Hearts2Hearts Turns Debut Milestone Into Act of Kindness With Donation Supporting Underprivileged Teenage Girls Hearts2Hearts just marked their first anniversary, not with a big party, but with a real act of kindness. The eight-member group donated 50 million Korean won about $36,500 to the G…

Min Hee-jin Escalates Legal Battle With HYBE, Seeks Asset Freeze Amid Dispute and Media Allegations Min Hee-jin, once the Ceo of Ador and now a key name in one of K-pop’s messiest corporate battles, just took things up a notch. She’s asked the court to freeze HYBE’s bank accounts, hoping to lock…

Online Debate Erupts After Daniela’s Father Faces Backlash Over Dance Comparison Comment Things got heated online after the father of viral dancer Daniela Avanzini of KATSEYE, landed in hot water for comments he made about his daughter and BLACKPINK Lisa. It all started with a Facebook poll that…

NewJeans “New Jeans” surpasses 500 million Spotify streams NewJeans just hit another huge milestone their track “New Jeans” racked up over 500 million streams on Spotify. Even with all the drama swirling around the K-pop industry lately, the group’s digital pull isn’t fading. NewJeans 'NewJeans'…

BTS’ V clarifies leaked private messages amid Min Hee-jin’s legal battle with HYBE According to the report of Korean JoongAng Daily, BTS’s V has spoken out after private messages between him and former ADOR chief Min Hee-jin turned up in court documents tied to her ongoing lawsuit against HYBE.…

IVE Unveiled Anticipation With Cinematic “BLACKHOLE” Teaser Ahead of REVIVE+ Album Release IVE is turning up the excitement for their next era with a jaw-dropping teaser for “BLACKHOLE,” a standout track from their second album, REVIVE+. The new preview dropped on Starship Entertainment’s official…

SM Entertainment File Legal Action Over Malicious Online Attacks Targeting SuperJunior Choi Siwon SM Entertainment says it’s cracking down on online harassment. The company’s filed formal complaints and started collecting digital evidence from posts that spread insults, false claims, and…

KATSEYE’s Manon Announces Temporary Hiatus for Health Manon Bannerman from KATSEYE is taking a break from group activities to focus on her health, the group’s management said Friday. KATSEYE, the six-member girl group from HYBE and Geffen Records, explained that everyone including Manon’s…

BLACKPINK Becomes First Music Artist to Reach 100 Million YouTube Subscribers BLACKPINK just made history. They’re now the first music act ever to hit 100 million subscribers on YouTube a wild number that shows just how huge they’ve become, not just in K-pop but in global music. YouTube X Post…

AHOF Fans Celebrates UPICK Poll Success as Jeongwoo Secures Rookie Artist Win The rising K-pop group AHOF has achieved their first major success through UPICK fan polls which show their growing international fan base that started three months after their debut. Member Jeongwoo secured first place…

WakeOne Entertainment Announces Legal Action Over Online Rumors Involving Kim Geonwoo Amid Fan Protests WakeOne Entertainment just announced they’re taking legal action against people spreading nasty rumors and hateful comments about their artists. The company says they’re teaming up with lawyers…

AHOF Hits 1 Million TikTok Followers, Marking Another Milestone AHOF just hit a huge milestone they’ve passed one million followers on their official TikTok (@ahof_official) as of February 20, 2026. It’s a big deal, honestly, and just cements their spot as a major player in the fifth-generation…

ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” Crowned IFPI’s 2025 Global Best-Selling Single The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) declared the collaboration between BLACKPINK Rosé and Bruno Mars as the top-selling single of 2025 throughout the world. The announcement demonstrates how far…

Court Admits Reported KakaoTalk Messages in HYBE–Min Hee-jin Legal Dispute, Involving V The South Korean court recognized KakaoTalk messages that BTS V sent as valid evidence for ongoing legal proceedings between HYBE and former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin according to Sports Kyunghyangs exclusive…

ZEROBASEONE to Headline KCON Japan 2026 Following Lineup Reorganization ZEROBASEONE will perform as the main act at KCON Japan 2026 which marks a new era for the group after they changed their member composition to five artists this year. The festival organizers confirmed that ZEROBASEONE will…

BOYNEXTDOOR Sungho Release Emotional OST for Live-Action 5 Centimeters per Second Sungho of BOYNEXTDOOR is set to release his first solo original soundtrack, marking a significant milestone in the young artist’s career as he contributes to the live-action adaptation of 5 Centimeters per Second.…

CLOSE YOUR EYES Jang Yeojun Takes Hiatus as Agency Adjusts Group Schedule The UNCORE agency confirmed on Thursday that rookie K-pop artist Jang Yeojun was hospitalized to receive treatment after doctors diagnosed him with rhabdomyolysis, which raised worries about how demanding performance…

BLACKPINK’s ‘DEADLINE’ Surpasses 1 Million Pre-Saves, Singnaling Strong Comeback Global Gril Group K-pop sensation BLACKPINK will make a significant comeback with the release of their mini album DEADLINE which will become available on February 27 at 2 p.m. KST. The album marks the first time the…

NMIXX Announces New Single TIC TIC (Feat. Pabllo Vittar) for February 26 Release South Korean girl group NMIXX will present their energetic new song TIC TIC which features Pabllo Vittar on February 26 2026 at 12:00 PM KST according to an announcement from the group’s agency which they made on…

Rookie Group LNGSHOT Gains Attention With Showcase Highlights Performance The K-pop rookie group LNGSHOT has gained momentum after releasing performance highlights from their show which attracted both existing fans and music industry experts. The four-member group which debuted more than one month…

AHOF JL Returns Home to the Philippines for Family Time After Cebu Fan Event The nine-member group concluded their sold-out "AHOF for Love in Cebu" event on February 15 at Cebu Coliseum which attracted a large number of Filipino supporters who filled the venue to capacity. JL stayed in his Metro…

Girl Group Hearts2Hearts Takes K-Pop Award-Winning Debut The rookie K-pop girl group Hearts2Hearts quickly achieved mainstream success after winning multiple awards to establish themselves as the best new act of 2025. The four-member group established under SM Entertainment has received nine "Best…

Yoo Kangmin of VERIVERY has confirmed he will debut his first solo album on March 23 Yoo Kangmin of VERIVERY is about to begin an important new phase in his career because he has confirmed his first solo album launch for March 23. The announcement, which Star News first reported and which the…

“We’re Dissapointed” – AHOF Fans Show React for JL After Awards Speech Ceremony Moment Fans of AHOF rallied online this week in support of member JL following a widely discussed moment during a recent awards ceremony in Seoul. The incident occurred after the rookie group secured multiple fan-voted…

MBC Staff Denies Rumors Involving Kim Geonwoo After Alleged Photo Misuse A staff member from South Korean broadcaster Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation has publicly denied online allegations involving rising idol Kim Geonwoo, saying her personal information and old photos were misused to fuel a…

AHOF Member Han and JL Releases Intimate Cover of “Become My Small World, You” Rookie boy group AHOF has drawn attention from fans worldwide with the release of a heartfelt cover of “Become My Small World, You,” performed by members HAN and JL Gaspar. The official channels of the group shared the…

CORTIS Makes History as First K-Pop Act to Headline NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Halftime Show CORTIS was the main act during the halftime show at the 2026 NBA All, Star Celebrity Game, making them the first Korean pop group to have that honor. The five, member band Martin, James, Juhoon,…

Filipino Idol JL Thanks Fans Following AHOF’s Landmark Homecoming Shows The Filipino Kpop idol JL shared his deep gratitude to the fans in the Philippines after his group AHOF went through a series of high, energy homecoming shows, a milestone marking a fast, rising international career of the…

AHOF Ignites Manila Crowd at RMusic Fest Opening Night AHOF, the Multinational Kpop act, not only opened RMusic Fest at Robinsons Galleria South on Feb. 13 with a high, energy performance but also set the tone for the first leg of their Philippine tour. Comprising artists from different parts of…

YH Entertainment Ends Exclusive Contract with Ji Yunseo After EVNNE Departure YH Entertainment has officially announced that it and singer Ji Yunseo have mutually agreed to part ways, thus terminating the singer's exclusive contract. The decision follows the discussions that took place after Ji…

[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] – AHOF Holds A Valentine Fan Meeting in Cebu Rookie boy group AHOF is about to mark Valentine season with fans in the Philippines as the group heads to Cebu for its first ever Visayas fan meeting and thus etching a new milestone in the group's growing relationship with fans…

Girl Group UNIS Marks Milestone on First U.S. Tour, Wows Fans Across Seven Cities Kpop girl group UNIS have wrapped up the first half of their debut U.S. tour 2026 UNIS 1ST TOUR : Ever Last, making a huge impression on audiences they met in seven big cities, according to the tour coverage released…

[EXCLUSIVE] Seoul Court Rules in Favor of Min Hee-jin, Orders HYBE to Buy Back ADOR Stake in $18.6 Million Decision A South Korean court has issued a landmark judgment in the contentious case between ADOR's CEO Min Hee-jin and entertainment behemoth HYBE. The Seoul Central District Court has…

South Korean Actor Jung Eun-woo Dies at 40 South Korean actor Jung Eun Woo, a reliable character actor with a solid filmography of TV dramas and movies, has passed away at the age of 40, media confirmed on Wednesday. According to the industry sources, the actor died on February 11 and the funeral…

AHOF, A Rookie Group, Wins Their First D Awards in Seoul. Rookie Kpop boy band, AHOF, stepped up the ladder of success big time after winning several accolades at the 2nd D Awards held in Seoul on the 11th of February, 2026. The international members group, formed through SBSs reality show…

JYP and EDAM Takes Legal Action Against Stalkers to Protect Xdinary Heroes and IU JYP Entertainment and EDAM Entertainment have issued a statement about implementing legal measures to only the extent of stalking and harassment of artists, which is considered scolding behavior, in a stronger manner…

AHOF Rapid Rise Signals a New Strategic Chapter for F&F Entertainment On January 20, 2026, South Korean financial outlet  reported thebell that rapid rise of new boy group AHOF , which is a rookie group of the biggest Kpop subunit, has messed up the future entertainment plan compositions of F&F…

CARAT’s Start a Coordinated Campaign to Protect Hoshi of SEVENTEEN SEVENTEEN fanbase, CARATs, has unleashed a coordinated social media campaign demanding Hybe and Pledis Entertainment to enhance member Hoshi's protection measures following the spread of alleged defamatory contents against the…

T.O.P returns to solo music, Nana will appear in his comeback music video South Korean superstar T.O.P (Choi Seung, hyun), member of legendary Kpop group BIGBANG, is set for a comeback music of great anticipation, with the announcement of actress and singer Nana as the leading muse in his upcoming…

AHOF JL Charms Fans With Fun Snorlax Weverse Profile Update AHOF member JL caused a charms fans after he changed his Weverse profile photo to Snorlax, a character known for being very sleepy. The switch that immediately found its way to social media, was met with a lot of love as fans admired the…

BLACKPINK unveiled teaser posters for their upcoming mini album “DEADLINE” BLACKPINK has officially released the teaser posters of their mini album, "DEADLINE", which has excited their fans a lot. The album will be the groups first release as a unit since the record, breaking "Born Pink" era in…

“You Know Me Too Well” Dex on “Secret Santa Club” Is Moved by Jennie’s Thoughtful Secret Santa Gift Blitz On a recent episode of MBC's new undercover reality series, Secret Santa Club, a Korean variety show remake of the classic manitto (secret friend) game, BLACKPINK's Jennie took fellow cast…

EXO Reveals A New Self-Produced Variety Series EXO is reshaping the definition of their brand image besides music by unexpectedly releasing a self produced variety show that depicts the groups chemistry and their energetic spirit of competition. Crown to the Throne, a two, part series, debuts on…

ZICO Makes a Vibrant Comeback with an Exciting Eight-Year Solo Concert, Selling Out Tokyo Arena On February 7, South Korean singer and producer ZICO gave an amazing concert in Tokyo. His performance was so amazing that the whole Keio Arena was filled with fans who had been waiting for a long time…

“Representing Korea is an honor” — ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon Finishes Olympic Torch Relay Amid Pride in the Nation ENHYPEN member Sunghoon successfully finished his part in the 2026 Winter Olympics torch relay in Milan on February 5, and not only did he attract a passionate crowd but he also showed his…

Following the police interview of the person linked to Park Na-rae, SHINee’s key A person known only as "A" who is closely tied to well, known comedian Park Na-rae and other public figures such as SHINee's Key and Internet celebrity Ipjareun Haetnim, has been questioned by the police in a case…

BTS V Shares Rare, Comforting Moment From His Winter Routine BTS member V, otherwise known as Kim Taehyung, sparked a huge buzz this winter after he posted a handful of very lowkey personal photos on his Instagram account, @thv. The pictures were spread out over late January and early February and…

BLACKPINK “JUMP” Surpasses 500 Million Spotify Streams in Record Time BLACKPINK are once more showing the incredible worldwide streaming power by their 2025 single Jump which has exceeded 500 million streams on Spotify in only 211 days, the fastest time they have reached such a number by a single.…

Aespa’s Ningning Goes Viral After Candid Instagram Q&A Showcases Humor and Personal Reflections Aespa member Ningning hosted a casual Instagram Stories Q&A session where she was funny, thoughtful, and openly communicated with her fans, which made the online community lively with debates. On her…

BLACKPINKs Jennie with Parker of Tame Impala for a ‘Dracula’ remix that has topped global charts BLACKPINK member Jennie has reached a significant international music milestone through her collaboration with Tame Impala's Kevin Parker on a remix of "Dracula, " a song from Parker's 2025 album…