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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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StayC ushers in new era with bold transformation
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Everglow’s Wang Yiren alleges she has not received any income since debut 6 years ago
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Blackpink’s Jennie marks 1st solo entry on Billboard 200 at No. 7
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Le Sserafim’s ‘Hot’ makes waves on global charts
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ONF to visit Taiwan, Japan
Boy band ONF will visit fans in Taiwan and Japan in the following months, agency WM Entertainment said Wednesday. The six members will greet fans at a series of events including a mini showcase and autograph sessions, in Taiwan next week and in Japan in April. The group is promoting the first installment of its second studio album “ONF: My Identity,” which came out in February. The main track from the album, “The Stranger,” earned them first place on a television music chart show in Korea, a fir
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BTS’ J-Hope enters Billbaord’s Hot 100 at No. 66
J-Hope of BTS landed his sixth solo entry on Billboard’s Hot 100 as the digital single “Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)” debuted at No. 66. He first made the main singles chart in 2019 with “Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)” which ranked No. 81. In 2022, both the main tracks from his first solo album “Jack In The Box,” “More” and “Arson,” entered it at No. 82 and No. 96, respectively. Single “On The Street (with J. Cole)” from 2023 claimed the No. 60 spot. In February, he appeared on the chart wi
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Are Southeast Asian K-pop idols opening doors the way Chinese idols once did?
SM Entertainment says China remains a target market K-pop’s global expansion has long relied on a diverse mix of members, but the industry is now seeing a shift in recruitment trends. Where Chinese members were once considered essential for tapping into the massive Chinese market, major agencies are increasingly debuting Southeast Asian members — a move industry insiders say is not about replacing China, but rather about seeking stability and tapping into the region’s growing influence. In the 2
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Blackpink’s Jennie places 3 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100
Three tracks from Blackpink Jennie's studio album "Ruby" landed on the Billboard’s Hot 100 chart at the same time. The main track “Like Jennie” and Dua Lipa collaboration “Handlebars” debuted at No. 83 and No. 80 while “ExtraL (feat. Doechii)” made it back at No. 99. Jennie is the first K-pop solo female artist to have three songs on the chart in the same week. Five songs from the 15-track album have now entered the chart, as prereleases “Mantra” and “Love Hangover (feat. Dominic Fike)” ranked N
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BTS’ Jimin wins 1st iHeartRadio trophy with solo single
Jimin of BTS cinched his first solo win at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. His solo single “Who” was named K-Pop song of the year by the annual music awards held in Los Angeles on Monday. He has won trophies at the awards show for seven years in a row as part of BTS, but this is the first trophy he received as a soloist. “Who” is the main track from his second solo album “Muse.”The single has extended his record for the longest stay on Billboard’s Hot 100 for a K-pop artist, even surpassing t
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N.Flying to hold first full-group concert in 2 years
N.Flying is returning to the stage for its first full-group concert since "&Con3," held in January 2023. FNC Entertainment announced Tuesday through its official social media channels that N.Flying will hold "&Con4: Full Circle" at Olympic Hall in Seoul Olympic Park from May 9 to 11 and at KBS Busan Hall in Busan on July 5. The concert's title signifies the cycle formed as N.Flying returns after a period of change and growth, reuniting with fans who have awaited them. This concert will be the gr
March 18, 2025