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Kakao Webtoon ‘Secret Relationship’ is gaining worldwide popularity thanks to the success of the drama! Both views and revenue have soared.
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Kakao Webtoon ‘Secret Relationship’ is gaining worldwide popularity thanks to the success of the drama! Both views and revenue have soared.

The Kakao webtoon 'Secret Between Us' has been adapted into a drama and is gaining huge popularity worldwide, leading to increased viewership and revenue in both South Korea and North America. The synergy effect between the webtoon and the drama is growing, and the web novel 'Secret Between Us' is also gaining popularity. As a result of these achievements, Kakao Entertainment's strategic collaboration expertise in the 'IP Value Chain' is receiving attention, and various video adaptation lineups are expected to be announced in the future.
Singer Wheesung found dead at his home
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Singer Wheesung found dead at his home

Singer Wheesung was found dead at his home on the 10th. The police are investigating the exact cause of death, stating that there is no suspicion of homicide. Wheesung's agency announced that they will deliver the news with respect and will provide details about the funeral later. Wheesung, a singer and songwriter who was loved for his hit songs, was scheduled to hold a concert in Daegu on the 15th.
Adu vs. New Jinse, legal battle continues with ‘ignore’ counterclaim.
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Adu vs. New Jinse, legal battle continues with ‘ignore’ counterclaim.

There is an ongoing legal dispute between the girl group New Jins and their management agency Audor over their exclusive contract, with each side sticking to their own claims. Despite the termination of the exclusive contract, New Jins continue their individual activities, while Audor emphasizes the irreparable damages they have suffered and the full support provided by the agency. Additionally, controversies have arisen over Audor's alleged prevention of ribbon-wearing during Japanese broadcast appearances after the tragedy, suspicions of harassment within the company, and testimonies in court.
Younha announces marriage to non-celebrity
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Younha announces marriage to non-celebrity

Singer Younha has decided to have a private wedding at the end of this month with a non-celebrity. Younha shared the news of her marriage through her official fan cafe and expressed gratitude to her fans. Prior to this, Younha debuted in Japan in 2004 and has steadily gained popularity, recently topping music charts and continuing active promotions. As a result, news of Younha's marriage is drawing attention not only from fans but also from many others.
Lee Junho successfully wrapped up his fan concert ‘Midnight Sun’ in São Paulo, Brazil.
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Lee Junho successfully wrapped up his fan concert ‘Midnight Sun’ in São Paulo, Brazil.

Hallyu star Lee Junho successfully wrapped up his fan concert 'Midnight Sun' in São Paulo, Brazil. Junho had a precious time with local fans, and this concert received great attention as his first visit to Brazil. Junho expressed joy at the enthusiastic cheers of Brazilian fans and emphasized intimate communication with them. The concert, with Junho's diverse song list and special stages, added to the fans' excitement, and Junho's popularity is spreading beyond borders to the whole world.
Black suit ‘New Jinseu’ attends court in person.
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Black suit ‘New Jinseu’ attends court in person.

Members of the K-POP group 'NewJins' attended court directly due to a dispute with their agency. They claimed to have attempted to challenge the injunction prohibiting activities filed by the company, and had the opportunity to speak in court. The agency alleges that NewJins is violating their exclusive contract, while NewJins argues that the agency is discriminating against and trying to replace the group. This dispute with the agency is expected to have various impacts on the group's activities and contract termination, and the controversy is likely to continue.
SLL and TV Asahi join hands to produce the love thriller drama ‘마물’.
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SLL and TV Asahi join hands to produce the love thriller drama ‘마물’.

Global IP powerhouse SLL and TV Asahi are teaming up for the production of the love thriller drama '마물'. This collaboration, which combines the drama production experiences and know-how of Korea and Japan, will depict the forbidden love between a female lawyer and a married man who is a suspect in a murder case. Through this project, SLL and TV Asahi aim to explore long-term content production collaboration between Korea and Japan. The drama is scheduled to premiere on TV Asahi on April 18th. Note: Please use the commonly accepted spelling in the target language for K-POP artist names, group names, album titles, etc.
Emotional ballad singer Jung Seung-hwan opens official global fan community! “US, gather here!”
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Emotional ballad singer Jung Seung-hwan opens official global fan community! “US, gather here!”

Kakao Entertainment has opened an official global fan community for Jung Seung Hwan. Through the fan platform called 'Verries,' they will provide a customized fan community for Antenna's artist Jung Seung Hwan and the fandom 'US (Earth).' Jung Seung Hwan plans to offer live streaming and various contents for close communication with fans, and it is expected that he will be able to communicate with fans worldwide with multilingual translation support. In addition, Jung Seung Hwan, known for his active communication in the past, plans to communicate with fans through various contents, not just music. This global fan platform is expected to introduce community services specialized for various IPs in the future.
Starship to launch new boy group after 5 years
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Starship to launch new boy group after 5 years

Starship Entertainment is launching a new boy group after 5 years. This project, coming approximately 5 years after the debut of MONSTA X in 2015 and CRAVITY in 2020, has raised expectations for a new boy group that will lead the future of Starship. The launch of this boy group is arousing curiosity among K-pop fans both domestically and internationally, increasing anticipation for the new future. Furthermore, the new boy group is scheduled to debut in the music industry this year, drawing attention to Starship's new prospects.
Megabox to launch exclusive screening brand ‘MEGA ONLY’ in March, revealing ‘MEGA ONLY’ lineup… total of 8 films
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Megabox to launch exclusive screening brand ‘MEGA ONLY’ in March, revealing ‘MEGA ONLY’ lineup… total of 8 films

Starting from March, Megabox will launch the 'MEGA ONLY' brand, showcasing exclusive content that can only be seen at Megabox every month. The March lineup includes 7 new domestic releases and 8 works such as concert live viewings, aiming to satisfy the diverse tastes of the audience. The lineup features 'Wolfman', 'Takagi-san who is good at pranks', 'TAEYEON CONCERT – The TENSE', 'Attack on Titan Final Season: The Last Attack', 'Gentle Operation', 'Last Mile', 'Hot Young Bloods', 'Daesamwon', and more. A Megabox official stated that through 'MEGA ONLY', they aim to provide differentiated content to communicate with the audience. With this movie lineup, Megabox plans to enhance its competitiveness in various market environments.