‘BTS Dance Teacher’ Dismissed from HYBE after Uncovering a 5 Billion KRW Fraud A dance trainer known for working with BTS has been fired from HYBE for alleged fraud and embezzlement. According to the music industry on the 21st, HYBE became aware of the misconduct of dance trainer A, affiliated with their label Big Hit […]
The group BTS has initiated the military service procedures for RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook to fulfill their mandatory military duties, according to their agency, Big Hit Music. The members are preparing for military service, and further details will be announced as they are determined. The agency requested warm support and unwavering love until the […]
Blackpink attended the state banquet hosted by President Yoon Suk-yeol at Buckingham Palace in the UK. On the 21st (local time), a state banquet prepared by King Charles III was held at Buckingham Palace. Blackpink, with all four members, attended the state banquet at Buckingham Palace. Each member, dressed in different outfits, appeared smiling and […]
Blackpink will continue group activities, but individual contracts with YG Entertainment are yet to be finalized. Two members have agreed to continue as a group and signed contracts with YG, while the status of contracts for the remaining members is unclear. YG confirmed ongoing negotiations in a recent quarterly report. Some members, including Lisa, have […]
Groups Stray Kids and Newjeans followed in the footsteps of BTS, holding congratulatory performances and winning awards at the ‘2023 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs).’ The awards ceremony took place on the morning of the 20th (Korean time) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in a non-face-to-face format. The ‘Billboard Music Awards’ is […]
HYBE and Gefen Records have concluded the 12-week audition program ‘The Debut: Dream Academy’ by selecting the final six members for the global girl group ‘KATSEYE.’ The members, Sophia (Philippines), Lara (USA), Yoonchae (Korea), Megan (USA), Daniella (USA), and Manon (Switzerland), will debut under the name ‘KATSEYE.’ The group’s debut was announced during the live […]
SM Entertainment is making a significant move into the European market by partnering with UK entertainment company MOON&BACK to debut a British boy group for global activities. The strategic collaboration was announced on the 16th at SM’s headquarters in Seoul, where the signing ceremony took place with SM’s representatives, including CEO Jang Cheol-hyeok and CBO […]
The global journey of individuals aspiring to realize their K-pop girl group dreams has commenced with the online announcement event for the SBS program ‘Universe Ticket’ on the SBS NOW YouTube channel on the 16th at 2 PM. The event included PD Lee Hwan-jin, PD Yoo Hwa, and guests Yoonha, Hyoyeon, Kim Sejeong, Rian, and […]
The group SEVENTEEN is capturing global attention as the first K-pop artist to stand at the UNESCO headquarters. SEVENTEEN arrived in Paris on the 12th for the ‘UNESCO Youth Forum’ special session during the UNESCO General Assembly, drawing a crowd of fans at the local airport. The special session, with 3,600 attendees, quickly sold out […]
MONSTA X’s Hyungwon has commenced his military service, entering a training camp on the 14th. After completing basic military training, he will be deployed as an active-duty soldier in the army. The location and time of enlistment are undisclosed, and he plans to enter quietly. In anticipation of his enlistment, Hyungwon, through the agency Starship […]