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K-pop trainees in a bright rehearsal studio discussing auditions

July 30, 2026 (3 months ago)

RESCENE’s Woni Opens Up About Major Agency Auditions And Viral Wedding Buffet Story

RESCENE members Woni and Minami shared candid stories about auditions, trainee expectations, and the context behind a viral wedding buffet anecdote.

KATSEYE festival stage concept for Sophia illness update

July 30, 2026 (3 months ago)

KATSEYE’s Sophia to Miss Hinterland Festival Performance Due to Illness

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

KATSEYE member Sophia will sit out the group’s Hinterland Music Festival appearance while she rests and focuses on recovery from illness.

Korean actor Jeon Seung Jae remembered after death at age 47

July 30, 2026 (3 months ago)

Actor Jeon Seung Jae Dies at 47 After Two Years Unconscious Following On-Set Collapse

By UniKPOP • Entertainment

Korean actor Jeon Seung Jae has died at 47 after remaining unconscious for two years following a brain hemorrhage suffered while waiting to film a drama.

K-pop streaming milestone in Japan for ILLIT and LE SSERAFIM

July 30, 2026 (3 months ago)

ILLIT and LE SSERAFIM Earn Platinum Streaming Certifications in Japan

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

ILLIT and LE SSERAFIM have each crossed a major streaming benchmark in Japan with new RIAJ platinum certifications.

K-pop concert stage symbolizing entertainment company revenue rankings

July 30, 2026 (3 months ago)

SM, HYBE, JYP and YG Revenue Rankings Put Touring Power at Center of K-Pop Business

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

New revenue figures show how world tours, merchandise and flagship artists shaped the 2025 rankings for South Korea’s largest entertainment companies.

July 29, 2026 (3 months ago)

BTS Leads July Star Brand Reputation Rankings As RESCENE Surges To No. 2

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

BTS topped July’s all-star brand reputation rankings, while RESCENE made a sharp rise to second place in a list spanning music, television, film, and sports figures.

BTS IDOL music video milestone editorial image

July 29, 2026 (3 months ago)

BTS’s IDOL Becomes Group’s Fifth Music Video to Pass 1.4 Billion Views

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

BTS’s 2018 music video for IDOL has surpassed 1.4 billion YouTube views, becoming the group’s fifth video to reach the mark.

K-pop business revenue ranking with Seoul entertainment district office buildings

July 29, 2026 (3 months ago)

Kakao Overtakes HYBE in South Korean Entertainment Revenue Rankings

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

Kakao’s entertainment affiliates have moved ahead of HYBE in a revenue ranking shaped heavily by SM Entertainment’s growth.

Editorial image representing ADOR and NewJeans Hanni visa information dispute

July 29, 2026 (3 months ago)

ADOR Faces Police Review Over Alleged Leak of NewJeans Hanni Visa Information

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

A criminal complaint has placed ADOR under scrutiny over allegations that NewJeans member Hanni’s visa information was improperly shared during the group’s contract dispute.

fromis_9 Asia tour and Vitamin ME music show win editorial image

July 29, 2026 (3 months ago)

fromis_9 Builds Momentum With Asia Tour Announcement And First ‘Vitamin ME’ Win

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

fromis_9 marked a busy July 29 with plans for a 2026 Asia tour and their first music show win for ‘Vitamin ME.’

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RESCENE’s Woni Opens Up About Major Agency Auditions And Viral Wedding Buffet Story

KATSEYE’s Sophia to Miss Hinterland Festival Performance Due to Illness

Actor Jeon Seung Jae Dies at 47 After Two Years Unconscious Following On-Set Collapse

ILLIT and LE SSERAFIM Earn Platinum Streaming Certifications in Japan

SM, HYBE, JYP and YG Revenue Rankings Put Touring Power at Center of K-Pop Business

BTS Leads July Star Brand Reputation Rankings As RESCENE Surges To No. 2

BTS’s IDOL Becomes Group’s Fifth Music Video to Pass 1.4 Billion Views

Kakao Overtakes HYBE in South Korean Entertainment Revenue Rankings

ADOR Faces Police Review Over Alleged Leak of NewJeans Hanni Visa Information

fromis_9 Builds Momentum With Asia Tour Announcement And First ‘Vitamin ME’ Win

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