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BLACKPINK Unveils [DEADLINE] Concept Teaser…Elegant Black-and-White Images
YG Entertainment posted the concept teaser for BLACKPINK’s third mini-album, [DEADLINE], on its official blog on January 30.…
TWICE’s Jihyo Named New Venus Model...First Change in 14 Years
Jihyo of TWICE has been selected as the new model for Venus, operated by Shinyoung Wacoal. This marks the first model change for Venus in 14 years, signaling the brand’s effort to discover beauty icons for a new generati…
JYP’s Park Jin-young, Jung Wook, and Shin Hyun-kook Named in Billboard Power 100
Park Jin-young, founder of JYP Entertainment and its Chief Creative Officer, along with CEO Jung Wook and JYP America’s CEO and Chief Strategy Officer Shin Hyun-kook, were included in Billboard’s “2026 Billboard Power 10…
BLACKPINK Releases First Concept Teaser for Full-Group Album “DEADLINE” After 3 Years and 5 Months
BLACKPINK unveiled the first teaser poster that gives a glimpse at the concept of their third mini-album, [DEADLINE], raising expectations among global fans.…
ADOR Removes Danielle from NewJeans Group Photo in “Rhythm Hive,” Sparking Fan Criticism
Danielle, a member of NewJeans, has been removed from the group photo in HYBE’s mobile music game “Rhythm Hive.” Her image is no longer visible in the game’s artist lineup section featuring NewJeans’ group photo.…
I-DLE’s Wugi Becomes Full Member of Korean Music Copyright Association – First Foreign Female Idol to Achieve This Status
Wugi, a member of I-DLE, has been officially promoted to full member of the Korean Music Copyright Association. This marks the first time a foreign female idol has received this status, and it is particularly significant…
BoA Shares First Updates Since Leaving SM After 25 Years… “I’m Doing Good”
Singer BoA, who left her 25-year affiliation with SM Entertainment, has revealed her current situation for the first time.…
Santos Bravoos Release New Song “Kawasaki” with Major Contributions from Global Star Producers
The boy group Santos Bravoos, under HYBE Latin America, released their second single “Kawasaki” on January 30. This club-style dance track blends Latin urban sounds with the rhythmic flair unique to Brazilian music, and…
Dragon Village Celebrates 14th Anniversary with Two Consecutive Years of Record Revenue
HYBE’s long-running mobile game Dragon Village has reached its 14th year of service. After setting a record revenue figure in 2024, the game continued this upward trend in 2025 by exceeding last year’s performance.
Daniel’s Contract Termination Makes a Full-Group Return for NewJeans Impossible; Judgment Set for February
ADOR, NewJeans’ management agency, has notified member Danielle of the termination of her exclusive contract. As a result, a full-group return for NewJeans is no longer possible.…
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Rosé to Perform as First K-POP Soloist at Grammys... ‘APT.’ Nominated in Three Categories
Rosé, a member of BLACKPINK, will take the stage at the 2026 Grammy Awards as the first K-POP soloist. The Australian-Korean singer-songwriter is set to perform her collaboration with Bruno Mars, titled “APT.,” on the st…
Historic Moment for K-POP as Artists Make Big 4 Grammy Nominations
At the 68th Grammy Awards on February 1, K-POP artists achieved a historic first by receiving nominations in all four major categories: Album, Record, Song, and Best New Artist.…
Park Shi-hyuk Named for Sixth Time; HYBE and JYP Executives Included on Billboard Power 100
On January 28 (local time), Billboard released its “2026 Billboard Power 100” list via its official website, identifying the most influential figures in the global music industry.…
Rosé “Dressed Up as a Grandma” to Protect Privacy, Reveals Anxiety Over Revealing Relationship
BLACKPINK’s Rosé openly discussed the extreme measures she took to safeguard her personal privacy and the psychological strain resulting from concerns over revealing her romantic relationship.…
30 Years of K-pop’s Global Expansion: Lee Soo Man’s Vision Reaches the Grammys
Lee Soo Man, founder of SM Entertainment, was inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, earning international recognition as a pioneer in K-pop’s global spread.…
K-Pop Makes Historic Debut in Four Major Grammy Categories; ROSÉ’s “APT.” and HUNTR/X’s “GOLDEN” Nominated
As the 68th Grammy Awards approach, K-Pop is making its first appearance in all four of the ceremony’s major categories, known as the Big Four.…
K-POP Makes Historic Debut in Grammy’s “Big Four” Categories with Rosé, HUNTR/X, and Katseye Leading the Charge
K-POP is making its first appearance in Grammy Awards’ most prestigious categories. At the 68th Grammy Awards (February 1), K-POP artists achieved a historic milestone by receiving nominations in the four major categorie…
BLACKPINK Concludes World Tour in Hong Kong with Emotional Farewell
BLACKPINK successfully brought to an end their seven-month long world tour at the Hong Kong Kai Tak Stadium from January 24 to 26.…
Minhee’s Side Claims NewJeans’ “Tampering” Scandal Is a Fraud by the Group’s Family
Minhee, formerly the CEO of ADOR, and her legal team have outright denied allegations of tampering involving NewJeans—specifically contact made before contract expiration—and asserted that it is a large-scale fraud orche…
Hani of NewJeans Spotted in Australia; “Time Needed Before Comeback”
Hani, a member of NewJeans, became the focus of attention after being spotted at the Australian Open tennis tournament.…
EXO to Hold Concert Tour After 6 Years and 4 Months – ‘EXhOrizon’ in 12 Asian Cities
EXO will hold a concert in Seoul for the first time in 6 years and 4 months. The group released its 8th studio album, “Reverxe,” in January and decided to launch its sixth concert tour, “EXO Planet #6 - EXhOrizon.” This…
Gaming Industry, Responsible for 60% of K-Content Exports, Faces Only Regulation Without Support
In 2023, the export value of South Korea’s gaming industry reached 8.394 billion dollars (approximately 10.9785 trillion won), accounting for about 60% of the total K-content exports that year, which amounted to around 1…
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Witnesses Spotted Hyein of NewJeans at Australian Open, Saying She Seemed in Good Health
Hyein, a member of NewJeans, drew attention after being spotted by fans at the Australian Open tennis tournament.…
Netflix’s “KPOP Demon Hunters” Wins Two Golden Globe Awards and Expands Globally Through Mattel Toy Collaboration
Netflix’s animated series “KPOP Demon Hunters” claimed two awards at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards in the United States on the 11th (local time), winning both the Best Animated Feature award and the Song of the Year award…
Minhee Jin Fully Denies “NewJeans Tampering” Allegations; Member’s Family Accused of Stock Price Manipulation
On the 28th, in Jongno-gu, Seoul, the legal representative of former ADOR CEO Minhee Jin issued a firm denial of the allegations surrounding NewJeans tampering, taking a strong stance on the matter.…