K-pop band NewJeans announces hiatus after legal setback with record label
The globally popular girl group, which is trying to split from South Korean record label Ador, said a Sunday show in Hong Kong might be its “last performance for a little while.” ...
As BLACKPINK's members try on solo stardom, only one finds a perfect fit
What does a K-pop idol look like when set free from the system? On their own for the first time, Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa and Rosé ...
MEOVV Announces Official Fan Club Name
MEOVV has given their fandom an official name! On March 24, THEBLACKLABEL's rookie girl group announced their official fan ...
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Behind Kim Soo-hyun scandal: K-pop's underage culture and price of fame
Since March 10, South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has been at the center of a public scandal, facing accusations of a six-year ...
Why K-Pop Group NewJeans—Or NJZ—Is Brazenly Taking On an Industry Giant
In an exclusive interview with TIME, the K-pop quintet explains their fight against the label ADOR and K-pop behemoth HYBE.
South Korean Court Blocks K-pop Group NewJeans From Going It Alone
The court sided with the girl group’s record label, Ador, barring the quintet from planning commercial pursuits after trying ...
K-Pop group NewJeans blocked from leaving management agency by South Korean court
Court allows Ador to maintain their position as official agency of NewJeans, stating there was insufficient evidence to prove ...
BLACKPINK's "Lovesick Girls" Becomes Their 10th Group MV To Surpass 800 Million Views
BLACKPINK has reached another new YouTube milestone! On March 20 at approximately 1:31 p.m. KST, the girl group's music video for "Lovesick Girls" ...
I Was a K-Pop Fan in the ‘90s. Here’s How Online Fandom Has Changed
In this essay, author Giaae Kwon shares her early experiences with K-pop fandom online. Kwon’s debut essay collection I’ll ...