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Taemin of Shinee is ready to make his historic solo debut at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Saturday. He will take to the Mojave Stage at the festival held in California, US, as the first-ever Korean male solo performer. Acknowledging that he is feeling “honored and grateful” to be part of the lineup, the veteran musician told Jennifer Hudson on her show earlier this month: “There is a saying in Korea, ‘Big opportunities come three times in life’ … and this is one of them.” During t

As Galaxy Corp. continues to sign high-profile artists who have newly become free agents, industry officials are questioning why established names are joining a relatively unknown agency branding itself as an “AI entertainment technology company.” Singer Kwon Eun-bi, who rose to fame through project girl group Iz*One, is reportedly preparing to join Galaxy Corp., just three weeks after the company signed Taemin, formerly of boy band SHINee. The company’s current roster includes pop icon and acto

Two of K-pop’s two biggest players are recalibrating global strategies, with India emerging as a new frontier. SM Entertainment and Hybe are increasingly stepping into each other’s core markets, as SM pushes deeper into the US while Hybe accelerates its expansion across Asia, particularly India. SM has long maintained a strong foothold in Asia, especially in Japan, the world’s second-largest music market. Its early K-pop acts such as BoA, TVXQ and Shinee built massive followings there, with some

SHINee member Key is set to return to the stage after a five-month hiatus, even as a widening investigation into an alleged illegal medical practitioner — dubbed the “injection aunt” — continues to unfold. On March 27, SM Entertainment announced that SHINee will hold its eighth solo concerts, “- The Trilogy I - 2026 SHINee WORLD VIII : [THE INVERT],” from May 29 to 31 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul’s Olympic Park. The upcoming shows mark the group’s first full-scale concertd in about a year since their seventh solo performances held to celebrate the anniversary debut. The announcement has drawn particular attention as it effectively signals Key’s return to activities following his suspension amid the controversy. The issue traces back to late last year, when comedian Park Na-rae became embroiled in allegations of receiving unauthorized medical procedures from an individual known as “A,” reportedly in private settings such as her home and even the backseat of a car. Suspicion expanded after images surfaced on A’s social media showing Key and a pet that had appeared with

Taemin of SHINee is unveiling his first digital single in English on Friday, according to Galaxy Corp. “Long Way Home” comes ahead of his festival debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, where he will hit the stage on April 11 and 18. He is set to become the first male K-pop solo artist to join the festival lineup. The lyrical pop ballad tinged with R&B is the first new music he is releasing since he signed with the new agency earlier this month. From April 1,

Taemin, member of K-pop boy band SHINee and soloist, will take center stage at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles next month with a new exhibition — the first ever devoted to a K-pop solo artist. Running from April 1 to May 25, “TAEMIN: Performer. Artist. Icon” will trace the 32-year-old singer’s evolution as one of contemporary music’s most dynamic performers, featuring an intimate selection of his signature stage ensembles and personal keepsakes. “Each performance is a story I share with my fans. These outfits and artifacts hold memories of those moments on stage,” Taemin said in a statement. “I hope visitors can feel the passion and love for music that has guided my journey. I’m truly honored to have my stage outfits displayed at the Grammy Museum.” The display will feature two of Taemin’s distinctive costumes — a red and black outfit from his “Ephemeral Gaze” world tour in 2024-25 and a white look worn during his “Veil” arena tour and on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” in 2025 — along with his in-ear monitors, white stage-used microphone, official light

Onew of SHINee is planning to visit five cities in Asia for his solo fan meetup tour, “Tough Love,” Griffin Entertainment announced Wednesday. The tour will kick off in Taiwan capital Taipei on April 3 and will bring him back to Seoul on April 11, before visits to Hong Kong, Tokyo and Osaka, Japan. Fan meetings in Osaka will run for three days and in Tokyo two days. The event is named after the fifth EP, which Onew brought out earlier this month, which topped iTunes albums charts in nine regions