Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Earlier on the show, we saw ENHYPEN make history with their first No. 1 on the Billboard 200. And they’re far from the only K-pop act making waves on the global charts. The K-pop scene has been nonstop lately, with new records being set and new stories emerging almost every day. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the biggest K-pop developments with David Kim, content creator and adjunct professor at Kyungil University. Welcome back, David!



Q1. BTS recently wrapped up a successful concert in Chicago. What was the local response like?
Also, the concert date was officially designated as “BTS Day” in the state of Illinois. How significant is this recognition?


Q2. Following Chicago, BTS will be performing in Los Angeles this September, and the concert is also set to be livestreamed online.
What kind of response do you expect from fans around the world?


Q3. There was also some disappointment among ARMY recently, as BTS members RM and j-hope drew mixed reactions after attending a Chris Brown concert. What was behind the controversy, and how do you see the reactions?


Q4. Meanwhile, BLACKPINK’s Jennie released her new album on August 28. You’ve had a chance to listen to it — what did you think?
And what are we hearing from fans around the world?


Q5. Jisoo is also set to make her solo comeback this week, on September 4. What are your expectations for her new release?


Q6. And as BLACKPINK celebrate their 10th anniversary, what do you make of the group’s recent activities?


Q7. Meanwhile, the Korean-American girl group KATSEYE have topped the Billboard 200 for the first time.
What do you think is behind their success in the U.S. market just two years after their debut?


Q8. Stray Kids have also made history by becoming the first act to have nine consecutive albums debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Just how remarkable is this achievement? And what do you think is behind their particularly strong popularity in the U.S.?


Thank you very much David for your insights, have a great rest of the day.
Thanks Walter, see you later this week.

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2026-08-31, 14:00 (KST)