For those who want to see K-pop artists perform live in your local area, Soompi has prepared a schedule of 2026 tours to easily find out which artists are holding concerts, fan meetings, fan-cons, or showcases at a location near you. Check out the full schedule below (and also the 2025 K-pop Tour Masterlist here!)… Continue reading 2026 K-Pop Tour Masterlist: Concerts, Fan Meetings, And More
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Rosé And Bruno Mars’s “APT.” “KPop Demon Hunters” Soundtrack, KATSEYE, And “Maybe Happy Ending” Soundtrack Nominated For 2026 Grammys
The nominees have been unveiled for the 2026 Grammy Awards! The Grammys announced the nominees for next year’s ceremony on November 7 (local time), revealing major nominations for K-pop and music created by Koreans. Rosé and Bruno Mars’s “APT.” and HUNTR/X’s “Golden” from the “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack along with KATSEYE are all nominated in… Continue reading Rosé And Bruno Mars’s “APT.” “KPop Demon Hunters” Soundtrack, KATSEYE, And “Maybe Happy Ending” Soundtrack Nominated For 2026 Grammys
BAE173’s Doha Reportedly Files To Suspend Contract With PocketDol Studio + Writes Message To Fans
BAE173 member Doha has filed a lawsuit against his agency PoketDol Studio. On November 6, THE FACT reported that Doha recently filed a lawsuit against PocketDol Studio seeking confirmation of the non-existence of his exclusive contract and an injunction to suspend its validity. The reasons cited for the lawsuit include issues with payments, the agency’s… Continue reading BAE173’s Doha Reportedly Files To Suspend Contract With PocketDol Studio + Writes Message To Fans
Court Rules NewJeans’ Contracts With ADOR To Be Valid + Members To Appeal Decision
ADOR’s exclusive contracts with the NewJeans members have been ruled valid. On the morning of October 30, the 41st Civil Division of the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff in ADOR’s lawsuit seeking court confirmation that the exclusive contracts with the five NewJeans members are valid. The court stated, “It is… Continue reading Court Rules NewJeans’ Contracts With ADOR To Be Valid + Members To Appeal Decision
“Lovely Runner,” “True Beauty,” “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim,” And More K-Dramas Now Available To Watch In Southeast Asia On Viki
More hit K-dramas are now available to watch in Southeast Asia on Viki! Following the launch of over 30 K-dramas in September, 18 more dramas are now available to watch in Southeast Asian regions including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, and more on the OTT streaming service Rakuten Viki. The following Korean… Continue reading “Lovely Runner,” “True Beauty,” “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim,” And More K-Dramas Now Available To Watch In Southeast Asia On Viki
Critically-Acclaimed Film “Manok” To Feature At 29th Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival has returned for its 29th edition! The annual film festival is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema from all over the world, and this year’s festival runs from November 5 through 15 in Toronto, Canada. A diverse range of films will be showcased at the festival, offering… Continue reading Critically-Acclaimed Film “Manok” To Feature At 29th Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
Exclusive: “A Hundred Memories” Stars Kim Da Mi, Shin Ye Eun, And Heo Nam Jun Talk About Preparations For ’80s Roles, Impressions Of Each Other, And More
“A Hundred Memories” is nearing its finale! Set in the 1980s, “A Hundred Memories” is a nostalgic coming-of-age romance drama about the friendship between two young bus attendants, Go Young Rye (Kim Da Mi) and Seo Jong Hee (Shin Ye Eun), and their shared first love Han Jae Pil (Heo Nam Jun). The drama has… Continue reading Exclusive: “A Hundred Memories” Stars Kim Da Mi, Shin Ye Eun, And Heo Nam Jun Talk About Preparations For ’80s Roles, Impressions Of Each Other, And More
VERIVERY’s Agency Shuts Down Malicious Rumors + Announces Legal Action
VERIVERY’s agency Jellyfish Entertainment has taken a strong stance against malicious rumors. Previously, CCTV footage was circulated on social media featuring two men and a woman at what appears to be a drinking establishment, with some speculating the men to be members of VERIVERY. However, Jellyfish Entertainment released a statement on September 29, shutting down… Continue reading VERIVERY’s Agency Shuts Down Malicious Rumors + Announces Legal Action
10 K-Dramas Available To Watch For Free On Viki For K-Drama Day
To all the global fans who love K-dramas—Happy K-Drama Day! OTT streaming service Rakuten Viki, the leading destination for Asian entertainment, is celebrating the third annual K-Drama Day on September 26. To celebrate, Viki will bring K-drama fans closer to their favorite genre with an exciting lineup of prizes, talent exclusives, and more. As part… Continue reading 10 K-Dramas Available To Watch For Free On Viki For K-Drama Day
10 Fantasy K-Dramas To Embrace Magic On K-Drama Day
Celebrate this year’s K-Drama Day with all the magical moments from your favorite K-dramas! Global OTT platform Rakuten Viki’s third annual International K-Drama Day is set to take place on September 26 this year. In celebration of the campaign, Viki has prepared drama collections for fans to binge each week based on popular genres from… Continue reading 10 Fantasy K-Dramas To Embrace Magic On K-Drama Day