BTS x Netflix, BLACKPINK Lisa in Netflix Rom-Com, EJAE Announces Wedding

Ejae to Marry Producer Sam Kim This November in Los Angeles

Ejae, the Korean-American musician behind the Grammy-winning song “Golden,” is set to marry her fiancé, producer Sam Kim, this November.

The couple, who met in 2017 during a songwriting session, became engaged in late 2023. They plan to hold their wedding ceremony in Los Angeles. Ejae has previously shared engagement photos and confirmed that preparations for the wedding are underway.

BLACKPINK Lisa to Star in “Notting Hill”-Inspired Netflix Movie

On Thursday, Netflix announced that BLACKPINK’s Lisa will star in a new Notting Hill–inspired romantic comedy feature for the streamer. The project is written by Katie Silberman, known for "Booksmart and Set It Up", signaling a glossy, modern take on the classic rom-com formula.

The film marks another major step in Lisa’s expanding acting career and becomes her second on-screen project of the year. She is also attached to "Tygo", where she is set to play a character named Ria, further cementing her momentum as an idol-actor crossing confidently into film.

ICYMI:

• Alexander Schmidt, former member of DRIPPIN, confirms he will star in the short drama Between the Beats, produced by German broadcaster ARD.

• SF9’s Taeyang is scheduled to begin his mandatory military enlistment on March 3.

• MOMOLAND’s Nancy is confirmed to lead in a Nigerian movie about K-Pop.

• ILLIT is set to perform “Bubee” for the TV anime “Magical Sisters Lullutto Lily.”

BTS Partners With Netflix for Global Livestream of “ARIRANG” Comeback Performance

BTS is expanding its global streaming strategy with a high-profile partnership with Netflix for its upcoming comeback era. Typically, BTS’s live concerts and online events are streamed through Weverse, the group’s fan-focused platform. However, this time, likely due to the massive traction their online concerts consistently generate, and to make access easier and more affordable for a wider global audience, the group will stream its next comeback live performance for “ARIRANG” on Netflix instead.

Based on previous large-scale online events such as MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E, BTS’s online concert tickets have historically ranged from approximately $40 to $90 USD. With Netflix operating on a subscription model, the upcoming stream is expected to be significantly more cost-effective for viewers worldwide.

The platform will also debut a new documentary, THE RETURN, which chronicles the making of ARIRANG, on March 27.

Upcoming Tours & Performances

• BLACKPINK’s Jennie, LE SSERAFIM, and Audrey Nuna are set to perform at Summer Sonic 2026.

• WOODZ announces a 2026 world tour, “Archive 1,” covering 16 cities, with more dates to be added later.

• KCON Japan reveals the second lineup for the event: MODYSSEY, NiziU, P1Harmony, Kim Jaehwan, KISS OF LIFE, ME:I, IS:SUE, izna, KickFlip, EVNNE, and Hearts2Hearts.

• EVERGLOW announces “RE:CODE,” a world tour spanning 15 cities, with additional dates to be announced.

• 1VERSE announces a 2026 Europe tour, titled “Shattered,” featuring nine dates across various cities and venues.

• Close Your Eye announces its first tour, “Beyond Your Eyes,” with three dates in Canada.

• TRENDZ announces 2026 Europe tour “ON THE MOVE” with seven dates across multiple cities.

Favorite New Music This Week

MISAMO’s “PLAY” is the kind of album that reveals its strength through restraint. It doesn’t rush to overwhelm; instead, it pulls you in with polish, cohesion, and quiet confidence.

What immediately works is how seamless the album feels, each track flows naturally into the next without sacrificing personality. “Catch My Eye” and “Not a Goodbye” stand out early, but the real reward is in the details: the playful switch-ups of “Hmm,” the drama baked into “Turning Tables,” the theatrical framing throughout.

“PLAY” sounds intentional from start to finish, proving MISAMO isn’t just a subunit experiment: it’s a fully realized artistic lane.

NEXT WEEK’S COMEBACK SCHEDULE

• Sunday, February 8, 2026

  • N/A

• Monday, February 9, 2026

  • TWS: Digital Single “Nice to see you again” (Korean version)

  • Chung Ha: Single “Save Me”

  • MADEIN: Single “Girl Meets Boy”

  • Yang Yoseop (HIGHLIGHT): 3rd Mini Album “Unloved Echo”

  • IVE: 2nd Album “Revive+”

• Tuesday, February 10, 2026

  • N/A

• Wednesday, February 11, 2026

  • Jinsol (APRIL): 4th Digital Single “Eternal Light”

  • Jiwoo (KARD): 1st EP “(EX)IST”

  • STAYC: 1st Japanese Full Album “Stay Alive”

• Thursday, February 12, 2026

  • Woodz: Pre-release Track “Cinema”

  • Lee Jiham (A.C.E): 1st Mini Album “Love before me”

• Friday, February 13, 2026

  • Sorn (CLC): Single “call it what you want”

  • CORTIS: Goal OST “Mention me”

• Saturday, February 14, 2026

  • N/A

— Javeria Yousuf

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