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Seoul, South Korea – November 29, 2025 (Billboard K-Pop Desk) As the clock ticks toward midnight on November 30, the global BTS fandom known as ARMY is flooding social media with heartfelt tributes, marking a decade since the release of one of the group's most pivotal works: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2. The nine-track EP , dropped by BigHit Entertainment (now HYBE ) on November 30, 2015, not only propelled BTS into international waters but continues to resonate as a cornerstone of emotional depth in K-pop. Debuting at No. 171 on the Billboard 200 BTS's first-ever entry on the chart the album was propelled by the explosive energy of its lead single " Run ," a genre-blending track that fused hip-hop, EDM, and raw lyricism to capture the chaos of youth. Over the years, it has amassed hundreds of millions of streams, with standout cuts like " Whalien 52 " a poignant metaphor for isolation drawn from an unseen whale's journey an...

K-pop sensation  ENHYPEN  has made history by winning their fifth consecutive Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10 Bonsang at the 2025 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) in Hong Kong on Friday, November 28, 2025. The ceremony is proceeding as planned, with a moment of silence observed and donations committed to victims of a recent local fire tragedy, while maintaining a restrained production out of respect. The award, which is determined by fan votes, holds significant meaning for the group and their dedicated fanbase, known as ENGENE . In their acceptance speech at the Kai Tak Stadium, the members expressed their joy and gratitude for the continuous support. This win solidifies their position as a global fan favorite in the competitive K-pop landscape. In addition to the Fans' Choice Bonsang, ENHYPEN also received the Telasa Favorite Global Artist award. The group was also reported to have won other awards this year at the event, includi...

The 40th Golden Disc Awards (GDA)  organizing committee  officially announced the nominees  for its major categories on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. This landmark ceremony, celebrating 40 years of honoring achievements in  Korean popular music , is set to take place at the Taipei Dome in Taiwan on  January 10, 2026 . The list of nominees for the highly anticipated Rookie Artist of the Year award features twelve promising new acts vying for the prestigious honor. The official nominees are: • AHOF • ALLDAY PROJECTS • CLOSE YOUR EYES • CORTIS • IDID • Hearts2Hearts • idntt • izna • KickFlip • KiiiKiii • Neour A • ZO ZAZZ A key highlight noted by fans and the committee is the dual nomination for the act Hearts2Hearts , who also received a nod in one of the digital song categories. Winners for the rookie category are determined by a combination of verified digital music performance (downloads and streaming) and physical album sales data spanni...

BTS members  Jimin  and  Jungkook  are featured in a special photoshoot for  Elle Japan , serving as promotional visuals for the highly anticipated second season of their travel reality show,  Are You Sure?! . The new season is set to premiere globally on  Disney+ on December 3 , with two new episodes released every Wednesday through December 24. Filmed immediately following their military discharge on June 11, the eight-episode series captures the duo's spontaneous, 12-day journey across stunning international landscapes. Breaking from traditional reality formats, the season reportedly features a " minimalist travel " approach, where the two stars travel with limited resources and an old guidebook, completing challenges to cover their expenses. Video from X Posted The adventure takes them from the majestic, snow-capped  mountains of Switzerland , including the iconic Matterhorn, to the vibrant, sun-...

K-pop sensation BLACKPINK  recently concluded two successful shows at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on November 22 and 23. The concerts featured high-energy performances that created a " stunning pink wave " with fans' light sticks, leaving a lasting impression on the audience. In a move that further solidified the group's bond with their Filipino fans , known as BLINKs, member Jisoo later posted photos from the events on social media. Her accompanying message, notably written in Tagalog, expressed profound gratitude and joy. Jisoo's message reportedly conveyed that she felt she had " returned to her youth amid endless laughter and joy " during the shows. She vowed never to forget the experience and personally thanked fans for the wonderful memories created. The intimate connection was highlighted when one fan even spotted their own photo within Jisoo's post. Philippine fans greatly cherished the message as a ...