BLACKPINK member Jisoo is drawing attention after giving high-end luxury gifts to employees at her agency, in a move that contrasts with ongoing workplace controversy in the entertainment industry. Jisoo, who runs her own agency, Blissoo, recently presented staff with designer bags worth several million won each. The gifts were revealed through employees’ social media posts. Photos shared online showed Dior bags alongside messages such as “I love you, CEO,” “Jisoo is the best,” and “Thank you, boss,” offering a glimpse into the company’s internal atmosphere. The scale of the gifts also stood out. Jisoo, a global ambassador for Dior, personally selected and handed out the luxury items, with multiple bags appearing in the images. Her gesture comes at a time when the Korean entertainment industry is facing a series of allegations involving abuse of power and unfair treatment within management structures. Against that backdrop, Jisoo’s actions are being seen by some as a notable contrast, highlighting a different approach to leadership and workplace culture. Alongside her mus

For Dayoung, her new solo EP “What’s a girl to do” is more than just a comeback. It’s shaped by the music style she practiced with during her trainee years and the kind of artist she wants to become. Set for release on Tuesday, Dayoung’s second EP, “What’s a girl to do,” marks a stylistic shift from her previous EP “Gonna love me, right?” drawing more heavily on early-2000s R&B and dance-pop influences. “I have a lot of nostalgia for that era,” said Dayoung during a round table interview in sout

An accident at a K-pop group Super Junior concert sparked concern after several fans fell from the stands, while member Ryeowook drew praise for staying with injured concert attendees. The incident occurred on April 5, the final day of the group’s three-day encore concert for its 20th anniversary tour “Super Show 10,” held at the KSPO Dome in Seoul’s Olympic Park. According to reports, the accident happened toward the end of the show, when band members moved closer to the audience. As Ryeowook approached the stands and reached out, a temporary safety fence collapsed, causing three fans to fall. Footage and eyewitness accounts captured the moment, with Ryeowook seen clutching his head in shock. Fans at the venue said Ryeowook quickly called for safety staff and later accompanied the injured fans to the hospital. One of the fans involved shared an update on social media, saying, “Thank you to everyone who was concerned. Thankfully, X-rays and CT scans showed no serious injuries.” The fan added, “Only two guardians were allowed into the examination room, so I thought the members

Boy group And2ble uploaded its first batch of photographs as a team, agency YH Entertainment announced Tuesday. The five members — Zhang Hao, Yoo Seungeon, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin and Han Yujin — are slated to begin activities as the new group on May 26. Yoo had debuted as part of Evnne, a seven-member group formed through the audition show Boys Planet, in 2023. He left the project group in January, teaming up with former Zerobaseone members to form And2ble. Zerobaseone, comprising nine members, was a

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