Virtual Idol Iseseagateoidol Claims First Place in TENASIA K-Pop Voting
The virtual group Iseseagateoidol won first place in the April K-Pop girl group brand voting of the TENASIA ARTIST TOP TEN.…
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"Let Fans Sniff My Armpits"...Japanese Underground Idol’s Extreme Fan Service Sparks Global Controversy
Japanese underground idol Haru Matsumoto has triggered international controversy by offering a shocking fan service during a fan meeting after her performance, allowing fans to smell her armpits.…
HYBE, SM, JYP, YG Advance Joint Effort to Create Major K-Pop Festival “Fanomenon”
The four major domestic entertainment companies—HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and YG Entertainment—announced on the 16th that they are pursuing the establishment of a joint venture to organize a large-scale…
Ahn Hyo Seop Reveals Failed Debut as JYP Trainee: “It Was the Worst Moment of My Life”
Actor Ahn Hyo Seop reflected on his time as a trainee at JYP Entertainment. Though now recognized as a leading figure in Korean dramas, he once dreamed of becoming a K-POP idol.…
'Mr. Jee, the Self-Taught Investor' Episode 6: Park Jin-young Shares Practical Financial Planning and Retirement Strategies
Netflix’s variety show ‘Mr. Jee, the Self-Taught Investor’ airs its sixth episode at 5 p.m. on the 27th, featuring Park Jin-young, CEO of the finance media outlet Appity, to discuss practical financial topics ranging fro…
Four Major Entertainment Companies Advance Global K-Pop Festival “Fanomenon” – Planning Domestic Event by 2027
Four of South Korea’s largest entertainment companies have joined forces. On April 16, HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and YG Entertainment announced they are working to establish a joint venture for hosting a…
JYP’s New Group NEXZ Unveils Title Track “Eumtsek,” With Members Directly Contributing to Lyrics
Group NEXZ held a showcase to commemorate the release of their second single “Eumtsek” at Bluesquare U리WON뱅킹홀 in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the 27th. During the showcase, which started at 2 p.m.…
NewJeans Reactivates Social Media Accounts After 6 Months…Post to Celebrate Hyein’s Birthday
NewJeans’ official social media accounts became active again after approximately 6 months. On the 21st, ADOR released a post on the group’s official accounts featuring a behind-the-scenes photo of Hyein along with the ca…
BIGBANG Unveils Spectacular “20th Anniversary Festival” Performance at Coachella
BIGBANG, composed of G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung, made a grand return at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, to celebrate its 20th anniversary.…
NEXZ Returns with “Mmchk” – Members Contribute Lyrics, Animal-Themed Concept
JYP Entertainment’s boy group NEXZ, composed of Tomoya, Yuki, Haru, Soo Gun, Seita, Hui, and Yuki, made their comeback on April 27 with their second single “Mmchk.” A showcase was held at 2 p.m.…
YG Trainee Hanbyeol Dies at Age 19 in 2024
Hanbyeol, a contestant on *K-Pop Star 6* and former trainee of YG Entertainment, died at the age of 19 in 2024. Media outlets reported the news on the evening of April 25, triggering a wave of condolence messages from fa…
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Wins Rising Star Award at Cannes Festival
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo received international recognition for her artistic potential as an actress in Cannes, France.…
Kim Go-eun Reveals Past Experience with Switching Relationships on YouTube
Kim Go-eun, a participant in Netflix’s “Solo Hell 5,” disclosed her past experiences with switching relationships and sudden breakups through her personal YouTube channel “Goeun goeun” on the 25th.
K-Pop Boy Group SANTOS BRAVOS, Featuring Latin Flair, Makes Korean Debut
The K-pop-based boy group SANTOS BRAVOS, produced by HYBE Latin America, made its debut on a Korean Music Show in April.…
BIGBANG Announces 20th Anniversary Tour as First Stage Appearance in 9 Years
The group BIGBANG officially unveiled their 20th anniversary tour on stage at the “Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival” held in Indio, California. G-Dragon stated, “BIGBANG is celebrating its 20th anniversary.…
Prosecutors Reject Bail Application for BANG SI-HYUK…Demand Further Investigation
The prosecutors have denied the request for a bail warrant against HYBE Chairman BANG SI-HYUK. On the 24th, the Financial and Securities Crime Joint Investigation Team at the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office r…
Verdi’s First Solo Exhibition in Korea – A Gathering of Stars from the Creative World
The opening party for graphic designer Verdi’s first large-scale solo exhibition in Korea, titled “I Believe in Me,” was held on April 23 at Lotte Museum in Songpa-gu, Seoul.…
BIGBANG Announces World Tour for First Time in 9 Years, with Shows Starting in August
BIGBANG has officially announced a debut 20th anniversary world tour for the first time in 9 years since “LAST DANCE” in 2017.…
Jennie Becomes First K-Pop Female Soloist on TIME 100 List, Making Grand Entrance on Red Carpet
Jennie of BLACKPINK was selected for the TIME 100 list as the first K-pop female solo artist, and she attended the TIME 100 Gala held on the 23rd (local time) at the Frederick P. Rose Hall at Lincoln Center in New York.
BABYMONSTER, NMIXX, ITZY, and LE SSERAFIM to Make Simultaneous Comebacks in May
The K-pop music scene is set to heat up more than ever this May. The core girl groups from the four major entertainment companies will release new songs simultaneously throughout the month, competing head-to-head for the…
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Korea’s Four Major K-Pop Agencies Agree to Collaborate on “Fanomenon” Mega Festival
Korea’s four largest K-Pop agencies have reached an agreement to jointly organize a global mega festival. HYBE, SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment announced that they are preparing to establish a j…
BTS to Gather in Busan in June, 110,000 ARMY Members Expected
BTS will hold a world tour concert at the Asiad Main Stadium in Busan next June. It is expected that 110,000 fans known as “ARMY” will visit Busan for these two-day events on June 12 and 13, with 53,000 fans attending ea…
ENHYPEN’s Heeseung Leaves Group; EVAN Begins Solo Career Amid Intensifying Fandom Debate Over Member Count
Heeseung, the senior member of ENHYPEN, began his solo career as EVAN after leaving the group in March. However, conflicts within the fanbase over his departure have grown more severe.…
BTS’s “ARIRANG” Holds No. 1 on Billboard Global Chart for Fourth Consecutive Week
BTS’s latest album, “ARIRANG,” continues to perform strongly on the Billboard Global chart. Its title track, “SWIM,” has maintained the top spot on both the Billboard Global 200 and the Global (Excluding U.S.) charts for…
ENHYPEN Resumes ‘BLOOD SAGA’ World Tour in Busan with First Performance of New Song ‘Bloody Paradise’
ENHYPEN (Jeongwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Ni-ki) will hold the “ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘BLOOD SAGA’” at the Busan Sasang Indoor Gymnasium on August 8 and 9.…