Blackpink’s Rose signs solo deal with Atlantic Records

Rose is the latest member from K-pop girl group Blackpink to sign a solo deal with an American record label. “I know you’ve all waited so long for this moment, but I hope you’re ready for what’s in store for the next few months,” Rose, who is joining Atlantic Records, wrote to her fans on Instagram...

Beloved Actress Shocks Everyone After Announcing Surprise Wedding With No Prior Dating Rumors

Congratulations to the couple!   Actress Joo Sae Byeok has surprised fans and the entertainment industry by revealing that she recently got married, all without any previous rumors of dating. | ACom M&T According to a report from OSEN on September 29, Joo Sae Byeok married her non-celebrity partner, who is older than her, in a private ceremony held in Seoul on September 28....

ILLIT’s Live Vocals After Controversy Spark Debate

They have improved since their debut. Earlier this year, K-Pop idols’ live vocals became a hot topic following a viral performance by LE SSERAFIM. Since then, numerous idols have been both praised and criticized for their live stages. Included in that list is ILLIT, who became a target like other HYBE Labels groups. The group were criticized for their live singing,...

Massive Changes Coming To SBS’s “Inkigayo” Score Calculations

Digital score and the SNS scores will change.   SBS‘s popular music show Inkigayo will undergo significant changes in its scoring system starting in the fourth quarter of 2024. These updates aim to better reflect the evolving ways K-Pop is being consumed both domestically and internationally, specifically acknowledging the growing influence of global music platforms. | SBS Currently, Inkigayo charts are calculated using a...

BTS Suga’s Drunk Driving Case Officially Sentenced With A Fine

They issued a summary order. BTS’s Suga, who was charged with driving an electric scooter while intoxicated, has officially been sentenced to a fine. | Yonhap On September 30, the Seoul Court issued a summary order of a fine of ₩15.0 million KRW (about $11,200 USD) for driving under the influence.   BTS Suga’s DUI Case: A Full Breakdown   This is the...

NCT’s Doyoung Goes On A Hike And Ends Up Learning An Unexpected Life Lesson

He was grateful, but… Recently, TV personality and YouTuber Jonathan posted several photos on Instagram and garnered much attention online.   Fans spotted an unexpected person hiking along with Jonathan, who turned out to be NCT’s Doyoung! | yjonathanta/Instagram Fans couldn’t help but laugh as Doyoung looked so tired from the hike, while Jonathan seemed to be full of energy! | yjonathanta/Instagram Later, Doyoung reposted the photos on his...

Disbanded then reunited: GFriend to celebrate 10th anniversary in 2025, Lollipop films reality show after 15 years

GFriend to celebrate 10th debut anniversary in 2025 They disbanded in 2021 but we'll be seeing K-pop girl group GFriend perform together again. Yesterday (Sept 24), Source Music, who managed the sextet - consisting of Yerin, Sowon, Yuju, Eunha, SinB, and Umji - before they parted ways, confirmed media reports regarding the group's reunion in 2025. "Next January,...

Panel decision put prosecution in dilemma over Dior bag case

SEOUL: South Korea's prosecution is facing a dilemma over the high-profile luxury Dior bag case involving first lady Kim Keon Hee, as the investigation review committee for the nation's top prosecution body gave the upper hand to the pastor who wishes to be indicted in the graft case in hopes of bringing the first lady...

Happy Chuseok! BTS’ Jin and J-Hope, Park Seo-joon, cast of Hangout with Yoo share greetings for Korea’s mid-autumn festival

Today (Sept 17) is Chuseok, when Koreans celebrate the mid-autumn harvest by visiting family, eating good food and wearing traditional hanbok. Here are some celebrities who are commemorating the festival by sharing their greetings, appearing in TV specials and more. BTS' Jin, J-Hope and Jungkook Jin from BTS sent Chuseok greetings to fans through their YouTube channel yesterday. Dressed...

Lee Min-ho mobbed at Kuala Lumpur airport, fans refuse to let go of his arm

It looked like a scene reminiscent of the K-drama Boys Over Flowers, but with much more chaos. South Korean actor Lee Min-ho was in Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia, for two brand events from Sept 14 to 16. When the 37-year-old was at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on his last day, he was mobbed by fans. In a...