FEB 5 - Latest News & Releases
Keeping up with K-pop! Stay updated on music, tours, and news without all the gossip and doomscrolling.
Sorry, this is a day late. We’ll try to be consistent with uploads on Tuesdays and Wednesdays moving forward. Thank you for your patience. That aside, let’s get into it!
EVERGLOW has announced their 2026 world tour, “RE:CODE,” with US dates scheduled for April (Source).
BTS Returns with Their First Performance in 3 Years — Streaming Live on Netflix. On March 21, 8 p.m. KST, BTS will perform live for the first time after their hiatus. Following the live performance, the band will embark on the ARIRANG World Tour, which will span 34 regions and feature 82 shows worldwide (Source).
Daily Direction will be making their debut on February 23, 2026!
DAILY:DIRECTION (데일리디렉션), also shortened as DD, is a 6-member South Korean pre-debut boy group under ODDWAVE. The group consists of EN-KIM, Kim Joohyoung, Lim Jihwan, E-VAN, Lee Wonwoo, and Jang Yoonseok.
If you love groups like NEWBEAT and Xikers conceptually, you’ll probably love what this group has been showcasing on their social media so far (Source)! We can’t wait for their debut!
New Notable Releases & Comebacks:
ZEROBASONE “LOVEPOCALYPSE” – February 2
SYA (Blitzers) Solo Debut “Stay” – February 3
NAVILLERA Debut “No Limit” – February 3
The Ssyndrome (Band) “Good Boy” – February 5
ATEEZ “Adrenaline” – February 6
EJAE “Time After Time” – February 6
NCT JNJM Duo Debut — February 23
WJSN Comeback – February 25
ONEPACT Comeback – February 26
ASC2NT – February Comeback
WOODZ Full Album – March 4
AtHeart Comeback – To Be Announced!
Other Recent International Releases You Might Like!
Santos Bravos “Kawasaki” (Performance Video)
iZ “Melted”
NAMP “KAKA”
PROXIE “Someday, Say Yes”
WRIVE “Hakbang”
1st.One “Kung Saan Saan”
LIL LEAGUE “LILMATIC”
Other News!
TXT Confirmed To Make April Comeback! This will be TXT’s first comeback since all members renewed their contracts with BIGHIT MUSIC in August 2025. (Source, Source)
TREASURE Earns New RIAJ Platinum Certification In Japan! TREASURE’s most recent Korean mini album “LOVE PULSE” was certified platinum for over 250,000 units shipped in Japan. It originally reached Gold in October 2025 (Source 1, Source 2, Source 3)
ENHYPEN’s “THE SIN : VANISH” Spends 2nd Week On Billboard Charts As No. 3 Best-Selling Album In U.S. (Source).
SHINee’s Onew Announces Comeback Date For 5th EP “TOUGH LOVE” to be released on March 9th! (Source)
CORTIS Drops Sneak Peek Of New Song “Mention Me” From “GOAT” Soundtrack (Source)
K-pop in North Carolina!
NC K-pop Hive, Triad K-pop, KSA UNCG, K-Code, and the Greensboro Public Library are collaborating on two events this month at the Hemphill Branch! Teens: February 8th (3-5PM), Adults: February 28th (1-3PM). (Source)
Triad K-pop is preparing for a NEO Valentine’s on February 14th (1-5PM) at Kingdom of K-pop and More! (Source)
Wilmington K-pop will be hosting their first ever K-pop event on February 8th (5-7PM)! Stop by Cape Fear Games for photocard trading and crafts! (Source)
UH2BT will be making a Kpop Club Night (all ages) stop at Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard in Wilmington on February 14th (Starts at 7PM). Bring a date or your single friends, and have some fun! (Tickets)
Stray Kids PC Trading Event will take place on February 7th (2-7PM) at Oh Seoul Happy’s Mount Holly location. Check out the parking guide below! (Source)
ATEEZ Weekend will be happening at all Oppang locations February 7-8th during business hours. Stop by your location Oppang Kpop Shop for pc trading, crafts, freebies, nonstop ateez MVs, and more! (Source)
The Anime Market by Anime Paradaisu was postponed due to weather and will now be taking place February 28th and March 1st. (Source)
Visit nckpophive.org or follow us on Instagram for more event updates!
See You at KoreaFest 2026!
NC K-pop Hive will officially be an information vendor at KoreaFest 2026. Be sure to get your tickets and stop by for freebies, information about local business and events, and any last-minute accommodations you may need (ear plugs, communication cards, water, menstrual products, etc.)!
Coming up in March is KoreaFest 2026 where dance crews, soloists, singers, and wannabe idols will travel from all over the states for a chance to win $1,000, with judges including Aaliyah Flournoy, Philip Guadagno, Gunmin (former B.I.G member), Seungyeon (former CLC member), and Jason Rune, as well as Kenny, Seok, Aito, and Nathan from 1VERSE! 1VERSE will also be performing!
A part from the performances, KoreaFest will host over 40 vendors including food, information, and merchandise. There will also be opportunities to engage in activities such as photocard trading.
1VERSE and Seungyeon will both have Meet & Greets, but you’ll need a General Admission ticket first. Be sure to follow InWave on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok for updates on activities and VIP opportunities.
Until then, be sure to secure your GA tickets at fitofan.com/koreafest-2026 while you can! You can also visit www.inwavemovement.com/koreafest-2025 for more information. (Source)
Thank you for “Keeping up with K-pop” this week!
We hope you have a wonderful day! Feel free to leave a comment about what you liked, and what you want to see more of in future updates.
Until Next Time!
—NC K-pop Hive & Friends