In a recently resurfaced video on X, a year-old snippet of K-pop icon BoA went viral, showcasing her puzzled reaction to being called “Mother” by fans. The clip, brought back by About Music on May…
Jay Chang to Sit Out of ONE PACT’s Comeback, Agency Statement
On May 16, ARMADA ENT, the agency for the popular K-pop group ONE PACT, issued a statement addressing fans about the upcoming promotional activities and the unexpected absence of member Jay Chang. The agency expressed…
IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Stuns Fans with New Visuals for “HEYA” Comeback
Korean netizens are buzzing about IVE member Jang Wonyoung’s transformed appearance for the group’s “HEYA” comeback. Shared on the online forum Instiz, a post ignited discussions over subtle shifts in Jang Wonyoung’s visuals, particularly noticed…
Is (G)I-DLE’s Shuhua Leaving Her Idol Career Behind?
Shuhua, a member of the popular K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE, has sparked speculation among Korean netizens about potentially leaving her idol career behind. The rumors began swirling on May 16, 2024, after a post titled…
Controversy Erupts as Luxury Brand Deal Sparks Rift Between K-Pop Labels
In a known industry controversy, Min Hee Jin has publicly accused LE SSERAFIM of unfairly acquiring a luxury brand deal initially intended for NewJeans, a rising group under her agency, ADOR. On March 17, 2024,…
LE SSERAFIM Plagiarism: Min Hee-jin Claims HYBE Paid to Settle
In a statement on May 17, ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin accused HYBE of addressing plagiarism issues involving LE SSERAFIM by paying off foreign producers. Min stated, “Not only ILLIT but also LE SSERAFIM have faced…
HYBE Pressured NewJeans for Sales Boost to Beat Aespa, Min Hee-jin Resisted
In a recent statement, ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin accused HYBE of perpetuating unethical practices and lacking transparency, leading to continuous harm to NewJeans. Min highlighted the problem of “kick album sales,” where HYBE allegedly manipulates…
‘Super Shy’ Director Calls Out HYBE Over Min Hee-jin Feud
On May 18th, Director Shin, the mastermind behind NewJeans’ ‘Super Shy’ music video, voiced his concerns on Instagram regarding the ongoing conflict between HYBE and CEO Min Hee-jin. Shin criticized HYBE’s approach, saying, “Should I…
Min Hee-jin Gains NewJeans’ Support in Legal Battle
NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein have taken a significant step by submitting a petition to the court on May 17th. This move came during the hearing for the injunction request filed by…