Wonder Girls News

South Korea unveiled 'Fanomenon', a government-and-industry mega festival set for Dec 2–12, 2027 in Seoul and Goyang, aiming to draw 520,000 visitors with performances from artists across SM, YG, JYP and HYBE and an awards ceremony to turn global fandom into annual tourism

The Korea Times explores how NewJeans' producers and collaborators (notably Erika De Casier and 250) infused London garage, jungle and drum-and-bass influences into the group's sound and visuals, helping them stand out while sparking discussion about cultural borrowing

JYP Entertainment released an introduction film titled “Error 502: Bad Gateway” to reveal the first members of its upcoming girl group OurBirthday, showing three of seven members so far and teasing further member reveals and debut details

Sunmi is releasing a new digital single, 'Forever July,' at 6 p.m., her first release about eight months after the album Heart Maid. Co-written and composed by Sunmi, the UK-garage–influenced song likens sudden romance to Korea's monsoon season

Singer HyunA has directly addressed ongoing speculation about her weight, saying she is managing it in a healthy way and asking fans not to be concerned. "I am working out hard and managing my weight in a healthy way," HyunA said in a social media post Friday. "Please don’t worry about me," she added, sharing a screenshot of an article discussing changes in her weight. HyunA has long faced repeated scrutiny over her weight, with public commentary intensifying in recent months. At one point, pregnancy rumors even surfaced, prompting her agency to respond with a clarification. Appearing on a YouTube channel last year, she said, "I gained weight because I’m happy," adding, "I found stability after getting married." Despite such explanations, discussions about her weight continued. HyunA later wrote on social media, "Let’s get a grip and try dieting again," signaling the start of a diet. She subsequently posted a photo of herself standing on a scale. HyunA debuted in 2007 as a member of Wonder Girls and later joined 4Minute before establishing a solo career. She has built a distinct pr