MEOVV has teased their return! On May 8, various images and short clips were shared on the girl group’s social media accounts with text including “AWAKENING,” “ready to strike,” “Instinct gauge: ▮▮▯▯▯,” and “One bite at the apple.” Check out the teasers below: Stay tuned for updates on MEOVV’s comeback!
BOYNEXTDOOR’s comeback date has been revealed! On May 8, a teaser was revealed announcing the group’s upcoming first studio album “HOME.” The album is set to be released on June 8 at 6 p.m. KST. Check out the teaser image below: Stay tuned for more updates on BOYNEXTDOOR’s comeback!
The upcoming horror-thriller film “Shaving” (literal title) has unveiled its first stills! On May 8, production company Star Platinum Co., Ltd. announced, “The film ‘Shaving’ completed filming this past March and has now entered post-production. We are currently preparing for a theatrical release in the second half of this year,” while also unveiling new stills…
Aespa will release a prerelease single featuring G-Dragon ahead of the group’s upcoming second LP, “Lemonade.” According to SM Entertainment, Aespa will unveil the prerelease track “WDA (Whole Different Animal” on May 11 at 6 p.m., ahead of the release of “Lemonade” on May 29 at 1 p.m. The upcoming song is a hip-hop based dance track that will combine heavy synth bass and powerful hooks, while lyrics reflecting the group’s growth are expected to introduce a new chapter in Aespa’s expanding ficti
In a rare cross-generational bridge between K-pop eras, the veteran rapper and producer G-Dragon will feature on "WDA (Whole Different Animal)," the upcoming prerelease single from the girl group aespa, according to their agency, SM Entertainment, Friday. The track, scheduled for release on Monday at 6 p.m., serves as a high-profile introduction to aespa’s second full-length album, "LEMONADE," which is set to arrive on May 29. The 10-track collection is being framed by the agency as a pivot toward a "more mature" musical direction, marking a departure from the group’s earlier experimental themes. The collaboration represents a significant milestone for aespa, making them the first fourth-generation girl group to officially feature the BIGBANG leader on a studio recording. While the pairing is a first for their discography, the artists have maintained a visible professional proximity. Karina, a member of aespa, previously appeared in the music video for "TOO BAD," the lead single from G-Dragon’s third studio album released in February 2025. The group also appeared on the MBC varie
SF9 member and actor Zuho will enlist in the military this month! On May 8, Zuho’s agency Haewadal Entertainment announced that Zuho will enter the Nonsan Army Training Center on May 11 to complete his basic military training before serving as an active-duty soldier in the army. Through his agency, Zuho shared, “Although I am…
Tiffany Young of Girls’ Generation will drop a solo single on Friday, said agency Pacific Music Group. Single “Summer’s Not Over” is a prerelease from her upcoming solo studio album, and comes ten years after her first solo set in Korea, EP “I Just Wanna Dance.” Her latest solo work overall is digital single “Run For Your Life” which came out in the US in 2019. The new single is the beginning of the project that marks her decadelong solo career. It also is the first step she is taking since she
South Korea’s national postal service will launch a series of commemorative stamps featuring Blackpink next month, it announced Thursday. Korea Post will issue ten stamps in time for the group’s 10th anniversary. It will be the first time special stamps have featured female K-pop stars. Album jackets the quartet has released over the past decade will be used for the stamps while the faces of the four and iconic moments of their performances will be contained in the packet which will be available
The second mini album from Cortis stormed past 2 million sales mark in four days, label Big Hit Music said Friday. EP “Greengreen” was released Monday and was an instant million-seller, and exceeded 2 million as of Thursday. The rookie boy group’s debut set, “Color Outside the Lines,” reached 1 million in accumulated sales in three months, and 2 million in six months. Main track “Redred” rose to No. 3 on Melon’s Top 100 and earned the fivesome its first and second trophies on television music ch
K-pop powerhouse HYBE said Friday it has established a new label specializing in producing girl groups, with plans to debut its first act later this year. The label is named ABD, short for its brand slogan, "A Bold Dream," and reflects an approach that seeks to "imagine D instead of C after A and B," the company said in a statement. The label will be led by No Ji-won, head of artist planning at HYBE subsidiary Pledis Entertainment. Pledis' veteran producer Han Sung-soo, who has previously worked on artists including Seventeen, After School, IZ*ONE and TWS, will lead production for the new girl group, HYBE said. The planned debut will add to HYBE's roster of girl groups, which includes Le Sserafim under Source Music, NewJeans under ADOR, ILLIT under Belift Lab and Katseye under HYBE Labels.
TWS has won their first music show trophy for “You, You“! On the May 8 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were NEXZ’s “Mmchk” and TWS’s “You, You.” TWS ultimately took the prize with a total of 9,538 points. Congratulations to TWS! Watch the winner announcement below! Performers on today’s show included TWS, CORTIS,…
Kya will not be participating in KiiiKiii’s scheduled appearance at the Chosun University Daedong Festival today due to health concerns. On May 8, KiiiKiii’s agency STARSHIP Entertainment shared the following statement: Hello, this is STARSHIP Entertainment. KiiiKiii member Kya visited the hospital today due to worsening health conditions and was diagnosed with acute gastritis. Following…
When Japanese girl group Cutie Street appeared on Mnet’s music program “M Countdown” in March, performing its viral song “Can’t We Just be Cute?” the response was immediate. While appearances by Japanese artists on Korean music programs are no longer unusual, the eight-member group drew particular attention for its unapologetically cute concept, complete with pastel-colored outfits, bubbly choreography and exaggerated styling. The performance video has since surpassed 11 million views on YouTube
Girl group Meovv signaled its return with a teaser clip uploaded through agency The Black Label on Friday. A mood board of images surrounding its signature cat, from gleaming cat’s eye to paw prints and scratch marks piqued interests of fans. The idols graced the cover of W Korea’s May issue, as announced last month, churning up speculations that they are gearing up for a comeback. The five-member group’s last endeavor was digital single “Burning Up” in October last year. The single, Meovv's thi
Hybe has launched a new label specializing in girl groups, further expanding its multi-label system as the company prepares to debut another rookie act later this year. On Friday, the company announced that it established a new label called ABD. The name stands for “A Bold Dream,” reflecting the label’s goal of pursuing creative ideas that go beyond conventional boundaries while expanding new areas of K-pop through music-focused content and artist development. The label will be led by Noh Ji-won
It’s officially: AHOF is finally making their return! On May 7, F&F Entertainment confirmed that AHOF was preparing to release new music in June, marking their first comeback in approximately seven months. Notably, AHOF will be premiering two new songs ahead of their release by performing them for the first time at their upcoming concerts…
CORTIS has won the second music show trophy of their career! The May 7 episode of Mnet’s “M Countdown” was a special episode with replays of past performances instead of the usual live broadcast. At the end of the show, it was announced that this week’s candidates for first place were ILLIT’s “It’s Me” and…
HYBE, the Korean powerhouse behind global K-pop juggernauts like BTS, is sharpening its focus on the competitive girl-group market. The company announced Friday the launch of ABD, a subsidiary label dedicated exclusively to the development of female K-pop acts. The move marks a significant deepening of HYBE’s multilabel architecture, a decentralized strategy designed to foster creative independence while leveraging the parent company’s massive infrastructure. ABD — an acronym for “A Bold Dream” — is slated to debut its first rookie ensemble in the second half of this year. According to the company, the label’s mission is to pursue "unconventional ideas" and push the stylistic boundaries of the genre through "artist-focused production." Observers view the expansion as an attempt to diversify HYBE’s intellectual property and reduce its historic reliance on a handful of flagship acts. By positioning ABD as a specialized creative hub, HYBE aims to cultivate a distinct brand identity that can compete in an increasingly crowded global music landscape. "The launch is part of a
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- K-pop powerhouse Hybe said Friday it has established a ...
82MAJOR’s Cho Seongil has sustained an ankle injury. On May 8, 82MAJOR’s agency Great M Entertainment released the following statement: Hello, this is Great M Entertainment. We would like to provide an update regarding 82MAJOR member Cho Seongil’s ankle injury. Earlier today, Cho Seongil injured his ankle during rehearsal and was taken to the hospital…
HYBE has established a brand-new label and is planning to debut a new girl group this year! On May 8, HYBE announced that it was launching a new label called “ABD” specializing in the production of girl groups. “ABD,” which stands for “A Bold Dream,” represents the “pursuit of a creative approach characterized by a…
