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IU has postponed her highly anticipated comeback and Goyang Stadium concert as she focuses on recovering from eustachian tube dysfunction that affects her vocal stability. The beloved artist reassured fans the condition doesn't prevent daily activities and promised to return stronger, hoping to begin the new year with her supporters. Meanwhile, HYBE unveils its newest girl group TUIDE under new label ABD, featuring seven members set to debut with producer Han Sung-soo. Plus, TEN celebrates his tenth anniversary with three sold-out nights in Bangkok, BTS makes history at the FIFA World Cup final halftime show, and PSY's Gangnam Style becomes the first K-pop video to surpass six billion YouTube views.

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BTS is set to make history as co-headliners at the FIFA World Cup final halftime show alongside Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber, marking the first-ever halftime performance at a World Cup final. This groundbreaking achievement comes fresh off their triumphant European tour finale in Paris, where they performed for ninety-two thousand fans per show at the Stade de France. Meanwhile, BOYNEXTDOOR launched their first world tour with three sold-out shows featuring a massive four-story LED tower and live band accompaniment, while TOMORROW X TOGETHER's Yeonjun dominated music shows with his solo track earning back-to-back wins. Plus, ILLIT's debut single surpassed two hundred million Spotify streams, and BTS's European tour generated record-breaking economic impact across host cities.

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BTS made history as French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron attended their Paris concert at Stade de France, where eighty-eight thousand fans witnessed this unprecedented moment of cultural diplomacy celebrating one hundred forty years of France-Korea relations. The group's album 'ARIRANG' also earned recognition on the UK Official Charts' biggest albums list, placing ahead of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and maintaining seventeen consecutive weeks on the charts. Meanwhile, Super Junior's Choi Siwon sparks conversation with his post honoring fallen intelligence operatives, while trot star Song Ga In's latest music video surpasses one million views. Plus, JYP Entertainment prepares to debut their newest girl group OURBIRTHDAY, and ILLIT targets Japanese audiences with their upcoming single featuring viral hitmaker Yuika.

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British alternative-pop duo HONNE returns to Korea for special anniversary concerts, reflecting on how Korean fans gave them their first sold-out show and truly launched their global journey. The duo reveals interest in collaborating with NewJeans and performs from July sixteenth through eighteenth. Meanwhile, Katseye's documentary Wild Hearts hits theaters worldwide in August after their historic Billboard success, while director Na Hong-jin's sci-fi thriller HOPE dominates the box office with over 333,000 opening day viewers. Plus, IVE's Jang Won-young prepares to throw the ceremonial first pitch at a Mets versus Dodgers game, and aespa's NingNing donates to heat wave relief efforts.

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BIGBANG announces their momentous twentieth anniversary world tour XX: COSMOS, launching in August at Goyang Main Stadium before heading to North America and Europe. The meaningful title represents their two decades of history while COSMOS symbolizes the universal concept of connection and continuity between the group and their fans. In other exciting news, TOMORROW X TOGETHER's Yeonjun tops Japan's Oricon chart with his second mini album while SEVENTEEN's Dino releases an emotional city pop track featuring narration by legendary singer Lee Moon Sae. Plus, aespa's Ningning donates to heat wave relief and ATEEZ's San continues his hometown giving tradition.

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TWICE enters a pivotal contract renewal period as leader Jihyo reveals plans for an extended break after eleven years of continuous activities. Members Jeongyeon, Tzuyu, and Chaeyoung are reportedly exploring individual agency options similar to the BLACKPINK model, with Tzuyu considering her family's new entertainment company. Meanwhile, BTS transforms London with their ARIRANG pop-up festival featuring Thames River celebrations and British Museum collaborations. Plus, YEONJUN becomes the first Korean artist to host Z100 Summer Bash in New York, Kim Hye Soo and Jo Yeo Jeong star in the thriller Infidelity Is Not The Problem Right Now, and director Na Hong Jin's HOPE surpasses five hundred thousand pre-sale tickets.

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Boy group Identity has unveiled their third unit 'itsnotover,' featuring twenty members in an overwhelming showcase performance that highlighted dynamic choreography and street culture identity. The group continues their unique expansion toward a full twenty-four-member lineup with their latest mini album capturing the boys' unstoppable momentum. In other news, QWER celebrates their one thousandth day since debut and prepares for the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, while girl group I-dle heats up summer festivals with surprise performances of 'Queencard' and their new track 'Gimme Dat Love.' Plus, ENHYPEN announces their eighth mini album 'THE SIN: BLISS' continuing their dark fantasy narrative, and Hollywood's Sam Neill passes away in Sydney.

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LE SSERAFIM wrapped up the opening shows of their second world tour PUREFLOW in Incheon, marking Kim Chaewon's triumphant return after recovering from a neck injury. The concerts featured the viral BOOMPALA opening choreography performed live for the first time, sending fans into a frenzy after the moment had already garnered over ten million views online. The group showcased artistic maturity with live band arrangements and festival-like energy across their setlist. Also in this episode, ATEEZ's performance director reveals the secret behind their killer stage presence, Min Heejin discusses her upcoming boy group project at OK Records, and NINE makes their comeback with powerful choreography on Inkigayo.

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Baby Monster delivers a complete transformation with their summer comeback performance of 'I Like It' on MBC's Show Music Core, trading their powerful image for upbeat country-pop vibes and bright smiles while maintaining stable live vocals. The group has just launched their world tour in Japan and will expand across five continents including Oceania, South America, North America, and Europe. In other news, Tomorrow By Together's Yeon Jun shattered records with over 660,000 first-day album sales for 'No Labels Part Zero Two,' while Seventeen's unit V Eight makes history with their first all-standing concert series in Goyang. Plus, Director Na Hong Jin continues perfecting his upcoming film 'Hope' just days before release, and Day Six's Young K announces his second solo album 'Youngest' featuring fifteen self-written tracks.

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