.On October 8, Jennie performed at the second concert of the 'Hyundai Card Super Concert 28 The Weeknd' at Goyang Sports Complex's main stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. She appeared on stage with The Weeknd to sing "One Of The Girls" in front of around 50,000 people. The song was also on the lineup for Jennie's debut gig the day before, but she did not perform that nite, leaving fans dissatisfied. Her presentation in the second show compensated for it. Jennie hit the sta

Hybe's rookie girl group TUIDE debuted by selling 112,282 copies of their first mini album 'TUNE & PLAY' in its first week of release on August 24, 2026. This achievement represents the biggest first sales for female musicians making their debut in South Korea this year. The group debuted under Hybe's new label ABD, marking the label's first girl group release. According to Hybe, TUIDE has entered the top ten for debut album first-week sales among girl groups. Despite this pr

Jang Won Young of IVE celebrated her 23rd birthday on August 31 with a supper at chef Son Jong Won's restaurant, uploading images of the occasion on social media. IVE's Jang Won Young celebrates his 23rd birthday with a cake from chef Son Jong WonAccording to Sports Kyunghyang, Son Jong Won personally brought out a pink, heart-shaped cake covered with cherries for the event. The cake included the words "Happy Birthday, Princess." Jang Won Young appeared near the cake in the i

KATSEYE will no longer play at Daisy Chain Fields after a member sustained an injury during practice. Megan from KATSEYE allegedly injured her ankle during a dance rehearsal the day before the group's scheduled performance at the Daisy Chain Fields music festival. Megan's organization reported that after being evaluated by medical specialists, she was "advised to stay off [the injured ankle] and allow it to properly heal so [she] can be ready for the upcoming tour." KATSEYE's

RESCENE has provided 50 million KRW (about 36,000 USD) to Geoje City citizens who have been devastated by excessive rains. According to Geoje City, RESCENE donated on August 19 in the name of its fans, REMINE, to support flood recovery efforts and assist displaced locals in returning to their everyday life. Fans also joined the cause. On the same day, the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association set up a fundraising site specifically for REMINE. The campaign apparently r

On August 20, SM Entertainment formally announced that all members had agreed to a new deal. The agency said that, after Haechan's previous renewal, the remaining members (Renjun, Jeno, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung) had now completed their own renewals. The corporation highlighted the members' strong confidence in one another and their long-standing fondness for the organization as important grounds for the decision. In their statement, SM Entertainment highlighted that the gro

Chaeyoung, like fellow TWICE member Jeongyeon, is leaving JYP Entertainment. Despite the conclusion of her exclusive contract with the agency, she will continue to work as a member of TWICE. On August 13, Chaeyoung released a handwritten note on social media, notifying followers of her future plans. "Creating Music in My Own 'LIL FANTASY' World" Chaeyoung said, "I wanted to share this with ONCE first, my family, who has always been by my side." She said, "I'm so excited to st

BTS's V gave a personal health update during a live broadcast alongside fellow member Jungkook on August 12th. He said that he has had hearing loss in his right ear for over two and a half years and is now being treated. V indicated that his left ear continues to work at around 100%, while his right ear's hearing ability has deteriorated dramatically to roughly 30%. He has constantly taken medicine to treat his illness. This open admission comes as BTS continues their world t

TREASURE has released the whole performance for its current title single, "IF I," which showcases the group's trademark YG-style hip-hop appeal. On June 3 KST, YG Entertainment posted the official dance performance video for "IF I" on its site, giving fans their first thorough glimpse at the choreography since the music video's premiere. The group alternated between relaxing dances and explosive bursts of energy, especially during the chorus, which included the repeated "IF I

Lia, an ITZY member, has introduced her little brother, who strongly resembles her, for the first time. On May 20, Lia posted a video titled "Lia's Handsome Younger Brother Makeover" on her YouTube account. Her younger brother, Junsu, appeared as a special guest in the video. In the episode, Lia played the role of a one-day stylist to assist her brother, who stated that he had never dated before. As Junsu had his brows and hair styled at a salon, Lia remarked on their family

Jang Wonyoung, an IVE member, has once again captured the public's interest by offering a peek of her opulent daily life, exhibiting both her sophisticated visuals and an elegant environment. On May 21, Jang Wonyoung posted multiple images to her social media account, accompanied just by love and lip emojis. The image soon went viral online, giving followers a rare glimpse into her exquisite and trendy living environment. In the photographs, she is seen resting on a wide red

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

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

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