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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

Rain, born Jung Ji-hoon on June 25, 1982, is one of South Korea’s most iconic singers, dancers, actors, and entrepreneurs. He is widely credited as one of the pioneers who helped globalize K-pop and bring it to a worldwide audience.

Rain: Entertainer Across All Generations

Wendy, born Shon Seung-wan in 1994, is a South Korean singer best known as a member of Red Velvet, one of K-pop's most acclaimed girl groups.

Wendy: Pop Star Power

P1Harmony is gearing up for their highly anticipated comeback with their seventh mini-album, titled SAD SONG.

P1Harmony Announces Comeback with 7th Mini-Album SAD SONG

WOOSUNG is set to embark on an exciting 11-date world tour, titled the B4 WE DIE Tour, kicking off on October 17 in Bangkok, Thailand.

WOOSUNG Announces "B4 WE DIE" World Tour and Upcoming Album

BLACKPINK has added another impressive achievement to their list of records, surpassing Red Velvet to become the most followed female group on Melon, South Korea's largest music platform.

BLACKPINK Becomes Most Followed Female Group on Melon

BLACKPINK has added another impressive achievement to their list of records, surpassing Red Velvet to become the most followed female group on Melon, South Korea's largest music platform.&nbsp;

BLACKPINK Becomes Most Followed Female Group on Melon, Achieving a New Milestone

MEOVV, the first girl group formed by legendary K-pop producer Teddy Park, has made an explosive debut that is already leaving a global mark.

MEOVV's Debut Single Takes the Global Stage by Storm

Rising K-pop group 8TURN has officially announced their first world tour, titled “8TURNRISE,” exciting fans with the prospect of their global debut on a larger stage.&nbsp;

8TURN Announces First World Tour, 8TURNRISE, Slated for 2025

AMPERS&amp;ONE members Kamden and Brian made a stylish impression at Seoul Fashion Week on September 7 KST, attending the Kwon Hyun Joo 2025 S/S Collection show.&nbsp;

AMPERS&ONE's Kamden and Brian Turn Heads at Seoul Fashion Week

Baekho, born Kang Dong-ho in Jeju, South Korea, is a multi-talented singer-songwriter, actor, and producer, best known for his role in the boy group NU'EST.&nbsp;

Baekho: Perseverance Personified

FIFTY FIFTY's latest pre-release track, "Starry Night," has quickly captured the attention of fans worldwide, surpassing 10 million views on YouTube within just nine days of its release.&nbsp;

FIFTY FIFTY's "Starry Night" Surpasses 10 Million Views in Just Nine Days

RM's latest collaboration single with rapper Megan Thee Stallion, "Neva Play," is making waves on multiple global music charts.

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