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.
25Apr
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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...
22Apr
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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...
22Apr
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Rookie Group MustB Involved in Car Accident
MustM Entertainment’s 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 group’s manager, occurred on Seoul’s Olympic-daero between the...
22Apr
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Super Junior’s Kyuhyun Receiving Love Calls Ahead of Military Discharge?
On May 7, 2019, Super Junior’s 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...
22Apr
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Super Junior’s Heechul to Make Solo Debut
On April 24, 2019, Super Junior’s Heechul will release his solo track “Old Movie,” Label SJ said. While Heechul has been a member of sub-units, specifically M&D with TRAxX’s Jungmo and Universe Cowards with Buzz’s Min Kyung...
21Apr
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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,...
21Apr
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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...
15Apr
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SHINee’s Minho Says Goodbye to Fans Prior to Enlistment
SHINee’s 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...
10Apr
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TWICE Announce World Tour Ahead of “Fancy You” Album Release
ONCES have double the chances to be excited as TWICE announced their new album, Fancy You, will be released April 22, 2019. Additionally, the title track, “Fancy,” will be coming out soon. Based on the teasers, the album and single may...
10Apr
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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 EXO’s Xiumin has announced his plans to enlist in May. SM Entertainment and Xiumin both confirm that he will be enlisting as an...
9Apr
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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...
8Apr
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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 group’s second North American tour since 2018. The A-TEAM...
6Apr
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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 CMG’s sub-label Caroline, which...
6Apr
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Katie Kim Joins AWAL
Katie Kim, who also goes by KATIE, recently joined American recording label AWAL. AXIS Entertainment, Kim’s Korean label, confirmed the signing on April 5, 2019. AWAL helps independent artists distribute music globally according to their...
6Apr
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Rapper KK Paralyzed Following Diving Accident in Thailand
On March 22, 2019, K-Rapper, KK (KEIKEI), became paralyzed following a diving accident in a Thailand resort swimming pool. In an Instagram post, KK posted that he broke his neck in two places. Following the accident, it was revealed that KK...Categories
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