IVE’s agency STARSHIP Entertainment has provided an update on its ongoing legal response against malicious online activity targeting the group. On May 11, STARSHIP Entertainment released a statement addressing its continued legal action against individuals involved in spreading defamatory and harmful content about IVE members, including the creation and distribution of deepfake materials. The agency… Continue reading IVE’s Agency Shares Update On Legal Action Against Malicious Posts And Deepfake Content
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Update: ALPHA DRIVE ONE Shares New Teaser For Official Light Stick
Updated May 13 KST: ALPHA DRIVE ONE has shared a new teaser showing a closer look at their new official light stick! Original Article: ALPHA DRIVE ONE has shared a sneak peek of their very first official light stick! On May 11, ALPHA DRIVE ONE unveiled a preview image teasing their official light stick. More details… Continue reading Update: ALPHA DRIVE ONE Shares New Teaser For Official Light Stick
Byeon Woo Seok Named New Ambassador For BVLGARI
Actor Byeon Woo Seok has been selected as a new ambassador for the Italian Roman high jewelry brand BVLGARI! On May 11, BVLGARI announced the news, stating, “Byeon Woo Seok’s sophisticated visuals, unparalleled presence, and the sincere attitude he has shown through his projects deeply resonate with the artistic and creative values of the Maison.”… Continue reading Byeon Woo Seok Named New Ambassador For BVLGARI
Watch: SEVENTEEN’s Dino Confirmed To Make Solo Debut As His Alter Ego Picheolin
SEVENTEEN’s Dino will be making his highly-anticipated debut as Picheolin! On May 11, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that Picheolin will release his first mini album “吉BOARD” on August 3. The album name reinterprets the 1990s Korean street culture term “gilboard” by combining the Chinese character “吉” meaning “good fortune” with the English word “BOARD” to convey… Continue reading Watch: SEVENTEEN’s Dino Confirmed To Make Solo Debut As His Alter Ego Picheolin
May Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups, using big data collected from April 10 to May 10. IVE continued their reign at the top of the… Continue reading May Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
NewJeans Sued For Alleged Plagiarism + ADOR Responds
ADOR has officially commented on NewJeans being hit with a lawsuit for alleged plagiarism. On May 8 local time, Billboard reported that four songwriters—Audrey Armacost, Aidan Rodriguez, Adam Gokcebay, and Michael Campanelli—had sued the NewJeans members, their agency ADOR, and its parent company HYBE over purported similarities between NewJeans’ 2024 hit “How Sweet” and a… Continue reading NewJeans Sued For Alleged Plagiarism + ADOR Responds
Choo Young Woo’s Agency Explains His Eye Injury After Baeksang Arts Awards
Choo Young Woo’s agency has addressed his eye injury following his appearance at the Baeksang Arts Awards. On May 8, Choo Young Woo appeared as a presenter at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards while wearing a bandage affixed with medical tape over one eye. The following morning, Choo Young Woo’s agency J,WIDE-COMPANY explained, “He sustained… Continue reading Choo Young Woo’s Agency Explains His Eye Injury After Baeksang Arts Awards
May Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for male idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various boy groups, using big data collected from April 9 to May 9. BTS continued their reign at the top of… Continue reading May Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
82MAJOR’s Cho Seongil Sustains Ankle Injury + To Adjust Activities During Album Promotions
82MAJOR’s Cho Seongil has sustained an ankle injury. On May 8, 82MAJOR’s agency Great M Entertainment released the following statement: Hello, this is Great M Entertainment. We would like to provide an update regarding 82MAJOR member Cho Seongil’s ankle injury. Earlier today, Cho Seongil injured his ankle during rehearsal and was taken to the hospital… Continue reading 82MAJOR’s Cho Seongil Sustains Ankle Injury + To Adjust Activities During Album Promotions
KiiiKiii’s Kya To Sit Out Today’s Festival Schedule Due To Health
Kya will not be participating in KiiiKiii’s scheduled appearance at the Chosun University Daedong Festival today due to health concerns. On May 8, KiiiKiii’s agency STARSHIP Entertainment shared the following statement: Hello, this is STARSHIP Entertainment. KiiiKiii member Kya visited the hospital today due to worsening health conditions and was diagnosed with acute gastritis. Following… Continue reading KiiiKiii’s Kya To Sit Out Today’s Festival Schedule Due To Health