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PLAVE Leads Virtual Idol Boom as Nearly One in Four New K-Pop Acts Are Virtual
Virtual idols are rapidly becoming a significant part of South Korea’s K-pop industry, with PLAVE emerging as one of the biggest driving forces behind the trend. A recent industry survey has revealed that 13 out of 55 idol-type acts that debuted in South Korea between January and October 2026 were virtual artists, accounting for approximately 23.6% of all new acts. The findings, announced on November 11, were based on a joint survey conducted by pop music critic Lim Hee Yun…
ILLIT’s ‘Do the Dance’ Surpasses 200 Million Spotify Streams, Marking Another Major Group Milestone
ILLIT have achieved another impressive milestone in their musical journey as their song ‘Do the Dance’ officially surpassed 200 million streams on Spotify. The achievement makes it the girl group’s sixth track to cross the 200-million-stream mark, further highlighting their growing popularity and strong presence in the global music industry. According to Spotify data announced on November 10, the song had accumulated 200,304,860 streams as of November 8. Released as the title track of ILLIT‘s third mini album, ‘bomb’, ‘Do…
SAY MY NAME Break Down in Tears After Emotional First-Ever Solo Concert in Paris
K-pop girl group SAY MY NAME have created unforgettable memories with their French fans after successfully completing their first-ever solo concert in Paris. The eight-member group wrapped up their special performance at the prestigious Salle Pleyel on November 6, leaving both the audience and the members with an emotional experience. The concert, titled ‘2026 SAY MY NAME FANNECT in PARIS’, marked an important milestone in the group’s international journey since their debut. According to their agency, iNKODE Entertainment, SAY MY…
ATEEZ’s San Faces Online Backlash After Praising BLACKPINK, With His Past BTS Comments Resurfacing
ATEEZ member San has become the centre of an online debate after his recent comments praising BLACKPINK sparked mixed reactions among K-pop fans. What appeared to be a sincere expression of appreciation for the senior girl group quickly turned into a wider fandom discussion, with some netizens bringing up his previous remarks about BTS and questioning whether his statements were contradictory. The controversy began following San and fellow ATEEZ member Wooyoung’s appearance alongside BLACKPINK’s Jisoo on the Korean variety show…
KiiiKiii Earns Second Grand Prize Since Debut, Takes Home Three Trophies at 2026 KGMA
Rising girl group KiiiKiii has achieved another major milestone in its career after winning three awards at the 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA). The five-member Starship Entertainment group secured the prestigious Grand Honors’ Choice award, along with Best Music and Best Streaming Song, marking an impressive achievement as they continue to establish their position in the K-pop industry. The third edition of the Korea Grand Music Awards took place on November 8 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. KiiiKiii’s…
BTS Fans Express Anger Over ‘ARIRANG’ London Concert Release: “Only Half the Show?”
BTS has sparked a wave of criticism among fans following its latest announcement regarding a special release featuring footage from the group’s London concert. The announcement, shared through the group’s official social media accounts on November 9, introduced “BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ IN LONDON,” a new release connected to the ongoing ARIRANG world tour. However, instead of generating excitement alone, the announcement quickly triggered frustration among many fans. Several ARMYs questioned the format, the amount of concert footage included, and…