It was recently announced that A.C.E‘s contracts with their agency would not be renewed. A.C.E | Beat Interactive On March 20, Beat Interactive‘s CEO announced that, after deliberation, the group and it had decided not to extend their exclusive contracts. The letter, posted on A.C.E’s social media account, spoke of mutual respect and the relationship […]
HYBE Accused of Blocking Fromis_9 From Keeping Their Group Name After Leaving The Company
Following their departure from HYBE, fromis_9 members are seemingly facing difficulties securing the rights to their group name. Fans have been closely monitoring the situation, especially after recent messages from the members suggested that negotiations with their former agency have been complicated. | Pledis Entertainment On November 29 last year, Pledis Entertainment announced that fromis_9’s […]
NJZ Teases First New Official Merchandise Since Leaving ADOR
It seems like NJZ (formerly NewJeans) are making moves! Even as their court trial with ADOR to contest the validity of their exclusive contract goes on, they posted a teaser for merchandise on March 8, 2025. A video of a beaded bracelet was posted to NJZ’s X account. Upon a closer look, you can see […]
NJZ (NewJeans) Hanni’s Behavior Criticized After Leaving Court
NJZ (NewJeans) Hanni‘s behavior leaving court has been criticized by netizens. NJZ (NewJeans) Hanni | Vogue On March 7, NJZ appeared in court for the first round of interrogations regarding the ongoing battle with ADOR. NJZ (NewJeans) Members Appear At Court For First Round Of Interrogations Versus ADOR Following the end of the first round […]
Lee Mujin Refuses To Show Up For His Own Show, Leaving NMIXX’s Kyujin To Film Alone
According to a Dispatch report on March 6, KST, singer Lee Mujin skipped the filming of his own popular YouTube show, LeeMujin Service, amidst an ongoing feud between KBS and his label, Big Planet Made. Lee Mujin The report stated that Lee didn’t attend the recording of the show’s latest episode, which is released through KBS’s YouTube channel, leaving […]
Weverse’s New Competition Hits The Market— Are SM Entertainment Artists Leaving?
The fan communication platform, Weverse, is expected to lose some of its artists to a new competitor soon. On March 6, KST, Kakao Entertainment launched the beta version of its own global fan communication platform, Berriz. As of now, musician Jung Seung Hwan has joined the platform and invited his fans to communicate with him […]
ENHYPEN Staff Spark Outrage After “Leaving” Ni-Ki Behind At The Airport
Fans were furious after ENHYPEN‘s Ni-Ki was left behind at the airport by staff, seemingly losing the idol. ENHYPEN’s Ni-Ki | @enhypen/Instagram ENHYPEN recently arrived back in Korea after their overseas concerts. [Video could not be displayed] As the members were on the escalator, one of them noticed that a member was missing, and a […]
A New “Single’s Inferno 4” Ship Is “Together” After Leaving The Show Separately
Netflix‘s Korean dating show Single’s Inferno 4 introduced viewers to new singles and potential endgame couples. After the finale, a beloved pair is spending more time together! “Single’s Inferno 4” cast members In the finale, three male singles (Theo Jang, Kim Jeong Su, and Yuk Jun Seo) picked Lee Si An. Si An chose to leave Inferno with soldier-turned-artist Jun […]
Legendary Idol Admits To Facing Financial Hardships After Leaving Her Group
While it can be easy to assume that celebrities who appear to have successful careers do not have money concerns, this is not always the case. Success is not always measured financially, meaning a star who has appeared in many works or has an established career might not be as rich as you think. A […]
4 “Single’s Inferno” Stars Who Completely Changed Their Look After Leaving The Show
Every season of Netflix‘s Korean dating show, Single’s Inferno, introduces new singles to an international audience. The cast members are always beautiful, but some of them look a little (or a lot) different after leaving the show. Here are 4 of them. 1. Shin Seul Ki Seul Ki was one of the most popular cast members on Single’s Inferno […]
K-Pop Boy Group Undergoes Second Unexpected Name Change Leaving Fans Confused
K-Pop rookie boy group TNX has shocked fans once again with another sudden name change. On December 4, P Nation released an official statement on X (formerly Twitter) announcing that the group, previously known as THE NEW SIX, will return to its original name, TNX. | @TNX_Official/X (formerly known as Twitter) In the statement, P […]
Popular Former Judge’s Comments On NewJeans Leaving ADOR Are Gaining Attention
Earlier this week, NewJeans officially announced their departure from ADOR, marking the end of their relationship with the HYBE subsidiary. During a press conference held on November 28, the group addressed the decision, stating, “The reason we are leaving ADOR is very simple. ADOR neither has the will nor the ability to protect NewJeans.” | […]
BLACKPINK’s Rosé Randomly Flexed Her English Leaving Her Partner Completely Flustered
Having grown up in Australia, BLACKPINK‘s Rosé is one of the group’s resident English speakers. Although she naturally speaks more Korean now that her work is based in South Korea, she still speaks English every now and then. It’s incredibly fun to watch, and we can’t help but fall for her Aussie accent! When Rosé guested […]
NewJeans Gain Attention For Phoning Messages After Leaving ADOR
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 gain attention for their social media posts after officially leaving ADOR. Members of NewJeans | @newjeans_ADOR/X On November 28, NewJeans held an emergency press conference regarding their contract with […]
How NewJeans Could Keep Their Group Name After Leaving ADOR
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. On November 28, NewJeans held an emergency press conference to address their contract termination. They will be leaving ADOR and continuing as a group elsewhere, but what will happen to the NewJeans […]
NewJeans’ Haerin Addresses The Reported Early Contract Termination Fee After Leaving ADOR
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‘ Haerin commented on the reported early contract termination fee following their announcement about leaving ADOR. NewJeans’ Haerin | @newjeans_official/Instagram Amid NewJeans’ feud with HYBE, reports shared the fee they […]
Veteran Actor Goes Viral For His Reaction To Audience Members Leaving During Film Screening
On September 25, there was a special screening event held at the Lotte Cinema World Tower for the movie Veteran 2. The event was attended by the movie’s director, Ryu Seung Wan, and actor Jo In Sung. Though Jo isn’t a part of the movie’s cast, he had worked with Ryu for the movie Smugglers, and joined him at the […]
(G)I-DLE’s Soyeon Claps Back At Rumors About Leaving CUBE
This past weekend, (G)I-DLE held a concert in Seoul as part of their 2024 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR [iDOL] IN SEOUL. | @G_I_DLE/X However, during Soyeon’s solo stage, she hinted in the lyrics that she might leave CUBE Entertainment later this year. My contract ends in November. Who is going to stop me? — Soyeon This caused […]
Dance Prodigy Na Haeun Is All Grown Up With Her First Dance Cover Since Leaving SM Entertainment
Na Haeun is a person that all K-Pop stans know. From a young age, the talented dancer has showcased her skills in K-Pop covers and also danced with some of the biggest groups. [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] After showcasing her talent, many netizens weren’t […]
How J.Y. Park Reacted When GOT7 Wanted Their Trademark Rights After Leaving JYP Entertainment
An interview with GQ Australia revealed what the process of obtaining the trademark rights to GOT7 was like for the members—and the unexpected response they got from JYP Entertainment and its founder J.Y. Park (also known as Park Jin Young and JYP) when they made their request. J.Y. Park with GOT7 | @asiansoul_jyp/Instagram Leader Jay […]
Veteran Actress’s Career Has Completely Changed Since Leaving SM Entertainment
In an interview with Arena Homme Plus, actress Lee Yeon Hee talked about leaving SM Entertainment after 20 years , her career goals, and more. Lee Yeon Hee Leaving SM felt like graduating from school. It was a natural thing and a beautiful parting. I wanted to get new, positive motivation by joining an agency that was […]
Kim Woojin Opens Up About His Feelings On His Past Controversy — Including Leaving Stray Kids
K-Pop idol Woojin has opened up about his feelings on his past controversy, including his departure from Stray Kids. K-Pop idol Woojin | @woooojin0408/Instagram On April 1, Woojin released a new video with the title “Reverse: Breaking The Silence.” [Video could not be displayed] Along with speaking about his schedules and releasing music, Woojin indirectly […]
The Unexpected Consequence Of SHINee’s Taemin Leaving That Is Breaking SM Entertainment Fans’ Hearts
In an announcement that has sent shockwaves through the K-Pop community, SM Entertainment confirmed on March 5 the discussions surrounding the contract renewals of SHINee members. | SM Entertainment While SHINee will continue to promote as a group under SM Entertainment, the future of their individual activities hinges on personal decisions. This news, particularly concerning […]
SHINee’s Taemin Addresses Reports Of Leaving SM Entertainment
SHINee‘s Taemin has addressed the reports that he is leaving SM Entertainment after sixteen years. He is rumored to sign with the controversial BPM Entertainment. SHINee’s Taemin | SM Entertainment Previously, SM Entertainment issued an official statement on March 5, 2024. The company reassured Shawols that SHINee would remain. However, Key and Minho are discussing […]
Aespa Karina’s Statements On Celebrities Leaving Their Partner For Each Other Resurfaces Amid Allegations Against Lee Jae Wook
Aespa Karina‘s past statements have resurfaced. Previously, Karina’s boyfriend, Lee Jae Wook, was alleged to have left his actress girlfriend to date Karina. According to the report, Lee Jae Wook had dated his then-girlfriend for over a year. Lee Jae Wook Alleged To Have Left Actress Girlfriend For aespa’s Karina Following the report, Karina’s statements […]