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Photo Credits: WAY BETTER WAY BETTER's 2026 World Tour 'Global Warming' is set to electrify North America, with YYJ (You Am I) joining as a featured act. The tour, promoted through a striking poster teaser, is generating excitement among fans for its blend of alternative rock and indie pop, with dates scheduled for major cities across the continent in August and September 2026.​ WAY BETTER & YYJ: Background and History WAY BETTER is a rising indie rock collective known for their energetic live performances and genre-blending sound, drawing from alternative, pop, and electronic influences. The group has built a loyal

Photo Credits: SM Entertainment EXO’s “I’m Home” MV has made a powerful comeback, resonating deeply with fans and topping YouTube’s most-viewed K-pop music videos just days after its release, amassing over 1.4 million views on December 14, 2025, and trending at #1 worldwide. The emotional winter ballad features the group’s six-member lineup—Suho, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun, and Lay—marking a rare reunion after months of speculation and lineup changes, including the absence of CBX (Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin) due to ongoing legal disputes with SM Entertainment.​ Fan reactions have been overwhelmingly emotional and positive. Many viewers reported being moved to tears by

Photo Credits: SM Entertainment EXO is making a powerful comeback with their 8th full-length album, "REVERXE," set for release in the first quarter of 2026. This new album marks a return to the group's iconic debut-era concept, spotlighting the members' individual superpowers such as teleportation and water manipulation, and weaving a surreal narrative within everyday settings. The group will reunite with six members: Suho, Kai, D.O., Chanyeol, Sehun, and Lay, reigniting the magic that made EXO a global phenomenon.​ The concept photos and MV teaser for "I'm Home" reveal a nostalgic and emotional atmosphere, with each member portrayed in distinct,

Photo Credits: Tango Music (South Korea) UKISS's Shin Soohyun is set to make a stylish comeback with his new mini album, "Gray.", releasing on January 7, 2026. The first concept photos, unveiled on December 10, 2025, showcase a sleek, mature aesthetic that hints at the album's introspective and sophisticated mood. Soohyun, a key member of the veteran K-pop group U-KISS, is known for his strong vocals and charismatic stage presence, and this solo project marks a fresh chapter in his career.​ Mini Album: "Gray." Concept and Style "Gray." promises a nuanced blend of emotional depth and modern pop sensibility. The concept

Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Festival de Viña del Mar NMIXX is set to make history in 2026 by becoming the first K-pop group to perform at the prestigious Viña del Mar International Song Festival, scheduled for February 22–27 in Chile. The group will also embark on their debut world tour, "EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER," covering Europe, the UK, and North America, marking a major milestone for the JYP Entertainment act.​ NMIXX History and Background NMIXX debuted on February 22, 2022, with their single album "Ad Mare," quickly gaining attention for their unique sound blending pop, hip-hop, and EDM elements. The

Photo Credits: WAKEONE Entertainment ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1) is an eight-member global boy group forged in the pressure cooker of Mnet’s survival show BOYS II PLANET and now moving fast toward a full-scale debut. With a name that blends “ALPHA” (aiming for the top), “DRIVE” (relentless passion), and “ONE” (a united team), ALD1 position themselves as a single engine built to deliver high-impact “K-pop catharsis” on stage.​ New global rookies ALD1 gather finalists Junseo, Arno, Leo, Geonwoo, Sangwon, Xinlong, Anxin, and Sanghyeon into one multinational lineup under WAKEONE Entertainment, carrying over the intense 26 million-plus global votes that shaped the

Photo Credits: FNC Entertainment (에프엔씨엔터테인먼트)  2026 ‘3LOGY’ Oceania dates The 2026 CNBLUE LIVE WORLD TOUR ‘3LOGY’ in Oceania brings the band to three key cities: Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland. According to the official notice, the dates and venues are: Melbourne – Palais Theatre on 12 March 2026 (Thursday), Sydney – Sydney Event Centre on 14 March 2026 (Saturday), and Auckland – Victory Convention Centre on 17 March 2026 (Tuesday).​ Promotional materials state that these shows form part of a larger 2026 world tour that begins in Seoul and travels through Asia before reaching Oceania. The tour is described as continuing

Photo Credits: Rolling Stone UK. BigHit Music Jungkook of BTS is set to front the December 2025 issue of Rolling Stone UK in a high-impact global exclusive, with a teaser cover already sending ARMY into a preorder frenzy. The shoot aligns with BTS’s anticipated 2026 group comeback, positioning Jungkook as both a solo powerhouse and the face of the group’s next chapter.​ Cover concept and visuals The December 2025 Rolling Stone UK cover is part of a tri-country visual project, with variant covers planned for the UK, Japan, and Korea, previewed through a bold teaser image. Jungkook’s styling leans into