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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

It’s immediately apparent that THE BOYZ are simply a group of down-to-earth young men pursuing and succeeding in their passion.

THE BOYZ: Down-To-Earth Performers

aespa's Karina has experienced yet another wardrobe malfunction, sparking discontent among fans. The incident occurred during a performance in Japan on July 14, when her top ripped on the side, nearly exposing her upper body and undergarment.

aespa's Karina Faces Another Wardrobe Malfunction, Fans Voice Concerns

TRENDZ, CRAXY, ICHILLIN', and solo artist U-Chae have announced a joint tour across North America, named the K-pop Breakout Tour 2024.

TRENDZ, CRAXY, ICHILLIN', and U-Chae Announce K-pop Breakout Tour 2024

NewJeans made a striking debut of their five-member performance of "Supernatural" on a Korean music show,

NewJeans Dazzle with First Performance of "Supernatural" as Five-Member Group

2NE1, a girl group formed by YG Entertainment in 2009, revolutionized the K-pop industry with their unique sound, bold fashion, and fierce individuality.&nbsp;

2NE1 - Girl Boss Legends

SISTAR, the South Korean girl group formed in 2010 by Starship Entertainment, rapidly ascended to prominence with their debut single "Push Push." Comprising Hyolyn, Bora, Soyou, and Dasom, the quartet quickly captivated audiences with their unique blend of talent and style.

SISTAR: Powerhouses from Start to Finish

Girls' Generation's YoonA has significantly boosted her net worth by $11 million, thanks to shrewd real estate investments. According to industry insiders on July 12, YoonA's impressive gain largely stems from a building she purchased in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Girls' Generation's YoonA Reaps $11 Million Windfall from Savvy Real Estate Investments

Rising K-pop stars UNIS are set to make a thrilling return this August, just five months after their debut with WE UNIS. The highly anticipated comeback, titled CURIOUS, promises to captivate fans with a fresh wave of music and visuals.

UNIS Gears Up for Exciting August Comeback with CURIOUS

K-pop powerhouse EVERGLOW is gearing up to electrify audiences across America and Latin America with their highly anticipated Pulse &amp; Heart tour in 2024.

EVERGLOW Set to Ignite Stages with 2024 Pulse & Heart Tour

Throughout their time in the K-pop industry, INFINITE Have been one thing: consistent. There has never been a time when they weren’t pushing their vision forward in both the Japanese and Korean markets, and nothing proves this more than their intense release schedule over the years.

INFINITE - An Infinte K-Pop Powerhouse

Formed by JYP Entertainment, Wonder Girls burst onto the scene in 2007 with their debut single "Irony." They quickly became household names with the release of "Tell Me" from their first album The Wonder Years. Despite early lineup changes, including Yubin replacing Hyuna, they solidified their place in South Korea's music scene.

Wonder Girls - The First Wave of Hallyu

The GRAMMY Museum has announced an exciting addition to their Global Spin Live series, featuring ZEROBASEONE on July 25.

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