K-Pop: News

20 Nov 2023

Music Industry

Super Junior's Ryeowook makes comeback with 'It's okay'; MV out

Super Junior is one of the most followed K-pop groups around the world. One of the members, Ryeowook released the music video of his track It's okay on Monday.

20 Nov 2023

Anime

Why TXT's Soobin is under fire for mentioning this anime

K-pop group Tomorrow X Together's Soobin is facing hate for mentioning the anime Made in Abyss in an old live session.

20 Nov 2023

Music Industry

Super Junior's Kyuhyun injured in backstage knife attack; shares statement

Super Junior's Kyuhyun suffered a minor injury during a knife attack backstage at a musical theater in Seoul, as reported by his agency, Antenna.

20 Nov 2023

BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK members extend contracts with YG Entertainment? Here's the truth

BLACKPINK members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa have reportedly opted to extend their group activities under YG Entertainment after their contracts expired in August.

18 Nov 2023

Music Industry

K-pop: Indian-origin Lara Raj secures spot in 'Dream Academy's finale!

The final episode of the HYBE Labels x Geffen Records reality show The Debut: Dream Academy unveiled the top six winning contestants who will form a brand-new global girl group named KATSEYE.

17 Nov 2023

Music Industry

ENHYPEN releases 'Orange Blood' album; 'Sweet Venom' MV is here 

ENHYPEN is one of the most followed K-pop groups and now they have released their comeback mini album titled Orange Blood. With this, they also unveiled the music video of the title track Sweet Venom and fans are going gaga.

17 Nov 2023

Music Industry

ITZY's Lia unveils solo track 'Blossom' amid temporary hiatus

ITZY's Lia took a temporary hiatus in September citing health reasons.

17 Nov 2023

Music Concert

Lollapalooza India 2024 lineup revealed; Jonas Brothers, Halsey, OneRepublic headline

Lollapalooza India 2024 is getting bigger and bigger!

16 Nov 2023

Music Industry

SM Entertainment partners with British production to launch global boy-band

K-pop has been one of the most followed genres in the world. Now, SM Entertainment is aiming to launch a global pop boy band.

15 Nov 2023

Music Industry

K-pop: Ahyeon leaves YG Entertainment's BABYMONSTER just ahead of debut

Ahyeon, a member of YG Entertainment's upcoming K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER, has left the band just days before its debut on November 27.

15 Nov 2023

Music Industry

MAMA Awards 2023: Park Eun-bin to YouTuber RalRal turn presenters

The 2023 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) has revealed an impressive roster of presenters.

14 Nov 2023

Music Industry

Girls' Generation's Tiffany Young takes break citing health reasons

Girls' Generation has a loyal fan base among K-pop listeners and the fans monitor every update regarding their favorite stars.

11 Nov 2023

BTS

Why BTS-leader RM's now-deleted picture is at center of controversy

K-pop sensation BTS's leader Kim Nam-joon—widely known as RM—sparked a stir on Saturday when he shared a picture of himself smoking on his Instagram Stories.

10 Nov 2023

Music Industry

aespa is all about 'Drama' in new MV; album released

K-pop sensation aespa has released its fourth mini-album titled Drama. The girl group also dropped the music video for the title track.

10 Nov 2023

Music Industry

'LALALALA' music video: Stray Kids is the real 'Rock-Star'

K-pop phenomenon Stray Kids has returned with a bang!

08 Nov 2023

South Korea

Ex-YG Entertainment CEO sentenced to 6-month imprisonment in drug case

Former YG Entertainment CEO, Yang Hyun-suk has been found guilty by an appeals court on charges of making threats of retaliation.

08 Nov 2023

BTS

Why is BTS's Jungkook missing from MAMA Awards 2023 lineup

MAMA Awards is one of the most celebrated awards in the K-pop industry. However, there was some discontent regarding this year's lineup.

08 Nov 2023

NewsBytes

Explainer: Dark side of debuting minors in K-pop industry

Beneath the glitz and glamor of the K-pop industry lies a troubling reality—the debut of minors into a world that demands perfection and youthful appeal.

07 Nov 2023

Music Industry

SEVENTEEN's agency to debut new boy group in 2024

Pledis Entertainment is gearing up to introduce a brand new boy group in January 2024, their first since the phenomenal SEVENTEEN nearly a decade ago.

06 Nov 2023

Music Industry

'NOBODY': (G)I-DLE, aespa, IVE announce collaboration; teaser unveiled

K-pop groups (G)I-DLE, aespa, and IVE have revealed a surprise collaboration titled NOBODY.

06 Nov 2023

Music Industry

K-pop: BTOB parts ways with Cube Entertainment, trademark talks underway

K-pop sensation BTOB (Born to Beat) has officially parted ways with their agency, Cube Entertainment, following 11 years of collaboration.

06 Nov 2023

Music Industry

BIGBANG's G-Dragon voluntarily appears for interrogation, denies drug crime allegations

G-Dragon, a member of the K-pop group BIGBANG, voluntarily presented himself at a South Korean police station on Monday, reportedly.

06 Nov 2023

Music Industry

K-pop: Ex-couple HyunA, Dawn reunite in new agency

South Korean singer HyunA has inked an exclusive deal with hip-hop label AT AREA (stylized as @AREA).

06 Nov 2023

Music Industry

BTS Jungkook releases 'Standing Next to You: The Remixes' album

BTS's Jungkook has taken over the world with the release of GOLDEN.

06 Nov 2023

Jungkook

BTS's Jungkook's world tour in works? Here's what we know

Jungkook, the golden maknae of BTS, has set the music world on fire with his debut album, GOLDEN, released last week.

04 Nov 2023

Jungkook

Jungkook's 'Golden' album shatters records: Dominates Spotify, iTunes charts worldwide

BTS's Jungkook has sent shockwaves through the world of K-pop with his debut solo album GOLDEN.

03 Nov 2023

Jungkook

BTS Jungkook's 'GOLDEN' out; 'Standing Next to You' MV inside

BTS's Jungkook's debut solo album GOLDEN was in the buzz for a long time and finally, the pop star has dropped it.

01 Nov 2023

South Korea

K-pop: BTOB's contract renewal with Cube Entertainment remains uncertain

K-pop sensation BTOB is currently in the midst of contract renewal negotiations with Cube Entertainment.

01 Nov 2023

K-drama

Lee Seung-gi, Lee Da-in announce pregnancy; expected delivery in February 

South Korean actor Lee Da-in is overjoyed to be expecting her first child with her husband, actor and singer Lee Seung-gi, as confirmed by her agency, 9 Ato Entertainment.

31 Oct 2023

Music Industry

Golden Disc Awards reveals ceremony date and location details

The Golden Disc Awards is one of the prestigious South Korean music awards.

23 Oct 2023

Music Industry

ATTRAKT terminates contracts of FIFTY FIFTY's Sio, Saena, Aran—here's why

Three members of K-pop sensation FIFTY FIFTY, namely Sio, Saena, and Aran, have lost contracts with the group's label, ATTRAKT, amid an ongoing legal dispute over contractual issues.

18 Oct 2023

South Korea

Is EXO's D.O. parting ways with SM Entertainment? Agency responds 

After months of ongoing speculation regarding the future of Doh Kyung-soo aka D.O.—a member of the popular South Korean-Chinese K-pop group EXO—there has been official confirmation from SM Entertainment.

18 Oct 2023

Health & Wellness

NCT Taeil needs 'adequate treatment and stability,' agency shares statement

SM Entertainment recently shared an update on NCT's Taeil, who experienced a motorcycle accident in mid-August.

17 Oct 2023

OTT releases

'BTS: Yet To Come' OTT premiere release date inside

It's raining concert films! From Taylor Swift to Beyoncé to BTS, the list is long.

16 Oct 2023

Music Industry

LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chae-won diagnosed with influenza; agency shares statement

Kim Chae-won of LE SSERAFIM is currently prioritizing her health after being diagnosed with Type A influenza. The group had to cancel their FLAME RISES concerts in Bangkok, scheduled for October 7 and 8, as three members, including Kim, Huh Yun-jin, and Kazuha, fell ill.

16 Oct 2023

Music Industry

Ex-(G)I-DLE member Seo Soo-jin to make comeback after two-year hiatus

Seo Soo-jin, the former member of K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE, is reportedly making a comeback with her upcoming solo debut, ending a two-year hiatus.

11 Oct 2023

K-drama

New K-drama alert: Kim Yoo-jung's 'My Demon' is coming

In the world of K-dramas, excitement is brewing as the talented duo of Kim Yoo-jung and Song Kang have joined forces for a fantasy romance drama, My Demon.

10 Oct 2023

K-drama

Rowoon opens about his grumpy character in K-drama 'The Matchmakers'

Former SF9 K-pop member and South Korean actor Rowoon is set to transport audiences to a bygone era with his upcoming series, The Matchmakers.

10 Oct 2023

Music Industry

BABYMONSTER to debut in November, YGE reveals

The excitement surrounding the new K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER is real!

10 Oct 2023

Happy Birthday

Bae Suzy's birthday: 5 interesting facts about Korea's 'First Love'

Bae Suzy is a beloved name among K-pop and K-drama enthusiasts, globally.