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BoA subject to defamation graffiti incident… Police investigating 30-year-old woman who vandalized various locations in Seoul.

13Jun

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BoA subject to defamation graffiti incident… Police investigating 30-year-old woman who vandalized various locations in Seoul.

A woman in her 30s who left defamatory graffiti targeting singer BoA in multiple public places in downtown Seoul has been apprehended by the police. The police are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the suspect's motives and circumstances of the crime, which involve two legal issues: damage to public property and defamation. According to the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul, around 10:30 p.m. on the 12th, the police detained Ms. A, a woman in her 30s, on charges of property damage and defamation, and began questioning her in the form of voluntary detention. Ms. A is accused of defacing at least 10 locations, including bus stops, media billboards, and electrical distribution panels in Gangnam-gu, Gwangjin-gu, and Gangdong-gu in Seoul, with graffiti disparaging singer BoA. The...

BoA defamation graffiti incident… SM “False accusations, legal action without leniency”

12Jun

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BoA defamation graffiti incident… SM “False accusations, legal action without leniency”

An insulting graffiti targeting singer BoA has been found in various locations in downtown Seoul, prompting the police to launch an investigation. BoA's agency, SM Entertainment, has vowed to take strong action, calling the incident a "clear criminal act." On the 11th, SM Entertainment officially stated, "Based on recent fan reports and our own monitoring, graffiti openly disparaging BoA has been confirmed in numerous public places, including near Gangnam Station in Seoul." In response, fans have voluntarily engaged in cleaning activities at the locations where the graffiti was found to protect the artist. SM emphasized, "Spreading false information that damages the honor and integrity of our artists and engaging in defamatory acts during performances constitute crimes of defamation and de...

Han So-hee, who embarked on her first world tour, sold out all seats at the fan meeting in Taiwan, capturing the hearts of global fans.

2Jun

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Han So-hee, who embarked on her first world tour, sold out all seats at the fan meeting in Taiwan, capturing the hearts of global fans.

Han So-hee is expanding new connections with global fans through her first solo fan meeting in 8 years since her debut. Her agency, 9ATO Entertainment, announced on June 2nd, "Han So-hee's first world tour fan meeting 'Xohee Loved Ones' in Taipei, Taiwan, was sold out as soon as tickets opened." This result proves Han So-hee's popularity expanding not only in Asia but worldwide. 'Xohee Loved Ones' will kick off in Bangkok on July 12th, and will travel to a total of 11 cities including Tokyo, Taipei, Los Angeles, New York, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Berlin, and Seoul. Han So-hee has poured exceptional affection into this fan meeting. She personally participated in the main poster design and left a handwritten message saying, "To those who Han So-hee loves, you are shining treasure...

2025 WeverseCon, the present and future of transcending generations in K-pop… the perfect harmony of BoA and Enhypen.

1Jun

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2025 WeverseCon, the present and future of transcending generations in K-pop… the perfect harmony of BoA and Enhypen.

2025 Weverse Con, the present and future of transcendent K-pop generations... Perfect harmony between BoA and Enhypen The meeting place of the present and future of K-pop, the first day stage of '2025 Weverse Con Festival' unfolded spectacularly on May 31 at Incheon Inspire Arena. Hosted by the global fandom platform Weverse, this concert, connecting fans and artists from around the world, captivated attention from the first day with overwhelming line-up and immersive stage production. The performance kicked off with the dynamic performance of rookie group 82 Major. Emerging on lifts, they filled the stage with powerful songs like 'What Are You Looking At', 'Tip of the Tongue', and 'Even the Thorny Path is Fine', energizing the atmosphere. Fifty Fifty showcased their hit songs 'Pooky',...

Boy Next Door, who starred in ‘Career High,’ the 6 youths who caught the attention of Billboard with their sprint.

29May

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Boy Next Door, who starred in ‘Career High,’ the 6 youths who caught the attention of Billboard with their sprint.

Boy Next Door is clearly drawing the trajectory of global growth by making its name on the U.S. Billboard main chart, 'Billboard 200,' as the fourth in just one year since its debut. According to the latest chart released by Billboard on May 31st, local time in the U.S., Boy Next Door's mini 4th album 'No Genre' entered the 'Billboard 200' at 62nd place. This marks their fourth consecutive chart entry following their previous works, a rare achievement for a rookie group. 'No Genre' is an album that encapsulates the complex emotions of youth and their identity, advocating for 'freedom from being confined to a genre.' Their authenticity is further evidenced by their detailed chart performance, ranking 2nd in 'World Albums,' 3rd in 'Top Album Sales,' and taking the 1st spot in 'Emerging Artis...

‘Global performance-oriented idol’ 82Major expands presence with North American tour… All seats sold out.

27May

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‘Global performance-oriented idol’ 82Major expands presence with North American tour… All seats sold out.

The boy group 82 Major continues to meet global fans through their North American tour. Starting from June 11, the North American tour '82 SYNDROME in NORTH AMERICA' will take place for about a month in major cities including Orlando, Washington D.C., New York, Boston, and Los Angeles. This tour is planned as a performance and music-centered 'concert tour,' and 82 Major plans to provide overwhelming immersion to on-site audiences through diverse setlists and elaborate live stages. In addition, 82 Major recently released their mini 3rd album 'SILENCE SYNDROME,' achieving notable results on overseas charts. Domestically, the group's fourth solo concert '82 SYNDROME' recorded a sold-out performance, continuing their upward trend. Through these activities, 82 Major is proving their capabilitie...

“Thank you to the fans who have been with me for 25 years”… BoA decorates a scene in the history of K-pop.

23May

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“Thank you to the fans who have been with me for 25 years”… BoA decorates a scene in the history of K-pop.

To celebrate her 25th debut anniversary, BoA is set to take the stage at the '2025 WeverseCon Festival' (Weconpe) with a 'Tribute Stage,' promising a meaningful performance that looks back on her music career and the growth of K-pop over the past 25 years. BoA will hold a two-day concert at the Incheon Inspire Arena on May 31 and June 1. As a representative icon who led the globalization of K-pop, BoA will continue the legacy, reflecting on her journey on stage and interacting with fans through music. Weconpe, now in its 4th year, has established itself as a music festival that transcends genres and generations. BoA expressed her excitement, saying, "It is touching to commemorate the 25 years of my career, which started before K-pop became a global genre." She also shared her expectations ...

“Spring of Four Seasons,” global sensation with pre-sales in 187 countries worldwide.

9May

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“Spring of Four Seasons,” global sensation with pre-sales in 187 countries worldwide.

The SBS youth drama 'Spring of Four Seasons' has embarked on a full-fledged global fan hunt, leaving an exceptional record of pre-sale in 187 countries around the world. Explosive interest from 1020 generations continues in Naver search volume, Google and YouTube data, and SNS hashtags, with expressions of admiration such as "added to my bucket list" and "fell deeply in love from the first episode" pouring into online communities. The drama 'Spring of Four Seasons' (written by Kim Min-cheol, directed by Kim Sung-yong, produced by Studio S, FNC Entertainment, FNC Story, Monster Union) follows the story of a young musician expelled from the world's top band 'Four Seasons' who fatefully meets Kim Bom after a tumultuous campus life. The refreshing chemistry, music, and mystery created by actor...

Jun Ji-hyun, appointed as the global ambassador for Piaget… “Icon of Elegance”

17Apr

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Jun Ji-hyun, appointed as the global ambassador for Piaget… “Icon of Elegance”

Jun Ji-hyun has been appointed as the global ambassador for Maison Piaget. The CEO of Piaget expressed delight and honor in being able to work with Jun Ji-hyun, and anticipated that her elegance would further enhance Piaget's new icon, the Possession collection. Jun Ji-hyun expressed joy in feeling Piaget's tradition and values, and is set to return to living rooms this year with the Disney+ original series 'The North Star'. The movie 'The Cliff' is currently in production.

Rookie group LUCY’s album ‘HOT’ ranks 9th on the ‘Billboard 200’ chart… 4 consecutive top 10s.

24Mar

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Rookie group LUCY’s album ‘HOT’ ranks 9th on the ‘Billboard 200’ chart… 4 consecutive top 10s.

Le Sserafim has set a unique record among 4th generation K-pop girl groups on the U.S. Billboard. According to Billboard, on the 23rd (local time), Le Sserafim's 5th mini album 'HOT' entered the main album chart 'Billboard 200' at 9th place (dated March 29). With this achievement, Le Sserafim became the only 4th generation K-pop girl group to consecutively place 4 albums in the top 10 of this chart. Le Sserafim is showcasing a shining presence on various global charts with their new release. The title track of the same name is also receiving love both domestically and internationally, and it has recorded the highest streaming numbers on the world's largest music streaming platform, Spotify. As a result, Le Sserafim is planning to kick off their first world tour, '2025 LE SSERAFIM TOUR ‘EAS...