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  • BLACKPINK Celebrates 3rd Mini Album ‘DEADLINE’ with Unique City-Wide Promotion

    BLACKPINK is meeting fans through a unique promotion connecting downtown Seoul to celebrate the release of their 3rd mini-album, ‘DEADLINE’.

    YG Entertainment announced on the 27th that it will hold the “BLACKPINK 3rd MINI ALBUM [DEADLINE] HOURGLASS TOUR” from March 1st to 9th.

     This promotion will be operated at four locations: the Same Hapjeong, Soundwave Yeongdeungpo Times Square, Musinsa Standard Seongsu, and Ktown4u COEX. By connecting these four points around the National Museum of Korea, an hourglass shape is completed, adding meaning by spatially realizing the concept of the album title, ‘DEADLINE.’

    Purchasing the album at each store provides a stamp and exclusive image benefits for each location. Furthermore, after collecting all four stamps, a special reward consisting of a poster set and an hourglass-shaped stand will be presented at any of the participating stores. While online and offline purchase benefits are identical, offline purchases offer double the rewards and the opportunity to participate in the stamp tour.

    YG stated, “This is a project designed for fans to directly experience the message and symbolism that BLACKPINK has infused into ‘DEADLINE,’” adding, “It will be a special journey of completing an hourglass in the heart of Seoul.”

    Meanwhile, BLACKPINK released their 3rd mini-album, ‘DEADLINE,’ today (the 27th) at 2 PM (KST).

    The album features a total of five tracks, including the title song ‘GO,’ the pre-release single ‘JUMP,’ ‘Me and my,’ ‘Champion,’ and ‘Fxxxboy.’

    [ONLINE-KOREA：Letter from Korea]

    With major events like BTS performing at Gwanghwamun and BLACKPINK’s collaboration with the National Museum, incredible milestones continue to unfold. To be honest, even as a Korean, I am constantly amazed by the ongoing popularity of the Korean Wave😮❗

    Sometimes, I find it quite surprising why there is so much interest.

    From music, movies, and dramas to the recent hit animation K-Pop Demon Hunters and our overall culture, I feel that South Korea is receiving an overwhelming amount of interest and love from all over the world❤️

    However, I believe that things cannot always go smoothly. That is why I hope everyone in their respective fields continues to strive to repay your love and interest without ever betraying your trust, ensuring South Korea remains a country that deserves your support. Of course, we at ONLINE-KOREA will also do our very best💪🙂❗

  • EXO Returns After 2.5 Years with New Album ‘REVERXE’

    EXO is set to return after two years and six months, marking their comeback with a special showcase.

    The group will release its eighth full-length album, REVERXE, on January 19, 2026. All nine tracks will be unveiled across major music streaming platforms at 6 p.m. KST, followed by a showcase event starting at 7:30 p.m. at Kyung Hee University’s Peace Hall in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul.

    At the showcase, EXO will perform songs from REVERXE and share various behind-the-scenes stories related to the album, celebrating their long-awaited comeback together with fans in the same venue. With the group’s first full album release in over two years, anticipation among fans is running high.

  • TWICE to Headline Historic Solo Shows at Japan’s National Stadium

    TWICE will make history next April as the first foreign act to headline a solo concert at Japan’s National Stadium in Tokyo.

    The group’s agency announced on the 7th through its official Japanese SNS channels that TWICE has added new dates to their sixth world tour “THIS IS FOR,” confirming three solo shows at the National Stadium on April 25, 26, and 28 in 2026.

    The concerts will be staged in a massive 360-degree full-seating format, accommodating approximately 80,000 attendees per show and an estimated total of 240,000 across all three dates. This marks the first time a foreign artist will perform a standalone concert at the National Stadium.

    In September, TWICE drew a total of 400,000 attendees during their Japan dome tour, part of their ongoing world tour, affirming their status as one of the strongest ticket-selling K-pop girl groups. Their declaration at the final Tokyo Dome show—promising to “step onto an even bigger stage”—has now become a reality with this unprecedented National Stadium announcement.

  • BABYMONSTER Unveils Eerie New Visual with Mysterious Mask

    On the 5th, K-pop group BABYMONSTER surprised fans by unveiling a mysterious image on YG Entertainment’s official blog.

    The poster features figures whose identities are concealed by a perfectly placed mask, with striking long red hair creating a bold contrast that gives off an eerie sense of tension.

    This mysterious mood ties in with the previously released content “EVER DREAM THIS GIRL?”, which had already intrigued fans with its black-and-white noisy portraits of the members and lines that seemed to search for a girl from a dream. The addition of these enigmatic figures has heightened curiosity and left a lingering impact.

    Music fans are now engrossed in connecting the dots between the two visuals, speculating whether this is part of the promotion for their second mini-album WE GO UP or the beginning of a new project. Either way, the introduction of this unique content has captured the attention of fans, eager to see what’s next.

  • H1-KEY to Perform at Korea-Japan All-Star Baseball Game

    Girl group H1-KEY will take the stage for a special performance at the Korea-Japan Dream Players Game 2025 supported by DAISO, held at Es Con Field Hokkaido in Japan on October 30.

    The event commemorates the 60th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan and aims to strengthen friendship and trust through sports and cultural exchange. Legendary baseball players from both nations will participate, with H1-KEY adding star power to the event through their celebratory stage performance.

    H1-KEY officially launched their activities in Japan this year, releasing their debut Japanese album Lovestruck in August. The group has actively promoted through showcases and media appearances in Tokyo and Osaka, achieving No. 3 on the Oricon Daily Album Chart upon release. Their upcoming performance at a major stadium, just three months after their Japanese debut, marks another milestone in their expanding career.

  • GIRLSET to Return with New Digital Single “Little Miss” on November 14

    JYP Entertainment’s global girl group GIRLSET will return on November 14 with their new digital single Little Miss.

    On October 31, JYP revealed the album cover art via the group’s official social media channels, announcing GIRLSET’s long-awaited comeback. The digital single Little Miss and its title track of the same name will showcase the group’s vibrant energy and musical versatility.

    In the teaser image, the members hold unique weapons and strike confident poses reminiscent of movie heroines. Their bold styling, kitschy motifs like hearts and stars, and sparks flying between members all heighten anticipation for the upcoming release.

    Little Miss marks GIRLSET’s first comeback in about three months since Commas, released in August. Following their debut phase, the group continues to define their limitless future and artistic identity through this new release, signaling another step forward in GIRLSET’s evolution.

    The new digital single Little Miss will be released globally at midnight (local time) on November 14.

  • CRAVITY to Drop New Album Dare to Crave : Epilogue on November 10

    The K-pop group CRAVITY has unveiled the tracklist for their upcoming album.

    On the 28th, their agency, Starship Entertainment, shared the tracklist for their 2nd full-length album Dare to Crave : Epilogue, set to release on November 10.

    According to the tracklist, the album consists of 15 songs, combining 12 tracks from their previously released album Dare to Crave (released in June) with 3 new tracks.

    The album will feature the title track “Lemonade Fever,” along with new songs “OXYGEN” and “Everyday.” Additionally, the album includes previously released hits like “On My Way,” “SWISH,” “SET NET G0?!,” “Rendez-vous,” “PARANOIA,” “Straight Up To Heaven,” “Stadium,” “Marionette,” “Underdog,” “Click, Flash, Pow,” “Love Me Again,” and “Wish Upon A Star.”

    Following the trend from their previous album, the members have actively participated in the creation of the tracks. Both “Lemonade Fever” and “OXYGEN” feature lyrics written by Serim and Allen. Allen also showcases his growing musical talent with his self-composed song “Everyday.”

    Dare to Crave : Epilogue will be available on all major online music platforms on November 10.

  • KiiKii Transforms into Characters in New Web Novel, Releases New Single

    The girl group KiiKii is transforming into the main characters of a new web novel.

    According to their agency, Starship Entertainment, the web novel Dear.X: Tomorrow’s Me to Today’s Me starring KiiKii will be launched on KakaoPage on November 4.

    Dear.X: Tomorrow’s Me to Today’s Me is a modern fantasy web novel that explores the friendships and adventures of a group of girls on the brink of their teenage years. The novel follows KiiKii’s journey into another world, where each member transforms into a character with unique traits. They face their loneliness and fears, seeking out friends and completing quests to return to their original world.

    The novel’s writer, Kim Pan, also penned the original novel for the popular drama Sonjae on My Back, starring Byun Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon. Kim Pan conducted multiple interviews over ten months to capture the vibrant world of KiiKii and the individual personalities of the members. The narrative is designed to be both easy to follow and exciting, while providing fans with exclusive questions and TMI content from the group, adding an extra layer of fun to the story.

    In addition, KiiKii will release a new single, To Me From Me, that shares the same world as Dear.X: Tomorrow’s Me to Today’s Me. The song will be released at 6:00 PM on November 4, the same time the web novel is available on KakaoPage.

  • 7-Eleven Unveils ‘New Wave Plus’ Store in Myeongdong, Combining K-Pop & K-Food

    7-Eleven has unveiled its upgraded store concept, ‘New Wave Plus,’ in Myeongdong, Seoul, as part of its next-generation franchise model.

    ‘New Wave Plus’ is a new concept store that enhances the experience of K-food and offers a blend of Korean cultural and fun experiences. Myeongdong, a famous tourist hotspot, has been selected as the first location for this concept.

    The Myeongdong store has strengthened the original ‘New Wave’ model by incorporating immersive sensory experiences. The store spans about 110 pyeong (363.63㎡) near exit 8 of Myeongdong Station and features food stations, fashion & beauty, K-Ramen zones, and new participatory content such as a global K-POP fandom zone and K-event zone.

    A pop-up zone selling K-pop idol goods occupies over 10% of the total store space. Additionally, a “Nuguri Ramen Shop” corner created in partnership with Nongshim features instant ramen-making stations decorated with Nuguri character models. Considering the high proportion of foreign tourists (over 70%), the store also includes a space for selling various souvenirs.

    Furthermore, 7-Eleven plans to open the ‘New Wave Myeongdong Daero’ and ‘New Wave Daejeon Lotte’ stores by the end of the month and is planning further openings in non-capital regions later this year.

  • NMIXX Sweeps Charts and Wins 5 Music Shows with ‘Blue Valentine

    K-pop girl group NMIXX has cemented its position as a next-generation powerhouse, sweeping domestic and global charts with its first full-length album, “Blue Valentine.”

    Released on October 13, the 12-track album builds on the group’s signature “MIXX POP” genre — first introduced in their debut track “O.O” — blending diverse musical styles into a bold and cohesive sound. Critics praised the project as “the album that fully defines NMIXX’s identity.”

    The title track “Blue Valentine” soared to No. 1 on Melon’s Top 100 just one week after release, maintaining the top spot on daily charts for three consecutive days. It also dominated major music rankings including Melon HOT 100, Bugs, FLO, Circle Download Chart, and Hanteo Weekly Album Chart.

    On music shows, NMIXX claimed five consecutive wins, topping MBC M’s Show! Champion (22nd), Mnet’s M Countdown (23rd), KBS2’s Music Bank (24th), MBC’s Show! Music Core (25th), and SBS’s Inkigayo (26th).

    Members Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, BAE, Jiwoo, and Kyujin impressed fans with flawless live vocals during encore stages, showcasing their musical growth and confidence.

    Following the success of their album, NMIXX will kick off their first world tour, “EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER,” starting with a two-day concert in Incheon Inspire Arena on November 29–30, before heading overseas.