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K-pop

K-pop boy band BigBang make long-awaited return to the global stage at Coachella

The Coachella set was Big Bang's first full-scale group performance since the Last Dance tour in 2017.
The Coachella set was Big Bang's first full-scale group performance since the Last Dance tour in 2017.

Girl group Katseye member Megan’s Singaporean mum celebrates singer’s Coachella debut

Katseye's Megan Skiendiel with her Singaporean mother, Sylvia Lee, at the first weekend of music festival Coachella 2026.
Katseye's Megan Skiendiel with her Singaporean mother, Sylvia Lee, at the first weekend of music festival Coachella 2026.

Actor Benjamin Heng’s daughter was in Seoul for SM Entertainment K-pop trainee auditions

Singaporean actor Benjamin Heng with his daughter Sophie, a student in K-pop training academy SM Universe (Singapore)'s  inaugural Professional Training Programme.
Singaporean actor Benjamin Heng with his daughter Sophie, a student in K-pop training academy SM Universe (Singapore)'s  inaugural Professional Training Programme.

BTS kick off Arirang world tour with spectacular rain show in Goyang

Fireworks explode at a stadium BTS is performing in Goyang, South Korea on April 9, 2026.
Fireworks explode at a stadium BTS is performing in Goyang, South Korea on April 9, 2026.

K-pop star Heeseung begins solo chapter under new name Evan following exit from boy band Enhypen

Evan's new music is expected to differ from that of Enhypen.
Evan's new music is expected to differ from that of Enhypen.

AI glasses, robot concerts: G-Dragon’s agency eyes launch of entertainment tech in K-pop experiment

Founder Choi Yong-ho on April 8 outlined the Galaxy Corp's broader ambition to position itself as an “entertainment technology” firm through a slate of new initiatives.
Founder Choi Yong-ho on April 8 outlined the Galaxy Corp's broader ambition to position itself as an “entertainment technology” firm through a slate of new initiatives.

‘I’m not perfect’: BTS’ Jungkook apologises for live stream behaviour ahead of Arirang world tour

BTS' Jungkook in a Weverse live stream on April 8
BTS' Jungkook in a Weverse live stream on April 8

K-pop star Cha Eun-woo pays full tax bill, reported at $11.2 million

Cha Eun-woo said that he would “faithfully cooperate with any remaining procedures” and apologised for causing public concern.
Cha Eun-woo said that he would “faithfully cooperate with any remaining procedures” and apologised for causing public concern.

BTS to kick off world tour in Goyang on April 9 after landmark Seoul comeback

Fans pose in front of a large banner featuring BTS at the stadium where the group will perform in Goyang on April 9, 2026.
Fans pose in front of a large banner featuring BTS at the stadium where the group will perform in Goyang on April 9, 2026.

Actress Angelina Jolie’s daughter Shiloh appears in K-pop singer Dayoung’s MV

Shiloh Jolie made a surprise appearance in the music video for the song What’s A Girl To Do, performed by Dayoung of K-pop girl group WJSN.
Shiloh Jolie made a surprise appearance in the music video for the song What’s A Girl To Do, performed by Dayoung of K-pop girl group WJSN.

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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.