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Why only Danielle? Ador explains damages suit as NewJeans comeback rumors grow

Ador has explained in court why it filed a damages lawsuit only against NewJeans member Danielle, even as overseas sightings of other members fuel speculation that the group may be preparing for a return. The Seoul Central District Court held the third hearing Thursday in a damages suit filed by Ador against Danielle, her family and former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin. Ador previously filed the suit only against Danielle among the NewJeans members, while also removing her from the group, saying she had seriously violated her exclusive contract. During the hearing, Ador said Danielle pursued a project with U.S. band Emotional Oranges worth about $175,000 (240 million won). The agency said the music video shoot was halted, but that much of the recording and vocal work had already taken place. ADOR also said Danielle violated her contract by taking part in photo shoots, magazine cover projects and an individual deal with a major watch brand without prior consultation. The agency also raised the issue of an alleged double contract with a company backed by Chinese capital. The company is said to have

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Stray Kids' Seungmin scales back activities as ankle injury lingers

Stray Kids member Seungmin will significantly reduce his activities as he continues to recover from a stress fracture in his ankle, his agency said, raising concerns among fans after the singer missed several recent events. JYP Entertainment said Thursday that Seungmin is focusing on rest and treatment following medical advice for a stress fracture in his left ankle. As a result, Seungmin either did not participate in some recent filming commitments or took part only to a limited extent, with his injury condition given top priority, the agency said. JYP also said Seungmin's appearance in some upcoming content may be limited while he continues his recovery. The singer was first diagnosed with a stress fracture in his left ankle after visiting a hospital in March due to persistent pain. The injury also forced him to miss Stray Kids' performance at “The Governors Ball Music Festival” in New York City last month. Stray Kids, one of K-pop's biggest global acts under JYP Entertainment, has built a large international fan base through its self-produced music and extensive world tours. While t

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BTS’ Chile concerts face venue uncertainty after National Stadium use denied

BTS’ upcoming concerts in Chile have been thrown into uncertainty after the country’s National Sports Institute declined to authorize the use of Estadio Nacional in Santiago for the group’s scheduled October shows. The concerts, organized by promoter DG Medios, are scheduled for Oct. 14, 16 and 17 as part of BTS’ “Arirang” world tour. Tickets for all three shows reportedly sold out after going on sale in April, with each concert expected to draw more than 48,000 fans. According to Chilean media

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Le Sserafim turns discography into collectible 'Sound Coin' albums

Le Sserafim is packaging its musical journey into a new collectible album series, offering fans a coin-shaped release that brings together every chapter of the group's career as its latest album continues to gain traction on the U.S. charts. The five-member group said Friday that it will release six versions of its new "Sound Coin" albums at 1 p.m. on July 10. The announcement was made through Hybe's fan platform Weverse. The collectible series spans the group's debut single album through its fifth mini album. Each coin-shaped edition features the logo and concept photos from one of the group's releases, including "FEARLESS," "ANTIFRAGILE," "UNFORGIVEN," "EASY," "CRAZY" and "HOT." The albums also provide access to the same music and digital content available through previous Weverse album versions, allowing fans to revisit the group's earlier releases in a single collectible format. Source Music said the project was designed to celebrate the group's journey following the launch of a new chapter with its second full-length album, "PUREFLOW pt.1," released in May. "We hope this becomes a spec

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July packed with K-pop career milestones

Not every comeback is just another comeback. July's K-pop release calendar is filled with milestones. Some artists are releasing their first full-length albums after years in the industry. Others are launching new units, returning to solo work after lengthy absences or expanding into overseas markets. Rookie groups, meanwhile, are using the month to build on recent momentum and start new chapters of their own. The result is a lineup defined not simply by new music but by moments that could reshape some of K-pop's most famous careers. The month begins with girl group i-dle, which will release its ninth mini-album, "We made," on July 6. Led by "Gimme Dat Love," the five-track album recalls the group's 2019 EP "I made," suggesting a thematic connection between the two releases. The comeback continues the group's activities following its rebranding last year from (G)I-DLE to i-dle, while expanding on the identity it has cultivated over the past year. A day later, boy band MONSTA X's main vocalist Kihyun returns with "BORDERLINE," his first solo release in three years and nine months. The seven

LE SSERAFIM turns its discography into collectible 'Sound Coin' albums

LE SSERAFIM is packaging its musical journey into a new collectible album series, offering fans a coin-shaped release that brings together every chapter of the group's career as its latest album continues to gain traction on the U.S. charts. The five-member group said Friday that it will release six versions of its new "Sound Coin" albums at 1 p.m. on July 10. The announcement was made through the global fan platform Weverse. The collectible series spans the group's debut single album "FEARLESS" through its fifth mini album "HOT." Each coin-shaped edition features the logo and concept photos from one of the group's releases, including "FEARLESS," "ANTIFRAGILE," "UNFORGIVEN," "EASY," "CRAZY" and "HOT." The albums also provide access to the same music and digital content available through previous Weverse album versions, allowing fans to revisit the group's earlier releases in a single collectible format. Source Music said the project was designed to celebrate the group's journey following the launch of a new chapter with its second full-length album, "PUREFLOW pt.1," released in May. "We hop

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La Plata names BTS ‘Guests of Honor’ ahead of Argentina concerts

The La Plata City Council in Argentina has unanimously approved a resolution naming BTS "Guests of Honor" ahead of the group’s Buenos Aires concerts, scheduled to take place in October. Being named a Guest of Honor is a formal civic distinction conferred by municipal or national governments in Argentina on distinguished foreign visitors in recognition of their cultural, scientific or social contributions. The La Plata City Council unanimously approved the resolution Thursday after it was propose

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ATEEZ sets own record with latest album selling 1.88 mil. copies in 1st week

K-pop boy group ATEEZ has set its own first-week sales record with its latest album selling more than 1.88 million copies, its agency said Friday. The group's 14th EP, "Golden Hour: Part 5," hit the milestone based on data from local album sales tracker Hanteo Chart, according to KQ Entertainment. Released on June 26, the album depicts Ateez embracing moments driven by instinct and sensation with a playful energy. The five-track release is led by the lead track "Bad," and also includes "Mamacita" and "Toxin." It has become the seventh million-selling album from the group

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Ateez sets own record with latest album selling 1.88 mln copies in 1st week

SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Ateez has set its own first-week sales

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G-Dragon named ambassador for UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan

The Korea Heritage Service has appointed K-pop star G-Dragon as an honorary ambassador for the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which will be held in Busan later this month. The government agency said the appointment recognizes the singer's global influence beyond K-pop, his contributions to culture and the arts, as well as his efforts to address social issues through art and promote public-interest culture. As ambassador, G-Dragon will support campaigns promoting the protect

G-Dragon named honorary ambassador for UNESCO Heritage Committee meeting in Busan

SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- K-pop star G-Dragon will serve as the public face of t

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xikers’ Minjae And FLARE U’s Chuei Li Yu Announced As New MCs Of “The Show”

“The Show” has officially unveiled its new MC lineup! On July 3, the cable music program announced that xikers’ Minjae and FLARE U’s Chuei Li Yu will take over as the show’s new hosts beginning this month. 뭐⁉️ 2026 THE SHOW. NEW MC가#xikers #민재 X #FLAREU #최립우 라고❓#더쇼 만 좋은 거 하나… ㄴ 좋으면 그냥

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Watch: ATEEZ Takes 1st Win For “BAD” On “Music Bank”; Performances By EVAN, SEVENTEEN’s V8, And More

ATEEZ has won their first music show trophy for “BAD”! On the July 3 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were ATEEZ’s “BAD” and Hearts2Hearts’s “Lemon Tang.” ATEEZ ultimately took the prize with a total of 9,688 points. Congratulations to ATEEZ! Watch the winner announcement below! Performers on today’s show included ATEEZ, Hearts2Hearts, SEVENTEEN’s V8,

Kim Myung Soo Reignites The Rivalry Between Former Bandmates Kwon So Hyun And Kang Min Ah In “Love In Sync”

Get ready for a love triangle between Kim Myung Soo, Kang Min Ah, and Kwon So Hyun in upcoming drama “Love in Sync”! “Love in Sync” is a romantic comedy about a woman who rejects empathy and a man burdened with too much of it. When they begin to share one another’s emotions through a

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8 Naturally Adorable K-Pop Idols With Fierce Stage Presence

Stage presence isn’t just about how you look, it’s about how you rock it! These idols show some amazing duality with their fierce performances, in spite of the fact that they’re actually pretty adorable. Sometimes, looks can be deceiving! IVE’s Rei This is one of Rei’s most-viewed fancams for a reason! IVE’s performances often have

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BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Named Ambassador For UNESCO World Heritage Committee

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon has been appointed honorary ambassador for the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. On July 3, the Korea Heritage Service announced, “G-Dragon is an artist who has exerted global influence across the arts and culture that goes beyond K-pop. We deemed him the right person to convey to the world the

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Hyeri Is A Struggling Reporter Who Once Dreamed Of Becoming A Film Director In New Drama “Dream To You”

ENA’s upcoming drama “Dream to You” has released new stills featuring Hyeri in character! “Dream to You” is a romantic comedy about the reunion of genius film director Woo Soo Bin (Hwang In Youp), who returns after achieving his dreams, and reporter Ju Yi Jae (Hyeri), who has forgotten her own. In the drama, Hyeri

Cube Warns Against Impersonation Fraud + Threatens Legal Action

Cube Entertainment has threatened to take legal action against impersonation of the company and the spread of false information. On July 3, the agency issued the following warning against impersonation fraud: Hello. This is Cube Entertainment. We are receiving reports that certain businesses have recently been spreading false information pretending that they have obtained our