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BTS Announces Comeback: New Album and World Tour Planned for 2026

South Korean pop group BTS announced their return from mandatory military service, planning a new album for Spring 2026 and a subsequent world tour, marking their comeback after a hiatus and planned staggered military service completion.

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BTS Reunion: K-Pop's Comeback Kings

BTS, a globally successful K-pop group, is reuniting after an 18-month hiatus caused by mandatory military service for its members. Their return comes amidst declining album sales and scandals within the K-pop industry, raising anticipation for a potential resurgence of the genre.

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BTS Members RM and V Complete Military Service

K-pop stars RM and V of BTS completed their 18-month mandatory South Korean military service on Tuesday, expressing gratitude to fans and promising a return to performing, leaving only three members still to finish their service.

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K-pop's Global Impact and the Evolution of Culture

At a Beijing book event on May 15, two scholars discussed "Culture: The Story of Us," tracing cultural evolution from cave paintings to K-pop, highlighting K-pop's growing academic recognition in the US and the evolving concept of culture itself.

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EPEX Concert Signals Potential Thaw in K-pop China Ban

South Korean boy band EPEX will hold the first full-scale K-pop concert in mainland China since 2016, on May 31st in Fuzhou, signaling a potential easing of cultural restrictions and a significant business opportunity for the K-pop industry following years of strained relations due to the THAAD depl...

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Jennie's "Like Jennie" Debuts on Billboard Pop Airplay Chart, Surpassing Blackpink's Group Achievements

Jennie's "Like Jennie" debuts at No. 40 on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart, marking her third solo entry, surpassing her Blackpink bandmate Rosé and exceeding Blackpink's group entries, showcasing her individual success in the American market.

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K-Pop Star's Public Coming Out Sparks Debate in South Korea

K-pop star Bain publicly came out as gay during a Los Angeles concert in April 2025, a bold move in South Korea's conservative entertainment industry, sparking significant debate and positive reactions from fans and LGBTQ+ communities globally.

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Rosé's "Apt." Ties Record for Longest-Charting K-pop Song on Billboard Hot 100

Rosé and Bruno Mars' "Apt." song ties the record for the longest-charting K-pop song on the Billboard Hot 100 after 33 weeks, despite a recent decline in overall chart positions; its continued success in digital sales suggests it might break the record soon.

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Lisa's "Moonlit Floor" Surpasses BTS on Billboard Chart

Lisa's "Moonlit Floor" re-enters Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart at No. 28, marking its 11th week and surpassing BTS's "Butter" to become the fifth-longest-running K-pop hit on the chart.

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K-Pop Group Big Ocean: Redefining Music with Technology and Inclusion

Big Ocean, a three-member South Korean K-pop group with hearing impairments, uses assistive technology and sign language in their performances, achieving international success with a European tour and second mini-album release, while inspiring their global fanbase to learn sign language.

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Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop Documentary Premieres May 13

Amazon's new documentary, "Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop," premiering May 13th, explores the life and career of the K-pop industry's influential founder of SM Entertainment, including his recent ousting and launch of A2O Entertainment's "Zalpha Pop" genre.

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Rosé's "Apt." Sets New Chart Record, Outlasting BTS

Rosé's "Apt." reached a new peak at No. 16 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, surpassing BTS's "Butter" to become the fourth-longest-charting K-pop song on the list after spending 11 weeks on the chart, and also charting on Billboard's Adult Pop Airplay (No. 4) and Pop Airplay (No. 9) charts.

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