Itzy announces their much-anticipated comeback, 'Born to Be,' set to release on January 8th with ten tracks, including solo songs for each member. The title track, 'Untouchable,' leads the full album. Concurrently, Itzy revealed plans for a 2024 world tour starting in Seoul on February 24th and 25th, with Lia participating while seated due to health reasons. Pre-orders for 'Born to Be' are open on www.ipurple.eu.

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During the recent 'Ateez puppy interview,' the group expressed interest in a "genre vote" for fans to choose new music styles. Ateez highlighted the love of fans during tours, emphasizing the powerful connection despite language barriers. Wooyoung and Hongjoong share aspirations in clothing design, hinting at a potential future collaboration. The interview concludes with Hongjoong reflecting on overcoming challenges during their debut days, offering advice to embrace challenges, backed by the...

On November 23, Bang Yedam, formerly of Treasure, introduced his debut solo album, 'Only One.' Departing from Treasure in November 2022 to explore his roles as a composer and songwriter, he actively participated in producing the album. Yedam wrote, composed, and arranged all six songs, including the title track '하나만 해' ('Only One'). In an interview, he shared that the album draws inspiration from everyday experiences, with the title track embodying a personal mantra. Reflecting on his time...

Blackpink, consisting of members Jennie, Lisa, Rose, and Jisoo, received high praise from King Charles at a banquet in London, held in honor of Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's visit. The King commended the group's global environmental advocacy, particularly during the UK's Cop26 presidency. He humorously acknowledged their commitment to vital issues while being global superstars, creating a memorable and treasured moment for the members.

Following Jin, J-hope, and Suga, Hybe Entertainment announced that the remaining four BTS members have initiated the process for their mandatory military service. Jin and J-hope have already enlisted, with anticipated completion dates in 2024. Suga is expecting completion of his military service in June 2025. Further details, including enlistment dates, will be provided by the company after the members finish their training. The full BTS group is expected to reunite by the end of 2025.

On November 22, SM Entertainment announced Seunghan's hiatus due to malicious comments and the exposure of his private life. The revelation of an Instagram live with Soobin (TXT) led to Korean fans urging Seunghan to leave the group. International fans suggested reconsidering his circle, suspecting a "close friend" as the leaker. SM clarified their intention to take legal action against the leaker, emphasizing that the recordings were from Seunghan's personal time. Seunghan expressed his...

On November 21, VIXX introduced their new album 'Continuum' and the title track's music video, 'Amnesia.' During a press conference, Leo, Ken, and Hyuk expressed their commitment to delivering a unique performance, despite the absence of N. The trio acknowledged their growth during the four-year hiatus and emphasized their passion for both personal development and the group. "Continuum" is now available on www.ipurple.eu.

Klap Entertainment confirmed on November 17 that the Sistar subunit, Sistar19, consisting of Hyolyn and Bora, will be making a comeback in January. Originally formed in 2011, the duo gained fame with their debut single 'Ma Boy.' Despite Sistar's disbandment in 2017, Hyolyn and Bora continue to receive support from Starship Entertainment for this project, focusing on enhancing their vocals and choreography. More details about Sistar19's comeback are expected to be disclosed soon.

YG Entertainment confirmed on November 15 that Ahyeon won't debut with BabyMonster due to health reasons. The group, set to debut on November 27, now features six members. Ahyeon's absence is attributed to health concerns, and YG expressed hope for her return while ensuring she receives necessary support.

Black Friday is coming closer and this year as well, iPurple will be offering you the opportunity to score some K-pop deals!  Instead of a single day, or weekend, we have opted to give you access to some amazing sales for over a week! Our Black Friday deals will be running from November 17th, to Cyber Monday, November 27th.  You will be able to find discounts up to 80% on k-pop albums, merch and K-beauty!  Keep in mind our deals are only available until stock runs out. Don’t miss out! Are you...

Renowned Korean R&B singer and songwriter Dean, also known as Kwon Hyuk, is set to make a comeback after a hiatus of 4 years and 6 months. Dean, who began his career as a songwriter, achieved success with hits like 'Voodoo Doll' by VIXX and 'Black Pearl' by EXO. After debuting as a solo artist in the US in 2015, he later gained fame in Korea with the single “Pour it up.” Despite being inactive on social media, Dean's return was announced by Universal Music, and fans are eagerly...