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BLACKPINK’s Rosé Makes History as First K-Pop Female Soloist to Top Global Spotify Chart with ‘APT’
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SNL Korea Faces Backlash for Racist Portrayal of K-pop Star Hanni at Parliamentary Audit
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BLACKPINK Jennie’s Fans Cry Foul Over Blocked ‘Mantra’ Music Video, Suspect Sabotage
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Seunghan’s Exit Sparks Global Boycott of RIIZE Merchandise
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NewJeans' Hanni Faces Backlash After Speaking Out Against HYBE Mistreatment
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BLACKPINK's Contract Renewal Uncertainty: Can Rosé and Jisoo Be YG's Saving Grace?
Amidst the looming contract renewal of BLACKPINK members (Jennie, Rosé, Jisoo, Lisa), even the slightest news related to them makes YG Entertainment's stock price jittery. On the 21st, when rumors spread that the members might be signing with different agencies, YG Entertainment's stock price plummeted to 69,200 KRW. The previous day, it had closed at 79,800 KRW, marking a 13.28% drop in just one day. The day's lowest point even reached 67,500 KRW. -
Fall of Japan's Entertainment Giant: Advertisers Cut Ties Following Admission of Exploitation
The controversy surrounding Japan's entertainment behemoth, Johnny's, continues to escalate. The advertising industry is also distancing itself from Johnny's affiliated celebrities, hinting at the magnitude of the fallout. -
Attrakt Entertainment Eyes New Girl Group Launch Amidst FIFTY FIFTY Controversy: Secures Massive 60 Billion KRW Investment
Attrakt Entertainment, the agency behind FIFTY FIFTY, is gearing up to debut a new girl group next year. -
YG's Return to the Helm: Can Yang Hyun-suk Shake Off the 'Retaliation Threat' Allegations?
Yang Hyun-suk, the chief producer of YG Entertainment, has found a potential way out of the long-standing trial over alleged threats of retaliation. During the fourth appellate trial, Han Seo-hee, a former trainee who had previously claimed public interest reporting and coercion to change her statement, made a surprising declaration of 'no desire for punishment'. -
BLACKPINK's Success Boosts YG's Profits: What's Next for the Entertainment Giant?
YG Entertainment (hereafter referred to as YG) recorded outstanding performance in the second quarter. This is largely attributed to BLACKPINK, the leading artist group under YG's wing. The focus now shifts to whether YG, which heavily relies on BLACKPINK, can devise a new revenue model, especially with the group's contract renewal looming. -
Truck Protests: A New Wave of Vocal Fan Activism in K-pop Industry
K-pop fandom has recently embraced a new trend that's taking hold like a fashion: 'Truck Protests'.
