On April 11, CMG Green Star announced Choi Rin’s departure from the girl group trio MINIMANI following thorough deliberations, the label stated. The statement read: “Choi Rin has decided to withdraw from the team as…
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SM Entertainment Under Fire Over Employee And Artist Welfare Concerns
A recent exposé by an SM Entertainment employee on Blind, a Korean community for company workers, has shed light on troubling issues in the company. The revelations have sparked agreement and concern among the community.…
Inside HYBE: Influencer Reveals Strict Security Measures With LE SSERAFIM
On April 9, popular influencers HJ Evelyn and Erica treated fans to an inside look at HYBE’s headquarters through a vlog featuring their meeting with the agency’s girl group, LE SSERAFIM. During the visit, the…
Overflow of New K-pop Rookie Groups: Phenomenon Amidst Industry Shifts
The K-pop industry has seen an unprecedented influx of new talent, with 3 to 4 rookie idol groups debuting each month since the beginning of the year, amounting to around 10 new groups in a…
LE SSERAFIM’s Main Vocalist Huh Yun-Jin Criticized For Poor Live Singing Again
LE SSERAFIM’s main vocalist, Huh Yun-jin, received backlash for her live singing skills following a performance with MAX on March 30 at a music show in Seoul, Korea. The duo performed their collaborative track “Stupid…
ILLIT’s Debut Track Achieves 1st “All-Kill” Record, Faces Criticism For Live-Singing
ILLIT, HYBE’s newest girl group, has made headlines with their debut track “Magnetic” achieving an impressive real-time All-Kill across major Korean music charts. This accomplishment marks them as part of the new generation of “digital…
ILLIT’s Wonhee: Visual Darling Or Expression Critique?
ILLIT, the latest K-pop sensation under Belift Lab (a subsidiary of HYBE), debuted on March 25, 2024, introducing Wonhee as one of its standout members. The group’s debut track, “Magnetic,” impressed fans with its infectious…
NCT’s Renjun Takes Firm Stand Against Sasaengfan, Offers Legal Response
NCT’s Renjun recently confronted a sasaeng fan by sharing a screenshot of a troubling message received on a paid fan communication app, Bubble. In the message, the sasaeng fan criticized idols and urged Renjun to…
Outrage Over BABYMONSTER’s Chiquita’s Response To Fan Comment
Since their debut as the “little sister of BLACKPINK,” BABYMONSTER has garnered significant attention from fans with their 7-member lineup. The group actively engages with fans on the Weverse platform, with all members regularly interacting…