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.
13Mar
[UPDATE] Police Name Seungri Suspect; Reportedly Cannot Leave Country
Note: Articles written about this topic are not accusing anyone of guilt. The stories just relay information. All parties are innocent until proven guilty. On March 10, 2019, police officially named BIGBANG’s Seungri a suspect in the Burning Sun... Read More
6Mar
Three More K-Idols Enlist
Following Hoya and Yoseob (Highlight, formerly known as Beast) military enlistments, three more K-idols enlisted March 4, 2019. VIXX’s N, 2AM’s Jeong Jinwoon, and SHINee’s Key all checked in for their required service. N (Cha Hak Yeon)... Read More
3Mar
[UPDATE] Burning Sun Investigation Continues; Seungri Questioned
The Burning Sun scandal continues to spin into orbit as new details emerge about the club and the alleged conduct that occurred there. Additionally, Seungri’s role and knowledge about the alleged prostitution, police collusion, and drug-use... Read More
21Feb
Park Bom’s Music Return Soon
Spring will be the time for Park Bom fans to rejoice: She will be returning to the music scene in March with a new album and single featuring fellow former 2NE1 groupmate, Sandara “Dara” Park. Her upcoming single, “Spring,” will be Park... Read More
19Feb
All B.A.P Members Depart TS Entertainment
As anticipated and expected, all six members of B.A.P departed TS Entertainment following the ends of their respective contracts. Jongup, Himchan, Daehyun, and Youngjae left the company this month (February 2019); Yongguk and Zelo’s contracts... Read More
13Feb
[UPDATE] EPIK HIGH Announce March Comeback; European, North American Tours Begin in March
EPIK HIGH will be making their long-awaited comeback March 11, 2019. Leader Tablo announced the comeback on his official Twitter. The new album will be EPIK HIGH’s first album since leaving YG Entertainment in 2018 and their first album since... Read More
13Feb
BLACKPINK in Your Area Tour Dates, Cities Announced
BLACKPINK’s North American leg of their BLACKPINK 2019 World Tour in Your Area has been announced! On February 12, 2019, Powerhouse and Goldenvoice announced they are bringing BLACKPINK to North America in an email sent to Powerhouse subscribers.... Read More
13Feb
Sunmi Announces World Tour; U.S Dates Announced
Former Wonder Girls member and current solo artist Sunmi will embark on a world tour starting February 2019. The tour includes stops in Asia and North America. View this post on Instagram 2019 선미 THE 1ST WORLD TOUR ‘WARNING’... Read More
13Feb
9Muses to Disband Following Fan-Meet
While they survived the seven-year curse, Star Empire Entertainment announced that after nine years together, 9Muses (sometimes stylized as Nine Muses) will disband following their fan-meet February 24 at Hansung University Nacsanguan. On February... Read More
7Feb
Hoya Begins Military Service
Former Infinite member Hoya (real name Lee Howon), who is currently a solo artist and actor under Glorious Entertainment, began his mandatory military service February 7, 2019. On February 5, Hoya shared a handwritten letter on his fan café... Read More
7Feb
YG Artists to Appear on US Shows, Coachella, SXSW
Fans of BLACKPINK and iKON will have their chances to see their bias groups perform state-side. BLACKPINK to Perform on GMA, The Late Show, Coachella BLACKPINK, who are in the middle of the first leg of their BLACKPINK 2019 World Tour in Your Area,... Read More
7Feb
Infinite to Make Group Comeback; Share Teasers
Woollim Entertainment and Infinite announce that the group will be making a comeback in February. It will be the group’s first comeback since January 2018. Woollim confirmed the comeback January 31, 2019. “INFINITE will make a comeback as a... Read More
3Feb
[UPDATE] Seungri Responds to Burning Sun Controversy; Victim, Family Comes to His Defense
Seungri finally released a statement surrounding the Club Burning Sun controversy. In his February 2, 2019 Instagram message, Seungri wrote: Hello. This is Seungri. I first want to bow my head and sincerely apologize to everyone who felt... Read More
1Feb
[UPDATE] Club Burning Sun Investigation Continues; YG Releases Statement
Reminder: The situation with this story is fluid and changes constantly. Kcrush America is trying to stay on top of the story as it develops. In addition to the sexual assault claims, Club Burning Sun, a club formerly owned by BIGBANG’s Seungri,... Read More
31Jan
Seungri Resigns Amid Club Burning Sun Controversy
On January 29, 2019, it has been revealed the Big Bang’s Seungri has resigned from his director role at Club Burning Sun. In a KBS News 7 report, Seungri resigned from his directorship position prior the alleged sexual assault claims and patron... Read More
10Jan
Mattel, BTS Partner for Official Doll Collection
On Sunday January 6, 2019, toy maker Mattel announced on Twitter that they will be collaborating with Big Hit Entertainment and BTS to create a line of collector dolls. Naturally, Twitter reacted as expected and shared in some of our... Read More
9Jan
Two Korean Celebrities Revealed to have Passed Away
It’s a sad day in the Korean entertainment world as it has been revealed that two celebrities, Trot singer Jinhyung and singer-songwriter Maeng Yuna, have passed away. Both singers allegedly passed away due to heart attacks. Jinhyung (Lee... Read More
24Dec
[Breaking] Tragedy Follows Volcano Eruption, Tsunami in Indonesia
Note: Some videos and images contain graphic content. On December 22, 2018 local time, Anak Krakatau—which means “Child of Krakatoa”—near Krakatoa on Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, erupted, triggering a tsunami that has, so far, killed over... Read More
8Dec
Quickie: BTS Voted First for Time’s Person-of-the-Year Honors
On December 7, 2018, it was revealed that BTS won the Time Magazine’s Reader’s Poll vote for Person-of-the-Year. BTS, who debuted in 2013 with “No More Dream” under Big Hit Entertainment, have earned worldwide fame and recognition steadily... Read More
5Dec
