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NCT’s Mark Lee exits after 10 years, fans in shock

Fans of NCT are reeling after the sudden announcement that longtime member Mark will leave the group, just days after wrapping up a major concert run — timing that has sparked confusion, disbelief and intense online reaction. On Friday, SM Entertainment said Mark’s exclusive contract will end Wednesday marking his official departure from all NCT activities, including its subunits NCT 127 and NCT Dream. Following his exit, NCT 127 will continue as a seven-member group — Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo and Haechan — while NCT Dream will promote with six members: Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle and Jisung. Mark also addressed fans directly through a handwritten letter shared on his personal account. "I had many conversations with the members about this decision, and every single one of them supported me," he said. "I feel so thankful it brings me to tears, and at the same time, I feel a sense of lifelong apology." He added, "To the members who shared the same journey and sailed together for so long, I am truly grateful and I love you." Mark also expressed gratit

BTS ranks No. 4 on British Official Albums Chart with 'Arirang'

SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- K-pop powerhouse BTS ranked No. 4 on the British Offi...

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Is Manon really leaving Katseye? Hybe declines to comment

Speculation is growing over whether Manon of Katseye is leaving the group, after the Swiss member removed the group name from her social media profile Friday. As of Friday afternoon, Manon’s Instagram profile reads only “mademoiselle manzanita,” with no mention of Katseye. Hybe, which created multinational girl group with Geffen Records, had previously said she was on hiatus due to a health issue. The company declined to comment on the more recent speculation. However, it confirmed to The Korea

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Mark leaves SM Entertainment after 10 years with NCT

Mark of K-pop boy band NCT will terminate his contract with SM Entertainment and leave the group, the agency said Friday. The decision, effective next Wednesday, was made "after sufficient and deep discussions with Mark for a long time," the company said. The artist made his debut in 2016 as part of NCT and has actively performed across the group's sub-units, including NCT 127 and NCT Dream. In April last year, he also made his mark as a solo artist with his album "The Firstfruit." "Mark has been a remarkable artist over the last 10 years, demonstrating outstanding abilities both as a group member and as a solo artist," SM said, adding it wishes the artist well on his new journey.

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Breaking: Mark Leaves NCT And SM Entertainment

Mark is parting ways with NCT and SM Entertainment. On April 3, SM Entertainment released the following statement: Hello, this is SM Entertainment. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to fans who always send NCT their unwavering support. After a long period of in-depth discussions with Mark regarding the direction of his future… The post appeared first on .

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Mark of NCT to leave group and SM

Mark, a Korean Canadian member of NCT under SM Entertainment, will leave both the group and the agency after deciding not to renew his exclusive contract, the company said Friday. The announcement came as a surprise to fans, as the details of Mark’s contract period had not been publicly disclosed and there had been no prior indication of his departure. “After a long period of careful and thoughtful discussion with Mark regarding his future activities, we have mutually agreed to conclude his excl

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Mark leaves SM Entertainment after 10 years with NCT

SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Mark of K-pop boy band NCT will terminate his contrac...

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Hybe’s Latin boy group Santos Bravos to make Korea debut

Santos Bravos, a Latin pop boy group under Hybe, is set to make its first appearance on Korean music shows since its debut. According to Hybe Latin America, the group will arrive in Korea on Friday and stay for about three weeks to carry out various promotional activities, including performances on local music programs. “Promoting in Korea, the birthplace of K-pop, is a meaningful challenge for us,” Santos Bravos said. “We want to present great performances with respect while proudly showcasing

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BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP

BTS will drop a new single, "Come Over," as part of an LP version of their "Arirang" album, BigHit Music said Friday. The new vinyl record will feature all 14 songs from the fifth studio album, along with the new song dedicated to their fans, ARMY, which will be available exclusively on the LP, according to the company. Member Suga participated in producing the song, with RM and J-hope contributing to the songwriting. Meanwhile, the group will embark on the "BTS World Tour Arirang" in Goyang, northwest of Seoul, on April 11 and continue in major cities around the world through 2027.

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BTS To Release Surprise New Song “Come Over”

Get ready for a brand-new song from BTS! On April 3, BIGHIT MUSIC announced that a surprise new track by BTS would be included on the Deluxe Vinyl edition of “ARIRANG,” which is set to be released today. In addition to the 14 tracks from the original version of BTS’s latest album “ARIRANG,” the Deluxe… The post appeared first on .

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(LEAD) Mark leaves SM Entertainment after 10 years with NCT

SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Mark of K-pop boy band NCT will terminate his contrac...

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TXT floats teaser film for 8th EP

Tomorrow X Together uploaded a trailer for its upcoming eighth EP “7th Year: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns,” on Friday. Dubbed “A Thorn: Untold Stories,” the teaser clip set in a dystopian background captures the five members in the calm before a storm. The mini album is slated to be released on April 13, but the fivesome unveiled all six tracks to the audience at a listening party it held in Seoul on March 31. Taehyun and Huening Kai surprised fans at the event, making an appearance witho

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BTS’ V amasses 10m TikTok followers in record time

V of BTS reached 10 million followers on TikTok in the shortest time for a Korean entertainer. He was found to have opened an account on March 13, when Jungkook chose to unfollow all but three people: BTS, J-Hope and an account that turned out to be V’s. V’s account surpassed 1 million followers that day and 10 million on April 1. The artist uploaded his first video on March 24 showing himself, J-Hope and Jungkook, dancing to Bxndz’s “Bunny Girl Hoodtrap,” drawing 1 million views in less than ha

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T.O.P returns with 'Another Dimension,' his 1st solo studio album

SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actor T.O.P, a former member of boy group BIGB...

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BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP

SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- BTS will drop a new single, "Come Over," as part of a...

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Watch: BTS Takes 7th Win For “SWIM” On “Music Bank”; Performances By N.Flying, Kep1er, And More

BTS has taken their seventh win for “SWIM”! On the April 3 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were BTS’s “SWIM” and ITZY’s Yuna‘s “Ice Cream.” BTS ultimately took the prize with a total of 9,477 points. Congratulations to BTS! Watch the winner announcement below! Performers on today’s show included ITZY’s Yuna, Red Velvet’s Irene, Kep1er, N.Flying, PENTAGON’s… The post appeared first on .

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T.O.P returns with 'Another Dimension,' his 1st solo studio album

Singer-actor T.O.P, a former member of boy group BIGBANG, is set to release his first solo studio album, "Another Dimension," his agency said Friday. The 11-track album, set to be released at 6 p.m., features double lead singles "Studio54" and "Desperado." It marks his first full-length solo album since his debut in 2006, according to Topspot Pictures. T.O.P oversaw production of the entire album alongside acclaimed Italian music producer and sound engineer IRKO, with "Squid Game" art director Chae Kyoung-sun also participating in the project. In a recent interview with GQ magazine in Hong Kong, T.O.P said he has focused on creating music over the past decade, describing the time "extremely constructive." As an actor, his most recent appearance was as Thanos in Season 2 of Netflix's hit series "Squid Game."

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BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP

BTS will drop a new single, "Come Over," as part of an LP version of their "Arirang" album, BigHit Music said Friday. The new vinyl record will feature all 14 songs from the fifth studio album, along with the new song dedicated to their fans, ARMY, which will be available exclusively on the LP, according to the company. Member Suga participated in producing the song, with RM and J-hope contributing to the songwriting. Meanwhile, the group will embark on the "BTS World Tour Arirang" in Goyang, no

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Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyu Vin, And Han Yu Jin Confirmed To Debut In 5-Member Group AND2BLE With Yoo Seung Eon

YH Entertainment’s upcoming boy group AND2BLE has confirmed its member lineup. On April 3, News1 reported that former ZEROBASEONE members Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyu Vin, and Han Yu Jin along with former EVNNE member Yoo Seung Eon will be debuting as a five-member group. In response to the report, a representative of YH Entertainment… The post appeared first on .

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“Yumi’s Cells” Confirms Musical Production + Tiffany Young And Kim Ye Won To Play Yumi

“Yumi’s Cells” is set to raise a dazzling curtain on the musical stage! On April 3, production companies Sam Company and Studio N announced the launch of the musical “Yumi’s Cells,” which will open on June 30 at the CJ Towol Theater of the Seoul Arts Center, and unveiled its cast lineup along with a… The post appeared first on .

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T.O.P drops ‘Another Dimension’ ahead of Big Bang’s Coachella anniversary stage

T.O.P has made a long-awaited return with his first full-length album, released Friday. It marks his first solo release in 13 years since “Doom Dada.” The rapper released “Another Dimension” along with the music video for one of its two main tracks, “Desperado.” “Desperado” delivers a candid and direct portrayal of love, with a minimalist music video that focuses on the track’s intense mood and T.O.P’s nuanced emotional expression. “For almost 10 years, I focused solely on making music,” T.O.P s

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Mamamoo unveils world tour plans

Mamamoo announced the destinations for its international tour, which will begin in June, via agency RBW Entertainment Friday. The group of four will kick off the tour with three shows in Seoul starting June 19. It will be followed by four stops in Southeast Asia, and then the US leg, which includes seven cities. In October, the quartet will resume the tour in Hong Kong and more shows will be added later. The tour is part of its plans to celebrate the 12th anniversary of Mamamoo's debut. Before l

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NewJeans logs 900m on Spotify with ‘Ditto’

NewJeans achieved 900 million plays on Spotify with its 2022 hit “Ditto,” said agency Ador Friday. It's the group’s second song to pass the milestone, after “OMG.” “Ditto” is a B-side track from its single album “OMG,” which was released in December 2022. The dance tune landed its first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK’s Official Singles Top 100, ranking No. 82 and No. 95, respectively. The quintet made the Hot 100 in the fastest time for a Korean artist -- six months after its debut --

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Eunhyuk donates W200m to medical research, child welfare

Eunhyuk, a member of K-pop boy band Super Junior, has donated a combined 200 million won ($133,000) to medical research and child welfare causes, marking his birthday with twin contributions announced Friday. He gave 100 million won to Samsung Medical Center to support research into severe and intractable lung diseases, the hospital said. The funds will be used to advance treatment methods and drug development. In a statement, Eunhyuk said he hoped the donation would offer “even a small help” to

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Super Junior’s Eunhyuk Makes Meaningful Donation On His Birthday

Super Junior’s Eunhyuk has made a generous donation on his birthday! On April 3, Samsung Medical Center revealed that Eunhyuk donated 100 million won (approximately $66,250) to celebrate his birthday (April 4). Eunhyuk’s donation will be used to support research and the development of treatment overcoming severe lung disease. Eunhyuk remarked, “I resolved to make… The post appeared first on .

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