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.
Japanese Trainee Who Fled After Music Video Shoots Caught with Dual Contracts; 57.43 Million Won in Losses
A Japanese idol trainee who had already filmed a music video left the company without permission two months before Debut.…
G-Dragon Offers Exemplary Welfare to Employees Through Housing and Gifts
As the leader of Big Bang, G-Dragon has implemented industry-leading employee benefits by providing housing support, salary increases, as well as luxury goods and precious metals for his long-term staff members.
BIGBANG Revives Official Fan Club V.I.P for 20th Anniversary Celebration After 11 Years
The group BIGBANG is restarting its official fan club V.I.P for the 20th anniversary of their Debut, marking the first time since the 5th batch was recruited in 2015. YG Entertainment announced this on May 2.…
G-Dragon Offers Employees Apartments Worth Hundreds of Millions and Luxury Gifts
G-Dragon has provided employees who have worked with him for a long time with apartments worth hundreds of millions of won along with luxury gifts.…
Jung Kook to Be the Most Searched K-pop Group Idol on Korean YouTube by 2026
Jung Kook was named the most searched male group idol on Korean YouTube by 2026. According to official accounts from HYBE’s subsidiary music analysis platforms “About Music” and “Pop Planet,” he will rank highest among g…
G-Dragon Departs for Macau Concert in Spring-Themed Fashion
G-Dragon left Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of May 1 to perform at the K-Spark event in Macau.
Organized Ticket Scam Ring in K-Pop Concerts Generates Over 7.1 Billion Won in Illegal Transactions; Stricter Legal Penalties Imposed
An organized ticket scam ring operating within K-Pop concerts has been uncovered. A special episode focusing on this issue aired on May 4 as part of MBC Every1’s program “Hidden Eye,” specifically within the segment “Kwo…
Idols and Legends Flood the Entertainment Landscape
To capitalize on the five-day Golden Week holiday, KBS, MBC, and SBS released a total of over 10 new variety shows.…
Idols, Legends, and Dad Variety Shows in Head-to-Head Competition
To capitalize on the five-day Golden Week holiday, KBS, MBC, and SBS released over a dozen new variety shows. The competition among these three terrestrial broadcasters has intensified.…
BABYMONSTER’s New Album Released on May 4, Featuring Choreography Created Through Collaboration with 10 Teams
BABYMONSTER’s third mini-album will be released on May 4. On April 30, Yang Hyun-suk, the chief producer at YG Entertainment, disclosed specific details about this album through an official announcement.…
MAMAMOO Officially Announces U.S. Tour to Celebrate 12th Anniversary
K-pop girl group MAMAMOO has officially announced a U.S. tour to mark its 12th anniversary. This tour represents their first official group activities in three years and will be jointly promoted by Sugar Monkey Live and…
KPop Demon Hunters Takes Over U.S. Children’s Culture
Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has become a new icon in American children’s culture. Despite being released nearly a year ago, its enduring popularity has completely replaced “Frozen” by Disney as the domin…
South Korea’s Content Industry Reaches 161.48 Trillion Won in Revenue, Driven by Music and Film Exports
South Korea’s content industry continued to show growth in both revenue and exports in 2025. According to the “Q4 2025 and Annual Content Industry Trend Analysis Report” released by the Korea Content Agency, the annual r…
YG Entertainment Confirms Debut of New 5-Member Male Group in September After 6 Years
YG Entertainment is set to launch a new male group for the first time in six years. On April 30, Yang Hyun-suk, the chief producer at YG Entertainment, announced via the company’s official blog that a new 5-member male g…
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.…
"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…