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MONSTA X’s “THE X : NEXUS” Concerts In Hong Kong And Macau Canceled
MONSTA X’s upcoming concerts in Hong Kong and Macau have been canceled. On March 6, STARSHIP Entertainment announced that the Hong Kong and Macau stops of MONSTA X’s 2026 world tour “THE X : NEXUS” will no longer take place “due to the local organizer’s failure to fulfill contractual obligations.” Hello, this is STARSHIP Entertainment. First, we would like to thank all the fans who have been waiting for MONSTA X’s concerts in Hong Kong and Macau and for the love and support you have shown. We sincerely apologize for having to deliver this unfortunate news. We regret to inform you that the 2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS] IN HONG KONG, which was scheduled to be held on March 14, 2026 (Saturday), and the 2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS] IN MACAU, which was scheduled for April 25, 2026 (Saturday), have inevitably been canceled due to the local organizer’s failure to fulfill contractual obligations. We are deeply sorry to deliver this sudden news to fans who have been waiting for the concerts for a long time, and we sincerely apologize for not being able to meet your expectations. Information regarding ticket refunds will be provided sequentially through the respective ticketing platforms. Once again, we sincerely apologize to all the fans who were looking forward to these concerts, and we will do our best to greet you again with even better performances in the future. Thank you.
Watch: IVE Takes 5th Win For "BANG BANG" On "Music Bank"; Performances By Hearts2Hearts, EVERGLOW, And More
IVE has won their fifth music show trophy for “BANG BANG”! On the March 6 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were IVE’s “BANG BANG” and NCT JNJM’s “BOTH SIDES.” IVE ultimately took the prize with a total of 8,840 points. Performers on today’s show included IVE, NCT JNJM (Jeno and Jaemin), WOODZ, INFINITE’s Sungkyu, Hearts2Hearts, TUNEXX, KiiiKiii, EVERGLOW, H1-KEY, ONE PACT, MADEIN, DAILY:DIRECTION, ChoCo1 X ChoCo2, LAVIN, ASC2NT, X:IN, Sentimental Squad, SUCTION, and Park Ji Hyeon. IVE – “BLACKHOLE” NCT JNJM – “BOTH SIDES” WOODZ – “Human Extinction” INFINITE’s Sungkyu – “When I think about you” Hearts2Hearts – “RUDE!” TUNEXX – “I’m Alive” KiiiKiii – “Delulu” EVERGLOW – “CODE” H1-KEY – “To. My First Love” ONE PACT– “SANE” MADEIN – “Super Obvious” DAILY:DIRECTION – “ROOMBADOOMBA” ChoCo1 X ChoCo2 – “GIMME” LAVIN – “Junk Love” ASC2NT – “Still Rose” X:IN – “Dazzle Flash” Sentimental Squad – “Calling You” SUCTION – “Still Hurts” Park Ji Hyeon – “Mu”
Stray Kids’ Hyunjin Named Global Ambassador For GUESS
Stray Kids’ Hyunjin has officially been named GUESS’s newest global ambassador! On March 6, GUESS announced Hyunjin as its global ambassador and unveiled the first global campaign for GUESS JEANS featuring the artist. The campaign blends Hyunjin’s global influence with GUESS’s American denim heritage, offering a refined reinterpretation of the brand’s “Modern Heritage” concept. The GUESS JEANS collection—featuring classic denim shirts, straight-fit jeans, striped T-shirts, and denim cargo pants—highlights the brand’s long-standing denim DNA with a contemporary twist. Paul Marciano, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of GUESS, shared, “Hyunjin is more than just a performer—he is a true creative artist who spans music, dance, and visual art. His sense of style, confidence, and global influence make him the perfect addition to the GUESS family.” As global ambassador, Hyunjin will lead campaigns for GUESS and GUESS JEANS worldwide while also taking center stage in major brand projects.
Kep1er Announces Youngeun’s Departure From Group
Youngeun will be departing from Kep1er. On March 6, Kep1er’s agencies WAKEONE and KLAP Entertainment released an official statement announcing that Youngeun will be leaving the group. Following her departure, Kep1er will continue their activities as a six-member group. Back in July 2025, the agencies announced that Youngeun had been experiencing health issues and had been advised by medical professionals to take sufficient time to rest and recover. She has been on hiatus since then. We wish Youngeun all the best in her future endeavors!
NCT U's "BOSS" Becomes NCT's 2nd MV To Hit 200 Million Views
NCT U’s “BOSS” has just reached an impressive milestone on YouTube! On March 6 at approximately 11:53 a.m. KST, NCT U’s music video for their 2018 hit “BOSS” surpassed 200 million views on YouTube. The video was originally released on February 19, 2018 at midnight KST, meaning that it took around 8 years and 15 days to reach the milestone. “BOSS” is NCT’s second music video to hit the 100 million mark, following NCT U’s “Make A Wish (Birthday Song).” Congratulations to NCT U!
Watch: CORTIS Announces Dates For 1st-Ever Comeback With "GREENGREEN"
Mark your calendars for CORTIS’s first-ever comeback! On March 6, the rookie boy group from BIGHIT MUSIC officially announced their plans for the first comeback of their career. First, CORTIS will kick things off by pre-releasing the title track of their second EP “GREENGREEN” on April 20 at 6 p.m. KST. Two weeks later, the group will release the rest of the album on May 4 at 6 p.m. KST.