Korean-American rapper Dok2 (real name Lee Joon Kyung, 35), once celebrated for his flashy lifestyle and pioneering role in Korean hip-hop, has officially paid off 672 million KRW (~488,000 USD) in outstanding taxes—bringing an end…
Category: Debuts
Stray Kids Dominate SoFi Stadium with Two Sold-Out Concerts, Cementing Status as Global K-Pop Powerhouse
K-pop sensation Stray Kids has achieved another major milestone in their rapidly expanding global career by selling out back-to-back shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, one of the largest and most prestigious concert venues…
Minnie of I-DLE Announces First Solo Fan Meeting Following Her Breakout Debut
Minnie of I-DLE is set to deepen her bond with fans as she prepares for her first-ever solo fan meeting. After making waves with her solo debut earlier this year, Minnie continues to chart her…
Weverse Con Festival 2025 Draws Over 26,000 Fans with Star-Studded Lineup and Diverse Performances
The 2025 Weverse Con Festival, hosted by HYBE, successfully concluded with an impressive turnout of over 26,000 fans attending in person from May 31 to June 1 at the Inspire Arena. Now in its third…
P1Harmony Showcases Growth, Style, and Sincerity in New ‘Rolling Stone Korea’ Pictorial and Interview
Rising K-pop group P1Harmony continues to captivate audiences, not just through music, but through fashion and heartfelt reflection, as seen in their latest pictorial and interview with Rolling Stone Korea. Featured in Issue 14, the…
“Jennie?!” — SEVENTEEN’s DK Mixes Up Idols on Air, Sparks Laughter on ‘NANA bnb’ Debut
SEVENTEEN’s DK gave fans and castmates alike an unforgettable laugh during the premiere episode of tvN’s new variety show, NANA bnb with SEVENTEEN. In a celebrity quiz segment hosted by renowned producer Na Young Seok,…
OH MY GIRL’s YooA Begins New Chapter With SARAM Entertainment, Launching Acting Career
On June 2, 2025, SARAM Entertainment officially announced that YooA of OH MY GIRL has joined the agency after parting ways with her longtime home, WM Entertainment. SARAM expressed excitement about YooA’s future, stating, “She…
False Rumors and Mental Health: Park Jun Hwan Withdraws from STARSHIP’s IDID Before Debut
On June 2, 2025, STARSHIP Entertainment officially announced that Park Jun Hwan, one of the final members of the upcoming boy group IDID, has withdrawn from the debut lineup. The decision comes amid online rumors…
ASTRO’s JinJin Officially Exempted from Mandatory Military Service Due to Autoimmune Disorder
ASTRO’s leader and main rapper, JinJin (Park Jin-woo), has been officially exempted from South Korea’s mandatory military service due to health reasons, confirmed by his agency Fantagio on June 2, 2025. Following a thorough physical…