SM founder’s new label A2O Entertainment Korea to hold first open audition
A2O Entertainment Korea, founded by Lee Soo Man, SM Entertainment’s founder and former executive producer, will hold its first open audition. This marks the first official project Lee has planned and overseen since a noncompete restriction barring him…
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JYP CHINA, CJ ENM, And Tencent Music Co-Establish ONECEAD To Manage MODYSSEY
JYP Entertainment’s China subsidiary JYP CHINA will partner with CJ ENM and Tencent Music Entertainment to establish ONECEAD Entertainment. ONECEAD’s name combines the meaning of JYP Entertainment’s motto “Leader in Entertainment” with CJ ENM’s core…
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KCON 2026 Announces LA And Japan Dates
The dates for KCON 2026 have been revealed! KCON is a major convention and music festival that celebrates Korean pop culture and entertainment in various cities across the globe, and it includes concerts featuring performances by popular K-pop artists.…
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BTS The 5th Album To Release On March 20th
BTS The 5th Album is set to release on Friday, March 20th at 1pm. BTS’s upcoming album marks the first album released by the group in three years and nine months, according to BigHit Music: “The members were deeply involved in the creation of…
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BTS’s “Boy With Luv feat. Halsey” Becomes 2nd K-Pop Boy Group MV To Hit 1.9 Billion Views
BTS has just achieved an impressive feat on YouTube! On January 4 at around 2:50 p.m. KST, BTS’s music video for their 2019 hit “Boy With Luv” (featuring Halsey) surpassed 1.9 billion views on YouTube, making it the second Korean boy group music video…
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Ador files 43.1 billion won damages lawsuit against NewJeans’ Danielle, her family, and Min Hee-jin
Ador has filed a lawsuit against former New Jeans member Danielle, her family, and former CEO Min Hee-jin for approximately 43.1 billion won (€22.3 Million) in damages. According to Newsis on the 30th, the lawsuit filed by Adore against Danielle, his…
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G Dragon and Jennie Win Daesangs At MMA 2025 + Full Winner List
This year’s Melon Music Awards has come to a close! The Melon Music Awards 2025 were held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul today, December 20. G-Dragon won big with seven awards including three Daesang (Grand Prize) awards, Song of the Year, Artist of the…
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Watch: ILLIT Takes 1st Win For “NOT CUTE ANYMORE” On “Music Bank”
ILLIT has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “NOT CUTE ANYMORE”! On the December 5 episode of KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were RIIZE‘s “Fame” and ILLIT’s “NOT CUTE ANYMORE.” ILLIT ultimately took the…
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Melon Music Awards 2025 Announces Nominees
The Melon Music Awards (MMA) 2025 has revealed this year’s nominees! Only music released between October 31, 2024 and November 19, 2025 was eligible for this year’s awards. With the exception of the Millions Top 10 awards and the Track Zero Choice award,…
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Hwasa Takes First No. 1 on Billboard Korea Hot 100 with “Good Goodbye”
Singer Hwasa has the honour of becoming the first No. 1 on the ‘Billboard Korea Hot 100’. On the ‘Billboard Korea Hot 100’ chart, a new chart established by Billboard headquarters and Billboard Korea for the 6th, released by…
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Billboard Korea Launches New Global and Domestic Charts Reflecting K-Music
Billboard unveils ‘Billboard Korea Global K-Songs,’ the first global K-music chart supported by Billboard, and ‘Billboard Korea Hot 100,’ highlighting major hits in the Korean market. Billboard Korea, in partnership with Billboard…
Read MoreWinners Of Mama Day 1
CHAPTER 1 hosted by Park Bo Gum, gave out two of the Daesang (Grand Prize) winners, with ENHYPEN taking home Fans’ Choice of the Year and Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” winning Song of the Year. ENHYPEN also won Favorite Global Artist and Fans’ Choice Top…
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Live: Mama Awards Day 1
The 2025 Mama Awards day 1 is happening today at 7:30 KST at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. Follow along below for all the latest:
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US court approves identity disclosure regarding SEVENTEEN malicious commenter lawsuit
A U.S. federal court accepted the request by all 13 members of the group Seventeen and their agency HYBE to obtain the identities of those who spread malicious posts. With this decision, X (formerly Twitter) and Google will hand over the personal…
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Stray Kids and Twice receive Platinum certifications from RIAA
K-pop groups Stray Kids and Twice received Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on Wednesday after each selling over 1 million units of its singles. The RIAA announced on its official website that Stray Kids’…
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HYBE Chairman Bang Si Hyuk questioned five times by police over alleged stock manipulation scheme
Amid the ongoing investigation into alleged pre-IPO stock fraud by Bang Si-hyuk, the founder and chair of K-pop powerhouse Hybe, police have summoned him for questioning five times, according to reports on Tuesday. The Seoul Metropolitan Policy…
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NCT’s Jaemin, IVE’s An Yu Jin, And DAY6’s Young K Confirmed As MCs For 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon
The lineup of the three MCs for the ‘2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon’ has been confirmed. DAY6’s Young K, IVE’s An Yujin , and NCT DREAM’s Jae-min have been confirmed as the three MCs who will host the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon that will…
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Yue Hua Entertainment Renamed to YH Entertainment
Yuehua Entertainment is preparing for a new leap by changing its company name. On the 17th, Yuehua Entertainment announced the name change to YH Entertainment, marking a new beginning. YH Entertainment, an abbreviation of “Your Hope Here…
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Min Hee-jin Respects NewJeans’ Decision to Return to Agency
Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin expressed her support for the NewJeans members who announced their intention to return to their agency the previous day. In a statement released on the 13th, Min stated: “The members’ decision to return together…
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All five members of NewJeans are returning to Ador
On November 12th, Minji, Hanni, and Danielle have announced through an official statement, “After careful discussion, we have decided to return to Ador” The three members stated: One member is currently in Antarctica, which delayed the…
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Xlov Recreates Iconic Memes Via Fan Call
Xlov the iconic boy group has recreated iconic memes via fan call with X user @onewethv. Xlov is from 257 entertainment and recently released their first mini album “UXLXVE” with the title track Rizz. The group has four members: Wumuti, Rui, Hyun, and…
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Former fromis_9 member Lee Seo Yeon to debut as a solo artist under H1GHR MUSIC
Former fromis_9 member Lee Seo Yeon will make her solo debut soon under H1GHR MUSIC On November 7 KST, H1GHR MUSIC unveiled a series of mood teasers for Lee Seo Yeon’s solo debut album. The teasers hinted at Lee Seo Yeon’s mature…
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Ex-TEENTOP Member Chair Of Idol Union Committee
It’s been reported that former TEEN TOP member C.A.P is serving as chair of the ‘Idol Labor Union Preparatory Committee’. On November 7 KST, entertainment agency Modern Berry Korea confirmed, “It’s true that our artist Bang…
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Min Hee-jin’s side Reacts To Source Music Claims
Former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin ‘s side refuted Source Music’s defamation claims. Source Music argued that Min’s statements at a press conference last year—claiming, “I picked NewJeans” and “The promise to debut them as HYBE’s first girl group…
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Kpop Demon Hunters Gets Multiple Grammys
As revealed by The Recording Academy yesterday November 7th. Kpop Demon Hunters have gained multiple Grammy nominations. KPop Demon Hunters is a 2025 American animated musical film directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. It was produced by Sony…
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Katseye Nominated For Two Grammys
As revealed by The Recording Academy today, November 8th. Global Girl Group Katseye has received its very first Grammy nominations. The first category Katseye is nominated in is Best New Artist, as described by the Recording Academy: “This category…
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BAE173’s Doha files court injunction requesting the suspension of contract with PocketDol Studio
According to media outlet ‘The Fact’ on November 6 KST, BAE173’s Doha has filed a court injunction requesting the suspension of his exclusive contract with PocketDol Studio. The BAE173 member claimed, “PocketDol Studio failed to…
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Police decide not to file Min Hee-jin’s complaint against HYBE to prosecution
Police decided not to file Min Hee-jin’s complaint against HYBE to the prosecution, concluding that Min Hee-jin could not prove that she had handed in her laptop to the company, and they stated it was legal for HYBE to read her work emails.…
Read MoreHYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk questioned over IPO fraud allegations
Police questioned HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk for a third time on Wednesday over suspicions of violating the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act. The financial crime unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said that it was…
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The 2025 MAMA AWARDS has unveiled its presenter lineup!
On November 4, the 2025 MAMA AWARDS revealed its star-studded presenter lineup including actors, musicians, variety show favorites, and rising stars. The lineup includes Go Youn Jung, Noh Sang Hyun, Roh Yoon Seo, Park Hyung Sik, Shin Seung Hun, Shin Ye…
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Kangta launches new SM sub-label ‘SMArt,’ to lead as executive producer
Singer Kangta (under SM Entertainment) has launched a new SM sub-label called SMArt and will serve as its executive producer.
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Im Si Wan Signs With THEBLACKLABEL + Poses For New Profile Photos
Im Si Wan has found a new agency to call home!
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WakeOne appoints Nam So-young, former SM Entertainment CEO, as CEO.
Under CEO Nam’s leadership, Wake One will reorganize its existing system into a two-center system that precisely supports each artist’s individuality and growth direction. Center 1 will be dedicated to the boy group ZEROBASEONE and girl group izna,…
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Court Rules NewJeans' Contracts With ADOR To Be Valid + Members & ADOR Respond
ADOR’s exclusive contracts with the NewJeans members have been ruled valid.
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American Song Contest Winner AleXa Reportedly Heading To Melodifestivalen 2026
AleXa, the Oklahoma-born K-pop idol who won NBC’s American Song Contest in 2022, will compete in Sweden’s Melodifestivalen next year, according to a report by Aftonbladet.
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