It’s official: Ariana Grande is joining Weverse! On June 14 KST, HYBE announced that Ariana Grande had signed a new business partnership deal with HYBE’s American subsidiary HBA. As the first step of their new partnership, Ariana Grande will be joining HYBE’s global fan communication platform Weverse, which has been broadening its scope to include… Continue reading Ariana Grande Confirmed To Join Weverse
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EXO’s Chen, Baekhyun, And Xiumin To Sue SM Over Profit Distribution + Apologize To Fans
EXO’s Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin have announced their plans to sue SM Entertainment over unfair profit distribution. Earlier this week, the three EXO members—who recently signed with Baekhyun’s new label INB100 for their individual activities—held a press conference in which they complained that SM Entertainment had not kept their promise of a 5.5 percent music… Continue reading EXO’s Chen, Baekhyun, And Xiumin To Sue SM Over Profit Distribution + Apologize To Fans
Impersonator Of N.Flying’s Kim Jae Hyun Arrested + FNC Gives Brief Update
The man who impersonated N.Flying member Kim Jae Hyun has been arrested. On June 13, N.Flying’s agency FNC Entertainment shared, “[Kim Jae Hyun’s] impersonator was recently arrested by the police, and Kim Jae Hyun was also interviewed as a witness in relation to this incident.” According to the reports, the person who impersonated Kim Jae… Continue reading Impersonator Of N.Flying’s Kim Jae Hyun Arrested + FNC Gives Brief Update
SM Entertainment Files Lawsuit Against EXO’s Chen, Baekhyun, And Xiumin To Enforce Their Contracts
SM Entertainment has announced that they are taking a legal action against EXO’s Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin (EXO-CBX). On June 13, SM Entertainment shared, “We have filed a complaint against Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin with the Seoul Eastern District Court to enforce the fulfillment of their contracts. We will respond in accordance with the law… Continue reading SM Entertainment Files Lawsuit Against EXO’s Chen, Baekhyun, And Xiumin To Enforce Their Contracts
Jang Ki Yong Announces Dates And Locations For Asia Tour “Beautiful Day”
Jang Ki Yong is embarking on an Asia tour for the first time in five years! On June 13, YG Entertainment announced that Jang Ki Yong will kick off his 2024 Asia fan meeting tour “Beautiful Day” starting in Seoul in August, followed by visits to five other cities to meet global fans. The title… Continue reading Jang Ki Yong Announces Dates And Locations For Asia Tour “Beautiful Day”
YOUNITE’s Hyunseung To Temporarily Halt Activities Due To Personal Reasons
YOUNITE’s Hyunseung will be taking a break from his activities due to personal reasons. On June 12, BRANDNEW MUSIC released a statement on the group’s fan café about Hyunseung’s hiatus. The full statement reads: Hello, this is BRANDNEW MUSIC. We would like to inform you that YOUNITE’s member Hyunseung will be temporarily suspending his activities… Continue reading YOUNITE’s Hyunseung To Temporarily Halt Activities Due To Personal Reasons
Yong Junhyung Personally Addresses Rumors Of Participation In Group Chat With Illegal Camera Footage
On the morning of June 12, Yong Junhyung shared a long post on his Instagram regarding past rumors. His full post is translated below: Hello, this is Yong Junhyung. Back then, I was undoubtedly foolish and made mistakes. I couldn’t correct the wrong situation, and amid heated criticism without knowing what the right choice was,… Continue reading Yong Junhyung Personally Addresses Rumors Of Participation In Group Chat With Illegal Camera Footage
Kim Soo Hyun Announces Details For Asia Tour “EYES ON YOU”
Kim Soo Hyun is embarking on an Asia tour for the first time in 10 years! On June 16, Kim Soo Hyun’s agency GOLDMEDALIST announced that the actor will begin his Asia tour “EYES ON YOU” this summer, starting in Bangkok. “EYES ON YOU” marks Kim Soo Hyun’s first tour in approximately 10 years since… Continue reading Kim Soo Hyun Announces Details For Asia Tour “EYES ON YOU”
June Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for drama actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 50 actors who appeared in dramas that aired between May 11 and June 11. The stars of the hit drama “Lovely Runner”… Continue reading June Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
BXB Announces Official Fan Club Name
BXB has given their fandom an official name! On June 12 at midnight KST, BXB—the rookie boy group that includes four former TRCNG members—announced that the name of their official fan club would be “GREAM.” “GREAM” is pronounced like the Korean word for “painting” or “picture”—a reference to BXB’s group name (which stands for “Boy… Continue reading BXB Announces Official Fan Club Name