Lisa, known as one-fourth of the world's biggest girl group BLACKPINK, launched her own artist management company, called LLOUD.
Management company
The K-pop star announced on Instagram that her new venture is a platform through which she will be able to showcase her vision for music and entertainment, asking fans to join her journey "to…
Rapper Jessi has ended her exclusive contract with More Vision, an agency founded by rapper Jay Park, after nine months.
Contract termination
“We inform you that as of January 31, 2024, More Vision and Jessi have mutually decided to terminate the exclusive management contract,” the agency said on Twitter.
It did not disclose further…
NCT's Haechan temporarily halted all upcoming activities for health reasons and received a fine after spotted smoking inside a building.
Halts activities
Earlier this month, the K-pop star experienced fatigue and high fever during his schedule in Japan, SM Entertainment said on the online fan community Weverse. The symptoms were caused by severe tonsillitis and…
Before we welcome 2024, here’s a quick rundown to all the scandals, romances, and tragedies in K-pop:
1. Rookie monsters
The year saw rookie group NewJeans dominate the scene in Korea and globally. Zerobaseone, a group of nine artists chosen through Mnet’s idol survival program, 'Boys Planet,' debuted in July with EP, 'Youth in the…
Jennie, a member of girl group BLACKPINK, closed the year by announcing a new label called Odd ATELIER (AO) for solo activities.
New label
She took to Instagram to announce her new endeavor and included several black-and-white photos, which were also featured on the new company’s Instagram page.
"This year was filled with…
PENTAGON's Kino has launched his solo career starting with setting up a one-person agency titled NAKED.
The label revealed the logo along with photos themed around youth and freedom on its social media accounts.
Images by NAKED/Twitter
Kino is also gearing up for solo activities. He is set to hold a solo…
CUBE Entertainment has revealed that BTOB and PENTAGON’s Hongseok decided to not renew their exclusive contracts.
BTOB exit
BTOB members Seo Eunkwang, Lee Minhyuk, Lee Changsub, Im Hyunsik, Peniel, and Yook Sungjae have been with the agency for 11 years.
“We held thorough discussions with each member before the end of their second exclusive…
Stray Kids' subunit 3RACHA and BTS' Jung Kook performed at the Global Citizen Festival 2023 on Sunday as part of a marathon concert urging global development aid.
Stray Kids was set to perform as a group but members Lee Know, Hyunjin, and Seungmin cancelled their upcoming activities after getting into a minor car collision. The…
Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), BTS' Jung Kook, and BLACKPINK have all won awards at this year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Stray Kids received the Best K-Pop for 'S-Class,' the title track off of its third studio album '5-STAR,' winning over the likes of…
SM Entertainment has announced that Lucas will officially be leaving boy band NCT and its Chinese subunit WayV to pursue solo activities.
NCT, WayV departure
“We ask for your understanding and continuous support as this was a decision taken after much consideration of both the members and all who have supported [Lucas],” the statement read.…