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.
22Mar
TXT Named Lollapalooza Headliner; NEWJEANS, NIKI, The Rose Among Asian Representation
Lollapalooza organizers released the artist lineup for this year’s festival held in Chicago’s Grant Park. The annual event often brings a wide-range of artists to the Chicago-area. From Pop to Hip-Hop, Rock to Punk, Lollapalooza... Read More
21Mar
Baron Departs VAV
A-Team’s male idol group VAV is down another member as Baron opted to depart the group and the company. On March 10, A-Team released a statement confirming Baron’s departure. Hello. This is A-Team Entertainment. We inform you that VAV... Read More
21Mar
Rumor: Nine Muses, Nine Muses-A 2023 Comeback Plans in Motion
Another second-generation girl group may be making a comeback! On March 21, JBTC announced Nine Muses (often stylized as 9Muses) and their sub-unit Nine Muses-A are supposedly in talks to make comebacks in the coming months, with Nine Muses-A... Read More
20Mar
Se7en, Lee Da-hae Announce Upcoming Nuptials
Singer Se7en (Choi Dong Wook) and his long-time girlfriend, actress Lee Da-hae announced they will be getting married in May! Se7en and Lee both shared the news on Instagram. Se7ven said: Hello, this is SE7EN. 2023 marks 20 years since my... Read More
18Mar
Time Traveller KIM WOO SEOK returns on April 3rd…New album [Blank Page] Comeback Scheduler Revealed
– KIM WOO SEOK reveals 4th Mini Album comeback scheduler in clock form – The 4th album in time succeeded in making people curious about the time traveler concept. Singer KIM WOO SEOK unveiled the comeback scheduler on his... Read More
18Mar
From Capcom’s latest game ‘Exoprimal’, Japanese group Da-iCE release theme song ‘Funky Jumping’! Dance performance video also out now!
Press images Download & streaming links Dance performance video ‘Exoprimal’ game trailer ‘Funky Jumping’, the latest track from Japanese boyband Da-iCE, has been used as the theme tune to ‘Exoprimal’, the new team-based multiplayer... Read More
18Mar
Japan’s AmPm team up with BBC-approved up-and-comer RAENE on new single, out today! Check out the fast-paced drum & bass tone of ‘Sweet Escape feat. RAENE’
Download & streaming links Performance video Having made their debut in 2017 with the hit single ‘Best Part of Us’, Japanese masked production unit AmPm have won fans all around the world. Today, March 17, AmPm have released ‘Sweet... Read More
18Mar
The general of a Shut- In Vampire Princess–Born explosively!? It will be on air in October 2023!
“The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess” is a very popular Japanese light novel series which was written by Kotei Kobayashi originally and illustrated by Riichu. This work won the award of excellence at the GA Bunko Grand Prix. The... Read More
16Mar
MAMAMOO Announces First-Ever U.S. Tour Dates for “MY CON” World Tour
The sassy progressive K-pop group will make their way to nine cities for their first-ever North American Tour starting on May 16th after unforgettable performances in Asia Tickets are on sale on at 10am local time on March 29 at Ticketmaster.com... Read More
14Mar
“Everything Everywhere” Snags Seven Oscars; Michelle Yeoh First Asian Woman to Win Best Actress
The 95th annual Academy Awards were held March 12, 2023. The night was filled with surprises and was nothing short but historic for A24’s Everything Everywhere All at Once (EEAAO) and its cast and directors. EEAAO earned 11 nominations for... Read More
14Mar
New K-Pop Boy Group XODIAC Releases Pre-Debut, All-English Single “Calling”
WATCH “CALLING” MUSIC VIDEO HERE LISTEN TO “CALLING” HERE Hong Kong-based entertainment agency, One Cool Jacso announced six members from OCJ NEWBIES, their 17-member trainee group, as the new K-pop boy band,... Read More
14Mar
KANGDANIEL In Concert Saturday, March 18 at The Wiltern.
Do not forget that KANGDANIEL’s FIRST PARADE Concert will be in the U.S., Los Angeles, CA at The Wiltern on the 18th of March. Tickets are going fast, so use this link to check availability: ... Read More
14Mar
KIM WOO SEOK is coming back with his 4th album. The mini album [Blank Page] is released on the 14th as a countdown to the comeback.
-KIM WOO SEOK Reveals 4th Mini Album Comeback Spoiler…I’m returning as singer KIM WOO SEOK after a year. Singer KIM WOO SEOK unveiled a comeback spoiler for his new album 4th Mini Album at midnight on the 14th. KIM WOO SEOK, who... Read More
14Mar
KOREAN ALT-ROCK ARTIST LØREN SIGNS TO 88RISING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KOREAN LABEL THEBLACKLABEL
Photo Credit: 88rising and THEBLACKLABEL Korean alt-rock visionary LØREN has officially signed to iconic record label 88rising. Along with a new record deal, LØREN announced he will be releasing his debut EP, Put Up a Fight, on March 24... Read More
7Mar
Rocky Departs ASTRO, Fantagio
It’s official: Rocky selected to leave ASTRO and his label, Fantagio. Rocky’s Fantagio contract expired after 14 years with the agency. The singer, who has been on hiatus from the group since November 2022, confirmed his departure from... Read More
7Mar
Eight Cosmic Girls (WJSN) Renew Contracts
Cosmic Girls (WJSN), a formerly 13-member group that was a joint effort between Starship Entertainment and Yuehua Entertainment, may be continuing after all, causing fans to breathe a sigh of relief. Eight members, Exy, Seola, Bona, Soobin,... Read More
7Mar
Singer Baek A Yeon Announces Upcoming Marriage
It’s been a whirlwind few days for singer Baek A Yeon! First, media reports leaked that Baek has been in a relationship with a non-celebrity. Then, there were reports the singer would be getting married in August. However, Baek’s company,... Read More
7Mar
Shinhwa’s Eric, Actress Na Hye Mi Becomes First-Time Parents
Congratulations are in order as Shinhwa’s Eric and his wife, actress Na Hye Mi, welcomed their first child, a son, March 1, 2023! TOP Media stated, “Na Hye Mi gave birth today. Both the mother and child are in good health.” Eric... Read More
3Mar
SM Entertainment, HYBE, and Kakao Entertainment: A Summary
One of the biggest K-Pop stories recently surrounds what’s going on between HYBE Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment, and SM Entertainment and Lee Soo-man, SM’s former CEO. With news on the subject breaking every day, it’s hard to keep... Read More
28Feb
SiM is the band which is in charge of making the theme song for The TV Anime “Attack on Titan” The Final Season Part 3! The cover image, which features Mikasa’s illustration, has also been revealed!
The TV Anime “Attack on Titan” The Final Season Part 3 will be broadcasting at 00:25 (JAPAN TIME) on the 4th of March through NHK General TV. SiM, a Reggae and Punk band, is in charge of singing and creating the theme song of the TV anime... Read More
28Feb
