Our latest and most important updates and developments in the K-Pop industry articles. These updates may include new releases and performances by K-Pop artists, announcements of new tours and projects, and updates on the personal lives of K-Pop artists.
Lee Seung Gi, Lee Da-in to Marry
On February 7, 2023, actor and singer Lee Seung Gi announced he and actress Lee Da-in will marry in April. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 이승기 Leeseunggi (@leeseunggi.official) Lee Seung Gi’s...
Seungri’s Prison Release Coming Soon
On February 11, 2023, former BIGBANG member Seungri will be released from prison after completing his year and a half sentence for nine charges including habitual gambling, solicitation of illegal prostitution, the spread of illegally filmed...
May Wedding Bells for Nine Muses Minha
Another former idol’s getting married! Former Nine Muses member Minha announced on February 5, 2023 that she and her non-celebrity fiancé will be getting married in May. On her Instagram, she shared a letter announcing the happy news. Hello,...
With an incredible 2 billion plays, Japanese Idol group Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu release English version of ‘Suki! ~Cho ver~’ on new ‘Zettai dayo’ EP!
Japanese idol group Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, who became a worldwide sensation with over 2 billion plays of their song ‘Suki! ~Cho ver~’, have released a digital EP titled ‘Zettai dayo’, their first new music release in three months....
LOONA’s ViVi and Hyunjin File for Contract Nullification
The remaining two LOONA members that didn’t file for contract nullification have finally filed their injunctions. ViVi and Hyunjin filed their injunctions February 3, 2023. The injunction asks for the validity of their contracts to be...
Ben Welcomes First Child
Congratulations to solo singer Ben and her husband Lee Wook! The pair welcomed their first child, a daughter, on February 1, 2023. Ben shared a post on Instagram that read: An angel is born. She’s such a small, cute, and precious...
Blockberry Creative Files to Block Chuu, Other Former LOONA Members from Entertainment Activities
Following Chuu’s expulsion and fellow now ex-LOONA members Kim Lip, Heejin, Jinsoul, and Choerry winning their contract termination lawsuits, Blockberry Creative (BBC) has opted to escalate issues further by petitioning the courts to have...
ACTOR PARK BO GUM SIGNS WITH THEBLACKLABEL TO FURTHER DEVELOP AND EXPAND HIS ACTING CAREER
South Korean actor Park Bo Gum has signed with ‘THEBLACKLABEL‘. “We are thrilled to welcome Park Bo Gum who has strong influences not only in South Korea but also overseas” said THEBLACKLABEL, calling Park Bo Gum a...
Jersey Club track ‘PULL UP’ by Japanese rising star artist LANA goes viral, with dance videos from teens and twentysomethings taking over TikTok
Gaining popularity thanks to her unique mic skills and her tracks based on hip-hop and R&B, rising young Japanese artist LANA released her single ‘PULL UP’ on November 30, 2022 – and now it is going viral on TikTok. The track is...
WE BRIDGE’ MUSIC FESTIVAL AND EXPO CELEBRATING ASIAN CULTURE COMING TO MANDALAY BAY IN LAS VEGAS, APRIL 21-23
K-Pop sensation ENHYPEN to headline music festival with major supporting acts including KANG DANIEL, and others making their U.S. arena debut GRAMMY Museum® to host a stage at three-day expo featuring Q&A panel discussions and showcase...
TV Shows with K-food: BTS V joins ‘Seojin’s’, first broadcast on February 24th while Lee Yeon-bok makes K-lunch at ‘Korean Food Plate’
tvN presents ‘Seojin’s’, a spin-off of the variety show ‘Youn’s Kitchen’, which runs a Korean restaurant overseas. Actor Lee Seo-jin runs a snack bar with ‘Youn’s Kitchen’ members Jung...
EPIK HIGH IN TORONTO GA TICKET OFFER
Your favorite Korean-Canadian rapper Tablo is coming back to Toronto on March 23rd along with Tukutz and Mithra to take you to the moon! ********************* Embrace Presents EPIK HIGH: All Time High Tour March 23, 2023 @ History Doors:...
Song Joong-ki Announces Marriage, Impending Fatherhood
Actor Song Joong-ki announced his marriage to British actress Katy Louise Saunders! Song, who is known for his roles in A Werewolf Boy (2012), Descendants of the Sun (2016), Vincenzo (2021), and Reborn Rich (2022), announced his marriage and...
Agency Roulette: Three K-Stars Make Agency Shifts, One Rumored to Depart Company in March
Over the weekend, three K-Pop artists and an actor made agency moves. Following a week of rumors, it has finally been confirmed that Dawn has signed with the Groovyroom-created company AT AREA. Dawn, who was previously signed to...