SEVENTEEN’s new unit V8 has entered the Billboard 200 with their debut release!
This week, Billboard announced that V8—a duo consisting of Vernon and The8—had made their debut on its Top 200 Albums chart, which ranks the most popular albums in the United States. For the week ending on July 18, the unit’s self-titled debut mini album “V8” entered the Billboard 200 at No. 128.
“V8” also debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s World Albums chart, No. 4 on the Top Dance Albums chart, and No. 7 on the Top Album Sales chart, meaning it was the seventh best-selling album of the week in the United States.
Meanwhile, The8 and Vernon debuted at No. 6 and No. 7 respectively on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart this week.
Congratulations to The8 and Vernon!
Watch SEVENTEEN’s variety show “NANA TOUR with SEVENTEEN” on Viki below:
SEVENTEEN’s Vernon And The8’s New Unit V8 Announces Album Release Date And New Concerts
SEVENTEEN members Vernon and The8 have officially confirmed the debut date for their new unit V8!
On May 28, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that V8 will release their first album on June 29.
The unit name “V8” combines the “V” from Vernon and the “8” from The8. Much like a powerful V8 engine that generates intense acceleration, the unit represents the duo’s unstoppable drive powered by their unique artistic energy.
Following the album release, V8 will continue their activities with unit concerts. “2026 VERNON THE 8 [V8] LIVE” will take place on July 11 and 12 at Hall 1 of KINTEX Exhibition Center 1 in Goyang, before heading to Hong Kong for shows on July 18 and 19 at AsiaWorld-Expo Hall 10.
Check out the poster for V8’s upcoming concerts below!
You can also check out Soompi’s 2026 K-pop Tour Masterlist here!
Watch Vernon and The8 on “NANA TOUR with SEVENTEEN” on Viki below:
Stars Show Love For BTS At “ARIRANG” Concerts In Goyang
Stars throughout the industry have gathered for BTS’s much-anticipated return!
On April 9, 11, and 12, BTS kicked off their “ARIRANG” world tour with concerts at Goyang Stadium. Various idols, actors, and more were in attendance to show their love for the group.
Here are some of the stars who were present for the occasion:
Choo Sung Hoon
Yena
Stray Kids’ Bang Chan
Son Dong Pyo
TXT
IVE’s Jang Won Young
ATEEZ’s Jongho
Kany, Lee Sung Kyung, Kim Min Jae
BIG Naughty
Park Seo Joon, Choi Woo Shik, Park Hyung Sik, Peakboy
ENHYPEN, BOYNEXTDOOR
Lee Dong Hwi
LE SSERAFIM
Yim Si Wan
Lee Jung Jae
CORTIS, TWS, Park Hyo Shin, WOODZ, Lee Soo Ji
Epik High
Choi Tae Joon
Kian84, Ji Ye Eun
Younha
Jung Ryeo Won
Moon Sujin
WEi’s Kang Seok Hwa
Kyung Soo Jin
Park Seo Ham
Shim Jin Hwa
So Yoo Jin
Ha Ji Won
Lim Seul Ong
YOUNITE’s Eunho
CODE KUNST
Loco
Chef Choi Hyun Seok, Lee Byung Hun
Jo Soo Min
Ko So Young
Lee Sae On
Other stars spotted at the concerts include SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu and The8, BABYMONSTER’s Ahyeon and Chiquita, Zico, PSY, IU, and more.
Also watch “BTS SPEAK YOURSELF in SEOUL FINAL” below:
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