ENHYPEN Claims Top Spot on Billboard 200
ENHYPEN’s eighth mini-album, “THE SIN : BLISS,” reached number one on the Billboard 200. The album’s title track, “Bloody Paradise,” secured a 23rd place ranking on the Bubblegum Under Hot 100.
Tuide Makes Debut with “Tune & Play”
HYBE’s new girl group Tuide made its debut on August 24 (Monday) with its first EP, “Tune & Play.”
KATSEYE Claims Top Spot on Billboard 200
KATSEYE reached number one on the U.S. “Billboard 200” chart with its third EP, “Wild.” In its first week of release, the album recorded 170,000 album units. Of this total, 145,000 units were from physical album sales.…
Stray Kids Release 8-Track Mini Album “THIS & THAT”
Stray Kids have released their 8-track mini album “THIS & THAT.” The title track, “RUN IT,” was composed and produced by the group’s self-produced unit 3RACHA, consisting of Bang Chan, Changbin, and HAN, and it was made…
HYBE’s New Label ABD’s First Girl Group TUIDE Begins Countdown to Debut with “SUN KISS”
TUIDE, the first girl group launched by HYBE’s new label ABD, will make its debut with the title track “SUN KISS.” The seven members—Seohee, Seoyeon, Lena, Jia, Saki, Sea, and Lee Hae-nui—posted a promotional schedule fo…
HYBE’s TUIDE vs JYP’s OURBIRTHDAY…7 Multinational New Groups Debut Simultaneously
HYBE and JYP are launching seven multinational new girl groups at the same time. INIT ENTERTAINMENT’s OURBIRTHDAY is set to debut on August 19, while HYBE’s Lay label’s TUIDE will make its debut on August 24.
JYP’s New Girl Group OURBIRTHDAY to Make Official Debut on August 19
The girl group OURBIRTHDAY, produced by JYP’s newly established subsidiary Innit Entertainment, will make its official debut on August 19 with its first single “Our Birthday.” This marks JYP’s first new girl group in app…
Half of K-Pop Idols Disappear in 3 Years, with Less Than 4% Reaching Break-Even Point
Research shows that half of K-Pop idol groups cease operations within three years. Fewer than 4% of these groups manage to exceed their break-even point.…
45% of K-Pop Idols Cease Activities Within 3 Years of Debut, with Survival Rate Below 55%
An analysis of 1,182 idol groups that debuted between 1996 and 2025 revealed an average activity duration of 4.12 years.…
Park Jin-young Invests 2 Billion Won Annually in JYP’s Canteen, Emphasizing “Trainees Are My Children”
Park Jin-young is investing 2 billion won per year in operating JYP Entertainment’s canteen, drawing attention to his philosophy on health.…
Park Jin-young Reveals JYP’s Philosophy Behind Organic Canteen During New Song “WET” Promotion
JYP Entertainment’s chairman, Park Jin-young, shared the company’s management philosophy alongside the promotion of his new song.…
TWICE Enters Contract Renewal Talks with JYP...Individual Activities for Each Member Under Consideration
Contract renewal negotiations between JYP Entertainment and the K-pop group TWICE are currently underway, with attention focused on plans for each member’s individual activities.…
LE SSERAFIM’s “Love Attack” Ranks No. 1 on Melon Thanks to YouTube Meme – Cinderella Story Comes True
The five-member group LE SSERAFIM, originating from the small agency The Muse Entertainment, propelled their new song “Love Attack” to the top of the Melon Top 100 through viral content posted by member Won-i on YouTube.…
Global First K-Pop Fan Survival Show Featuring Yoon Doojoon
“The Fan Stage,” the world’s first K-pop fan survival variety show where fans rather than artists take center stage, is set to debut on WAVVE. Yoon Doojoon, a member of Highlight, will serve as the host for the program.
Park Jin-young to Release “WET” on the 23rd as the Main Theme Song for Waterbom 2026
Park Jin-young will release his new single “WET” on the 23rd. This summer song marks his first release in approximately 6 years since “When We Disco” (a duet with Sunmi in 2020) following his debut in 1994, and it has be…
Stray Kids to Release ‘THIS & THAT’ on August 7
Stray Kids will make their Comeback on August 7 at 1 p.m., releasing their new mini album ‘THIS & THAT’ along with the title track of the same name.…
TWICE at a Contract Decision Crossroads, BLACKPINK’s Modeling Option Under Consideration
The entertainment industry is closely watching TWICE’s contract renewal and future activity plans as the group approaches its 11th anniversary since Debut.…
Jinyoung to Release Waterbomb Theme Song “Wet” on the 23rd
Jinyoung will release his new single “Wet” at 6 p.m. on the 23rd. This summer song marks his first release in about 6 years since “When We Disco (Duet with Sunmi)” in 2020, and it serves as the main theme for Korea’s pre…
TWICE’s 4 Members Engage in Exit Negotiations from JYP···Exploring BLACKPINK‑Style Model
As TWICE approaches its contract renewal after 12 years of activity, it is reported that four members—Jihyo, Tzuyu, Chaeyoung, and Jeongyeon—are considering leaving JYP Entertainment.…
HYBE’s New Label ABD Reveals Name of Its First Girl Group, TUIDE
ABD, the new label under HYBE Music Group, has unveiled the name of its first girl group. On July 20, ABD opened an official social media account for the group under the name TUIDE and released a promotional video featur…
JYP Stock Plummets from 90,000 Won Range to 40,000 Won Range Following Park Jin-young’s Investment Recommendation; Loss Exceeds 100 Billion Won
Since November 2023, when Park Jin-young, CCO of JYP Entertainment, actively encouraged investors to purchase the company’s shares, the stock price has dropped by more than half.…
Kwon Kyung-ha Reveals She Was G-Dragon’s Middle School Homeroom Teacher... “He Was Exceptionally Talented”
Actor Kwon Kyung-ha has disclosed for the first time that she was the homeroom teacher for singer G-Dragon during his middle school years.…
Varying Standards for Wheelchair Seating at K-Pop Concerts Across Venues
The policy report titled “Disability Policy Report No. 468 – The Same Cheers, Different Barriers: Toward Concerts Where Everyone’s Lightsticks Shine,” released by the Korea Federation of Disability Organizations on the 2…
Global Expansion of K-pop
K-pop began as a regional music industry in the 1990s but grew into one of the most influential pop industries in the world within just a few decades.…
DAY6’s Dowoon Amidst Ongoing Romance Rumors with Yu JiYu and “Fan Betrayal” Controversy
DAY6 member Dowoon, 31, is facing criticism over claims of a romantic relationship with YouTuber Yu JiYu, 30, as well as suspicions that he invited her to a fan event, sparking accusations of “betraying fans.” Following…