K-POP · FEATURED ARTIST

BTS

Start with all seven members. Explore their music, meet the group and find official releases before planning a concert visit.

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The seven members of BTS together in a 2019 group photograph — All seven BTS members in the 2019 Dispatch White Day special. Dispatch · Photo source and licence ↗

FROM INTEREST TO EXPERIENCE

Listen, prepare, then go

Book a K-Pop concert as an overseas fan

A preparation checklist from the official announcement to a confirmed booking. Each performance has its own conditions.

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Your concert day: arrival, entry and getting home

Build the day around the exact venue and event instructions, then add an outing nearby.

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Albums and merch: shop with a plan

Compare the exact edition, official sales channel and purchase conditions before choosing your shopping district.

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Groups

28 artist guides

All seven BTS members in the 2019 Dispatch White Day special. — 사진 출처
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7 MEMBERS

BTS

A seven-member group with a catalogue spanning rap and melodic pop. Begin with two of their English-language singles.

Start listening: Dynamite · Butter

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3 MEMBERS

BIGBANG

Explore BIGBANG’s group music alongside the distinctive solo work of G-DRAGON, TAEYANG and DAESUNG.

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5 MEMBERS

RESCENE

A five-member group to discover through the melodic pop of Glow Up and Runaway.

Start listening: Glow Up · Runaway

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VIRTUAL GROUP

PLAVE

A five-member virtual group whose performers appear through animated avatars. Discover their music through VLAST’s official collection.

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EXO at the Ex'Act press conference, June 8, 2016; historical lineup.
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9 MEMBERS

EXO

Explore EXO’s vocal and dance performances, alongside the group’s unit and solo releases.

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4 MEMBERS

SHINee

Discover SHINee through their vocal harmonies, choreography and long-running Korean and Japanese catalogue.

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NCT 2018 arriving for Music Bank, April 20, 2018; historical lineup.
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UNIT GUIDE

NCT

Explore NCT through its different units. Each unit has its own releases, performances and official updates.

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9 MEMBERS

&TEAM

Meet the nine members of &TEAM and explore their Japanese and Korean releases through the official site.

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4 MEMBERS

MAMAMOO

Four distinctive voices, vocal harmonies and expressive performances. Start with HIP and Starry Night.

Start listening: HIP · Starry Night

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5 MEMBERS

ITZY

Meet five members through the performance energy of WANNABE and the newer release Motto.

Start listening: WANNABE · Motto

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6 MEMBERS

NMIXX

Six members with a mix of vocal textures and changing rhythms. Try DASH and Heavy Serenade.

Start listening: DASH · Heavy Serenade

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4 MEMBERS

KISS OF LIFE

Meet four members through the retro pop of Midas Touch and the summer rhythm of Sticky.

Start listening: Midas Touch · Sticky

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5 MEMBERS

FIFTY FIFTY

A five-member girl group under ATTRAKT, with melodic pop and warm harmonies. Start with the bright synth-pop of Genie Magic, then discover SOS.

Start listening: Genie Magic · SOS

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8 MEMBERS

ATEEZ

Eight members with dramatic performances and an energetic sound. Begin with the playful rhythm of BOUNCY and the drive of WORK.

Start listening: BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS) · WORK

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6 MEMBERS

ENHYPEN

Explore the moody atmosphere of Bite Me and the lighter groove of Sweet Venom. These two videos offer different introductions to the group’s music.

Start listening: Bite Me · Sweet Venom

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5 MEMBERS

LE SSERAFIM

A five-member group to discover through strong rhythms and expressive choreography. Start with ANTIFRAGILE and the dance-floor energy of CRAZY.

Start listening: ANTIFRAGILE · CRAZY

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6 MEMBERS

RIIZE

Meet six members through melodic pop and rhythmic performance. Compare the nostalgic mood of Love 119 with the groove of Boom Boom Bass.

Start listening: Love 119 · Boom Boom Bass

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7 MEMBERS

BABYMONSTER

Seven members bringing together rap, vocals and large-scale choreography. SHEESH and DRIP are two starting points for their music and performance style.

Start listening: SHEESH · DRIP

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5 MEMBERS

ILLIT

A five-member group with a light pop sound and playful visual storytelling. Begin with Magnetic and Cherish (My Love).

Start listening: Magnetic · Cherish (My Love)

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5 MEMBERS

CORTIS

Meet BIGHIT MUSIC’s five-member group through the restless energy of GO! and What You Want. Explore their music videos before browsing more releases.

Start listening: GO! · What You Want

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8 MEMBERS

Hearts2Hearts

Eight members to get to know through the dreamlike world of The Chase and the bright pop mood of STYLE.

Start listening: The Chase · STYLE

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4 MEMBERS

BLACKPINK

Four members, contrasting vocal colours and punchy rap passages. These two songs are a starting point for their bold performance style.

Start listening: DDU-DU DDU-DU · Kill This Love

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9 MEMBERS

TWICE

A nine-member group to explore through expressive pop melodies and ensemble choreography. Listen for the changing moods in these two tracks.

Start listening: Feel Special · FANCY

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8 MEMBERS

Stray Kids

Eight members and an energetic mix of rap, rhythm and vocals. Start with the contrasting sounds and choreography of these two music videos.

Start listening: God’s Menu · MANIAC

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13 MEMBERS

SEVENTEEN

Meet a thirteen-member group through two very different performances: the powerful formations of Super and the bright energy of VERY NICE.

Start listening: Super · VERY NICE

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5 MEMBERS

TOMORROW X TOGETHER

Also known as TXT, this five-member group brings youthful storytelling to pop. Begin with the colourful worlds of CROWN and Blue Hour.

Start listening: CROWN · Blue Hour

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4 MEMBERS

aespa

Four members with an electronic pop palette. Explore the changes in rhythm and striking visual worlds of Next Level and Supernova.

Start listening: Next Level · Supernova

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IVE at the Melon Music Awards on December 2, 2023. — 사진 출처
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6 MEMBERS

IVE

A six-member group with confident pop performances. Try LOVE DIVE and I AM for two introductions to their vocals and visual storytelling.

Start listening: LOVE DIVE · I AM

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Solo artists

4 artist guides

SOLO ARTIST

j-hope

BTS rapper, dancer and solo artist j-hope brings a strong sense of rhythm and movement to his music. Compare the rock-edged energy of MORE with the reflective groove of on the street (with J. Cole).

Start listening: MORE · on the street (with J. Cole)

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