Girl group XG will return to audiences for a second world tour, XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE, in 2026. Kicking off in Japan in February, the tour will follow the release of a new full-length album, set to drop January 23rd. Here’s more on what’s coming up. Formed by South Korean label XGALX, XG is composed of seven Japanese members: JURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA, and COCONA. XG first debuted with the catchy English single "Tippy Toes" in March 2022.

Korean R&B and hip hop artist DEAN makes a long-awaited return with his new single “Nocturne 07 (for aerse)” (feat. MISO) — a mesmerizing collaboration with the luxury fragrance brand aerse, transforming the essence of the scent into sound. Inspired by Nocturne 07, one of aerse’s signature scents, the track expresses the fragrance’s delicate duality of coolness and warmth through sound. It leaves a lingering resonance like the deep blue dawn.

India’s pop sensation Jonita Gandhi has joined hands with global superstar Ed Sheeran for a heartfelt remix of “Heaven,” now streaming worldwide after its release on October 17. Originally a part of Ed Sheeran’s 2025 album Play, this unique rendition takes the song to new emotional heights, blending Sheeran’s tender English verses with Jonita’s soulful Hindi lines. “Heaven (feat. Jonita) - Remix” serves as a musical bridge between continents, a delicate union of Western pop a

K-pop soloist WONHO will be releasing his first full length album Syndrome this Friday, October 31st. This marks WONHO's first longer project since completing his military service last year and touring in Latin America this past summer. The new album will be composed of 10 tracks, including 2 pre-release tracks, "Better Than Me," and "Good Liar."

P1Harmony, a K-pop group consisting of six members KEEHO, THEO, JIUNG, INTAK, SOUL and JONGSEOB, released their first English-language mini album EX on September 26, marking a significant milestone in their musical journey. This is the group’s 9th EP, and it arrives at a time when their artistry and global influence are reaching new heights. The release was accompanied by the official music video for the title track, “EX,” and the group gave a world premiere performance on Go

Armed with a grandiose vision to transform the landscape of technology and entertainment, Galaxy Corporation says over 100 singers, rappers, and dancers from around the world—including South Korea, Germany, and across the United States—gathered at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on September 8, 2025. They were there to audition for the company’s first-ever virtual K-pop group, a project that merges “cutting-edge technology with real-world artistry.”

Ice Spice is back—and she’s making a statement. The four-time Grammy-nominated Bronx rapper returns with “Baddie Baddie,” a track sampled from the iconic 2012 hit “Bad Girls” by M.I.A. Earlier this month, she linked up with Latto (@latto) for their first-ever collaboration, “GYATT.” On top of her music grind, she’s been building an acting résumé too—making her film debut in Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, where she shared the screen with Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky.

BamBam, rapper and singer of the popular K-pop group GOT7, has unveiled his pre-release single “ไม่มีใครสักคืน (Dancing By Myself) (Feat. TIMETHAI)” on September 12 as the first step toward his highly anticipated Thai album HOMETOWN. The album is set for release on October 10, making this moment both a musical and personal milestone for the Bangkok-born artist.

An artist that never shies away from honesty and vulnerability, Korean-American singer-songwriter eaJ’s latest release “put it on me,” is a project about expressing one’s gratitude and fears to a loved one and an affirmative letter of comforting words that one might want to hear at times when the entire world feels bleak. Released on September 19, eaJ seamlessly blends alternative pop and R&B with layers of synths and stripped-down vocals that make the track feel even more pe

Crowned the queen of Japanese hip hop, Awich sets her eyes on New York's stage with her U.S. debut at SummerStage. The 'Japan Champloo in the Park' stage also features Japanese musicians BIGYUKI, JP THE WAVY, OZworld, and DJ U-LEE.

MONSTA X is back in full force and fans are hyped for their upcoming mini-album, The X, set to release on September 1, 2025, at 6 PM KST. This comeback is extra special as it marks the group’s first full-member release since their 2021 mini-album One of a Kind, which featured the hit title track "Gambler." After years of staggered military enlistments (with the exception of rapper I.M), all six members—Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney, and I.M—are now reunited.

JUNHEE, the leader of the K-pop boy group A.C.E., is going solo this year! The lead vocalist of the group made a stunning solo debut on August 14, 2025, with the pre-release single “Supernova” from his upcoming (and yet untitled) solo debut album.

August 1 will now forever be known as ‘KCON Day’ in Los Angeles, thanks to an official city proclamation by City Councilmembers who co-sponsored the resolution recognizing the global power of K-pop and the cultural, economic and tourist impact of KCON’s decade-long run in the city. While staff kept count behind the scenes, 125,000 fans made their way to the “world’s largest K-pop fan and artist festival,” featuring 107 companies, 358 booths, and 37 unforgettable acts over thr

The countdown is officially on! KCON, the world’s largest fan celebration of Korean pop culture and music, is just a day away from taking over downtown Los Angeles once again. Set at the iconic Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena, KCON 2025 is shaping up to be the must-attend event of the summer for K-pop lovers. Since its debut in 2012 as a single-day event in LA, KCON has exploded into a multi-day, multi-city, and international sensation.

TOMORROW X TOGETHER (aka TXT) has finally returned with a much-anticipated comeback this month. The K-pop boy group’s latest studio album, The Star Chapter: TOGETHER, comes one year and nine months after The Name Chapter: FREEFALL, released in October 2023. The group’s comeback with The Star Chapter: TOGETHER marks the conclusion to The Star Chapter story that began in November 2024 with The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY.

The beloved K-pop group BTS turned 12 on June 13 this year, with a surprise reunion that warmed the hearts of fans. Despite not being at an official debut anniversary event, all members of BTS came together to celebrate with their fans, ARMY, after almost three years. A lot has changed on the personal front for the group members, but their bond has continued to remain strong, unwavered by time. Following the Festa 2025 celebrations, BTS began a week-long journey of online and

If you’ve somehow made it this far into the 5th gen K-pop wave without crossing paths with 82MAJOR, now’s the time to pay attention. Since debuting in 2023, this six-member group has been building steady momentum by balancing synchronized, high-impact performances with a sound that refuses to be boxed in a specific category. Now with their third mini album SILENCE SYNDROME, which was released April 14, they’re stepping into a new chapter.

Multinational girl group X:IN has made a much-awaited comeback with its third mini album, Defend Myself. The album is also the group’s first under its new agency BeBy Entertainment. This album captures the intricacies of X:IN’s personal experiences as the members deal with vulnerabilities and challenges of being in the spotlight. Defend Myself was released digitally on May 17, 2025.

BTS Jin is back with another emotional surprise for fans. The “Super Tuna” singer has prepared an auditory treat for ARMYs with his latest album Echo on May 16, 2025. The album contains seven tracks (we like the hidden symbolism here) including the title track “Don’t Say You Love Me.” A music video for the title featuring actress Shin Se-kyung was also released along with the album.

K-pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) has been quiet for most of this year, except for a few concert performances and festival appearances. The quintet—Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and HueningKai—took a much-needed break from activities to focus on their personal lives and health. The group finally made a comeback with a digital single, “Love Language,” turning a new page in their discography. The song was released on May 2, 2025.