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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

JUN of SEVENTEEN has announced the release of his first solo, Chinese-language EP, 9, scheduled for September 28

SEVENTEEN’s JUN Announces First Chinese EP ‘9’

The Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Tourism Organization have announced that KARINA and WINTER of aespa, alongside all six members of RIIZE, have been appointed as honorary ambassadors for Seoul tourism

RIIZE and aespa’s KARINA and WINTER Appointed as 2026 Seoul Tourism Ambassadors

2024 K-Community Challenge now open to Hallyu fans worldwide Top winners to perform at the K-Community Festival in Korea this November.

Global Hallyu Fans Embrace Korean Traditional Culture by Joining the Challenge

LISA Announces Highly Anticipated Debut Solo Album Alter Ego

&nbsp;BIGBANG comeback would literally make me cry like a horse.&nbsp;

Taeyang Reveals BIGBANG’s 20th Anniversary Plans + Special Events

ILLIT's impressive run on major Billboard charts in the US continues, showcasing their enduring popularity and global appeal.

ILLIT Continues Dominance on Billboard Charts with SUPER REAL ME

NewJeans is making waves in Japan with their highly anticipated debut single, "Supernatural."

NewJeans Takes Japan by Storm with Debut Single "Supernatural”

Crush is taking a break from the limelight to address health issues. On June 20 KST, P Nation revealed that Crush's herniated disc condition had worsened, necessitating surgery.

Crush Temporarily Steps Back from Promotions Due to Health Concerns

Featured MV of the Day: “MAESTRO” by SEVENTEEN

As K-pop continues to dominate the globe, listeners must be wondering: is K-pop still mostly popular only in South Korea?

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Global Hallyu Fans Embrace Korean Traditional Culture by Joining the Challenge

LISA Announces Highly Anticipated Debut Solo Album Alter Ego

Taeyang Reveals BIGBANG’s 20th Anniversary Plans + Special Events

ILLIT Continues Dominance on Billboard Charts with SUPER REAL ME

NewJeans Takes Japan by Storm with Debut Single "Supernatural”

Crush Temporarily Steps Back from Promotions Due to Health Concerns

Featured MV of the Day: “MAESTRO” by SEVENTEEN

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