HYBE Labels to Launch Two New K-Pop Boy Groups Next Year – 2025
Summary: HYBE Labels plans to debut two new K-Pop boy groups next year under BIGHIT MUSIC and HYBE Japan. The debuts align with the end of BTS members’ military service,…
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2NE1, KARA, and Rainbow: Second-Gen K-pop Legends Announce Comebacks
Summary of News Iconic second-gen K-pop groups 2NE1, KARA, and Rainbow announce their comeback, exciting longtime fans. 2NE1 plans a concert tour to celebrate their 15th anniversary, starting in Seoul…
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Park Ji-won Resigns as CEO of HYBE After 4 Years
News Summary: Park Ji-won, CEO of HYBE, resigned after 4 years. He oversaw HYBE’s successful IPO, multi-label transition, and growth of groups like BTS. His tenure also faced challenges like…
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Jung Hae In and Jung So Min Spark Chemistry in “Love Next Door” Teaser
Summary: Jung Hae In and Jung So Min star in tvN’s upcoming weekend drama Love Next Door. The teaser reveals the characters’ past and present, showcasing their childhood friendship and…
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Disney+ K-Drama “Vigilante” Sparks Excitement for Possible Second Season
Summary: Disney+ sparks excitement with rumors of a second season for the K-drama “Vigilante.” Studio N denies concrete plans for the sequel despite fan anticipation. Key cast members Nam Joo…
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NewJeans to Perform Halftime Show at Tottenham-Bayern Clash in Seoul
Summary NewJeans to perform at halftime during the Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bayern Munich match on August 3 in Seoul. The match is part of the Coupang Play Series and will…
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Enhypen to Host ‘The City’ Festival in Indonesia on Aug. 9
Summary Enhypen will host “The City” festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, starting on August 9. The festival coincides with Enhypen’s concerts in Jakarta on August 17 and 18. Events include a…
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Robert Downey Jr. Nominated for Emmy for Role in Park Chan-wook’s ‘The Sympathizer’
Summary Robert Downey Jr. nominated for an Emmy for his roles in Park Chan-wook’s “The Sympathizer.” The series, based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, premiered on HBO in…
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Kakao To Reportedly Sell SM Entertainment Along With Other Subsidiaries
Kakao, a major Korean conglomerate, is selling most of its subsidiaries due to legal issues surrounding its chairman. Kakao will sell subsidiaries including Kakao Games, Kakao Entertainment, and SM Entertainment.…
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Stray Kids Renew Contracts with JYP Entertainment
Summary: Stray Kids renew contracts with JYP Entertainment ahead of 2025 expiration. The group is preparing for their ninth mini-album, ATE, and a 40-city world tour. Stray Kids recently headlined…
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The Rising Popularity of K-Pop Dance Classes in the UK: A Cultural Phenomenon
K-pop, from South Korea, has been steadily capturing the hearts of people worldwide. In the UK for instance, this cultural phenomenon is not just limited to listening to music or…
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BTS’ Jin Carries Olympic Torch Ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics: See Pics and Video
BTS’ Jin carried the Olympic torch near the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday, marking his first public appearance after completing his mandatory military service in South Korea. The event,…
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South Korean Actor Kim Ji-soo to Star in Philippine TV Series “Black Rider
Debut Role: South Korean actor Kim Ji-soo will star in the Philippine TV series “Black Rider” alongside Ruru Madrid and Yassi Pressman. K-Drama Star: Kim Ji-soo is known for his…
Read moreNewJeans Named South Korea’s Honorary Tourism Ambassadors
Article Summary: NewJeans appointed as South Korea’s honorary tourism ambassadors. Promotional videos featuring the group will be displayed in major global cities. South Korea’s tourism has nearly recovered to pre-pandemic…
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BBC Unveils Groundbreaking Series “Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience”
Article Summary: The BBC launches “Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience” this summer on BBC One and iPlayer. The series follows five UK boys undergoing the K-pop training process in…
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Grammy Museum Launches Full-Floor Exhibit Featuring BTS, LE SSERAFIM, and More
The Grammy Museum in LA will launch a full-floor K-pop exhibit from August 2 to September 15. The exhibit, in partnership with Hybe, features artifacts from BTS, LE SSERAFIM, and…
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2024’s Top 10 Most Viewed K-Pop Music Videos: Up To June 2024
Every week, YouTube and various music apps showcase the most popular K-Pop music videos, and the first week of June 2024 brought an exciting new ranking. This year, the chart…
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ATEEZ Makes History as First K-pop Act to Headline MAWAZINE Festival in Morocco
Summary: ATEEZ became the first K-pop group to headline the MAWAZINE festival in Morocco. Their one-hour performance at OLM SOUISSI in Rabat included hits like “WONDERLAND” and “Pirate King.” The…
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The Hidden Story Behind RIIZE’s Missing Member: Seunghan’s Controversy and Its Impact
Quick Summary: Seunghan’s Controversy and RIIZE’s Journey Scandal and Suspension: RIIZE member Seunghan faced backlash after private photos and videos of him kissing a woman and smoking a cigarette were…
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Train Like a K-pop Idol: South Korea’s New Visa Makes Your Dreams Possible
South Korea is set to introduce a new visa aimed at foreign nationals who aspire to train like K-pop idols. This initiative, known as the “K-Culture Training Visa,” is designed…
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