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K-pop girl group Blackpink return with new EP Deadline after more than 3 years

A fan holds postcards of Blackpink's Deadline release at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea on Feb 27, 2026.
A fan holds postcards of Blackpink's Deadline release at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea on Feb 27, 2026.

K-pop star Taecyeon from 2PM to wed in April

South Korean actor-singer Ok Taecyeon will marry his non-celebrity partner on April 24 at a private ceremony in Seoul.
South Korean actor-singer Ok Taecyeon will marry his non-celebrity partner on April 24 at a private ceremony in Seoul.

Golden Village and Shaw Theatres to live-stream K-pop group BTS’ Arirang concerts

Tickets for all of the screenings will cost $55 before booking fees.
Tickets for all of the screenings will cost $55 before booking fees.

‘SEAblings’ v Korea: Online spat reveals long-buried racial tensions

The conflict traces back to a k-pop concert in Kuala Lumpur in January, when fans circulated footage of a South Korean fan apparently using a professional camera in the venue.
The conflict traces back to a k-pop concert in Kuala Lumpur in January, when fans circulated footage of a South Korean fan apparently using a professional camera in the venue.

K-pop romance scam surge prompts South Korea-Brazil police alliance

In Brazil, authorities have reported cases involving fake sales of South Korean travel packages.
In Brazil, authorities have reported cases involving fake sales of South Korean travel packages.

Thai DPM Thamanat’s photos spark buzz over rare jacket also worn by Blackpink’s Lisa

International fashion media have reported that the top-end jacket was priced at about $49,300.
International fashion media have reported that the top-end jacket was priced at about $49,300.

Katseye’s Manon Bannerman takes break from girl group to focus on health

Swiss singer Manon Bannerman is taking a break from K-pop girl group Katseye for her 'health and wellbeing'.
Swiss singer Manon Bannerman is taking a break from K-pop girl group Katseye for her 'health and wellbeing'.

Blackpink are first official artiste to hit 100 million YouTube subscribers

K-pop group Blackpink have nine entries in YouTube’s 1 Billion Views Club.
K-pop group Blackpink have nine entries in YouTube’s 1 Billion Views Club.

Seventeen-themed fan experiences at MBS ahead of K-pop boy band’s Singapore concert

On the day of Seventeen's concert, the facade of Marina Bay Sands will be lit up in Rose Quartz and Serenity, the group's official fandom colours.
On the day of Seventeen's concert, the facade of Marina Bay Sands will be lit up in Rose Quartz and Serenity, the group's official fandom colours.

G-Dragon’s Middle East debut marred by chaotic planning at Dubai show

Unlike typical K-pop concerts that feature multiple idol groups, the Dubai event centred largely on G-Dragon and Jay Park.
Unlike typical K-pop concerts that feature multiple idol groups, the Dubai event centred largely on G-Dragon and Jay Park.

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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.