The rising K-pop group CLOSE YOUR EYES faces a temporary setback as member Kenshin takes a break from activities following a recent health diagnosis. On October 14, 2025, the group’s agency, UNCORE, released an official…
Author: Mason Turner
Mason Turner follows the daily pulse of Hallyu—from teaser timelines to award‑night highlights. Mason drinks too much iced coffee while live‑blogging.
Jackson Wang Ignites Global Stage with MAGICMAN 2 World Tour: Bangkok Shows Sell Out
Jackson Wang, GOT7 member and internationally acclaimed solo artist, has officially returned to the global stage with the kickoff of his highly anticipated MAGICMAN 2 world tour. The tour began with two consecutive sold-out concerts…
Why aespa’s ‘Best New Artist’ Submission Sparked Online Ridicule and a Debate Over K-Pop’s Global Strategy?
The pursuit of validation from prestigious Western institutions remains a highly charged and often contentious aspect of the K-pop industry’s global expansion. The latest flashpoint occurred following the revelation that SM Entertainment had submitted its…
SM Entertainment Reaffirms Zero Tolerance Policy: Takes Legal Action Against Over 200 Cases of Malicious Online Activity Targeting Artists
In a firm demonstration of its ongoing commitment to artist protection, SM Entertainment has issued a public update on the legal measures it is pursuing against individuals responsible for malicious online behavior directed at its…
IVE’s Liz Shines as the New Face of 8seconds in Romantic FW 2025 Minju Kim Collection
Rising fashion icon and IVE member Liz has been officially named the new brand model for Korean casual fashion label 8seconds, marking a significant step in both her individual career and the brand’s continued evolution…
Former Boys II Planet Trainee Reveals Alleged Favoritism Discrimination and Exploitation on Show
A recently eliminated trainee from Boys II Planet has shared a post detailing alleged discrimination, favouritism, and exploitation behind the scenes. The original post has since been deleted, but it gained widespread attention for its…
JYP Founder Park Jin-young Named Co-Chair of Presidential Committee to Boost K-pop Global Influence
Park Jin-young, the founder and producer of JYP Entertainment, has been appointed co-chair of the Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange. This newly formed body, established under President Lee Jae-myung, aims to strengthen Korea’s cultural…
NCT WISH Breaks Records With ‘COLOR’—Fastest Million-Seller in Their Career
The rookie unit from SM Entertainment’s expansive NCT universe, NCT WISH, has just accomplished a major milestone—their latest mini album, “COLOR,” has officially become their fastest album to sell over one million copies. With this…
Red Velvet’s Wendy Gears Up for a New Chapter with ‘Cerulean Verge’ and Solo Tour
Red Velvet’s Wendy is ready to embark on a bold new journey as she prepares to release her third mini-album, ‘Cerulean Verge,’ set to drop on September 10 at 6 PM KST. Known for her…