Big Ocean, the first hard-of-hearing boy group, is renowned for breaking boundaries in the music industry while making their music accessible to all. This accomplished group embarked on their North American tour, 'The Greatest Battle,' on April 16, 2026. I was fortunate to sit down and interview Jiseok, PJ, and Chanyeon, where our conversation touched on their individual interests, motivations, and hopes for future careers. Each member brought a unique warmth to the discussion.

TXT released their eighth mini album 7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns (가시덤불에 잠시 바람이 멈췄을 때) on April 13, 2026. The album celebrates seven years together, serving as a gift to fans. The concept of “thorns” represents the uncertainty and emotional obstacles the group has faced since debut. Meanwhile, the title A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns reflects a pause for reflection on where TXT stands as artists, while also stepping into a new chapter.

On April 8, 2026, five members of hrtz.wav officially debuted with their first mini album, The First Wave, released under Kakao Entertainment. Formed through Mnet’s band-making survival show “Steal Heart Club”, with CNBLUE’s lead vocalist and guitarist Jung Yonghwa as a judge, the group features a multinational lineup: Keiten (guitar), Hagiwa (drums), Dane (bass), Riaan (vocals), and Young-jun (keyboard).