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June 24, 2026 (3 months ago)

RIIZE Drops “Do your dance” Official Choreography Video Ahead of New Mini Album “II”

South Korean boy group RIIZE has released the official dance practice video for “Do your dance,” the title track of its upcoming mini album “II.” The video was posted on June 23, 2026, offering fans a close-up look at the group’s choreography and the formations that change throughout the track. A full choreography walkthrough of […]

June 24, 2026 (3 months ago)

BOYNEXTDOOR Breaks Billboard Barrier as “HOME” Debuts at No. 16 on the Billboard 200

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

BOYNEXTDOOR has entered the Billboard 200 Top 20 for the first time, after their latest studio album “HOME” debuted at No. 16 on the chart, according to Billboard reporting shared by Soompi. The June 23 announcement follows what the group’s label and fans have framed as a major milestone for K-pop’s continued expansion into the […]

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June 24, 2026 (3 months ago)

DIA’s Ki Huihyeon and “Heart Pairing” Lee Sang Yoon Confirm They’re Dating

By UniKPOP • Entertainment

South Korean K-pop idol DIA’s Ki Huihyeon and model and dating-show participant Lee Sang Yoon have confirmed they are dating, after both shared matching posts from the same trip to Osaka on Instagram on June 23, according to Soompi. In the announcement, Ki Huihyeon posted a joint video with Lee Sang Yoon and wrote, “Making […]

June 24, 2026 (3 months ago)

Mark’s New Label Apologizes After Confederate-Flag T-Shirt Backlash

By UniKPOP • Entertainment

Mark, the former NCT member who recently launched his own agency, has become embroiled in controversy after photos circulated showing him wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the Confederate flag. According to Soompi, Mark’s new label Upper Room issued an apology on June 23 after the issue sparked backlash online, prompting the company to address the […]

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June 23, 2026 (3 months ago)

SM’s Rookie Hearts2Hearts Drops High-Energy “Lemon Tang” Dance Practice Video—With Full-Group Synchronization on Display

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

SM Entertainment’s newest rookie girl group Hearts2Hearts has released an official dance practice video for “Lemon Tang,” the title track of their newly announced mini album of the same name. The video, shared on June 23, 2026, spotlights the group’s choreography in a studio setting, emphasizing sharp timing, clean formations, and tight synchronization across all […]

June 23, 2026 (3 months ago)

Arrival-Identity Rules Tighten After Airport “Verification” Controversies in South Korea

By UniKPOP • Entertainment

Background: A public dispute over airport identity checks South Korea’s airport identity-verification procedures have come under heightened scrutiny after a widely discussed controversy involving a high-profile celebrity’s departure process. Multiple reports circulated that identification guidance at Korean airports was strengthened—particularly in situations where standard checks are difficult—after questions were raised about whether rules were being […]

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June 23, 2026 (3 months ago)

Mark Lee Faces Backlash After Wearing Confederate Flag Shirt, Sparking Questions About “Vintage” Defense

By UniKPOP • Entertainment

Mark Lee, a member of NCT and a prominent figure in K-pop, has been hit with renewed online backlash after a viral social media update showed him wearing a shirt featuring the Confederate flag—a symbol widely associated with slavery and white supremacy in the United States. The controversy erupted after the idol’s outfit was shared […]

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June 23, 2026 (3 months ago)

“Doctor on the Edge” and “The Husband” Set the Tone With New Teasers Ahead of Key Episode Airings

By UniKPOP • K-Drama & Film

Two widely watched South Korean drama projects are ramping up momentum this week with fresh preview stills and a new teaser—each leaning into high-emotion storytelling but through sharply different lenses. Doctor on the Edge released new images highlighting an emotional shift between its leads, while The Husband unveiled a teaser spotlighting a sudden kidnapping, framing, […]

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June 23, 2026 (3 months ago)

K-pop’s On-Camera “Dating” Shock and Idol Image Backlash: What Fans Are Reacting To After Two Big TV Moments

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

From K-pop to TV dating shows, the past day brought a pair of high-scrutiny moments that highlight how quickly personal narratives—real or implied—can become public drama. Two separate stories dominated online conversation: an idol’s controversial act following a fan-dating scandal, and a major “bombshell” on live television that left a singer visibly flustered. Meanwhile, the […]

June 23, 2026 (3 months ago)

AKB48 Cancels Member Contract After Fan-Contact Probe, Marking a First for the Group

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

AKB48 has terminated its exclusive contract with member Hanaida Mei, the group announced June 23—marking the first contract termination in AKB48’s history. The decision follows an internal investigation into a series of issues, including repeated late arrivals for activities cited as related to health concerns and, later, alleged contact with a specific fan that is […]

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RIIZE Drops “Do your dance” Official Choreography Video Ahead of New Mini Album “II”

BOYNEXTDOOR Breaks Billboard Barrier as “HOME” Debuts at No. 16 on the Billboard 200

DIA’s Ki Huihyeon and “Heart Pairing” Lee Sang Yoon Confirm They’re Dating

SM’s Rookie Hearts2Hearts Drops High-Energy “Lemon Tang” Dance Practice Video—With Full-Group Synchronization on Display

Arrival-Identity Rules Tighten After Airport “Verification” Controversies in South Korea

“Doctor on the Edge” and “The Husband” Set the Tone With New Teasers Ahead of Key Episode Airings

K-pop’s On-Camera “Dating” Shock and Idol Image Backlash: What Fans Are Reacting To After Two Big TV Moments

AKB48 Cancels Member Contract After Fan-Contact Probe, Marking a First for the Group

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