K-Pop: News
15 Jun 2023
Music IndustryBTS 'Beyond The Story' book pre-order details out; trailer released
K-pop is one of the most followed genres in global music and BTS is one of the most sought-after artists around the world. The boy band enjoys a huge fan following and in their 10th year, the band unveiled the trailer of their first official book, Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of BTS.
14 Jun 2023
Music IndustryASTRO Moonbin's mother pens note quashing 'rumors' surrounding his death
ASTRO Moonbin's untimely demise shook the K-pop world. From his peers to fans, everyone was left shell-shocked as the pop star passed away at the young age of 25.
13 Jun 2023
BTSBTS 10th anniversary special: How K-pop group 'paved the way'
BTS has become synonymous with being trailblazers in the K-pop scene, constantly setting new records and raising the bar for other acts to follow.
12 Jun 2023
Music IndustryK-pop: LOONA's HyunJin and ViVi join ex-BlockBerry Creative employee's agency
K-pop group LOONA's members and their fallout with their former agency BlockBerry Creative have been in the news for quite some time. Now, LOONA's HyunJin and ViVi have joined a new agency, called CTDENM, which has been established by a former employee of BlockBerry Creative.
12 Jun 2023
BTSJungkook falls asleep during live; 6M fans watch him sleep
When BTS's vocalist Jungkook conducts a live broadcast, ARMYs (BTS's fans) prepare themselves to expect the unexpected.
10 Jun 2023
Music IndustryTWICE: First-ever K-pop girl group to reach 1M US album-sales
TWICE, the renowned K-pop girl group, has scripted history by becoming the first-ever girl group to surpass 1M album sales in the US.
07 Jun 2023
Music IndustryK-pop: MelOn to be considered for Billboard's global music charts
South Korea's largest streaming platform MelOn is set to be considered for Billboard's global charts. The South Korean platform made an announcement and mentioned the same. This seems to be a good boost to the K-pop industry which enjoys a massive fan following all over the world.
06 Jun 2023
Music IndustryHappy birthday, HyunA: Chart-topping hits that define K-pop singer's legacy
HyunA—a multifaceted singer-songwriter—radiates as a brilliant star in the dazzling realm of the K-pop industry.
05 Jun 2023
Music IndustryEXO-CBX file complaint to Fair Trade Commission; SM Entertainment responds
Ever since EXO members Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen released a statement on terminating their contracts with agency SM Entertainment, fans have been monitoring every update.
05 Jun 2023
Music IndustryJihyo getting solo debut? TWICE unveils 'Killin' Me Good' teaser
K-pop is currently the hotcake in global music. From stellar music to a crazy fan following, it's getting it all!
04 Jun 2023
BTSIs BTS's Jungkook preparing to drop solo album? Find out
Jungkook fans, rejoice! The talented main vocalist of BTS is reportedly set to drop a solo album!
03 Jun 2023
Music IndustryTXT scripts history; ties NCT 127's Billboard 200 longest-charting record
K-pop boy band TXT (Tomorrow X Together) made waves with their debut EP The Dream Chapter: Star in 2019.
02 Jun 2023
BTSCinepolis India to livestream BTS Suga's 'D-Day' concert
K-pop is a global sensation and currently, BTS is one of the most followed boy bands. As the band is on a hiatus, fans are loving the work the artists are creating in their solo careers.
01 Jun 2023
NewsBytes#NewsBytesExplainer: What are Korean variety shows; how they became popular
Netflix's Squid Game, which featured contestants immersed in enigmatic deathly mini-games, enthralled audiences globally.
01 Jun 2023
LawsuitsSM Entertainment releases detailed new statement on EXO-CBX's contract termination
The K-pop world is taken by storm after EXO members Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen released a statement about terminating their contracts with their agency, SM Entertainment. Initially, the agency shared a statement responding to the trio's statement and called it "outside forces approaching their artists."
01 Jun 2023
Music IndustryEXO Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin to terminate 'slave contracts' with SM
K-pop is one of the most followed genres in the world and the group EXO enjoys a huge fan following. The group members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin formed a sub-unit named EXO-CBX.
31 May 2023
Music ConcertK-pop: SHINee to perform live in Seoul after 6 years
SHINee stans, it's time to assemble and welcome the OG stars on stage!
31 May 2023
BTSBTS to drop digital single 'Take Two' ahead of 10th-anniversary
BTS is gearing up to commemorate its 10th anniversary as a group on June 17 with an annual festival, Festa, in Seoul.
30 May 2023
BLACKPINK#NewsBytesExplainer: How did K-pop girl groups break into the scene
The ever-evolving K-pop music scene has captured the attention of audiences globally, with its perfectly synchronized choreographies, vibrant backgrounds, and catchy tunes.
30 May 2023
Social MediaLee Seung-gi deletes all Instagram posts; agency releases statement
K-pop and K-drama stans are very much devoted to their artists and they follow each and every minute update about them. Recently, actor Lee Seung-gi deleted all his Instagram posts, including his profile photo, leading to speculations of hacking among fans.
30 May 2023
South KoreaStray Kids '5 Star' breaks pre-album K-pop sales record
K-pop has taken the world by storm and the genre enjoys a massive fan following all over the globe. The boy band Stray Kids is gearing up for the release of their third full album, titled 5 Star, and now even before its release, it's shattering records left and right.
29 May 2023
BTS'Jimin is coming': ARMYs soar with anticipation after mysterious announcement
K-pop boy band BTS's official Twitter account, BANGTAN TV recently shared an intriguing post on Twitter that has captured the attention of BTS fans worldwide.
26 May 2023
Music IndustryHappy birthday, ITZY's Yeji: Videos that prove she's 'dancing queen'
K-pop star Yeji, the leader of ITZY is quite an all-rounder. Yeji holds a strong stage presence which is also complimented by her electrifying dance moves.
24 May 2023
BTSBTS J-Hope completes military enlistment training; shares selfie in uniform
BTS fans, it's time to rise as J-Hope has shared new photos.
23 May 2023
Cannes Film FestivalV, Lisa, Naomi Campbell's captivating picture sends fans into frenzy
Supermodel Naomi Campbell celebrated her 53rd birthday on Monday in style in Cannes.
22 May 2023
Music IndustryENHYPHEN releases 'Bite Me' music video from 'DARK BLOOD' album
ENHYPHEN stans, it's time for you all to assemble!
22 May 2023
Cannes Film FestivalBTS's V confirms Cannes debut: Notable K-artists debuting this year
It's official!
22 May 2023
Music IndustryHappy birthday, Suho: Reflecting greatest moments of EXO's esteemed leader
On Monday, the EXO-L fandom gathers to celebrate the 32nd birthday of one of K-pop's most cherished leaders, Kim Jun-myeon, affectionately known as Suho.
21 May 2023
BLACKPINKBLACKPINK 'Born Pink World Tour' becomes highest-grossing tour with $100M
BLACKPINK has garnered immense global popularity, igniting a worldwide frenzy that shows no signs of slowing down.
18 May 2023
Music IndustryHappy birthday, Taeyang: Celebrating monumental songs of the K-pop idol
Dong Young-bae, better known by his stage name Taeyang, is a sing-songwriter-dancer, who made his debut as a member of the boy band BIGBANG.
15 May 2023
BTS#ProtectJungkook trends: Fans express concern after singer receives death threats
K-pop band BTS has a highly devoted fanbase called ARMY, who stands by the group through thick and thin.
14 May 2023
Music Industry'End of era': 5 K-pop groups disbanded in 2023
K-pop girl group Everglow has been a hot topic on Twitter due to concerns about their future.
13 May 2023
BTS'Black Swan' crosses 400M Spotify streams: Revisiting BTS's most-streamed tracks
K-pop group BTS has been dominating the music industry since its debut in 2013, topping charts worldwide.
12 May 2023
Music IndustryIU's agency releases statement amid plagiarism accusation; condemning malicious intent
K-pop stars are always under scrutiny for their actions. With huge stardom comes huge responsibility and now IU has faced plagiarism accusations.
11 May 2023
Cannes Film FestivalBLACKPINK Jennie confirmed to attend Cannes for 'The Idol'
One of the most coveted film festivals, Cannes Film Festival is around the corner. The upcoming festival is going to be huge for K-pop stans as BLACKPINK's Jennie is set to attend the festival for The Idol.
11 May 2023
Music IndustryEXO Kai enlists for his mandatory service
K-pop stars are ruling the world and mesmerizing people with their music. Fans are absolute nerds about their favorite stars and monitor each update about them.
10 May 2023
JapanKCON Japan 2023: Everything you need to know
The much-awaited KCON, the biggest Korean convention and music festival, is back and better than ever!
10 May 2023
Music IndustryLucas leaves NCT and WayV; to focus on solo career
K-pop stars are enjoying huge fan following all over the world and now we have a heartbreaking update for the fans.
09 May 2023
Guinness World RecordsNewJeans breaks Guinness World Record: Tracing K-pop band's phenomenal journey
HYBE-owned ADOR label's newest girl group NewJeans has scripted history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the fastest K-pop act to reach 1B streams on Spotify.
08 May 2023
Music IndustryATEEZ's Wooyoung takes hiatus over injury: Recalling memorable live performances
K-pop boy band ATEEZ's member Wooyoung will be taking a temporary hiatus from all activities due to an ankle injury, informed the group's agency KQ Entertainment on Monday.
