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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

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

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’

SHINee's Minho to Attend Paris Olympics as First “Olympic Friend”

After School is a South Korean girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2009, notable for its unique admissions and graduation concept.

After School: The Group with a Graduation

Park Ji-hoon, born on May 29, 1999, has found a perfect blend of success as both a singer and actor. He first got noticed as a child actor and ad model, popping up in musicals and TV dramas from a young age.&nbsp;

Park Ji-hoon: Silver Screen Powerhouse, Musical Mastermind

Jeon Somi, born Ennik Somi Douma, has spent her whole life as blend of influences. Her family moved from Ontario, Canada to South Korea when she was just six months old. Growing up, she faced bullying due to her mixed ethnicity, which pushed her to fit in more.

Somi: A Multicultural Icon

In a recent controversy, SM Entertainment has come under fire for allegedly manipulating public opinion against HYBE.

SM Entertainment Accused of Manipulating Public Opinion Against HYBE

AB6IX recently thrilled fans across Europe and North America with a series of fan concerts. The tour began in Paris and London on...

AB6IX Thrills Fans Across Europe and North America with Electrifying Concert Tour

BLACKPINK's Rosé continues to demonstrate her exceptional talent as a vocalist and performer, achieving new milestones with her solo album R.

BLACKPINK's Rosé Achieves Platinum Certification in the US with Solo Track "On The Ground"

Kim Hyo-jung, known by her stage name Hyolyn, is a standout in the K-pop scene, recognized for her powerful vocals and dynamic performances. Born on December 11, 1990, in Incheon, South Korea, Hyolyn faced significant health challenges early in life, including surgeries and complications related to biliary atresia.&nbsp;

Hyolyn: From Sistar Stardom to Solo Sensation

Cube Entertainment has issued an official statement addressing the controversy over (G)I-DLE's stage outfits during their performance of "Klaxon" on the July 19th broadcast of KBS-2TV's Music Bank.

Cube Entertainment Issues Apology for (G)I-DLE's Unauthorized Use of Red Cross Emblem in Stage Outfits

Jay Park is back with a bang, following up his hit hip-hop track "McNasty" with an electrifying new release, "Xtra McNasty." Dropped on June 30, the original "McNasty" garnered positive feedback from fans and critics alike.

Jay Park Teams Up with Global Stars for “Xtra McNasty”

Stray Kids recently made waves with their comeback album ATE, featuring the electrifying track “Chk Chk Boom.” Now, the group has announced an exciting follow-up: a special digital single album composed of remixes of “Chk Chk Boom.

Stray Kids Announce Special Remix Album for “Chk Chk Boom”

Did you know that Ryan Reynolds originally planned to have the K-pop superstars Stray Kids appear in the latest Marvel movie? He asked them, but due to restrictions around the actors and writers’ strike, they weren’t able to make the cameo work.

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