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

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

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

Karina, the leader of the K-pop powerhouse group aespa, is making headlines after exposing the brutal reality behind the glitz and glamor of K-pop comeback weeks. The idol recently uploaded a "Setlog" video on a fan communication platform, documenting her exhausting daily routine during music show promotions. The behind-the-scenes footage quickly went viral across social media platforms, sparking intense discussions about the punishing schedules endured by top-tier idols. Acc

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

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

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,