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.
SHINee’s Taemin Sets off to Military Service
Kpop artist and SHINee’s member, Taemin (27), recently announced the date of his military enlistment during a V Live Broadcast, titled “Thank you for 13 years.” Taemin announced to his fans that he will be enlisting on May 31st, but...
McDonald’s to Launch BTS Meal in 50 countries
MacDonald’s has announced its plans to collaborate with K-pop megastars – BTS. BTS fans around the world will soon be able to grab their McDonald’s orders in almost 50 different countries. This will be the first time that...
Kim Hyun Joong’s First Online Solo Concert of 2021 in May
K-pop heartthrob singer Kim Hyun Joong is coming back to the big stage with a concert series spanning seven shows, starting in May. The first online concert will be held on May 1 at7pm, with the theme of RED. Along with the release of his...
KPOP: Becoming an Idol has Launched on Kickstarter!
K-Pop Board Game Launches with 20% Discount and Exclusive Cards KPOP: Becoming an Idol has launched on Kickstarter! The Kickstarter page is live (Link Here) and backers are already putting their orders in for the highly anticipated board game. 2...
Hideki Matsuyama Becomes First Japanese Golfer to Win Majors
The Augusta National golf tournament wrapped up April 11, 2021 with Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama taking home the green jacket. Matsuyama finished 10 under par during the tournament, scoring Japan’s first ever Master’s win. The 29-year-old...
HYBE formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment has merged with Ithaca Holdings
HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment) has made it public that they are acquiring a 100 percent stake in Ithaca Holdings, which includes SB Projects and internationally successful artists like Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato....
BTS Release New Japanese Single “Film Out”
BTS’s music video “Film Out” has also been unveiled, from the group’s upcoming Japanese-language album BTS, the Best. The song was written by BTS members with Iyori Shimizu, the vocalist of Japanese rock power trio Back Number. “The...
Dreamcatcher Stunned Audiences With Their Duality in “CROSSROADS”
The rock influenced septet walked the boundaries between reality and fantasy with their third online concert that streamed on the MyMusicTaste platform. They left fans in awe with their limitless talents showcased in their two-night show on...
BTS Condemn Anti-Asian Racism in Statement
The members of South Korean pop group BTS shared their feelings about racial discrimination and criticized the recent rise of hate crimes against AAPI (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) in an emotional statement via Twitter. They also...
AmPm drop new house track ‘Tokyo’ via up-and-coming Dutch label Sushi Muzik, and make history as the first Japanese artist to release an NFT track!
They have already racked up a variety of hits featuring guest vocalists from around the world. And on, March 19, Japanese production duo AmPm released ‘Tokyo’ – a new track that pays homage to the dance music of their roots, expressing their...
Nike and H&M Boycotted by China
H&M, Nike and international brands are currently being boycotted by the people of China, due to their stand against the nation’s use of harsh labor in producing cotton by Uyghur people in Xinjiang, China. (Xinjiang is home to 11 million...
Brave Girls Keep Winning on Music Charts
Kpop’s new rising star girl group, Brave Girls, continue to reach the top of various music charts with their SK military-fav single “Rollin”’. The track, which was released back in 2017, is holding up the No.1 spot on Gaon’s...
TVXQ Yunho Could Be In More Trouble Than You Know
The latest news on TVXQ’s Yunho, is that he has been dropped from Mnet’s show “Kingdom: Legendary War” after violating social distancing rules at an illegal escort bar in Seoul, in February. The reps of Mnet claimed,...
Japan Bans Spectators From Abroad at Olympics
It has been agreed upon that spectators from outside of Japan will be excluded from the Tokyo Olympics, which is to be held in 4 months. This was announced at an online meeting held by the International Olympic Committee, the Japanese and...