All posts tagged "topstories"

  • BTS member Jin salutes at the main gate of the 5th Army Infantry Division in Yeoncheon, 61 kilometers north of Seoul, on June 12, 2024, after completing his mandatory military service. (Yonhap)
    BTS’ Jin returns from military duty amid warm welcome from bandmates

    Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, was discharged from his 18 months of mandatory military service Wednesday, with fans worldwide eagerly anticipating his return to the music scene. After hugging his fellow soldiers in turn...

    • Posted June 12, 2024
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  • K-pop group Ateez is seen in this photo provided by KQ Entertainment. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
    Ateez’s new album claims No. 2 on Billboard 200

    K-pop boy group Ateez’s latest album, “Golden Hour: Part. 1,” has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 main albums chart. The band’s 10th EP amassed 131,000 album-equivalent units, including 127,000 album sales, in the United...

    • Posted June 10, 2024
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  • This photo provided by ADOR celebrates "OMG," a 2023 hit single by NewJeans, surpassing 600 million streams on Spotify. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
    ADOR warns of legal action against hateful comments targeting NewJeans

    ADOR said Wednesday it will take legal action against malicious comments, groundless rumors and the spreading of false information against its girl group NewJeans. “We have been monitoring community sites to identify malicious and insulting comments as...

    • Posted June 5, 2024
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  • K-pop girl group aespa is seen in this concept image provided by SM Entertainment for its upcoming Japanese debut single, "Hot Mess." (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
    Aespa to make Japanese debut next month

    South Korean girl group aespa will make its official debut in Japan next month with a single album, “Hot Mess,” the group’s agency said Monday. The album due out July 3 will feature three Japanese original songs,...

    • Posted June 3, 2024
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  • K-pop girl group aespa performs "Armageddon," during a media showcase for its first full-length album of the same name in Seoul on May 27, 2024. (Yonhap)
    Aespa drops 1st studio album that ‘truly represents’ group

    Girl group aespa on Monday returned with the first full-length album since debuting four years ago, which the group describes as “the most aespa-like” album it has released so far. The album, “Armageddon,” features 10 tracks, including...

    • Posted May 28, 2024
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  • K-pop girl group NewJeans are seen in this concept photo for their new single album, "How Sweet," provided by its agency, ADOR. The album is slated for release at 1 p.m. on May 24, 2024. (Yonhap)
    NewJeans to drop first release in 10 months

    Popular girl group NewJeans will return with their first release in 10 months Friday. ADOR, the group’s agency, announced that the two-lead single album, “How Sweet,” will drop at 1 p.m. (Korean time). “This album is something...

    • Posted May 24, 2024
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  • The agency of new girl group ILLIT on Wednesday filed a defamation complaint against Min Hee-jin, head of another sublabel under Hybe, for alleging that the girl group plagiarized NewJeans, a top girl group produced by her. Min, CEO of ADOR, claimed during a teary press conference last month that ILLIT's choreography and concept imitated those of NewJeans while refuting Hybe's allegations that she attempted to seize control of her company. "We filed a complaint against CEO Min for making false claims unilaterally against our company and artists and causing damage," Belift Lab said in a statement released to news outlets. Min was specifically accused of obstruction of business and defamation, it added. K-pop girl group ILLIT is seen in this photo provided by Belift Lab. (Yonhap) K-pop girl group ILLIT is seen in this photo provided by Belift Lab. (Yonhap) "We make it clear that the plagiarism allegations raised by Min against our artist ILLIT are not true," Belift Lab said. "We have submitted evidence to the judicial authorities that can prove the accusations are unfounded, and although it may take some time, we will resolve this issue through proper legal procedures."
    ILLIT’s agency sues ADOR’s Min Hee-jin for defamation

    The agency of new girl group ILLIT on Wednesday filed a defamation complaint against Min Hee-jin, head of another sublabel under Hybe, for alleging that the girl group plagiarized NewJeans, a top girl group produced by her....

    • Posted May 22, 2024
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