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Seventeen makes Disney history as first K-pop act to perform at Christmas show

Boy band Seventeen will be the first K-pop act to perform at Disney's Christmas-themed show, “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade,” which takes place...

K-pop organizations back agencies in NewJeans contract saga

The K-pop industry has officially sided with HYBE and ADOR over NewJeans. Two major K-pop organizations — the Korea Management Federation (KMF) and the Korea...

Jessi reaches out to fans in 19th debut anniversary Instagram story post

Singer and rapper Jessi posted a statement on her social media account on Monday, breaking a monthlong silence after police dropped charges against her...

HYBE Chairman Bang accused of pocketing $285 million in ‘undisclosed’ deal

Korea’s financial regulator is assessing whether any illegalities were involved in HYBE’s initial public offering (IPO) following reports that founder and Chairman Bang Si-hyuk...

‘Free from HYBE and ADOR’: NewJeans confirms breakup with agency in new statement

"Our contracts with ADOR have ended as of Nov. 29, 2024, and the five of us will start our new activities, free from HYBE...

ADOR stands up for Hanni in online post as D-Day on NewJeans’ ultimatum approaches

NewJeans' agency ADOR made its first official move regarding the girl group's ultimatum, uploading a post on social platform X, formerly known as Twitter. "We...

BigHit Music appoints Shin Seon-jeong as general manager

BigHit Music, home to boy bands BTS and Tomorrow X Together, appointed Shin Seon-jeong as its new general manager to replace Shin Young-jae. The incoming...

Actor Jung Woo-sung acknowledges an extramarital child with model Moon Ga-bi

Actor Jung Woo-sung is the biological father of model Moon Ga-bi’s child, according to Jung's agency Artist Company on Sunday. This follows Moon revealing that...

MAMA Awards kicks off first ceremony held in the United States

The 2024 MAMA Awards began on Friday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, marking the awards ceremony's first time being held in the...

Pre-taped? Rosé and Bruno Mars’ performance gets mixed reviews

Rosé of Blackpink and Bruno Mars performed their single “APT.” together for the first time, to mixed reviews, during Friday at the 2024 MAMA...