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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

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’

BIGHIT MUSIC just opened its 2026 Global Audition, and the door is wide open. Any male born in 2008 or later can apply, from anywhere, with zero restrictions on category – singing, dancing, producing, whatever shows your talent best

BIGHIT MUSIC Opens 2026 Global Audition for Male Talent

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

TOMORROW X TOGETHER, often shortened to TXT, is a five-member boy group under BIGHIT MUSIC. The group consists of Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai. They debuted in March 2019 with The Dream Chapter: Star, becoming BigHit&#x27;s first boy group after BTS and immediately attracting heavy attention. TXT&#x27;s early identity centered on youth, friendship, imagination, and the strange emotional weather of growing up. Instead of debuting with a hard-edged performance image, they leaned into brightness, fantasy, and vulnerability on songs such as &quot;Crown,&quot; &quot;Run Away,&quot; and &quot;Blue Hour.&quot; That made the group feel distinct within fourth-generation boy-group trends, especially because their storytelling often treated adolescence as magical, confusing, and a little unstable. As their catalog developed, TXT added sharper pop-rock, emo, and dance influences through songs like &quot;0X1=LOVESONG,&quot; &quot;LO$ER=LOVER,&quot; &quot;Sugar Rush Ride,&quot; and &quot;Chasing That Feeling.&quot; The members&#x27; strengths map cleanly onto that evolution: Soobin&#x27;s calm leadership, Yeonjun&#x27;s performance charisma, Beomgyu&#x27;s color, Taehyun&#x27;s vocal focus, and Huening Kai&#x27;s bright tone all help the group move between softness and intensity. TXT&#x27;s fandom is known as MOA, short for Moments of Alwaysness. The group&#x27;s significance is tied to how carefully they built a coming-of-age identity across albums, videos, and performances. Rather than defining themselves through a single sound, TXT became a group about transition itself: childhood into adulthood, fantasy into reality, and polished idol pop into something more emotionally restless.

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When Dolce &amp; Gabbana named SOOBIN its newest ambassador, they led with skincare. Alongside the expected fashion portraits, his debut imagery puts glass skin and product front and center. It's not a random choice

SOOBIN, Dolce & Gabbana and the Growing Power of Male K-Beauty

Rising K-pop group BABYMONSTER has hit a significant milestone with their hit track SHEESH.

BABYMONSTER Reaches 300 Million Views with “SHEESH” Music Video

BTS’s J-Hope Nearing Military Discharge in October 2024

Nothing has been confirmed by MAMA Awards yet, but Big Bang members G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung are reportedly in talks to reunite for a group performance at the 2024 MAMA Awards.

Big Bang Rumored to Perform at 2024 MAMA Awards After 9-Year Hiatus

TWICE member Nayeon's solo debut album IM NAYEON has officially surpassed 500 million cumulative streams on Spotify as of October 4 KST.

TWICE’s Nayeon Reaches 500 Million Streams on Spotify with Solo Album IM NAYEON

AB6IX is preparing for their highly anticipated comeback with their ninth EP, Born Like This. At midnight KST on October 5, the group revealed the tracklist for the upcoming mini-album, creating buzz among fans eager to hear their new music.The EP consists of five tracks, including "In My Vein," "NVKED," "Forever Young," "Hurt Me," and "Butterfly Effect." Each song promises to showcase AB6IX’s signature style and versatility, raising expectations for a dynamic and fresh sound.The group is set to make their official return with Born Like This on October 10 at 6 PM KST. As excitement builds for their comeback, fans are eagerly awaiting what the new EP will bring.With their ninth mini-album on the horizon, AB6IX is ready to captivate listeners once again, solidifying their place as one of K-pop’s standout acts.https://open.spotify.com/track/4XbyRgWe6yU4wE6WShdTEs?si=616853a2900c40b8

AB6IX Unveils Tracklist for Upcoming Ninth EP ‘Born Like This’

2NE1 launched their highly anticipated 2024 2NE1 CONCERT [WELCOME BACK] IN SEOUL on October 4, marking their official return to the stage after more than a decade.

2NE1 Kicks Off 15th Anniversary Reunion Tour with Explosive Seoul Concert

Ahn Chil Hyun, popularly known as Kangta, is one of K-pop’s earliest superstars.

Kangta: K-pop’s OG

Stray Kids' album ATE has been recognized as the best-selling K-pop album in the United States for 2024, according to JYP Entertainment on October 5 KST.

Stray Kids' ATE Named Best-Selling K-Pop Album in the U.S. for 2024

On October 4 KST, New Balance Korea announced aespa's Winter as their new brand muse, marking another high-profile collaboration for the idol.

aespa's Winter Named Brand Muse of New Balance Korea

Jimin, a beloved figure in South Korea and Japan, continues to solidify his influence as a solo artist with his hit single “WHO”.

Jimin’s Single “WHO” Dominates Spotify Japan, Setting New Records

K-pop groups singing for a drama is a treat for the fans always because they get to listen to their favorite idols outside of the comeback releases.

Is K-pop group SEVENTEEN going to feature in the soundtrack for an NHK drama?

ZEROBASEONE is set to perform in Manila, Philippines, as part of their first-ever tour, Timeless World.

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