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.
🔍 Browse by
Categories
9Mar
AB6IX Postpone U.S Tour
Back in October 2019, rookie group AB6IX announced they would embark on a US tour. However, the group’s company, Brand New Music, announced on AB6IX’s fan café that the tour is now postponed due to the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19).... Read More
1Mar
B.I Tests Negative for Drugs
According to Sports World, on February 27, 2020, Gyeonggi Provincial Police Department released confirmation that ex-iKON leader tested negative for drugs. “B.I has tested negative in his illegal drug use evaluation,” a Gyeonggi... Read More
1Mar
Chinese Olympic Swimmer Banned for Eight Years
Controversial swimmer, Sun Yang, who participated in the 2012 London Olympic games and the 2016 Rio Games, has been banned from the sport for eight years. The ban will likely end the 28-year-old’s career. On February 28, 2020 the Court of... Read More
29Feb
Roy Kim Found Innocent in Jung Joon-Young Chatroom Scandal
Earlier this week, it was revealed that singer-songwriter Roy Kim has been declared innocent in connection to the Jung Joon-Young molka chatroom after the courts found he did not share pornographic materials. On February 24, 2020, Channel... Read More
28Feb
The Rose File for Contract Nullification
On February 28, 2020, the K-Pop/Rock quartet, The Rose, filed for contract nullification against their company, J&Star Company. Each of the members—Woosung, Dojoon, Hajoon, and Jaehyung—confirmed the news by posting the article... Read More
28Feb
BTS Cancels Seoul “Map of the Soul” Tour Dates Due to Coronavirus
On February 27, 2020, BigHit Entertainment announced that BTS’ Map of the Soul Tour: Seoul has been canceled in light of the spread of Coronavirus. BigHit made the announcement on Weverse and shared it on Twitter. #BTS MAP OF THE... Read More
23Feb
A.C.E Experience Vehicle Attack
On February 18, 2020, K-Pop rookie group A.C.E’s vehicle experienced a super glue attack by an anti-fan. The group’s agency, Beat Interactive, released a statement that was shared on Twitter detailing the incident and the legal actions... Read More
23Feb
Wendy Provides Health Update
Nearly two months after suffering severe injuries from a fall at the SBS Gayo Daejeon rehearsals, Red Velvet’s Wendy took to social media on February 21 to update fans on her health. On two separate Instagram posts that features promotional... Read More
19Feb
SPICA’s Bohyung and Boa to Return as a Duo
Fans of the female quintet SPICA have a reason to celebrate as Bohyung and Boa will return to the music scene as a new duo! On February 11, 2020, Bohyung and Boa announced that they will reunite as the duo KEEMBO. The caption excitedly says... Read More
18Feb
BTS to Appear on Carpool Karaoke
After several requests on social media, BTS will finally appear on James Corden’s “Carpool Karaoke” segment of The Late Late Show with James Corden. On February 25, 2020, BTS will appear on the popular segment that features Corden... Read More
17Feb
Ladies’ Code Leave Polaris; Will Go on Indefinite Hiatus
Entertainment following the expiration of their exclusive contracts. Polaris acknowledged the trio’s leave in a brief statement. Hello. This is Polaris Entertainment. We inform you that Polaris Entertainment’s exclusive contract... Read More
17Feb
TWICE’s Mina to Return to Activities Soon?
ONCEs can rejoice as TWICE may soon be whole again! Mina, who has been absent from group activities since July 2019 due to anxiety, recently joined TWICE on stage to perform “Feel Special” during the group’s TWICELIGHTS in Japan Tour... Read More
17Feb
Yuehua Entertainment Trainee Arrested for Fraud
A trainee from the multi-national group and talent agency Yuehua Entertainment (Everglow, UNIQ, Cosmic Girls) has been arrested for fraud and dropped from the company. On February 5, 2020, Huang Zhibo, who appeared on the Chinese survival... Read More
17Feb
Rocket Punch’s Yunkyoung to Sit Out Music Show Promotions
Following the release of their new single “BOUNCY,” Woollim Entertainment announced that Rocket Punch’s Yunkyoung will sit out the group’s music show appearances due to a knee injury. Woollim made the announcement through a statement... Read More
13Feb
Yulhee and FTISLAND’s Minhwan Welcome Twin Daughters
It’s double the baby news for former LABOUM member Yulhee and her husband, FTISLAND’s Minhwan as their twins entered the world on February 11, 2020! Minhwan confirmed the news on Instagram in a post. Hello, this is Minhwan. Today,... Read More
13Feb
Rookie Actress Go Soo-Jung Passes Away Following Illness
Go Soo-Jung, 25, who is known for her roles in BTS’ “With Seoul” MV (2017) and as one of Ji Eun Tak’s (Kim go-Eun) ghost friends in the drama Goblin (2016) and had a role in Solomon’s Perjury has passed away following a... Read More
10Feb
Parasite Wins Big at Academy Awards
Bong Joon-Ho had a big night at the 2020 Academy Awards! Bong’s global hit movie, Parasite, took home four of the six awards it was nominated for during the February 9, 2020 ceremony. Parasite is a dark comedy about a poor household that hatches a... Read More
10Feb
Crayon Pop’s Gummi Announces Marriage, Pregnancy
Another Crayon Pop member will be walking down the aisle and having a baby soon! Gummi (Baek Boram), 31, announced on her fan café that she will be marrying her non-celebrity fiancé, a businessman. In her message, she also stated that they have a... Read More
7Feb
2NE1’s Dara to Debut as a Musical Actress
Sandara Park will be appearing in her first musical soon! Known mononymously as Dara, the actress and former 2NE1 singer will star as the female lead in the musical production of Another Oh Hae-Young (also known as Another Miss Oh). Dara will... Read More
7Feb
Weki Meki’s Choi Yoojung Returns to Weki-Meki for Group’s Comeback
With Weki-Meki’s coming up later this month, fans of the girl group wondered if Choi Yoojung would also be coming back following her hiatus. Fans didn’t have to wait long for news as Fantagio confirmed Choi will be participating in the... Read More
7Feb
