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.
Zelo, A Entertainment Part Ways
After signing with A Entertainment in March 2019, B.A.P’s Zelo announced on social media that he and the company have parted ways. In a screenshot shared on Instagram, Zelo stated “My relationship with A Entertainment ended.” The...
Amber Liu Announces North American Tour
Fresh from her SM Entertainment contract expiration and signing with Steel Wool Entertainment, Amber Liu released the dates of her upcoming North American X tour. The North American leg of her X tour begins January 2020 and will stop at 24...
Seventeen Returning to North America for “Ode to You” Tour
Pledis Entertainment announced that Seventeen will embark on their latest tour in 2020. Produced by Live Nation, Seventeen’s eight-city North American-leg of the Ode to You tour kicks off January 10, 2020 in New Jersey. Ode to You is...
A.C.E returning to the U.S with the UNDER COVER tour
This winter South Korean boy band A.C.E is coming back with their newly announced tour A.C.E CONCERT . The tour will kick off in Chicago on December 1; and in the span of three weeks, the members of the band will meet their fans in a total of...
SuperM Is Coming to North America
SuperM are hitting the road across North America starting in November! All tickets will be on sale Saturday, October 5th, 10:00 a.m. local time. http://SuperMOfficial.com! They stated that all tickets purchased will include a copy of...
TS Entertainment Forwarded to Prosecution for Payment Failures
On September 26, 2019, the Ministry of Employment and Labor confirmed that a former TS Entertainment employee reported the company for failure to pay its employees. “TS Entertainment has been reported on charges of failing to pay stipends...
TS Entertainment Responds to Sumin, Nahyun Lawsuit
When it was announced that Sonamoo’s Sumin and Nahyun filed a lawsuit for contract termination, TS Entertainment initially lacked a response to the announcement. On September 23, 2019, however, TS Entertainment released a statement...
Sonamoo’s Sumin Addresses TS Entertainment Lawsuit
On September 24, 2019, Sonamoo’s Sumin shared an Instagram post addressing why she and fellow Sonamoo member Nahyun filed a suit against TS Entertainment for contract termination. View this post on Instagram ...
B.A.P’s Daehyun Announces Fan Name, Next Comeback
After signing with STX Lion Heart back in June 2019, B.A.P’s Jung Daehyun will be making his second solo comeback this year, his first with his new agency. “My staff and I have been staying up many nights to prepare for this album. All...
Brown Eyed Girls Confirm Comeback
Earlier in 2019, Mystic Entertainment stated that iconic girl group Brown Eyed Girls, famous for there 2009 hit “Abracadabra,” would be making their comeback in the first half of the year. With the year now almost over, hope dwindled, and...
Baek A Yeon Departs JYP Entertainment
Another artist has decided to depart JYP Entertainment. On September 16, 2019, Baek A Yeon posted an Instagram story featuring the JYP Entertainment building. In the caption, she said goodbye. In a statement, JYP confirmed her departure from...
BTS, Monsta X Join 2019 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour
iHeartRadio recently announced the lineups for this year’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour! For the second consecutive year, Monsta X will join the tour. This year, Monsta X will join the following artists at these locations: Monday...
Baek Ye-Rin Leaves JYP Entertainment
Like her 15& mate, Baek Ye-Rin opted to depart JYP Entertainment when her exclusive contract with the company expired September 14, 2019. Her duo partner, Park Jimin, left the label in August. In a message posted on her Instagram (which...
15&’s Park Jimin to Host Her Own Podcast
Former 15& member Park Jimin didn’t have much down time since her departure from JYP Entertainment! Via Twitter, DIVE Studios announced on September 24, 2019 that Park—who is now using her English name, Jamie Park—will has a Podcast...