BTS V Breaks Silence, BLACKPINK's New Posters, Anderson .Paak + NMIXX

Anderson .Paak Announces Groundbreaking Collaboration with NMIXX for ‘K-POPS!’ Soundtrack

During a recent appearance on E! The Rundown, nine-time Grammy Award winner Anderson .Paak confirmed he is collaborating with NMIXX on the soundtrack for his upcoming film, KPOPS!.

Describing the project as unprecedented, Anderson .Paak said, “It’s never been done before what we are doing. [...] Shout out to NMIXX! We got a banger,” hinting at a high-energy track set to accompany the film’s release.

The romantic comedy is scheduled to hit AMC Theatres on February 27, 2026. Vernon of SEVENTEEN is also set to make a cameo appearance in the film.

BLACKPINK Unveils Fierce Concept Posters for ‘DEADLINE’ Comeback Album

On Thursday, BLACKPINK unveiled a new set of visual posters for their third mini album, "DEADLINE". The members once again drew praise for their striking visuals and bold presence, showcasing sleek styling and high-fashion aesthetics.

However, despite the positive reaction to the group’s appearance, some fans questioned YG Entertainment over what they described as a repetitive concept style. Critics argued that the agency continues to rely on similar themes and visual direction for the quartet’s releases.

ICYMI:

• KATSEYE member Manon has announced a temporary hiatus to focus on her health and well-being.

• OMEGA X’s Jaehan, VERIVERY’s Yeonho, Ok Jinwook, IMFACT’s Taeho, Hong Eunki, TEEN TOP’s Niel, and Lee Howon (Hoya) have been cast in the Korean premiere of the Broadway musical "Girlfriend."

• ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Hanbin has been named the first global ambassador for KCON.

• CLOSE YOUR EYES’s Jang Yeojun will go on hiatus following a diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis.

• VERIVERY’s Kangmin is set to make his solo debut on March 23.

BTS V Breaks Silence on Leaked Private Messages Used in Min Hee Jin vs. HYBE Court Case

On Friday, a screenshot of a private KakaoTalk conversation between former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin and BTS member V surfaced in court amid an ongoing lawsuit between Min and HYBE over her right to sell HYBE shares.

The exchange, revealed as part of the legal proceedings, appeared to suggest that V agreed with Min Hee Jin’s allegations that ILLIT had committed plagiarism.

V swiftly denied the interpretation, stating that his remarks were intended as words of empathy during a private conversation with an acquaintance. He also criticized Min Hee Jin for submitting their private exchange as evidence in court without his consent, calling the move inappropriate.

Upcoming Tours & Performances

• TWICE will appear on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on February 23.

• IVE is scheduled to guest on "Killing Voice" on Dingo Music on February 24.

• HUNTR/X is set to perform at the "BRIT Awards 2026" in Manchester on February 28.

• KCON Japan has announced ZEROBASEONE members Hanbin, Jiwoong, Matthew, Taerae, and Gunwook for its lineup.

• IVE has added three dates in Australia and New Zealand to their world tour, "Show What I Am."

• EVERGLOW has unveiled more than 10 stops across Europe and South America for their 2026 world tour, "RE:CODE."

• A.C.E’s Junhee has revealed four South American stops for his 2026 LATAM tour, "INTO THE OCEAN."

• ChRocktikal has announced their first world tour, "CRTK: The Beginning," with dates across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Favorite New Music This Week

It seems summer has officially arrived, as this week with “RUDE!”, Hearts2Hearts bottle high-teen mischief into three effervescent minutes of pop. The track rides a bouncy, refreshing beat and elastic bassline, punctuated by glittering synths that glow as neon-bright as the MV’s pop-art sets, at moments recalling Girls' Generation in their glossy prime. Rather than leaning on a bombastic EDM drop, the song thrives on chant-heavy hooks and teasing vocal pivots: sweet one second, talk-sung and side-eye sharp the next.

Visually, the music video mirrors the track’s punch with hot-pink backdrops, graphic overlays, and tightly framed choreography that amplifies its bratty wink. “RUDE!” champions rebellion; not the grand, destructive kind. Instead, it argues that being bold, outspoken, even “RUDE!,” doesn’t require sacrificing femininity; you can be defiant and soft all at once.

NEXT WEEK’S COMEBACK SCHEDULE

• Sunday, February 22, 2026

  • N/A

• Monday, February 23, 2026

  • JNJM (NCT Jeno & Jaemin): 1st Mini Album “Both Sides”

  • IVE: 2nd Album “Revive+”

  • DAILY: DIRECTION: Single “First:Delivery”

• Tuesday, February 24, 2026

  • ChoCo Family: 1st Album “ChoCo Familia”

• Wednesday, February 25, 2026

  • Minho (SHINee): 2nd Japanese Single “Flawless/Sunkissed”

  • Jean Vice: 3rd Album “Silence Voilence”

  • CHASER: Debut Mini Album “Route 01 : Burning Point”

• Thursday, February 26, 2026

  • NMIXX: Single “Tic Tic (ft. Pabllo Vittar)”

  • ONE PACT: 1st EP “1’Only”

  • ASC2NT: 1st Mini Album “STILL : I”

  • QQQ: 1st Mini Album “QtoresQ”

  • Lavin: 1st Mini Album “Animated”

• Friday, February 27, 2026

  • BLACKPINK: 3rd Mini Album “Deadline”

  • WEZAG: Pre-Debut Album “The First Harmony”

  • sagisomeol: Single “몽”

• Saturday, February 28, 2026

  • MUU: Single Album “Hello”

— Javeria Yousuf

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