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June 23, 2026 (3 months ago)

EVAN (Former ENHYPEN Member) Kicks Off Solo Career With Rock-Forward Debut “Ride or Die”

Former ENHYPEN member EVAN has officially launched his solo career with the release of “Ride or Die,” dropping the track and music video on June 22. The debut arrives after Belift Lab confirmed in March 2026 that Heeseung—who rebrands as EVAN—would leave the group to pursue solo work. Early reactions suggest the new era is […]

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June 23, 2026 (3 months ago)

ENHYPEN’s EVAN Launches Solo Era With “Ride or Die” — Fans Praise the Sound, While Rebranding Backlash Looms

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

EVAN—formerly known as Heeseung in ENHYPEN—officially kicked off his solo career on June 22, 2026 with the release of “Ride or Die”, a track and music video that fans are already calling one of the strongest K-pop solo debuts in recent years. But as celebrations spread online, separate clips and ongoing group-level branding controversy have […]

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June 23, 2026 (3 months ago)

BTS’ “I NEED U (Original Ver.)” Hits 200 Million YouTube Views, Cementing the Song’s Long-Lived Global Pull

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

BTS has marked another milestone in its long-running global dominance: the official music video for “I NEED U (Original Ver.)” has surpassed 200 million views on YouTube. According to reporting cited by KpopStarz, the video reached the threshold at around 2:56 a.m. on June 23, underscoring how one of the group’s early releases continues to […]

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June 23, 2026 (3 months ago)

Court Sides With Netflix Star Lee Si An in Contract Extension Fight Against Leaders Entertainment

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Netflix reality series Single’s Inferno 4 breakout star Lee Si An has won a legal battle against her former agency, Leaders Entertainment, after a Seoul court ruled that an agency contract extension agreement was invalid. The decision, issued by the Seoul Central District Court on June 22, dismissed the agency’s claims for damages and penalties […]

June 23, 2026 (3 months ago)

ARrC Announces Disbandment, Marking a Final Chapter for the K-Pop Unit

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Lead: A formal end to ARrC’s group activities South Korea’s K-pop unit ARrC has officially announced that it will disband, according to a notice released by the group’s agency, MYSTIC STORY. The statement says that ARrC will be concluding its promotions as a group as of June 23, 2026, bringing an end to the unit’s […]

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June 23, 2026 (3 months ago)

Composer Accused of Sexual Harassment as K-Pop Accountability Spotlight Grows in South Korea

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South Korea’s music industry is facing renewed scrutiny after a well-known composer, identified only as “composer A” in early reporting, was accused of sexual harassment and is reportedly headed for disciplinary action by the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA). According to a report cited by Koreaboo on June 23, the alleged conduct involved sexually harassing […]

June 23, 2026 (3 months ago)

Kang Tae Oh and Won Ji An Confirmed as MCs for the 2026 KM Chart Awards in Seoul

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South Korean actors Kang Tae Oh and Won Ji An have been confirmed as the emcees for the 2026 KM Chart Awards (KMA), organizers announced on June 23. The awards show is scheduled for July 25 at Korea University’s Hwajeong Tiger Dome in Seoul, as the ceremony prepares to spotlight K-pop acts alongside broader entertainment […]

June 23, 2026 (3 months ago)

BTS’ “I NEED U” (Original Ver.) Hits 200 Million Views, Cementing a Decade-Long MV Legacy

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BTS’s “I NEED U” (Original ver.) music video has surpassed 200 million views, marking yet another streaming milestone for a track that continues to resonate years after release. According to Soompi, the MV reached the milestone on June 23 at approximately 2:50 a.m. KST, roughly 11 years, one month, and 12 days after its release. […]

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June 23, 2026 (3 months ago)

fromis_9 Says Rookie Dorm Was Above Its Agency—With Pipes Freezing in Winter and AC Leaking in Summer

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

A rookie-era housing story from the K-pop group fromis_9 has sparked fresh public discussion about working conditions in the entertainment industry after members described living in unusual—and difficult—quarters above their agency’s office. In a recent appearance on variety show Knowing Bros, the group said that instead of residing in a standard dorm or apartment complex, […]

June 23, 2026 (3 months ago)

Stray Kids Announces “RUN IT” World Tour Part 1, Kicking Off With Five Days in Seoul

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Stray Kids has unveiled the Part 1 lineup for its upcoming global concert tour “RUN IT”, announcing a run of dates that will take the group from South Korea to major venues across Asia. According to Soompi, the tour’s first stops were released on June 23, beginning with a five-day stretch at Seoul’s KSPO Dome. […]

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EVAN (Former ENHYPEN Member) Kicks Off Solo Career With Rock-Forward Debut “Ride or Die”

ENHYPEN’s EVAN Launches Solo Era With “Ride or Die” — Fans Praise the Sound, While Rebranding Backlash Looms

BTS’ “I NEED U (Original Ver.)” Hits 200 Million YouTube Views, Cementing the Song’s Long-Lived Global Pull

Court Sides With Netflix Star Lee Si An in Contract Extension Fight Against Leaders Entertainment

Composer Accused of Sexual Harassment as K-Pop Accountability Spotlight Grows in South Korea

Kang Tae Oh and Won Ji An Confirmed as MCs for the 2026 KM Chart Awards in Seoul

BTS’ “I NEED U” (Original Ver.) Hits 200 Million Views, Cementing a Decade-Long MV Legacy

fromis_9 Says Rookie Dorm Was Above Its Agency—With Pipes Freezing in Winter and AC Leaking in Summer

Stray Kids Announces “RUN IT” World Tour Part 1, Kicking Off With Five Days in Seoul