NewJeans Minzy Maintains 9 Consecutive Weeks at No. 1 in Star Ranking’s Female Idol Category
Minzy, a member of NewJeans, retained her position as the top performer in Star Ranking’s Star Idol female category for the ninth straight week.…
How Japanese Media Views South Korea’s Parliament Hearing Culture: From Hong Myung-bo to NewJeans
Japanese media has turned its attention to South Korea’s practice of summoning individuals to parliament following the parliamentary hearing for coach Hong Myung-bo.…
ENHYPEN to Release Mini 8th Album ‘THE SIN : BLISS’ on August 21
ENHYPEN will release their mini 8th album ‘THE SIN : BLISS’ on August 21. The group began the official comeback countdown on the 14th by sharing the album’s tracklist through their official channels.
ENHYPEN’s Sunoo Absent from Mexico Show in ‘BLOOD SAGA’ World Tour; Busan Performance Proceeds as Planned
Sunoo, a member of ENHYPEN, did not appear at the Mexico City show of their ‘BLOOD SAGA’ world tour due to sudden health issues.…
HONNE to Perform in Korea for 10th Anniversary, Remembering the Culture of Chanting Along
The British alternative pop duo HONNE is set to hold concerts in Korea to celebrate their 10th anniversary since Debut.…
Lisa Makes Her Hollywood Acting Debut via Netflix Action Film “Tygo”
Lisa of BLACKPINK is set to make her feature film debut through Netflix’s movie “Tygo.” “Tygo” is a South Korean spin-off of the “Extraction” franchise starring Chris Hemsworth, marking the first time a K-pop idol has be…
Jennie Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Pop Airplay with “Dracula”
BLACKPINK’s Jennie set a new record on U.S. music charts with her collaboration song “Dracula” featuring Tame Impala. The track reached No.…
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Rosé Attend VIP Screening of Film “HOPE”
Jisoo and Rosé, members of BLACKPINK, attended a VIP screening of the film “HOPE” held on the 13th at Megabox COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Analysis of the Relationship Between Personality Types and Music Listening Patterns
Research indicates that music listening habits vary depending on an individual’s personality type. Psychology Today published a study conducted by Alessandro Ansani and colleagues from the University of Jyväskylä on July…
"Marriage and Dating Are Different" Song Ji Hyo Shares Honest Thoughts on Marriage
In a video uploaded to her YouTube channel on July 9, Song Ji Hyo invited actor Noksal to engage in an in-depth conversation about the differences between marriage and dating, as well as the realities of married life.
G-Dragon Appointed as First National Ambassador for UNESCO World Heritage Committee in South Korea
Singer G-Dragon has been appointed as the ambassador for the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which is being held in South Korea for the first time.…
xikers’ Japan Fan Meeting Sells Out Instantly Upon Ticket Release
The group xikers’ second Japan fan meeting, titled “roadymap to univerxity,” sold out completely as soon as tickets went on sale.…
Psy to Hold “SUMMERSWAG 2026” Concert in Incheon on July 11
Singer Psy will host his “SUMMERSWAG 2026” concert at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 11.…
Kwon Kyung-ha Reveals She Was G-Dragon’s Middle School Homeroom Teacher... “He Was Exceptionally Talented”
Actor Kwon Kyung-ha has disclosed for the first time that she was the homeroom teacher for singer G-Dragon during his middle school years.…
Kwon Dami Announces Second Pregnancy; “Iden Wants a Sister” – Shared on Social Media
Kwon Dami, wife of actor Kim Min-jun and older sister of BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, revealed she is pregnant with her second child. Her first son will now have a younger sister.
G-Dragon’s Sister Kwon Dami Reveals Second Pregnancy
Kwon Dami, G-Dragon’s full sister and wife of actor Kim Min-jun, announced her second pregnancy. On the 9th, she shared an ultrasound image on her Instagram to confirm the news.…
G-Dragon Appointed as UNESCO World Heritage Committee Ambassador
G-Dragon has been appointed as the ambassador for the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. On the 9th, the National Heritage Administration officially named him as the ambassador for the committee meeting…
"G-Dragon’s Hoedugwa Jellies Become Official UNESCO Dessert"
The hoedugwa jelly brand Boochangjegwa will serve as an official partner at UNESCO’s top decision-making body. As the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee takes place from July 19 to 29 at Busan Bexco, Boo…
Hyebin of MOMOLAND Reveals the Economic Reality of Idols: An Infinite Negative Loop
Hyebin, the Leader of MOMOLAND, exposed the economic realities of the K-POP industry based on her over 10-year career as an idol.…
K-POP Mixed-Gender Group KARD Officially Dissolves After 9 Years of Activity
KARD, a rare mixed-gender group in K-POP history, is concluding its 9-year career. On July 6, DSP Media issued an official statement announcing that, following careful discussions with all four members, the group has dec…
BIGBANG Releases New Full-Group Song After 4 Years; World Tour to Begin in August
BIGBANG is set to release a new song as a full group for the first time in four years. According to industry insiders on the 7th, G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung of the group are currently preparing the new track.…
LE SSERAFIM’s Won-i Sparks Debate Over “Surveillance Society” in Politics Using Gyeongsang Dialect Phrase
Won-i, the Leader of LE SSERAFIM, uttered the phrase “무섭노” in her YouTube broadcast using the Gyeongsang dialect, which escalated into a controversy involving political figures.…
NC AI Advances Project to Create Next-Generation AI Idols
According to the K-AI model application cases released by the Ministry of Science and ICT on the 6th, NC AI’s media AI technology has been integrated into the “K-Content AI Innovation Leadership Project” hosted by the Ko…
NewJeans’ Danielle Sparks Fair Trade Commission Investigation into K-pop Contract Practices
South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) is conducting a formal investigation into K-pop company HYBE and its subsidiary ADOR.…
RIIZE Takes Over Global Charts with “Do Your Dance”; All Shows of Pop-Up Event Sell Out
RIIZE has dominated global charts with their new song “Do Your Dance” from their second EP, “II.” The album sold over 910,000 copies on its first day of release and reached number one on charts in multiple regions.…