JYP Entertainment made the following announcement on March 25th: "After carefully discussing the artist (Dahyun)'s condition and her ability to participate in performances, we have determined that sufficient rest and recovery should take priority over activities at this time." The agency added, "Dahyun will focus on healing for the time being and will resume activities whenever she is in a condition to do choreography. We sincerely regret for continuing to deliver disappointi

According to the agency, contracts were signed with the expectation that all 11 members would continue to work together as a single team, with each member receiving hefty signing bonuses. However, it stated that many disputes involving members last year violated that principle, resulting in one member's resignation and making normal group operations impossible. According to the agency, contracts were signed with the expectation that all 11 members would continue to work toget

ZEROBASEONE members Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, and Han Yujin are apparently ready to make their debut as a new group. On March 18 KST, a spokesperson from YH Entertainment said, "Yes, they are preparing for a debut. More information will be released at a later date." According to reports, the four members are planning for a May 26 debut, likely under the group moniker "AND2BLE". However, the agency has not verified the official team name or whether the members would contin

Jisung has confirmed his presence in ENA's drama 'Crash' Season 2, his first acting endeavor since his debut as an idol, according to reports from January 14. 'Crash' is Korea's first drama on traffic crime investigations, premiering in May 2024.  The series follows the Traffic Crime Investigation Team (T.C.I.) as they search for criminals on the road. Jisung will appear in Season 2 alongside returning cast members Lee Min Ki, Kwak Sun Young, and Heo Sung Tae. Jisung stars in

USPEER, a rookie female group, formally severed relations with their agency barely six months after its debut. On January 6, WM Entertainment revealed that its exclusive contract with USPEER had expired on December 31 of previous year. The agency claimed that the decision was made after mutual debate, and that it preferred the team's long-term growth and potential over the company's immediate needs. WM Entertainment further stated that, following long conversations with previ

One of the idols that gave unique stages during the award presentation was ILLIT's Wonhee, who sang IU's renowned song "Good Day," which is noted for its triple high note. IU reacted to a fan inquiring if she had seen Wonhee's version of "Good Day," saying, "I saw it!! Both her singing and her facial expressions were excellent.

BLACKPINK's 'BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR ‹DEADLINE›' concluded well in Singapore, with 150,000 fans attending three sold-out nights at the Singapore National Stadium from November 28-30. The stadium became the only K-pop artist to headline the event twice, demonstrating their worldwide reach. Ahead of the performances, Singapore was lighted up in pink as significant landmarks such as the National Stadium, Singapore Flyer, and Gardens by the Bay took part in city-wide celebration fes

According to sources, on November 27 KST, the organizers of the '2025 MAMA AWARDS' held an emergency meeting in response to the terrible Hong Kong apartment fire that broke out the day before. As the death toll grows and the struggle against the fire continues in some of the apartment complexes, it remains unclear whether the '2025 MAMA AWARDS' will take place as planned this weekend. If all goes as planned, the '2025 MAMA AWARDS' will be held on November 28-29 in Hong Kong K

ILLIT is finding traction with their latest release, as the music video has topped 10 million views. On November 24th KST, ILLIT released their debut single album, 'Not Cute Anymore', as well as a music video for the title tune. The video was released on the HYBE Labels YouTube account, and by 11 p.m. on the 25th—just two days later—it had received over 10 million views. ILLIT celebrates each member's uniqueness by expressing the multiple forms of "me" concealed beneath "cute

A donation of 100 million KRW (~68,000 USD) has been made by ENHYPEN and BELIFT LAB to aid in the Philippines' flood recovery efforts. The contribution is intended to help those impacted by Typhoon Fung-Wong's recent, catastrophic flooding. In collaboration with the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation, the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association will distribute the cash, guaranteeing that they directly assist and aid efforts in the area. "ENHYPEN held their first

LE SSERAFIM has reached another milestone in their career, performing at the Tokyo Dome for the first time in three years and six months after their debut. Beginning November 18, the group hosted '2025 LE SSERAFIM TOUR EASY CRAZY HOT ENCORE IN TOKYO DOME' till November 19. This encore concert follows their first global tour, which began in Incheon in April and drew raucous crowds across Japan, Asia, and North America until September. Source Music expressed the group's delight

Jang Wonyoung of IVE demonstrates her exclusive status by paying 13.7 billion KRW (~9.3 million USD) for a luxurious villa in Hannam-dong's UN Village. On November 12th KST, the Supreme Court Registry Office and the real estate sector reported that Jang Wonyoung paid 13.7 billion KRW in March for a 244⁡ unit at Lucid House in Yongsan-gu, Hannam-dong, Seoul, and finished the ownership registration last month. It is assumed that the purchase was completed fully with cash becaus

According to media sources, on November 7 KST, six EXO members will begin filming for a new season of 'EXO's Travel the World on a Ladder'. According to insiders, members Suho, Chanyeol, D.O, Kai, Sehun, and Lay recently held a meeting for the upcoming season of the famous EXO reality series, with primary filming set to begin shortly. Since 2018, 'EXO's Travel the World on a Ladder' has broadcast four seasons, covering the group' journeys to Japan, Kaohsiung, Namhae, Geoje,

Cha Eun Woo, who is presently serving in the military, was recently sighted in Gyeongju. On October 30, an eyewitness testimony appeared on internet groups, showing that Cha Eun Woo traveled to Gyeongju as part of his employment with the Ministry of Defense Support Unit. He was there to help organize the impending '2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit.' In the footage released online, Cha Eun Woo is shown coming boldly into the event in his military uniform, e

SM Entertainment has issued a formal statement on the military enlistment plans of NCT members Doyoung and Jungwoo. "Hi, this is SM Entertainment. Doyoung and Jungwoo, NCT members, will begin their required military enlistment in December. Doyoung will enroll as an active duty soldier in the ROK Army on December 8 KST. Jungwoo, who was just accepted into the ROK Army band, will also enroll for service on December 8 KST. There will be no separate rituals on the day of enlistin

According to media sources from October 23 KST, NCT DREAM will comeback next month. This marks the group's return barely four months after the publication of their fifth full-length album, 'Go Back To The Future', in July of this year. The album's double title singles "BTTF" and "Chiller" solidified NCT DREAM's strong and elegant style. Meanwhile, NCT DREAM will start their fourth global tour, 'The Dream Show 4: Dream The Future', in December, with dates in Taipei, Kuala Lump

Annie, a rising member of the rookie co-ed group ALLDAY PROJECT, has been officially appointed one of the MCs for MBC's '2025 Gayo Daejejeon', the network's year-end music festival. On October 21, an MBC-TV spokesman confirmed the announcement, saying, "Annie will serve as this year's host for Gayo Daejejeon." She will co-host the show with SHINee's Minho and Hwang Min Hyun, succeeding Girls' Generation's YoonA, who has hosted it for the previous 10 years in a row. Annie's ch

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