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aespa made its first Lollapalooza appearance in Chicago on August 2, 2026, with a 14-song set spanning major hits and LEMONADE tracks. Ty Dolla $ign joined “Switchblade,” giving the group a high-visibility crossover moment before its North American arena run.
BTS’ “Aliens,” a B-side from ARIRANG, reached No. 1 on iTunes Top Songs charts in 78 regions, including the United States. The reported Grammy submission decision helped turn the track into a fresh ARMY rallying point.
BLACKPINK’s 10-year anniversary marks more than a milestone. From Born Pink’s chart-topping run to Coachella, YouTube, fashion, and solo careers, the group rewrote the global girl-group model.
BLACKPINK’s seven-piece Heritage Collection with MU:DS and the National Museum of Korea arrives for the group’s 10th anniversary. Preorders open through YG SELECT on August 8, with US shoppers facing key shipping questions.
BTS’ “IDOL” has crossed 1.4 billion YouTube views, making it the group’s fifth video to reach the mark. Its 2018 visuals and current ARIRANG tour role explain why the milestone still matters.
BABYMONSTER’s “MOON” rollout has moved beyond Pharita and Asa, with four more members revealed in staggered concept photos. The MV arrives August 3 KST, with U.S. times included.
BTS will not submit music for the 69th Grammy Awards after the Recording Academy launched Best Asian Pop Music Performance in June. The group’s July 29 message has renewed debate over whether Asian artists are being recognized or separated by language and region.
BLACKPINK’s “DDU-DU DDU-DU” passed 2.4 billion YouTube views on July 25, 2026, becoming the first K-pop group music video to reach the mark. Its 2018 release also helped define the group’s early U.S. breakthrough.
BTS’s “Butter” passed 1.1 billion YouTube views on July 27, 2026, becoming the group’s seventh video at the mark. Its hook, styling, and choreography help explain the lasting replay value.
ILLIT’s July 26 Japanese release pairs JISOO and MOMOKA of HANA with a school-set rescue story. YUNAH’s comments reveal why the crossover feels personal beyond the MV.
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