# Waterbomb Seoul 2026: Diplo headlines July 24 opener; BILLIE, Karina, RIIZE, Zico, HiKi confirmed

Release page: https://ktrenz.com/article/2026/06/waterbomb-seoul-2026-diplo-billie-karina-riize-zico-hiki-lineup
Reach map: https://ktrenz.com/reach-graph/waterbomb-seoul-2026-diplo-billie-karina-riize-zico-hiki-lineup
Artist: aespa — https://ktrenz.com/artisttag/aespa
Category: comeback
Published: 2026-06-30

## How measured
Server-side crawler hits on this article, counted per vendor and per bot. "Answer-time" means the vendor fetched the page while composing an answer (OAI-SearchBot, ChatGPT-User, Claude-User); "training" means bulk collection. These are requests we served — not impressions, not audience, not estimated reach. Crawlers we block are excluded from every number here.

## AI reach
- Answer-time citations: 135
- Total AI reads: 153
- Distinct vendors: 7
- Window: 76 days from first to last crawl

| Vendor | Reads | Kind | Bots |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| OpenAI | 138 | answer-time | ChatGPT-User 117×/51d; OAI-SearchBot 18×/18d; GPTBot 3×/2d |
| Apple | 4 | training | Applebot 4×/3d |
| Anthropic | 3 | training | ClaudeBot 3×/3d |
| Amazon | 3 | training | Amazonbot 3×/3d |
| Meta | 3 | training | Meta-ExternalAgent 3×/2d |
| Common Crawl | 1 | training | CCBot 1×/1d |
| Perplexity | 1 | training | PerplexityBot 1×/1d |

## Human reach
- Media outlets that picked this up: 38
- Social posts tracked: 282
- Listed below: 38 outlets, 60 posts

| Outlet | Lang | Date | Headline | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Times Now News | EN | 08-01 | Waterbomb Seoul 2026: Taemin, aespa's Karina, Diplo And More Announced As Star Performers - See Full List | https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/korean/waterbomb-seoul-2026-taemin-aespa-karina-diplo-and-more-announced-as-star-performers-see-full-list-article-154907010 |
| The Manila Times | EN | 08-01 | Waterbomb Seoul 2026 kicks off with star-studded lineup led by Taemin, Jay Park, Karina, and J.Y. Park | https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/25/entertainment-lifestyle/waterbomb-seoul-2026-kicks-off-with-star-studded-lineup-led-by-taemin-jay-park-karina-and-jy-park/2391447 |
| PAP Magazine | EN | 08-01 | Waterbomb Seoul 2026 Final Lineup Revealed | https://www.pap-magazine.com/en/article/waterbomb-seoul-2026-final-lineup-revealed |
| Daum News | KO | 08-01 | Waterbomb Seoul 2026 final lineup revealed...K-pop artists to global DJs take the stage | https://v.daum.net/v/20260708173252794 |
| NOL World | EN | 08-01 | WATERBOMB SEOUL 2026 at KINTEX Outdoor Global Stage | https://world.nol.com/en/content/festas/019d664a-eb9f-7f11-a2fc-1aa3688bcd92 |
| Newswav | EN | 08-02 | Waterbomb Seoul 2026 kicks off with star-studded lineup led by Taemin, Jay Park, Karina, and J.Y. Park | https://newswav.com/article/waterbomb-seoul-2026-kicks-off-with-star-studded-lineup-led-by-taemin-jay-p-A2607_9qHjfp |
| Chosun Biz | EN | 08-04 | Waterbomb Seoul draws 60000 as Jeon Somi debuts Diplo collaboration | https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-culture/2026/07/28/3I7AVQVHDZGARCW2NFQASLGFEA/?outputType=amp |
| Daum / TenAsia | KO | 08-07 | Waterbomb Seoul 2026 final lineup revealed...K-pop artists to global DJs take the stage | https://v.daum.net/v/WfXMiW2u1Y |
| Maeil Business Newspaper | EN | 08-08 | Group 82 Major (82MAJOR) will be on the stage of "Water Bomb Seoul 2026." | https://www.mk.co.kr/en/entertain/12107531 |
| HK01 | ZH | 08-08 | Waterbomb Seoul 2026: Karina, JYP and more megastars confirmed | https://www.hk01.com/%E7%9F%A5%E6%80%A7%E5%A5%B3%E7%94%9F/60374178/waterbomb-2026%E5%A4%8F%E6%97%A5%E6%B0%B4%E5%BD%88%E7%9B%9B%E5%85%B8-karina-jyp%E7%AD%89%E5%B7%A8%E6%98%9F%E9%9B%B2%E9%9B%86%E7%81%AB%E5%8A%9B%E5%85%A8%E9%96%8B |
| Kpopofficial | EN | 08-09 | WATERBOMB SEOUL 2026 – Artist Lineup | https://kpopofficial.com/event/waterbomb-seoul-2026/ |
| Chosun Biz (English) | EN | 08-13 | Waterbomb Seoul draws 60,000 as Jeon Somi debuts Diplo collab, app fuels battles | https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-culture/2026/07/28/3I7AVQVHDZGARCW2NFQASLGFEA/ |
| NX Square Mag | KO | 08-13 | Waterbomb Seoul 2026: Diplo headlines July 24 opener; BILLIE, Karina, RIIZE, Zico, HiKi confirmed | https://mag.nxsquare.com/play/?bmode=view&idx=172497281 |
| singtao.ca | EN | 08-16 | singtao.ca | https://www.singtao.ca/7578869/2026-07-27/news-%E9%A6%96%E7%88%BEwaterbomb%E9%9F%B3%E6%A8%82%E7%AF%802026%E4%B8%A8%E9%99%A3%E5%AE%B9%E9%BC%8E%E7%9B%9B+%E5%A4%A9%E7%8E%8Brain%E9%A8%B7%E8%82%8C%E5%85%BC%E9%9C%87%E8%83%B8++bibi%E6%BC%94%E5%87%BA%E8%A2%AB%E6%89%B9%E3%80%8C%E5%A4%AA%E9%9C%B2%E9%AA%A8%E3%80%8D%E6%83%B9%E7%86%B1%E8%AD%B0/ |
| tenasia.co.kr | EN | 08-16 | tenasia.co.kr | https://www.tenasia.co.kr/article/2026072808054 |
| chosun.com | EN | 08-16 | chosun.com | https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2026/07/25/QPEA23N5WFGDBIHUQ7UPWY3T7I/ |
| Nate News | KO | 08-22 | Waterbomb Seoul 2026 wraps up amid cheers from 60,000 attendees... 'Stars and fans alike were immersed' | https://news.nate.com/view/20260728n22807 |
| PAP Magazine | FR | 09-09 | Waterbomb Seoul 2026 Final Lineup Revealed / PAP Magazine | https://www.pap-magazine.com/fr/article/waterbomb-seoul-2026-final-lineup-revealed |
| KCultureRadar | KO | 09-09 | 카리나 워터밤 2026 단독 무대와 두 솔로곡 | https://kcultureradar.com/ko/kpop/aespa-karina-waterbomb-seoul-2026-solo-stage/ |
| X (Waterbomb Seoul official) | EN | 09-09 | WATERBOMB 2026 ARTIST COLLAB. WATERBITS LINE ... | https://x.com/waterbomb_seoul/status/2089645651550450092 |
| nc.press | EN | 07-09 | 'Streaming' aespa·'Album' RIIZE No. 1…June Circle Chart 'Blockbuster Success' | https://www.nc.press/news/articleView.html?idxno=620231 |
| newsen.com | EN | 07-10 | aespa Karina, 'It was rubber-band weight—I got 4kg back in a day' (Cold Brew Podcast) | https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202607100953050410 |
| hankyung.com | EN | 07-10 | aespa, RIIZE, NCT Hate Account Exposed… SM "Legal Action Without Exception" | https://www.hankyung.com/article/202607108299H |
| bntnews.co.kr | EN | 07-11 | 'Cold Noodles' aespa Karina's Refrigerator Please | https://www.bntnews.co.kr/article/view/bnt202607100108 |
| tvdaily.co.kr | EN | 07-12 | aespa Karina, the famous story from before debut at the Marine Corps (Cold Busan Haebyeong) | http://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=17838624621793653002 |
| mediapen.com | EN | 07-15 | BTS, aespa, Lim Young-woong, Ateez… K-pop's top representatives all appearing | https://www.mediapen.com/news/view/1110412 |
| celuvmedia.com | EN | 07-18 | aespa's Karina, Distinctive Aura in an Antique Mood [Celebrity Shot] | http://www.celuvmedia.com/article.php?aid=1784340127524210005 |
| joynews24.com | EN | 07-18 | aespa's Karina in black sleeveless one-piece... thought she was slim but she's actually glamorous... | http://www.joynews24.com/view/1986559 |
| celuvmedia.com | EN | 07-22 | aespa Winter, unique aura in blonde selfie…Karina "Why didn't you tag me?..." | http://www.celuvmedia.com/article.php?aid=1784710953524427005 |
| heraldmuse.com | EN | 07-22 | [Photo] aespa Karina 'Shining from morning with Jimin' | https://www.heraldmuse.com/article/10816985?ref=naver |
| heraldmuse.com | EN | 07-22 | [Photo] Winter, Karina 'aespa Has Arrived' | https://www.heraldmuse.com/article/10816986?ref=naver |
| mediafine.co.kr | EN | 07-24 | 70 billion most expensive cow Karina-aespa Karina 'feels proud' | https://www.mediafine.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=84511 |
| sports.khan.co.kr | EN | 07-26 | aespa's Karina Flaunts Stunning Physique at 'Waterbomb'… 'As Expected…' | https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202607261236003?pt=nv |
| newsen.com | EN | 07-26 | aespa Karina heated it up… Waterbomb's ruler takes the stage | https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202607261330262310 |
| dispatch.co.kr | EN | 07-27 | [HD Photo] "Pull it off, flawless" / 'aespa' Karina | http://www.dispatch.co.kr/2345657 |
| dispatch.co.kr | EN | 07-27 | [HD Photo] "Lovely, Itself" / 'aespa' Karina | http://www.dispatch.co.kr/2345662 |
| dispatch.co.kr | EN | 07-27 | [HD Photo] "Karina is a goddess" / aespa's Karina | http://www.dispatch.co.kr/2345660 |
| insight.co.kr | EN | 07-27 | aespa Karina Displays 'Goddess Beauty' Even with Wet Hair After Water Bomb | https://www.insight.co.kr/news/564864 |

| Platform | Account | Date | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| X | @waterbomb_seoul | 08-02 | https://x.com/waterbomb_seoul/status/2077352463355850987 |
| X | @guide292 | 08-03 | https://x.com/guide292/status/2084210283715924395 |
| YouTube | MBCkpop | 05-30 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2eoeCk171I |
| YouTube | Story Gossipe | 07-31 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfD04VJVxQ8 |
| X | @ae_bluu_stone | 08-03 | https://x.com/ae_bluu_stone/status/2084210231454872023 |
| X | @o8_lxrs_ | 08-03 | https://x.com/o8_lxrs_/status/2084210211645210780 |
| X | @illitsmyace | 08-03 | https://x.com/illitsmyace/status/2084210162642874454 |
| YouTube | Kess and Han Reacts | 08-03 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZLGgoxwQlQ |
| X | @hoppechan53 | 08-03 | https://x.com/hoppechan53/status/2084210225478029363 |
| X | @Jngw___ | 08-03 | https://x.com/Jngw___/status/2084210209539645833 |
| X | @sleepingdorii | 08-03 | https://x.com/sleepingdorii/status/2084210125154533623 |
| YouTube | novapovieclips | 07-31 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKgnCvfwNwY |
| X | @umisita37 | 08-03 | https://x.com/umisita37/status/2084210266489966608 |
| YouTube | SMTOWN | 07-23 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inxzQt78lOk |
| X | @htybhu | 08-03 | https://x.com/htybhu/status/2084210273934627143 |
| X | @gdepedi | 08-04 | https://x.com/gdepedi/status/2084572910656635193 |
| X | @nyutralkart | 08-04 | https://x.com/nyutralkart/status/2084572909222428840 |
| X | @hello82BERLIN | 08-04 | https://x.com/hello82BERLIN/status/2084572704942834074 |
| X | @manabiyayuki | 08-04 | https://x.com/manabiyayuki/status/2084572963077255264 |
| X | @corazonIunar | 08-04 | https://x.com/corazonIunar/status/2084572680112505322 |
| X | @siewwung | 08-04 | https://x.com/siewwung/status/2084572663251632501 |
| X | @mormewishu | 08-04 | https://x.com/mormewishu/status/2084572573606744472 |
| X | @tikey_9999 | 08-04 | https://x.com/tikey_9999/status/2084572928226775551 |
| X | @wavewaay | 08-04 | https://x.com/wavewaay/status/2084572627671171095 |
| X | @overloadzero_ | 08-04 | https://x.com/overloadzero_/status/2084572919263330792 |
| X | @gayforkarina_ | 08-05 | https://x.com/gayforkarina_/status/2084934991470059558 |
| YouTube | SMTOWN | 08-04 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcFbyuzd9S8 |
| X | @aespa_official | 08-05 | https://x.com/aespa_official/status/2084935026358309158 |
| YouTube | JustAveThings | 08-03 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFe1f7x8ed4 |
| YouTube | SMTOWN | 08-05 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glazjmoZOK4 |
| YouTube | aespa | 08-02 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70pTUMRwpA0 |
| X | @bkgrk949 | 08-05 | https://x.com/bkgrk949/status/2084935419003908384 |
| X | @0x_zozo | 08-05 | https://x.com/0x_zozo/status/2084935283598913733 |
| X | @bemymamba | 08-05 | https://x.com/bemymamba/status/2084935267635605672 |
| X | @THEOGPLASTMAMBA | 08-05 | https://x.com/THEOGPLASTMAMBA/status/2084935138413277587 |
| X | @koreanentcom | 08-05 | https://x.com/koreanentcom/status/2084935023292203180 |
| X | @billboard | 08-05 | https://x.com/billboard/status/2084934976785588680 |
| X | @hachirezs | 08-05 | https://x.com/hachirezs/status/2084934973451374826 |
| X | @pramanaputera | 08-06 | https://x.com/pramanaputera/status/2085299588932718689 |
| X | @mubmibbibi | 08-06 | https://x.com/mubmibbibi/status/2085299579692650905 |
| X | @alittleclouds_ | 08-06 | https://x.com/alittleclouds_/status/2085299535912620198 |
| X | @roseyxrocksy03 | 08-06 | https://x.com/roseyxrocksy03/status/2085299529428144421 |
| X | @taiiyomii | 08-06 | https://x.com/taiiyomii/status/2085299599204405402 |
| X | @mubmibbibi | 08-06 | https://x.com/mubmibbibi/status/2085299618989146583 |
| X | @jareauway | 08-06 | https://x.com/jareauway/status/2085299806411575781 |
| YouTube | colors-ty | 08-06 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjDLwOuaR_I |
| YouTube | Trendnow Channel | 08-06 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP6gE2FjPMg |
| X | @roseyxrocksy03 | 08-06 | https://x.com/roseyxrocksy03/status/2085299641244140020 |
| YouTube | K-潮流 | 08-06 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5DTgqgjpPc |
| X | @GwmgH | 08-07 | https://x.com/GwmgH/status/2085662975344734382 |
| YouTube | トレ韓 | 08-07 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt0cmqoTRd8 |
| YouTube | aespa - Topic | 05-30 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EedncnoVhA |
| YouTube | 마이하고픈 | 08-03 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsj4oYeGmj4 |
| YouTube | MBC WORLD | 06-09 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfdRj5m6lcY |
| X | @aerichanchannn | 08-07 | https://x.com/aerichanchannn/status/2085663030118125885 |
| X | @premiumtiz | 08-07 | https://x.com/premiumtiz/status/2085663000069816402 |
| X | @_milkiiii_ | 08-07 | https://x.com/_milkiiii_/status/2085662996991549767 |
| X | @clarissasheher_ | 08-07 | https://x.com/clarissasheher_/status/2085662985746325709 |
| X | @ymyemmiie | 08-07 | https://x.com/ymyemmiie/status/2085662932285940213 |
| X | @RockTheMoon_Co | 08-07 | https://x.com/RockTheMoon_Co/status/2085662929421300215 |

## Attribution
Measured and published by KTRENZ (https://ktrenz.com). Cite as: "KTRENZ Release Reach, Waterbomb Seoul 2026: Diplo headlines July 24 opener; BILLIE, Karina, RIIZE, Zico, HiKi confirmed".