NewJeans Resumes Group Activities for First Time in 1 Year and 4 Months to Celebrate 4th Anniversary as a Four-Member Unit
ADOR, the agency representing NewJeans, released official videos and photos to mark the group’s 4th anniversary.…
Park Jin-young Unveils Three Key Initiatives for PANOMENON: Awards in 2027 and Festival in 2028
Park Jin-young, JYP’s Chief Creative Officer (CCO) and co-chair of the Popular Culture Exchange Committee, revealed the three core projects under PANOMENON at the National Museum of Modern Art in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the…
Psy’s Concert Features Surprise Casting of Female Student, Generating 11 Million Views
A female student was suddenly offered a casting opportunity at Psy’s concert, sparking widespread attention. During the “Psy’s HymnShow SUMMERSWAG 2026” performance held at the Wonju Sports Complex in Gangwon on the 25th…
55-Year-Old Park Jin-young Reveals His “Power JYP” Routine and Shows Off His Home with a Basketball Court
In episode 408 of MBC’s variety show “Jeonjijik Chamgyeon Sijeom,” the head of JYP, Park Jin-young, unveiled the meticulous routine he follows in his daily life.…
Jangheung Water Festival Opens on July 25 with K-POP Concerts by BTOB and CHUNGHA
The 19th Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water Festival, South Korea’s premier summer festival, will run for nine days from July 25 to August 2.…
Kia Posts Record Sales and Volume in Q2, with 60% Growth in Electrified Vehicles
Kia achieved its highest-ever sales and revenue figures in the second quarter of this year, despite overall weakness in the global automotive market.…
UNESCO World Heritage Committee’s 48th Session: South Korea Pavilion Reaches 50,000 Visitors in Just 5 Days
The official exhibition hall of the host country for the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session, titled “South Korea Pavilion,” located at Busan’s BECKSCO, has seen over 50,000 visitors within five days of its open…
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Esports Pro Peyz Named Official Partner for UNESCO’s World Heritage Campaign
Loud Corporation, an esports content company, announced on the 24th that its professional gamer Peyz—real name Kim Su-hwan—and the management brand Supergent under its umbrella will serve as official partners for the “He…
From B:DAWN to PLAVE...Intensified Efforts to Protect Rights of Real Artists Behind Virtual Idols
As virtual idols grow to become a key part of the K-pop market, efforts to protect the rights of real artists who sing and play behind these characters are accelerating.…
NCT 127’s Jaehyun Returns with New Song “99 Degrees” – First Release After Discharge
NCT 127 member Jaehyun (Jeong Yoon-oh, 28) is making a comeback with his solo single “99 Degrees.” He shared updates about his current status through a fashion photoshoot, showcasing a more mature image.
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.
YG Hosts Global Auditions for First Time in 2 Years, Touring 12 Regions
YG Entertainment is launching a large-scale global audition to discover the next generation of K-pop stars. Taking place under the name “2026 YG GLOBAL AUDITION,” this audition series will run from July to December, mark…
GS25 Achieves 100x Sales Growth in 2023 Thanks to K-Pop Collaborations
Convenience store chain GS25 is experiencing remarkable growth through collaborations with K-Pop idols. On the 22nd, the company announced that cumulative sales from K-Pop idol albums and collaborative products this year…
NewJeans Releases Video Featuring All Four Members for First Time in Two Years to Mark Group’s 4th Anniversary
NewJeans has broken a two-year silence by releasing content featuring all four of its members. Their agency, ADOR, announced on July 21 a special video series showcasing Minzy, Haerin, Hani, and Hyein.…
Three Years After Park Jin-young Advised Buying JYP Shares, Stock Price Plummets by Half
Park Jin-young strongly urged investors to purchase JYP Entertainment shares in November 2023, yet the stock price dropped to half its original level within just under three years.…
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…
NewJeans Releases Content to Mark 4th Anniversary as a Four-Member Group
NewJeans has unveiled its first official content as a four-member group to celebrate their 4th anniversary since Debut.…
JYP Entertainment Establishes First Venture Fund with 100 Billion Won Aiming at Cultural Technology Investments
JYP Partners, founded by JYP Entertainment to expand its venture investment activities, has successfully established its first blind fund.…
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.…
SM Entertainment Boosts Production Efficiency with Latest SSL Console
SM Entertainment has significantly improved the efficiency of its music production by adopting cutting-edge audio technology.…
A2O May Led by Lee Soo-man Ranks No. 1 on China’s QQ Music New Songs Chart
A2O May, the rookie girl group under A2O Entertainment founded by former SM Entertainment chief producer Lee Soo-man, has topped China’s music market with its latest release.…
G-DRAGON Appointed as UNESCO World Heritage Ambassador
Singer G-DRAGON was appointed as the official ambassador for the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting. He attended the opening ceremony held at BEXCO in Busan on July 19 and received his official appointment lett…
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.…