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Why 2025 is going to be BTS's year
Fans across the globe are calling 2025 the "year of BTS." This is because all seven members are expected to return after their compulsory military service in South Korea.
HYBE retains 'top company' status despite bullying allegations; netizens react
Despite serious allegations of workplace bullying and industrial accident cover-ups, South Korean entertainment conglomerate HYBE has been able to retain its "Top Company" certification.
K-pop star gets 8-year prison sentence for DUI
Ahn Ye Song, a former member of K-pop girl group INSTAR and now a DJ (DJ Yesong), has been sentenced to eight years in prison after she fatally drunk-drove.
South Korean celebrities back impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol
Amid the ongoing political unrest, South Korean celebrities have openly supported the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol.
VCHA's KG files lawsuit against JYPE, alleges 'abuse and mistreatment'
KG, a member of the all-American K-pop group VCHA, has announced her departure from the band over alleged "abuse and mistreatment" by employees at JYP Entertainment.
BTS tops Spotify Wrapped 2024 as most-streamed K-pop act
The globally acclaimed K-pop group, BTS, has once again topped the Spotify Wrapped list as the most-streamed K-pop act worldwide.
K-pop: ADOR files lawsuit against NewJeans
Popular K-pop girl group, NewJeans, recently announced the termination of their contract with ADOR, a sub-label of HYBE.
How K-pop will fare if martial law is declared again
The recent imposition of Emergency Martial Law in South Korea resulted in K-pop stars being advised against attending events and public appearances.
NewJeans leaves ADOR; accuses agency of mistreatment, manipulation
In a shocking turn of events, the popular K-pop girl group NewJeans has terminated its contract with ADOR (a subsidiary of HYBE).
Jennie's album coming in 2025; what's in store for BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK members Jennie Kim, Lalisa Manobal (Lisa), and Roseanne Park (Rosé) have been busy with their solo music careers all of 2024.
K-pop idols aren't workers, pronounces South Korea
The Seoul Regional Office of Employment and Labor recently wrapped up its investigation into the alleged harassment against NewJeans member, Hanni.
'Screams, eerie laughter...': North Korea's new weapons against South Korea
South Korea's Ganghwa Island has been facing nightly disturbances from North Korea, which has been broadcasting unsettling noises across the border since July.
Min Hee-jin quits ADOR; alleges 'moral decay,' 'dirty media play'
Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin has resigned as ADOR's internal director. Along with resigning from her position, she has also ended her shareholder agreement with HYBE (formerly BigHit Entertainment), Soompi reported.
Grammy snub: BTS, BLACKPINK fans slam Recording Academy's 'Asian hate'
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards, announced on Friday night (local time), have sent a wave of disappointment among fans of K-pop superstars BTS and BLACKPINK.
Jungkook's docu-series 'I Am Still' coming to Disney+ Hotstar
Jungkook, the youngest member of the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, has unveiled his solo musical journey in a documentary series titled JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL - THE ORIGINAL.
SEVENTEEN's Seungkwan calls K-pop industry toxic
Seungkwan of the popular K-pop group SEVENTEEN has openly called out toxic standards and company politics in the K-pop industry.
Here's when BTS's Jin will drop his solo album 'Happy'
Jin, the eldest member of the world-famous K-pop group BTS, is all set to drop his first solo album!
How Korean comedian duped BTS's Jimin of 100M Korean won
BTS member Jimin, who recently celebrated his 29th birthday, has reportedly been scammed by South Korean comedian Lee Jin-ho.
BTS: Jin's first post-military solo album is dropping this November!
BTS member Jin is all set to make a grand solo comeback with a new album. This will be his first solo project since his military discharge earlier this year.
Indian singer Ipsitaa accused of 'blatantly copying' K-pop music videos
Indian singer Ipsitaa is getting slammed for allegedly plagiarizing content in her latest music video, Kadar Na Jaane.
BTS's SUGA heavily fined for drunk driving electric scooter
Min Yoongi, better known as SUGA from BTS, has reportedly been slapped with a fine of KRW 15M (around $11,194) for riding an electric scooter while under the influence of alcohol.
Jungkook's documentary hits highest opening day for a K-pop act
BTS's youngest member, Jungkook's solo documentary, JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL has set a new record by earning the highest opening day box office for a K-pop act in 2024.
Jennie's fandom name isn't 'RUBIES': Agency dismisses confusion after controversy!
Fans of BLACKPINK's Jennie thought the K-pop star revealed her solo fandom name, "RUBIES," after a suspenseful 12-hour countdown on her official website.
BTS Jungkook's documentary is coming to Indian theaters this week
BTS member Jungkook is all set to unveil a new side of his life in the upcoming documentary, Jungkook: I Am Still.
Deepfake porn scandal: 'Squid Game's Park Gyu-young is latest victim
The deepfake pornography scandal in South Korea has claimed another victim, this time ensnaring K-drama actor Park Gyu-young.
BTS's RM solo documentary to debut at Busan Film Festival
BTS leader Kim Nam-joon aka RM's solo documentary, titled RM: Right People, Wrong Place, is set to make its big debut at the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in October.
Think being K-pop idol's easy? You should watch this series
K-Pop Idols, a new docuseries on Apple TV+, offers viewers an inside look into the lives and challenges of K-pop stars.
ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin resigns amid bullying, sexual harassment allegations
Min Hee-jin, the CEO of ADOR Entertainment, has resigned from her position following accusations of bullying and sexual harassment.
Forget medals, everyone's talking about Olympian Kim Yeji's look—here's why
South Korean sharpshooter Kim Yeji, a silver medalist in the women's 10-meter air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has emerged as an unexpected style icon.
9 months post-announcement, BLACKPINK's Rosé receives Billboard Music Awards trophy!
Rosé, a member of the popular K-pop group BLACKPINK, has finally been awarded the Top K-pop Touring Artist trophy at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs).
Big shake-up at HYBE: Park Ji-won resigns; new CEO revealed!
South Korean entertainment company HYBE is set to experience a change in leadership after its current CEO, Park Ji-won confirmed his decision to step down.
Who is Kim Beom-su, billionaire arrested for K-pop stock manipulation?
Kim Beom-su, the billionaire founder of South Korean tech giant Kakao Corp, was arrested yesterday.
BLACKPINK's big comeback announced! New album, tour set for 2025
K-pop sensation BLACKPINK is slated for a comeback in 2025, as announced by YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun-suk.
Did BLACKPINK's Lisa copy Travis? 'ROCKSTAR' under fire for plagiarism!
BLACKPINK's Lisa, who recently launched her own label, Lloud Company, is under scrutiny for alleged plagiarism in her debut solo music video ROCKSTAR.
SEVENTEEN's music is AI-free: Member-producer Woozi shuts down 'BBC's allegations
Woozi, a member and producer of the internationally acclaimed K-pop group SEVENTEEN, recently addressed rumors about the band using artificial intelligence (AI) in their music production.
How YoonA turned her Gangnam building into $10M profit machine
South Korean singer and actor YoonA, a member of the K-pop group Girls' Generation, has reportedly earned a profit of KRW 15B ($10M) from her real estate investment in Gangnam, Seoul.
'Don't want to respond': Nam Tae-hyun on ex-girlfriend's assault allegations
South Korean singer-songwriter Nam Tae-hyun has publicly addressed assault allegations made by his ex-girlfriend, Heart Signal 3's Seo Eun-woo, on social media.
BLACKPINK's Jennie confesses to indoor smoking in Italy, issues apology
BLACKPINK's Jennie sparked controversy recently when a clip from her latest vlog seemingly depicted her smoking or vaping indoors while filming in Capri, Italy.
K-pop buzz: HyunA-Yong Jun-hyung to get married soon? Agencies respond
K-pop sensations, HyunA and former Highlight member Yong Jun-hyung, who confirmed their relationship in January this year, are reportedly planning to tie the knot.