On July 14, Jin completed his role as a torchbearer in Paris, passing the torch to Sandra Laoura at the Louvre. He thanked the cheering Army and expressed his support for the Korean team and the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Jin, recently discharged from military service, is the first K-pop idol chosen as an Olympic torchbearer and will focus on solo activities in the coming months.

Footage of Jung Joon Young at a nightclub in Lyon, France, recently surfaced on Twitter, stirring Korean media. Jung interacted with several people, asking for Instagram handles and flirting with a girl. He also claimed to be from Boston and planning to open a Korean restaurant in Lyon.

Recently, Changsun, the leader of Tan, published a letter to fans announcing the group's decision to go their separate ways for now. He expressed gratitude for the support over the past years and shared fond memories with the members. The group's contracts were not extended due to legal issues with their label. The members will pursue solo activities and military service, with the possibility of reuniting in the future.

Chen, Xiumin, and Baekhyun from EXO are suing SM Entertainment for unfair profit distribution. They signed solo contracts with INB100, but allege SM is demanding 10% of their revenue, violating the agreed 5.5% commission. SM claims the members agreed to the 10% fee for early contract termination. Legal actions and complaints have been filed by both parties.

Recently, Giselle appeared on Eric Nam’s talk show, 'Daebak Show,' to discuss Aespa's new comeback, their world tour, and the struggles idols face. Eric Nam brought up trainee life and its challenges, including competition, stress, and the difficulties of becoming famous at a young age. Giselle shared that her first struggle was adjusting to the Korean language, having grown up in Tokyo with a Japanese father and Korean mother. She also mentioned losing her love for music and forgetting why...

Kep1er, a girl group formed through "Girls Planet 999," debuted with nine members in January 2022 and was set to disband in July 2024. On May 16, it was announced that seven members' contracts will be extended, excluding Mashiro and Yeseo, who joined Limelight under 143 Entertainment. The group's agency, Wakeone, is still reviewing their contracts and preparing for a comeback on June 3 with the album "Kep1going On.

Yesterday, JYP Entertainment announced Stray Kids' summer comeback, tentatively set for July 19, with exact dates to be confirmed later. Their new album is ready and will be released soon, eight months after their last release, "樂-STAR," on November 10. Additionally, Stray Kids released a new music video for "Lose My Breath," featuring Charlie Puth. At the Met Gala 2024, designer Thomas Hilfiger revealed that Stray Kids will soon start a 40-city world tour.

JYP Entertainment announced the debut of their new boy group, NEXZ, on May 20th with their single album, "Ride the Vibe". Composed of 7 Japanese members, NEXZ was formed through the "NIZI project 2" with Sony Music. The group's name signifies a "New Generation", reflecting their responsibility to shape the future of music. In December 2023, they revealed their pre-debut song "Miracle".

HYBE and ADOR are embroiled in a conflict involving allegations of breach of trust and leaking of sensitive information. Min Heejin, CEO of ADOR, faces accusations of attempting to separate ADOR from HYBE and leaking information. The dispute escalated with HYBE initiating an audit and requesting Min Heejin to step down as CEO. Both sides have exchanged accusations, with Min Heejin denying wrongdoing and HYBE claiming to have found evidence. The situation has led to a press release from HYBE...

Ateez announced their 10th mini-album, "Golden Hour: Part 1," to be released on May 31. This marks the beginning of a new series in their discography. The tracklist will be revealed on May 14. Alongside their recent performance at Coachella, Ateez confirmed their upcoming tour, "Towards the Light: Will to Power," starting in North America on July 14th. European fans can expect the tour in January/February 2025.

Zerobaseone, a nine-member group formed through the Mnet reality show "Boys Planet" in July 2023, has confirmed their comeback for May 13, 2024, with their third mini album "You Had Me at Hello." This follows their previous album, "Melting Point," released in November 2023. They recently announced a pre-release single titled "Sweat" set for April 24, accompanied by a teaser film "Summer Came Early." Meanwhile, they are scheduled to perform at Music Bank in Antwerp on April 20 with other...

On April 10, The New York Times reported that ADOR, the company managing NewJeans, filed a request with a California Federal Court to compel Google to reveal the identity of a YouTuber who posted defamatory videos about NewJeans, which garnered over 13 million views and caused substantial harm to the group's reputation. The videos involved name-calling and mocking, leading to significant reputational damage. ADOR initially tried to address this issue in Seoul but faced obstacles due to the...