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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

Kevin Woo's journey in the K-pop scene is a compelling blend of cross-cultural experiences and versatile artistry.

Kevin Woo: A New Chapter

Kim Jun-su, better known as Junsu or XIA, is a versatile South Korean artist renowned for his skills in singing, songwriting, dancing, and musical theater.&nbsp;

Junsu: Idol, Artist, Entrepreneur

Jay Park may be an American, but this rapper, dancer, and singer has made a significant impact on South Korea's music scene.&nbsp;

Jay Park’s Journey is Insane

LUN8 has revealed the tracklist for their highly anticipated 3rd mini album, AWAKENING.

LUN8 Unveils Track List for Upcoming Mini Album AWAKENING

NewJeans fans have expressed their displeasure with HYBE by sending protest trucks to the front of the company's building. The protest, organized by fans, addresses recent concerns over alleged information leaks related to the group.

NewJeans Fans Protest Outside HYBE Headquarters Over Alleged Information Leaks

SORN has teamed up with Melbourne-born Filipino artist J.Tajor for a captivating new track titled "BAD4US."

SORN and J.Tajor Collaborate on New Track "BAD4US"

Jeong Sewoon, a South Korean singer-songwriter under Starship Entertainment, has established a unique presence in the K-pop industry. His journey began in 2013 on the reality show K-pop Star, where his original song "Mom, Wait a Minute" caught the judges' attention.

Jeong Sewoon: The Singer-Songwridol

Although it’s difficult to attain such great heights as big-hit boy groups like BTS or SEVENTEEN, VICTON has developed a humble but loyal following and respectable sales figures.

VICTON: Artistic Evolution

KBS' Music Bank returned for another exciting episode, featuring performances from some of the hottest artists in the industry.

Stray Kids Take the Win on This Week's 'Music Bank' with "Chk Chk Boom"

BLACKPINK's Rosé has recently been spotted in the United States, stirring excitement and speculation among fans about potential upcoming solo projects.

BLACKPINK's Rosé Spotted Filming in the U.S., Sparking Speculation About New Solo Projects

Sungjong, a member of the popular K-pop group INFINITE, is set to kick off his fan meeting tour on September 7th in Seoul.

Sungjong to Embark on Fan Meeting Tour Starting September 7th in Seoul

K.Will, born Kim Hyung-soo, is a standout figure in the K-pop industry, renowned for his poignant ballads and significant contributions to Korean drama soundtracks. His stage name combines the initial 'K' from his surname and 'Will,' signifying his determination and passion for music.

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