K-Pop

XG's officially entering a new era ... because they just officially changed their name from Xtraordinary Girls to Xtraordinary Genes.

The group shared a message about their new moniker on its official website on Monday and began by thanking their ALPHAZ -- their fanbase, in case you were wondering -- for their love and support.

They said the change from Xtraordinary Girls to Xtraordinary Genes "represents the power and creativity that reside within our core, as well as our spirit of continuously creating new culture without being bound by conventional norms."

The group said they planned to "evolve more deeply and authentically" and concluded by sending their love to their fans.

The name change isn't the only big recent development for the group ... because one of its members, Cocona, came out as transmasculine and nonbinary last month.

Cocona posted the news about their gender identity on the group's official Instagram account and revealed they'd undergone top surgery, during which their breasts were removed, last year. They didn't reveal their updated pronouns in the post.

Cocona wrote, while they'd been born and perceived as a female for much of their life, they'd since chosen to live "in a way that feels more masculine and true to who I am."

The 83rd Golden Globes presenters have been unmasked, and it's quite the A-list ... Lisa, Snoop Dogg, Miley Cyrus, and Orlando Bloom are among the famous folks who are set to take the stage!

This year marks a big milestone for K-pop -- Lisa will be making history as the first idol to present at the Globes.

Seventeen's Joshua is another idol expected to walk the red carpet, according to Korean news outlet MyDaily.

The highly anticipated return of BTS is almost here ... with the massive K-pop group officially confirming a comeback is slated for March 20.

The news was revealed in handwritten letters sent to ARMY (the group's fandom) this week ... which included emotional notes from all the members -- RM, Jung Kook, V, Suga, J-Hope, Jin and Jimin.

The overall message?? The Bangtan Boys are just as eager for a return as their fans are after nearly four years away ... and they hope their diehard supporters' love is just as strong in 2026.

Christmas is just around the corner ... and these K-Pop idols are all about putting their holiday cheer on full display!!

Check out our gallery of snaps from over the years to see Lisa from Blackpink staying on the "nice" list, i-dle's Miyeon and Minnie cosplaying as reindeer, and Seventeen's Mingyu posted up with Santa!

Changbin and Hyunjin from Stray Kids got some choreography work in, moving and grooving in front of a festive background.

It takes a lot of hard work to make it in the K-pop world, and stars have to be able to pull off any look they try out ... and Nayoon Kim's up to the challenge!

We've been noticing the singer's social media posts for a while now, and it's a good time to share some of our favorites!

Barack Obama let that prima donna spice up his life this year -- the 44th president revealed his favorite music of 2025 ... and none other than BLACKPINK was in ink!

"Jump" by Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé popped up near the top of Obama's official playlist for the year ... so it's safe to say he's the newest member of the BLINK fandom!!

Either that, or Barry O fell victim to Diplo's production on the track. Regardless, it's a big deal for the genre ... as it marks the first-ever K-Pop song to be recommended by the former commander-in-chief.

The high-paced and confident single was released in early July and fed the appetite of hungry Blinks who craved new music after the foursome went on hiatus in late 2023.

It's a splendid day for the BTS "ARMY" ... 'cause all seven members are back in the practice room!!! 🤩

Following the completion of their mandatory military services, the idols are reunited and rehearsing for a comeback ... and we've got the BTS pics -- courtesy of the Bulletproof Boy Scouts themselves!!

Fans are privy to their big music plans, but these "bts" photos are extra special ... 'cause it's further evidence ARMY might not have to wait much longer to see RM, J-Hope, V, Jin, Jimin, Suga, and Jung Kook on stage once again.

While the dating rumors surrounding aespa's Winter and BTS' Jung Kook continue to heat up, the girl group's agency, SM Entertainment, is reportedly taking legal action in response to the backlash its singer is receiving.

Speculation about the two K-Pop idols dating started back in 2023 ... but have recently gained more traction with fans noticing them sporting similar 'fits and what appear to be matching tattoos.

Positive reactions to the potential romance have hit social media, but there has also been a ton of backlash from people who disapprove ... forcing aespa's label to step in to protect Winter from posts that they feel have crossed the line.

SM stated, "In particular, we have identified numerous acts damaging Winter’s character and reputation, as well as malicious postings and sexually harassing content made with the intention of publicly slandering the artist ... After reviewing these posts, we will be expanding the filing of complaints in stages."

"KPop Demon Hunters" took the United States by storm when it dropped on Netflix back in June ... and it turns out it also made a dent online, because it was Google's second-highest trending search in the U.S. in 2025, according to the search engine's Year in Search.

And just in case you wanted a look at all the hype around the hit animated flick, we put together a gallery featuring its stars ... and its biggest fans!

The most-searched topic on Google in 2025 ended up being Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University in September -- here's a gallery of some of the conservative commentator's most iconic moments.

Coming in at third place were Labubus -- adorable monster dolls that became must-have accessories for celebs all over the world -- and we put together a gallery featuring some of the plush toys' biggest fans just for you!

"Red hearts, red hearts" are goin' out to Rosé and Bruno Mars -- their fans streamed the hot bop so much, it's been declared Apple Music's top song of 2025!

"Apple Music's Replay" revealed the music streaming platform's top 5 most-streamed songs from 2025 ... and "APT." snatched the No. 1 spot. Following Rosé and Bruno Mars' lead: Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "luther" at No. 2 ... Lady Gaga and Bruno -- yet again -- landed 3rd with their song, "Die With A Smile."

Apple competitor Spotify will also drop its "2025 Wrapped" ... and one of the teasers is believed to hint at Rosé -- or potentially Blackpink as a whole -- performing big over the past 12 months.

Is "APT." the song of the year?!

BLACKPINK's LISA has already conquered arenas, stadiums, and the Coachella stage ... and now she's going virtual -- the K-pop superstar was just named the Fornite Festival headliner!!

The popular game announced its collab with the singer will drop on Nov. 29 ... revealing she is the main act for its Starlux Music Pass for Season 12.

The partnership will feature content inspired by LISA's debut album, "Alter Ego" ... and players can get her outfits and hits like "Rockstar" and "New Woman" as Jam Tracks.

🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL 🚨 Stray Kids made another comeback today, releasing their mini album "SKZ IT Tape 'DO IT!'"

Back in August, the K-pop group -- made up of Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, HAN, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N -- released their album "Karma" ... and today they're back and bigger than ever, droppin' more bangers!

"Do It" marks the 1st K-pop album in Spotify history to surpass 1 million pre-saves! The only other albums ever to reach this milestone are Taylor Swift’s "The Life of a Showgirl" and Tame Impala’s "Deadbeat."

After a long legal battle, all five NewJeans members are returning to their record label ADOR.

This dispute kicked off in late 2024, when the successful K-pop group announced their plan to depart from ADOR due to what they said was mistreatment and manipulation, as well as certain demands not being met – with one being to reinstate CEO and mentor Min Hee-jin.

After a series of court battles went in ADOR's favor, members Hyein and Haerin announced they were going to "respect the court’s ruling and return to the company,” according to ADOR’s official X account.

The 2026 Grammy nominations just dropped ... and as it turns out, "Golden" is still going "up, up, up" -- 'cause the smash "KPop Demon Hunters" hit is a finalist for "Song of the Year!!"

The tune, written by EJAE (who voices Rumi in the song) and Mark Sonnenblick, has been sitting comfortably at the top of the Billboard charts for months ... so it's no surprise it's getting even more recognition.

"Golden" is joined by Rosé and Bruno Mars' "APT." as the first two songs in K-pop to ever be considered for "Song of the Year" at the Grammys ... or any of the big four categories for that matter.

George Kittle was looking to get the win AND seal the Honmoon on Sunday ... dancing his face off to a "KPop Demon Hunters" song right on the field during the 49ers' victory over the Giants!!

The star tight end was spotted waving his arm and bobbing his head as the Billboard chart-topping hit, "Golden," blared over the MetLife Stadium speakers at one point in the matchup ... and fans in attendance were quick to plaster the funny highlight all over social media.

The All-Pro talent was asked about his jam session during his postgame availability following the 34-24 W ... and he explained the massively popular Netflix project is worth a watch.

The B in BTS stands for "buff" ... 'cause three members of the massive K-pop boy group proved they've got muscles to go along with their pipes -- putting their fit figures on display during a recent workout with a bodybuilder!!

The swole sesh was documented on "Physical: 100" star Ma Sun-ho's YouTube page this week ... when V, Jung Kook and RM met up with him at John Reed Fitness in L.A.

Sun-ho put the musicians through the gauntlet during their workouts ... with shoulders, arms and core being the focus.