#kpop (35 Posts)
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Flight Privacy Breach: K-Pop Stars' Safety Compromised!
HYBE has identified and sued a group involved in the illegal trade of artist flight ticket information. On the 18th, HYBE officially stated, “We have been informed that the operators of social media accounts, suspected of illegally acquiring and trading the flight ticket information of our affiliated artists, have been referred to the prosecution.” Previously, […]
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BTS Marks Jin's Military Return with Special Full Group Photo
BTS eased their fans’ sadness about their military hiatus with a group picture featuring all the members. RM posted a photo on June 15 on social media with the caption, “We must not forget.” The photo proved that all BTS members were present to celebrate Jin’s discharge on June 12. The fans received a delightful […]
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BELIFT LAB's Attempt to Clear Plagiarism Accusations Adds More Gas to the Flame
ILLIT’s agency BE:LIFT Lab faces backlash after releasing a video refuting plagiarism allegations. The agency posted a video on June 10 titled “BE:LIFT Lab’s Position on Plagiarism Claims” on their YouTube channel in response to ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin’s allegations that “BE:LIFT Lab plagiarized NewJeans by debuting ILLIT.” The video featured BE:LIFT Lab’s CEO […]
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GSoul's Shocking Scandal: Allegedly Steals Alcohol While Intoxicated
Singer-songwriter GSoul (birth name Kim Ji Hyun) has been charged with stealing alcohol from a conve ...
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No More Silence: Actress Vows Legal Action Over False Dating Rumors
Actress Song Da Eun (32) has been the target of online harassment after a photo mishap on social media sparked rumors of a romantic involvement with BTS member Jimin (28). With no official statements from either party, Song Da Eun has been subjected to harsh comments. On the 22nd, Song Da Eun took to her […]
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Soodam Apologizes for Misunderstood Baseball Game Appearance with Male Friend
Secret Number’s Soodam clarified rumors of a romantic relationship sparked by a live baseball broadcast. On May 19th, Soodam apologized, “I’m sorry if I surprised you on our fourth anniversary. He’s a friend I’ve known since high school, and there’s no room for misunderstanding,” denying dating rumors. Soodam was spotted at the 2024 Shinhan SOL […]
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HYBE Confronts Min Hee Jin Over Misleading Investors
HYBE has refuted the claims made by ADOR’s CEO, Min Hee Jin. On May 16th, HYBE stated in an official response: “As CEO Min Hee Jin has revealed today, such detailed conversations with investment industry workers would not have been possible if the topic was a takeover of control.” Referring to Min Hee Jin’s statement […]
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HYBE Chairman Accused of Ignoring NewJeans' Greetings: A Mother Speaks Out
Amid allegations that Chairman Bang Si Hyuk of HYBE ignored greetings from the members of NewJeans, the mother of a NewJeans member has spoken out. According to the Daily Sports report on May 13th, the mother and three other NewJeans mothers visited HYBE on April 25th. Regarding the claims that “Chairman Bang Si Hyuk did […]
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K-Pop Kings Seventeen Reach Milestone: 12th #1 on Oricon Chart
"Top K-Pop Group" SeventeenScores 12th #1 on Oricon Weekly Album ChartSetting Record for Most #1s by ...
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Discriminatory Comments Directed at Stray Kids Spark Outrage Following Met Gala
All Members of Stray KidsAttend the Met GalaAs Tommy Hilfiger Global AmbassadorsOnline CommunityStra ...
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BTS's RM Unveils Second Solo Album Concept Photos, Release Set for May 24
BTS’s RM has unveiled the second concept photo for his solo album, capturing his natural demeanor. On May 3, RM posted the second concept photo for his solo album Right Place, Wrong Person on the group’s official social media. The photo features RM enjoying everyday life in various locations in Tokyo, Japan. In particular, RM […]
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Unexpected Setback: Hyein's Injury Puts NewJeans' Comeback on Hold
Instagram@newjeans_official Amid a heated battle with HYBE over management rights, NewJeans Hyein, a girl group member of ADOR, will not be participating in music shows in their upcoming comeback due to a minor foot fracture. On May 8, ADOR announced the news of Hyein’s hiatus through the fan platform Weverse. ADOR stated, “Hyein experienced pain […]
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HYBE Under Fire for Neglecting K-Pop Group Fromis_9
The K-pop group fromis_9 is said to be receiving unfair treatment, sparking a controversy over neglect by HYBE. On May 7, fromis_9 member Lee Chae Young mentioned her regret about their inactivity during a live broadcast, saying ” Why can’t we be active for so long? Just us? Only fromis_9? It’s so sad.” She continued, […]
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HYBE Empire: How a Sock Argument Sparked a K-pop Revolution
Social Media Recently, the meme “The whole world is HYBE” has emerged, reflecting the flood of news reports about HYBE. With the growing attention on HYBE, its CEO, Bang Si Hyuk, is naturally in the spotlight. Bang, a leading figure in the K-pop industry, once worked closely with JYP’s Park Jin Young. After parting ways […]
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BabyMonster's 'SHEESH' on the Rise in America
YG’s rookie girl group BabyMonster climbs the Billboard charts for three consecutive weeks with solid live performances. Source: Instagram@babymonster_ygofficial Amidst the noise of the fourth-generation girl groups due to Le Sserafim’s skill controversy and ILLIT’s copying NewJeans controversy, BabyMonster is on the substantial rise. BabyMonster, YG’s new girl group, is receiving favorable reviews from music […]
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NewJeans Haerin Attends Dior's Fall Show Ahead of Comeback
Source: Instagram@newjeans_official On the 15th, the French luxury fashion house Dior held its 2024 Fall Women’s Collection Show at the Brooklyn Museum in New York, USA. On this day, Haerin, the global ambassador of Dior and a member of NewJeans attended the event and attracted a lot of attention. Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlize Theron, Rosamund Pike, […]
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K-Pop Industry Shaken as HYBE and ADOR Lock Horns over Copycat Allegations
Min Hee Jin, CEO of ADOR, is currently embroiled in a dispute with HYBE and has voiced her discontent by aiming at the rookie idol group and asserting that “ILLIT copied NewJeans.” However, her allegations appear to be met with little sympathy. On the 22nd, HYBE detected signs of ADOR Label attempting to become independent […]
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Unstoppable BTS: Military Service Doesn't Slow Down Chart Success
Despite their military hiatus, the globally acclaimed band BTS (comprised of Jin, RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook) continues to break impressive records. On the 21st, the Japanese mega-recording company Oricon revealed its Oricon Reiwa Era Comprehensive Rankings. Despite their temporary absence, BTS secured the top position in the artist sales category, leaving many astonished. […]
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HYBE's Stock Plummets as Management Takeover Scandal Unfolds
Min Hee Jin, the CEO of ADOR and known as the mother of the popular girl group NewJeans, has caused a stir in the entertainment industry as evidence of her trying to seize control of HYBE without the consent of the majority shareholder has emerged. According to industry sources on the 22nd, HYBE recently sent […]
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Min Hee Jin: The HYBE Art Director with a $500,000 Salary
Art Director Min Hee Jin, who gained fame through the success story of the girl group NewJeans, has found herself in the spotlight. On the 22nd, it was reported that HYBE, a key subsidiary and label (record planning company), has initiated an audit of ADOR’s management. According to the entertainment industry, an audit has been […]