K-POP’S JANUARY TAKEOVER You Can’t Ignore!
- lewishooper1
- Jan 16
- 3 min read
From EXO’s massive comeback to Wanna One’s shock reunion, January is rewriting the K-music rulebook. Here is what we know!
The start of the year is always a little gloomy after the festive celebrations of Christmas! Don't worry, as the Dojeon team has you covered! The "Big Three" titans of the 3rd generation—EXO, BTS, and Wanna One—all return to the spotlight at the same time. Here is our essential guide to the massive news that is rewriting the rulebook this month, along with important information that you need to know.
EXO is set to return to the stage on January 19th with their 8th studio album. This will feature the title track "Crown", which blends Atlanta trap with heavy metal guitar. Here at Dojeon Media, we cannot wait to hear this track! Will it have a catchy melody like all of their other hits? This nine-track release marks their first full group effort in over two years, focusing on a powerful "return of the kings" concept, so mark your calendars!
Mnet has officially announced that the iconic project group is reuniting for a new reality program set to air in the first half of 2026. There are not too many details about this new reality show yet; however, a nostalgic teaser featuring their signature cassette tape has already sparked massive hype for a potential 10th-anniversary musical project. This has also gone viral on social media among fans! Let's check it out!
Following the full group's military discharge, BTS is set to reveal their official 2026 World Tour dates on January 14th. This news comes just ahead of the lead-up to their 5th studio album, which is scheduled for release this March. The Dojeon team have marked our calendars for both events, and so should you! Remember, if you want to be in with a chance of getting your hands on a ticket to their tour, then get all of your family and friends ready with their computers and mobile phones, as competition is expected to be fierce!
Anticipation for new music has pushed the 2022 hit "Run BTS" back to the #1 spot on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart this week. Fans are using this month to revisit the group's "cultural roots" as they prepare for the new era in music following their military service. Will they still have what it takes? Or is it time for the BTS boys to focus on their solo careers now that they have made their fame and fortune?
Stray Kids has also been confirmed as a headliner for the 2026 Governors Ball in New York, with tickets going on sale this week. This massive festival slot cements their status as global icons as they kick off their 2026 activities. This really is a great time for the K-pop industry! Any U.S. readers attending this event? If so, then we would love to hear from you!
Final thoughts
Whether you’re streaming new anthems or preparing for the ticket "bloodletting" of the year, January is setting a historic pace for the global music scene, and the Dojeon team will be following it closely the whole way through. Which comeback are you most looking forward to?
Which K-pop tune has been your go-to track this January? Let the team know in the comments below!
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