2026 has barely started and K-pop is already doing A LOT. In today’s episode, I break down the wave of massive comeback announcements from Blackpink, EXO, and BTS, what each group’s return could mean for the industry, and the early predictions shaping the year.

Then we shift gears to talk about Annie Moon’s surprising decision to take a break from ADP to study at Columbia University, why it’s sparked debate, what it means for a rookie group’s momentum, and whether this could (or should) become more normal for idols.