Kang Dong-won Transforms into a 90s Idol... Film “Wild Thing” to Debut in June
Actor Kang Dong-won makes a bold transformation in the film “Wild Thing,” playing the leader of a 90s mixed-gender dance group.…
ITZY Yuna Appointed as Infinix’s Global Brand Ambassador
Technology company Infinix has announced Yuna of ITZY as its first global brand ambassador, with this partnership launching alongside the release of the Infinix NOTE 60 series.
From Impersonating Park Jin-young to Judging Stray Kids’ Performance, the Unique Bond Between Kim Hyung-muk and JYP
Actor Kim Hyung-muk appeared as a guest on episode 960 of MBC Radio Star, which aired on the 8th, and shared his special connection with Park Jin-young, the chairman of JYP.
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BTS Goyang Concert Fails to Revitalize Local Businesses; Intensified Crackdown on Counterfeits
BTS’s concert, set to take place at the Goyang Comprehensive Stadium from April 9 to 12, has shown limited impact on local businesses despite hopes of boosting the area’s economy.…
Controversy Over 80% English Lyrics…BTS Redefining Global Impact
BTS returned officially after a hiatus of over 4 years and 7 months. Their fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” released on March 20, topped the Billboard 200 chart for two consecutive weeks, while its track “SWIM” reached num…
Mexico City Ranks First for BTS Music Listening – Heart of K-Pop Craze
In Mexico, BTS has emerged as the core driver of the Korean culture craze.
Changes in Decisions Over 10 Years... NCT Members Leave, All SEVENTEEN Members Renew Contracts
At the beginning of April, K-pop fandoms experienced significant upheaval. While SM Entertainment announced the end of contracts for key NCT members Mark and Ten within three days of each other, SEVENTEEN simultaneously…
BTS Returns in Full Formation After Over 3 Years, Redefining K-Pop Identity with Album “Arirang”
The world’s largest boy group, BTS, has returned in its full lineup after more than three years. On March 21, members j-hope, RM, SUGA, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook took to the LED stage in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, with tens of th…
G-Dragon Receives 60 Billion Won in Settlement, Turning His Agency Profitable After One Year
For Galaxy Corporation released on April 6, G-Dragon received a substantial settlement amount of over 60 billion won from his agency last year.…
Akdong Musician Releases First Full Album “FLOWERING” Since Leaving YG
The sibling duo Akdong Musician unveiled their first full album in 12 years, “FLOWERING,” at 6 p.m. on the 7th, following their departure from YG Entertainment.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Wins Oscars, Spurring Collaboration with McDonald’s
Netflix’s animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” has rewritten Oscar history. Featuring a unique concept in which K-pop girl groups serve as demon hunters, the show became the most-watched title in the platform’s history a…
Han Young-ae Marks 50 Years Since Debut with New Song “Snow Rain” – “I Want to Sing Without Restraints”
Singer Han Young-ae released her new song “Snow Rain” to celebrate her 50th anniversary since Debut in 1976. Composed and written by Kim Tae-won, the leader of the group Boohwal, who also played guitar solo on the track,…
NewJeans as EDM DJ Sparks Interest, Attracting 250,000 Visitors to Buddhist Expo
Jay, who portrays the monk character “NewJeansnim” created by comedian Yunseong, performing as an EDM party DJ has propelled Buddhism to become a cultural icon among MZ generations.…
HYBE’s Stock Drops 18% Despite BTS’s Two Consecutive Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard
BTS has held the top spot on Billboard’s main album chart, the Billboard 200, for two consecutive weeks, with initial sales exceeding 4 million copies. Yet, its parent company HYBE’s stock continues to show weakness.…
G-Dragon and Daesung Watch Son Heung-min’s Game in LA and Pose for a Photo to Celebrate
G-Dragon and Daesung, members of the group BIGBANG, attended a football match featuring player Son Heung-min in Los Angeles, United States.…
PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT INTERVENTES AFTER TXT’s Subin Faces Excessive Taxi Fares
Subin, a member of the group TOMORROW X TOGETHER, suffered from unfair fare hikes by a taxi driver during her trip to Cebu, Philippines.…
T.O.P’s First Solo Album in 20 Years, “Another Dimension,” Dominates Global Charts
T.O.P released his first solo studio album, “Another Dimension,” on April 3 following his departure from BIGBANG.…
Serial Departures of K-Pop Idols Within a Month, Driven by Contract Terms and Creative Aspirations
Recent consecutive departures of key idols from their groups within the K-Pop industry have drawn significant attention.…
BTS’ “ARIRANG” Becomes First K-Pop Album to Top Billboard 200 for Two Consecutive Weeks
BTS’s fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” achieved the first-ever feat in K-Pop history by remaining at number one on the U.S. Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200, for two consecutive weeks.
American Idol Season 24 Finalizes Top 11 with 90s Song Competition
The 24th season of the American competitive music show “American Idol” finalized its Top 11 contestants on April 7, following a delay caused by unexpected voting volume.…
BABYMONSTER Marks 2nd Debut Anniversary with Release of “BAEMON NEWS 7”
BABYMONSTER released content titled “BAEMON NEWS 7” on April 1 to celebrate its 2nd debut anniversary. Over the past two years, the group has achieved steady growth, strengthened communication with fans, and demonstrated…
G-Dragon Gives Nephew a Car Used in a Music Video as a Gift
Kim Min-joon, the singer G-Dragon’s brother-in-law and an actor, appeared on a TV program to share a special story about his brother-in-law’s deep affection for his nephew.…
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Filipino Taxi Scam Targets TXT’s Subin; Government Takes Action
The incident in which TOMORROW X TOGETHER member Subin was overcharged by a taxi driver during a trip to Cebu, a popular Philippine resort, gained widespread attention after Subin released a vlog detailing the experience…
T.O.P Takes Global Charts by Storm with First Solo Album in 20 Years
Singer T.O.P made a spectacular comeback by having his first solo studio album, “ANOTHER DIMENSION,” dominate global music charts just 20 years after his Debut.
"Golden" Writes New Chapter for K-Pop at Billboard and Oscars
"The Golden" from Netflix’s animated film *KPop Demon Hunters* set a record as the longest-charting K-Pop song on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart and won the Original Song award at the Academy Awards, further soli…