Tag Archives: Korean Updates

Meet Epic Travels: The K-pop boy group breaking age norms with no minors

Meet Epic Travels: The K-pop boy group breaking age norms with no minors

As more K-Pop groups debut, the ages of their members often become a topic of discussion. Each year, the number of underage idols increases, sparking ongoing debates among K-Pop fans. In fact, most recently, fans have expressed concerns about the youngest active idol, UNIS’ Seowon, who debuted at just 13 years old. Amid all this, Monster Brain Entertainment has been …

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NewJeans no more? Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein rebrand as NJZ amid ADOR contract dispute

NewJeans no more? Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein rebrand as NJZ amid ADOR contract dispute

The ongoing legal battle between NewJeans and their label, ADOR, is set to reach the courtroom as the Seoul Central District Court has scheduled the first hearing for March 7 during which ADOR’s injunction against the five-member girl group will be discussed. However, amid the legal turmoil, the five members—Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein—are forging a new path under …

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Meet AHOF! Born from ‘Universe League’ program, boy group gears up for official debut in early 2025

Meet AHOF! Born from ‘Universe League’ program, boy group gears up for official debut in early 2025

The new boy group AHOF was formed through SBS’s audition program ‘Universe League’, which concluded on January 24. AHOF’s agency, F&F Entertainment on February 5, officially announced, “We have finalized meetings with all members of AHOF’s debut lineup. After a short break, the members will begin full-scale preparations for their debut, scheduled for the first half of this year.” “All-time …

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Is ‘Love Hangover’ by BLACKPINK Jennie a copy of BTS Jungkook’s ‘Seven’? ARMY share pictures

Is ‘Love Hangover’ by BLACKPINK Jennie a copy of BTS Jungkook’s ‘Seven’? ARMY share pictures

BLACKPINK’s rapper, Jennie, has released a new single, “Love Hangover,” featuring Dominic Fike. The track delves into the complexity of being drawn to someone who is both toxic and intoxicating, and is set to be feature on her upcoming LP, Ruby, slated for release on March 7. Along with the single, Jennie also unveiled a music video, directed by Bradley …

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‘Buried Hearts’ 2nd teaser: Park Hyungsik and Heo Jun Ho’s electrifying rivalry takes center stage

‘Buried Hearts’ 2nd teaser: Park Hyungsik and Heo Jun Ho’s electrifying rivalry takes center stage

Actor Park Hyungsik is making his highly anticipated return in Buried Hearts, an intense revenge thriller from SBS. The drama follows Seo Dong Joo, a young and ambitious politician whose promising career is shattered by powerful forces working in the shadows. On January 31 KST, SBS unveiled the second official teaser, offering a glimpse into the gripping storyline. Park Hyungsik …

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Meet AIMERS: The K-pop boy group dominating XO, Kitty Season 2 with three tracks

Meet AIMERS: The K-pop boy group dominating XO, Kitty Season 2 with three tracks

Netflix’s “XO, Kitty” Season 2 features an incredible soundtrack that seamlessly blends K-pop with American pop music, reflecting the cultural duality that defines Kitty’s journey. Given the strong emphasis on the Korean aspect of the show, it’s no surprise that K-pop dominates the track list. One standout K-pop act on the soundtrack is AIMERS, who landed three of their tracks …

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Get to know POLARIX: The multinational K-pop boy group uniting cultures through music

Get to know POLARIX: The multinational K-pop boy group uniting cultures through music

The upcoming nine-member multinational K-pop boy group, POLARIX, consisting of Chinese, Korean, Thai and Taiwanese members, is all set to debut in 2025. Formed under Cube Entertainment and Idol Youth Entertainment, the group emerged through IQIYI’s survival show “Starlight Boys”. On December 28, 2024, the show’s finale aired, revealing the group’s official name as POLARIX. The final lineup includes Pentor, …

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How BTS’ Jimin redefined gender norms with style and grace

How BTS’ Jimin redefined gender norms with style and grace

BTS is one of the biggest boy bands in the world, and everything they do makes a statement! While they started young and had little knowledge of a world beyond South Korea, they slowly but surely began embracing different perspectives, ideas, and styles—incorporating them into their songs and more. Among the seven men who have broken records no other K-pop …

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