K-pop

Why K-pop is having a Brazilian funk moment

South Korean K-pop girl group Aespa performing at Pacaembu Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Sept 4, 2026. Back in 2023, they released a Brazilian funk-infused Tropkillaz remix of Better Things.

K-pop choreography splits along gender lines: harder for boy groups, freer for girl groups

At a press conference for NCT 127’s seventh LP Blingy in southern Seoul, the members repeatedly singled out the title track’s choreography as one of the most physically demanding of their career.

Blackpink’s Lisa says she hid past relationships as K-pop star

Blackpink Lisa’s documentary Always Lalisa will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept 11.

Girls’ Generation’s Yoona to appear at Ion Orchard on Sept 11 for Sulwhasoo pop-up event

K-pop singer and actress Yoona with Sulwhasoo’s Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream.

Bang Si-hyuk, founder of BTS agency Hybe, referred to prosecutors: Report

The police allege that Bang Si-hyuk misled investors ahead of Hybe’s 2020 listing.

G-Dragon’s voice is now a 1.7m sculpture in Seoul

The 170cm tall sculpture cast in resin and steel is lit from within by LEDs.

Los Angeles declares ‘BTS Week’ as world tour lands in US city

The shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept 1 and 2 and Sept 5 and 6 will mark BTS’ first concerts at the venue in nearly five years.

BTS’ Jimin notches 1st solo platinum certification in Japan with ‘Who’

This is the first time Jimin has achieved the feat on his own with a single, and the second time ove

Katseye’s Sophia to sit out European tour amid ongoing hiatus

G-Dragon documentary set for Disney+ release in 2027

The project is expected to trace G-Dragon’s influence on K-pop while exploring his career as a solo artiste and his role in the boy band BigBang.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.