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KATSEYE faces fan division after Manon’s hiatus, parent comments spark backlash

KATSEYE, the HYBE-Geffen global girl group formed through the 2023 audition show project "The Debut: Dream Academy," is facing renewed scrutiny after member Manon announced a temporary hiatus and comments attributed to a fellow member's father fueled online backlash. What began as a routine health-related pause has quickly evolved into a broader debate over whether K-pop's tightly structured methodology can be seamlessly applied to multinational acts. On Saturday, the group confirmed through an official statement shared via fan platform Weverse that Manon, 23, would "take a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and well-being," adding that the remaining members would continue scheduled promotions while fully supporting her decision. While such temporary pauses are common in the industry, the situation escalated in the following days when social media comments widely attributed to KATSEYE member Daniela's father surfaced online. In response to fan speculation about the lineup, the account posted, "THE SHOW MUST GO ON! With or without a member. KATSEYE IS BIGGER THA

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Could 'Deadline' be Blackpink’s final release under YG?

Blackpink’s upcoming EP “Deadline” may become the group’s last release as a full unit under YG Entertainment, with industry insiders suggesting the quartet’s group contract could expire as early as this year. YG Entertainment on Tuesday unveiled a teaser for the EP’s main track “Go” ahead of the album’s Friday release. "Deadline” marks Blackpink’s first album in about three years and five months. The five-track EP includes “Jump,” which was prereleased in July. Unlike the typical promotional cyc

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Watch: P1Harmony Announces March Comeback Date With Cinematic Trailer “THE HERO IS MISSING”

Mark your calendars for P1Harmony’s return! On February 25 KST, P1Harmony officially announced that they would be making a comeback on March 12 at 6 p.m. KST. P1Harmony also released an intriguing trailer entitled “THE HERO IS MISSING” for their upcoming return, which you can check out below! The post appeared first on .

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TVXQ’s “MIROTIC” Becomes Their 1st MV To Hit 100 Million Views

TVXQ has just hit the 100 million mark for the very first time on YouTube! On February 25 at around 1:43 a.m. KST, TVXQ’s music video for their iconic 2008 hit “MIROTIC” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, making it the group’s first music video ever to reach the milestone. TVXQ first uploaded the music… The post appeared first on .

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IVE Becomes 1st Girl Group Ever To Score Perfect All-Kills With 6 Different Songs

IVE’s “BANG BANG” is officially the first song of 2026 to achieve a perfect all-kill on the Korean music charts! On February 24 at 1:30 p.m. KST, Instiz’s iChart officially announced that IVE’s hit pre-release track “BANG BANG” had achieved a perfect all-kill, meaning that it had completely swept the No. 1 spot on all… The post appeared first on .

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Jisoo Enjoys Romantic Virtual Dates With Seo Kang Jun, Lee Soo Hyuk, And More In “Boyfriend On Demand”

Get ready for a heart-fluttering romance with “Boyfriend on Demand”! Helmed by director Kim Jung Sik of “Work Later, Drink Now” and “Not Others,” “Boyfriend on Demand” is a romantic comedy that follows Seo Mi Rae (BLACKPINK’s Jisoo), an overworked webtoon producer who subscribes to a virtual dating simulation service to experience the dates of… The post appeared first on .

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Apink celebrates 15 years with nostalgic, high-energy ‘The Origin’ concert

Apink marked its 15th debut anniversary with a sweeping celebration of its career at Jangchung Arena in central Seoul on Saturday and Sunday, proving why the group is among K-pop’s most long-standing girl groups. The sold-out “The Origin: Apink” concert unfolded as a curated journey through the quintet’s history, blending nostalgia with polished live vocals and tightly coordinated choreography. Sunday’s show opened with a recreation of the group’s 2011 debut teaser film, instantly transporting f

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Taemin Parts Ways With Big Planet Made

SHINee’s Taemin has parted ways with Big Planet Made Entertainment. On February 24, Big Planet Made Entertainment announced that Taemin’s exclusive contract with the agency had come to an end. Below is the agency’s full statement: Hello, this is Big Planet Made Entertainment. We would like to inform you that our exclusive contract with Taemin… The post appeared first on .

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Boom, Lee Yong Jin, BTOB’s Eunkwang, And More Confirmed To Join “Amazing Saturday” Spin-Off

Boom, Lee Yong Jin, BTOB’s Eunkwang, Jung Yi Rang, and ZO ZAZZ will be joining tvN’s “Amazing Saturday” spin-off “Amazing Thursday” (literal translation)! “Amazing Thursday” is a music variety show built around a karaoke theme, where two teams face off in song battles. The four-episode program is a spin-off of “Amazing Saturday,” marking its first… The post appeared first on .

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Ryan Tedder calls working BTS’ new album one of the most incredible projects of his career

Ryan Tedder — front man of American pop-rock band OneRepublic and a Grammy-winning producer — revealed during the band's Seoul show on Monday that he participated in BTS' upcoming album "Arirang," set for release on March 20. “Most recently, I did a lot of work on the upcoming BTS album,” Tedder said. “It absolutely blew me away how talented they were, and I think it’s honestly one of the craziest things I’ve worked on in my whole career. I know you’re going to love it.” Tedder has written hits

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G-Dragon’s media show drew 250,000 fans worldwide

G-Dragon’s yearlong “Ubermensch” media exhibition wrapped up in Bangkok, logging over 250,000 visitors, Galaxy Corp. said Tuesday. Incorporating state-of-the-art technology into the message from the artist’s third solo studio album of the same title, the interactive show blurred the line between exhibition and performance, inviting viewers to participate. The exhibition was unveiled in Seoul in March last year and traveled to 10 cities across Asia, including Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangk

ATEEZ And KiiiKiii Earn Double Crowns On Circle Weekly Charts

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of February 8 to 14! Album Chart ATEEZ maintained their double crown on the Circle charts this week, topping both the physical album chart and the digital download chart for the second week in a row. The group’s new mini… The post appeared first on .

ATEEZ Spends 2nd Week In Top 20 Of Billboard 200 With “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4”

ATEEZ’s latest album is enjoying a strong second week on the Billboard charts! Last week, ATEEZ’s 13th mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart after achieving the group’s biggest week yet in the United States. On February 24 local time, Billboard revealed that “GOLDEN HOUR :… The post appeared first on .

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Watch: Hearts2Hearts Isn’t Afraid To Get “RUDE!” In Flawless New Dance Practice Video

Hearts2Hearts is back with another impressive dance practice video! On February 24, the rookie girl group from SM Entertainment released the official dance practice video for their new single “RUDE!” The newly released video offers a full view of the choreography for “RUDE!”, along with all eight members’ dance moves and flawless synchronization throughout the… The post appeared first on .

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Park Jinyoung And Kim Min Ju’s Gazes Remain Filled With Deep Feelings In New Drama “Shining” Posters

JTBC’s upcoming Friday series “Shining” has unveiled new posters! “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. The main poster shows a tender moment between Yeon Tae Seo (Park Jinyoung) and Mo Eun… The post appeared first on .

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SHINee’s Minho drops single in Japan

Minho of SHINee is publishing two solo singles in Japanese on Wednesday, SM Entertainment said Tuesday. He is set to drop “Flawless” and “Sunkissed” as digital singles, both conveying warmth to listeners. Minho gave fans at two meetups in Japan last month an early chance to listen to the songs. The two fan meetings held in Yokohama were his first such event in three years. Earlier this month, he participated in the label’s SM Town Live group concerts in Fukuoka, Japan and Bangkok. His latest sol

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&Team to launch Asia tour

Boy group &Team is set to embark on a tour of 11 cities across Asia, according to agency YX Label Tuesday. The nine-member act will begin the tour in Kanagawa, Japan on May 13, and hop around more cities in the country. It will perform in Incheon on July 4 and 5, about a year after its last concert in Seoul, before flying to Bangkok and Singapore for shows in July and August, respectively. The group's first tour in Asia attracted more than 160,000 fans last year and its debut album in Korea roll

Seventeen’s DK, Seungkwan to host tour

Dogyeom and Seungkwan of Seventeen will hit the stages in five cities, starting April, said agency Pledis Entertainment on Monday. The duo will kick off the concert tour in Incheon on April 17, and after a three-night show will head over to Chiba, Japan. Subsequent shows will be held in Daegu, Korea, Macao and Kaohsiung. The tour is titled “DXS Serenade on Stage,” after the first EP “Serenade” the two brought out last month. The six-track mini album sold more than half a million copies on the da

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IVE Tops YouTube And iTunes Charts Worldwide With “BLACKHOLE” And “REVIVE+”

IVE’s latest comeback is off to a chart-topping start! On February 23 at 6 p.m. KST, IVE made their highly-anticipated comeback with their new full-length album “REVIVE+” and its accompanying title track “BLACKHOLE.” Immediately upon its release, both the album and its title track shot to the top of music charts in various countries across… The post appeared first on .

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Former ToppDogg Member Park Hyun Ho And Eun Ga Eun Welcome Their First Child

Park Hyun Ho and Eun Ga Eun are now parents! On February 20, Park Hyun Ho and Eun Ga Eun welcomed their daughter at around 3 p.m. KST. Both mother and child are healthy and are currently resting and recovering under the care of their family. Park Hyun Ho shared, “I can’t fully express this… The post appeared first on .

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G-Dragon’s Agency Shares Update On Legal Action To Protect His Rights

G-Dragon’s agency Galaxy Corporation has addressed the protection of their artist’s rights. On February 24, Galaxy Corporation released a statement regarding updates on legal action against malicious posts targeting G-Dragon, sharing that criminal complaints have been filed against over 100 individuals. Read the full statement below: Source (1) The post appeared first on .

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