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K-pop

With temples, churches, citizens and city officials pitching in, Busan braces itself for BTS’ homecoming

Kpop boy band BTS perform onstage during a comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21 in Seoul.
Kpop boy band BTS perform onstage during a comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21 in Seoul.

K-pop boy band BigBang to perform at National Stadium on Oct 17 as part of reunion tour

BigBang, consisting of (from left) G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung, performing at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival on April 12.
BigBang, consisting of (from left) G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung, performing at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival on April 12.

Beyond Dreamers: 2026 World Cup soundtrack more K-pop-heavy than ever

A promotional poster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show featuring BTS, Madonna and Shakira.
A promotional poster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show featuring BTS, Madonna and Shakira.

Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung, actor Jung Kyung-ho confirm split after 14 years

The couple began dating in 2012 and publicly acknowledged their relationship in 2014.
The couple began dating in 2012 and publicly acknowledged their relationship in 2014.

K-pop girl group Itzy to return to Singapore Indoor Stadium for Oct 3 concert

South Korean girl group Itzy comprises (from left) Yuna, Chaeryeong, Yeji, Ryujin and Lia.
South Korean girl group Itzy comprises (from left) Yuna, Chaeryeong, Yeji, Ryujin and Lia.

At least $11,000 lost to BTS Singapore concert ticket scams in less than a week

There were at least 14 reported cases linked to fake concert tickets from fraudsters since June 1.
There were at least 14 reported cases linked to fake concert tickets from fraudsters since June 1.

About 220,000 BTS Singapore concert tickets sold, with Klook the last to sell out

BTS has sold out arenas around the world, with some stadiums adding an additional concert.
BTS has sold out arenas around the world, with some stadiums adding an additional concert.

BTS Singapore concert tickets sell out on Ticketmaster, limited quantity still available on Klook

Tickets for the Live Nation presale sold out at about 4pm on June 4.
Tickets for the Live Nation presale sold out at about 4pm on June 4.

Carousell suspends BTS Singapore concert ticket sales on platform to deter scams

BTS are scheduled to hold four concerts at the National Stadium on Dec 17, 19, 20 and 22.
BTS are scheduled to hold four concerts at the National Stadium on Dec 17, 19, 20 and 22.

Style News

K-pop stars Minnie and Mingi to make Singapore appearances at Owndays and MCM pop-ups

Minnie from I-dle (left) will be in town with her bandmates for their June 13 concert, while Mingi of Ateez will make his appearance at MCM's 50th anniversary pop-up.
Minnie from I-dle (left) will be in town with her bandmates for their June 13 concert, while Mingi of Ateez will make his appearance at MCM's 50th anniversary pop-up.

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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.