The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) officially announced on May 15th that HYBE has been designated as a conglomerate with total assets exceeding 5 trillion won. Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, founder of HYBE and its largest shareholder,…
ILLIT’s Wonhee Faces Backlash for Reporting Hate Comments
Fans express concern for ILLIT member Wonhee after she silently reports hate comments during a livestream on May 14, 2024. Throughout the session, Wonhee appears somber, focusing on comments with a serious expression. Viewers notice…
UNIS Members Gehlee and Elisia Face Alleged Mistreatment
Fans are expressing concern over the alleged mistreatment of UNIS members Gehlee and Elisia following the group’s cover of TWICE’s “What is Love?” at the KBS Open Concert on May 14, 2024. Despite both Gehlee…
SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu Steals Hearts with Post-Performance Moment
SEVENTEEN recently concluded promotions for their track “Maestro” with an energetic performance on “Inkigayo.” Amidst accolades for the group’s performance, member Mingyu attracted attention for his post-performance moment. Mingyu, known for his vibrant stage presence,…
Losing Interest: Public Fatigue Over HYBE-ADOR Dispute
The ongoing feud between entertainment giants HYBE and ADOR continues to dominate headlines, with over 1270 articles covering the conflict by the end of April. However, public interest in the prolonged dispute is waning, with…
Backlash Over tripleS’s First Win Encore Stage
tripleS celebrated their first music show win on “The Show” with their song “Girls Never Die” on May 14, 2024. Despite the emotional acceptance speech and overwhelming reactions from the members, their encore stage garnered…
Netizens Long for BLACKPINK Reunion After BABYMONSTER’s Tribute
In Japan, BABYMONSTER’s first fan meeting and Asia tour kickstarted with a memorable performance, including a cover of BLACKPINK’s “As If It’s Your Last.” Despite technical glitches, BABYMONSTER’s quick recovery and live rendition impressed fans,…
From North Korea to K-pop: Defector’s Emotional Story
In the debut episode of KBS’s new K-pop survival series, “Make Mate 1,” one trainee has captured attention for his remarkable background as a North Korean defector. Kim Hakseong, born in 2004, introduced himself with…
Rapper San E and Singer MC Mong Embroiled in Royalty Dispute
Rapper San E and singer MC Mong are entangled in a dispute over unpaid royalties involving singer BE’O during a transition between agencies. This conflict arises amidst conflicting claims, with implications regarding fair compensation during…