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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

IVE recently brought the house down at Lollapalooza Paris 2023, marking their debut at this iconic festival.

WATCH THE MOMENT - Monumental performance for IVE

GWSN, short for Gongwon Sonyeo or "Girls in the Park," is a K-pop girl group that captured hearts with their ethereal concepts and catchy music.&nbsp;

GWSN: Girls (no longer) in the Park

Samuel Arredondo Kim, known by his stage name Samuel, is an American singer based in South Korea who began his career at a young age. Born on January 17, 2002, in Los Angeles to a Mexican father and a South Korean mother, Samuel first gained public attention at eleven on the live broadcast series Seventeen TV.&nbsp;

Samuel: A Multinational Maestro

Less than a month after its release, BABYMONSTER has achieved a significant milestone with their latest music video. On July 28, shortly before midnight KST, the group's music video for their recent single “FOREVER” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. This accomplishment marks their fourth official music video to reach this impressive milestone, following “BATTER UP,” “Stuck In The Middle,” and “SHEESH.”BABYMONSTER originally released the music video for “FOREVER” on July 1 at midnight KST. It took just under 28 days for the video to hit the 100 million mark. The rapid success of “FOREVER” underscores BABYMONSTER's rising influence in the music industry. Each of their releases has consistently garnered significant attention and viewership, cementing their status as a formidable presence in the K-pop scene.Congratulations to BABYMONSTER on this remarkable achievement! Fans are eagerly anticipating what the group will accomplish next, as their swift rise shows no signs of slowing down.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJCHKjt0MPw&nbsp;

BABYMONSTER's "FOREVER" Music Video Hits 100 Million Views in Under a Month

OH MY GIRL is set to make a significant impact this summer with their eagerly awaited return. On July 31, reports emerged that the beloved girl group would be making a comeback in August, sparking excitement and anticipation among fans worldwide.

OH MY GIRL Gears Up for Highly Anticipated Summer Comeback

Lee Jin-hyuk, born Lee Sung-joon on June 8, 1996, initially rose to prominence as a member of the boy band UP10TION, debuting in 2015. His stage name "Wei" symbolized his ambition and stature.

Lee Jin-hyuk: All-Around Success

Yubin, born Kim Yu-bin on October 4, 1988, in Gwangju, South Korea, is a multifaceted artist known for her roles as a singer-songwriter, rapper, and actress.&nbsp;

Yubin: A True Icon

BTS's V has achieved a significant milestone with his solo debut. His music video for "Love Me Again," the first single from his solo album Layover, has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube.

BTS's V Hits 100 Million Views with "Love Me Again" Music Video

NCT 127 has clinched their first music show trophy for their latest title track, "Walk.” Despite KBS 2TV’s Music Bank not airing a new episode on August 2 due to coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the show still announced this week’s winner on its official website.

NCT 127 Wins First Music Show Trophy 

BIGHIT MUSIC has thrilled fans with the announcement of the English version of Jimin’s hit song "Be Mine."

BIGHIT MUSIC Announces Release of Jimin's "Be Mine" in English

Teen Top, a boy band formed by TOP Media in 2010, has experienced various transformations since its inception. Originally a six-member group, it now consists of Chunji, Niel, Ricky, and Changjo.&nbsp;

Teen Top: Staying on Top

Kim Hyung-seo, known professionally as BIBI, has carved a distinctive niche in the South Korean music and entertainment industry through her multifaceted career.&nbsp;

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