K-Pop
A Dream Setlist for BLACKPINK’s “BORN PINK” World Tour
As if news of a long-awaited sophomore album wasn’t enough, BLACKPINK are also set to embark on a massive (and massively hyped) world tour. The “BORN PINK” tour will celebrate the album of the same name, and the new era for BLINKs will officially begin with the release of lead single “PINK VENOM” on August 19th. Finally, BLACKPINK will be back in our area. BLACKPINK are one of the most successful girl groups in K-pop history — their last tour, the “In Your Area World Tour,” remains the highest-grossing tour by a Korean girl group — and the “BORN PINK” tour is set to raise the bar. Dubbed the “largest world tour in the history of a K-pop girl group,” the trek features dates in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and the tour poster promises more cities yet to be announc...
J-Hope Reveals Inspiration for ‘Jack in the Box’ Cover Art in New Video: Watch
J-Hope took fans behind the scenes of the cover shoot for his debut solo album Jack in the Box on Tuesday (Aug. 9). “I’m thinking of an album art that also has me in it, and I’m honored to say that art designer KAWS agreed to create a great art cover,” the BTS member says directly to the camera in the video uploaded to the boy band’s official YouTube channel. “It’s a great honor. I’m so happy that I can’t hold it in.” (English translation courtesy of YouTube.) Partway through the shoot, J-Hope gets a surprise visit from none other than his BTS bandmate Jung Kook, who stops by after having his own picture taken for a graduation ID. After Jung Kook wishes him “good luck,” J-Hope then moves on to his second outfit: the black-and-white checkered suit inspired by an optical illusion that ultima...
Forever 1: Breaking Down the Legacy of Girls’ Generation, Fifteen Years in the Making
Last week, on August 5th, eight-member K-pop group Girls’ Generation landed a comeback with their latest album, FOREVER 1. While the term “comeback” has a different meaning within the world of K-pop — it’s typically used to refer to any new music from an artist or group, no matter how long the gap has been between releases — the term really fits here in the more traditional sense. So go ahead — call it a comeback. Girls’ Generation, which consists of members Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun, debuted in 2007, and this new album has arrived to coincide with their fifteenth anniversary. After an extended hiatus that began in 2017 and yielded flourishing solo activities in film, music, and entertainment for many members, the group has reunited for FOREVER 1 ...
How to Get Tickets to BLACKPINK’s “BORN PINK” World Tour
BLACKPINK are showing fans that they’re “Ready for Love” with news of the massive “BORN PINK World Tour,” and missing out on tickets is sure to sting as much as the K-pop quartet’s comeback single, “Pink Venom.” The 2022-2023 circuit, which will stop in Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia, has so far been hyped by their label YG Entertainment as the “largest world tour in the history of a K-pop girl group.” Check for tickets here, and read on for dates and details for the upcoming tour. What Is BLACKPINK’s Next Tour? BLACKPINK’s “BORN PINK World Tour” kicks off with a double-header in Seoul, South Korea on October 15th-16th. They then jet to Dallas, Texas to open their North America leg on October 25th, followed by stops in Houston and Atlanta. The group will head to Canada for two ...
How to Get Tickets to The Rose’s “Heal Together World Tour”
Korean quartet The Rose are headed out for a globe-spanning run across North America, South America, and Europe with tickets quickly following the announcement. Join singer-guitarist Kim Woosung, who more recently served as a solo act supporting Epik High, singer-keyboardist Park Dojoon, drummer Lee Hajoon, and bassist Lee Jaehyeong for their next group outing, the “Heal Together World Tour,” lasting through 2023. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is The Rose’s Next Tour? The Rose will launch their “Heal Together World Tour” in Chicago on October 13th. Following a stop in Minneapolis on October 15th, the band will go on an East Coast run including Boston, New York, and Washington, DC, then close out the month in Atlanta. They open November with s...
NCT 127’s Next Album Is Arriving Sooner Than You Think
Attention, NCTzens! NCT 127 announced Monday (Aug. 8) that they’ll release a new album this September. The yet-untitled studio set will be the K-pop act’s fourth album following Sticker: The Third Album, which was released in September and notched the group their third No. 1 on the Top Album Sales chart before it was repackaged the following month as Favorite. In its two different forms, the LP was supported by the title track and second single “Favorite (Vampire).” Not much is known yet about the forthcoming studio effort, including its title, track list or exact release date courtesy of SM Entertainment and Capitol Records. But in a release, the idols teased that they will kick off the era with a pair of electrifying shows in Los Angeles and New York City — their first live performances ...
BLACKPINK Announce Massive World Tour
This fall, BLAKCKPINK are set to kick off their new musical era by embarking on an expansive world tour. Billed as the “largest world tour in the history of a K-pop girl group,” the itinerary includes shows in South Korea, the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe through the end of the year. In early 2023, BLACKPINK will play additional gigs in South Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Check out the full schedule below. Additional details, including venues and on-sale ticket information, are still forthcoming. BLACKPINK also recently announced their comeback single, “Pink Venom,” which is set to premiere on August 19th. It follows another new song called “Ready for Love,” which the group debuted during their recent in-game concert for PUGB Mobile. Advertisement Related Video BLACKPINK have a...
BLACKPINK Announces Born Pink World Tour: Here Are the Dates
BLACKPINK will be in your area very soon! Today (Aug. 8), The K-pop superstars announced the dates for their Born Pink world tour on Monday (Aug. 8). Spanning from Oct. 15, 2022, to June 21, 2023, the trek is set to make stops in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. As of press time, the official Born Pink world tour website reads “and more” at the end of the list of dates, indicating that additional dates may be on the way. The Born Pink world tour marks the girl group’s third concert tour following the BLACKPINK arena tour (2018) and the In Your Area world tour (2018-2020). The group’s last major performance was the YG Palm Stage ― 2021 Blackpink: The Show, their first online concert. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The new tou...
Fans Choose Benny Blanco’s ‘Bad Decisions’ Feat. BTS & Snoop Dogg as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Benny Blanco‘s latest song “Bad Decisions,” featuring BTS and Snoop Dogg, has topped this week’s new music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Aug. 5) on Billboard, choosing the epic collaboration between the super producer, K-pop stars and rap giant as their favorite new music release of the past week. “Bad Decisions,” the lead single from Blanco’s as-yet-untitled upcoming album, beat out new music by Calvin Harris (Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2), WILLOW (“hover like a GODDESS”), Lauv (All 4 Nothing), DJ Khaled featuring Drake and Lil Baby (“Staying Alive”), and others. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Bad Decisions” finds BTS’ Jin, V, Jung Kook and Jimin showing off their vocal talents and seeing what trouble they can get up to, as S...
BLACKPINK Shares Release Date for New Single ‘Pink Venom’
BLACKPINK‘s new single is right around the corner. The K-pop superstars took to social media on Sunday (Aug. 7) to share information about the release date for their upcoming song “Pink Venom.” The forthcoming track — set to appear on BLACKPINK’s second album, Born Pink — will drop Aug. 19 at 12 a.m. EST/1 p.m. KST. The single is available for pre-save here. In late July, the quartet — Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa — shared a 30-second announcement trailer for Born Pink, featuring information about the group’s new album and world tour. Born Pink is scheduled for release in September, followed by a global trek in October. Specific dates have not yet been revealed. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The “Pink Venom” release date arrives on th...
Girls’ Generation Remind Us They’re K-Pop Icons With ‘Forever 1’
Fifteen years into their careers, Girls’ Generation continue to defy industry odds with their latest effort offering a definitive statement. Forever 1 is the K-pop girl group’s new album and single of the same name that celebrates their 15th anniversary. After entering the scene in August 2007, Girls’ Generation became one of K-pop’s most prominent acts (setting chart records with singles and albums while crowning lists like Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 for multiple years) and earliest crossover stars in the west (performing on late-night and morning TV shows before K-pop acts were regularly featured). All superstars in their own right, members Taeyeon, Sunny, Hyoyeon, Tiffany Young, Yoona, Sooyoung, Yuri and Seohyun last released music together in 2017 for a 10th-anniversary album, Hol...
Stanning BTS: HOBIPALOOZA
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS After kicking off his post-BTS Off Season arc with Jack in the Box, j-hope brought everything he had to his headlining “HOBIPALOOZA” performance at Lollapalooza 2022. Featuring elaborate stage design, excellent choreography, and a career-spanning setlist, it was a performance ARMY won’t soon forget. Advertisement Related Video His set also made history, as it marked the first time a South Korean headlined a main stage at a major American music festival. Though he may have been a later addition to the lineup, the festival seemed like his for the taking. Stanning BTS hosts Kayla and Bethany were there for all of the action. Join them as they re...
