EXO-Ls have one good reason to make this year’s summer more memorable. According to SM Entertainment’s statement on August 22, K-pop powerhouse EXO is set to release their sophomore vacation-themed photo book this September 10.
An avid fan of boy band TXT? Good news -- the group has officially announced the new name of their fan club! On August 22, the Big Hit Entertainment act revealed that their fandom will be collectively called “MOA,” which stands for “Moments of Alwaysness.”
MOMOLAND is making preparations for their upcoming Japanese album called "Chiri Chiri." Furthermore, MOMOLAND is reportedly to hold fan events in Japan to promote their albums in two cities, which would be held in Tokyo and Osaka.
EXO will be holding their 5th concert tour 'EXO PLANET #5 - EXplOration - in SINGAPORE' on 15 September. This marks the band's 4th consecutive year performing in Singapore after successfully wrapping up their EXO PLANET #4 - The ElyXiOn - in SINGAPORE last March!
On August 21, K-pop heavyweight MONSTA X dropped “Phenomenon,” their sophomore Japanese effort. In their newest offering, members Shownu, Wonho, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney, and I.M. showcase their musicality through three new tracks fronted by the pre-released “X-Phenomenon.”
The K-Pop idol shared another photo of her soon-to-be-released track entitled "LALALAY." The picture shows off what seems to be a species of a butterfly that is different from those that were revealed earlier this month. The butterfly has the phrase "float like a butterfly" written in the middle. Also, the title of her track is placed at the bottom.
MOMOLAND's visual and main vocalist Yeonwoo has reportedly been getting treatment for her panic disorder. Her agency released a statement regarding Yeonwoo's health.
On August 19, The Boyz sent fans into a frenzy with the much-awaited release of their newest song “D.D.D.” Serving as the titular track of their fourth and most recent EP “DreamLike,” the song is an electro-pop dance jam that entices listeners to “dance dance dance.”
Kim Myung Soo, more known as L of the boy group INFINITE, has bid goodbye to Woollim Entertainment -- his home for the past decade. The K-pop idol announced his departure through a letter posted on his Instagram page a day after his contract with the agency expired.
On August 18, The Korean Business Research Institute has announced the brand reputation rankings for individual girl group members, for the month of August. The positions were affected by the analysis of over 88 million data, which include consumer participation, media content, and communication, as well as community awareness indexes that concern 455 girl group members, from 18th of July to 19th of August.
On August 19 at midnight KST, the artist's agency, JYP Entertainment, posted a teaser photo of Park Jimin's track entitled "Stay Beautiful," using their official Twitter account. 15&'s Park Jimin will be releasing a new single soon!
On Friday, August 16, ITZY took home yet another trophy after clinching the 6th win for their latest comeback ICY on KBS2's Music Bank. The track contended with Oh My Girl's Bungee, but the JYP Entertainment's girl group prevailed in the end after garnering a total of 4,440 points against the competing team's 3,298 points.
K-pop idols Song Yoo Bin and Kim Guk Heon, both members of boy band MYTEEN, are set to debut as a duo. And ahead of their official launch, they will be holding an intimate fan meeting on August 31.