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BLACKPINK’s Jennie buys $15 mil. building in central Seoul — reportedly all in cash

Jennie of global K-pop powerhouse BLACKPINK is making headlines not just for her music, but for a bold real estate move that has stunned Korea’s property watchers. The singer has reportedly purchased a building in Seoul’s Yongsan District for 20 billion won (about $15 million), and industry sources say the deal was made entirely in cash. On Wednesday, Korea Economic Broadcasting cited investment banking and real estate industry sources as saying Jennie bought a building in Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan District, in May last year and completed the ownership transfer in December. The property, originally built in 1970, sits in the northern part of Dongbinggo-dong, an area known for its cluster of embassy residences. The building has a land area of 595 square meters and a total floor area of 551.08 square meters, with one basement level and two above-ground floors. It is currently used as the Iraqi Embassy in Seoul. Dongbinggo-dong has recently drawn attention as development accelerates across Yongsan. The area is closely linked to the large-scale Hannam New Town redevelopment project and t

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BTS to stream new world tour shows in cinemas worldwide

SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Yonhap) -- K-pop giant BTS will livestream the opening shows of ...

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ZEROBASEONE Confirmed To Continue As 5-Member Group

ZEROBASEONE’s future plans have been confirmed. On February 12, WAKEONE announced that Sung Han Bin, Kim Ji Woong, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae Rae, and Park Gun Wook will be continuing together as ZEROBASEONE with five members. Kim Tae Rae is already signed under WAKEONE, and it was revealed earlier this week that Seok Matthew and… The post appeared first on .

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BTS to stream new world tour shows in cinemas worldwide

K-pop giant BTS will livestream the opening shows of its new world tour "Arirang" in cinemas across South Korea and around the world, its agency BigHit Music said Friday. The screenings will feature the band's concerts in Goyang, just northwest of Seoul, on April 11 and in Tokyo on April 18 at more than 3,500 theaters in 75 countries. Some regions will show delayed broadcasts due to time differences, the company said. In South Korea, leading multiplex chains CGV, Lotte Cinema and Megabox will ho

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From Wales to Malaysia: ARMY travels worldwide for BTS' Gwanghwamun comeback show

On the first day of the year, thousands of BTS fans around the world received a letter. It was a postcard with New Year’s messages from the seven members of K-pop's biggest band. Printed just behind the paper, in an eye-catching shade of red, were three dots and a date — “2026.03.20.” The delivery was enough to send an estimated 78 million of BTS’ most ardent followers into chaos. Thousands of posts circulated online, all speculating about the meaning behind the message. Even international news outlets like CNN joined in on the conversation. Joyce Wong, a 43-year-old marketer from Hong Kong, who has been part of the BTS fandom — known as ARMY —for seven years, was among the lucky ones who received the coveted letter, which first revealed the date of the group's highly anticipated comeback. The letter was sent to fans of the band who subscribed to a membership service within a set period of time. Upon hearing the news, Wong immediately got to work. She booked her flights to Seoul for March, chose a hotel in the tourist district of Myeong-dong and was set for the experience

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What to expect from BTS' free Gwanghwamun concert

K-pop juggernaut BTS is preparing to return as a full group with a large-scale free concert at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square next month, transforming one of the capital’s most symbolic public spaces into a rare open-air performance venue. As anticipation builds around the group’s first complete lineup concert since October 2022 — nearly three years and four months ago — official announcements and industry sources are offering a clearer picture of what fans can expect from the upcoming comeback event. Titled “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG,” the Gwanghwamun concert will take place March 21 at 8 p.m., a day after the release of the group's fifth studio album, “Arirang.” The concert will serve as the live launch for the new record. According to HYBE Labels, the group's agency, the show will run for roughly an hour, presenting a compact stage centered on the new work alongside several of the group’s well-known hits. Rooted in Korean heritage The staging concept of the show draws directly from Korea’s cultural legacy, combining historical symbolism with large-scale contempor

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BLACKPINK teams up with National Museum of Korea to launch new EP 'DEADLINE'

K-pop girl group BLACKPINK is expanding its upcoming album rollout beyond music, launching a collaborative project with the National Museum of Korea (NMK) that blends the band's global influence with Korean cultural heritage. According to the museum and the group's label, YG Entertainment, the “National Museum of Korea X BLACKPINK” initiative will run from Feb. 27 to March 8 to coincide with the release of the group’s third EP, “DEADLINE.” The project marks the first time a K-pop act has undertaken a large-scale collaboration with the state-run museum, with global audio streaming platform Spotify joining as an official partner. As part of the event, the museum's exterior and outdoor plaza will be illuminated in pink lighting — the group's signature color — daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., offering a nighttime viewing experience for the public. Inside the museum, a dedicated listening zone will be installed along a “Path to History,” located in the east wing of the museum, allowing visitors to hear the full album starting on Feb. 27 at 2 p.m., the moment of its official re

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National Museum of Korea goes pink for Blackpink's comeback

Blackpink is expanding beyond music into cultural heritage to mark the Feb. 27 release of its third EP “Deadline,” becoming the first K-pop act to carry out an official large-scale collaboration with the National Museum of Korea. According to YG Entertainment on Thursday, “National Museum of Korea x Blackpink” rolls out from Feb. 26 to March. 8, in partnership with the museum and global audio streaming platform, Spotify. During the project, the museum’s exterior will be illuminated in pink as pa

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Culture minister says lifting of China’s Hallyu ban remains fragile

Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young said Thursday that progress toward easing China’s so-called “Hallyu ban” remains uncertain, cautioning against overly optimistic expectations within the entertainment industry. Speaking at a press briefing in Seoul, Chae acknowledged that while parts of the industry anticipate a gradual lifting of restrictions on Korean cultural content in China, there has been little tangible advancement so far. China informally restricted Korean cultural imports in 2016 followin

BTS' Gwanghwamun concert 'meaningful,' says culture minister

SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Yonhap) -- The culture minister Thursday pledged full government...

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Zerobaseone to continue as five-member act

K-pop project boy group Zerobaseone will continue its activities as a five-member group, its management agency WakeOne announced Thursday. "Sung Han-bin, Kim Ji-woong, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae and Park Gun-wook have decided to continue working together for a new season as Zerobaseone based on deep trust," the agency said in a statement. Four other members — Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyu-vin and Han Yu-jin — have terminated their project contracts and will prepare for new individual activities, the agency said. "The company will support their future paths and ask fans to keep showing encouragement," it added. Formed through local music cable channel Mnet's audition show "Boys Planet," Zerobaseone debuted in July 2023 as a project group. The nine-member act quickly rose to fame, scoring six consecutive million-selling albums. Initially launched as a 2 1/2-year project, the group was expected to wind down activities in January 2026. However, all nine members agreed last December to extend activities by two months for a February album release and an encore concert in Seoul in March. WakeOne s

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Zerobaseone to continue as five-member act

SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Yonhap) -- K-pop project boy group Zerobaseone will continue its...

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Zerobaseone reshuffles into quintet

Zerobaseone will begin a new chapter as a five-member act, agency WakeOne Entertainment announced Thursday. Sung Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae and Park Gunwook have decided to continue as a team while Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin and Han Yujin chose to leave after the project band disbands as expected. Seok and Park signed with WakeOne on Monday, joining Kim Taerae, raising hopes among fans for the group to continue its career. The nonet formed through audition show “Boys Planet”

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The KingDom To Halt Group Activities + Members To Enlist Within The Year

The KingDom has announced important news regarding the future of the group and the members’ military enlistment. On February 12, GF Entertainment officially announced that The KingDom would be temporarily halting all group activities following their upcoming fan-con “THE QUINQUENNIUM” on February 28. The agency also shared that all of the members will be enlisting… The post appeared first on .

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Krystal Transforms Into A Daughter Of A Wealthy Family In New Drama “Mad Concrete Dreams”

Upcoming drama “Mad Concrete Dreams” has unveiled the first stills of Krystal in character! “Mad Concrete Dreams” is a thriller drama that follows a struggling landlord who becomes entangled in crime to protect his family and property. While he achieves the coveted status of a landlord, mounting debts lead him to participate in a staged… The post appeared first on .

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“Music Core” To Not Air Next Week

MBC’s “Music Core” will not be airing next week. On February 12, “Music Core” announced that the show will not be airing next week as originally scheduled on February 21. Therefore, the voting that was set to take place from February 18 to 19 will also not take place next week. Hosted by ZEROBASEONE’s Kim… The post appeared first on .

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Hybe posts record-high revenue last year, profit plunges 73%

K-pop giant Hybe posted record annual revenue for 2025 on Thursday, driven by robust global tours and a diversified business strategy, although operating profit plunged nearly 73 percent from a year earlier due to restructuring costs and investments. Revenue rose 17.5 percent from a year earlier to an all-time high of 2.65 trillion won ($1.84 billion), the company said in a regulatory filing. Operating profit, however, tumbled 72.9 percent to 49.9 billion won, while net loss widened to 256.7 billion won. For the fourth quarter alone, operating profit dropped 92.9 percent to 4.6 billion won. Hybe attributed the revenue growth to its "multi-home, multi-genre" strategy and a surge in live events. The company held 279 global performances last year, leading to a 69.4 percent jump in concert revenue. Merchandising and licensing revenue also rose 35.8 percent, while album and music sales declined 10.2 percent. Conversely, the sharp decline in profitability was blamed on "one-off costs" stemming from investments in new artists and a restructuring of the North American business to transition towa

Court orders Hybe to pay W25.5b to ex-Ador CEO Min Hee-jin

The Seoul Central District Court on Thursday sided with former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin in her put option dispute with Hybe, ordering the K-pop agency to fork over 25.5 billion won ($17.6 million). The ruling which validates Min's contractual right to sell a portion of her Ador shares back to Hybe, also ordered the company to pay a combined 3.1 billion won to two other former Ador executives, surnamed Shin and Kim, who like Min exercised put options. Expressing disappointment, Hybe said it was weigh

TVXQ marks 20 years in Japan with movie

TVXQ thrilled fans in Japan with the release of a new single Thursday, said label SM Entertainment. The veteran duo will mark its 20-year career in the country with a movie release on Feb. 20. The single of the same title, released ahead of the movie, will also be part of the film's soundtrack. The movie will also include live performances and candid interviews. The final celebration comes in the form of two shows at Nissan Stadium in April. “Red Ocean” will be the duo's third performance at the

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BTS’ V scores 2.5b plays on Spotify with solo set

V of BTS exceeded 2.5 billion plays on Spotify with his first solo album, “Layover,” according to Big Hit Music on Thursday. The album rolled out in September 2023 and reached the milestone on Wednesday, nearly 2 1/2 years later. The album debuted on the Billboard 200 at No. 2 and all six of its tracks made the Global 200 and Global Excl. US charts, in a first for a K-pop solo endeavor. Each track garnered more than 100 million streams on Spotify, another first for such a release. The mini album

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Twice reaches 900m views for 1st time with ‘What is Love?’ video

Twice's music video for “What is Love?” has passed 900 million views on YouTube, a first for the group, label JYP Entertainment said Thursday. The video was released in April 2018 for the title track from the group's fifth EP. In it, each of the nine members becomes a character from a well-known movie and visualizes their ideas of love. The six-track EP sold over 100,000 copies in the first week, the fourth-most for a K-pop girl group at the time. Twice is in the middle of the North American leg

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Court Rules In Favor Of Min Hee Jin Regarding Put Option + HYBE To Appeal Case

The court has ruled in favor of former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin over HYBE regarding the put option (stock purchase claim right) worth approximately 25.5 billion won (approximately $1.77 million). On the morning of February 12, the Civil Agreement Division 31 of the Seoul Central District Court (Presiding Judge Nam In Soo) ruled that… The post appeared first on .

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Watch: Park Jinyoung And Kim Min Ju Face A Bittersweet Reunion In New Drama “Shining” Teaser

JTBC’s upcoming Friday series “Shining” has released a second teaser video! “Shining” is a drama about young people who once shared a world of their own and gradually become each other’s source of trust and the light that guides their lives. In the newly released teaser, the deep bond between Yeon Tae Seo (Park Jinyoung)… The post appeared first on .

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QUIZ: Take This Personality Quiz And We’ll Tell You Which KATSEYE Member You’re Most Like

With their recent performance at the GRAMMYs, social media hype, and new collabs with amazing brands, there’s no doubt that KATSEYE has reached global stardom! Claim your spot as an EYEKON and find out which member you’re most like by taking this quiz. You might even find your bias (or bias wrecker!) just by answering… The post appeared first on .

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IU And Byeon Woo Seok Are Like An Affectionate Couple In Front Of The Paparazzi In “Perfect Crown”

MBC’s upcoming drama “Perfect Crown” has shared a closer in-depth look at the drama! Set in an alternate universe where modern-day Korea is a constitutional monarchy, “Perfect Crown” will tell the love story of Sung Hee Joo (IU), a chaebol heiress who has everything but is only a commoner in status, and Grand Prince Yi… The post appeared first on .

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