NewJeans’ Minzy in “Positive Discussions” with ADOR
ADOR, the agency managing NewJeans, posted a message on its official social media account on the 7th to congratulate member Minzy on her birthday, hinting at the possibility of her return.…
BTS Returns to Mexico After 9 Years with Grand Opening of “ARIRANG” Tour Ahead of 65,000 Fans
BTS returned to Mexico City after nine years and delivered a spectacular opening show for their “ARIRANG” world tour. The first performance, held at Estadio GNP Seguroros after 8 p.m.…
Kian84 and Lee Soo-ji Win Entertainment Awards at the Baeksang Arts Awards
The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards were held on May 8 at COEX Hall D in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Kian84 and Lee Soo-ji received the awards for Best Male and Best Female Entertainer respectively, with Lee Soo-ji achieving the honor…
BTS Receives Official Invitation to Mexican Presidential Palace, Appearing Before 50,000 Fans
BTS, who was in Mexico as part of their world tour, received an official invitation to the Palacio Nacional in Mexico City and was greeted with an unprecedented welcome ceremony.…
HYBE’s New Label ABD to Debut First Girl Group in the Second Half of 2026
HYBE has established a new label dedicated to girl groups named ABD. The acronym ABD stands for “A Bold Dream,” reflecting a creative philosophy that aims to expand the boundaries of K-pop by pursuing unconventional, fle…
'Umi's Cells 3' Concludes with Kim Jae-won’s Charismatic “Blind Pursuit” of Shin Sun-rok’s Role
TVING’s original series 'Umi's Cells 3' recently concluded to widespread acclaim. Since its debut in 2021 with the first season, this series based on the popular webtoon of the same name has now reached a complete ending…
'Wild Thing': Kang Dong-won, Uhm Tae-gu, and Park Ji-hyun Team Up for a Comedy About a Reunited Trio of Idols
The film "Wild Thing" is a wild comedy that depicts the events surrounding the 20-year reunion of the once-popular three-member mixed-gender dance group "Triangle," who dominated the K-pop industry.…
ENHYPEN Unveils Official Characters “Enchins”
ENHYPEN has introduced six official characters named “Enchins,” which means “friends of the fandom.” Revealed on the group’s social media accounts this morning on the 7th, these characters are Wanchu (Jungwon), Noksta (J…
SM Entertainment Reports Q1 Revenue of 279.1 Billion Won, Up 20% Year-on-Year
SM Entertainment disclosed on the 6th that it achieved consolidated revenue of 279.1 billion won and operating income of 38.6 billion won in the first quarter of 2026, representing increases of 20.6% and 18.5% respective…
President Lee Jae-myeong Invites 104 Children to Blue House for First Children’s Day Event
President Lee Jae-myeong held an event on May 5 to celebrate the 104th anniversary of Children’s Day by inviting 104 children to the Blue House.…
Park Jin-young to Appear at Waterbom for Second Consecutive Year, Reviving His “Hot Pink Halterneck” Legend
Park Jin-young will perform at “Waterbom Seoul 2026” for the second year in a row. The official Waterbom social media account announced his participation with the message, “An all-time legend—you can’t miss this! JYP is…
G-Dragon’s Macau Performance Sparks Clothing Controversy…Galaxy Corporation Issues Apology Statement
G-Dragon wore clothing featuring racially offensive slogans during a performance in Macau. His agency, Galaxy Corporation, released an apology statement acknowledging a lack of cultural sensitivity.
Daniel Dae Kim’s CNN Documentary ‘K-Everything’ on Hallyu’s Global Impact to Premiere in May
Korean American actor and producer Daniel Dae Kim is releasing a four-part travel documentary titled “K-Everything” on CNN International, which explores the global spread of Hallyu culture.…
YG Entertainment Posts 52.2 Billion Won Profit in 2025, With 590.1 Billion Won Revenue Forecast for 2026
YG Entertainment achieved a successful turnaround in 2025. The company recorded 545.4 billion won in revenue last year, and its operating profit shifted from a 18.6 billion won loss in the previous year to a 52.2 billion…
BLACKPINK’s LISA Becomes First K-Pop Artist as Official Member of Met Gala Host Committee
K-pop’s presence at the Met Gala has reached a new milestone. BLACKPINK’s LISA is set to serve as one of the official Host Committee members at this year’s event, marking her as the first K-pop artist to hold such a posi…
Wonpil Successfully Concludes “Unpiltered” Solo Concert After 4 Years and 2 Months
DAY6’s Wonpil successfully brought to an end his solo concert after a period of 4 years and 2 months. Held at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul from the 1st to the 3rd, the “Unpiltered” concert was praised for its emoti…
ITZY to Make Comeback on the 18th with Spring-Themed Title Track “Motto”
Girl group ITZY (Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, Yuna) will release their new mini-album “Motto” at 6 p.m. on the 18th.…
xikers Unveils First Album of New Series with Intense Visuals, ‘ROUTE ZERO: The ORA’
The group xikers has announced its comeback with a bold new concept. From May 1st to 3rd, KQ Entertainment released concept posters for the HIKER version of xikers’ seventh mini-album, ‘ROUTE ZERO: The ORA’, through thei…
G-Dragon Wore Shirt with Racist Message During K-Spark Performance; Agency Issues Official Apology
G-Dragon faced criticism from international fans for wearing a shirt featuring a racist message during his K-Spark in Macau performance.…
G-Dragon Criticized for Inappropriate Shirt at K-Spark Performance; Agency Issues Apology
G-Dragon faced criticism from international fans after the shirt he wore during his performance at K-Spark in Macau contained racist imagery.…
BABYMONSTER’s “CHOOM” Debuts at 387,871 Copies Sold on First Day, Ranks #1 on YouTube Trends
Girl group BABYMONSTER has expanded its global success with the release of their third mini-album, “CHOOM,” on the 4th.…
K-Pop’s Big 4 Unite to Launch Global Festival “Fanomenon”
HYBE, JYP Entertainment, SM Entertainment, and YG Entertainment — the companies driving South Korea’s music industry — have joined forces to develop a global K-pop festival titled “Fanomenon.” The name is a combination o…
Felix Expands Global Advertising Roles to Include Headwear and Beverages
Felix of STRAYKIZ is emerging as a central figure in global marketing by serving as a model for various brands beyond music, including fashion and beverages.…
Park Jin-young to Release “Said & Done” on the 13th, Album Filled with Emotional Memories
Singer and actor Park Jin-young will release his second mini-album, “Said & Done,” on the 13th. This album weaves together the emotions and memories he has carried for a long time into a cohesive narrative, showcasing an…
Hyokey Reveals Her Relationship with Agency CEO Led to Her Being Assigned as Center
Former idol Hyokey has exposed unethical practices within an entertainment agency. Through her YouTube channel “HYOKEY,” she provided detailed accounts of structural problems in the K-pop industry.