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The star-studded film “The Man Who Lives With the King” (literal title) has officially set its premiere date! “The Man Who Lives With the King” is the first Korean film to center on the hidden story of King Danjong (Park Ji Hoon). Danjong, the sixth king of Joseon, ascended the throne at age 12 but… The post appeared first on .
Chanel has tapped BTS member Jung Kook as the new global ambassador for Chanel Beauty, signaling a strategic push to connect the luxury house’s iconic image with younger global audiences shaped by K-pop culture and social media. On Thursday, Chanel officially announced Jung Kook as its latest global beauty ambassador, saying the partnership aims to bring the brand’s modern creativity and timeless identity closer to a new generation. The move quickly gained traction online, with fans celebrating another major fashion milestone for the global pop star. Jung Kook has emerged as one of the most influential figures in the global music scene, earning widespread recognition for his powerful performances, artistic versatility and cross-generational appeal. Through his solo career, he has topped international charts and solidified his status as a global pop icon, often praised for pushing creative boundaries both on stage and in the studio. Chanel said his bold and expressive approach closely aligns with the values pursued by Chanel Beauty. Thomas du Pre de Saint Maur, Chanel’s global frag
Hybe has entered the global “Big Four” of the live entertainment market, driven by the touring strength of its label artists, including J-Hope of BTS, Seventeen and Enhypen. According to Billboard’s 2025 Boxscore Year-End Report, Friday, Hybe ranked No. 4 in the Top Promoters category with $469.2 million (691.4 billion won) in tour revenue from Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2025, marking a jump of five spots from the previous year. The climb reflects the performance of Hybe Music Group acts. Of the
Stray Kids ranked No. 10 on Billboard's Top Tours 2025. According to the year-end chart, which is based on tours that ran between October 2024 and September, the group raked in $185.7 million in revenue from its “Dominate” world tour. It was the band’s largest tour to date, with 31 shows across the world during the period, selling approximately 1.3 million tickets. The eight members hit stadiums for 29 shows and were the first K-pop artists to perform at 11 locations. Three more K-pop artists we
Nmixx secured the top spot on British music media NME's 25 best K-pop songs of 2025 list. “Nmixx had one hell of a year, topped by their gleaming capstone of a debut album, ‘Blue Valentine,’” wrote the magazine, “But it’s ‘Spinnin’ On It’ that stands as the record’s emotional cornerstone, the moment their signature genre-mixing adrenaline collides with sharpened instincts.” The catchy tune is a B-side track from the group's first LP, which has dominated domestic music charts since its October re
Girl group Hearts2Hearts is planning to meet fans in Seoul on Feb. 21-22 at its first fan meetup, its label SM Entertainment announced Thursday. The two-day event, dubbed "Hearts to House," will also mark the first anniversary of its debut. The multinational group of eight debuted with the single “The Chase” in February and released its first EP “Focus” in October. The six-track set sold more than 425,000 copies in its first week and debuted atop Oricon’s Daily Album ranking. The title track ear
Le Sserafim reached 100 million plays on Spotify with “Spaghetti (feat. J-Hope of BTS)” as of Wednesday. It achieved the feat in the shortest time in its career at about seven weeks, according to agency Source Music. The single became its 16th to garner 100 million streams on the platform. “Spaghetti” is the main track from the group’s first physical single of the same name. It secured the highest spots for the group on Billboard’s Hot 100 and UK Official Singles Top 100, ranking No. 50 and No.
VERIVERY has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “RED (Beggin’)”! KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank” did not air a new episode on December 12, but the music show still announced this week’s winner on its official website. VERIVERY took the win with a total of 6,238 points on the Music Bank… The post appeared first on .
SECRET NUMBER’s Soodam has officially left the group. On December 12, VINE Entertainment announced that Soodam has parted ways with SECRET NUMBER following the expiration of her exclusive contract. The agency’s full statement is as follows: Hello. This is Vine Entertainment. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the fans who always… The post appeared first on .
Kim Se Jeong will pull out her ultimate secret weapon to win over Nam Ki Ae in tonight’s episode of “Moon River”! “Moon River” is a fantasy romance drama that follows Crown Prince Lee Gang (Kang Tae Oh), a man who has lost his smile, and Park Dal I (Kim Se Jeong), a traveling merchant… The post appeared first on .
MBLAQ’s Mir is tying the knot! On December 12, a media outlet reported that Mir will hold a wedding ceremony with his non-celebrity fiancée on December 21. In response to the report, Mir’s side confirmed, “Mir will marry his non-celebrity fiancée who is one year older than he is on December 21 at a location… The post appeared first on .
BLACKPINK’s Jennie, Dex, Noh Hong Chul, and Choo Sung Hoon will be starring together in a new variety show! On December 12, MyDaily reported that BLACKPINK’s Jennie, Dex, Noh Hong Chul, and Choo Sung Hoon will be joining “Manito Club” (working title), a new variety show produced by PD Kim Tae Ho’s production company TEO.… The post appeared first on .
Kang Tae Oh, Kim Se Jeong, and Lee Shin Young will be working together once more in “Moon River”! “Moon River” is a fantasy romance drama that follows Crown Prince Lee Gang (Kang Tae Oh), a man who has lost his smile, and Park Dal I (Kim Se Jeong), a traveling merchant who has lost… The post appeared first on .
SHINee’s Onew has addressed the controversy over his alleged ties with the so-called “injection auntie,” who surfaced in connection with Park Na Rae’s recent issue. Previously on December 6, Dispatch reported that Park Na Rae received illegal medical services such as an IV drip categorized as prescription drugs from an individual called “injection auntie.” After… The post appeared first on .
ENA’s upcoming drama “IDOL I” has unveiled two special posters! “IDOL I” is a mystery courtroom romance drama starring Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung as Maeng Se Na, a star lawyer and devoted fan who takes on the case of her favorite idol Do Ra Ik (Kim Jae Yeong) after he is accused of murder. The two… The post appeared first on .
Lee Chae Yeon has joined a new agency! On December 12, entertainment company DOD announced, “Lee Chae Yeon, who possesses a wide array of charms, has signed an exclusive contract with us. We will be unsparing in our support of Lee Chae Yeon so that she can display her outstanding talents to her heart’s content… The post appeared first on .
