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.
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16Mar
MAMAMOO Announces First-Ever U.S. Tour Dates for “MY CON” World Tour
The sassy progressive K-pop group will make their way to nine cities for their first-ever North American Tour starting on May 16th after unforgettable performances in Asia Tickets are on sale on at 10am local time on March 29 at Ticketmaster.com... Read More
14Mar
âEverything Everywhereâ Snags Seven Oscars; Michelle Yeoh First Asian Woman to Win Best Actress
The 95th annual Academy Awards were held March 12, 2023. The night was filled with surprises and was nothing short but historic for A24âs Everything Everywhere All at Once (EEAAO) and its cast and directors. EEAAO earned 11 nominations for... Read More
14Mar
New K-Pop Boy Group XODIAC Releases Pre-Debut, All-English Single “Calling”
WATCH “CALLING” MUSIC VIDEO HERE LISTEN TO “CALLING” HERE Â Hong Kong-based entertainment agency, One Cool Jacso announced six members from OCJ NEWBIES, their 17-member trainee group, as the new K-pop boy band,... Read More
14Mar
KANGDANIEL In Concert Saturday, March 18 at The Wiltern.
Do not forget that KANGDANIELâs FIRST PARADE Concert will be in the U.S., Los Angeles, CA at The Wiltern on the 18th of March. Tickets are going fast, so use this link to check availability: ... Read More
14Mar
KIM WOO SEOK is coming back with his 4th album. The mini album [Blank Page] is released on the 14th as a countdown to the comeback.
-KIM WOO SEOK Reveals 4th Mini Album Comeback Spoiler…I’m returning as singer KIM WOO SEOK after a year. Singer KIM WOO SEOK unveiled a comeback spoiler for his new album 4th Mini Album at midnight on the 14th. KIM WOO SEOK, who... Read More
14Mar
KOREAN ALT-ROCK ARTIST LĂREN SIGNS TO 88RISING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KOREAN LABEL THEBLACKLABEL
Photo Credit: 88rising and THEBLACKLABEL Korean alt-rock visionary LĂREN has officially signed to iconic record label 88rising. Along with a new record deal, LĂREN announced he will be releasing his debut EP, Put Up a Fight, on March 24... Read More
7Mar
Rocky Departs ASTRO, Fantagio
Itâs official: Rocky selected to leave ASTRO and his label, Fantagio. Rockyâs Fantagio contract expired after 14 years with the agency. The singer, who has been on hiatus from the group since November 2022, confirmed his departure from... Read More
7Mar
Eight Cosmic Girls (WJSN) Renew Contracts
Cosmic Girls (WJSN), a formerly 13-member group that was a joint effort between Starship Entertainment and Yuehua Entertainment, may be continuing after all, causing fans to breathe a sigh of relief. Eight members, Exy, Seola, Bona, Soobin,... Read More
7Mar
Singer Baek A Yeon Announces Upcoming Marriage
Itâs been a whirlwind few days for singer Baek A Yeon! First, media reports leaked that Baek has been in a relationship with a non-celebrity. Then, there were reports the singer would be getting married in August. However, Baekâs company,... Read More
7Mar
Shinhwaâs Eric, Actress Na Hye Mi Becomes First-Time Parents
Congratulations are in order as Shinhwaâs Eric and his wife, actress Na Hye Mi, welcomed their first child, a son, March 1, 2023! TOP Media stated, “Na Hye Mi gave birth today. Both the mother and child are in good health.” Eric... Read More
3Mar
SM Entertainment, HYBE, and Kakao Entertainment: A Summary
One of the biggest K-Pop stories recently surrounds whatâs going on between HYBE Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment, and SM Entertainment and Lee Soo-man, SMâs former CEO. With news on the subject breaking every day, itâs hard to keep... Read More
28Feb
SiM is the band which is in charge of making the theme song for The TV Anime âAttack on Titanâ The Final Season Part 3! The cover image, which features Mikasaâs illustration, has also been revealed!
The TV Anime âAttack on Titanâ The Final Season Part 3 will be broadcasting at 00:25 (JAPAN TIME) on the 4th of March through NHK General TV. SiM, a Reggae and Punk band, is in charge of singing and creating the theme song of the TV anime... Read More
28Feb
The TV Anime âKizuna no Alleleâ will be broadcasting on TV Tokyo, TV Osaka and TV Aichi from the 3rd of April! The second PV and Key images are going to be revealed!
The release of the information. (1) From the 3rd of April the Anime will be broadcasting on TV Tokyo, TV Osaka and TV Aichi. (2) The Anime will be on air on Animax from the 8th of April! (3) The release of the second PV. (4) The key images will be... Read More
25Feb
[UPDATE] Yoo Ah-in Tests Positive for Propofol
Update: February 24, 2023 Previously, on February 8, 2023, actor Yoo Ah-in came under scrutiny for illegal propofol use. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency called Yoo, 36, in for questioning and a drug test on February 5. While the urine... Read More
23Feb
‘WE BRIDGE’ MUSIC FESTIVAL AND EXPO ANNOUNCES MONSTA X AS A HEADLINER AND JESSI ON FRIDAY, APRIL 21
K-Pop sensations to perform with major acts already announced including ENHYPEN, KANG DANIEL, VIVIZ, and others making their U.S. arena debut Tickets for events at Mandalay Bay Convention Center and Michelob ULTRA Arena on sale now at... Read More
22Feb
KIM WOO SEOK Enters the War of Comeback in March… A singer and an actor, aiming for two rabbits at the same time.
KIM WOO SEOK will return to his main job as a singer a year after his third solo album “3RD DESIRE ” released in March last year. In the March issue of the recently published Singles, KIM WOO SEOK showed a colorful visual that... Read More
22Feb
The shows just keep rolling into Toronto! Who’s coming to this one?
Embrace Presents KANGDANIEL: First Parade in Toronto @ The Danforth Music Hall March 7, 2023 Doors: 7pm | All Ages event Tickets:Â https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005D6AC8CF24AD?did=pop NO REALLY ITS TOTALLY THE FINALÂ LAST... Read More
20Feb
With 2.3 million Weibo followers in China, Japanese artist INTO1 RIKIMARU releases new single âUP and DOWNâ ! Music video out too!
Download & streaming links Following his successful appearances as part of boyband INTO1 on Tencentâs mega-hit Chinese show âCHUANG2021â, Japanese artist INTO1 RIKIMARU has released his new single âUP and DOWNâ, on February 17.... Read More
16Feb
Brave Girls Disband with âGoodbyeâ
All good things must come to an end. Brave Girls, Brave Entertainmentâs girl group that debuted April 7, 2011, officially disbanded February 16, 2023 following the expiration of their exclusive contracts. All four members, Minyoung,... Read More
14Feb
XG Releases Music Video for ‘LEFT RIGHT’!
Click here for Music Video XG released their 3rd single âSHOOTING STARâ on Wednesday, January 25. The music video for âSHOOTING STARâ gained over 14 million views. The live performance video, dance practice video and performance video... Read More
13Feb