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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.

29Aug

Singer Kangnam, Former Olympian to Marry

Former M.I.B member and current singer and TV personality, Kangnam, will be tying the knot soon! Kangnam, who announced recently that he will be giving up his Japanese citizenship to work on becoming a Korean citizen, has been dating former...
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28Aug

TWICE’s Mina Diagnosed With Anxiety Disorder

Back in June of 2019, K-pop’s leading girl group TWICE’s Japanese member Mina had been diagnosed with anxiety disorder after recently pulling out of the world tour. This revelation got the fans worried when it was confirmed by Mina’s...
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26Aug

MYTEEN Disband After Two Years Together

The seven-piece male group MYTEEN has disbanded after two years together. The group’s company, Music Works, announced the news via a statement. Hello, this is The Music Works. First of all, we express gratitude to the fans who...
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26Aug

D23 Unveils Models for New Areas of Disney Hong Kong, Tokyo

Disney’s D23 Expo took place this past weekend with loads of exciting new lands and features being announced across many of the Disney parks. During the convention, Disney Imagineers unveiled models for the soon-to-come elements at Disney...
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13Aug

BTS to Go on an Official Break

A.R.M.Y can breathe a sigh of relief! BigHit Entertainment recently announced that their global phenom group, BTS, will be taking an official break to rest following their last concert. BigHit announced the upcoming hiatus on their official...
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13Aug

Singer Kangnam Begins Korean Naturalization Process

Former M.I.B member and current soloist and television personality Kangnam (Yasuo Namekawa) announced that he will renounce his Japanese citizenship in order to become a Korean citizen. Born to a Korean mother and a Japanese father, Kangnam,...
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13Aug

Former Idol School Contestant, Som Hein, Comes Out Via Instagram

The LGBTQA+ community has another reason to celebrate as another Korean celebrity “came out,” a move that is considered controversial in an entertainment industry that’s designed to sell fantasies in a conservative country. Som Hein...
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12Aug

Monsta X Perform, BTS, BLACKPINK, Red Velvet Win at Teen Choice Awards

On Sunday August 11, 2019, the 2019 Teen Choice Awards were held at Hermosa Beach, California. The Teen Choice Awards fetes musical acts, sports stars, and actors and actresses, and winners are chosen by American voters 13 and older. The...
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12Aug

Actor Son Seung Won’s Hit-and-Run DUI Sentence Upheld

On August 9, 2019, actor Son Seung Won (Hello, My Twenties!) found out his year-and-a-half prison sentence for a hit-and-run DUI has been upheld.  This was his second court appeal trial. He initially received his year-and-a-half sentence by the...
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6Aug

Kang Daniel and TWICE’s Jihyo Dating

On August 5, 2019, Dispatch reported that TWICE’s Jihyo and soloist Kang Daniel are dating and have been dating for months. Dispatch initially reported the pair were seen together in Seoul Hannam neighborhood August 1, 2019. The news agency...
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6Aug

[UPDATE] Suspect Arrested in Jose Arredondo Slaying

On July 30, 2019, Mexican authorities announced they arrested a suspect in connection to the death of Jose Arredondo. Arredondo, a businessman from Bakersfield, California, is the father of K-Pop singer, Samuel Kim. According to authorities,...
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6Aug

Kyungri Leaves Star Empire After Seven Years

On July 31, 2019, former 9Muses member and current soloist, Kyungri, has left Star Empire after seven years with the agency. Via a statement, he company confirmed that Kyungri has opted not to renew her exclusive contract. Hello. This...
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4Aug

Source Music Now a Big Hit Entertainment Subsidiary

On July 29, 2019, Big Hit Entertainment, the company behind global phenoms BTS, announced that they acquired Source Music. Source Music, which is the home of Gfriend, will be an independent subsidiary under Big Hit. In a statement, Big...
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4Aug

Former U-KISS Member Kiseop Announces Upcoming Nuptials

Even though he is currently serving his required military service as a public service worker since March 21, 2019, former U-KISS member Kiseop announced that he will be getting married August 24, 2019! Kiseop announced his upcoming nuptials...
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26Jul

[UPDATE2] Song-Song Couple Finalize Divorce

The marriage between Song Hye-Kyo and Song Joong-Ki is officially over. On July 22, 2019, the now-former Song-Song couple had their divorce finalized at the Seoul Family Courts. Neither of the Songs released a statement regarding the...
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