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Music
YG Entertainment draws criticism over new auditions after Babymonster debut
YG Entertainment has stirred controversy for announcing auditions for new talents shortly after debuting their latest girl group last week. ...
Michelle De Pacina
Blackpink renews contract with YG Entertainment
All four members of Blackpink have renewed their contract with YG Entertainment, the label confirmed on Wednesday. Ending rumors: The news o...
Bryan Ke
Entertainment
Babymonster shatters YouTube records with explosive MV debut
BABYMONSTER’s phenomenal debut come amid a lack of traditional promotional activities like press conferences and music show appearances ...
Ryan General
Babymonster tops iTunes charts in 14 countries with debut single
K-pop girl group Babymonster debuted on Monday with the release of their single “Batter Up.” What the group is saying: Babymonst...
Carl Samson
Babymonster drops teaser for debut MV ‘Batter Up’, renames one member
YG Entertainment on Thursday dropped a teaser from Babymonster’s debut music video, “Batter Up,” after announcing a stage name change for on...
Report: 2 Blackpink members renew non-exclusive contracts with YG
The label has since issued an official statement reiterating that nothing is confirmed and discussions are ongoing ...
YG trainee quits Babymonster days before highly anticipated debut
BabyMonster, YG Entertainment’s first girl group since BLACKPINK, will debut with one less member later this month. What’s up: Ahyeon, one o...
Sandara Park explains why she thinks Filipinos make great dates
Singer and actor Sandara Park recently opened up about the possibility of herself dating a foreigner, specifically a Filipino. What she said...
Babymonster’s debut set for Nov. 27, YG Entertainment announces
Babymonster, YG Entertainment’s first girl group in seven years, will debut on Nov. 27, the label has announced. Teasers released: The K-pop...
Crime
K-pop legend G-Dragon under investigation for illegal drug use
K-pop soloist and former BIGBANG leader G-Dragon, 35, has been booked by the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency for illegal drug use, accord...
YG Entertainment announces debut of new girl group Babymonster
YG Entertainment on Tuesday made announcements regarding its highly anticipated girl group, BABYMONSTER. Debut: The septet, whose members we...
The Black Label to produce new girl group from Mnet competition series
South Korean television channel Mnet has announced a collaboration between its upcoming reality competition series “I-LAND 2” and YG Enterta...
Daniel Anderson
2NE1’s Sandara Park makes music comeback after 6-year hiatus
K-pop sensation Sandara Park has made her return to the music scene with the release of a new mini-album, marking her first solo endeavor in...
Video allegedly captures BTS’ V and BlackPink’s Jennie on a date in Paris
On Wednesday night, BTS’ V and BlackPink’s Jennie were allegedly caught on camera during a romantic date in Paris, France. The original vid...
Iris Jung
YG Entertainment’s new girl group BABYMONSTER release pre-debut song
YG Entertainment’s newest girl group, BABYMONSTER, released their pre-debut song “Dream” on Sunday. They also released a music video for “Dr...
Isa Peralta
Watch: YG Entertainment reveals final line-up for girl group BABYMONSTER
YG Entertainment has announced the final line-up of its upcoming girl group, BABYMONSTER. It was revealed through a video hosted by YG Ent...
YG Entertainment addresses rumors BLACKPINK’s Rosé dating Kang Dong-won
BLACKPINK’s agency, YG Entertainment, has issued a statement denying the dating rumors between BLACKPINK member Rosé and South Korean ...
S. Korea national security advisor resigns after alleged Blackpink White House invite blunder
South Korean National Security Advisor Kim Sung-han has resigned amid allegations he did not relay information about Blackpink’s invit...
S. Korean alt-rock singer-songwriter LØREN releases debut EP with 88rising
South Korean alt-rock singer LØREN released his debut EP “Put Up a Fight” on Friday. The 28-year-old artist, who has previously worked on t...
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo reveals solo single release date
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has recently announced the release date of her highly anticipated debut solo single. On her social media accounts, such a...
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo begins filming music video in ‘strict secrecy’ for solo single
YG Entertainment revealed on Tuesday that BLACKPINK’s Jisoo is currently shooting the music video for her solo single. The agency shared mo...
BLACKPINK’s Lisa sets three new world records
Guinness World Records announced on Tuesday that Lisa of BLACKPINK has set three new world records. According to the company, the “La...
Fans celebrate reports that BLACKPINK’s Lisa offered $81 million to leave YG Entertainment
Before you read: YG Entertainment shuts down claims BLACKPINK moving to subsidiary label With BLACKPINK’s contract with YG Entertainme...
G-Dragon surprise announcement video teases new album
BIGBANG member G-Dragon has announced that he is preparing to release a new album in 2023. In a video message to his fans on Sunday, the 3...
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo to release her debut solo album this year
YG Entertainment has confirmed that BLACKPINK member Jisoo’s solo debut album will be released this year. The South Korean entertainment ag...
YG Entertainment shuts down claims BLACKPINK moving to subsidiary label
YG Entertainment is shutting down claims that BLACKPINK is transferring to their subsidiary label, The Black Label. On Thursday, reports fr...
iKON leaves YG Entertainment after 7 years
Boy group iKON has terminated their exclusive contract with label YG Entertainment in a mutual agreement, ending a seven-year partnership. ...
YG Entertainment announces new girl group to debut in 2023
YG Entertainment recently posted a teaser image on social media of their upcoming girl group. The image, which was shared on Thursday, show...
BLACKPINK’s agency asks police to investigate leaked private photos of group member Jennie
South Korean entertainment agency YG Entertainment made an official statement on Monday to threaten legal action against those who spread t...
Blackpink to ‘Born Pink’: New music announcement trailer drops
K-pop superstars Blackpink dropped a new announcement trailer on Sunday which included a time frame for their upcoming music, new album and...
K-pop boy group Winner goes on a summer ‘Holiday’ in newest comeback album
YG Entertainment boy group Winner returns today, July 5, with their latest summer mini album “Holiday” and lead track “I Love U.” It is th...
Fans accuse Blackpink’s entertainment agency of discriminating against Lisa because she isn’t Korean
Blackpink fans, also known as Blinks, have flooded Twitter with the hashtag #YGLetLisaDoHerWork because of their belief that Blackpink membe...
Bianca Gray
News
BLACKPINK Fans Outraged After Learning Rosé is Allegedly the Most Mistreated Member of the Group
BLACKPINK fans — affectionately known as BLINKs — gathered in solidarity to support Rosé, who is allegedly suffering from mistreatment under...