ITZY Yuna Appointed as Infinix’s Global Brand Ambassador
Technology company Infinix has announced Yuna of ITZY as its first global brand ambassador, with this partnership launching alongside the release of the Infinix NOTE 60 series.
From Impersonating Park Jin-young to Judging Stray Kids’ Performance, the Unique Bond Between Kim Hyung-muk and JYP
Actor Kim Hyung-muk appeared as a guest on episode 960 of MBC Radio Star, which aired on the 8th, and shared his special connection with Park Jin-young, the chairman of JYP.
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Controversy Over 80% English Lyrics…BTS Redefining Global Impact
BTS returned officially after a hiatus of over 4 years and 7 months. Their fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” released on March 20, topped the Billboard 200 chart for two consecutive weeks, while its track “SWIM” reached num…
T.O.P’s First Solo Album in 20 Years, “Another Dimension,” Dominates Global Charts
T.O.P released his first solo studio album, “Another Dimension,” on April 3 following his departure from BIGBANG.…
G-Dragon Gives Nephew a Car Used in a Music Video as a Gift
Kim Min-joon, the singer G-Dragon’s brother-in-law and an actor, appeared on a TV program to share a special story about his brother-in-law’s deep affection for his nephew.…
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BTS Confirms Global Dominance in K-pop with 4-Year-Long “Arirang” Comeback
BTS ended a four-year hiatus caused by military service and solo activities and returned on March 20 with their fifth studio album, “Arirang.” It was regarded as one of the most highly anticipated comebacks in Korean pop…
ENHYPEN Reforms to Six-Member Lineup Following Heeseung’s Departure; “Seven-Member Curse” Deepens
ENHYPEN will restructure as a six-member group after member Heeseung leaves. Their agency, Belift Lab, announced on March 10 that Heeseung is departing the group, and ENHYPEN will continue its activities with six members…
Day6’s Wonpil Releases New Solo EP ‘Unpiltered’ After 4 Years, Reflecting Inner Struggles
Day6’s 31-year-old vocalist Wonpil has released his new solo EP, ‘Unpiltered,’ four years after his 2022 album ‘Pilmography.’ Comprising seven tracks, this album moves away from Day6’s previously established image as a g…
YouTube Music Takes Top Spot, Eroding Trust in Charts as Music Industry undergoes Rapid Transformation
YouTube Music surpassed Melon, which had been the undisputed leader in South Korea’s music streaming market since 2023, to become the industry’s top platform.…
K-pop Becomes a Subject of Academic Research and a Cultural Phenomenon in the United States
K-pop is moving beyond the global music market to become an object of academic study. By 2026, in the United States, K-pop began to be recognized not just as a musical genre but as a widespread cultural phenomenon.…
Park Jin-young and Kim Min-ju’s JTBC Drama Hits 0%+ Rating Ratings…Unreleased Still Images from Episodes 5 and 6 Released
JTBC’s drama “Shining” (written by Lee Suk-yeon, directed by Kim Yoon-jin) has recorded ratings in the 0% range. This is the first time in four years that a JTBC Friday drama has achieved such low viewership.…
BTS’s Gwanghwamun Concert Attracts 300 Million Viewers
The live performance held by BTS at Gwanghwamun in Seoul on March 21 reached 300 million viewers worldwide through Netflix’s live streaming.…
ITZY’s Yuna Makes Solo Debut with “Ice Cream” Shortly After “That’s a No No” Goes Viral
ITZY’s Maknae, Yuna, made her solo debut on the 23rd with her first mini-album, “Ice Cream,” released at 6 p.m. The timing was particularly strategic, as interest in her had surged immediately following the viral spread…
Yuna Releases Her First Solo Mini Album “Ice Cream”
Yuna, the Maknae of ITZY, officially made her solo debut on March 23 by releasing her first solo mini album “Ice Cream.” Since her group debut in 2019, Yuna has drawn attention for her cute energy and unique presence, an…
Xdinary Heroes to Release Mini Album “DEAD AND” on April 17
JYP Entertainment’s boy band Xdinary Heroes will make their first comeback of the year by releasing a new mini album titled “DEAD AND” on April 17.…
BTS Concert in Gwanghwamun Draws 104,000 Attendees; HYBE’s Stock Plummets 15.5%
K-pop supergroup BTS held a stage performance in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square with all seven members together for the first time in four years since their hiatus for military service.…
JYP Ent Strengthens Financial Performance Through Established Artists’ Growth
JYP Ent’s global competitiveness has reached a new level thanks to a stable revenue structure centered around its more experienced artists.…
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ENHYPEN’s Heeseung Announces Departure; Overseas Fans’ Protests Paralyze National Pension Service Operations
ENHYPEN member Heeseung officially declared his transition to a solo artist on March 10, sparking strong backlash from fans both in South Korea and abroad.…
BTS’s Netflix Documentary ‘THE RETURN’ to Debut on March 27
Netflix’s documentary “BTS: THE RETURN,” which captures the group’s reunion process, will be released on March 27.…
Dead by Daylight Revives K-Pop Horror “All-Kill: Comeback”
The horror game “Dead by Daylight” is restarting its crossover with K-pop. Developer Behaviour Interactive has released the “All-Kill: Comeback” update, expanding its K-pop horror content following the All-Kill chapter i…
ITZY Returns to Music Shows with 2014 Song “THAT’S A NO NO”...Yuna Makes Solo Debut
ITZY is set to make its comeback on music show stages with “THAT’S A NO NO,” a track from their second mini-album *IT’z ME* released in 2020.…
WJ-WON Sees Inventory Value Rise by 400 Billion Won Driven by Tungsten Surge
With the price of tungsten, a key raw material for cutting tools, soaring by more than six times, WJ-WON is expected to experience accelerated performance growth.…
NEXZ Announces 2025–2026 Japanese Live Tour Dates…Tokyo and Osaka Venues Confirmed
The global boy band NEXZ, under JYP Entertainment, is officially holding a live tour in Japan during 2025 and 2026. Large-scale performances are scheduled to take place primarily at the National Stadium Gymnasium No.…
NEXZ’s 2025 “One Bite” Tour Proceeds Successfully…Massive 2026 Tour Confirmed
NEXZ’s “LIVE TOUR 2025 “One Bite”” has achieved remarkable success, prompting the launch of a large-scale tour for 2026 that is already in the booking phase.…
NEXZ’s “One Bite” Tour Concludes Successfully with Intense Performances with Fans
NEXZ’s “NEXZ LIVE TOUR 2025 ‘One Bite’” is being held successfully. This tour, which covers all of Japan, takes place in major cities such as Kanagawa, Saitama, Niigata, Shizuoka, Aichi, Okayama, Miyagi, and Tokyo, with…