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On May 13, BOYNEXTDOOR released their new album No Genre, showcasing their ability to cross musical boundaries with tracks ranging from hip-hop and funk to city pop and R&B. The group emphasized their unique approach to each song, saying, “We made sure to approach each song differently.” They described No Genre as a celebration of musical versatility, made possible by their strong teamwork and trust in one another: “If one of us can't do something, we know we can rely on each other.”

On April 13th, ENHYPEN wowed the Coachella crowd with their powerful performance, with Heeseung going viral for his impressive vocals. The group also announced their comeback in June, revealing an upcoming EP set for release on June 5th. BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Lisa made solo appearances at the festival, with Jennie performing alongside Kali Uchis and Lisa delivering a stunning set, hyped on by Rosé.

Stray Kids' Felix suffered a fracture in a minor car accident on February 15 and was taken to the hospital for medical exams. An MRI revealed a childhood injury and a pinched nerve near the affected area. JYP reassured fans that they are prioritizing his recovery and will enhance safety measures for artists while traveling. 

NewJeans has announced that they will continue their journey under the new name NJZ following their conflict with ADOR over the mistreatment and harassment of the members. Hanni explained that the name change is a way to turn this challenging period into something more positive while the group works to resolve the situation and return to normal promotions.

Ahead of the MAMA Awards, which will take place from November 21 to 23, a significant change in the criteria for the 'Album of the Year' category has sparked debate among netizens. The criteria, previously focused on sales, will now also consider aspects like planning, music, artwork quality, visuals, and overall impact. While some view this change as fairer, others criticize it as too subjective, making the judging process less transparent. Many noted that this shift is not surprising, given...

Aespa and Ateez have announced their 2025 European tours. Ateez’s "TOWARDS THE LIGHT: WILL TO POWER" will visit nine countries, starting January 18 in Lyon and ending February 25 in Brussels. Aespa’s "SYNK PARALLEL LINE TOUR" will visit five cities, starting March 2 in London and ending March 12 in Madrid. Tickets for Ateez go on sale October 11, while Aespa’s tickets will be available starting October 4.

The new virtual group, SPHAZE, will debut on September 30 with their first single, "Starlight." Virtual idols, first popularized in Japan with Hatsune Miku, have gained momentum in K-Pop thanks to advanced AI and animation technology. These idols come in two types: motion-captured humans like PLAVE, and AI-generated characters. Groups like MAVE and PLAVE have seen great success, with MAVE charting globally and PLAVE hosting large-scale concerts. SM Entertainment also joined the trend with...

On August 28th, SM Entertainment announced that Moon Taeil would leave NCT after being charged with sexual crimes. The company acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations and decided he could no longer continue team activities. The police investigation is ongoing, and the police have clarified that the alleged victim is not a minor. 

YG Entertainment announced 2NE1's 15th anniversary comeback with a global tour starting in October in Seoul and extending until 2025. The group, which debuted in 2009 and disbanded in 2016, briefly reunited in 2022 for Coachella. While some fans are excited, others criticize YG for past mistreatment. More tour details will be revealed soon.

On July 18, JYP Entertainment announced that all eight members of Stray Kids have renewed their contracts with the company. At the press conference for their new album "ATE," the members expressed gratitude to their fans and staff, and shared their excitement for future growth and new musical genres. The album title "ATE" signifies their stage dominance and hunger for more success. They concluded by promoting their upcoming world tour, "dominATE," and inviting fans to support them.

In May, it was confirmed that seven members of Kep1er extended their contracts, while Mashiro and Yeseo signed with 143 Entertainment, leaving Kep1er. 143 Entertainment announced the formation of a new girl group, MADEIN, featuring the two ex-Kep1er members, set to debut in September. Fans left emotional comments on the MV of "Shooting Star," reflecting on the departure of Mashiro and Yeseo. MADEIN stands for ‘WE MADEIN U,’ symbolizing a group created with the love of fans.