LE SSERAFIM made a spectacular appearance at the finale of the global gaming festival “BlizzCon 2023” held in Anaheim, California. The group, consisting of members Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Heo Yoonjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae, delivered a powerful performance, showcasing their status as the “ultimate girl group performer” with seven songs over a 30-minute set. As […]
K-Pop culture has suffered from China’s authorities’ arbitrary censorship, known for their “If I do it, it’s a romance, if others do it, it’s adultery” approach. On the 1st, the Weibo account of BLACKPINK’s Lisa in China was closed. Multiple local media sources reported that the reason for the closure was Lisa’s recent appearance in […]
With KINA’s solo return to their agency, ATTRAKT, the prospects of a new lineup for the 2nd generation of FIFTY FIFTY with a 4-member configuration have gained attention. ATTRAKT, the group’s agency, has recently decided to reorganize FIFTY FIFTY with KINA at the center. The 2nd generation of FIFTY FIFTY will also maintain a 4-member […]
TVXQ is set to host a two-day solo concert titled “2023 TVXQ CONCERT [20&2]” on December 30th and 31st. Expectations are high for TVXQ’s distinctive performance and outstanding live stage presence that will captivate the audience with extraordinary stage manners. This concert is particularly significant as it marks TVXQ’s first in-person domestic performance in approximately […]
HYBE, based on its robust multi-label structure, has once again set a record in the third quarter. Direct revenue from music, albums, and performances contributed to its strong performance. HYBE reported a Q3 revenue of KRW 537.9 billion and an operating profit of KRW 72.7 billion, marking a 21% increase in revenue and a […]
A South Korean music-producing YouTuber, known as “Newple,” has accused a Chinese music service provider of registering his created song without permission, leading to grievances. Newple revealed this on his YouTube channel on October 29th in a video titled “Is This Even Possible?” He explained that a Chinese company, referred to as “A,” had unlawfully […]
The ’38th Golden Disc Awards’ will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 6, 2024. The event will be held at the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS), which can accommodate over 80,000 attendees and is also hosting the U-17 World Cup starting from November 10. The decision to host the awards in Jakarta is in response […]
The prominence of English lyrics in K-pop has grown considerably, with girl groups leading the trend. In the first half of this year, English lyrics accounted for 41.3% of girl group songs in the top 400 digital charts, up 18.9% from 2018. Among girl groups, (G)I-DLE had the highest share of English lyrics at 53.6%, […]
Hive Chairman Bang Si-hyuk and MBC President Ahn Hyeong-jun have met to discuss collaborative strategies for the advancement of the K-pop ecosystem. According to Hive on the 30th, this meeting came about due to an MBC proposal for dialogue. On this day, MBC expressed regret for incidents related to their past handling of Hive Labels […]
Police have summoned actor Lee Sun-kyun for the second time on November 4 in an ongoing investigation. In contrast, G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong), who faces drug-related allegations, has chosen to voluntarily attend a police inquiry on November 6. According to legal sources, the police, after the initial summons, conducted a drug test on Lee […]
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