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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.

TOMORROW X TOGETHER

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

Apink's Jung Eunji has reached a significant milestone in her music career by joining the esteemed “Billions Club&nbsp;on Melon's Hall of Fame.&nbsp;

Apink's EUNJI Joins Melon's Prestigious “Billions Club” with Over 1 Billion Streams

BoA, also known as the "Queen of K-pop," is one of the top influential figures in the Korean music industry. Born Kwon Bo-ah on November 5, 1986, in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, she was discovered by SM Entertainment at the age of 11 during an audition her older brother attended.

BoA - The OG Queen of Kpop

While K-pop is often a source of light and goodness in the lives of many fans, it is worth remembering that there are many individuals over the years who have used their influence to hurt others.

Seungri and the Dark Underbelly of the K-pop Industry

A fan meeting organized by BTS member Jimin's father, Mr. Park, has sparked ongoing debate within the BTS fan community and online forums.&nbsp;

Debate Surrounds Canceled Fan Meeting Organized by BTS Jimin's Father

BLACKPINK's Lisa is making waves in the music industry with her latest release, "New Woman," a powerful collaboration with Spanish singer Rosalía.&nbsp;

BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Rosalía Achieve Major Milestone with New Collaboration “New Woman”

Stray Kids’ Felix has issued a public apology after receiving criticism for mentioning a Japanese song on Korea’s National Liberation Day, a significant holiday commemorating the country’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule

Stray Kids' Felix Issues Apology for Mentioning Japanese Song on Korea’s National Liberation Day

K-pop has taken the world by storm, but there's a lot more to it than just catchy tunes and flashy performances.

14 Facts You Might Not Have Known about K-Pop

Ravi, born Kim Won-sik, is a South Korean rapper, singer, and songwriter who rose to prominence as a member of the boy group VIXX, known for their dark, conceptual music and performances.&nbsp;

Ravi: Pushing Through Obstacles

BTS member SUGA is set to be summoned for questioning by the police after an incident involving him driving an electric scooter while intoxicated.&nbsp;

BTS’s SUGA to Be Summoned for Questioning After Incident Involving Electric Scooter

TXT’s Yeonjun has issued a public apology after facing criticism for posting a picture of his trip to Japan on Korea’s National Liberation Day, a significant holiday that commemorates Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule.&nbsp;

TXT's Yeonjun Issues Public Apology for Posting Japan Trip Photo on Korea’s National Liberation Day

FIFTY FIFTY continues to build anticipation for their upcoming re-debut by introducing a new member, Yewon.&nbsp;

FIFTY FIFTY Introduces New Member Yewon Before Group's Re-Debut

Born as Dong Young-bae on May 18, 1988, in Uijeongbu, South Korea, Taeyang first gained fame as a member of the legendary K-pop group BIGBANG under YG Entertainment.

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