Starship Entertainment has already begun their debut plan for what seems to be like a new group. On March 3, 2025, they uploaded a couple of teasers on a brand new X account, @nkz_starship. According to the plan, they will be first unveiled on March 14, 2025, at 9.30pm KST. 데뷔를 향한 가장 완벽한 플랜, […]
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Discusses The Group’s Upcoming Promotion Plans, Sparking Fury At YG Entertainment
On February 28, BLACKPINK‘s Lisa appeared as the featured guest on BIGBANG Daesung‘s Zip Daesung. BIGBANG’s Daesung (left) and BLACKPINK’s Lisa (right) | Zip Daesung/YouTube During the interview, Daesung brought up how two out of the four BLACKPINK members had appeared on the show already, and wondered if he would be able to get all […]
Boy Group’s Emotional First Win On Public Broadcast Has Fans In Tears
Many groups attended the weekly music show on the February 28th episode of Music Bank and performed their recent comebacks. The two nominees for the episode were IVE with their song “마지막 축제” and ONF with “The Stranger.” IVE | Starship Entertainment ONF | WM Entertainment IVE initially outscored in the digital category, but ONF scored […]
Upcoming Girl Group’s TikTok Page Flooded With A Wave Of Hate Comments Before Debut
Upcoming girl group KiiiKiii‘s TikTok videos are filled with hate comments before debut. KiiiKiii | @we_kiiikiiii/X KiiiKiii has been very active on TikTok, whether posting videos as a group, solo, or with other artists from Starship Entertainment. @kiiikiii_official Still, pinky 노을빛 날개를 달고???? #KiiiKiii #키키 #IDoMe #UNCUT_GEM #KiiiKiii_IDoMe #NewMusic ♬ I DO ME – KiiiKiii […]
Group’s Silent Disbandment Seemingly Confirmed With Member’s Departure
Recently, the graduation ceremony for the latest class of Hanlim Arts High School graduates took place. Hanlim is an art school that many idols and trainees attend, even after debuting. Here Are All The K-Pop Idols That Graduated From Hanlim Arts School In 2025 The news of one particular idol graduating sparked some mixed emotions […]
Upcoming Boy Group’s Youngest Member Is 29 Years Old
As more K-Pop groups debut, the ages of the members are often mentioned when discussing the industry’s impact on the idols. The number of underage idols increases yearly, sparking debates among K-Pop fans. Recently, many expressed concerns about the youngest active idol, UNIS‘ Seowon, who was 13 at debut, and the group’s busy schedules. UNIS’s […]
Controversial Girl Group’s Drastic Concept Change Results In Mixed Feelings, NJZ Plagiarism Accusations
When it comes to how K-Pop groups are identified, their musical concepts play a role. Groups do change concepts from release to release, but some stick to a certain look or vibe with all of their releases. For example, ATEEZ‘s concepts have an overlying theme of anarchism, with the group being known as pirates. ATEEZ […]
K-Pop Group’s Cover Is Going Viral Amid Selena Gomez Criticism For Role In Controversial Movie “Emilia Perez”
An old song from the K-Pop group Super Junior is going viral amid Selena Gomez‘s criticism in the controversial show Emilia Perez. Super Junior | @SJOfficial/X Emilia Perez has been riddled with controversies regarding the cast’s personal lives and also being “offensive” to Mexicans for many reasons. Emilia Perez: A Disgusting Movie (and Cast) – A Thread […]
Highly-Anticipated Upcoming K-Pop Girl Group’s Age Reveal Sparks Major Controversy
The ages reveal of the upcoming Starship Entertainment group KiiiKiii has sparked shock and fury. The members of KiiiKiii As the group was gaining attention, photos of the alleged maknae of the group were shared, sparking anger. Pre-Debut Photos Of Rumored Underage Member From Starship Entertainment’s New Girl Group Spark Fury When the photos were released, the alleged ages […]
Korean Reporter Accidentally(?) Reveals Boy Group’s Raw Live Vocals
On February 18, 2025 (KST), boy group ONF celebrated the “Part 1” release of their second full-length album with an “ONF:MY IDENTITY” showcase. At this showcase, ONF performed two songs from the album live for the audience, including the “title track” of “The Stranger” and “Night Tale.” ONF | Munhwa Ilbo After the showcase, Korean media outlet […]
New Girl Group’s Never-Before-Seen Marketing Strategy Shocks Fans
Starship Entertainment‘s latest girl group KiiiKiii is making waves in the K-Pop industry with their innovative promotional approach. Breaking away from traditional social media-based marketing, the company has developed an interactive website that offers fans a unique and engaging experience. | Starship Entertainment The website features several interactive sections that reveal details about the group’s […]
NJZ (NewJeans) Slams TenAsia For Spreading False Speculations About The Group’s New Management
On February 14, KST, the Korean media outlet TenAsia published a report claiming that after rebranding themselves from NewJeans to NJZ, the members will likely sign with Beasts And Natives Alike (BANA). NewJeans | Newsis The report cited multiple industry insiders who claimed that though the group hasn’t formally signed with BANA yet, the agency is acting as […]
Senior Idol Group Fans Criticize Starship For New Girl Group’s Name
It was recently revealed that Starship Entertainment would release a new girl group this year. | kiiikiii.official/Instagram Netizens found an Instagram account under the name KiiiKiii, with Starship following the account. Many found the teaser content for the group to be unique, as they collaborated with various artists. Starship Entertainment’s New Girl Group Concept Goes Viral […]
Hearts2Hearts’ Releases New Concept Photos, Remind Netizens Of Two Distinct K-Pop Groups
SM Entertainment‘s new girl group Hearts2Hearts has yet to debut, but they have already been drumming up lots of buzz. Set to debut with THE CHASE, the girls have slowly been teasing their release through social media. On February 10, 2025, the girls released teaser concept photos. They seem to be in a school building, […]
NewJeans’ Hanni Gives Update On The Group’s “New” Name Situation
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. NewJeans‘ Hanni gave fans an update on the search for a “new” group name. NewJeans’ Hanni | Phoning When they left ADOR, netizens noticed they stopped using “NewJeans” in their […]
6 Years, 5 Comebacks, 2 Million Downloads, 0 Won Earned — The Reality Of K-Pop Girl Groups
It is common knowledge that being an idol is risky and unstable. The select few who manage to become popular can earn millions of dollars, but most groups never reach that level. One such group is Fiestar who disbanded in 2018. When asked in an interview if they were ever paid, member Hyemi revealed her […]
NewJeans’ Hanni Gets Teary-Eyed Following The Group’s Performance
NewJeans recently performed at the 2024 MBC Gayo Daejaejeon and fans have missed them! | MBC The members wowed with their gorgeous photo wall pictures… | MBC …and their incredible performance. WELCOME BACK NEWJEANS 10 MEMBERS pic.twitter.com/ieruSOUjb9 — newjeans pics (@picsnewjeans) January 29, 2025 Their dance breaks left fans in awe of their skills. WTF NEWJEANS??!?!?!?pic.twitter.com/PUrUmD4SYY […]
The Strange K-Pop Curse That Less Than 4 Groups Have Survived
Many K-Pop groups debut and disband each year as part of the industry cycle. Group status changes have been connected to certain events, sometimes called “curses” when something bad happens. For example, the “7-Year Curse” identifies the trend of groups disbanding after seven years, usually after their contract expires. The “Number 1 Seat” curse has happened […]
K-Pop Boy Group’s Lightstick Goes Viral For Resembling A Tampon And Pregnancy Test
Lightsticks are a core part of K-Pop, and each design represents the group. A range of K-Pop lightsticks 82MAJOR have gone viral for their unconventional lightstick design. The members of 82MAJOR | @82MAJOR_231011/X Ahead of their Japan concert, 82MAJOR shared a photo of the merchandise that could be bought. [????]82MAJOR CONCERT<82MAJOR BOOM (에투메붐)> in JAPANオフィシャルグッズ販売決定!!✨ […]
(G)I-DLE’s Minnie Exposes Story Behind Group’s Contract Renewal With Cube Entertainment
(G)I-DLE’s contract renewal has been a hot topic since last year. On January 20, member Minnie was interviewed at Cube Entertainment to discuss her solo mini album, HER. | CUBE Entertainment When asked about the contract renewal, she shared her honest thoughts. “I talked a lot with the members. We always have the same mindset: […]
Former Girl Group Members’ “Dark Humor” Over Their Group’s Disbandment Is Going Viral
One group that recently disbanded was Thai Group SIZZY. SIZZY was a four-member Thai girl group and consisted of Jan, Jane, Ciize, and Aye. They debuted on November 5th, 2019, but sadly, on October 16, 2024. | @sizzygirlgroup/Instagram Recently, members Ciize and Jane made netizens laugh with their dark humor about the group. Ciize has her own […]
SHINee’s Minho Proves Once Again He Is The Group’s Biggest Fan
SHINee’s Minho, who recently returned with his first album, CALL BACK, has again touched the hearts of fans. In a recent Instagram story, he revealed his new custom in-ear monitors. Many K-Pop artists use CIEMs (custom in-ear monitors) and can express their creativity through the design of the faceplate. | choi_minho1209/Instagram His new monitors revealed […]
NewJeans’ Parents To Be Involved In Group’s Future Plans And Decisions
With NewJeans declaring their termination with ADOR, the public is focused on their future plans. On November 29, they released an official statement on ending their contracts, as none of the requested issues were resolved. NewJeans Officially Announces They Will Continue Activities Free From HYBE And ADOR With NewJeans officially starting out on their own, […]
Netizens Call Out Mnet For “Robbing” Two Groups Of Daesang At “2024 MAMA Awards” Day 3
Netizens have called out the 2024 MAMA Awards for allegedly rigging one of the highest awards. This year, MAMA featured four grand prizes or daesangs meant to highlight the best of that category. Awards for “Album Of the Year,” “Artist Of The Year,” “Fans’ Choice Of The Year,” and “Song Of The Year” were given across the last […]
The Two Popular Groups Netizens Believe Were “Robbed” During “2024 MAMA Awards” Second Day
Two K-Pop groups’ fandoms have called out Mnet over the alleged “rigging” of awards during the 2024 MAMA Awards‘ day two. Both groups were nominated in the Fans’ Choice categories, previously known as Worldwide Fans’ Choice. This category was announced to be entirely decided by fans’ votes, with voting on the Mnet Plus App taking […]
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