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New K-pop Group AHOF We Wanna Perform At Coachella!!! ... Talk Debut, Dream Collabs, Goals

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There's a new K-pop boy band on the block ... and AHOF tells TMZ they dream of starring on one of the biggest stages in America -- Coachella!!

We caught up with the F&F Entertainment rookie group -- formed via the SBS competition show, "Universe League" -- ahead of their debut ... and they shed some light on the whole process and what they learned about each other along the way.

All nine members (Steven, Jeongwoo, Woongki, Shuaibo, Han, JL, Juwon, Chih En and Daisuke) peeled back the curtain on topics like their influences, dream collabs (hi, Sabrina Carpenter), and what makes them so unique ... which fittingly ties into the title of their mini album, "WHO WE ARE."

BLACKPINK We're In Each Other's Areas!!! ... Ahead Of World Tour

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BLACKPINK is finally providing proof they're together ahead of their world tour ... with Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé sharing a group pic for the first time in months.

The four Pinks posted the same shot to their individual Instagram pages on Tuesday ... which shows them making a four-leaf clover with their hands.

Unclear where exactly they were, but it's fair to assume it was a recent rehearsal.

BTS RM & V Discharged From Military ... Boyband Reunion Hype Builds!!!

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Get ready to fangirl ... 'cause two more BTS members have wrapped up their mandatory military service, meaning the long-awaited boyband reunion is just around the corner!

BTS members RM and V are officially out of the South Korean military ... and their discharge was a total spectacle with swarms of fans, AIA the BTS Army, swarming Chuncheon City to welcome the duo back.

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V thanked the fans for sticking around and teased them to hang tight a bit longer for a "really cool" comeback performance.

HYBE BTS Management Co. Raided In Insider Trading Investigation

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HYBE -- the company that manages BTS and other major K-Pop acts -- has been raided as part of an insider trading investigation ... according to reports out of South Korea.

The Korea Times reported early Thursday the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office searched the company's office in central Seoul.

A HYBE executive's reportedly been accused of gaining profits of 240 million won -- South Korean currency worth about $175K -- by using insider information to profit on the stock market.

Coachella Meets 'White Lotus' Patrick Schwarzenegger Jams Out to Lisa's Set in The Valley!!!

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11:20 AM PT -- Patrick Schwarzenegger shared his view from Lisa's killer set last night ... posting on his Instagram that his wild moved in the pit had a lot to do with the cocktail he drank.

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BTW, we're gonna assume the cocktail didn't have any poisonous fruit in it. 👀

It's highly unlikely the next season of "The White Lotus" will take place at Coachella ... but we kinda got a glimpse of what they could look like Friday night at the music fest!

Patrick Schwarzenegger and his fiancé, Abby Champion, were spotted rocking out in the front row of his costar Lisa's set ... and it was clear he was having a blast.

PS and Lisa -- who, in addition to being an actress, is a member of the K-pop group Blackpink -- were in this season of HBO series ... which just had its shocking conclusion last weekend!

K-Pop Star Wheesung Suffered Cardiac Arrest .... After Possible Drug OD

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South Korean K-Pop star Wheesung was reportedly found dead inside his home on Monday — and police are investigating whether his death was drug-related.

The body of the singer-songwriter was discovered inside his apartment last evening by Fire Department officials after he went into cardiac arrest, according to the New York Times.

The newspaper said Wheesung — whose real name was Choi Whee-sung — had a history of drug abuse — and investigators with the Seoul Gwangjin Police Station were looking into the possibility he overdosed.

Jennie Kim Makin' Music For First Solo Album 'Ruby'

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Jennie's solo debut album, "Ruby," is here ... and the BLACKPINK star celebrated the release by giving her fans an inside look at creating the project!!!

The 29-year-old singer and rapper is the fourth and final member of the super popular K-pop group to release a solo project amid their hiatus ... and it's clear she pulled out all the stops for her time in the spotlight.

Jennie's 15-track album includes some A-List features -- Dua Lipa, Dominic Fike, Childish Gambino and Doechii to name a few -- and she showed off some snaps with Albanian pop star Dua from what appears to be a music video set for their song, "Handlebars."

Blackpink's Lisa How You Like My Lil' String Bikini?!?

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Blackpink's Lisa could melt "Ice Cream" with her latest hot look ... an itty-bitty string bikini by Louis Vuitton.

Check it out ... the Thai performer, who is a longtime member of the K-Pop girl group, dons a teeny tiny red-and-white bikini covered in Louis Vuitton's signature monogram in a series of new photos posted to Instagram.

Her bathing suit selection is perfect for her lavish tropical getaway, and it's also on brand ... she's famously an ambassador for the iconic French fashion house.

K-Pop Idols We're On The 'Nice' List This Year!!!

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Christmastime is here ... and the biggest names in K-pop are already proudly displaying just how jolly they can be this holiday season!!

"Killin' Me Good" singer Jihyo clearly knows Santa's making a list and checking it TWICE -- 'cause she proudly struck a pose with her decked-out tree ... just like NCT leader Taeyong, RIIZE's Anton and ITZY frontwoman Yeji.

The Super Ladies of (G)I-DLE -- Minnie, Miyeon, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua -- channeled their inner Mrs. Claus together ... with matching red and white outfits to boot.

BTS Star V Beloved Pet Dog Yeontan Dead

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Sad news from the K-Pop world -- BTS member V’s beloved pet dog has died.

V shared the heartbreaking news Monday via an Instagram Story, telling fans in Korean his pet dog Yeontan had "gone on a long journey," posting a compilation of pics and videos of his furry friend on his feed to honor their time together.

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The singer explained it felt right to share the sad news with the BTS ARMY -- a nickname for the boyband's fans -- since they've shown so much love to Yeontan over the years.

(G)I-DLE's Soyeon Throws Punches In Sparring Session ... At Korean Zombie's Gym

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(G)I-DLE leader Soyeon went from hitting the "Klaxon" to hitting the mitts ... showing off her powerful punches in a sparring session at retired UFC star Korean Zombie's gym!!

The popular K-pop singer/rapper/producer put her athleticism on display in a new Instagram post ... rocking athletic wear, white boxing gloves and some cat-themed headgear as she worked on some combos.

The 26-year-old even throws a knee at one point ... proving she isn't afraid to use more than her hands.

BTS' J-Hope First Pitch at Korean Series Game After Military Discharge

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BTS member J-Hope is wasting no time getting back in the spotlight after completing his military service ... throwing out the first pitch at a KBO Korean Series game!!

Hobi was a special guest for the matchup between the KIA Tigers and Samsung Lions ... taking the field in an EV9 SUV and embracing the crowd before the ceremonial toss.

The fans in attendance let out a loud cheer for the singer and rapper as he took the mound ... and fittingly, he had a purple custom glove with his name stitched into it.

Suni Lee Fangirls Over BLACKPINK's Lisa Hang At V.S. After-Party!!!

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Suni Lee might be an Olympic hero, but she still gets starstruck when meeting her favorite artists ... 'cause the Team USA gymnast fangirled out while watching LISA at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show -- and then they hung out at the after-party!!

The gold medalist was present at the big event ... and before all the models did their thing on the runway, she revealed she was excited to watch Tyla and the BLACKPINK member perform.

"Like, I'm obsessed with both of them," Lee told Olivia Culpo, who told her she just missed the K-pop superstar walking by and she looked "drop-dead gorgeous."

K-Pop Group (G)I-DLE Happiest Day Ever ... Off To Disneyland!

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K-Pop group (G)I-DLE recently hit Disneyland and based on the photos ... the all-girl group had a blast! Quite fitting member, Minnie posed pretty in a pair of Minnie Mouse ears and the other "Super Ladies", Miyeon and Shuhua joined in on the fun! Hit Disney with the (G)I-RLS and check out our fun-filled gallery!

Iconic K-Pop Pics To ... Dance Into K-Pop Day!

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To celebrate K-Pop Day, join in on the fun with all these cool n' catchy performers ... From BLACKPINK to (g)-idle and even the Stray Kids are all jammin' out and showin' their spunky sides in our Iconic K-Pop gall ... Join the party and check our poppin' gallery!

BTS Star Suga Loses License After Driving Electric Kickboard Drunk

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BTS star Suga had his driver's license revoked over a driving-while-intoxicated scandal ... though the vehicle he was operating has raised questions.

Suga's label, Big Hit Music, has confirmed the singer was arrested Tuesday evening ... and shared the boy band member was booked after he fell while parking an "electric kickboard." Suga was spotted by a police officer in Hannam-dong in Yongsan District, in central Seoul, South Korea -- and was asked to take a breathalyzer test ... which he failed.

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His license has since been revoked, and he has been slapped with a fine over the incident.

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