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HYBE Accused of “Targeting” NJZ (NewJeans) After Latest Announcement
Just hours after NJZ (formerly NewJeans) announced their rebrand and upcoming ComplexCon Hong Kong performance, HYBE made a major announcement—LE SSERAFIM will make...
BLACKPINK Tops February Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings
The Korean Business Research Institute has released the brand reputation rankings for girl groups in February 2025. The rankings were based on consumer...
ADOR Regrets NewJeans’ Rebranding as NJZ, Issues Official Statement
In a shocking development, NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein have announced their rebranding as NJZ, a move that comes amid...
NewJeans Rebrands as NJZ, Promises Bold New Music and Style
One of South Korea’s biggest K-pop groups, NewJeans, has officially changed its name to NJZ. The decision comes amid an ongoing legal dispute...
BLACKPINK Drops 2025 World Tour Teaser
BLACKPINK is preparing for their 2025 world tour. The K-pop group revealed the big news in a teaser video released on February 5,...
K-pop Girl Group RESCENE Aims for Global Fame with “Glow Up” After International Success
In just under a year since their debut, the K-pop rookie group RESCENE has made a huge impact in the global music scene....
Hearts2Hearts Begins Debut Countdown, Set to Release ‘The Chase’ on Feb. 24
SM Entertainment’s highly anticipated rookie girl group, Hearts2Hearts, has officially kicked off its debut countdown. At midnight on Tuesday, the group unveiled a...
IVE’s ‘Rebel Heart’ Goes Viral, Leads K-Pop Trends
Girl group IVE continues to prove its dominance in the music industry with its latest prerelease track, “Rebel Heart.” The song, part of...
G-Dragon Launches Official Fan Community – A New Era for Fans!
G-Dragon has launched his first official online fan community, giving fans a new way to connect with him. His agency, Galaxy Corporation, announced,...
IVE Returns with New Music and Positive Energy in “IVE EMPATHY” EP
K-pop girl group IVE is back, ready to capture the music scene with their new EP, IVE EMPATHY. After nearly nine months, the...
Korea is 4th in Global Music Exports, Ahead of Other Non-English-Speaking Nations
Korea has secured its place as the world’s fourth-largest music exporter in 2024, ranking highest among non-English-speaking countries, according to an analysis by...
STAYC to Return in March with New Music and World Tour in April
K-pop girl group STAYC is making its highly anticipated return this spring, with plans for a March comeback and the start of a...
Parents of NewJeans Members Accuse HYBE of Spreading False Rumors
The parents of NewJeans members have spoken out against the group’s agency, Ador, and its parent company, HYBE, amid an ongoing legal conflict....
Jisoo Shares Bold Stance Against Weight Loss Demands from YG Entertainment
In the competitive world of South Korean entertainment, idols often face extreme pressure to meet industry beauty standards. However, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has made...
BTS’ RM Shares Reality of Military Service in Instagram Story
BTS leader RM recently gave fans a rare glimpse into his life as an active-duty soldier. On January 27, he posted two photos...
BTS’ Jin Leads the Way for Celebrity Soldiers with New Fan Mail System
When BTS’s Jin enlisted in the South Korean military on December 13, 2022, it marked a bittersweet moment for ARMY worldwide. As the...
Jimin’s “Who” Sees 300% Boost in Sales, Returns to Billboard Chart
Jimin’s song “Who” is a hit again in the U.S., with its sales jumping by more than 300%. The song sold over 1,800...
NewJeans Announces Public Contest for New Stage Name Amid Contract Dispute with HYBE and ADOR
Popular K-pop group NewJeans has announced plans to adopt a temporary new name amid an ongoing contract dispute with its label, Ador, and...
GOT7 to Reunite for First Concert in Six Years with “NESTFEST”
K-pop sensation GOT7 is set to hold its first full-group concert in six years, titled NESTFEST. The event will take place on February...
NewJeans Takes Stand Against Record Label in Contract Dispute
K-pop group NewJeans is in a legal dispute with their record label Ador. The five-member band, formed in 2022, has accused Ador of...
K-pop Legends Return: 2NE1, BIGBANG, and More Reunite in 2025
Several early-generation K-pop groups are making a comeback in 2025, exciting both old and new fans. These groups are bringing back memories of...
Ador Takes Legal Action Against NewJeans Over Advertising Contracts
Ador, the agency behind K-pop sensation NewJeans, has filed an injunction with the Seoul Central District Court to prevent the group’s members from...
BTS’ J-Hope Brings ‘Hope On The Stage’ to Fans Worldwide in First Solo Tour
BTS’ J-Hope is set to embark on his first solo world tour, Hope On The Stage, beginning with a three-day concert at Seoul’s...
Ex-Ador CEO Accused of Poaching NewJeans Amid Legal Disputes
Former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin, already embroiled in lawsuits with HYBE subsidiaries, is now accused of attempting to poach NewJeans, the globally renowned...
SM Entertainment to Debut Eight-Member Girl Group Hearts2Hearts in February
SM Entertainment has announced the debut of its new eight-member girl group, Hearts2Hearts, scheduled for February 24. This marks SM’s first rookie girl...
IVE Announces New EP ‘IVE EMPATHY’ for February Release
IVE, one of K-pop’s rising stars, is preparing for a highly anticipated comeback with the release of its third EP, IVE EMPATHY, on...
Jennie Talks Mantra, OddAtelier, and Balancing Blackpink
Jennie, the Blackpink star, is embracing new challenges as she works on her debut solo album and manages her independent label, OddAtelier. The...
100 Best Korean Songs of 2024 According to Melon
Melon has unveiled its year-end chart for 2024, showcasing the top 100 songs based on streaming and download counts throughout the year. TWS’s...
2025 January K-pop Releases: GOT7, GFriend, Onew, and More
January 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for K-pop fans, with multiple comebacks and solo releases from popular groups and...
The Pressure and Dreams of Aspiring K-Pop Idols
For many young girls in South Korea, the dream of becoming a K-pop idol is an all-consuming goal. At MZMC, a K-pop company,...
