KPOP is an Attitude

Hybe's rookie girl group TUIDE debuted by selling 112,282 copies of their first mini album 'TUNE & PLAY' in its first week of release on August 24, 2026. This achievement represents the biggest first sales for female musicians making their debut in South Korea this year. The group debuted under Hybe's new label ABD, marking the label's first girl group release. According to Hybe, TUIDE has entered the top ten for debut album first-week sales among girl groups. Despite this pr

Jang Won Young of IVE celebrated her 23rd birthday on August 31 with a supper at chef Son Jong Won's restaurant, uploading images of the occasion on social media. IVE's Jang Won Young celebrates his 23rd birthday with a cake from chef Son Jong WonAccording to Sports Kyunghyang, Son Jong Won personally brought out a pink, heart-shaped cake covered with cherries for the event. The cake included the words "Happy Birthday, Princess." Jang Won Young appeared near the cake in the i

KATSEYE will no longer play at Daisy Chain Fields after a member sustained an injury during practice. Megan from KATSEYE allegedly injured her ankle during a dance rehearsal the day before the group's scheduled performance at the Daisy Chain Fields music festival. Megan's organization reported that after being evaluated by medical specialists, she was "advised to stay off [the injured ankle] and allow it to properly heal so [she] can be ready for the upcoming tour." KATSEYE's

RESCENE has provided 50 million KRW (about 36,000 USD) to Geoje City citizens who have been devastated by excessive rains. According to Geoje City, RESCENE donated on August 19 in the name of its fans, REMINE, to support flood recovery efforts and assist displaced locals in returning to their everyday life. Fans also joined the cause. On the same day, the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association set up a fundraising site specifically for REMINE. The campaign apparently r

On August 20, SM Entertainment formally announced that all members had agreed to a new deal. The agency said that, after Haechan's previous renewal, the remaining members (Renjun, Jeno, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung) had now completed their own renewals. The corporation highlighted the members' strong confidence in one another and their long-standing fondness for the organization as important grounds for the decision. In their statement, SM Entertainment highlighted that the gro