K-Pop

BLACKPINK's new project, "DEADLINE" is here ... but the first voice heard on their lead single isn't Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa or Rosé -- it's actually legendary boxing announcer Michael Buffer!!!

The massive K-pop group's third mini album dropped on Friday ... featuring four new tracks -- as well as "JUMP," which was released last year.

But let's focus on their energetic single, "GO" -- the word "ready" is heard on repeat right at the beginning ... and any fan of the fight game can easily tell it's from Buffer's signature battle cry, "Let's get ready to rumble," which he shouts to hype up the audience at boxing matches.

TWICE’s Dahyun has temporarily halted tour performances because of an ankle fracture ... sparking social media buzz and upsetting fans.

Last night, the girl group's agency, JYP Entertainment, issued a statement -- the K-Pop idol will be off the stage from February 13 to March 7 due to the injury.

From the early North America leg of the tour, photos surfaced online of Dahyun sitting on stage, while her gals took on the dancing portions. So, it appears she's been performing with her injured foot, BOSS!

Rosé's got an intoxicating look ... and we've put together her hottest shots so you can raise a glass and toast cheers to her 29th birthday!

The K-Pop star isn't 30 -- but she's definitely flirty. Just check out her perfectly sculpted body in this pair of steamy snaps.

Only sommeliers know what wine legs are, but this Rosé has legs for days ... as evidenced when she wore this tiny nightgown-esque dress.

Diplo has a ton of hits to his name, but he thinks the biggest project of his career is on the horizon when BTS' comeback album, "Arirang" is released.

The DJ and producer spoke about working with the Bulletproof Boy Scouts at the Fanatics Super Bowl party on Saturday ... and he said music fans aren't ready for what's coming March 20.

"I just feel so lucky because I've been working for three decades and to link up with a group like that, and have them trust me and do some awesome music ... honestly, it's gonna shock the world," Diplo said Saturday night. "Craziest album ever."

BLACKPINK’s Jennie Kim has reclaimed her place in mainstream pop ... with a high-profile “Dracula” remix alongside Tame Impala!

Earlier this week Kevin Parker -- the creative behind Tame Impala -- surprised fans with a teaser showcasing Jennie's vocals on the track, which of course drove heavy traffic in the comments section.

This ain't Jennie's first rodeo collaborating with music's hottest stars ... in 2025, she featured high-profile collabs on her album "Ruby" -- including Dua Lipa, Childish Gambino, Kali Uchis, and Doechii.

And not to worry to the BLINK fam, she's still very-much IN with her girls Lisa, Rosé and Jisoo!

BLACKPINK’s Lisa is on an absolute roll -- fresh off turning heads in "The White Lotus" -- and she’s already lining up her next big move ... a Netflix rom-com!

Yep, the Thai superstar is fully in her acting era ... after bonding on the 'TWL' set with EP David Bernad over their shared love of the rom-com classic "Notting Hill," the two reportedly teamed up to cook up the premise for this brand-new streaming project.

Deadline broke the news, noting the logline’s still under lock and key ... but the creative muscle is no joke. Comedy heavyweight Katie Silberman -- the writer behind "Booksmart" and "Set It Up" -- is penning the script.

BLACKPINK's LISA heard a groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter in the United States and she decided to take full advantage ... slipping into a bikini for a sexy photo shoot in the snow.

The Thai K-pop mega star ventured out into the frozen tundra in her Nike x NOCTA x Chrome Hearts puffer jacket and matching pants and unzipped her coat to reveal her slim figure in a skimpy bikini top.

Frankly, we're surprised the snow around LISA isn't melting here ... that's how HOT she is!!!

LISA recently inked a deal with the Swoosh and starred in an ad for NikeSKIMS ... so she's very hot right now in the fashion world, too.

Fame comes at a price for BLACKPINK's Rosé ... because she can't even answer a simple question about her love life without shedding tears ... and it's all because she says everything she does is overanalyzed, scrutinized, and dissected.

Check out this emotional moment from Rosé's interview with Alex Cooper on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast ... Alex asks if Rosé is dating anyone, and the tears soon follow.

Rosé explains why she's tearing up over a seemingly harmless query ... if she says "yes," then it will be twisted into a narrative about her being "addicted to men."

Nike and Kim Kardashian brought out the big guns for their latest collab ... enlisting BLACKPINK's LISA to model their new line with a majestic dance.

The Thai K-pop mega star -- who recently inked a deal with the Swoosh -- starred in an ad for NikeSKIMS that dropped on Tuesday ... which shows her doing her best "modern ballerina" moves while rocking their Spring '26 Collection.

LISA's one of the most popular names out right now, so the company joining forces with the musician and 'White Lotus' actress already made a ton of sense ... but it turned out to be a total no-brainer after having put her signature choreography on display for the campaign.

"KPop Demon Hunters" is continuing its "Takedown" on the awards season ... the massive movie has now earned Oscar nods for Best Animated Feature & Best Original Song for "Golden."

This puts the Netflix hit alongside the year’s biggest animated films ... including big studio titles like "Zootopia 2." This is a big achievement for a project inspired by K-pop that didn't even get a proper theatrical release.

The stars are making a big ol' BANG in the new year ... here's your Gen-Z news of the week:

Harry Styles news has circulated around this week -- The 31-year-old star is allegedly lined up for a residency at Madison Square Garden in 2026. This would mark a major return to the stage after his nearly three-year break from touring. On Thursday, Harry teased a new album, "Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally" -- set to drop in March.

BTS announced they're heading on a world tour! This will be their first full world tour as a complete group since their military hiatus back in 2022. Also, BLACKPINK's label dropped a 19-second teaser on Wednesday ... and while it didn't reveal a whole bunch, it was more than enough to get the BLINKs buzzing.

BLACKPINK's Jennie Kim just hit the big 3-0 ... and we’re rounding up her hottest shots in one place -- plus tossing in a Memoji pairing game, 'cause why not?

LBR ... Jennie is a full-blown style menace. She knows exactly how to crank up the sexy, work every angle, and serve fashion with zero effort -- all very obvious once you start scrolling this gallery.

Before this bundled-up kid in her scarf turned into a famous musician, she was just growing up in South Korea, dancing in ballet class ... and dreaming of becoming a huge star!

You know her from BLACKPINK, but she's also ventured out on her own ... "Like Jennie!"

After months of anticipation, BLACKPINK is spilling the beans on when their next project will be released ... officially announcing their third mini album, "DEADLINE," is coming Feb. 27!!!

The massive K-pop group's label, YG Entertainment, dropped a 19-second teaser on Wednesday ... and while it didn't reveal a whole bunch, it's enough to get the BLINK fanbase buzzing.

The clip features some fast and epic sound effects ... before sharing the "DEADLINE" title -- which ties in with the group's world tour they embarked on over the past year.

BTS is coming to a town near you! After announcing their upcoming album -- dropping March 20 -- the band has just released dates for a huge world tour ... and keep reading for a knowledge test about the band!

Get ready, ARMY ... 2026-2027 belongs to The Bangtan Boys, as they'll reportedly be covering 34 regions with 79 live shows across Asia, North America, Europe, South America and Australia.

According to NME, fans will watch V, Jung Kook, Jimin, RM, Jin, J-Hope and Suga rock out on a 360-degree, in the round-style stage for an immersive experience putting fans and the center of the action.

How do you celebrate winning big at the Golden Globes?? For "KPop Demon Hunters" singers EJAE and Rei Ami, they opted for VIP treatment at the LA Clippers game!!

Folks at the Intuit Dome for the Clips' home matchup against the Charlotte Hornets were in the presence of 2/3 of HUNTR/X on Monday ... with the big stars soaking in all the fun ... from throwing free shirts to fans to shooting free throws right on the hardwood!!

Of course, "Golden" took home the big award for "Best Original Song" at the awards show on Sunday ... with EJAE, who wrote the banger alongside Mark Sonnenblick, giving an emotional acceptance speech.