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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

ILLIT's debut track "Magnetic" has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 400 million streams on Spotify.

ILLIT's Debut Track "Magnetic" Surpasses 400 Million Streams on Spotify

NewJeans recently found themselves at the center of controversy after a viewer filed a complaint over their use of iPhones in a promotional video for Korean tourism.

Complaint Filed Against NewJeans Over Use of iPhones in Tourism Video Sparks Debate

K/DA is a virtual K-pop girl group created by Riot Games, featuring four characters from League of Legends: Ahri, Akali, Evelynn, and Kai'Sa.

K/DA: Pop Stars Indeed

BVNDIT (pronounced "Bandit"), an acronym for "Be Ambitious and Do It," was a five-member K-pop girl group formed as MNH Entertainment’s very first girl group.&nbsp;

BVNDIT: The K-pop Girl Group Whose Fame Was Short-Lived

On September 18, Sony Electronics unveiled a new Smoky Pink color option for their popular WH-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones. The new release is part of a collaboration with K-pop sensation LE SSERAFIM, aligning with the group’s sleek and powerful image.This announcement follows a wave of success for LE SSERAFIM, including their first No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart for their mini-album CRAZY, and their recent win at the 2024 MTV VMAs, where they took home their first Moonman for "PUSH Performance of the Year." The group's growing global influence adds a fresh energy to the new product launch.The WH-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM5 headphones have been widely praised for their top-tier noise-canceling technology and superior audio quality. Now, with the Smoky Pink colorway, the headphones also feature a stylish design inspired by LE SSERAFIM’s fearless and elegant aesthetic. Fans can now enjoy their music with a product that reflects both function and fashion.To promote the collaboration, LE SSERAFIM’s members—Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae—starred in a futuristic campaign video showcasing the headphones alongside their hit track CRAZY. The group shared their excitement about the collaboration, emphasizing the importance of their connection with fans and how the headphones enhance the experience of enjoying their music.According to the press release, “The Smoky Pink WH-1000XM5 headphones and WF-1000XM5 earbuds will be available in selected countries in South East Asia from September 2024.”https://open.spotify.com/track/4gxEY3Mh5FZZDAJAKPNrCS?si=3270958ccbca4852&nbsp;

Sony Introduces Smoky Pink 1000X Headphones in Collaboration with LE SSERAFIM

Starship Entertainment is enjoying a resurgence in success, largely thanks to their girl group IVE, who has become a favorite among young fans, earning the nickname "president of the elementary schoolers."

IVE Leads Starship's New Wave of Success, but CRAVITY Struggles to Keep Up

The other day, we looked at the top-viewed K-pop videos from this year, and we pointed out how BABYMONSTER’s dominance has stretched to even include their performance videos.

Girl’s Day: A K-pop Girl Group to Remember!

R&amp;B and hip-hop crossover group NOMAD is set to make their much-anticipated comeback next month.

NOMAD to Make Comeback with First Single Album in October

BLACKPINK's Jisoo made a stunning appearance at the Tommy Hilfiger show during New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025, captivating both netizens and fashion professionals with her chic yet youthful look.&nbsp;

BLACKPINK's Jisoo Dominates New York Fashion Week as Top Influencer

A new study by musicMagpie, titled "Bop or Bot?", highlights the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the music industry, particularly affecting K-pop artists.

AI-Generated Music Causes Significant Financial Losses for K-pop Artists, New Study Reveals

BLACKPINK released their second studio album, BORN PINK, on September 16 two years ago, with "Pink Venom" as the pre-release track and "Shut Down" as the lead single.

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ILLIT's Debut Track "Magnetic" Surpasses 400 Million Streams on Spotify

Complaint Filed Against NewJeans Over Use of iPhones in Tourism Video Sparks Debate

K/DA: Pop Stars Indeed

BVNDIT: The K-pop Girl Group Whose Fame Was Short-Lived

Sony Introduces Smoky Pink 1000X Headphones in Collaboration with LE SSERAFIM

IVE Leads Starship's New Wave of Success, but CRAVITY Struggles to Keep Up

Top 10 Most-Viewed K-pop Dance Performance Videos

Girl’s Day: A K-pop Girl Group to Remember!

NOMAD to Make Comeback with First Single Album in October

BLACKPINK's Jisoo Dominates New York Fashion Week as Top Influencer

AI-Generated Music Causes Significant Financial Losses for K-pop Artists, New Study Reveals

Fan Spotlight: MINIZIZE from Thailand Delivers a Nearly Flawless Dance Cover of BLACKPINK's "Shut Down"

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