Korean Australian singer and rapper DPR IAN (also known as Christian Yu) is now best known as a co-founder of Dream Perfect Regime. Before debuting as a solo artist, he focused on DPR’s visual arts, utilizing his directing skills. Yet, before DPR IAN existed, he was known as the third-generation K-Pop group C-Clown‘s Rome. The group promoted from […]
Son Ye Jin, Bong Joon Ho, And More — Over 2500 Entertainment Industry Professionals Call For Yoon Suk Yeol’s Impeachment
After South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to enforce martial law and was forced to repeal it just six hours later on December 3, KST, the country has erupted in protests demanding his impeachment. President Yoon Suk Yeol While the general public and political opposition have been rallying since day one for President Yoon’s […]
Korea Entertainment Producer’s Association Calls Out NewJeans For “Shaking Up” The Industry
On December 6, the Korea Entertainment Producer’s Association called out NewJeans for notifying ADOR of the termination of their contracts. | Sports Chosun The association felt that the group’s decision was directly impacting the industry. K-Pop is being shaken to the core due to the NewJeans incident. We ask NewJeans to withdraw their irresponsible claims, […]
Industry Professionals Weigh In On How The Feud With HYBE Has Affected NewJeans’ Image In The Advertising Industry
NewJeans were, and are, still a blue chip in the advertising industry. With multiple commercials such as Indomie, luxury brands, Shinhan Financial, and more under their belt, many wondered about their image in the industry after their public feud with HYBE. Recently, they announced that they would be leaving the conglomerate. An advertisement industry insider […]
GOT7’s Jackson Wang Calls Out “The Industry” Following Concerns Over BamBam’s Mental Health
GOT7‘s Jackson Wang has shared a supportive message for BamBam following concerns about the latter’s mental state. GOT7’s BamBam and Jackson Wang (left to right) | @BamBam1a/Instagram Over the last few months, BamBam has shared updates that have left fans increasingly concerned about his physical and mental state. In July, the idol first expressed his […]
The Infamous Dating Rumor That Wreaked Havoc On The Korean Entertainment Industry
The Korean entertainment industry has had its fair share of dating controversies, but one particularly salacious rumor implicated three celebrities and launched a police investigation. Na Hoon A at his 2008 press conference | Kim Seong Ryong/Korea JoongAng Daily Legendary singer Na Hoon A, nicknamed the “Emperor of Trot,” took drastic measures at a press conference […]
7 Scandals That Have Rocked The Korean Entertainment Industry In 2024
Multiple controversies within the Korean entertainment industry have made headlines this year. Here are 7 of them. 1. Former NCT Member Taeil’s Sex Crime On August 28, NCT’s agency, SM Entertainment, announced that Taeil had been removed from the group due to being under investigation for an unspecified sex crime. Police have stated that Taeil […]
NCT Taeil’s Alleged Sex Crime And Group Departure Triggers Industry Shock Wave
Netizens reacted to news that NCT Taeil has been implicated in an unspecified sexual crime. SM Entertainment Announces Taeil Has Been Removed From NCT Due To Unspecified Sexual Crimes On August 28, SM Entertainment released a statement. In their statement, the agency revealed that they had learned that Taeil had been alleged to be involved […]
How Hyeri’s Luck Turned Her Summer Break Into Her Big Break In The K-Pop Industry
Idol-turned-actress Hyeri recently shared her amusing audition story during a recent YouTube appearance. Hyeri | @hyeri_0609/Instagram Hyeri was the special guest in the latest episode of DEX’s YouTube show, Dex’s Fridge Interview. During their conversation, the host mentioned that Hyeri debuted with Girl’s Day at just 17 years old, which shocked her. She responded, “I debuted in 2010. […]
BTS’s RM Praised For Not Conforming To Industry Trends With New Song
BTS‘s RM will release his new solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person, on May 24. BTS’s RM | BIGHIT MUSIC As ARMYs await the album to drop, RM released new song, “Come back to me,” with its music video. He impressed the fandom with the cinematic MV, which also served as a short film starring […]
“We Wouldn’t Exist If It Weren’t For Her”—Former K-Pop Idols Name The Singer Who Paved The Way For The Entire Industry
Former NU’EST member Aron (Aaron Kwak) and BTL member Joel released the newest episode of their joint podcast on their YouTube channel KOREAN COWBOYS. At one point, they mentioned BoA, one of the most legendary soloists in the industry. They called her their “beloved super sunbae” and “the queen of K-Pop” and urged current K-Pop […]
Kim Sae Ron Cancels Return To Industry Abruptly Due To Scandal With Kim Soo Hyun
It was previously reported that actress Kim Sae Ron would be making a return to the acting industry through the play Dongchimi. Infamous Kim Sae Ron Will Return To Acting Following Her Drunk-Driving And Kim Soo Hyun Scandals Kim Sae Ron had taken a long break due to personal reasons involving a drunk-driving accident. She […]
K-Pop Soloist Seemingly Criticizes The State Of The Idol Industry In Recent Post
There is no doubt that K-Pop is taking over, and idols are seeing their popularity rise worldwide with huge appearances at global events. The members of BTS, they are one of the biggest K-Pop groups | @bts_bighit/Twitter BLACKPINK continues to showcase their global dominance| @sbskpop/Twitter Soloist HOLLAND has gained attention for his comments surrounding the […]
The Unexpected K-Pop Artist Declared The Wealthiest In The Industry
The K-Pop industry has seen exponential growth in the past decade, crossing every boundary of language and cultural hegemony to become a global music industry. Artists like BTS, TWICE, and BLACKPINK have attained international fame of unprecedented levels. So, it is natural to assume that these idols might also be the richest ones in the industry. But as […]
The First “Physical: 100” Idol Contestant Promotes His Group And The K-Pop Industry Until The Very End
Physical: 100 season two has started, and the first ever idol contestant on the show promoted his group and the K-Pop industry right until the end. The poster for “Physical: 100 Underground” | Netflix When the announcements of the lineup were shared online, there was a special post for the “celebrity” contestants. ? <피지컬: 100 […]
Why OG “Running Man” Member Gary Vanished From The Industry For 3 Years
When Gary returned to the Korean entertainment industry after 3 years of taking care of his family, fans couldn’t be more stoked. During his comeback appearance on Superman Returns, where he also introduced his wife and son, Gary explained why he decided to take time off for 3 years. I feel like after working for […]
(G)I-DLE Shuhua’s Honest Thoughts On Her Exhausting Schedule And Retirement From The Industry
Shuhua, member of the popular girl group (G)I-DLE who is currently on a hiatus, has openly discussed her feelings regarding her demanding schedule and her aspirations outside the entertainment industry. In a recent appearance on Kang Hyung Wook’s Dog Guest Show on YouTube, Shuhua talked about her hectic schedule and even retirement. | @yeh.shaa_/Instagram During […]
Retired Idol Accused Of Sexual Assault And Drug Use Returns To The Industry
Park Yoochun, former member of TVXQ! and JYJ, recently stepped back into the spotlight with a fan meeting and dinner show in Tokyo to celebrate his 20th anniversary in the entertainment industry. This return is significant given Park’s history of legal troubles, including drug use and accusations of sexual assault, which had previously led him […]
HYBE And Lee Soo Man Looking To Acquire SM Entertainment Again, According To Industry Insiders
Recent industry rumors have been buzzing with speculation that HYBE Labels, the South Korean entertainment giant behind BTS and numerous other global K-Pop acts, may be considering making another move to acquire SM Entertainment according to ChosunBiz. | HYBE These rumors stem from recent reports suggesting that Kakao is exploring the possibility of selling SM Entertainment. While Kakao […]
Rising Actress Reportedly Retires From The Industry After Secretly Getting Married
Actress Yang Jin Sung is reported to have left the industry after getting married and giving birth. Yang Jin Sung On January 29, SPOTV News reported that it was belatedly revealed that actress Yang Jin Sung had left the industry after getting married and giving birth to her first child. The report states that the […]
Chungha Almost Retired From The K-Pop Industry
After achieving massive success as a solo artist, Chungha left MNH Entertainment and took a hiatus from being an idol. She told LACHICA‘s Gabee about how rough that time was and recently went into detail about who prevented her from retiring from the K-Pop industry altogether. Chungha | @chungha.art/Instagram During an episode of Omniscient Interfering […]
Rising Actress Addresses Bullying Allegations Amid Successful Return To Industry
Actress Park Hye Su revealed her thoughts on bullying allegations levied against her. Park Hye Su | @hyesuuuuuya/Instagram The actress, who recently made her return through the movie The Dream Songs, met with media outlets. The Dream Songs tells the story of a High School student who attempts to confess her feelings to her friend during a […]
This NCT Member Is Leaving His “Mark” On The K-Pop Music Industry
NCT has the identity of “Neo,” full of innovation and experimentation. NCT does not follow the trajectory that K-pop has drawn. What’s interesting is that NCT is breaking the foundation and milestone that SM Entertainment has presented to the Korean music industry. Every time the media and industry listen to NCT’s new concept song or […]
10 K-Pop Idols That Fans Think Will Be In The Industry For The Long Run
While all K-Pop idols have a passion for music and performing to some degree, there are a few who really stand out as seeming to live to be on stage and it’s hard to imagine them ever not being a performer. These are the idols that, even if they’re in a group that eventually disbands, […]
NewJeans’ “Ditto” Receives Platinum Certification By The Recording Industry Association Of Japan
According to the Recording Industry Association of Japan, the K-Pop girl group NewJeans has received their first platinum certification for their song “Ditto,” making them the fastest foreign female act to do so. The RIAJ categorizes songs into gold, platinum, and diamond, depending on the cumulative number of plays each month. The song “Ditto” also […]