Vernon Enlists, Releases Farewell Single 'I'll Be Back' Vernon. Photo: TV10 via YouTube / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0) SEVENTEEN’s Vernon marked his military enlistment with a gift for fans. The self-composed single “I’ll Be Back” arrived August 20, the same day he began his mandatory service, giving CARATs a new song to hold onto … Read more
OURBIRTHDAY Debuts: JYP’s New Girl Group, Explained Photo via Pexels JYP Entertainment’s first new girl group in four years has officially arrived. OURBIRTHDAY held its debut showcase “OURBIRTHDAY PARTY” on August 19, introducing a seven-member, multinational lineup with the title track “SQUEEZY.” FAQ Who are the members of OURBIRTHDAY? The seven members are Guk Cho-rok, … Read more
Hwang Minhyun Announces PEACH-BLOSSOM Fan Meeting Tour Hwang Minhyun. Photo: Marie Claire Korea via YouTube / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0) Hwang Minhyun is heading back on the road. PLEDIS Entertainment announced the singer and actor’s 2026 fan meeting tour “PEACH-BLOSSOM,” kicking off in Seoul this October before stops in Tokyo, Macau, and Taipei. FAQ … Read more
Lisa Sets MTV VMAs Record With Four 2026 Nominations Lisa. Photo: K-POPIT via YouTube / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0) Lisa just became the most-nominated K-pop soloist in MTV Video Music Awards history. Her music video for “Dream,” featuring actor Kentaro Sakaguchi, picked up four nominations for the 2026 ceremony, pushing her career total to … Read more
Jennie's FALLEN ANGEL EP: Release Date Confirmed Updated August 24, 2026: Jennie’s new EP now has an official title and release date. Details below, with our original coverage of the comeback announcement preserved further down. Confirmed: Fallen Angel Arrives August 28 Jennie’s new digital EP is officially titled “FALLEN ANGEL,” set for release August 28 … Read more
2026 Fact Music Awards Reveals Special Stage Lineup Photo via Pexels The 2026 The Fact Music Awards revealed its special stage lineup on August 19, promising fresh takes on hit songs, cross-group collaborations, and several first-ever live performances ahead of the September 19 ceremony in Busan. FAQ When are the 2026 Fact Music Awards? The … Read more
BOYNEXTDOOR’s Boom Boom Boom: New Japanese Single Out Now BOYNEXTDOOR. Photo: tenasia / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0) BOYNEXTDOOR released “Boom Boom Boom” on August 18, a new Japanese digital single arriving just days before the group kicks off the Japan leg of its first world tour. FAQ When did BOYNEXTDOOR release Boom Boom Boom? … Read more
NMIXX Announces World Tour Finale in Incheon NMIXX. Photo: David Lee / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) NMIXX is bringing its first world tour home for one last run. On August 17, the group announced the “EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER” finale, a three-day concert set for November 27 to 29 at Inspire Arena in Incheon, … Read more
LUCY's Choi Sang-yeop Announces Marriage This August Choi Sang-yeop. Photo: KNTV via YouTube / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0) LUCY’s Choi Sang-yeop is getting married. His agency, MYSTIC STORY, confirmed on August 17 that the band’s vocalist and guitarist will tie the knot this August in a private ceremony, marking one of the more low-key … Read more
BIGBANG Named Honorary Ambassadors for Korea's Space Agency BIGBANG’s 20th anniversary keeps finding new ways to celebrate. South Korea’s Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) named the group its first-ever honorary ambassadors on August 14, 2026, pairing K-pop’s biggest legacy act with the country’s growing space program. Frequently Asked Questions When was BIGBANG named KASA’s honorary ambassador? … Read more