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The 2026 MAMA Awards take place on November 20–21 at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan, with a worldwide live stream planned on Mnet Plus. The next date to know is sooner: the nomination broadcast begins on October 12 at 18:00 KST. If you are thinking about attending, the first advance ticket lottery opens October 13. This guide separates the nominee announcement, ticket application and November ceremony so you can plan the right next step. See the calendar , find the nomination broadcast in your time zone , or check the ticket route .

New to SHINee? Choose “Replay” for R&B, “View” for a dance groove, or “Sherlock (Clue + Note)” for a song built from two different tracks. These three starting points introduce different parts of the Korean group’s music, with official videos and a next listen for each below. If you discovered Taemin through his solo music, this is a way to explore the group he debuted with. Start with the sound that interests you; you can learn the album names and history as you go.

A K-pop light stick is a handheld fan light used to cheer for an artist. Some models can join a concert’s coordinated lighting, but buying an official product does not tell you everything about using it at a show. Before you buy one for your first concert, answer three questions: Is this the official product? Does this exact model support my show? Does the venue allow it? These checks help you choose merchandise for the experience you want, rather than simply picking the newest or cheapest listing.

New to Red Velvet? Start with “Red Flavor” for bright dance-pop , “Bad Boy” for an R&B groove , or “Psycho” for a dramatic melody with a moving beat . Each offers a different doorway into the group’s music, with one next song to follow below. If you already know whether you prefer a big pop hook, a bass-led rhythm or a more emotional atmosphere, you have enough to begin. Choose that first song before worrying about album names or learning every member.

If you recognize IU in English, try spotting 아이유 in Korean. Her Korean stage name has three syllable blocks: 아 · 이 · 유 . That small discovery gives you a useful place to start reading Hangul, the alphabet used to write Korean. Start with one familiar name, then learn how its blocks fit together. You can use the same approach on artist pages, album listings and street signs. This guide walks through a few letters, the word 한글 , and a real Seoul Station sign, with official resources for the next step.

Your first K-pop concert does not need to start with an expensive VIP package. Our recommendation: choose a view you will enjoy, leave room in your budget for getting there and home, and learn one song you want to hear live. A light stick and fan chants can make the night more fun, but you can enjoy the performance while you are still learning the fandom. If you are going to a show in the US, the UK or elsewhere in Europe, the useful preparation happens in two places: the artist’s official tour notice and your exact venue’s event page. This guide helps you decide what to buy, what to pack and how to join in.

For a first K-pop album, choose a CD edition if you want a disc to play, a photobook edition if the printed photos matter most, or an app-based edition if you prefer its digital access and physical extras. Before buying, read the exact contents list: a familiar album title does not tell you which format is inside. You do not need every version to get started. This guide uses TWICE, RM and TXT examples to explain the differences, including two easy mistakes: confusing a member cover with a guaranteed member photocard, and treating an old pre-order bonus as a permanent inclusion.

BEGINNER SONG GUIDE · KPOP FROM SEOUL · OCTOBER 6, 2026 Not sure where to start with K-pop? Choose one song that fits your mood. You do not need to memorize every group, fan name or album before you begin. These ten curated starting points give you four listening routes, a clue for each song, and an official music video preview. Play it here or use the direct YouTube link below it. The moods are editorial choices, not strict genres or a ranking of the current top ten. Original AI-generated concept illustrations by Kpop From Seoul. These illustrations do not depict real artists or events. Pick your first song in 30 seconds Tap the mood that fits right now. Each link jumps to that section. Bright & Catchy Start with TWICE — What is Love? Bold & Energetic Start with Stray Kids — MIROH Smooth & Confident Start with IVE — LOVE DIVE Gentle & Emotional Start with IU — Through the Night Easy first-listen rule: play one song all the way through. If it works for you, try anothe...

By Kpop From Seoul • Updated October 5, 2026 (KST) Where should you start with IU? Try one quiet song before diving into the big music videos. “Through the Night” introduces the close, unhurried side of her music; “Palette” opens the door to her pop songwriting. Together, they make a better first impression than a list of chart records. IU is a South Korean solo singer-songwriter and actress whose real name is Lee Ji-eun. She debuted in 2008 and is represented by EDAM Entertainment. If you discovered her through a drama, or arrived after hearing her new 2026 single, this guide will help you choose what to play next and understand what is actually confirmed about her upcoming plans. IU at her September 21, 2024 encore concert. Photo: Selfiepod / Wikimedia Commons , CC BY 4.0 . Source image is cropped; displayed smaller with no additional crop. Archive photograph, not a 2026 event. IU at a Glance Question Quick answer Who is IU? A solo singer-songwriter and actress; real name Lee...

TWICE • NEW RELEASES By Kpop From Seoul · Checked October 5, 2026 (KST) TWICE's THIS IS FOR WORLD TOUR FINALE in SEOUL – LIVE is scheduled for October 16, 2026, at 1 p.m. KST / midnight ET. The release brings the Seoul finale into a live listening format, with a special vinyl edition for collectors. If you are choosing between streaming and an LP, the details worth checking are the edition's songs, package contents and dispatch date—not just the colour of the record. For ONCE who missed the tour, this is a chance to revisit its music. For fans who were there, the appeal is more personal: hearing familiar songs in the setting that made them a shared memory. Here is what has been announced, plus a listening route to try when the album arrives. TWICE in Las Vegas, March 16, 2024. Archive photograph from the earlier READY TO BE tour, not the Seoul finale recording. Photo: David Lee / Wikimedia Commons , CC BY 2.0 . Displayed smaller; no additional crop. Release date: the t...

SEVENTEEN is a 13-member K-pop group under PLEDIS Entertainment, with three main units and a fandom called CARAT. Their appeal is easy to hear in the songs, but the choreography makes an even better first impression: a large cast moving with the clarity of a much smaller team. This guide covers the members, a five-song starting playlist and officially announced fan activities, including JEONGHAN X JOSHUA’s upcoming DREAMSCAPE release. Information checked: October 3, 2026. Event times below use KST or JST as marked; both are UTC+9. SEVENTEEN at a Music Bank arrival in 2017. Archive photograph; not a 2026 event image. Photo: 뉴스인스타 (News In Star), via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0 . Display size adjusted; no image edits. SEVENTEEN at a glance Item Details Korean name 세븐틴 Debut May 26, 2015; debut mini album 17 CARAT Agency PLEDIS Entertainment Members / fandom 13 / CARAT Name explained 13 members + 3 units + 1 team = 17 The name describes how the group works. The units have thei...