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Music
Ive goes glamorous in ‘Ive Switch’ teaser images
Ive members are taking stunning to the next level in new teaser photos for their upcoming EP “Ive Switch.” Key points: ...
Carl Samson
Entertainment
Netflix’s ‘Super Rich in Korea’ docuseries gets new release date
Netflix has revealed the new release date for its docuseries “Super Rich in Korea,” hosted by Got7’s Bambam. Key points: ...
Bryan Ke
Uncategorized
NewJeans asks US court to reveal identity of YouTuber so they can sue them
K-pop group NewJeans wants Google to reveal the identity of a YouTuber allegedly spreading false information about them. Key points: ...
Ryan General
Watch: Ive drops teaser for second EP ‘Switch’
Ive has dropped a teaser for their second EP “Ive Switch,” setting a magical tone for their spring comeback. Key points: ...
BTS, NewJeans, Olivia Rodrigo among winners at 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
BTS, NewJeans and Olivia Rodrigo are among the winners at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Key points: ...
Michelle De Pacina
Aespa’s Karina, actor Lee Jae-wook break up 1 month after K-pop idol apologized for dating
Aespa member Karina and actor Lee Jae-wook have ended their relationship five weeks after it was made public and following extreme backlash ...
Big Ocean, first hearing-impaired K-pop group, set for debut
South Korea is set to unveil its first-ever hearing-impaired K-pop group, Big Ocean, this month. Key points: ...
Blackpink’s Lisa teases new solo album, unveils Seoul home in birthday video
Blackpink’s Lisa teased an upcoming solo album and potential collaborations with singer-songwriters Rosalia and Tyla. Key points: ...
Business
South Korea’s ramen exports on track to reach $1 billion in 2024
South Korea is anticipating breaking the $1 billion milestone for its ramen exports in 2024 after witnessing another record-breaking shipmen...
Blackpink becomes first K-pop girl group to surpass 1 billion Spotify streams
Blackpink has achieved a new milestone as their 2020 hit single “How You Like That” has surpassed 1 billion Spotify streams. Key points: ...
Aespa’s Karina apologizes to fans for dating in handwritten letter
Aespa member Karina apologized to fans in a handwritten letter one week after her label, SM Entertainment, confirmed that she and South Kore...
BTS’s Jin starts countdown for his return from mandatory military service
Many BTS fans, affectionately known as ARMYs, are celebrating in anticipation of Jin’s return to the spotlight after the singer initiated a ...
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ contestant, a former K-pop star, debuts solo
A “Squid Game: The Challenge” contestant who is a former K-pop idol has returned to the music scene as a solo artist. Background: Joel Jay L...
Chinese K-pop idol’s father had the most ‘dad’ response to son’s debut
Chinese K-pop idol Hanjin has shared how his father reacted to his recent debut as a member of boyband TWS. Finding inspiration: Hanjin, 18,...
American JYP K-pop group Vcha makes official debut
Vcha, the six-member global girl group formed through the “America2Korea” (“A2K”) competition series by JYP Entertai...
Watch: IU, BTS’ V share behind-the-scenes of ‘Love Wins All’ MV
K-pop singer IU has released a video showing moments of her shoot with BTS member V for the music video of her latest single “Love Wins All....
Ahyeon returns to Babymonster following recovery
Babymonster is back to its original seven-member lineup as Ahyeon returns after a brief exit. Breaking the news: YG Entertainment founder Ya...
Blackpink’s Jennie receives annual bouquet of blue roses from her mom
Each year, Blackpink’s Jennie marks her birthday with a heartwarming tradition: a bouquet of blue roses from her mother. Tradition of ...
Military
BTS’ RM, V complete basic military training
BTS members RM and V achieved a milestone this week as they successfully completed the basic training of South Korea’s mandatory military se...
Asia
Watch: TikToker plays BTS, Ive and anime songs with traditional Korean instrument
Meet Yageum Yageum, a Korean content creator bridging the gap between traditional and modern music. About the artist: Yageum Yageum, whose r...
Seoul to protect K-pop trainees from forced weight loss, plastic surgery
The city council of Seoul has enacted groundbreaking legislation that protects young K-pop trainees from forced weight loss and plastic surg...
Hybe cracks down on unauthorized use of BTS name and images
Powerhouse talent agency Hybe has intensified efforts to protect the intellectual property of K-pop supergroup BTS from unauthorized use. Wa...
Ive to release first English single ‘All Night’ featuring Saweetie
Ive will drop their first English single, “All Night,” next week. About the track: As heard from a teaser released on Tuesday, “All Night” a...
Itzy comeback dominates worldwide iTunes album charts
Itzy is making waves in their comeback as “Born to Be” tops global iTunes album charts. About the album: Itzy dropped “Bor...
Pledis Entertainment launches new boyband TWS
Pledis Entertainment, now part of HYBE Labels, has launched a new K-pop group called TWS, with a new album releasing this month. Who are TWS...
Group photos featuring BTS’ RM, V released by military training center
The Nonsan Korea Army Training Center on Thursday posted new group photos of its recruits, including BTS members RM and V. What they show: R...
South Korea to introduce ‘Hallyu visa’ for K-pop and K-drama fans
South Korea has unveiled plans to introduce a new visa catering specifically to fans of South Korean culture. About the Hallyu visa: South K...
NewJeans, Ive lead South Korea’s Melon year-end chart
Melon, South Korea’s top music platform, has released its 2023 year-end chart with NewJeans and Ive leading the top 10 spots. A win for girl...
Blackpink’s Jennie debuts own fashion label
Jennie has launched her own fashion company this week, marking the beginning of her “solo journey in 2024.” About the brand: Established las...
BTS docuseries makes its streaming debut
A new documentary series that spotlights BTS’s journey to global K-pop superstardom landed on Disney Plus this week. What it’s about: The ei...
EXO’s ‘The First Snow’ tops song charts globally 10 years after its release
Exo’s 2013 winter track “The First Snow” has gained renewed popularity a decade later, climbing up the music charts in Sou...
Japan
JYP Entertainment reveals new boy group Nexz
JYP Entertainment announced the members its newest boy group, Nexz, on Friday. About the group: The rookie J-pop group will consist of seven...
Itzy drops pre-comeback ‘Born to Be’ MV as 4 members
Itzy on Monday released the music video for “Born to Be,” the first song in their upcoming second Korean — and third overall — studio album ...
NewJeans to be 1st K-pop girl group to perform on ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’
ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced Wednesday that K-pop group NewJeans will be performing two of their songs on “Dick Clark’s New Year...
Watch: BTS members get on their knees to beg fans not to come to military enlistment location
BTS members RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook hosted a Weverse live session ahead of their upcoming military enlistment to officially say goodbye to...
Big Hit shares details on enlistment of BTS’ Jimin, Jungkook, RM and V
Big Hit Music on Tuesday shared some details about the looming military enlistment of BTS’ four remaining active members. No ARMYs all...
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