KATSEYE Ranks No. 1 on Billboard 200
KATSEYE’s third mini-album, “WILD,” secured the top position on the U.S. Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200.
KATSEYE Claims Top Spot on Billboard 200
KATSEYE reached number one on the U.S. “Billboard 200” chart with its third EP, “Wild.” In its first week of release, the album recorded 170,000 album units. Of this total, 145,000 units were from physical album sales.…
NewJeans Unveils First Content for 4th Anniversary... Spotify Streams Exceed 300 Million
NewJeans has released new content to mark their 4th anniversary since Debut. On the global streaming platform Spotify, their latest single “How Sweet” has surpassed 300 million streams, demonstrating their continued domi…
NewJeans’ “How Sweet” Reaches 300 Million Spotify Streams – Ninth Song to Hit That Milestone
NewJeans’ “How Sweet” has attained 300 million streams on the global music streaming platform Spotify. This marks the group’s ninth track to reach this streaming milestone.…
ADOR Charged with Unauthorized Disclosure of NewJeans’ Hani’s Visa Information
Cultural critic Kim Sung-soo filed a complaint with the police against ADOR, NewJeans’ management agency, for violating privacy laws.…
NewJeans’ Hanni Accused of Visa Information Leak; ADOR and Employees Charged with Violating Personal Information Protection Law
ADOR, the agency managing group NewJeans, has been filed a complaint against by the police for allegedly leaking personal visa information belonging to member Hanni.…
NewJeans Resumes Group Activities for First Time in 1 Year and 4 Months to Celebrate 4th Anniversary as a Four-Member Unit
ADOR, the agency representing NewJeans, released official videos and photos to mark the group’s 4th anniversary.…
NewJeans Releases Video Featuring All Four Members for First Time in Two Years to Mark Group’s 4th Anniversary
NewJeans has broken a two-year silence by releasing content featuring all four of its members. Their agency, ADOR, announced on July 21 a special video series showcasing Minzy, Haerin, Hani, and Hyein.…
NewJeans Releases Content to Mark 4th Anniversary as a Four-Member Group
NewJeans has unveiled its first official content as a four-member group to celebrate their 4th anniversary since Debut.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
Two NewJeans Cyberbullies Given Suspended Prosecution; Deepfake Offender’s 3-Year Prison Sentence Confirmed on Appeal
ADOR has disclosed the status of legal actions taken against malicious posts and deepfake crimes targeting NewJeans.…
NewJeans Releases 4th Anniversary Video with Four Members…Specific Activity Plans Expected Soon
ADOR, the agency representing NewJeans, released a video featuring the group’s four members on July 21. Hyein, Haerin, Hanni, and Minji appeared in this video dedicated to the group’s 4th anniversary since their 2022 deb…
ADOR vs Danielle: Second Hearing in 33 Billion Won Tort Claim Over Contract Termination
The 31st Civil Division of the Seoul Central District Court held the second hearing on June 11 at 2:04 p.m. in the lawsuit filed by ADOR against three individuals, including former NewJeans member Danielle, seeking penal…
ADOR vs Danielle: Second Hearing in Damages Suit – Arguments Over Minhee-jin’s Kakaotalk Evidence
The second hearing in the damages suit filed by ADOR against Danielle was held on the 11th at Civil Division 31 of the Seoul Central District Court.…
Prosecutor’s Office Clears Min Hee-jin of Charges Over “Witchcraft Management” and Alleged Attempt to Poach NewJeans
The Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office has dismissed charges against former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin in the case she filed against HYBE executives.…
Entertainment Sector Plunges Amidst 80% KOSPI Rise; All Four Major Agencies See Lowered Target Prices
As the KOSPI index has risen by over 80% this year, the entertainment industry has moved in exactly the opposite direction.…
BTS’ “Swim” Makes a Comeback on Billboard; K-Pop Producer Calls It a “Bold Gamble”
BTS’s title track “Swim” from their fifth studio album “Arirang” is experiencing a strong comeback on the Billboard Hot 100.…
K-Culture Festival to Be Held at Mexico World Cup – CNN’s Four-Part Documentary to Spread Its Influence Globally
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will organize a K-culture festival in Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA North America Middle America World Cup.…
Minhee Jin vs Source Music $500 Million Lawsuit Postponed Again
The hearing date for the $500 million damages lawsuit filed by Source Music against former ADOR CEO Minhee Jin has been postponed once more.…
HYBE Posts Q2 Revenue of 1.45 Trillion Won, Highest Performance in a Quarter
HYBE achieved its highest quarterly results on account of BTS’s “Arirang” world tour. The company reported consolidated revenue of 1.45 trillion won and operating profit of 170.9 billion won, representing increases of 10…
K-Pop Idols Treat Festivals and University Events as Essential Stages – Performing Even with Lower Pay
K-pop idols are expanding their performance venues at an accelerating pace. Moving beyond traditional formats centered on music shows and solo concerts, top-tier idols are now actively seeking out domestic and internatio…
NewJeans’ Minzy in “Positive Discussions” with ADOR
ADOR, the agency managing NewJeans, posted a message on its official social media account on the 7th to congratulate member Minzy on her birthday, hinting at the possibility of her return.…