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.
22Apr
WeBRIDGE Makes A Positive Start In Las Vegas
On Friday, April 21, 2023, Infinite Prospects Entertainment launched day 1 of its inaugural event, WeBRIDGE: Now. New. Next. at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The exhibition and music festival focuses on the growing... Read More
21Apr
5th Generation Of K-Pop Will Be Ushered In By 1st Generation K-Hip Hop Legend ChoPD
Photo Credit: ChoCo Entertainment The era of “K-POP 5.0” is upon us, and it is being led by 1st generation’s legendary K-Hip Hop artist and producer, ChoPD – the genius behind artists like PSY, ZICO & more. Known... Read More
20Apr
ASTRO’s Moonbin Found Dead
On April 19, the K-Pop world is in shock yet again as ASTRO’s Moonbin was found dead in his home in Seoul. The idol singer was 25. Prior to his 2016 ASTRO debut, Moonbin was a child model and actor. He appeared in the TVXQ MV for “Balloons” in... Read More
18Apr
THEBLACKLABEL Launches THEBLACKSEA in Thailand, Its Newest Joint Venture Starts with First Initiative, An Exclusive Audition in Thailand Led by Teddy Park
CP Group, one of the leading companies in Thailand, and THEBLACKLABEL, a global creative agency founded by Teddy Park, are excited to announce the launch of THEBLACKSEA. This new joint-venture company aims to discover and nurture the next... Read More
15Apr
‘WE BRIDGE’ MUSIC FESTIVAL AND EXPO ANNOUNCES PROGRAMMING DETAILS FOR INAUGURAL EVENT
Offerings in expo include artist engagements, food, merchandise and featured speakers in curated panels with influential Asian entertainment executives and moderators Tickets for events at Mandalay Bay Convention Center and Michelob ULTRA... Read More
15Apr
The Official Report from the ‘NBCUniversal Entertainment’Booth at AnimeJapan 2023 is Here!
At the AnimeJapan 2023 expo the ‘NBCUniversal Entertainment’ booth highlighted 13 titles in total in a diverse array of colorful exhibits, with ‘Rokudo’s Bad Girls’, ‘The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy’, ‘The Great... Read More
15Apr
Japanese CDJ prodigy Yamato releases new track ‘Fujiyama feat. ELIONE’, guest starring rapper ELIONE!
Japanese DJ/producer Yamato releases his latest track ‘Fujiyama feat. ELIONE’ on Friday, April 14. As a former technical developer on Pioneer’s series of CDJ decks, Yamato has perfected incredible, unique DJ techniques – making him a... Read More
15Apr
Filipino pop icon ena mori, winner of NME’s Best Asian Albums of 2022, joins Japanese trackmaker Tomggg for new single ‘Ichigo Miruku’
Japanese trackmaker Tomggg has earned acclaim both in Japan and abroad for his highly original sound. Last year, Tomggg’s track ‘License of Love’ – cowritten with Japanese indie-pop artist kiki vivi lily – was used in a commercial... Read More
13Apr
J-Hope to Enlist This Month
BTS’ J-Hope will become the second BTS member to enlist in the military. While his official enlistment date hasn’t been announced, it is expected that he will enter army basic training April 18. Earlier in the week, while in a Weverse... Read More
13Apr
Actress Jung Chae-yul Found Dead
There is sad news to report as 26-year-old South Korean actress Jung Chae-yul has been found dead in her apartment. Her body was discovered April 11, 2023. Management S Team, Jung’s agency, confirmed the Zombie Detective actress’ passing... Read More
10Apr
MAN WITH A MISSION & MILET RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘KIZUNA NO KISEKI’
LISTEN HERE! https://mwam.lnk.to/P5bwzgWN OPENING THEME FROM THE NEW SEASON OF THE HIT ANIME SERIES DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -SWORDSMITH VILLAGE ARC- THE PAIR ALSO COLLABORATE FOR SERIES ENDING THEME ‘KOI KOGARE’ WRITTEN BY YUKI... Read More
10Apr
DON’T PANIC – LØREN IS BACK WITH A NEW MUSIC VIDEO
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Coachella, 88rising & THEBLACKLABEL WATCH THE “PANIC” VIDEO HERE UPCOMING PERFORMANCE AT COACHELLA APRIL 16th April 7, 2023 (Los Angeles, CA) – LØREN is giving fans another stunning... Read More
8Apr
Chuu Starts Fresh with ATRP
After intense legal battles with Blockberry Creative (BBC), Chuu has found a new home with the startup agency ATRP! ATRP is a new agency started by CEO Kim Jin Mi. Kim was formerly the general director at WM Entertainment, the company behind... Read More
8Apr
Lee Seung Gi, Lee Da-in Wed
Actor and singer Lee Seung Gi is now a married man! On February 7, Lee Seung Gi married actress Lee Da-in an intimate-but-lavish affair at Seoul’s The Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas. The wedding boasted several big names in... Read More
8Apr
BIGBANG’s Daesung Signs with New Agency
Daesung’s finally landed a new agency after leaving YG Entertainment in December 2022. On April 3, Daesung, as well as his manager who’s worked with him for 10 years, signed an exclusive contract with R&D Company. R&D Company... Read More
8Apr
Actor Ji Chang Wook Signs with a New Label
Actor and singer Ji Chang Wook’s found a new home! On April 7, the Backstreet Rookie and The Sound of Magic star signed with Spring Company, a new agency formed by his former manager. Ji departed his former agency, Glorious Entertainment,... Read More
4Apr
Japanese Vocal Group WITHDOM Achieves a 4th Consecutive Track on an Indonesian FM Radio Station’ s ‘Power Play’ Slot！
In 2021, the Japanese vocal group WITHDOM released a cover of the track “Gunjo” by YOASOBI, the most popular Japanese artist outside of Japan. The track has garnered praise online and was reported on by media throughout the world for its... Read More
4Apr
Mannequin duo “FEMM” will disband in 2023, after 10 years of recording. They reveal the truths and hopes hidden in their name.
“FEMM’s” signature song “Fxxk Boyz Get Money” went viral as a strong girls anthem among American teens. Word quickly spread to Europe, South America, and Asia, and was picked up by “FEMM’s” Agents... Read More
3Apr
Composer Ryuichi Sakamoto Dies
Oscar-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, 71, died March 28, 2023. The eclectic Japanese composer known for the scores for Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence and The Last Emperor passed away following a long battle with cancer. His passing was... Read More
27Mar
Surprise Announcement! BAMBAM to Perform At WE BRIDGE!!
WE BRIDGE has made a special announcement the GOT7’s BAMBAM will be in attendance and will perform during Day 2 of the April 21 – 23, 2023, Music Festival and Expo in Las Vegas, U.S.A. Pick-up your tickets now before they sell-out! ... Read More
25Mar
