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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

EPIK HIGH is a legendary South Korean hip-hop group that has been a pioneering force in the Korean music industry since their debut in 2003.&nbsp;

EPIK HIGH: Force to be Reckoned With

Shin Woo-seok, head of the production company Dolphin Kidnapping and director of NewJeans' music videos for "Ditto" and "ETA," has revealed that ADOR, the group's agency, has requested the removal of all related work.

Director Shin Woo-seok Announces Removal of NewJeans' Music Videos Following ADOR's Request

ENHYPEN is set to embark on their largest world tour yet, titled WALK THE LINE. This tour will exclusively feature massive venues such

ENHYPEN Announces Record-Breaking WALK THE LINE World Tour

YOUNG POSSE is gearing up for an exciting milestone as they embark on their first North American tour.&nbsp;

YOUNG POSSE Announces First North American Tour THE HUNGRY TOUR

STAYC is a rising K-pop girl group that has quickly captured the attention of fans and critics alike with their fresh sound and captivating performances.&nbsp;

STAYC: Rising Stars Here to Stay

Known as the “Kings of K-pop,” BIGBANG helped to spread the Korean Wave beyond South Korea, shaping the global perception of K-pop with their trendsetting music and distinct style.

BIGBANG: Pioneers of K-pop

ATEEZ is set to deliver another thrilling collaboration in September, this time with the J-pop boy group BE:FIRST.

ATEEZ and BE:FIRST to Release New Collaboration Track “Royal” in September

LE SSERAFIM has made a powerful return with their new EP CRAZY, which has quickly become a global sensation since its release on August 30.

LE SSERAFIM's New EP CRAZY Achieves Global Success, Sets Streaming Records

During a recent appearance on the Japanese variety program Cream Stew: The Legend, 31 Olympic medalists who excelled at the 2024 Paris Olympics were asked by the host which celebrity they would most like to meet.

Olympic Gold Medalist Coco Yoshizawa Reveals She Wants to Meet BTS' V

Kep1er, formed through the Mnet reality competition show Girls Planet 999 in 2021, quickly made a name for themselves in the K-pop industry.&nbsp;

Kep1er: Interstellar Talent

Global music streaming platform Spotify is joining in on the celebration of Stray Kids’ latest world tour, dominATE, by offering special online and offline experiences for STAY, the group’s dedicated fandom.

Spotify Celebrates Stray Kids' World Tour 'dominATE' with Exclusive Fan Experiences

Third-generation K-pop girl group FIESTAR has officially made a comeback with a 2024 version of their hit song "You're Pitiful."&nbsp;

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