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Enhypen to appear on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
Following performance on US TV show, Enhypen will take Coachella stage Enhypen is expanding its presence on the global stage. On Sunday, the group shared an image via its official social media channels announcing its upcoming appearance on ABC’s "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in the US. The seven-member group is scheduled to appear on the show on April 10 at 11:35 p.m. EST. While the exact performance details remain unknown, the teaser featured the phrase “All this tension let your body” along with a melt
April 6, 2025 -
Hybe’s efforts to localize K-pop groups continue, this time in collaboration with YouTube creator Alan Chikin Chow
Global audition seeks aspiring singers, dancers, aged 18-28 for new multinational pop group by "Hybe America x AU" Hybe, the K-pop powerhouse behind BTS, is continuing its localization strategy by creating a new multinational pop group in partnership with popular YouTube creator Alan Chikin Chow, the company’s US branch announced Friday. K-pop localization, led by agencies such as Hybe, SM and JYP, involves creating idol groups tailored to regional markets by recruiting local members, using nati
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Aespa’s Karina performed with eye injury
In a livestream she hosted with Gisele on Thursday, Karina of aespa shared that she had torn her cornea. Gisele told fans about the injury and Karina admitted that she has been wearing a protective lens for a while. She was told to wear an eye patch but skipped it when performing at the Billboard Women in Music Awards last week in Los Angeles. She confessed that she had even worn a cosmetic lens over the protective barrier when on stage, and “frankly (felt) a bit dizzy,” before adding that thank
April 4, 2025 -
Babymonster to mark 1st debut anniversary
Babymonster unveiled a package to celebrate the first anniversary of its debut, said label YG Entertainment Thursday. The package includes a 224-page photograph book as well as a set of photo cards inspired by those shot with film camera. The photographs full of teen vibe capture the seven members behind the scenes throughout the year and are accompanied by handwritten messages from them. The septet is currently touring the world under the title “Hello Monsters.” They are set to go live in Yokoh
April 4, 2025 -
Red Velvet’s Wendy, Yeri leave label
Wendy and Yeri of Red Velvet have decided not to renew their contracts with label SM Entertainment. The management firm announced Friday that their contracts have concluded, but they will stay with the group and the firm will continue to support group activities. Yeri released a message the previous day hinting at the news and promising that she would stay true to her fans. The three other band members are staying with the label. Joy signed a contract in January, following Seulgi and Irene in 20
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What did judge have to say in first Ador v. NewJeans hearing?
Judge highlights unique nature of case, says ‘loss of trust’ requires careful interpretation The first court hearing in the contractual dispute between K-pop girl group NewJeans and its agency Ador ended without progress on Thursday, with the two sides remaining far apart on the possibility of reaching a settlement. The next court hearing is scheduled for June 5. The Seoul Central District Court held the initial hearing for Ador’s lawsuit seeking confirmation of the validity of its exclusive con
April 3, 2025 -
Close Your Eyes makes first appearance on K-pop scene
Formed through TV competition, rookie band presents ambitious debut album Another rookie boy band formed through a TV competition has made an ambitious debut, full of dreams to share its own music and story. Close Your Eyes — a seven-member boy band consisting of Jeon Min-wook, Ma Jingxiang, Jang Yeo-jun, Kim Sung-min, Song Seung-ho, Kenshin and Seo Kyoung-bae — is a multinational group that debuted through JTBC’s "Project 7," which aired from October to December 2024. “Our team name holds the m
April 3, 2025 -
Big Bang's Seungri denies launching business in China
Former K-pop star’s China visit sparks speculation over new business pursuits Seungri, a former member of K-pop boy band Big Bang, denied speculation on Thursday that he is preparing to launch a new business venture in China, addressing rumors that emerged earlier this week in local media reports. The former singer traveled to China last month, reportedly to explore new business opportunities. The trip sparked speculation that he was pursuing an entertainment or cultural project abroad, especial
April 3, 2025 -
Astro’s Cha Eunwoo takes 1st lead role in movie: report
Cha Eunwoo of Astro landed his first leading role in a movie, according to a local media report Thursday. He finalized his decision to star in the film tentatively titled "First Ride,” which follows four close friends on their first overseas trip together to mark turning 30. The singer and actor is currently shooting the Netflix comic action drama “The Wonder Fools,” playing the male lead with a superpower opposite Park Eunbin. Separately, members of Astro will put together an album in memory of
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Kwon Eunbi to release new single
Kwon Eunbi will be returning April 14 with digital single “Hello Stranger,” according to her agency Woollim Entertainment Wednesday. A teaser photograph uploaded to her official instagram account features a close up of her face illuminated by a single candle, and the phrase “Like a thief in the night” written in bloody red. The track follows her previous digital single, “Snowfall (feat. Coogie),” which was dropped in January. She hinted at the new single in an interview with a fashion magazine l
April 3, 2025 -
Babymonster logs 100m views with ‘Drip’ dance video
Babymonster surpassed 100 million views on YouTube with the performance video for “Drip,” label YG Entertainment said Thursday. It is the group’s ninth video to reach the milestone. The music video for the song amassed 200 million hits in February. “Drip” is the title track from the rookie girl group’s first studio album. The LP became its first entry on the Billboard 200, ranking No. 149, while the lead single ranked No. 16 and No. 30 on the Billboard Global excl. US and Global 200 charts, resp
April 3, 2025 -
NCT Dream to host fan meetup next month
NCT Dream will meet its fans for two days next month at a fan meetup, label SM Entertainment said Wednesday. As the event title “Dream Quest” suggests, the seven-member subunit is planning an adventure-themed meeting that will be held in Incheon on April 24-25. It will be almost 2 years since the septet hosted such an event at home. NCT Dream met and greeted fans in Japan in February through its first fan meeting in the country, “Dreamies’ Wonderland." The Japanese leg of its recent tour attract
April 3, 2025 -
Ahn Ji-young of Bol4 parts ways with agency after 10 years
Ahn Ji-young, a singer-songwriter and the sole remaining member of indie pop band Bol4, announced Monday that she has officially ended her contract with Shofar Entertainment, the agency she had been with for a decade. “Today, I am sharing the news that my 10-year journey with Shofar Entertainment has come to an end,” Ahn said via Instagram. “I gave my all every single day and now I feel both proud and relieved. Though this new beginning may bring some concern, I hope our fans will trust me and f
April 2, 2025 -
The K-pop promotion playbook: It's not one-size-fits-all in digital era
When K-pop idols release a new song or album, their promotional cycle typically follows a familiar pattern — teaser rollout, showcase, media appearances and interaction with fans through pop-up stores, then concerts and other events. While a digital-first apprach has become central to K-pop promotion, the strategies diverge significantly depending on a group’s popularity, agency resources and the platforms priorities. Unlike in the past, when television music shows and in-person fan events domi
April 2, 2025 -
Winner’s Song Min-ho admits negligent military service. MMA hints high possibility of his reenlistment
Song Min-ho, a member of boy group Winner under YG Entertainment, may be required to reenlist for his mandatory military duty, following allegations of negligent service during his term as a public service worker. The rapper admitted to most of the charges, including leaving his workplace during work hours without permission. The Military Manpower Administration confirmed Wednesday that it would issue an order for reenlistment covering the period Song failed to serve, should the allegations be s
April 2, 2025