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Entertainment
‘Bastions’: Animated superhero series with music from BTS heads to CrunchyRoll
Anime streamer Crunchyroll has announced the acquisition of the upcoming animated superhero series “Bastions,” featuring new music from BTS....
Daniel Anderson
LE SSERAFIM releases first studio album ‘Unforgiven’
K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM released their first studio album, as well as a music video for the album’s title track, on Monday. The t...
LE SSERAFIM reveal tracklist for new album ‘Unforgiven’
K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM recently revealed the tracklist for their upcoming album, “Unforgiven.” On Monday, Source Music, th...
Isa Peralta
BTS, LE SSERAFIM, AleXa to release new songs for animated superhero series ‘Bastions’
BTS will be releasing a new song as part of the soundtrack for the upcoming South Korean 3D animated series, “Bastions.” The K-pop groupR...
LE SSERAFIM to return with first studio album ‘Unforgiven’
K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM are set to make a comeback next month. A teaser posted on Sunday by the quintet’s label, HYBE, reveals that the...
Business
HYBE expected to net $87 million after selling all of its SM Entertainment shares
K-pop company HYBE announced its intention to sell its entire 15.8% stake in rival talent agency SM Entertainment to South Korean internet g...
LE SSERAFIM’s Yunjin releases new solo single ‘피어나도록 (love you twice)’
LE SSERAFIM’s Huh Yunjin released her third self-composed solo track, “피어나도록 (love you twice),” on Tuesday. The song’s Korean title is a nod...
Hybe drops takeover bid for SM Entertainment after talks with Kakao
South Korean entertainment company Hybe has pulled out of its takeover bid for SM Entertainment. The K-pop agency behind acts such as BTS, ...
Kakao makes near-$1 billion tender offer for SM Entertainment in challenge to Hybe
South Korean tech giant Kakao has announced a bid to acquire up to 35% of SM Entertainment shares, which, if successful, would make them the...
HYBE publishes open letter upon completed acquisition of SM Entertainment
HYBE CEO Park Ji-won has published an open letter discussing his company’s completed acquisition of the majority stake in its competit...
Kim Chae-won dating rumor debunked after photo revealed to be doctored
K-pop idol Kim Chae-won, a member of the girl group LE SSERAFIM, was the subject of a dating rumor that has since been debunked. The rumor ...
From ‘FEARLESS’ to ‘ANTIFRAGILE’: LE SSERAFIM return with first comeback
K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM made their first comeback on Monday with their mini-album “ANTIFRAGILE.” Their latest release includes five t...
Culture
Le Sserafim fans accuse Japanese show of sexism and harassment toward Sakura and Kazuha
South Korean netizens were up in arms over a Japanese TV host’s alleged inappropriate questions for Le Sserafim members Sakura and Kazuha. ...
Ryan General
Former Le Sserafim member Kim Ga-ram allegedly issues new statement maintaining innocence amid bullying accusations
Former Le Sserafim member Kim Ga-ram allegedly issued a new statement on Wednesday denying the bullying allegations that led to the termina...
Le Sserafim’s Yunjin releases self-produced song ‘Raise y_our glass’
Le Sserafim member Yunjin, 20, released a self-produced song titled “Raise y_our glass” on Tuesday. The song is accompanied by a vlog-sty...
Kim Ga-ram removed from Le Sserafim, contract terminated by Hybe
South Korean labels Hybe and Source Music both issued statements today announcing that they have terminated their exclusive contracts with ...
Music
Hybe dismisses barrage of bullying accusations against Le Sserafim member Kim Garam as ‘one-sided’
Hybe released a joint statement with Source Music to address the recent allegations against Le Sserafim member Kim Garam, 16, and her hiatu...
Bryan Ke
Hybe’s new girl group Le Sserafim debuts with album and title track ‘Fearless’
K-pop girl group Le Sserafim debuted today with their album and title track “Fearless.” They are the first girl group jointly managed by l...