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NewJeans Ends Agency Ties, Faces Industry Backlash
K-pop girl group NewJeans has officially declared the termination of its contract with Ador, their managing agency, and its parent company, HYBE Labels....
25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2024
K-Pop dominated the music scene in 2024 with its creative sounds, powerful vocals, and unmatched visuals. From iconic solo performances to exciting group...
TWICE Drops New Album STRATEGY Featuring Megan Thee Stallion
K-pop sensation TWICE has officially released their new album, STRATEGY, on December 6, 2024. The album features seven tracks, including a high-profile collaboration...
KMF Urges NewJeans to Reconsider Contract Termination
The Korea Management Federation (KMF) expressed concerns on Tuesday over NewJeans’ recent decision to terminate its exclusive contract with Ador, urging the group...
ADOR Files Lawsuit Over NewJeans’ Contract Dispute
Ador, the sub-label of HYBE, has filed a lawsuit to determine the validity of its exclusive contracts with NewJeans, following the girl group’s...
BTS Leader RM Opens Up in His First Solo Documentary Film
BTS leader RM’s first solo documentary, RM: Right People, Wrong Place, premiered globally on Thursday. The film is now available in approximately 110...
ATEEZ Golden Hour: Part 2 Shines with Growth and Success
ATEEZ has reached new heights in 2024 with their Golden Hour EP series. The K-pop group, known for their energetic performances and unique...
Seventeen to Perform at Billboard Music Awards After MTV VMA Win
K-pop boy band Seventeen is set to perform at the upcoming Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) in Los Angeles next Thursday. The group will...
Former ADOR CEO Denies Role in NewJeans’ Contract Termination, Files Defamation Complaints
Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of Ador, has denied allegations that she orchestrated the termination of K-pop girl group NewJeans’ exclusive contract with...
GFriend Announces 10th Anniversary Special Album and Two-Day Concert
K-pop girl group GFriend, which disbanded in 2021, is set to reunite for a special album in celebration of their 10th anniversary. The...
NCT DREAM Delivers Unforgettable Seoul Finale to Close World Tour
NCT DREAM concluded their third world tour with a breathtaking three-night encore at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome, performing for a sold-out crowd of...
IVE Announces January Comeback After Successful World Tour
K-pop girl group IVE is set to return with new music in January 2025, marking Starship Entertainment’s first release of the year. The...
YG Entertainment Announces BLACKPINK World Tour and New TREASURE Music
YG Entertainment has revealed its plans for 2025, promising new music, tours, and leadership changes for its top artists. TREASURE will release LAST...
Loossemble Bids Farewell to CTDENM After a Year of Re-Debut
Loossemble, the K-pop group formed by former LOONA members, has parted ways with their label CTDENM after just over a year. The group’s...
BTS Star Jin Dominates Billboard Chart with “Happy” EP
Jin, the global superstar from BTS, has achieved an impressive milestone with his debut EP Happy, securing five spots on Billboard’s World Digital...
Aespa Dominates 2024 Melon Music Awards with 7 Wins
K-pop girl group aespa made a huge splash at the 16th Melon Music Awards (MMA), winning seven awards, including three major honors. Held...
NewJeans Ends Contract with HYBE Sub-Label, Angering Investors
K-pop girl group NewJeans has announced the end of its contract with Ador, a sub-label of K-pop giant HYBE, causing dissatisfaction among HYBE...
Winter Songs Coming: V, Chungha, and Fifty Fifty Ready New Tracks
As the year comes to a close, K-pop artists are preparing a lineup of winter-themed music to warm up the season. Notable Releases...
BTS’ V Drops Holiday Duet “Winter Ahead” With Park Hyo Shin
BTS’ V has released his new holiday single, “Winter Ahead”, featuring ballad singer Park Hyo Shin. The jazz-pop track, which debuted on November...
ADOR Responds to NewJeans’ Contract Termination Claims Amid Members’ Exit
Following the resignation of CEO Min Hee Jin, NewJeans announced their departure from ADOR and HYBE, citing contract breaches. ADOR disputed the claims,...
NewJeans Members Announce Departure from ADOR, Seek Independent Path
Members of popular K-pop group NewJeans have announced they are leaving their agency, ADOR, a subsidiary of HYBE, following a dispute with the...
BTS’ Jin Releases “Falling” Remix With ONE OK ROCK’s Taka
BTS member Jin has treated fans to a special remix of his solo track “Falling,” featuring vocals from ONE OK ROCK lead singer...
BTS Singer Jin Scores Double No. 1 Hit in UK
BTS member Jin has made another big splash in the music world. His new single “Running Wild” has reached No. 1 on two...
Red Velvet’s Irene Debuts Solo With ‘Like A Flower,’ After 10 Years
Irene, a member of the K-pop girl group Red Velvet, has made her solo debut with the mini-album Like A Flower. After 10...
Rose Breaks K-pop Boundaries with ‘APT.’, Topping Charts Worldwide
BLACKPINK’s Rose has changed the game for K-pop with her new single “APT.,” a collaboration with Bruno Mars. The track integrates K-pop into...
NewJeans vs. Ador: The Struggle for Control and Min Hee-jin’s Return
The future of K-pop girl group NewJeans and their relationship with former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin is uncertain as tensions rise over contract...
ROSÉ Gears Up for Solo Album with Warner Chappell Partnership
BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ has taken a major step in her solo career, signing a global publishing administration deal with Warner Chappell Music. This move...
JYP to Launch Fresh K-pop Boy Group KickFlip in 2025
JYP Entertainment is set to introduce its newest boy band, KickFlip, on January 1, 2025. The seven-member group will debut as the entertainment...
TWS Caps Off Breakout Year with New Single ‘Last Bell’
K-pop boy band TWS is ending their incredible year with the release of their new single, Last Bell. The six-member group, who debuted...
2024 MAMA Award Winners: Complete List
The 2024 MAMA Awards (Mnet Asian Music Awards) took place over three days, concluding on November 23, 2024, in Osaka, Japan, and Los Angeles, USA....
