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Kwon Yuri Announces Split From SM Entertainment After 19 Years, Saying Girls’ Generation Group Activities Will Remain Firm

Kwon Yuri Announces Split From SM Entertainment After 19 Years, Saying Girls’ Generation Group Activities Will Remain Firm

The exclusive contract ends as of Aug. 31, following mutual discussions with SM Entertainment, where she spent 19 years A 19-year journey that helped lead the K-pop boom after debuting in 2007 and showcased a dazzling run as an all-rounder artist The agency said it will leave SM Entertainment, but will officially continue team activities as a Girls’ Generation member without change
Kwon Yuri is leaving SM Entertainment and starting out on her own.On July 31, SM Entertainment, a talent agency, said it will bring to a close its partnership with singer and actress Kwon Yuri. The agency said, “After in-depth discussions with Kwon Yuri, we mutually agreed to end our 19-year...
[Photo &] BTS launches surprise boycott of Grammy 'Asian Pop'… Will BLACKPINK and Stray Kids win first trophy as deadline nears

[Photo &] BTS launches surprise boycott of Grammy 'Asian Pop'… Will BLACKPINK and Stray Kids win first trophy as deadline nears

With the submission deadline set for Oct. 21 next month, HYBE says it will respect artists' wishes… Support for the boycott spreads across the music industry, including Tablo and critics
BTS launches a surprise boycott of the Grammy 'Asian Pop'… A twist ahead of the Oct. 21 deadlineControversy over alleged Grammy maneuvering aimed at the world's No. 2 music market draws fire, with Stray Kids and BLACKPINK seen as indirect beneficiariesGlobal pop icons 'BTS' have declared a surprise...
BTS Jin’s ‘Sudden Kiss’ Lands Japanese Man in Court—He Files a Written Statement but Does Not Appear

BTS Jin’s ‘Sudden Kiss’ Lands Japanese Man in Court—He Files a Written Statement but Does Not Appear

A 50s Japanese man who planted a surprise kiss during a hug event celebrating Jin’s discharge leaves the first hearing in limbo after submitting a document of unknown meaning, with no attendance
A Deluded Fan Mindset Even in Court: Disruptions as BTS Jin’s First Trial Over Alleged Sexual Assault StallsThe first trial in a case involving a “sudden kiss” aimed at BTS member Jin, a global superstar whose actions shocked people worldwide, ended in farce after the defendant made a blatant...
CIX alum Hyunsuk cast in tvN’s “My Favorite Employee” as he pivots to acting after the group disbands

CIX alum Hyunsuk cast in tvN’s “My Favorite Employee” as he pivots to acting after the group disbands

He recently signed an exclusive contract with Management Run and has been confirmed to appear in a new tvN drama set to premiere on August 3. He will play Hyuk, the leader of the “D.N.X” fan-idol group that stands out to protagonist Nam Da-reum (Kim Hye-jun), signaling a standout presence. After the group disbanded last April, he shifted to acting and is currently booked solid even for filming his next project, keeping up a relentless work pace.
Hyunsuk, an actor from the group CIX, is joining tvN’s new drama 〈My Favorite Employee〉 as he kicks off a full-fledged acting career. His agency, Management Run, said on the 26th that Hyunsuk will appear in tvN’s drama 〈My Favorite Employee〉, which premieres at 8:50 p. m. on August 3.
BTS’ “Arirang” Hits Billboard 200 for a 13th Straight Week… Reenters the Top 10

BTS’ “Arirang” Hits Billboard 200 for a 13th Straight Week… Reenters the Top 10

K-pop’s first-ever three-week consecutive No. 1 run continues as the album makes a reverse move to No. 10 on Billboard 200 in its 13th week, sustaining long-term success.
An immortal trajectory that shattered the limits of K-pop, proven by a global phenomenon solidified by charting for 13 straight weeksThe group ‘Bangtan Sonyeondan’ ’s fifth studio album ‘Arirang’ has once again reentered the Top 10 on the U. S.
BTS Raises Grammy Expectations With New “Asian Pop” Category, First Win Looks Promising

BTS Raises Grammy Expectations With New “Asian Pop” Category, First Win Looks Promising

Next year’s Grammy Awards will add an “Asian Pop” category, fueling hopes that BTS and other South Korean acts will win for the first time
For years, "the Grammy Awards" has sat atop Western cultural dominance as the most firmly fortified stronghold. It marked a historic turning point as Asian melodies, once dismissed as a fringe of the mainstream music market, moved into the heart of global cultural power.
Prosecutors say “No” to allegations of “sorcery management” being false…All of HYBE’s complaints filed by Min Hee-jin cleared

Prosecutors say “No” to allegations of “sorcery management” being false…All of HYBE’s complaints filed by Min Hee-jin cleared

All of the complaints filed by former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin against HYBE—including defamation and obstruction of business—were dismissed without charges
A period at the end of a legal fight: Prosecutors back HYBEIn an all-out showdown between former ADOR CEO “Min Hee-jin” and “HYBE,” the judicial system ultimately affirmed HYBE’s legitimacy. Beyond a straightforward management-rights dispute, the case—one that acted as a potential fuse for the...
Jennie’s ‘Dracula’ Returns to No. 10 on Billboard ‘Hot 100’ as Short-Form Takes Off

Jennie’s ‘Dracula’ Returns to No. 10 on Billboard ‘Hot 100’ as Short-Form Takes Off

A collaboration remix with Tame Impala climbs four spots from the previous week, powered by short-form buzz, and lands back in the top 10.
A mesmerizing icon that has swept up the global pop scene, ‘Jennie’‘Dracula’, born from a bold encounter with Tame Impala, has once again smashed into ‘Billboard’. It’s a shining moment for ‘Jennie’—a presence so distinct that goes beyond a mere K-pop star, reshaping the landscape of popular music...
NCT Jeno and Jaemin Star in “Wind Up: The Movie,” Set for Exclusive Theatrical Release on July 2

NCT Jeno and Jaemin Star in “Wind Up: The Movie,” Set for Exclusive Theatrical Release on July 2

“Wind Up,” a mega-hit short-form drama with 30 million cumulative views, returns to theaters thanks to fans’ support, giving rise to a movie Jeno plays a pitcher trapped by trauma, while Jaemin takes on the role of a transfer student who insists he is the team’s manager—an eye-catching friendship and coming-of-age story Directed by Kim Seong-ho, a refreshing main poster set against a blue baseball field is revealed… and a comeback to theaters is teased for July
〈Wind Up〉—which reached 30 million views—is coming to the theater. Screen expansion of a 30 million-view short-form drama Film 〈Wind Up: The Movie〉 has confirmed its exclusive theatrical release at CGV on July 2.
Kedahun OST “Golden” Beats Taylor Swift to Win AMA Song of the Year

Kedahun OST “Golden” Beats Taylor Swift to Win AMA Song of the Year

After the Grammys, Oscars, and Golden Globes, AMA also delivers “a grand slam.” Billboard spends 8 weeks at No. 1—sparking a global craze.
The sturdy barriers of American popular music completely collapsed before the destructive power of a Korean animation OST. The main theme song “Golden” from the Netflix original animated series “Kpop Demon Hunters” swept the top prize, “Song of the Year”, at the American popular music awards...