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Kim Ho-jung appeals to Supreme Court after receiving a guilty verdict… Legal dispute over drunk driving incident controversy continues.
2May By adminNo Comments
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Kim Ho-jung appeals to Supreme Court after receiving a guilty verdict… Legal dispute over drunk driving incident controversy continues.

Trot singer Kim Ho-jung has appealed to the Supreme Court after being sentenced to actual imprisonment for drunk driving and hit-and-run. Kim Ho-jung was sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison for charges including dangerous driving causing injury and fleeing the scene under the Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes, as well as failure to take action after an accident under the Road Traffic Act. The appellate court upheld the initial ruling of 2 years and 6 months in prison. Kim Ho-jung's side argued that he had not consumed enough alcohol to make normal driving impossible at the time of the accident, but this defense was not accepted. The appellate court pointed out that "the amount of alcohol consumed by the defendant on the day of the incident seems significant" and that ...
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아일릿 has once again proven the magic of the girls with ‘Lucky Girl Syndrome’.
30Apr By adminNo Comments
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아일릿 has once again proven the magic of the girls with ‘Lucky Girl Syndrome’.

The group ILLIT has added a song with over a billion streams on the world's largest music streaming platform Spotify. According to Spotify on the 29th, ILLIT (Yuna, Minju, Moca, Wonhee, and Loha)’s mini-album 'SUPER REAL ME' track 'Lucky Girl Syndrome' has accumulated 151,930,000 streams as of the 27th. With this, ILLIT has achieved their second song with over a billion streams following their debut title track 'Magnetic.' 'Lucky Girl Syndrome' is a dance-pop genre song with a playful whistle theme that captures the listener's ears, embodying ILLIT's positive vibes as they consider themselves lucky girls. This song, filled with ILLIT's mischievous and bright energy, has continued the group's popularity alongside 'Magnetic.' 'Lucky Girl Syndrome' has also garnered attention from foreign med...
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iKON to hold a concert in mainland China in May.
29Apr By adminNo Comments
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iKON to hold a concert in mainland China in May.

K-pop boy group EPEX, composed of Korean members, will hold a concert in mainland China in May. This marks the first performance in China in 9 years since the 2016 Hallyu ban. According to their agency C9 Entertainment on the 29th, EPEX (Wish, Keum Donghyun, Mu, A-Min, Baek Seung, Aiden, Yewang, Jeff) will host a solo concert titled 'Youth Deficiency in Fuzhou' at the 'MAAQUU X CH8 Livehouse' located in Fuzhou, China on May 31st, 2025. The concert, as reported by the agency, will accommodate an audience of 1000 seats. EPEX, a K-pop group with all Korean members, is performing in China for the first time. C9 Entertainment expressed their joy, stating, "EPEX has emerged as a new leader in the Chinese K-pop Hallyu scene, crossing the continent's borders for the first time." In China, local go...
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Actor Kim Soo-hyun’s side has released a statement regarding a lawsuit seeking 3 billion won in damages.
29Apr By adminNo Comments
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Actor Kim Soo-hyun’s side has released a statement regarding a lawsuit seeking 3 billion won in damages.

Actor Kim Soo-hyun's side has made a statement regarding a lawsuit seeking 3 billion won in damages. In response, his agency Gold Medalist stated that it has not yet been confirmed whether a lawsuit related to an advertising contract has been filed. It was reported that two companies that had advertising contracts with Kim Soo-hyun have filed lawsuits against him and his agency for the return of modeling fees and damages. Another company, Company A, also announced that they are considering filing a lawsuit demanding the return of modeling fees or penalty fees after terminating their advertising contract with Kim Soo-hyun. Entertainment lawyer Park Sung-woo revealed that Kim Soo-hyun had signed contracts with 15 brands as a model, with modeling fees ranging from 1 to 1.2 billion won per con...
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Coldplay’s concert in Korea, an emotional epic alongside K-POP.
29Apr By adminNo Comments
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Coldplay’s concert in Korea, an emotional epic alongside K-POP.

Coldplay successfully wrapped up their second concert in South Korea, which lasted for 10 days. On the 28th, Coldplay shared highlight photos from the concert titled 'Live Nation Presents Coldplay: Music of the Spheres Delivered by DHL' held at Goyang Stadium on social media. This concert, attended by 300,000 people, set a new record for the most number of concerts and the largest audience in the history of foreign artists' concerts in South Korea. The performance featured a collaboration stage with the leading K-pop girl group TWICE, and Jin from BTS, who shares a close friendship with Coldplay, participated as a special guest. Additionally, various artists such as Rosé from BLACKPINK, Chilean singer-songwriter Eliana, and Hanlolo showcased rich performances. Coldplay's concert in South K...
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“Standing on stage with the emotions of a nineteen-year-old”…
28Apr By adminNo Comments
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“Standing on stage with the emotions of a nineteen-year-old”…

The girl group HITGS has joined as a latecomer in the 5th generation of girl groups. They, who pride themselves on their 'unique visuals,' expressed their ambition to 'aim for first place from debut.' HITGS (consisting of members Hitgis, Bibi, Hyerin, Seojin, Sehee, and Yoo) made their debut on the 28th at the SBS Open Hall in Deungchon-dong with their first single album 'Things we love: H.' They are the first girl group launched by H Music Entertainment, led by Kim Kanghyo, who previously worked at Starship Entertainment and was involved in the production and management of groups like Monsta X, WJSN, CRAVITY, and IVE. The group name HITGS tells stories about everything the members love, and their debut album, signaling Hitgis's first leap, features production by Ryan Jhun, known as the 'K...
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Onew successfully wraps up his solo concert in New York…
26Apr By adminNo Comments
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Onew successfully wraps up his solo concert in New York…

SHINee member Onew successfully kicked off his North American tour in New York. According to his agency, Griffin Entertainment, on the 26th, Onew held a solo concert titled 'Onew The Live: Connection' in New York on the 24th (local time). 'Connection' is a brand-new performance series by Onew, delivering live performances that fans can trust and enjoy, capturing global fans' hearts fittingly under the title 'The Live.' On this day, Onew heated up the atmosphere by singing 'Song of Night and Stars' with fans, a song not on the setlist, in addition to his hit songs like 'Focus,' 'DICE,' 'O (Circle),' and 'Beat Drum.' Furthermore, Onew closely interacted with global fans by performing his recent English single 'MAD' on stage. Throughout the show, local audiences passionately sang along to all...
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Niel to hold fan concert ‘Dear SHE’ in Taiwan in May…
23Apr By adminNo Comments
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Niel to hold fan concert ‘Dear SHE’ in Taiwan in May…

Singer Niel will hold a fan concert 'Dear SHE, from NIEL' in Taiwan. This concert, the first fan concert since Niel's comeback with his mini 4th album 'SHE,' will provide a special time for fans in Taiwan for the second year in a row. As he has received much love in Taiwan as well, he plans to present precious memories through various events for local fans. Niel is preparing a rich stage for this concert, including new songs, and the mini 4th album 'SHE' consists of emotional songs based on neo-soul and groove pop. The title track 'SHE' is a song that combines Niel's deep vocals with a groovy rhythm and soulful guitar sound, receiving a warm response since its release. Niel has been active in musicals such as 'King Arthur,' 'The Time of Dogs and Wolves,' and 'Dream High,' and is currently ...
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BLACKPINK’s Rosé selected for ‘Time 100’… A K-pop icon that the world is paying attention to
18Apr By adminNo Comments
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BLACKPINK’s Rosé selected for ‘Time 100’… A K-pop icon that the world is paying attention to

BLACKPINK member Rosé has been selected for the 'Time 100' list, attracting global attention. The U.S. newsweekly Time included Rosé in the Pioneers category of the annual list of 'The 100 Most Influential People in the World'. This recognition stems from Rosé's massive success with the duet song 'GONE' that caused a worldwide sensation and her influence as an artist. Rosé, who made it to the 'Time 100' list, received high praise from actress Lily Collins, who lauded her as a dynamic performer, songwriter, a member of the world's top girl group, and a solo artist. Rosé led the enthusiasm of global fans with the release of her first full-length album 'rosie' in December last year, and by making it to the 'Time 100' list, she once again proved her influence.
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Rookie girl group ifeye, collaborated with a famous overseas producer upon debut, ‘Nun-gil’.
17Apr By adminNo Comments
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Rookie girl group ifeye, collaborated with a famous overseas producer upon debut, ‘Nun-gil’.

Rookie girl group ifeye made a splash by collaborating with overseas musicians right after their debut. ifeye, consisting of members Kashia, Lahee, Wonhwayeon, Sasha, Taerin, and Miyu, released their debut EP 'ERLU BLUE' on the 8th, and have been actively promoting their title track 'NERDY'. With their unique visuals and solid performances, the group quickly caught the attention of K-pop fans both domestically and internationally, rapidly expanding their fandom. They gained the nickname 'prepared K-pop stars' as they garnered interest from global musicians right from their debut. The production of their title track 'NERDY' was handled by the renowned composer Jon Shave, who is known for his collaborations with global pop icons such as Charli XCX, Iggy Azalea, Zayn, Ellie Goulding, Britney ...
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