Serial Departures of K-Pop Idols Within a Month, Driven by Contract Terms and Creative Aspirations
Recent consecutive departures of key idols from their groups within the K-Pop industry have drawn significant attention.…
"Golden" Writes New Chapter for K-Pop at Billboard and Oscars
"The Golden" from Netflix’s animated film *KPop Demon Hunters* set a record as the longest-charting K-Pop song on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart and won the Original Song award at the Academy Awards, further soli…
Mark Exits SM Entertainment and NCT After 10-Year Contract Ends
Mark will conclude his 10-year exclusive contract with SM Entertainment on April 3 and leave NCT. In a letter posted on his personal account, he stated that he decided to go independent in order to explore his musical po…
Mark Lee’s Contract with SM Ends on April 8, Marking the End of 10 Years in NCT
SM Entertainment announced in an official statement on the 5th that its exclusive contract with Mark Lee will conclude on April 8.…
Mark Ends 10-Year NCT Career as His Contract with SM Expires
Mark is concluding his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment and bringing to an end his activities as part of NCT.…
NCT Winwin’s New Agency Contract Rumors Amidst Further Group Turmoil Following Mark Lee’s Departure
Significant contract changes are underway within NCT. Mark Lee is leaving SM Entertainment and NCT, while Ten is also set to end his contract with SM Entertainment.…
Mark Ends 10-Year Contract with SM, Ceasing All NCT Activities
26-year-old Korean-Canadian idol Mark is concluding his 10-year exclusive contract with SM Entertainment and stopping all activities as part of NCT.…
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…
The Dream and Reality of Infinite Expansion for Members...The Evolution and Limits of the NCT System
On January 27, 2016, Lee Soo-man, the chief producer at SM Entertainment, personally appeared at the “SMTOWN: New Culture Technology 2016” presentation to announce a bold concept.…
BH Entertainment Holds New Talent Auditions for First Time in 3 Years; Applications Due April 6–20
The actor-focused global management company BH Entertainment has launched a search for new talent. Conducting new talent auditions for the first time since 2023, the company aims to discover new faces who can excel both…
Tom Ford Hosts ‘Black Orchid Reserve’ Perfume Campaign Event with G-Dragon and Tilda Swinton in Attendance
Tom Ford held a private dinner event at Futura Seoul on the 26th to celebrate the launch of his ‘Black Orchid Reserve’ perfume.…
Netflix Documentary on BTS’s “Arirang” Production Highlights J-Hope’s Proactive Input
With the release of Netflix’s documentary “BTS: THE RETURN” on March 27, attention has turned to the heightened musical leadership demonstrated by BTS during the creation of their fifth studio album, “Arirang.” Directed…
Lee Soo-man Returns to K-pop After Ban Lifted; Weekly “ZALPHA AUDITION” to Be Held
Lee Soo-man, former CEO and founder of SM Entertainment, announced his return to South Korea’s music industry following the end of a three-year competition ban.…
NCT DREAM to Hold Final Concert of 4th Tour at KSPO DOME in March; All 6 Shows Sell Out Immediately
NCT DREAM will stage the final concerts of their 4th tour across six performances from March 20 to 29 at the KSPO DOME in Seoul’s Olympic Park.…
Kim Jong-kook Reveals Galaxy Corporation’s New Headquarters...G-Dragon Robot Sparks Interest
Singer Kim Jong-kook has generated significant attention by posting a video on YouTube showcasing his agency, Galaxy Corporation’s new headquarters.…
Hyoyeon to Release New Song “MOVEURBODY” on March 23, Featuring Hybrid Sound
Hyoyeon of Girls' Generation will release her new song “MOVEURBODY” at 6 p.m. on March 23. This track utilizes a hybrid sound that combines Brazilian Punk with Hard Techno, delivering Hyoyeon’s sensual vocals alongside i…
Kim Jong-kook Reveals New Headquarters of Galaxy Corporation Featuring Robot-Driven Futuristic Design
Singer Kim Jong-kook shared a video on YouTube showcasing the new headquarters of his new agency, Galaxy Corporation.…
EXO Returns to Thailand After 6 Years with Global Tour Spanning 14 Locations
EXO is resuming its global activities by holding performances in Thailand for the first time in over six years. Having achieved million-seller status with their latest album Reverxe, the group will tour 14 different regi…
Billy Idol to Hold ‘Hot in the City’ Residence in Las Vegas
Rock legend Billy Idol has announced that he will hold a ‘Hot in the City’ residence at the BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas from August 28 through September 5.…
'Golden' Wins Oscars and Grammys, Becoming Netflix’s Most-Watched Title Ever
Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” secured consecutive victories at the Oscars and Grammys, further demonstrating the global influence of K-pop culture.…
BTS’s Netflix Documentary “The Return” to Debut on March 27
Netflix will release the documentary “BTS The Return” on March 27, documenting BTS’s return after a four-year hiatus.…
Individual Girl Group Brand Reputation in March 2026 – Jang Won-young of IVE Ranks First
According to the analysis of individual girl group brand reputations for March 2026 released by the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, Jang Won-young of IVE took first place.…
BLACKPINK Returns with Full-Length Album “DEADLINE” After 3 Years and 5 Months, Reaching No. 2 on Billboard
BLACKPINK returned to group performances with their third mini-album, “DEADLINE,” marking the first comeback in 3 years and 5 months since “Born Pink” in 2022.…
BLACKPINK’s “Go” Enters Billboard Charts, Setting New Record for K-Pop Female Artists
BLACKPINK’s new song “Go” has entered the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, establishing a new record for K-pop female artists.
Taemin Signs Exclusive Contract with Galaxy Corporation, Joining G-Dragon
Taemin has signed an exclusive contract with Galaxy Corporation. This move sees him join the AI entertainment technology company that also represents G-Dragon, actor Song Kang-ho, singer Kim Jong-kook, and others.