Both SM Entertainment and C-JeS Studio have just released their initial statements regarding aespa‘s Karina and Lee Jae Wook‘s dating rumors. SM Entertainment shared their statement with media outlet Joy News24. We are looking into the reports. In a statement shared with media outlet Osen, Lee Jae Wook’s agency shared their initial position. We have […]
Yang Hyuk Suk Purchases 20 Billion KRW Worth Of YG Entertainment Stock — Raising His Stake To Over 19%
Yang Hyuk Suk has purchased ₩20.0 billion KRW (about $ 14.9 million USD) worth of YG Entertainment stock, raising his stake in the company from 16.8% to 19.3%. According to a press release from YG Entertainment to media outlet MBC, Yang Hyuk Suk purchased a total of 461,940 shares of YG Entertainment stock at an […]
Does JYP Entertainment Still Have A Dating Ban? NMIXX’s Lily And Haewon Respond
Korean entertainment companies have rules and guidelines for their trainees and debuted artists, many of which are often shared by K-Pop idols with fans or on variety shows. K-Pop artists gathered at the “2023 MBC Gayo Daejejeon” | MBC JYP Entertainment is no different, and JYP idols are often candid when it comes to the […]
Legendary SM Entertainment Idol Confesses He Has Not Dated For 15 Years
Singer Brian from SM Entertainment duo Fly To The Sky recently guested on SBS Power FM’s Cultwo Show. There, he revealed that he had not dated anyone for 15 whole years. MC Kim Tae Gyun brought up a ship from the past, where the public used to bring Brian and soloist Solbi together on reality […]
The Idol Who Has Been On 7 Years Of Hiatus But Is Still Signed To SM Entertainment
Kangin was once part of the visual-line of Super Junior. Known for his dashing looks, he debuted in 2005 as part of the team. | theqoo Kangin’s career was fraught with hardships. He was on the rise as a variety star and MC, hosting M!Countdown, Reckless Radio, and Good Friend Radio. He was later brought […]
A Look At All The Winners Of The “2023 MBC Entertainment Awards”
On December 29, the 2023 MBC Entertainment Awards took place, honoring talented entertainers in the industry. Here’s a look at the full list of winners! Rookie Of The Year (Female) Poongja — Omniscient Interfering View Rookie Of The Year (Male) Kim Dae Ho — I Live Alone Kim Jin Young (DEX) — Adventure by Accident Rookie Of The […]
Aespa Fans Send Protest Trucks To SM Entertainment For Karina
Recently, fanbases have adopted an innovative method to voice their concerns and support for their favorite idols – truck protests. This trend has been gaining momentum, especially in the K-Pop industry. SM Entertainment, one of South Korea’s largest entertainment companies, witnessed a surge in such protests this summer, with dozens of trucks arriving from various […]
“Happy Ending” — SM Entertainment Comments On The Seemingly Ominous Change To Red Velvet’s Instagram
SM Entertainment has commented on the recent change to Red Velvet‘s bio that had some netizens wondering if it would be Red Velvet’s last comeback. As part of the comeback schedule and promotions for Red Velvet’s upcoming comeback with Chill Kill, SM Entertainment changed the bio for Red Velvet’s official Instagram page. Before the change. […]
“They Have Nothing To Do With Us Anymore” — Clothing Brand Called Out By SM Entertainment For Violating Contract With NCT Dream
SM Entertainment and clothing brand Teddy Island previously had a disagreement that was publicized through their social medias. NCT Dream was under a contract for endorsement with the brand. On October 13, 2023, Teddy Island had set up a pre-order event with fan benefits. A week later on October 18, SM Entertainment responded by claiming […]
YG Entertainment Distances Itself From G-Dragon Amid Drug Charges
YG Entertainment has responded to reports stating BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon has been booked on drug abuse charges. G-Dragon | Pinterest On October 25, YG Entertainment was reached for comment. According to the label, they aren’t able to comment since G-Dragon is no longer with the label. It is difficult to publicly respond as the artist is […]
These SM Entertainment Idols Have Debuted More Than 4 Times, Proving Their Versatility
In an industry like the K-Pop one, versatility is the name of the game. The ability to reinvent oneself, adapt to different musical styles, and work in diverse team configurations can set an idol apart from the rest. SM Entertainment, known for its innovative approach in the industry, has cultivated a roster of idols that […]
Cube Entertainment Announces 5 Members Of PENTAGON Leave The Company
Cube Entertainment has announced five members of PENTAGON will leave the company. In a statement shared on their social media platforms, Cube Entertainment announced the departure of Yeo One, Yan An, Yuto, Kino, Wooseok. [공지] 펜타곤 여원, 옌안, 유토, 키노, 우석 전속계약 종료 안내 pic.twitter.com/J6k5zRgmLZ — PENTAGON·펜타곤 (@CUBE_PTG) October 9, 2023 Hello, this is Cube Entertainment. […]
Korean Netizens React To BLACKPINK Jennie And Jisoo’s Reported Exit From YG Entertainment
Korean netizens reacted to reports stating BLACKPINK‘s Jennie and Jisoo would be departing YG Entertainment. Jennie | Spotify Jisoo | @sooyaaa__/Instagram On September 25, News1 reported that BLACKPINK members Jennie and Jisoo had begun the process of establishing their own individual agencies. BLACKPINK’s Jennie And Jisoo Will Reportedly Establish Their Own Agencies According to the […]
Who Is The Most Beautiful JYP Entertainment Idol? Vote Now!
Twenty-nine female singers and rappers are currently under JYP Entertainment. All of these talented artists are gorgeous, but who will be crowned “The Most Beautiful JYP Entertainment Idol?” You decide! Votes can be cast once every twelve hours until the poll closes on September 18, 2023. Why does your pick deserve to win? Let us know […]
The JYP Entertainment Trainee Who Was Kicked Out Because He Was Dating A Fellow Male Trainee
These days, a growing number of stars in South Korea are braving society’s stigmas and coming out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, and queer. For one former JYP Entertainment trainee, however, being gay cost him his chance at ever debuting as a K-Pop idol. In an interview, KilliAN revealed his experience of being kicked out of […]
The Reason Why TREASURE Is The Largest Group YG Entertainment Has Ever Debuted
TREASURE is currently one of the largest groups actively promoting. Though originally composed of thirteen members, they are now ten: Hyunsuk, Jihoon, Junkyu, Yoshi, Asahi, Jaehyuk, Doyoung, Haruto, Jeongwoo, and Junghwan. TREASURE | @yg_treasure_official/Instagram They are the largest group that YG Entertainment has debuted so far. Learn more about why this is so below. 1. According to Yang Hyun Suk The former CEO of YG […]
Then And Now: SM Entertainment Artists’ Scary History With Sasaengs
While being a K-Pop artist is a dream come true for many idols, not everything is smooth sailing after debut. Many stars constantly deal with invasions of privacy from stalker fans in their lives and those of their friends and families. Most idols have dealt with these stalker fans, but through the years, some of […]
Upcoming SM Entertainment Boy Group RIIZE’s Members Show Their Impressive Harmonizing Skills In First Singing Video
In the days leading up to the debut of SM Entertainment‘s new K-Pop boy group, RIIZE, anticipation for the members has been rising with each teaser that has been released. ‘Realtime Odyssey’Web Novel @kakaopage Ep.1 – 8/19 PM 10:00 (KST)Ep.2 – 8/26 PM 10:00 (KST)Ep.3 – 9/2 PM 10:00 (KST)#RIIZE #라이즈 #RISEandREALIZE#WebNovel #SMCU #kakao pic.twitter.com/gA8JSuIscv — RIIZE […]
3 Former Trainees Who Had Things To Say About JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment is one of the biggest Korean entertainment companies, and over the years, former trainees have “spilled some tea” on the company. Here are 3 of these moments. 1. Songs forbidden at monthly evaluations Former MADTOWN member H.O was once a trainee at JYP Entertainment. In a live stream, he spoke about the songs that […]
SM Entertainment Denies EXO Baekhyun’s Claim That It Was Aware Of His New Label
SM Entertainment denied that they knew about Baekhyun‘s new label. Baekhyun On August 9, SM Entertainment released a statement about EXO-CBX’s contract status with the label. The contract in place has not expired. In Baekhyun’s case, his contract runs until January of next year. — SM Entertainment Previously, one YouTube reporter claimed that Chen and […]
tvN’s Entertainment Program Criticized For Disregard Of Participants’ Safety During Dangerous Games
The production of tvN‘s show, The Wedding War, has come under fire after participants were revealed to have sustained injuries during games that required more safety precautions. The poster for “The Wedding War” The Wedding War is a new reality entertainment show by tvN where real-life couples compete against one another to win prize money worth ₩290 million […]
Ex-MOMOLAND’s Daisy Updates On Her Lawsuit With MLD Entertainment
In 2020, ex-MOMOLAND Daisy departed from the group, leaving many questions about why it happened. Daisy | MLD Entertainment MLD Entertainment claimed that following Daisy’s dating news with iKON‘s Yunhyeong, her mother demanded that she be allowed to leave the group. In a statement released by the company, they stated they wanted her to continue participating […]
EXO V.S. SM Entertainment: What Happened The Last Time EXO Members Filed Lawsuits
On June 1, 2023, EXO‘s Baekhyun, Chen, and Xiumin announced that they are suing SM Entertainment to terminate their exclusive contracts. EXO’s Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin Although the sudden news shocked netizens, many pointed out that “SM really doesn’t change” in their management of their artists. For instance, K-Pop fans have witnessed TVXQ receive unfair […]
SM Entertainment Confirms Their Artists Will Join Weverse
SM Entertainment has confirmed that they will be moving forward with plans to integrate their artists and commerce into Weverse. In a statement shared in English to users of SM Entertainment’s official fanclub service Kwangya Club, they stated that they will be migrating all fanclub services to Weverse in the near future. Hello. We sincerely […]
Police Raids Kakao After Suspicions Of Stock Manipulation During The SM Entertainment Acquisition
Kakao and Kakao Entertainment were raided on April 6, 2023, by the Prosecutors and Financial Supervisory Service due to allegations of stock market manipulation. An investigation has begun to determine whether or not their mass stock acquisition was done under market price manipulation. Around 40 investigators and Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) special judicial police officers […]
