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HOSHI BOYFRIEND: Release Date, Songwriting Credits and Where to Start

HOSHI’s “BOYFRIEND” is a solo release, so searching only the SEVENTEEN group discography can make the latest track easy to miss. Here are the confirmed release details and the names behind the song.When was BOYFRIEND released?PLEDIS announced the digital release for October 10, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST. Melon lists it as a one-track single by HOSHI, with PLEDIS Entertainment as the agency and YG PLUS ..

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aespa 2027 Seasons Greetings: Contents, Wall Calendar Difference and Delivery Date

Searching for aespa’s 2027 Season’s Greetings can bring up both a standard package and a wall-calendar set. They are not interchangeable product names. Here is what the official listing confirms, and what to check before choosing one.What is in the standard package?The KRW 49,000 package includes a desk calendar, 124-page diary, 88-page photo book, ten mini posters, eight postcards, eight photoc..

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TWICE THIS IS FOR Japan Concert Blu-ray: December Release and First-Press Extras

TWICE’s Japan stadium concert is getting a physical video release. If you are choosing a gift for ONCE or deciding between editions, start with the disc format and the first-press contents rather than the promotional thumbnail alone.December release and two formatsJYP JAPAN ONLINE STORE lists TWICE WORLD TOUR IN JAPAN MUFG STADIUM for December 2, 2026. The first-press Blu-ray is ¥11,000; the li..

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Xdinary Heroes IMPULSE Concert: November Dates, Tickets and Entry Checklist

Planning to see Xdinary Heroes in Korea this November? The three IMPULSE shows start at different times, and the ticket rules matter as much as the concert date. Here is a compact guide based on the organizer’s official booking notice.Three dates, three start timesThe concert takes place at INSPIRE ARENA in Incheon: November 13 at 7 p.m., November 14 at 5 p.m., and November 15 at 4 p.m. All time..

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NCT DREAM DREAM AFTER DREAM: November 9 Release and Photobook Set Guide

NCT DREAM’s next full-length album has a confirmed November date. For fans deciding whether to order the photobook set, the useful distinction is between the music release, the shop’s expected stock arrival and the physical inclusions.Release date and confirmed musicSMTOWN &STORE lists DREAM AFTER DREAM as NCT DREAM’s sixth full-length album, releasing on November 9, 2026. It names “Boogie Woogi..

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CHAERYEONG Lovesick Album Versions: CD, Mini CD, FANS and POCA Compared

CHAERYEONG’s first mini album Lovesick has a Korean release date of November 9, 2026, according to JYP JAPAN ONLINE STORE. The official listing describes four format families. Their playback formats differ, which matters more than simply choosing a favorite package picture.Official Lovesick package preview, quoted from JYP JAPAN ONLINE STORE for edition comparison. Original artwork rights remain..

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TREASURE SHOCK Comeback: November 2 Digital Single and YG’s Confirmed Plans

TREASURE will release the digital single SHOCK on November 2, 2026. YG Entertainment confirmed the date in its October 14 roadmap announcement. The key detail is the format: the announcement identifies SHOCK as a digital single, so a physical-album package or complete album track list should not be assumed from this news.TREASURE’s official group profile photograph, quoted for artist identificat..

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RIIZE Insomnia: Release Date, Song Credits and the 2027 Album Connection

RIIZE’s Insomnia arrived on October 26, 2026. It is a single, not the group’s second full-length album. The release description on Melon calls it a prologue to that album, currently planned for spring 2027. That distinction explains why a new song is available now while a larger album is still ahead.Official Insomnia release image, quoted from RIIZE’s Japan website to identify the single. Origin..

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Xdinary Heroes IMPULSE: Obsessed with Youth and the Seven-Track Album Guide

IMPULSE is Xdinary Heroes’ ninth mini album, released on October 12, 2026. Its lead song is Obsessed with Youth. For listeners arriving through a performance clip, the official album page is the clearest starting point for identifying the full release.Official IMPULSE artwork, quoted from JYP’s discography for album identification. © JYP ENTERTAINMENT.The concept behind IMPULSEJYP describes the ..

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BABYMONSTER DESERVE: Official Listening Links and the October 30 Event Deadline

BABYMONSTER’s DESERVE is already out: Sony Music’s official announcement dates the digital single and music-video release to October 23, 2026. If you are finding comeback posts with different dates, distinguish the release from the separate Weverse Listening Party event, which closes on October 30.Start with the official release linksThe Sony Music release notice supplies the official streaming ..

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