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Debut dream shaken by rumors… AIDID’s Park Jun-hwan voluntarily withdraws amidst mental anguish.
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Debut dream shaken by rumors… AIDID’s Park Jun-hwan voluntarily withdraws amidst mental anguish.

Debut Dream Shaken by Rumors… IDIT's Park Junhwan Voluntarily Withdraws Due to Mental Distress Park Junhwan, who was scheduled to debut as a member of the rookie boy group IDIT under Starship Entertainment, withdrew from the team before his debut. The rumors spread online and malicious comments were cited as the reasons, prompting measures prioritizing the mental recovery of the underage Park Junhwan. On the 2nd, Starship officially stated, "All rumors related to Park Junhwan circulating online are not true, and we have confirmed his diligent school life through reliable school records and testimonies from relevant individuals." They further added, "There are accounts impersonating classmates in online chat rooms based on anonymity, and we have secured evidence to identify them as imperso...
It seems like DaYoung’s message “토사구팽” was directed towards her agency Starship, but it was deleted after being posted on social media.
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It seems like DaYoung’s message “토사구팽” was directed towards her agency Starship, but it was deleted after being posted on social media.

WJSN's Dayoung is causing concern among fans by hinting at a situation where her agency has neglected her birthday. In the early hours of the 26th, she posted a photo capturing part of her agency Starship Entertainment's official account on her Instagram story. The image only showed a birthday celebration post for Kiki member Jiyu, who shares the same birthday as Dayoung, with no mention of Dayoung herself. Dayoung added a short note 'ㅎ', but a subsequent post made her feelings more clearly known. She posted a lion proverb '토사구팽(兎死狗烹)' with a hamster character putting its hand in its pocket. The proverb means to use when needed and discard when useless, interpreted as Dayoung expressing dissatisfaction with her agency's indifference towards her. Starship has not released an official statem...
The youngest member of ‘어남선’ Ryu Haksan, Kihyun, transforms into a charming guy on his first fixed variety show after discharge… Promising diverse charms to celebrate his 10th debut anniversary.
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The youngest member of ‘어남선’ Ryu Haksan, Kihyun, transforms into a charming guy on his first fixed variety show after discharge… Promising diverse charms to celebrate his 10th debut anniversary.

Monsta X's youngest member, Kihyun, will make his first appearance on a fixed variety show after being discharged from the military. Appearing as the youngest member on E Channel's new variety show 'Ryu Haksaeng Eonamseon', Kihyun is set to shine as a rising 'yoseknam' with the catchphrase 'aljjalttakkkalseon (neat and with a sense of style)'. Kihyun expressed his gratitude for the support he received from his agency Starship Entertainment, as well as the two older brothers and staff members he filmed with, as this was his first fixed program right after his discharge and he was quite nervous. 'Ryu Haksaeng Eonamseon' is a variety show where they experience various foreign dishes, learn local recipes, and complete 'Ryu Hak Recipe' with their own twist. Through this broadcast, Kihyun will s...
330 hours of craftsmanship, Jennie’s ‘Met Gala’ fashion…
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330 hours of craftsmanship, Jennie’s ‘Met Gala’ fashion…

Recently, the convergence between K-POP and the fashion industry is further expanding the global influence of Hallyu content. Jennie's attendance at the Met Gala signifies that the global influence of Hallyu is expanding not only in the fashion industry but also across culture and entertainment as a whole. This indicates that along with the global market penetration of Hallyu content, Korea's cultural values are being recognized worldwide.
Fifty Fifty Kina will not participate in the upcoming activities… “Health recovery is the priority.”
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Fifty Fifty Kina will not participate in the upcoming activities… “Health recovery is the priority.”

Member Kina of the group FIFTY FIFTY has decided not to participate in this album promotion to focus on recovering her health. Their agency, Attract, conveyed the news of Kina's absence from activities through fan communities and official channels, expressing their regretful feelings. This decision was made after deep discussions between the artist herself and the agency. Kina, who has received much love on stage for her healthy energy and solid performances, brought a considerable shock and disappointment to fans with this news. The agency emphasized that the health and safety of the artist are their top priority, and they will continue to provide full support for Kina to return to the stage. Updates on her return schedule and health condition will be provided separately in the future. Fa...
MONSTA X releases digital album to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary.
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MONSTA X releases digital album to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary.

MONSTA X, consisting of Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney, and I.M, will release a digital album to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary. Their agency, Starship Entertainment, announced the release of MONSTA X's digital album 'NOW PROJECT vol.1' on the 5th. This album consists of a total of 10 songs, including representative title tracks and b-side tracks released between 2021 and 2023. It is planned to rework the music from the time when some members were unable to participate due to military service, and present it to the fans with the voices of all six members. MONSTA X has formed a global fandom encompassing both domestic and international fans since their debut, and has notably expanded their activities in the United States. The active duty service of some members has led ...
Suzy, Baeksang MC “From ‘DreSsU’ to hosting, a perfect icon”
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Suzy, Baeksang MC “From ‘DreSsU’ to hosting, a perfect icon”

Suzy has been actively serving as the MC for the Baeksang Arts Awards for the past 10 years, establishing herself as a perfect icon. On the 6th, Suzy's agency, Management Soop, announced through official SNS that Suzy shone at the Baeksang Arts Awards with her diverse charms as an MC and glamorous dress style. Since the 50th Baeksang Arts Awards in 2014, Suzy has solidified her position as the face of Baeksang by working as an MC. In addition, Suzy attracted fans' warm attention by sharing various behind-the-scenes photos. Her elegant yet innocent beauty captivated many, leading to high expectations for her future activities. As anticipation grows for Suzy's performance at the Baeksang Arts Awards, let's delve into the reactions of fans and the public, as well as the opinions of experts on...
The trend of Korean dramas changed by Netflix.
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The trend of Korean dramas changed by Netflix.

The impact of Netflix on the Korean drama industry is being widely discussed. The appearance fees for lead actors have sharply increased to the range of 300 to 500 million Korean won, leading domestic OTT companies to reduce the number of movie and drama productions due to the burden of production costs. Meanwhile, Netflix recorded close to 900 billion won in revenue last year, with a corporate tax of only 1.3 billion won. With the success of Korean dramas like "Hospital Playlist" and "Squid Game," Netflix's performance has risen, while domestic OTT companies have reported deficits. Netflix has achieved global success with original dramas and the hit series "Squid Game," surpassing 14 million Monthly Active Users (MAU) in South Korea. The public, industry, and experts are discussing the re...
(G)I-DLE to hold ‘(G)EXHIBITION’… Wrapping up 7 years of journey
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(G)I-DLE to hold ‘(G)EXHIBITION’… Wrapping up 7 years of journey

Cube Entertainment recently held '(G) EXHIBITION' at a studio located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The event ran from noon to 8 p.m. in a total of 7 sessions, attracting numerous fans on-site. The exhibition was themed around the transition of the group name from (G)I-DLE to i-dle and bidding farewell to the 'G', as showcased in the 'for G' video. Attendees wore black robes and explored sections such as the i-dle zone, listening zone, historical zone, message zone, and MD zone. Starting with a space where fans could leave messages on walls symbolizing the group's journey, the exhibition progressed to the i-dle zone staged as an object from the 'for G' video, along with the G zone where fans could listen to some tracks from the group's mini 8th album, creating a meaningful experience for the fan...
IVE, reality content ‘1.2.3 IVE Season 6’ launched… Evolution of entertainment in their 3rd year since debut.
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IVE, reality content ‘1.2.3 IVE Season 6’ launched… Evolution of entertainment in their 3rd year since debut.

K-pop group IVE has returned with their self-produced content '1.2.3 IVE Season 6.' Their agency, Starship Entertainment, announced the launch of the new season by releasing a teaser video for '1.2.3 IVE Season 6' on IVE's official YouTube channel on the 2nd. '1.2.3 IVE' is IVE's self-variety show that debuted in December 2021, showcasing the members' charms and chemistry through various themes each season. Anticipation is high for IVE, who recently successfully completed activities for their third mini album 'IVE EMPATHY,' fan concerts, and a Japan fan-con tour, to shine in '1.2.3 IVE Season 6.' '1.2.3 IVE Season 6' will be released on IVE's official YouTube channel every Friday at 7:30 PM starting from the 9th.