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Boy band idntt expands to 20 members with new unit, album 'itsnotover'

Multi-member K-pop boy group idntt has expanded its lineup to 20, adding five new members to its two previously debuted units with the release of its new album "itsnotover" on Monday. The album marks the birth of a new unit of the same name, building on the narrative idntt established through its earlier units, unevermet and yesweare. Where the two captured the butterflies and confidence of youth, "itsnotover" unleashes a youthful spirit that refuses to end. The newly assembled 20 members gathered at BlueSquare Theater in Seoul's Yongsan District, Monday afternoon, to announce the launch of the new unit and the album's release, sharing their thoughts on debuting and their plans for the promotion cycle. The five members of itsnotover who took their first debut stage that day — Kwak Gi-woong, Kim Eun-sung, Cho Eun-chan, Yang Gyung-ho and Lee Joo-heon — revealed that, true to its name, the unit does not end at five. "Just like our team name, we wanted to give fans a sense of anticipation that never ends," Kim Eun-sung said. "The identities of four more itsnotover members have yet to be

HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk spotted in Seongsu with CORTIS merchandise

HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk has drawn attention after photographs purportedly showing him shopping in Seoul’s Seongsu neighborhood circulated online. The images offered an unusual glimpse into Bang’s private life, which last attracted widespread attention in 2024 when he was spotted in Beverly Hills with livestreamer Juice Seyeon. Two photographs accompanied by an eyewitness account spread across online communities and social media Sunday. The images, reportedly first uploaded by a Chinese internet user to a Chinese social media platform, showed Bang walking along a street in Seongsu and browsing products inside a boutique. One detail quickly caught the attention of online observers: A keychain attached to his shoulder bag appeared to feature merchandise from CORTIS, a rookie boy band under HYBE subsidiary BigHit Music. Bang was dressed in a white shirt with a colorful pattern and black pants. Some online users also commented that he appeared to have gained weight when compared with photographs taken after his widely discussed weight loss. A woman was seen walking in the same direction

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Inquisition sweeps through Korean entertainment industry, tying stars to far-right online community

A sudden online inquisition is sweeping through Korea’s entertainment industry as celebrities are being called to account for alleged ties to Ilbe, a controversial far-right online community whose name alone can turn any association into a reputational liability. But the scrutiny is increasingly beginning to look less like legitimate suspicion than a one-sided effort to brand and attack artists, as even a regional dialect slipping naturally from a celebrity’s tongue or the use of a single word or expression are now being flagged and held up as evidence of ideological affiliation. The latest to be put on trial is “Agent Kim Reactivated,” an SBS drama whose source webtoon has been accused of containing references to Ilbe. Critics claimed that the names of certain characters and places were deliberately chosen to evoke the death of former President Roh Moo-hyun, whose death is routinely mocked in the far-right online community. Webtoon creator Park Tae-jun categorically denied the allegations, saying they were untrue and that he would not have had the nerve to plant such furtive po

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All Seventeen members renew contracts with Pledis

All 13 members of Seventeen have renewed their contracts with Pledis Entertainment for the second time, the agency announced Monday. The agency shared that all members except those currently serving in the military have signed the new contracts. The remaining members will do so after completing their service. The contract's renewal comes after the teased news that the group's leader S.Coups revealed at the final encore concert of Seventeen's "New_" tour in April. The renewal marks one of the fir

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Bill to pre-screen music harmful to minors sparks censorship fears

A proposed bill requiring music distributors to screen song lyrics before release is sparking censorship concerns, with critics questioning how far the state should be allowed to go in policing creative content. The amendment to the Music Industry Promotion Act was submitted last week by Rep. Kim Hyun and nine other lawmakers of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea. The bill would require music distributors to pre-screen all tracks to determine whether they contain content harmful to minors before release. If any song is judged harmful and its creator is under 19, the distributor must block the track from release altogether. If the artist is an adult, the distributor must notify them that the track may be designated harmful to youth in advance, which would restrict it to adult listeners only. Under the current system, songs containing sexually explicit, violent or hateful content can be designated harmful to youth after release, which bans minors from accessing them and limits distribution. The Youth Protection Committee under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family reviews content d

Seventeen renews contracts as full group with Pledis for 2nd time

SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) --- All 13 members of K-pop boy band Seventeen have agre

Singer-actress Choi Soo-young says wanted to portray unlikely villain in 'Okay! Madam 2'

SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actress Choi Soo-young said Monday she wanted

Le Sserafim returns as quintet with ‘Pureflow’ tour opener

INCHEON — Le Sserafim opened its second world tour over the weekend with a concert that felt defined less by spectacle than by relief, gratitude and the visible joy of standing together as five once again. Held Saturday and Sunday at Inspire Arena in Incheon, “Pureflow” marked the group’s first world tour since “Easy Crazy Hot,” which began at the same venue in April 2025. The shows also carried significance as it was leader Chaewon’s first performance after suspending her activities in May due

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IU's turbulent 2026: Drama controversy, political backlash and breakup with Lee Jong-suk

Singer and actor IU has endured a string of setbacks in 2026, from a historical drama controversy and politically charged online attacks to the end of her four-year relationship with actor Lee Jong-suk. On Friday, IU's agency EDAM Entertainment and Lee's agency Ace Factory confirmed to Xportsnews that the couple had ended their relationship after dating for four years. The breakup has also brought renewed attention to a series of challenges IU has faced throughout the year. One of the biggest controversies centered on MBC's Friday-Saturday drama “Perfect Crown,” which concluded in May. Despite generating major buzz before its premiere and maintaining strong ratings throughout its run, the series came under fire shortly before its finale over allegations of historical inaccuracies. Critics pointed to scenes including government officials chanting "cheonse," a term traditionally reserved for vassal states addressing an emperor, during a coronation ceremony, as well as questions surrounding the historical accuracy of ceremonial headwear worn by co-star Byeon Woo-seok. As criticism intens

K-pop singer Sung Han-bin marks debut with $66,000 charity donation

Singer Sung Han-bin is marking the third anniversary of his debut with a donation of 100 million won ($66,300) to support children and teenagers from vulnerable families, turning a personal milestone into an effort to help others pursue their dreams. His agency said Monday that Sung donated the funds to Good Neighbors on Thursday to commemorate his third debut anniversary. The donation will support the nonprofit organization's Hope Sharing Dream Support Program, which provides career education and scholarships to children and adolescents facing economic hardship. The program is designed to help young people continue pursuing their educational and career goals without giving up because of financial difficulties. According to the agency, Sung decided to make the donation as a way of expressing gratitude to fans who have supported him throughout his career. The agency said Sung wanted to share the encouragement he received while pursuing his own dream with children and teenagers who need support to build their futures. Sung debuted in 2023 after appearing on Mnet's survival audition program "

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NewJeans’ ‘Right Now’ passes 100m streams

NewJeans logged 100 million streams on Spotify with “Right Now” as of Sunday, according to the platform data. The B-side track from the group’s debut single in Japan reached the milestone as its 16th song to do so. NewJeans now has all tracks from its discography — spanning two mini albums and two single albums — past the 100 million mark. “Right Now” was released in June 2024 as part of “Supernatural” and made Billboard Global 200 and Global excl. US. Meanwhile, Haerin and Hyein were reportedly

Drake follows BTS Jungkook, fans wonder what's next

Canadian rapper Drake recently followed BTS' Jungkook on Instagram, fueling speculations about a possible collaboration between the two artists. Fans noticed Drake had added Jungkook to his following list on Friday. Jungkook is not following Drake as of Monday morning. He follows eight accounts, including BTS' official account, the group's members and an account for his dog, Bam. The exchange began in May, when Drake referenced BTS on his newly released track, "Make Them Cry." Its lyrics, "I'm f

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BTS leaves fans hunting for London Korean restaurant after post-show feast

After wrapping up two sold-out concerts in London, BTS reunited for a relaxed team dinner that quickly caught fans' attention — not because of the stage, but because of what was on the table. On Saturday, V shared a series of photos on social media with the short caption "GB." The images showed all seven BTS members — RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook — gathered around a table at a Korean restaurant after completing the London leg of their world tour. Having changed into casual clothes after the concerts, the group posed while enjoying a traditional Korean meal featuring grilled pork belly, along with soybean paste stew and other Korean dishes. The photos quickly drew attention online, with fans expressing envy over the restaurant visit as well as curiosity about its location. "That restaurant just hit the jackpot," one fan said, while another said, "I want to know where it is." BTS performed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on July 6 and 7 as part of its ongoing “ARIRANG” world tour. This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by

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QWER announces Asia tour

Girl group QWER is planning to tour nine cities across Asia beginning in September, its agency 3Y Corporation announced Sunday. Through a poster featuring space-traveling kitty characters inspired by the four members, the group shared the news of its second international tour, “Rocknation: Rocket Launch!” It will kick off the tour in Seoul on Sept. 12 with a two-date show, before heading over to Taipei and three cities in Japan the following month. The foursome will visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,

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IU to shoot second music video with actor Heo Nam-jun

IU is reuniting with actor Heo Nam-jun for the music video of her upcoming single, her agency Edam Entertainment said Sunday. The actor appeared in the music video for her retake song “Never Ending Story” last year. He was still building up his acting career at the time, but he has since stolen the spotlight through his role in the drama “Wicked World,” which wrapped up in June. Heo also made a special one-off appearance in IU’s latest rom-com series “Perfect Crown,” meeting her on an arranged d

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BTS reaches 600m views with ‘Life Goes On’ music video

Music video for BTS’ 2020 release “Life Goes On” exceeded 600 million plays on YouTube as of Sunday, according to its label Big Hit Music. The warm and natural visuals were directed by Jungkook, who was reaching out to fans and singing of hope during the COVID-19 pandemic. RM, Suga and J-Hope took part in writing the ballad single from the septet’s seventh EP “Be.” The single landed atop Billboard’s Hot 100, a first-ever for a song mainly written in Korean. “Life Goes On” generated 1 billion str

Jang Won Young Talks About Her Positive Mindset, Public Attention, And More

IVE’s Jang Won Young recently sat down with Arena Homme Plus for a pictorial and interview. In the interview, she shared her thoughts on the public attention she receives and the influence that comes with it. She commented, “Like everything else in life, I don’t think it’s all good or all bad. Of course, there

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ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han Bin Marks Group’s 3rd Anniversary With Meaningful Donation

ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han Bin celebrated his group’s third anniversary in a meaningful way! On July 13, Sung Han Bin’s agency THE L1VE LABEL stated that he donated 100 million won (approximately $66,425) to Good Neighbors, a global NGO specializing in children’s rights, on July 10 to commemorate his third debut anniversary. The donation will be

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RIIZE’s Sungchan, Hearts2Hearts’ Ian, And NCT WISH’s Sion Confirmed To Host 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer

The 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer has announced its MCs! On July 13, the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer unveiled its MC lineup consisting of RIIZE’s Sungchan, Hearts2Hearts’ Ian, and NCT WISH’s Sion. The 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer will be held on August 9 at KINTEX in Goyang. Check out the artist lineup here!

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SEVENTEEN Officially Finalizes Contract Renewals With PLEDIS Entertainment

As they announced at their 10th anniversary fan meeting event last April, all members of SEVENTEEN have officially renewed their contracts with PLEDIS Entertainment! On July 13, PLEDIS Entertainment released an official statement, announcing that all 13 members have once again renewed their contracts. Read the agency’s full statement below: Hello.This is PLEDIS Entertainment.The members

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Watch: Leeteuk, Shindong, DAWN, Johnny, Kim Yo Han, And Jisung Bond Over Fun Games In “All Or Nothing” Teaser

Upcoming travel survival variety show “ALL or NOTHING” has unveiled a new teaser! “ALL or NOTHING” is a winner-take-all travel variety series set in Egypt in which the cast competes over seven days and six nights across Cairo, Luxor, and Hurghada for the title of “prince.” The show features SUPER JUNIOR members Leeteuk and Shindong,

Lee Se Young, CNBLUE’s Jung Yong Hwa, SEVENTEEN’s DK, And Yena Confirmed As MCs For New Dating Reality Show “Love Against Time”

A romance reality show with a new format is coming! SBS’s new variety show “Love Against Time” is a romance reality program where young people in their 20s and 30s who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness or have had near-death experiences face life and love once again. Starting from the profound question, “If

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