EXO-CBX Begins Solo Projects With New Label — And SM Confirms EXO Group Activities

Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin will pursue solo careers under independent label 'I&B100' while under SM Entertainment's management for their activities in K-pop boy group EXO. Trio's ventures The new company, established by Baekhyun in June 2023, will be in charge of the trio's individual activities, and their EXO subunit EXO-CBX's activities. "We will shed more…

January 8, 20240Comments

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What Went Down In K-Pop In 2023

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…

December 30, 20230Comments

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TVXQ! Celebrates 20 Years With New Album

Veteran boy band TVXQ! celebrated 20 years together with the release of new album '20&2.' 20th anniversary album The album reflects the duo's experiences over the years with a modern take on their distinct melodic talents. The lead track 'Rebel' encourages to move forward without stagnation. The 10-track album consists of diverse genres, including solo tracks…

December 26, 20230Comments

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Billboard: 10 Highest-Grossing K-Pop Tours Of 2023

This year saw numerous artists hit the road to bring their music to sold-out venues globally. Last week, Billboard unveiled its year-end Boxscore charts, which reviewed the top global tours, venues, and promoters of 2023. K-pop was the youngest in terms of the global box office. "K-pop’s share of this year’s top 100 is…

December 13, 20230Comments

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EXO’s Chanyeol, Chen, And Xiumin Coming To Dubai

Chanyeol, Chen, and Xiumin, members of the boy band EXO, are flying down to Dubai next month. Dubai performance The trio will perform at Coca-Cola Arena as part of this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival celebrations. DJ Bliss and DJ Raiden will set the mood at the at the 'K-Pop Overdose' event before the EXO…

December 8, 20230Comments

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Update: SUPER JUNIOR-D&E Cancels Dubai Concert

SUPER JUNIOR-D&E has cancelled its Dubai stop to its concert due to "technical issues beyond our control." Dubai tour "We apologize for the unavoidable delay in ticket opening and performance cancellation due to local circumstances. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to fans who have been waiting for the performance," Have Fun Together said…

December 6, 20230Comments

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Ex TREASURE Member Bang YeDam Makes Solo Debut

Bang YeDam, former member of boy band TREASURE, has made his debut as a soloist with mini-album 'ONLY ONE'. Solo debut The South Korean singer-songwriter was heavily involved in the album's production of 'ONLY ONE,' aiming to showcase his musical growth and vocal abilities. The pop genre mini-album, which is his first solo release…

November 23, 20230Comments

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CUBE Entertainment Confirms PENTAGON’s Hongseok, BTOB’s Departures

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…

November 6, 20230Comments

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3RACHA, Jung Kook Perform At Global Citizen Festival 2023

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…

September 25, 20230Comments

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Stray Kids, TXT, Jung Kook, And BLACKPINK Win At MTV VMAs 2023

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…

September 13, 20230Comments

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