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Standing Up Against Online Harassment: Seohyun and LEAD Entertainment Take a Firm Legal Stand to Protect the Artist

In a powerful and timely move, LEAD Entertainment, the agency representing Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun, has officially announced that it will pursue strict legal action against malicious online activity targeting the popular singer and actress. The…

Rapper Dok2 Clears Nearly Half a Million Dollars in Back Taxes, Ending Years of Controversy

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…

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…

T-ara’s Hyomin Shares Sweet Story of Meeting Husband and His Bold Wedding Venue Proposal

T-ara’s Hyomin opened up about her love story and newlywed life on the May 31 episode of MBC’s Omniscient Interfering View. Married this April to a wealthy finance professional and Seoul National University graduate, Hyomin…

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…

H1-KEY Gears Up for Exciting Comeback With New Album Set to Drop June 26

After a year-long hiatus, K-pop girl group H1-KEY is officially making their highly anticipated return this June. On June 2, 2025, their agency GLG announced that the group will release a brand-new album and stage…

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…

BTS’s V Shares Heartfelt Countdown and Exciting Plans Ahead of Military Discharge

With just 9 days left until his discharge on June 10, BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) shared a warm update with fans via Instagram and Weverse, sparking excitement worldwide. V posted a screenshot from a…