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K-pop acts to shine at Lollapalooza Chicago
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More Southeast Asians are debuting as K-pop idols. What’s driving this trend?
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NewJeans to proceed with ComplexCon Hong Kong under Ador’s management
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StayC ushers in new era with bold transformation
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2PM’s Lee Junho parts ways with JYP
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Everglow’s Wang Yiren alleges she has not received any income since debut 6 years ago
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What’s next for NewJeans?
Girl group says it will focus on April 3 hearing NewJeans, currently embroiled in a legal dispute with agency Ador over their exclusive contract, abruptly announced a temporary suspension of all activities on stage in Hong Kong Sunday after their performance. The announcement follows a court order two days earlier, prohibiting independent promotions. The group is expected once again to assert the legitimacy of their contract termination during the main lawsuit hearing, scheduled for April 3. On
March 24, 2025 -
TXT’s Beomgyu to drop 1st solo mixtape
Beomgyu of Tomorrow X Together is poised to release his first solo mixtape “Panic” on March 27, label Big Hit Music said Monday. “More people than we think go about a day feeling as if they are going to get lost, desolate like they are walking in a long tunnel,” Beomgyu wrote in a message accompanying the cover image of dandelions. He, too, had those days and made it through consoled by music, he confided, expressing hope that his voice and his songs could reach listeners’ hearts and be a source
March 24, 2025 -
NewJeans to proceed with ComplexCon Hong Kong under Ador’s management
NewJeans will go ahead with their scheduled performance at ComplexCon Hong Kong this Sunday under the management of Ador, following a court ruling that temporarily bars the girl group from pursuing independent activities under the new name, NJZ. The group originally planned to perform without Ador after unilaterally terminating their exclusive contract with the agency in November. However, following Friday’s injunction decision in favor of Ador, NewJeans confirmed Friday that they would particip
March 21, 2025 -
Court bars NewJeans from independent activities until ruling on Ador dispute
The Seoul Central District Court ruled Friday in favor of Ador in its legal dispute with girl group NewJeans, temporarily barring the group from pursuing independent activities under its new name, NJZ. NewJeans began independent activities after ending their contracts with Ador in November, citing a breach of exclusivity. In January, Ador filed an injunction to block the group’s solo activities and assert its role as their management agency. The court granted Ador’s request for an injunction to
March 21, 2025 -
Super Junior celebrates 20th anniversary
Super Junior is launching a reality show to mark two decades in music. In the 10-part show, the members will put together a list of things they want to do, and figure out ways to make each and every one of them happen, including a visit to a jjimjilbang, a housewarming party and a self-organized trip. In the first episode that airs on Friday, they gather up for the first pick, a photo exhibit. The show will be followed by a series of events including an album, a pop-up store and a tour. The band
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Monsta X’s I.M to release solo single
I.M of Monsta X will drop solo digital single “Don’t Speak” on March 28, Sony Music Entertainment Korea said Friday. The singer unveiled the song onstage in January at his solo encore concert in Seoul. He is set to host two more live shows each in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan next month, also billed as encore gigs for his solo international tour “Off The Beat.” The tour began in Seoul in May last year and took the performer to 17 more cities — four in Europe, nine in North America and four in Asia. In
March 21, 2025 -
NCT’s Mark to host listening party for solo set
NCT member Mark will give fans the first taste of his solo efforts at an exclusive gathering, his label SM Entertainment said Thursday. The listening party, named “Mark’s Homecoming,” will be held on April 3. He will share a playlist of songs from solo album “The Firstfruit” he curated and have a candid chat about putting together the album and working on songs. The musician will also perform acoustic versions of the new music. As the event title suggests, he will welcome the audience by treatin
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Blackpink’s ‘Lovesick Girls’ hits 800m views on YouTube
The music video for Blackpink’s “Lovesick Girls” surpassed 800 million views on YouTube as of Thursday, label YG Entertainment said. The visual is the quartet’s 13th video to reach the milestone. “Lovesick Girls” fronted its first full album “The Album” alnog with “How You Like That.” The single hit Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 59 while the album debuted on Billboard 200 at No. 2 and stayed for 10 weeks in total. The LP also entered UK’s Official Albums Top 100 at No. 2 and spent six more weeks on
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Everglow’s Wang Yiren alleges she has not received any income since debut 6 years ago
K-pop idol's China-based agency could not be reached for comment Wang Yiren, a Chinese member of K-pop girl group Everglow, has revealed that she has not received any income since her debut six years ago. "I love performing on stage, but in reality, my income is zero. Since my debut, I have never received any payment — I am essentially a worker earning zero won," Wang said, during a conversation with fans on the online fan platform, Bubble, Tuesday. Despite her financial struggles, she expressed
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Dragon Pony presents energetic youth, vibrant band sound
Rising band returns with 2nd EP full of self-produced tracks Dragon Pony released its 2nd EP “Not Out,” with a message of support for to all young people striving to achieve their dreams. The quartet, debuted September 2024, consists of vocalist An Tae-gyu, guitarist Kwon Se-hyuk, bassist Pyun Sung-hyun and drummer Ko Gang-hun. The band’s 2nd EP is the first release since its debut album six months ago. “If our debut album was an introduction to the kind of music we aim to create, this album ref
March 20, 2025 -
2PM’s Lee Junho parts ways with JYP
Lee Junho of 2PM will leave label JYP Entertainment after 17 years, the company said Thursday. The two parties decided not to renew the contract that will expire next month, but the label will continue to oversee his activities in Japan where he has released seven EPs as a solo singer. Lee returned from Sao Paulo earlier this month after greeting his fans for two days at his solo fan concert “Midnight Sun.” The Brazilian capital was the last stop for the tour that began in Incheon, Korea and too
March 20, 2025 -
G-Dragon unveils solo tour plan
G-Dragon announced initial plans for his upcoming solo world tour via agency Galaxy Corporation on Thursday. According to the poster unveiled, he is planning to hit the stage at Tokyo Dome May 10-11. After the two-date show, he will visit seven more cities in Asia: from Bulacan, Philippines and Osaka, Japan to Macao, Taipei and Hong Kong as well as Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. The artist will be performing at Tokyo Dome and Kyocera Dome in Osaka for the first time in about eight years, since his pr
March 20, 2025 -
aespa wins big at MTV VMAs Japan
At the Video Music Awards Japan 2025, hosted by MTV, aespa won four trophies. At the award ceremony held in Yokohama, Japan on Wednesday, the four members picked up trophies for: Artist of the Year and Best Group Video (International) for “Whiplash,” as well as Best Dance Video and Best K-Pop Video for “Supernova” and “Armageddon,” respectively. The quartet recorded the most achievements at the awards show for female musicians. “We are happy that our music has reached so many people,” said the b
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Riize to return in May with 1st LP: report
Riize is preparing to drop its first studio album in May, according to a local media report on Wednesday. Label SM Entertainment confirmed the news following the report. The album comes about 11 months after its first EP “Riizing,” which not only sold over a million in the first week, but also set a career-high for the rookie boy band at 1.25 million copies sold. The album topped iTunes' Top Albums chart in 10 regions as well as Oricon’s Daily and Weekly album rankings. Lead single “Boom Boom Ba
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K-pop acts to shine at Lollapalooza Chicago
From Twice to KickFlip, several K-pop groups to take the stage at Lollapalooza Chicago Several K-pop artists are set to perform at Lollapalooza Chicago, with Twice named as a headliner, sharing the spotlight with global pop stars such as Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, Sabrina Carpenter, and Gracie Abrams. Lollapalooza, which began in Chicago in 1991, is a renowned music festival held in various locations worldwide, including the US, France, Germany, Chile and Brazil. This year’s Chicago edition will tak
March 19, 2025