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View Alli-dle is using We made to turn 2026 momentum into a summer power play
i-dle returns on July 6 with We made, a ninth mini album that looks less like a routine comeback and more like a calculated summer momentum play.
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Park Bo Gum's first animation dubbing role turns David's July 15 Korean release into a much stronger K-entertainment story than a routine import.
K-Short Dramas Just Cleared a Legitimacy Hurdle at BIFAN and NYAFF
Lezhin Snack's BIFAN and NYAFF invitations suggest Korean vertical dramas are moving from swipe-first mobile content into a more prestigious festival-recognized screen format.
The Completion of Marriage Gives KBS a High-Stakes Weekend Reset
The Completion of Marriage premieres July 4 as KBS2 revives its weekend mini-series slot with Namkoong Min fronting a darker crime-thriller play.
Doctor on the Edge Is Already an ENA Ratings Story
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Renjun's Echoes Between Us turns into a real China breakout
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View Alli-dle is using We made to turn 2026 momentum into a summer power play
i-dle returns on July 6 with We made, a ninth mini album that looks less like a routine comeback and more like a calculated summer momentum play.
RIIZE Sets June 15 Return for Second EP II With 'Do Your Dance'
RIIZE will release second EP II on June 15 with six tracks led by Do Your Dance, turning fresh Tokyo Dome momentum into the group's next major comeback push.
i-dle Lands on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List for 2026
i-dle made Forbes' 2026 30 Under 30 Asia list, turning its rebrand, streaming scale, and million-selling momentum into a broader business signal.
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View AllThe Completion of Marriage Gives KBS a High-Stakes Weekend Reset
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