K-Pop: News

09 May 2024

Kim Jong-un

North Korea shifts propaganda tactics to engage youth

North Korea is reportedly altering its propaganda approach, moving away from themes of authoritarian grandeur and military might.

08 May 2024

South Korea

K-pop: SHINee's Taemin launches official fan club 'TAEMate'; drops logo

SHINee's youngest member, Taemin, has announced his official fan club name!

08 May 2024

Music Industry

Microfracture injury to keep NewJeans's Hyein away from comeback activities

Hyein, a popular member of the K-pop group NewJeans, will not participate in the promotional activities for their upcoming double single, How Sweet.

07 May 2024

Music Industry

SM Entertainment unveils new R&B label, KRUCIALIZE

SM Entertainment has announced its latest venture, a contemporary R&B label named KRUCIALIZE.

07 May 2024

Met Gala

Met Gala: Stray Kids faces paparazzi insults; fans fight back

Stray Kids, the first K-pop group to attend the Met Gala with their full lineup, was subjected to derogatory comments from some paparazzi during the Monday event.

07 May 2024

Met Gala

Stray Kids scripts history: First K-pop group at Met Gala

The Met Gala 2024 was marked by a historic moment as K-pop sensation, Stray Kids, attended the event as a complete group.

07 May 2024

BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK's Jennie wins 2024 Met Gala with striking blue minidress

Jennie Kim, popularly known as Jennie from the K-pop group BLACKPINK, made a stunning appearance at the 2024 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday evening (local time).

06 May 2024

Music Industry

ATBO: Member Seok Rakwon departs due to health concerns

IST Entertainment, the management company of K-pop sensation ATBO, confirmed on Monday that band member Seok Rakwon has left the team due to health concerns.

06 May 2024

Music Industry

K-pop group VIVIZ announces first global concert: Check tour dates

K-pop girl group, VIVIZ, has announced their first-ever world tour, V.hind: Love and Tears, set to commence on June 1.

05 May 2024

BTS

BTS's label HYBE faces investigation over chart-rigging scandal: Report

The South Korean government has initiated an investigation into the allegations of chart manipulation aka sajaegi against HYBE—the agency representing renowned K-pop group BTS.

05 May 2024

HYBE

HYBE levels data breach accusations against Ador CEO Min Hee-jin

South Korean entertainment powerhouse, HYBE, has reportedly found evidence of a significant data breach by ADOR's CEO, Min Hee-jin.

03 May 2024

Trending News

Ye-dam apologizes for actor-friend uploading controversial video from his studio 

K-pop star Bang Ye-dam apologized on Friday for actor-friend Lee Seo-han's actions and the agony caused to his fans for the entire ordeal.

02 May 2024

HYBE

ADOR counters HYBE's allegations with detailed statement

ADOR issued a comprehensive statement on Thursday, refuting allegations made by HYBE.

02 May 2024

BTS

BIGHIT MUSIC shares legal update; defends BTS against false allegations

BIGHIT MUSIC, the management agency behind the global K-pop sensation BTS, has publicly refuted recent startling allegations against the band.

01 May 2024

BLACKPINK

Viral: BLACKPINK's Lisa, rumored beau Frédéric Arnault's romantic stroll captured

BLINKs can't keep calm because their favorite Lisa from BLACKPINK was recently seen with her rumored flame, French business magnate Frédéric Arnault.

01 May 2024

Sony Music

JYP Entertainment announces global launch of new boy band, NEXZ

JYP Entertainment has officially announced the global debut of its latest boy band, NEXZ, set for May 20 (KST).

01 May 2024

Music Industry

TWICE announces fifth album 'DIVE' for Japanese market

The acclaimed Korean girl band TWICE has announced the release of their fifth full-length album, DIVE.

30 Apr 2024

HYBE

HYBE's bid to oust ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin hits court

The legal battle between South Korean entertainment giant HYBE and ADOR is escalating, with the former seeking to remove ADOR's CEO, Min Hee-jin.

30 Apr 2024

SEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN's latest album '17 Is Right Here' shatters records

K-pop sensation SEVENTEEN has set a new record with their latest album, 17 Is Right Here, according to data released by Hanteo Chart on April 30.

29 Apr 2024

SEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN drops album '17 Is Right Here'; 'Maestro' MV out

It's a red-letter day for CARATs as SEVENTEEN, the reigning kings of K-pop, dropped their newest album 17 Is Right Here.

29 Apr 2024

Mental Health

Sik-K identified as unnamed rapper who surrendered regarding drug charges

In January, Tenasia, a South Korean media outlet, reported a rapper's surrender to the police for illegal drug use.

29 Apr 2024

Relationships

K-pop star Mijoo thanks fans for support after revealing relationship

K-pop sensation Mijoo recently took to Instagram to convey her heartfelt appreciation to her devoted fans following the disclosure of her romantic relationship.

28 Apr 2024

Music Industry

EXO's D.O. discusses new album, tour jitters, love for farming

K-pop group EXO's Doh Kyung-soo, aka D.O., recently sat down with Harper's Bazaar Korea to discuss his upcoming solo album Blossom, set to release on May 7.

28 Apr 2024

BTS

HYBE-ADOR feud: BTS's agency enlists legal support against defamation

BIGHIT MUSIC, the company behind the global K-pop sensation BTS, announced on Sunday its plans to intensify legal action against organized campaigns aimed at defaming the group.

28 Apr 2024

Music Industry

LE SSERAFIM's Sakura misses recent events due to health concerns

LE SSERAFIM's member, Sakura, was unable to participate in the K-pop girl group's recent activities due to deteriorating health conditions.

27 Apr 2024

Music Industry

K-pop girl group NATURE disbands after six years, informs agency

The globally recognized K-pop girl group, NATURE, has officially disbanded after nearly six years of entertaining fans worldwide.

26 Apr 2024

BTS

BTS's RM announces second solo album 'Right Place, Wrong Person'

BTS's rapper and leader RM has officially announced his second solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person.

25 Apr 2024

HYBE

HYBE v/s ADOR worsens; Min Hee-jin levels allegations, HYBE reacts

HYBE has publicly disputed the accuracy of statements made by ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin during a press conference on Thursday.

24 Apr 2024

BTS

HYBE's clash with ADOR results in $619M market cap loss

South Korean entertainment powerhouse HYBE, globally recognized for managing K-pop group BTS, is currently wrestling with a significant 850B KRW ($619M) drop in stock value.

23 Apr 2024

HYBE

ADOR responds to HYBE's sudden audit; addresses plagiarism allegations

ADOR has publicly responded to an audit initiated by HYBE on Monday, which includes allegations of plagiarism involving their artist, NewJeans, and HYBE's newest girl group, ILLIT.

23 Apr 2024

Relationships

Apink's Yoon Bomi and producer Rado confirm their relationship

Yoon Bomi, a member of the popular K-pop group Apink, and Rado, a renowned producer from Black Eyed Pilseung, have officially confirmed their romantic relationship.

22 Apr 2024

HYBE

HYBE launches audit of ADOR Management, CEO Min under scrutiny

South Korean entertainment giant, HYBE, has commenced an investigation into its subsidiary music label, ADOR.

22 Apr 2024

Music Industry

Update: BBGIRLS launches new agency; announces member Youjoung's departure

The popular K-pop girl group, BBGIRLS, has announced their split from Warner Music Korea after a year-long contract.

22 Apr 2024

South Korea

K-pop: aespa announces major comeback with first full-length album 'Armageddon'

Renowned K-pop girl group aespa is set to make a significant comeback with their first full-length album, Armageddon. The album is scheduled for a two-part release.

22 Apr 2024

Music Industry

BBGIRLS, Warner Music Korea end exclusive contract following 1-year term

K-pop sensation BBGIRLS, formerly known as Brave Girls, has officially ended its contract with Warner Music Korea after just one year.

21 Apr 2024

Music Industry

K-pop: DRIPPIN's Joo Changuk returns to music after health hiatus

Joo Changuk, a member of the popular K-pop band DRIPPIN, is set to resume his professional commitments following a brief health-related break.

21 Apr 2024

Music Industry

K-pop: CRAVITY's Wonjin diagnosed with laryngitis; to miss upcoming events

CRAVITY band member, Wonjin, has been diagnosed with laryngitis, leading to a halt in his upcoming engagements.

21 Apr 2024

Music Industry

ATEEZ announces comeback with 'GOLDEN HOUR: Part 1' in May

The K-pop sensation, ATEEZ, has officially announced their comeback!

18 Apr 2024

Music Industry

Soojin preparing for highly-anticipated solo comeback in May

BRD Entertainment confirmed on Thursday that acclaimed solo artist, Soojin, is preparing for a comeback.

18 Apr 2024

Relationships

K-pop star Lee Mijoo, goalkeeper Song Bum-keun are officially dating

Antenna, the agency representing K-pop star Lee Mijoo, recently confirmed her romantic relationship with professional soccer player Song Bum-keun.