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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’

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.

ZEROBASEONE to Highlight GRAMMY Museum

Wow, Jin has been busy! Since being discharged from the military last month, Jin from BTS has held a fan event, announced different shows that he is planning to appear on, and has already started working on new music! So, what’s next for him? Carrying the Olympic Torch, of course!

BTS’s Jin to Participate In Torch Relay at 2024 Paris Olympics

EXO member and solo artist Xiumin is set to captivate fans in the Philippines at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy AI Festival.&nbsp;

EXO's Xiumin to Headline Samsung Galaxy AI Festival in the Philippines

MBLAQ, the boy band founded by superstar Rain, made waves upon their debut in 2009 with the single album Just BLAQ. With a lineup that initially included members Seungho, G.O, Mir, Lee Joon and Thunder, MBLAQ quickly gained attention for their polished performances and strong musical foundation.&nbsp;

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