BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Wins Rising Star Award at Cannes Festival
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo received international recognition for her artistic potential as an actress in Cannes, France.…
Kim Go-eun Reveals Past Experience with Switching Relationships on YouTube
Kim Go-eun, a participant in Netflix’s “Solo Hell 5,” disclosed her past experiences with switching relationships and sudden breakups through her personal YouTube channel “Goeun goeun” on the 25th.
K-Pop Boy Group SANTOS BRAVOS, Featuring Latin Flair, Makes Korean Debut
The K-pop-based boy group SANTOS BRAVOS, produced by HYBE Latin America, made its debut on a Korean Music Show in April.…
BIGBANG Announces 20th Anniversary Tour as First Stage Appearance in 9 Years
The group BIGBANG officially unveiled their 20th anniversary tour on stage at the “Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival” held in Indio, California. G-Dragon stated, “BIGBANG is celebrating its 20th anniversary.…
Prosecutors Reject Bail Application for BANG SI-HYUK…Demand Further Investigation
The prosecutors have denied the request for a bail warrant against HYBE Chairman BANG SI-HYUK. On the 24th, the Financial and Securities Crime Joint Investigation Team at the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office r…
Verdi’s First Solo Exhibition in Korea – A Gathering of Stars from the Creative World
The opening party for graphic designer Verdi’s first large-scale solo exhibition in Korea, titled “I Believe in Me,” was held on April 23 at Lotte Museum in Songpa-gu, Seoul.…
BIGBANG Announces World Tour for First Time in 9 Years, with Shows Starting in August
BIGBANG has officially announced a debut 20th anniversary world tour for the first time in 9 years since “LAST DANCE” in 2017.…
Jennie Becomes First K-Pop Female Soloist on TIME 100 List, Making Grand Entrance on Red Carpet
Jennie of BLACKPINK was selected for the TIME 100 list as the first K-pop female solo artist, and she attended the TIME 100 Gala held on the 23rd (local time) at the Frederick P. Rose Hall at Lincoln Center in New York.
BABYMONSTER, NMIXX, ITZY, and LE SSERAFIM to Make Simultaneous Comebacks in May
The K-pop music scene is set to heat up more than ever this May. The core girl groups from the four major entertainment companies will release new songs simultaneously throughout the month, competing head-to-head for the…
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Korea’s Four Major K-Pop Agencies Agree to Collaborate on “Fanomenon” Mega Festival
Korea’s four largest K-Pop agencies have reached an agreement to jointly organize a global mega festival. HYBE, SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment announced that they are preparing to establish a j…
BTS to Gather in Busan in June, 110,000 ARMY Members Expected
BTS will hold a world tour concert at the Asiad Main Stadium in Busan next June. It is expected that 110,000 fans known as “ARMY” will visit Busan for these two-day events on June 12 and 13, with 53,000 fans attending ea…
ENHYPEN’s Heeseung Leaves Group; EVAN Begins Solo Career Amid Intensifying Fandom Debate Over Member Count
Heeseung, the senior member of ENHYPEN, began his solo career as EVAN after leaving the group in March. However, conflicts within the fanbase over his departure have grown more severe.…
BTS’s “ARIRANG” Holds No. 1 on Billboard Global Chart for Fourth Consecutive Week
BTS’s latest album, “ARIRANG,” continues to perform strongly on the Billboard Global chart. Its title track, “SWIM,” has maintained the top spot on both the Billboard Global 200 and the Global (Excluding U.S.) charts for…
ENHYPEN Resumes ‘BLOOD SAGA’ World Tour in Busan with First Performance of New Song ‘Bloody Paradise’
ENHYPEN (Jeongwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Ni-ki) will hold the “ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘BLOOD SAGA’” at the Busan Sasang Indoor Gymnasium on August 8 and 9.…
Song Ga-in Dominates, Park Ji-hyun Claims 4th Consecutive No. 1 as Fandom Power Shows Off Strength
The weekly voting for the Female Singer Superstar Brand Power and the Star1 Pick K-Trot category are reshaping the popularity rankings of top stars.…
HYBE Chairman Bang Subject to Arrest Warrant for Alleged Investor Fraud
The Seoul Police Agency has filed an arrest warrant request for HYBE’s chairman, Bang, on charges of violating the Capital Market Act.…
K-POP Comebacks in April: TXT, CORTIS, PLAVE, and NCT WISH Take Center Stage
Activities by HYBE’s headquarters continue even after BTS’s comeback. It is groups from various labels that are driving the K-POP market this April.
Jennie Unveils Second Collaboration with Beats for New Onyx Black Headphones
BLACKPINK’s Jennie is pursuing her second collaboration with Beats, Apple’s audio brand.
HYBE Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk Faces Arrest Warrant for Alleged Investor Fraud
South Korean police have filed an arrest warrant for Bang Si-Hyuk, the chairman of the music giant HYBE. The Seoul Police Agency requested that prosecutors issue the warrant on charges that Bang illegally obtained over $…
NCT WISH’s First Full Album “Ode to Love” Sells 1.285 Million Copies on Launch Day
NCT WISH, under SM Entertainment, fired off a successful Comeback signal with their first full album “Ode to Love.” Released on the 20th, the album set new records for both digital downloads and physical sales.
Application for Arrest Warrant Against Bang Si-hyuk... Owner Risk Materializes for HYBE, the “K-Pop Kingdom”
HYBE, South Korea’s largest music entertainment company, is facing its greatest crisis since its founding. This is because the Financial Crime Investigation Team of the Seoul Police Agency has filed an application for an…
BTS Members Reveal the Production Process Behind “ARIRANG”
To commemorate the release of BTS’s fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” the members shared details about the album’s creation process and their thoughts on this Comeback through interviews with various media outlets.…
HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk Faces Arrest Warrant for Alleged Fraudulent Misconduct Against Investors...Major Crisis 20 Years After Company’s Founding
Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of HYBE—the top domestic music entertainment company—has been subject to an arrest warrant issued on charges of fraudulent misconduct under the Capital Market Act.…
ENHYPEN’s Jungwon Appointed Ambassador for Seoul International Garden Show
Jungwon of ENHYPEN has been named the official ambassador for the 2026 Seoul International Garden Show. His agency, Belift Lab, announced the appointment on Friday.
BTS Draws 110,000 Fans at Tokyo Dome...Dominates Hanteo Chart in Three Markets
BTS successfully held its first concert in Japan at the Tokyo Dome from the 17th to the 18th, marking seven years since their last performance there.…