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Following their debut with SPLAY : CHAPTER 01, five-member band Splayit are ready to show audiences more of what they can do. Featuring YOON CHAN, EUN BIN, KYUNG UK, AYDN and EUN CHAN

Splayit on Finding Their Sound and Building Their Identity

hrtz.wav is a five-member boy band under Kakao Entertainment. The group was formed through STEAL HEART CLUB and debuted with their first mini album The First Wave. The group’s formation began when Mnet announced plans to debut a new global boy band through the survival program STEAL HEART CLUB, which aired in late 2025. The program followed contestants competing in different instrumental and vocal positions to determine the final lineup of the band. The show premiered in October 2025 and concluded with a live finale in December, where the group’s official name, hrtz.wav, and its final members were revealed. The lineup was determined by position rankings, with Hagiwa as drummer, Dane as bassist, Keiten as guitarist, Riaan as vocalist, and Youn Young Jun as keyboardist. Production of the program was handled by CJ ENM, while Kakao Entertainment oversees the band’s distribution, album planning, production, and overall management. The group made their official debut with the mini album The First Wave, released on April 8, 2026.

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Formed through Mnet’s STEAL HEART CLUB, hrtz.wav have spent the months since their debut learning how five individual musicians can come together as one band. Their first mini album, The First Wave, introduced a bright pop-rock sound rooted in the emotions and experiences of youth

hrtz.wav Are Finding Their Own Rhythm

From EXO and BTS to ATEEZ and aespa, K-pop lore has evolved into a sprawling world of fictional universes, interconnected narratives and transmedia storytelling

The Business of K-Pop Lore: From Worldbuilding to Fan Loyalty

Baby DONT Cry, is a South Korean girl group formed and managed by P Nation. The group consists of four members: Yihyun, Kumi, Mia, and Beni. They debuted on June 23, 2025, with the single album &quot;F Girl&quot;. The group was initially teased in early 2025 under the pre-debut name “P Girls” and confirmed as P Nation’s first official girl group later that year. Their pre-debut track “Bet You’ll Regret It” was released on June 16, 2025, building anticipation ahead of their debut. Baby DONT Cry’s debut single “F Girl” presents a bold message encouraging confidence and rejecting judgment based on external standards. The group’s concept has been described as youthful yet assertive, combining pop and performance elements with distinctive visuals. Their creative direction and early production were led by Soyeon, who played a significant role in shaping their sound and image. Baby DONT Cry’s fandom is officially named “Cherries,” symbolizing a community united by growth and joy. The group has since continued activities with subsequent releases, including the digital single “I Don’t Care” released in November 2025.. Although still early in their career, Baby DONT Cry has drawn attention for their fresh approach, strong visuals, and connections to established producers, marking a notable debut in the K-pop landscape.

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Rising stars Baby DONT Cry are discovering new ways to express themselves. Since debuting with "F Girl" in 2025, the four-member group have begun expanding beyond their signature confidence, exploring different sounds and a wider emotional range

Baby DONT Cry Are Learning to Find Strength in Softer Sounds

“I hope pasado can become not just my story, but your story as well.” On her first full-length album, singer-songwriter YOUHA turns to the past to make sense of the person she is becoming

YOUHA on pasado, Personal Growth and the Power of Looking Back

Hidden tracks, also known as unlisted tracks, secret tracks, or ghost tracks, are songs not officially included in an album's tracklist.

Hidden BTS tracks that you must add to your playlist

This week’s episode of MBC’s Show! Music Core brought fans an exciting lineup of performances from top K-pop artists and rising stars alike.&nbsp;

‘Show! Music Core’ Delivers Exciting Comebacks and Debuts with SEVENTEEN Taking the Win

TXT has heightened excitement among fans by unveiling the tracklist for their seventh mini-album, The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY.

TXT Unveils Tracklist for Upcoming Mini-Album ‘The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY’

Towards The Light: Will To Power

M! Countdown returned this week with another thrilling episode featuring performances from some of the biggest names in K-pop.&nbsp;

Mnet's ‘M! Countdown’ Features Exciting Comebacks and Debuts with Rosé & Bruno Mars Taking the Win

Megan Thee Stallion is set to surprise fans with a major collaboration on her highly anticipated new mixtape Megan Act II.

Megan Thee Stallion Collaborates with TWICE on Upcoming Mixtape Megan Act II

Fans of music reality TV shows are likely aware of the ups and downs that groups X1 and Up10tion went through.

KIM WOO SEOK: A man of many talents

Rising K-pop girl group KISS OF LIFE captivated fans with a special performance on MBC M’s popular music show Show Champion.

KISS OF LIFE Delivers Special Performance on Show Champion

Jung Ho Seok, known to fans as J-Hope, officially completed his military service on October 17, becoming the second BTS member to return to civilian life after Jin.

Listening Party: Jack in the Box by J-Hope

K-pop girl group STAYC has sparked curiosity with the launch of an intriguing teaser for their upcoming digital single, titled “...I”.

STAYC Unveils Mysterious Teaser for Upcoming Digital Single “...I”

As the month of October is coming to an end, much of the world is preparing for various fall festivals.

Enjoy the fall with these autumn-themed K-pop tracks

KBS’s Music Bank returned with another exciting episode featuring performances from some of your favorite K-pop artists.

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