18 tracks that trace some of the band's biggest moments while leaving room for something completely new. Arriving October 30 via Fueled by Ramen/Atlantic Records, the collection will feature the brand-new song “Fever” alongside fan favorites spanning the band's international rise and most recent era. Formed in Tokyo in 2005, ONE OK R

Internationally acclaimed solo K-pop superstar CHUNG HA will be ending her exclusive contract with MORE VISION, on September 21, 2026, thereby marking the end of a strategic period of three years, as part of the boutique label established by musician and entrepreneur Jay Park. This strategic decision, arrived at after thorough discussions at the executive level, indicates the emergence of maturity in the South Korean music industry, where such major transitions are being unde

The effect of shining light on success tends to cast the efforts behind those successes into darkness. In the case of Lisa, who was born Pranpriya Manoban, her ascent to international fame in pop music has been a story not only of exceptional achievement but of perseverance through struggle. Before Lisa was entertaining crowds around the world in her position as a lead performer in BLACKPINK, her development as an artist occurred in the rigorous environment of the Korean pop

Ten years since the launch of NCT DREAM as the young face of SM Entertainment’s bold NCT project, the band is marking its second decade with an action that has far-reaching implications beyond the signing of a contract renewal deal. According to an announcement made by SM Entertainment on August 20, Renjun, Jeno, Jaemin, Chenle and Jisung renewed their exclusive contracts with the company, while Haechan who had already renewed his contract would still be a member of NCT DREAM

KCON LA 2026 is giving fans another reason to make their way to the Toyota Music Den Stage, with ILLIT officially joining the stage lineup for this weekend’s festival. Making its KCON LA debut this year, Toyota Music Den is bringing intimate performances, artist interactions and immersive fan experiences to the festival grounds, creating another space for fans to get closer to the artists they came to Los Angeles to see. While the stage already featured a lineup of rising K-P

Head In The Clouds Music & Arts Festival has always represented more than just a lineup of performances. Since its creation, the festival has become a cultural gathering point where music, art, food, and Asian identity come together to create an experience built around community. Now, as Head In The Clouds prepares to return to Brookside at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena on August 8, 2026, fans around the world will have a new way to experience the festival through an exclusive li

For fans around the world, KCON has always been more than a concert. It is a place where music, culture, and community come together, creating moments that extend far beyond the stage. Since its launch, KCON has continued evolving alongside its global fanbase, finding new ways to celebrate not only the artists who inspire millions but also the stories, creativity, and culture that connect fans to Korea. At KCON LA 2026, that vision expands once again with the debut of K-STORY

Since their debut, XG have consistently challenged expectations of what a global pop group can be, building a career that extends far beyond conventional industry boundaries. Comprised of JURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA, and COCONA, the seven-member group has become synonymous with innovation, combining genre-defying music, cinematic visuals, and elite performance skills into a distinctive identity that continues to resonate with audiences across the world. Rather t

KCON LA 2026 is already shaping up to be one of the biggest celebrations of Korean culture, music, and fandom in the United States, but this year’s convention is adding a little more chaos, a little more attitude, and a whole lot of Kuromi energy. Sanrio’s iconic mischievous character will make her KCON LA debut with a first-of-its-kind live activation, bringing fans directly into her world through an immersive experience, special performances, exclusive giveaways, and unforg

The search for the next generation of global K-Pop stars has officially begun. Following the success of previous global audition projects that introduced groups with international fanbases, CJ ENM’s Mnet and Universal Music Group’s REPUBLIC Collective are joining forces for a new chapter in global talent discovery with GIRLS PLANET 2027, an upcoming girl group debut project set to premiere in 2027. The large-scale partnership aims to create a new global girl group by combinin

The surprise release of "babo" could not have arrived at a more exciting time for wave to earth. The release arrives ahead of their highly anticipated third album, bad pieces, set for release on August 7, and gives fans another glimpse into what is shaping up to be one of the band's most ambitious and emotionally driven eras yet. Since debuting in 2019, wave to earth has steadily built a reputation as one of Korea's most captivating indie bands, creating music that feels int

KCON LA 2026 is preparing to deliver one of its biggest and most unforgettable years yet. Returning to Los Angeles from August 14 through August 16, the world's largest K-Culture festival is once again transforming downtown Los Angeles into "K-SOUL CITY," bringing together some of the biggest names in Korean entertainment for three days of music, culture, and once in a lifetime experiences. This year, however, the festival is raising the stakes even higher with emotional reun

KCON LA 2026 continues to prove that it is much more than a music festival. As excitement builds for this year's celebration, KCON has introduced its inaugural lineup of KCON Messengers, welcoming ALPHA DRIVE ONE, Chef Edward Lee, and PARK EUN BIN to represent some of the most influential pillars of Korean culture. While K-Pop remains at the heart of the festival, this newest initiative reinforces KCON's mission of inviting fans to experience every aspect of Korean lifestyle,

KCON LA 2026 surprised festivalgoers with the announcement of its first slate of exclusive M COUNTDOWN Special Stages, setting the tone for what is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated festival weekends of the year. Known for bringing fans never-before-seen collaborations, special unit stages, and one-time-only performances, KCON continues to redefine what a concert experience can be. These stages are moments built specifically for KCON, where artists step out