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Kim Garam, the former LE SSERAFIM member, has signed an exclusive contract with Management Koo, according to an agency announcement on June 16. The move marks a new chapter for the former idol as she pivots to acting after her earlier controversy-led exit from HYBE’s girl group. But the decision has reignited public criticism and […]
HYBE’s rookie boy group CORTIS is drawing fresh attention after reports that the group’s domestic pre-sale sold out, igniting a wider debate on Korean social media about whether the company’s so-called “generation shift” strategy is finally taking hold. According to ticketing figures circulating online, the pre-sale for CORTIS’s first tour, “2026 CORTIS TOUR ”, drew […]
K-pop is once again showing two sides of its fast-moving machine: a new wave of fandom momentum and the persistent physical toll on performers. In recent days, HYBE’s rookie boy group CORTIS has drawn widespread attention after reportedly strong domestic pre-sale performance for an upcoming 2026 tour, with fans and commentators debating what the results […]
In another reminder of the pressures behind the glossy image of K-pop, SECRET’s Jun Hyosung has opened up about a period in her career in which she said she worked for three years without receiving pay. Her comments, shared in a June 15, 2026 video appearance on comedian Kim Sook’s YouTube channel, have reignited broader […]
HYBE’s rookie boy group CORTIS is generating renewed attention after early ticketing results for its first tour, following a pattern of rapid momentum that fans describe as a “generation shift”—a sign that the company’s next wave may be landing with younger audiences faster than expected. According to ticketing statistics circulating online, CORTIS’s domestic pre-sale reportedly […]
Epik High leader Tablo has publicly criticized Woollim Entertainment and raised concerns about concert ticketing systems, reigniting debate over how K-pop’s biggest stars interact with the business structures behind promotions, distribution and ticket sales. The comments come amid the trio’s plans for its Epik High 3.0 tour in North America, and they follow earlier controversy […]
TXT’s Yeonjun has officially announced the release date for his eagerly anticipated solo comeback mini album, “NO LABELS: PART 02.” According to a statement from his agency, BIGHIT MUSIC, the second mini album will drop on Friday, July 10, 2026—with pre-orders beginning Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10 a.m. KST. A clear timeline for Yeonjun’s […]
TOMORROW X TOGETHER member Yeonjun has officially announced the release date for his highly anticipated second mini album, “NO LABELS: PART 02”. According to a statement shared by BIGHIT MUSIC, the project is scheduled for July 10, with pre-orders opening June 16 and additional details to be released via Weverse in the lead-up to launch. […]
RBW, one of South Korea’s notable entertainment companies, has launched a large-scale music IP investment project valued at approximately KRW 30 billion, according to Korean media reports. The initiative, designed to be a recurring investment platform for music content, aims to diversify production risk while accelerating the company’s ability to develop and monetize music intellectual […]
J-pop’s biggest awards stage has again become a global showcase, with BTS and BLACKPINK reportedly sweeping Japan’s Music Awards Japan, underscoring the continuing rise of K-pop across mainstream media in Japan and beyond. Multiple reports from Korean news outlets highlight the duo’s dominance at the event, framing the wins as both a musical milestone and […]
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