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[Exclusive] KickFlip to Comeback in October — Running Hot Through Year's End

"K-pop super rookie" KickFlip will make a comeback this October. Following their fourth mini-album in April, it's their second comeback of the year, signaling nonstop activity through the end of the year. A Comeback After About Six Months — Their Second This Year According to reporting on the 31st, KickFlip is preparing a comeback targeting this October. This comeback comes about six months after their fourth mini-album "My First Kick," released last April. At the time, KickFlip rewrote their own record with first-week sales of 456,167 copies. In particular, the title track "Eye-Poppin'," brimming with "Kick-lal" (KickFlip's signature liveliness), performed well on major music charts at home and abroad and proved its popularity by reaching No. 1 on a music show. From a Nationwide Tour to Summer Festivals Having wrapped up the "My First Kick" run — with its self-best first-week record and music-show achievements — in grand fashion, KickFlip also successfully completed "2026 KickFlip FAN-CON," a fan-concert tour of 12 shows across five cities: Seoul, Busan, Gwangju, Cheongju, and Daegu. They also took part in "Waterbomb Seoul 2026" and "Waterbomb Busan 2026," proving their standing as a "next-generation festival powerhouse" at Korea's leading summer festivals. Their global activities continued as well. The youngest member, Donghyun, collaborated with British singer-songwriter Etham to release the collaboration single "Breathe" on the 14th. Donghyun took part broadly in the new song's lyrics, composition, and vocals, showing a special musical chemistry. Lollapalooza Just Six Months After Debut — A Skilled Self-Producing Group Having debuted in January 2025, KickFlip drew attention as the youngest boy group under JYP Entertainment. In particular, since their third mini-album, the members have actively taken part in working on every album track, including the title track, earning a reputation as a skilled "self-producing idol" group. As a result, in August 2025 — just six months after debut — they were invited to "Lollapalooza," the major music festival held in Chicago, USA. They also swept awards including Best New Male Artist at the 34th Seoul Music Awards, Best New Artist at the Asia Artist Awards (AAA), and the Remark Award and Discovery of the Year at The Awards, achieving outstanding results. Following April and now through October, KickFlip is set for its second comeback of the year. Attention is gathering on what results this group — which keeps growing even in its second year — will write with this comeback.

JYP Rookie Girl Group OURBIRTHDAY Hits Music Shows with "SQUEEZY" — Making a Mark from Debut Week

JYP rookie girl group OURBIRTHDAY made a mark right after debut, leading with solid skills and a distinctive team color. From their very first week, they announced their presence with clear individuality and stage polish. Debut Week: Four Music Shows OURBIRTHDAY appeared in turn on Mnet's "M Countdown" on the 20th, followed by KBS 2TV's "Music Bank," MBC's "Show! Music Core," and SBS's "Inkigayo," performing "SQUEEZY," the title track of their debut single "Our Birthday." OURBIRTHDAY officially debuted by releasing their first single on the 19th. Starting with their debut show "OURBIRTHDAY PARTY," they have quickly carried on into music-show promotions. As the new JYP-family girl group arriving about four years after NMIXX, they had drawn interest from K-pop fans at home and abroad even before debut. (Officially, they belong to INNIT Entertainment, a JYP subsidiary.) "SQUEEZY," the Title Track Representing "WHIP-HOP" "SQUEEZY" is a song representing "WHIP-HOP," the original musical style OURBIRTHDAY pursues. It's a signature genre that combines a free vibe—the seven members' personalities mixed together like whipped cream—with hip-hop performance. A funk-based dance track, it's marked by an addictive melody you can't forget after a single listen. Inspired by the act of squeezing a squishy toy to relieve stress, it carries a message of freely letting go of tangled emotions and worries. The debut single "Our Birthday" contains four tracks in all: the title track "SQUEEZY," plus "Our Birthday," "HUNGRY (Side A)," and "HUNGRY (Side B)." Seven Members, Seven Colors, and Stage Polish For each broadcast stage, the members used sets and outfits that brought out the song's character, creating a different mood each time. As the seven members' bubbly characters and free expressiveness came together, OURBIRTHDAY's own kitschy, cheerful color emerged even more vividly. Beyond the performance, their vocals and stage expression also caught the eye. On a foundation of stable live singing, the members freely deployed facial expressions and gestures in step with the flow of the song. Showing no wavering even in fast-developing choreography, they delivered a stage polish hard to believe from a rookie group. OURBIRTHDAY is a seven-member multinational group made up of Cho Hye-jin, Kuk Cho-rok, and Shin Hye-won (Korea), Achiraya (Thailand), Baby (Taiwan), and U and Kilala (Japan). The team's direction—"to make every moment of daily life feel like a special birthday"—is also evident throughout their music and performance. Having shown clear individuality and skill from their first week, what lies ahead for them draws attention.

Stray Kids Score 9th Straight Billboard 200 No. 1 — Standing Alongside The Rolling Stones, Behind Only The Beatles

Stray Kids placed nine albums consecutively atop the US main album chart, standing shoulder to shoulder with the legends of global pop music history. They completed a record unique in the Billboard 200's 70-year history: their first nine entries all debuting at No. 1. Mini Album "THIS & THAT" Tops the Billboard 200 According to the US music outlet Billboard on the 17th (local time), Stray Kids' mini album "THIS & THAT" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the main album chart, dated the 22nd. The equivalent album units earned in its first week totaled 369,000, rewriting the group's own best weekly record. Of that, traditional album sales made up 357,000, streaming equivalent albums (SEA) 11,000, and track equivalent albums (TEA) 1,000—making the pure-sales figure the group's best ever as well. A Record Standing Alongside The Beatles and The Rolling Stones With this, Stray Kids completed the feat of sending all nine albums they've released to No. 1 since first entering the chart with "ODDINARY" in 2022. Stray Kids are the only act in the Billboard 200's 70-year history to debut their first nine entries all at No. 1. They also cemented a singular position in the all-time group rankings. Achieving their ninth No. 1 overall, Stray Kids tied Britain's legendary rock band The Rolling Stones (nine) for second place in "most No. 1s among groups in Billboard 200 history." The only group in history with more No. 1 albums than them is The Beatles, with 19. Among groups worldwide that debuted after 2000, they are by far the leader in No. 1s, and for the most No. 1s of this century (the 2020s), they stand shoulder to shoulder with pop star Taylor Swift (nine). The Culmination of Step-by-Step Growth This ninth straight No. 1 is the culmination of step-by-step growth, going beyond merely defending the chart's top spot. After partnering with the major North American label Republic Records and entering the chart with 110,000 units in their first week in 2022, Stray Kids raised their firepower more than threefold—through "5-STAR" (249,500 units) and their fourth studio album "KARMA" (313,000 units) to this 369,000 units. It carries deep meaning in that these results were achieved while competing on the same stage as the era's top pop stars who dominated the US streaming market. Physical Firepower Spanning Korea and Japan At the foundation of these achievements lies formidable physical-album firepower spanning both Korea and Japan. This new record posted 3.03 million first-week (initial) sales on Korea's Hanteo Chart, becoming 2026's second "triple million-seller" after BTS's "ARIRANG." In the US market too, led by a diversification strategy of 17 CD and vinyl (LP) variants, it swept up 357,000 in pure album sales alone in the first week (about 96.7% of the total). By 2026 weekly pure-album-sales in the US, this ranks second after BTS's "ARIRANG" (532,000 copies). Showing strength in physical records over streaming, this achievement once again confirmed Stray Kids' solid global fandom.

2PM's JUN. K Unveils First Teaser for New Song "Your Lips" — A Summer-Night Romance with Wendy

2PM's JUN. K presented a visual reminiscent of a film's lead character. Unveiling the first teaser photo for his new song "Your Lips (Feat. WENDY)," he raised the excitement toward his comeback. A First Teaser Photo Like a Film Still JUN. K will release the digital single "Your Lips (Feat. WENDY)" and its same-titled title track on August 17. Following the news of the new record's release announced through his official channel on the 11th, he raised the comeback excitement by unveiling the first teaser photo on the 12th. The revealed photo evokes the mood of watching a film still. Set against a deep night sky, JUN. K captivated attention, exuding a singular aura. To a refined all-black styling pairing a shirt and tie, he added a calm yet sharp gaze staring off somewhere, doubling his signature soft charisma. A Summer-Night Duet in Step with Wendy "Your Lips (Feat. WENDY)" is a new song JUN. K presents about two months after releasing the digital single "Midnight Ticket" this past June. JUN. K, who has captured listeners' hearts with his signature sweet vocals and delicate sensibility, teams up with Red Velvet's Wendy on this new song. The charming vocal combination of the two is expected to further elevate the romantic mood of a summer night. JUN. K Continuing an Active Path Having recently wrapped up solo special events in Seoul and Yokohama successfully, followed by a full-group 2PM concert, JUN. K continues an active path as an artist while previewing his new song. JUN. K's new digital single "Your Lips (Feat. WENDY)" will be released at 6 p.m. on August 17 through various music sites.

Stray Kids Release Mini Album "THIS & THAT" on August 7 — Seungmin's Emotive Vocals Unveiled on "That Day"

Stray Kids member Seungmin's sweet voice has captivated fans' ears. With "That Day" (Geunal), a track revealed ahead of the new mini album's release, the group hinted at a lyrical summer sentiment. A Signature Teaser Reveals Part of "That Day" Ahead of the release of its new mini album "THIS & THAT" at 1 p.m. on August 7, Stray Kids has been raising anticipation by presenting a range of teasing content. On the afternoon of the 3rd, through its signature teaser content "UNVEIL : TRACK," which introduces songs from the new album, the group revealed the seventh track, "That Day." Amid the blend of rain sounds and a gentle guitar melody, Seungmin delivered the lyrics "the day we laughed together, the day we watched only each other with a movie playing, that day" in lyrical vocals. The song's emotional mood melding with Seungmin's soft tone evoked the memories of a fresh first love and summer nights. A Varied Palette Across Eight Tracks "That Day" is a song written and composed solely by Han, a member of the group's in-house producing team 3RACHA. Along with it, the new album contains eight tracks in total—the title track "This & That," the pre-released "RUN IT," "After You," "FARMING," "I Do," "Way Out," and "This & That (Festival Version)." As with the album's name "THIS & THAT," it's set to embrace a range of tastes with music of differing colors. 3RACHA—Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han—again took part in producing all the tracks, including the title, carrying on Stray Kids' distinctive musical color. The 8th-Anniversary Album "SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1" The digital album "SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1," released on the 1st, contains 17 songs in total, including a title track that is a Korean-language rendition of "Battle Ground" from the first Japanese studio album "THE SOUND," along with long-awaited unreleased self-composed songs and members' solo tracks. Prepared to mark the eighth anniversary of the fandom STAY's formation, the album carries added meaning. Five Seoul Shows on the "RUN IT" World Tour Stray Kids held five shows in total at KSPO DOME in Seoul's Songpa district on July 25–26, July 29, and August 1–2 as part of its world tour "RUN IT." Leading with explosive performance and grand scale, the group opened its world tour with highly polished stages. With every show sold out, this run added meaning as the group's first-ever five consecutive shows at KSPO DOME. Stray Kids has expanded its musical color by taking direct part in all of its releases since debut. Its new album "THIS & THAT" and title track "This & That" will be released on music sites at 1 p.m. on August 7.

NEXZ Returns August 24 with New Album "SAUCIN'" — Promising to Hit Every Taste

JYP Entertainment boy group NEXZ is back with a new album. On August 3, NEXZ made its comeback official by releasing the first trailer video for the new album "SAUCIN'." From Farmer Transformation to a Twist: the Trailer The released trailer opens with a serene scene of the seven members—Tomoya, Yu, Haru, So Geon, Seita, Hyui, and Yuki—transformed into farmers. After carefully tending crops like tomatoes, lemons, and kiwis in a greenhouse, the members create a twist in mood by grabbing handfuls of produce and bursting them. It then wraps up with an offbeat scene of them smearing colorful sauces made from fresh ingredients all over themselves, heightening curiosity about what kind of fresh appeal the new album holds. The Meaning Behind the Album Title "SAUCIN'" "SAUCIN'" combines the English word "SAUCE" with the progressive ending "-ING." Likening NEXZ's own musical color to a variety of sauces, it carries the intent to satisfy everyone's taste—whether you dip or drench. It's an ambition to keep listeners engaged with music that doesn't settle on a single color. This album is NEXZ's first new work in about four months, since its second single "Mmchk" in April. With "Mmchk," NEXZ set its own best first-week sales record, and with the same-titled title track it topped the real-time chart on the domestic music site Bugs and, for the first time since debut, took first place on a music show. A Seven-Member Group That Started on Nizi Project NEXZ is a multinational boy group formed through the survival audition "Nizi Project 2," co-produced by JYP Entertainment and Sony Music. After debuting in May 2024 with the single "Ride the Vibe," it has drawn attention for solid dance skills and strong performance immersion. The members have also been building their self-production capabilities, taking part in writing the lyrics of title tracks themselves. Their activity on stage has continued as well. In June, NEXZ successfully wrapped its first Japanese arena tour since debut, "NEXZ LIVE TOUR 2026 'Hellmate.'" It then met global fans by holding the global showcase "NEXZ GLOBAL SHOWCASE EVENT Mmchk : Not Typical" across five cities including Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Singapore. Taking Global Festival Stages in the Second Half NEXZ, drawing attention as a "next-generation stage standout," also has major festival stages ahead in the second half of the year. In September, it will take the stage at Brazil's large music festival "Rock in Rio" and also appear at the new festival "STRAYCITY," held across three regions in Latin America. STRAYCITY is a festival hosted by fellow JYP group Stray Kids, with NEXZ named as an invited artist. Attention is gathering around what color NEXZ—having promised music as varied as sauces of different appeal—will show through "SAUCIN'." The new album "SAUCIN'" will be officially released on August 24 at 6 p.m. KST.

DAY6's Young K Tops Charts at Home and Abroad with Solo Comeback "YOUNGEST"

DAY6's Young K reached the top of music charts both in Korea and overseas with his solo comeback after about two years and ten months. Sweeping multiple charts right after release, he once again showed his strength as a solo artist. Sweeping Charts at Home and Abroad Right After Release Young K returned as a soloist on July 27 with his second full-length album "YOUNGEST." The title track "Shut The Door" reached No. 1 on Bugs' real-time chart on release day, and the album topped the Hanteo daily album chart dated the 27th. Overseas, it reached No. 1 on the iTunes Top Albums chart in multiple regions including Hong Kong and Indonesia, and all 15 tracks entered Melon's Top 100 chart. It confirmed a solid fan base and broad public interest for his solo work as well. A "Hexagonal Artist" Who Wrote Every Track Himself What stands out most about this album is that Young K took part in writing and composing all 15 tracks, including the title song "Shut The Door." Following his first solo mini album "Eternal" and first full-length album "Letters with notes," he self-produced every track on this second full-length as well, continuing to demonstrate his singer-songwriter capabilities. The album title "YOUNGEST" uses the superlative suffix "-est"; it's a work in which Young K poured the questions he asked himself, and their answers, into music. The title track "Shut The Door" depicts the paradoxical feeling of gaining freedom the moment you step into a room and close the door, carrying the wish that those worn down by society might find comfort in a space of their own. With candid lyrics paired with a bright melody, it's been drawing favorable reviews from listeners. Music Video Behind-the-Scenes Released On the morning of July 29, his agency JYP Entertainment released behind-the-scenes cuts from the "Shut The Door" music video. In the photos, Young K posed holding a clapperboard and appeared alongside a flock of sheep in a green meadow, showing a free-spirited, many-sided side. A Solo Tour Across Seven Regions Young K carries the comeback momentum into his solo tour "Young K Solo Tour ⟨YOUNGEST⟩." Beginning with solo concerts at the Inspire Arena in Incheon from August 14 to 16, he'll continue to Bangkok (October 10), Taipei (November 29), Hong Kong (January 15, 2027), Singapore (January 23), Manila (February 20), and Kuala Lumpur (March 20) — a total of nine shows across seven regions at home and abroad. With his solo album and tour running side by side, attention is gathering around Young K's activities in the second half of the year.

OURBIRTHDAY Unveils Full Seven-Member Lineup — 'Side B' Adds Guk Cho-rok, Shin Hye-won, Yu, and Kirara

JYP-affiliated rookie girl group OURBIRTHDAY has finally revealed its complete seven-member lineup. After previously introducing just three members with "Side A," the team unveiled the remaining four with "Side B," completing the picture. The Four Newly Introduced Members INNIT Entertainment released the individual and unit concept photos for OURBIRTHDAY's new record "HUNGRY (Side B)" through official social media. In the individual cuts, Guk Cho-rok showed off a chic vibe with a confident ponytail, while Shin Hye-won completed a charismatic look with an intense gaze. Yu added a kitschy charm with a distinctive blonde style, and Kirara conjured an urban mood through polished styling. In the unit photos released alongside, the members leaned on one another or draped arms over shoulders, highlighting a natural chemistry. With this, Guk Cho-rok, Shin Hye-won, Yu, and Kirara join the previously revealed Side A members Jo Hye-jin, Baby, and Achiraya to form the complete seven-member group. It's a multinational team made up of three Koreans, two Japanese, one Taiwanese, and one Thai member. A Lineup Stacked with Audition-Show Talent This full lineup notably features skilled members with audition-program backgrounds. Shin Hye-won proved her all-rounder credentials on JTBC's "R U Next?", while Yu made her name with a third-place finish on KBS 2TV's "The Ddan Ddan Ra" and an appearance on SBS's "Universe Ticket." Since Side A member Jo Hye-jin is also a winner of "The Ddan Ddan Ra," audition-tested members form the core of the team. The Second Introduction Film, "NET::ERR_CONNECTION_ABORTED" This reveal came through the second introduction film, "NET::ERR_CONNECTION_ABORTED." True to a title evoking a network connection error, the film's striking direction played out in a birthday-party-themed space, with visuals that flickered as if the connection kept dropping. Midway through the video, cards symbolizing each member's character appeared. The visuals were arranged in sequence — Yu holding a sword, Shin Hye-won gripping a hammer, Guk Cho-rok wearing a gauntlet, and Kirara drawing a bow — hinting at the team's worldbuilding. In the final scene, the four members reached out together and a virtual cake transformed into a real one, a twist that left curiosity about the story to come. Warming Up Toward an Official Debut OURBIRTHDAY pre-debuted on July 22 with its first digital single "HUNGRY (Side A)" and performed its first stage on Mnet's "M Countdown" on July 23. With the seven-member lineup now complete through "Side B," preparations toward an official debut have gathered momentum. Recently, JYP Entertainment head Park Jin-young appeared on MBC's variety show "Omniscient Interfering View" — introducing the seven members and chatting with them on air — which drew attention. As JYP's first new girl group in years, interest is mounting in the musical capabilities this full lineup will bring. OURBIRTHDAY plans to continue warming up toward its debut with a range of pre-release content.

OURBIRTHDAY Pre-Debut with 'HUNGRY' — JYP's First New Girl Group in 4 Years Sends Out 3 of 7 Members

A new girl group has emerged from the JYP Entertainment camp for the first time in four years. OURBIRTHDAY released their first digital single "HUNGRY (Side A)" on July 22 at 6 p.m. KST, taking the first step in their debut project. It's the first new girl group since NMIXX debuted in 2022, and K-pop fans are paying close attention. Not an Official Debut — a Pre-Debut One thing to clarify up front: this release is not an official debut but a pre-debut . The "(Side A)" tacked onto the title is the clue — it signals the first piece of a project still to unfold. There's an even more intriguing detail. OURBIRTHDAY is a seven-member group , but only three — Jo Hye-jin, Baby, and Achiraya — are stepping out for this release. The remaining members have yet to be revealed. With the team being introduced in stages rather than all at once, the order in which the rest are unveiled becomes a storyline of its own. "HUNGRY": A Craving for the Stage The title track "HUNGRY" is the song that captures the group's identity most clearly. It channels an unrelenting hunger for the stage through explosive production, with the three members' chemistry and high-energy performance combining into something boldly confident. Even the title telegraphs that rookie drive. A mood sampler released on July 20 had already built anticipation. White particles scattering in time with the members' dynamic movements made for a striking visual, and a snippet of the track teased what was coming. Before that, on July 16 and 17, group and individual concept photos kicked off the promotional rollout. Who Are the Three Members? The lineup of the three revealed members is worth a look. Jo Hye-jin is already a familiar face from television. She appeared on Mnet's "Street Dance Girls Fighter 2" and went on to win KBS 2TV's audition program "The Ddan Ddan Ra" last year. That win came with a 100 million won prize and an exclusive contract with JYP Entertainment — and this pre-debut is the result. Baby joined from Taiwan as a dance-focused member, while Achiraya came in from Thailand on the vocal side. The multinational makeup makes clear this is a group built with the global market in mind. Produced by JYP Subsidiary INNIT Entertainment Another point worth noting is who's behind them. Production and management for OURBIRTHDAY sit not with JYP's main office but with its subsidiary, INNIT Entertainment . As INNIT's first girl group, the launch has drawn considerable industry attention. JYP has successfully launched TWICE, ITZY, NMIXX, and NiziU over the years. Rolling out a new team through a subsidiary label marks a different approach from what came before. First Stage on M Countdown, July 23 Following the release, OURBIRTHDAY begins full music show promotions with Mnet's "M Countdown" on July 23. With constantly shifting stage arrangements and powerful choreography promised, the impression they leave on that first broadcast is one to watch. True to a name that carries the aspiration of "enjoying every moment freely, as if every day were a birthday," various content will roll out through their official social channels. It'll be worth watching to see what shape this project — begun as a pre-debut — ultimately takes.

JYP's New Girl Group OURBIRTHDAY Reveals First Visuals — Their Universe Opens with 'ERROR 502'

JYP Entertainment's new girl group OURBIRTHDAY has finally revealed the faces of its members! As JYP's first girl group in four years since NMIXX, K-pop fans have had their eyes locked on them even before their debut. Introduction Film Titled 'ERROR 502' On the 15th, JYP Entertainment dropped OURBIRTHDAY's introduction film 'ERROR 502: Bad Gateway' across their official social media channels. True to its title — which references a server communication error — the video follows the members' journey as they wander through a glitched-out space and eventually find each other. The film takes the story of getting lost in an unfamiliar world and delivers it through strikingly stylish visuals, layered with a calm narration that leaves you with a lingering, almost cinematic feeling. For a rookie group's very first reveal, the heavy and atmospheric mood is seriously impressive. Members Gathered Around a Cake — and a Monitor That Turns Back On In the video, the members come together in front of a cake with "OURBIRTHDAY" written on the monitor screen, blowing out the candles together. The vibe is noticeably different from your typical bright and cheerful "birthday" imagery — there's a deeply meaningful tension in the air. And near the end, a monitor that had gone dark flickers back to life, leaving fans even more curious about the universe that's about to unfold. Having already teased a distinct concept through three character reveals, OURBIRTHDAY officially showed off the members' visuals for the first time with this introduction film, and the excitement is through the roof. JYP's New Card to Follow TWICE, ITZY, and NMIXX JYP Entertainment has consistently produced generation-defining girl groups — from Wonder Girls and miss A, to TWICE, NiziU, ITZY, and NMIXX. OURBIRTHDAY is set to be the next act to carry on that legendary legacy. Starting from the unique launchpad of 'ERROR 502', it's exciting to wonder what kind of music and universe these girls will build — and how they'll live up to the sky-high expectations that come with being JYP's newest girl group. Definitely worth keeping an eye on OURBIRTHDAY's next move!