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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29Apr
Another Female comes Forward: Update on Scandal revolving around Seungri
Seungriâs scandal continues to get uglier, since another female is now claiming that she was raped by one of the men in question. A reported on âSBS 8 OâClock Newsâ, on April 19, the woman who only goes by her surname Lee, visited... Read More
29Apr
[UPDATE] Fantagio Confirms HELLOVENUS Disbandment
Earlier, it was reported that HELLOVENUS would disband when their contracts end in May. Originally, Fantagio Entertainment denied the group would disband, but on April 26, 2019, Fantagio finally confirmed the female group will no longer be a... Read More
28Apr
BLACKPINKâs Second Dallas/Ft. Worth Concert Canceled
Dallas BLINKs will now only have one chance to see BLACKPINK in concert as the May 9, 2019 concert has been canceled without an explanation. While there was speculation the show may be canceled following Ticketmasterâs removal of the May 9... Read More
28Apr
Two Girl Groups Announce May Comebacks
Mayâs already looking like an exciting month for comebacks! On April 26, 2019, Oh My Girl (OMG) and Weki Meki both announced that they will be making comebacks in May. OMG released a teaser image April 26 showing the girls dressed as... Read More
28Apr
Lee Minho, Ji Chang-Wook Discharged from Military Duty
K-Drama fans had a chance to rejoice this week as actor/singer Lee Minho and actor Ji Chang-Wook have been discharged after completing their mandatory military service. Lee, who served as a social worker at the Suseo General Social Welfare... Read More
26Apr
DÎÎN to Release a U.S. Single
Korean R&B artist and rapper, DÎÎN, will be releasing an English single in the United States this coming May! DÎÎN (Kwon Hyuk) posted the news in his Instagram story April 24, 2019. The post, which is written in Korean and English,... Read More
26Apr
TXT Announce Controversial Official Fan Club Name
TXT (Tomorrow X Together) announced their official fan club name on April 25, 2019. Big Hit Entertainmentâs rookie group chose âYoung Oneâ as their fan club name after looking over fan name submissions provided by their fans. The name... Read More
25Apr
Yoochun Departs Entertainment Industry Following Positive Drug Test
All parties are considered innocent until proven guilty. Current JYJ and former TVXQ member Yoochun announced his retirement from the entertainment industry after testing positive drugs. C-Jes Entertainment released a statement regarding... Read More
22Apr
Terrorist Attacks Leave Over 300 Dead in Sri Lanka
On Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, a wave of bombings killed over 300 people and injured dozens in what authorities consider an organized act of terror even though a group has yet to come forward claiming responsibility. Eight suicide... Read More
22Apr
Rookie Group MustB Involved in Car Accident
MustM Entertainmentâs seven-member rookie group, MustB, was involved in a car accident April 21, 2019 at around 3:40am KST. The accident, which claimed the life of the groupâs manager, occurred on Seoulâs Olympic-daero  between the... Read More
22Apr
Super Juniorâs Kyuhyun Receiving Love Calls Ahead of Military Discharge?
On May 7, 2019, Super Juniorâs Kyuhyun will be discharged from his mandatory military service (he served as a public service worker), and it looks like he prepared to get back to work! SM Entertainment, in conjunction with... Read More
22Apr
Super Juniorâs Heechul to Make Solo Debut
On April 24, 2019, Super Juniorâs Heechul will release his solo track âOld Movie,â Label SJ said. While Heechul has been a member of sub-units, specifically M&D with TRAxXâs Jungmo and Universe Cowards with Buzzâs Min Kyung... Read More
21Apr
HELLOVENUS Disband After Seven Years?
The K-Pop world may have lost another group as HELLOVENUS allegedly agreed to disband following the end of their contracts in May 2019. HELLOVENUS, which originally consisted of members Alice, Nara, Yoonjo, Lime, Yooara, and Yooyoung,... Read More
21Apr
Former Korean TV Personality, Amy, Accuses Wheesung of Drug Use, Blackmail; Backtracks Statements
Former Korean TV personality, Amy (real name, Lee Yoon-Ji) potentially opened the doors to another celebrity-related drug and sex scandal due to an Instagram post shared April 16, 2019. Amy, who is Korean-American and was deported from South... Read More
15Apr
SHINeeâs Minho Says Goodbye to Fans Prior to Enlistment
SHINeeâs Minho enlisted into the Marines April 15, 2019. Prior to his enlistment at the Marine Corps training center in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, Minho shared a letter with SHAWOLs along with an image showing off his military... Read More
10Apr
TWICE Announce World Tour Ahead of âFancy Youâ Album Release
ONCES have double the chances to be excited as TWICEÂ announced their new album, Fancy You, will be released April 22, 2019. Additionally, the title track, âFancy,â will be coming out soon. Based on the teasers, the album and single may... Read More
10Apr
Xiumin Announces Enlistment Date
EXO-Ls will soon have to start the process of waiting for their favorite idols to return from the military as EXOâs Xiumin has announced his plans to enlist in May. SM Entertainment and Xiumin both confirm that he will be enlisting as an... Read More
9Apr
TXT to Hold Debut Showcase in U.S
Big Hit Entertainment, which is home to BTS, announced that their rookie group, TXT (TOMORROW x TOGETHER), will be holding their debut showcase tour in the United States. Powerhouse Live will be hosting the event. TXT debuted March 4, 2019... Read More
8Apr
VAV Coming to North America
Another K-Pop group will be touring North America! VAV (Very Awesome Voice) will embark on their North American tour starting April 25, 2019 until May 5, 2019. This will be the groupâs second North American tour since 2018. The A-TEAM... Read More
6Apr
NCT-127 Sign with American Agency
As NCT-127 prepare to advance into the American market, SM Entertainment announced that the group as signed with Capitol Music Group (CMG) for their North American promotions. The signing also includes a deal with CMGâs sub-label Caroline, which... Read More
6Apr
