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10cm stepped into horror for the first time – and did it on his own terms

10cm on Scoring Horror for Junji Ito, and Finding Comfort in the Dark

82Major (stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Great M Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Cho Seong-il, Yoon Ye-chan, Nam Seong-mo, Hwang Seong-bin, Park Seok-joon and Kim Do-gyun. The group&#x27;s name is a combination of South Korea&#x27;s calling code (+82) and the word ‘major’, expressing their desire to become a group that represents Korea. They debuted on October 11, 2023, with the single album On.

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82MAJOR have their first music show win — and SEONG MO, who spent over a year presenting trophies on Show Champion as an MC, finally got to receive one

82MAJOR on HEAT, Their First Win, and What Comes Next

SEVENTEEN is a thirteen-member boy group formed by Pledis Entertainment, debuting in May 2015. The group is organized into three internal teams: hip-hop, vocal, and performance. That structure is more than branding; it explains how SEVENTEEN functions, with members contributing to songwriting, choreography, staging, and the division of energy across a very large lineup. The members are S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino. Their nickname as &quot;self-producing idols&quot; comes especially from Woozi&#x27;s central role in music and Hoshi&#x27;s role in performance direction, but the larger appeal is how the group makes thirteen people feel coordinated rather than crowded. SEVENTEEN&#x27;s early music leaned bright, youthful, and rhythmically nimble, with songs like &quot;Adore U,&quot; &quot;Mansae,&quot; and &quot;Very Nice&quot; presenting them as a group with unusual stage chemistry. Later releases such as &quot;Don&#x27;t Wanna Cry,&quot; &quot;Home,&quot; &quot;Left &amp; Right,&quot; &quot;Rock with you,&quot; and &quot;Super&quot; widened the scale while keeping the choreography and vocal distribution clear. Their best songs often turn teamwork itself into the hook: repeated gestures, fast transitions, and formations that reward watching the whole stage. The group&#x27;s growth into one of K-pop&#x27;s top album sellers came from consistency as much as spectacle. SEVENTEEN built trust through steady comebacks, strong variety content, and concerts that emphasized the members&#x27; humor as well as precision. Their fandom, CARAT, became part of that identity, following a group that could be technically impressive without losing warmth. SEVENTEEN&#x27;s legacy is tied to durability. Few large idol groups have kept such a clear group image while allowing so many individual personalities to stand out. As their scale expanded under the wider HYBE era, they remained recognizably Pledis-born: performance-first, member-driven, and unusually good at turning the mechanics of a big team into something emotionally easy to understand.

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JEONGHAN and JOSHUA of SEVENTEEN have announced that they will return as a new sub-unit on October 19, under the name JxJ

SEVENTEEN’s JEONGHAN and JOSHUA Form New Sub-unit JxJ

ZEROBASEONE, commonly known as ZB1, is a five-member boy group formed through the Mnet survival show &quot;Boys Planet&quot; in 2023. They originally debuted as a nine-member group — along with AND2BLE&#x27;s members Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin and Han Yujin — under WAKEONE Entertainment, with &quot;In Bloom&quot; setting first-week sales records that demonstrated the massive anticipation built through the survival show. As a project group with a limited contract period, ZB1 operates with an urgency to make every comeback count, and they have delivered with consistent chart-topping releases and sold-out concerts. The group&#x27;s strength lies in their strong individual star power combined with impressive group synergy, cultivated through the intense bonding of their competition experience. Their fandom, ZEROSE, mobilized quickly into one of the most organized fan bases in fourth-generation K-pop. ZB1 represents the continued power of the survival show format to create commercially dominant groups with built-in passionate audiences. On March 15, 2026, they held their last concert as a nine-member boy group, sparking sadness among fans, who had grown fond of the relationship that had developed between the nine boys. As YH Entertainment did not renew the contracts of Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, and Han Yujin with WAKEONE, ZB1 are now promoting their career as a five-member boy group, with Sung Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, and Park Gunwook.

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Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook, members of WakeOne’s ZEROBASEONE, have announced the September 21 release of their long awaited sub-unit project under the duo name ‘EMP’

ZEROBASEONE’s Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook Announce Mixtape Under Sub-unit ‘EMP’

Rookie groups have taken over this week’s latest K-pop releases with songs that are intense, dramatic, soft, and lighthearted

Comeback Corner: IU, YOUNGTAK, NAZE & MORE

VANNER delivers excitement and energy with the music video for "Automatic"

Minho, a member of the popular K-pop group SHINee, is set to make his highly anticipated return as a solo artist. On October 15 at midnight KST, fans were treated to a teaser image unveiling his upcoming release, which will mark his first full-length solo album. This exciting news has created a buzz among SHINee's global fanbase, eager to see what Minho has in store as he steps into the spotlight on his own.The new album, titled Call Back, promises to showcase Minho's growth and individuality as an artist. While he has released solo tracks before, Call Back will be his first complete album as a soloist, allowing him to explore his musical style in greater depth. The album title hints at a reflective theme, sparking curiosity about the concept and genre that Minho will embrace for this significant release.According to the official announcement, Call Back is slated for release on November 4 at 6 PM KST. This marks a major milestone in Minho’s career, as he joins the ranks of fellow SHINee members who have successfully ventured into solo projects. Fans can expect a series of teasers and updates leading up to the release date, building anticipation for what could be one of the year’s most exciting K-pop moments.As the countdown to November 4 begins, SHINee fans and K-pop enthusiasts alike are gearing up for the release of Call Back. With Minho's unique charm, vocal prowess, and years of experience, this album is sure to be a defining moment in his journey as a solo artist. Stay tuned for more surprises and sneak peeks in the coming weeks!https://open.spotify.com/track/1rp986nzkyAX1wFpxzbwlC?si=b2a448e3ca5748ca&nbsp;

SHINee's Minho to Make Solo Comeback with First Full Album ‘Call Back’

Mystic Story has had a history of debuting K-pop groups with a youthful and energetic charm.

Billlie: Mystic Story’s First Girl Group

LE SSERAFIM continues to break records as their hit track "ANTIFRAGILE" has surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify.

LE SSERAFIM's "ANTIFRAGILE" Surpasses 500 Million Streams on Spotify

NCT WISH Scores a Near-Perfect Shot with the Sporty "Dunk Shot" Music Video

Rapper Rhymer’s label Brand New Music has been instrumental in giving a platform to rookies and singers of various niches.

BDC: A trio that you need to know

Soojin, former member of (G)I-DLE, has officially canceled her highly anticipated 2024 North American fan concert tour, Summer Daze.

(G)I-DLE's Soojin Cancels 2024 North American Tour

On October 10, renowned South Korean author Han Kang, famous for her books The Vegetarian and Human Acts: A Novel, became the first South Korean author and the first Asian woman to receive the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature.

Watch the Moment when BTS' RM referenced Nobel Prize winner Han Kang in a past livestream

South Korean label TR Entertainment and Universal Music Group came together to debut a new K-pop girl group in 2021: TRI.BE.&nbsp;

TRI.BE: Aim to Exist in Perfection

BLACKPINK’s Jennie has officially made her solo debut under her newly established label with the release of her highly anticipated track "MANTRA."

BLACKPINK’s Jennie Dominates US iTunes with Solo Debut "MANTRA"

K-pop group Kep1er is gearing up for an exciting comeback with the release of their sixth mini-album TIPI-TAP.&nbsp;

Kep1er Unveils Teaser Schedule for sixth Mini-Album TIPI-TAP

Did you know that popular reality TV star Kim Jung Kook was a K-pop idol in the 90s?

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