On Tuesday (March 3) BTS has revealed the tracklist for their upcoming album ARIRANG, which is scheduled to be released March 20. Inspired by the traditional Korean folk song of the same name, the project reflects the group’s roots while capturing where they stand in 2026.
BTS had creative control on this album, with each member shaping the sound and emotional core of each track.
RM is credited on every song except the interlude, while SUGA and j‑hope contributed to multiple cuts, including Body to Body, Merry Go Round, and NORMAL. Jimin appears on they don’t know ’bout us and Into the Sun, V co‑wrote 2.0 and the closing track, and Jung Kook played a key role in four songs, among them Hooligan.
The lead single SWIM explores the determination to keep moving through life’s turbulence, framing perseverance as an act of self‑love rather than resistance. With the group’s leader RM leading the songwriting, the track leans into the reflective, philosophical tone that has defined much of BTS’ recent work.
ARIRANG also brings together an impressive roster of global producers and songwriters, including Mike WiLL Made‑It, Flume, El Guincho, JPEGMAFIA, Diplo and Ryan Tedder, signalling a wide‑ranging sonic palette.
The anticipated album has been positioned as a major release for both the group and industry itself. Shortly after the release BTS will embark on their world tour.
P1Harmony confirmed their comeback with a trailer video for the group’s ninth EP, released through FNC Entertainment on Tuesday (Feb. 24, Wednesday in Korea).
The teaser clip begin with a leaflet looking for the bandmates who have been hiding under the radar, ending with hints that the “heroes” are coming out of their hiatus.
P1Harmony is set to release the mini album on March 12, roughly 10 months since successful eighth EP Duh. Back in September P1Harmony released their first English-language EP EX, entering the Billboard 200 at No. 9.
Before the new album releases, P1Harmony will perform three nights of shows in Seoul, as an encore to its “P1ustage H: Most Wanted” world tour.
Last Friday (Feb. 20) HYPE and Geffen Records announced that KATSEYE member Manon Bannerman would be taking a “temporary hiatus” from the girl group “to focus on her health and wellbeing.” Here’s the Weverse notice below:
Hello.
After open and thoughtful conversations together, we are sharing that Manon will be taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing.
We fully support this decision. KATSEYE remains committed to showing up for one another and for the fans who mean everything to us. The group will continue scheduled activities during this time, and we look forward to being together again when the time is right.
Thank you to our EYEKONS for your continued love, patience, and understanding.
HxG
“We fully support this decision,” the group shared in a post on X Feb. 20, adding that they remain “committed to showing up for one another and for the fans who mean everything to us.”
Manon’s fellow KATSEYE members including Yoonchae, Lara Raj, Daniela Avanzini, Sophia Laforteza, and Megan Skiendiel was formed in 2023 through the reality competition series The Debut: Dream Academy. Since then the group has released two EPs — 2024’s SIS (Soft Is Strong) and 2025’s Beautiful Chaos.
However, Manon left a message on Weverse, clarifying she’s healthy and okay, but that “sometimes things unfold in ways we can’t fully control, but I’m trusting the bigger picture.” This statement set off a whirlwind of fan speculation about whether the unexpected hiatus was Manon’s decision, and just how temporary it’ll actually be. Growing legion of fans online see the move as a continuation of a bothersome girl group tradition: when the sole Black member gets sidelined, unfairly characterized by stereotypes, i.e Normani (Fifth Harmony), Melody Thornton (The Pussycat Dolls), and Leigh-Anne Pinnock (Little Mixx),who were unfairly treated by their management and faced racist abuse from supposed “fans.”
February 16 J. Cole announced his upcoming worldwide The Fall-Off Tour in support of his recent Billboard 200-topping album The Fall Off.
The Fall-Off Tour is J. Cole’s first headline tour in five years, following 2021’s The Off-Season Tour. It is also his first full global tour in nearly a decade, since the 4 Your Eyez Only World Tour in 2017. The headlining arena run will visit more than 50 cities across 15 countries, making stops throughout North America, the U.K., Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa.
In North America, an artist ticket pre-sale will be available starting Tuesday, February 17th at 11:00 a.m. local time, with a Live Nation pre-sale following on Wednesday, February 18th at the same time. A general ticket on-sale will then begin Friday, February 20 at 11am local time via Ticketmaster.
K-pop group CORTIS is set to reach a new milestone in the United States, becoming the first K-pop act to perform at the halftime show of an NBA All-Star Week marquee event — just six months after its debut.
According to the NBA and ESPN on Wednesday, CORTIS will take the stage during halftime of the “2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game” on Feb. 13 (local time) at the Kia Forum in California.
The NBA and ESPN said CORTIS will be the first K-pop group to headline a halftime show in the history of the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, signaling high expectations for the group’s performance.
Also on Feb. 13 CORTIS will release their song “Mention Me,” which will be included on the soundtrack of the upcoming American animated sports comedy film “GOAT.” In addition to CORTIS, the soundtrack to the upcoming film will also include artists like Jelly Roll, Ayra Starr, and Bryant Barnes.
“GOAT” will hit theaters in the United States on February 13. In the meantime, check out CORTIS’s new sneak peek of “Mention Me” below!
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Last Sunday (February 1) the 68th Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles, CA. During the live broadcast winners in several categories were revealed, but all eyes were focused on the four main winners: song of the year winner “Wildflower” by Billie Eilish, record of the year winner “luther,” Kendrick Lamar With SZA, best new artist winner Olivia Dean and album of the year winner DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS by Bad Bunny. Kendrick Lamar became the most decorated rapper in Grammy history with 27 wins, surpassing Jay-Z’s previous record wins. Bad Bunny’s DtMF is the first Spanish-language album to win the Grammy for Album of the Year.
“Let God Sort Em Out,” Clipse, Pusha T and Malice “GLORIOUS,” GloRilla “God Does Like Ugly,” JID “GNX,” Kendrick Lamar — WINNER “CHROMAKOPIA,” Tyler, The Creator
Best new artist
Olivia Dean — WINNER Katseye The Marias Addison Rae sombr Leon Thomas Alex Warren Lola Young
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Best Música Urbana Album
“DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,” Bad Bunny — WINNER “Mixteip,” J Balvin “FERXXO VOL X: Sagrado,” Feid “NAIKI,” Nicki Nicole “EUB DELUXE,” Trueno “SINFÓNICO — En Vivo,”Yandel
Best contemporary country album
“Patterns,” Kelsea Ballerini “Snipe Hunter,” Tyler Childers “Evangeline vs. The Machine,” Eric Church “Beautifully Broken,” Jelly Roll — WINNER “Postcards From Texas,” Miranda Lambert
Best pop vocal album
“SWAG,” Justin Bieber “Man’s Best Friend,” Sabrina Carpenter “Something Beautiful,” Miley Cyrus “MAYHEM,” Lady Gaga — WINNER “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2),” Teddy Swims
Best pop solo performance
“Daisies,” Justin Bieber “Manchild,” Sabrina Carpenter “Disease,” Lady Gaga “The Subway,” Chappell Roan “Messy,” Lola Young — WINNER
Song of the year
“Abracadabra,” Lady Gaga “APT.,” ROSÉ and Bruno Mars “Anxiety,” Doechii “DtMF,” Bad Bunny “Golden,” HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI “luther,” Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA “Manchild,” Sabrina Carpenter “Wildflower,” Billie Eilish — WINNER
Record of the year
“DtMF,” Bad Bunny “Manchild,” Sabrina Carpenter “Anxiety,” Doechii “WILDFLOWER,” Billie Eilish “Abracadabra,” Lady Gaga “luther,” Kendrick Lamar With SZA — WINNER “The Subway,” Chappell Roan “APT.,” ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
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Album of the year
“DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,” Bad Bunny — WINNER “SWAG,” Justin Bieber “Man’s Best Friend,” Sabrina Carpenter “Let God Sort Em Out,” Clipse, Pusha T & Malice “MAYHEM,” Lady Gaga “GNX,” Kendrick Lamar “MUTT,” Leon Thomas “CHROMAKOPIA” Tyler, The Creator
Best pop duo/group performance
“Defying Gravity,” Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande — WINNER “Golden,” HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI “Gabriela,” KATSEYE “APT,” ROSÉ, Bruno Mars “30 For 30,” SZA featuring Kendrick Lamar
Best country song
“Bitin’ List,” Tyler Childers — WINNER “Good News,” Shaboozey “I Never Lie,” Zach Top “Somewhere Over Laredo,” Lainey Wilson “A Song To Sing,” Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton
Best dance pop recording
“Bluest Flame,” Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco “Abracadabra,” Lady Gaga — WINNER “Midnight Sun,” Zara Larsson “Just Keep Watching,” Tate McRae “Illegal,” PinkPantheress
Best R&B performance
“YUKON,” Justin Bieber “It Depends,” Chris Brown featuring Bryson Tiller “Folded,” Kehlani — WINNER “MUTT,” Leon Thomas “Heart Of A Woman,” Summer Walker
After seven years of joining SM Entertainment’s colossal group Neo Cultural Technology (NCT), Jungwoo is set to make his solo debut before military enlistment with the single “SUGAR” November 28.
