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Japanese Trainee Goes Missing Before Debut, Sent for Fraud Charges After Investigation—Losses Total 57 Million Won

Japanese Trainee Goes Missing Before Debut, Sent for Fraud Charges After Investigation—Losses Total 57 Million Won

Two months before debut, after a double contract, he disappeared—sent on fraud charges with a travel ban and then referred for non-custodial prosecution to prosecutors
“Planned disappearance” two months before debut… A malicious double contract targeting the K-pop systemA cunning pattern of crime that exploits K-pop’s global status and systematic training system has come to light.
JO1 Cancels Seoul Concert Next Month, Taking It Off the Calendar Entirely… Protest Spills From Handball Arena ‘Ballot Booth Blockade’

JO1 Cancels Seoul Concert Next Month, Taking It Off the Calendar Entirely… Protest Spills From Handball Arena ‘Ballot Booth Blockade’

Agency apologizes officially, saying ‘a normal rollout is difficult’… domino effect of losses across the music industry, including Park Seojin and Yunho
The fallout from the prolonged ‘ballot booth blockade’ protest… a direct hit for the music industryA Japan-based group ‘JO1’’s first standalone concert in Korea has been canceled on the spot. The ripple effects of the ‘ballot booth blockade’ protest—continuing for a long time near a handball arena...
Noel’s Kang Kyun-sung Marries Actress Yoo Ha-jin, 14 Years His Junior, in October—“The Person I’ll Spend My Life With”

Noel’s Kang Kyun-sung Marries Actress Yoo Ha-jin, 14 Years His Junior, in October—“The Person I’ll Spend My Life With”

The ceremony is set for Oct. 30 in a Seoul location to be disclosed, founded on deep trust and affection for one another.
Kang Kyun-sung of Noel to Marry Actress Yoo Ha-jin, 14 Years Younger… Wedding on Oct. 30“Spring Night” Debut Actor and Actress’ Union, Wedding in a Seoul LocationA “14-Year Veteran” Artist Meets a Rising Star, a Union Forged by TrustVocal group ‘Noel’’s ‘Kang Kyun-sung’ (45) is set to tie the knot...
'The Live Emperor' Lee Seung-chul Resumes 40th Anniversary Nationwide Tour

'The Live Emperor' Lee Seung-chul Resumes 40th Anniversary Nationwide Tour

Starting Nov. 14 in Gwangju, the run will stop in six cities in total, with a refreshed set list and stage direction.
The echoes of 40 years as a legend rewrites the standard for live performances againA giant of South Korea’s popular music scene, 'Lee Seung-chul', who marks the 40th anniversary of his debut, is rewriting history in the concert world once again. Beginning with Gwangju on Nov.
AESPA and (G)I-DLE Make Their Lollapalooza Chicago Debut With 60 Minutes of Live Sets, Igniting Chicago Fans

AESPA and (G)I-DLE Make Their Lollapalooza Chicago Debut With 60 Minutes of Live Sets, Igniting Chicago Fans

aespa teams up with Ty Dolla Sign for a joint performance as (G)I-DLE first unveils the new song “Morning” during the bad-weather show
aespa, one of K-pop’s leading girl groups, and “ I-DLE” made their first appearance at the major U. S. music festival “Lollapalooza Chicago”, taking full control of their respective 60-minute solo live stages and electrifying local music fans.
BTS’s Jimin Tops 400 Million Spotify Streams for “Be Mine”… Global Music Power Shows No Signs of Slowing

BTS’s Jimin Tops 400 Million Spotify Streams for “Be Mine”… Global Music Power Shows No Signs of Slowing

Solo second album “MUSE” track “Be Mine” hits 400 million streams on Spotify as of July 31 The title track “Who” also sets a record with 2.5 billion streams, while the album’s cumulative total surpasses 4.1 billion streams “Like Crazy” is nearing 1.5 billion, and “Filter” has already crossed 500 million, reflecting a lasting run spanning both new releases and older songs
BTS member Jimin is once again proving his overwhelming impact on global music platforms through his second solo album.“Be Mine” marks Jimin’s fifth career 400-million-stream milestone As of July 31, Jimin’s second album, “MUSE,” track “Be Mine” has surpassed 400 million streams on Spotify, the...
ENHYPEN wraps up North and Latin America tour that drew 190,000 viewers… returns with mini album No. 8

ENHYPEN wraps up North and Latin America tour that drew 190,000 viewers… returns with mini album No. 8

The eight-city, 12-show run of “BLOOD SAGA” ends, with plans for a Busan concert on Aug. 8–9 followed by a new album release announcement
190,300 shouts across continents mark a new milestone for global K-popThe group “ENHYPEN” lit up North and Latin America by drawing a total of 190,300 global viewers. Its agency, “BELIFTLAB,” officially announced on the 3rd that “ENHYPEN” wrapped up its North and Latin America tour “BLOOD SAGA”...
BOYNEXTDOOR Takes Aim at Both Korea and Japan… Set to Return With a “Regular 1st Album Repackage” on June 28

BOYNEXTDOOR Takes Aim at Both Korea and Japan… Set to Return With a “Regular 1st Album Repackage” on June 28

The group will release its second Japanese digital single on May 18 and kick off a tour, before returning to Korea on June 28 to kick-start its global schedule.
BOYNEXTDOOR Rolls Out a Single in Japan on May 18 and Heads to Stage for Its Regular 1st Album Repackage on June 28… A Global Relay ReturnThe group “BOYNEXTDOOR” is launching a wide-ranging global offensive spanning both Korea and Japan.
Seventeen’s Dino Makes Solo Debut as Sub-Unit Persona ‘PiCheolIn’…First Stage for New Song Is ‘Jeon Guk Norae Jang’

Seventeen’s Dino Makes Solo Debut as Sub-Unit Persona ‘PiCheolIn’…First Stage for New Song Is ‘Jeon Guk Norae Jang’

The first mini album ‘Gilboard’ drops at 6 p.m. on the 3rd; the title track ‘Nora Bo-se’ showcases Korean-style fun blended with EDM and city pop.
Seventeen’s Dino Captured Exclusively in ‘Jeon Guk Norae Jang’… Releases ‘Gilboard’ on the 3rd‘Nora Bo-se’ drops at 6 p.m.; a retro album that combines EDM and city popA Bold Move That Breaks Idol Norms, a Contemporary Resurgence of 1980s SensibilitiesSeventeen’s “Dino” takes on his sub-character...
BABYMONSTER Unveils “MOON” MV at 12 a.m. in 3 Days, Casting a Dreamy Southern Trap Spell

BABYMONSTER Unveils “MOON” MV at 12 a.m. in 3 Days, Casting a Dreamy Southern Trap Spell

The group’s third mini-album track is set to deliver a distinctive story line and a restrained, high-level choreography performance.
“BABYMONSTER” Turns Its Global Focus Into Proof of a Unique Musical World With New Song “MOON”The girl group “BABYMONSTER”, under YG Entertainment, will roll out at 12 a. m. on the 3rd the music video for “MOON,” the key track from its third mini-album.