TXT's World Tour: Expect the Unexpected TOMORROW X TOGETHER (Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, Hueningkai) has announced a blockbuster-level performance. TOMORROW X TOGETHER will kick off the third world tour TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR from May 3 to 5 at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Songpa District, Seoul. In preparation, TOMORROW X TOGETHER released a trailer for ACT: PROMISE on […]
Stray Kids and Charlie Puth Unite for Breathtaking New Single Stray Kids has heightened anticipation for their complete song by giving a sneak peek of their new track “Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth)”. Stray Kids will release their new digital single “Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth)” on May 10. Following their initial reveal of the new song’s sound and lyrics on the 26th, […]
The Downfall of Gérard Depardieu: From National Treasure to Accused Harasser Gérard Depardieu (75), a French national actor who has been stigmatized as a ‘sex scandal actor’ due to ongoing sexual allegations, has been summoned by the police on suspicion of sexually harassing film production staff. AFP reported on the 29th (local time) that Gérard Depardieu, a French national actor who is accused of sexual assault, was summoned by […]
SEVENTEEN Celebrates 9 Years with Spotify Spotify is launching a global campaign to celebrate the release of K-pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN’s best album, 17 IS RIGHT HERE, on the eve of its 9th anniversary. On the 29th, Spotify announced the start of the campaign by sharing a dazzling computer graphics (CG) video on its official X (formerly Twitter). The video features a […]
BTS Caught in the Crossfire of Chart Manipulation Allegations Recent reports raise questions about BTS’s past. On April 29, Sports Kyunghyang reported that HYBE’s Big Hit Music denied past allegations of chart manipulation, calling them “inappropriate marketing claims.” However, court documents and past investigations explicitly referred to these practices as “chart manipulation,” “illegal marketing,” and “sajaegi marketing.” The report details how Seoul Central District […]
Suspicions Rise: HYBE, Home of BTS, Linked to Controversial Cult Amid deepening infighting between HYBE, the company behind the global phenomenon BTS, and its subsidiary ADOR, some have raised suspicions that HYBE is connected to a pseudo-religious group. Simultaneously, past controversies over BTS’s alleged album sales manipulation have been brought back into the spotlight. On the 28th, HYBE dismissed these allegations as “entirely groundless,” saying, “We […]
BTS's Agency Declares War on Internet Trolls Malicious posts are being monitored and collected in real-time for evidence. Through their agency, Big Hit Music, BTS has revealed their intention to pursue legal action against numerous allegations circulating online. In a statement released on the fan communication community Weverse, they expressed concern over organized efforts to tarnish their reputation, citing malicious slander, rumor-mongering, […]
IVE Switches It Up: Girl Group's New Album Promises Fresh Style Girl group IVE is set to return on the 29th with their new album IVE SWITCH. Starship Entertainment, the group’s agency, announced that IVE will release their second EP album, IVE SWITCH, at 6 p.m. on this day through various online music sites. IVE SWITCH is a signal flare of expansion, showcasing ‘another me’ and […]
BTS's RM Drops Solo Album: A Deep Dive into Alternative Genre RM of BTS is gearing up to unveil his second solo album, showcasing his distinct color palette. On the 26th (Korean time), Big Hit Music revealed via the global fan community platform Weverse and BTS’s official social media channels that “RM’s second solo album Right Place, Wrong Person is set for a worldwide release at […]
Feel the RIIZE: K-Pop Band's New Tracks to Debut Fans can get a sneak peek of the tracks from the group RIIZE’s debut mini-album RIIZING on April 29th. After releasing their album in June, RIIZE has gradually launched its tracks. After dropping “Siren” and “Impossible,” the band intends to release three additional songs—”9 Days,” “Honestly,” and “One Kiss”—across multiple music platforms at midnight on […]
Global Stars BIBI and Jackson Drop Pop Duet 'FEELING LUCKY' in Surprise Release Singer BIBI and Jackson, formerly of GOT7, have surprised fans with a collaboration. BIBI and Jackson released their unique collaboration single, “FEELING LUCKY,” at midnight on the 26th. The song was revealed as a surprise at the recent world’s largest music festival, Coachella, on the 88RISING FUTURES stage and quickly became a hot topic. The […]
HYBE's Stock Price Plummets: Will the Company Recover? HYBE’s stock price collapsed below $145.32 during the day. According to the Korea Exchange on the 26th, HYBE’s stock price plummeted to 199,800 won ($145.17) during the day, falling below the 200,000 won ($145.32). HYBE had recovered the 200,000 won ($145.32) level last month and maintained the early 200,000 won ($145.32) range for about a […]
K-Pop's BABYMONSTER: The New Global Phenomenon YG Entertainment’s new rookie girl group, BABYMONSTER, is steadily rising the ranks on both domestic and international charts, garnering rave reviews from music enthusiasts for their impressive live performances. Their trajectory on the U.S. Billboard main chart reflects a consistent upward trend, marking three consecutive weeks. According to the latest chart released by Billboard on […]
Robert Downey Jr. and Sandra Oh Star in New HBO Series on Coupang Play The second episode of the HBO original limited series The Sympathizer, exclusively available on Coupang Play, is set to be released. In the upcoming second episode, viewers will witness Captain (portrayed by Hoa Xuande) begin settling into the United States following his escape from Vietnam while maintaining his role as a communist spy. Meanwhile, General […]
From Seoul to Broadway: Baby Shark's Global Musical Splash The Pinkfong Company announced on the 24th that it is simultaneously launching a musical world tour in five countries worldwide, leveraging its global super IP (Intellectual Property). The goal is to accelerate the expansion of offline entertainment businesses in Korea, the United States, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. First, they will kick off the musical […]
ATEEZ Makes History at Coachella with Iconic Dolce & Gabbana Outfits ATEEZ, the first K-pop boy band to be invited to the prestigious Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (hereafter referred to as Coachella) in California, has concluded their performance amidst global praise. Their performance on April 19th garnered more attention, particularly as they wore special outfits in collaboration with the Italian luxury house Dolce & […]
Kylie Jenner's Financial Freefall: Is Hollywood Glamour Costing Her Fortune? Kylie Jenner, the girlfriend of Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet, is actively promoting a new product amid warnings that she could go bankrupt. On the 24th, she posted a video on her channel stating, “My new powder blush stick launched in 6 beauuuutiful shades.” In the video, Kylie Jenner applies the stick to her face to […]
K-Pop Sensation TXT Climbs Billboard 200 and World Album Charts TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) has continued their successful run on Korean and American music charts. According to the latest chart released by the U.S. music authority Billboard on April 23 (Korean time), TXT’s (Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai) 6th mini-album minisode 3: TOMORROW climbed to the 33rd position on the prestigious Billboard 200 […]
ATEEZ: From Coachella to a World Tour across US and Europe The group ATEEZ continues to heat up with their world tour in North America and Europe. On the 23rd, ATEEZ announced through their official SNS that they would extend their 2024 world tour, “TOWARDS THE LIGHT: WILL TO POWER,” with performances in North America and Europe. This tour initially set sail in Seoul back in […]
China's Underground Love for South Korean Drama 'Queen of Tears' The TvN drama Queen of Tears, featuring Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, has been garnering attention both at home and abroad through Netflix. However, there’s been a surge in unauthorized streaming of the series in China. On the 23rd, Professor Seo Kyung Deok from Sungshin Women’s University revealed that a review page for […]
TXT's World Tour: Expect the Unexpected TOMORROW X TOGETHER (Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, Hueningkai) has announced a blockbuster-level performance. TOMORROW X TOGETHER will kick off the third world tour TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR from May 3 to 5 at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Songpa District, Seoul. In preparation, TOMORROW X TOGETHER released a trailer for ACT: PROMISE on […]
Stray Kids and Charlie Puth Unite for Breathtaking New Single Stray Kids has heightened anticipation for their complete song by giving a sneak peek of their new track “Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth)”. Stray Kids will release their new digital single “Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth)” on May 10. Following their initial reveal of the new song’s sound and lyrics on the 26th, […]
The Downfall of Gérard Depardieu: From National Treasure to Accused Harasser Gérard Depardieu (75), a French national actor who has been stigmatized as a ‘sex scandal actor’ due to ongoing sexual allegations, has been summoned by the police on suspicion of sexually harassing film production staff. AFP reported on the 29th (local time) that Gérard Depardieu, a French national actor who is accused of sexual assault, was summoned by […]
SEVENTEEN Celebrates 9 Years with Spotify Spotify is launching a global campaign to celebrate the release of K-pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN’s best album, 17 IS RIGHT HERE, on the eve of its 9th anniversary. On the 29th, Spotify announced the start of the campaign by sharing a dazzling computer graphics (CG) video on its official X (formerly Twitter). The video features a […]
BTS Caught in the Crossfire of Chart Manipulation Allegations Recent reports raise questions about BTS’s past. On April 29, Sports Kyunghyang reported that HYBE’s Big Hit Music denied past allegations of chart manipulation, calling them “inappropriate marketing claims.” However, court documents and past investigations explicitly referred to these practices as “chart manipulation,” “illegal marketing,” and “sajaegi marketing.” The report details how Seoul Central District […]
Suspicions Rise: HYBE, Home of BTS, Linked to Controversial Cult Amid deepening infighting between HYBE, the company behind the global phenomenon BTS, and its subsidiary ADOR, some have raised suspicions that HYBE is connected to a pseudo-religious group. Simultaneously, past controversies over BTS’s alleged album sales manipulation have been brought back into the spotlight. On the 28th, HYBE dismissed these allegations as “entirely groundless,” saying, “We […]
BTS's Agency Declares War on Internet Trolls Malicious posts are being monitored and collected in real-time for evidence. Through their agency, Big Hit Music, BTS has revealed their intention to pursue legal action against numerous allegations circulating online. In a statement released on the fan communication community Weverse, they expressed concern over organized efforts to tarnish their reputation, citing malicious slander, rumor-mongering, […]
IVE Switches It Up: Girl Group's New Album Promises Fresh Style Girl group IVE is set to return on the 29th with their new album IVE SWITCH. Starship Entertainment, the group’s agency, announced that IVE will release their second EP album, IVE SWITCH, at 6 p.m. on this day through various online music sites. IVE SWITCH is a signal flare of expansion, showcasing ‘another me’ and […]
BTS's RM Drops Solo Album: A Deep Dive into Alternative Genre RM of BTS is gearing up to unveil his second solo album, showcasing his distinct color palette. On the 26th (Korean time), Big Hit Music revealed via the global fan community platform Weverse and BTS’s official social media channels that “RM’s second solo album Right Place, Wrong Person is set for a worldwide release at […]
Feel the RIIZE: K-Pop Band's New Tracks to Debut Fans can get a sneak peek of the tracks from the group RIIZE’s debut mini-album RIIZING on April 29th. After releasing their album in June, RIIZE has gradually launched its tracks. After dropping “Siren” and “Impossible,” the band intends to release three additional songs—”9 Days,” “Honestly,” and “One Kiss”—across multiple music platforms at midnight on […]
Global Stars BIBI and Jackson Drop Pop Duet 'FEELING LUCKY' in Surprise Release Singer BIBI and Jackson, formerly of GOT7, have surprised fans with a collaboration. BIBI and Jackson released their unique collaboration single, “FEELING LUCKY,” at midnight on the 26th. The song was revealed as a surprise at the recent world’s largest music festival, Coachella, on the 88RISING FUTURES stage and quickly became a hot topic. The […]
HYBE's Stock Price Plummets: Will the Company Recover? HYBE’s stock price collapsed below $145.32 during the day. According to the Korea Exchange on the 26th, HYBE’s stock price plummeted to 199,800 won ($145.17) during the day, falling below the 200,000 won ($145.32). HYBE had recovered the 200,000 won ($145.32) level last month and maintained the early 200,000 won ($145.32) range for about a […]
K-Pop's BABYMONSTER: The New Global Phenomenon YG Entertainment’s new rookie girl group, BABYMONSTER, is steadily rising the ranks on both domestic and international charts, garnering rave reviews from music enthusiasts for their impressive live performances. Their trajectory on the U.S. Billboard main chart reflects a consistent upward trend, marking three consecutive weeks. According to the latest chart released by Billboard on […]
Robert Downey Jr. and Sandra Oh Star in New HBO Series on Coupang Play The second episode of the HBO original limited series The Sympathizer, exclusively available on Coupang Play, is set to be released. In the upcoming second episode, viewers will witness Captain (portrayed by Hoa Xuande) begin settling into the United States following his escape from Vietnam while maintaining his role as a communist spy. Meanwhile, General […]
From Seoul to Broadway: Baby Shark's Global Musical Splash The Pinkfong Company announced on the 24th that it is simultaneously launching a musical world tour in five countries worldwide, leveraging its global super IP (Intellectual Property). The goal is to accelerate the expansion of offline entertainment businesses in Korea, the United States, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. First, they will kick off the musical […]
ATEEZ Makes History at Coachella with Iconic Dolce & Gabbana Outfits ATEEZ, the first K-pop boy band to be invited to the prestigious Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (hereafter referred to as Coachella) in California, has concluded their performance amidst global praise. Their performance on April 19th garnered more attention, particularly as they wore special outfits in collaboration with the Italian luxury house Dolce & […]
Kylie Jenner's Financial Freefall: Is Hollywood Glamour Costing Her Fortune? Kylie Jenner, the girlfriend of Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet, is actively promoting a new product amid warnings that she could go bankrupt. On the 24th, she posted a video on her channel stating, “My new powder blush stick launched in 6 beauuuutiful shades.” In the video, Kylie Jenner applies the stick to her face to […]
K-Pop Sensation TXT Climbs Billboard 200 and World Album Charts TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) has continued their successful run on Korean and American music charts. According to the latest chart released by the U.S. music authority Billboard on April 23 (Korean time), TXT’s (Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai) 6th mini-album minisode 3: TOMORROW climbed to the 33rd position on the prestigious Billboard 200 […]
ATEEZ: From Coachella to a World Tour across US and Europe The group ATEEZ continues to heat up with their world tour in North America and Europe. On the 23rd, ATEEZ announced through their official SNS that they would extend their 2024 world tour, “TOWARDS THE LIGHT: WILL TO POWER,” with performances in North America and Europe. This tour initially set sail in Seoul back in […]
China's Underground Love for South Korean Drama 'Queen of Tears' The TvN drama Queen of Tears, featuring Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, has been garnering attention both at home and abroad through Netflix. However, there’s been a surge in unauthorized streaming of the series in China. On the 23rd, Professor Seo Kyung Deok from Sungshin Women’s University revealed that a review page for […]
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