RIIZE’s Seunghan has decided to depart from the boy group.
Departure
Just two days after announcing the 21-year-old's return from a yearlong hiatus, Wizard Production—the SM Entertainment division in charge of RIIZE—has announced Seunghan’s official departure.
안녕하세요, 위저드 프로덕션입니다. pic.twitter.com/cquJ5WyjDT — RIIZE (@RIIZE_official) October 13, 2024
Controversy
Seunghan was suspended from group activities last November…
EXO member Suho's Dubai and Europe stops off of his tour have been canceled due to "insufficient preparations by the local promoter."
Concert organizer Applewood revealed the decision to ensure the safety of the artist and the fans and maintain the concert’s quality.
[NOTICE OF CANCELLATION] 2024 SUHO CONCERT <SU:HOME> IN EUROPE & DUBAI…
Taeil of NCT has left his group after being reported to the police for an unspecified sexual crime, his agency announced.
The decision came after SM Entertainment was made aware of "the gravity of the case" and upon consultations with the 30-year-old, without elaborating further as it is an ongoing criminal case.
"Our company…
Dubai Festival City Mall (DFC) has partnered with SM Entertainment to feature ‘Supernova’, the latest hit from K-pop girl group aespa, as part of its water entertainment show IMAGINE.
It is the first time the fountain and light show will play a song by a K-pop girl group as the background music. EXO member…
Lucas, a former member of boy hands NCT and WayV, is preparing to debut as a soloist on April 1 with single 'Renegade' after more than a two-year hiatus.
Solo debut
His first single contains three songs entirely written in English, including the titular track.
'Renegade' is described as a rock-based hip-hop title about…
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…
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.…
Doyoung, Jaehyun, and Jungwoo, members of boy group NCT, will debut as a trio in new unit, NCT DOJAEJUNG, next month, with the release of mini-album 'Perfume.'
NCT's new unit
The name is derived from the first syllable of each member’s name; 'Do' from Doyoung, 'Jae; from Jaehyun, and 'Jung' from Jungwoo.
NCT…
SM Entertainment has announced it will be holding its '2023 SM Global Audition' in the UAE.
It's the only country in the Middle East the Korean behemoth is holding its large-scale global audition this year. Other countries include Japan, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and Vietnam.
Candidates born between 2004 and 2012 are only eligible…
After the postponement of the band's comeback, WayV has officially dropped 4th mini album 'Phantom' — and the music video of its lead track — and it topped the iTunes chart in the Middle East.
iTunes ranking
It dominated the iTunes Top Album chart, including the Pop chart in Oman on the day of its…