IN THE LOOP: FIFTY FIFTY Keena Drops Lawsuit, Ex-(G)I-DLE Soojin's Solo Debut, IVE's 'Baddie,' More of K-pop's Hottest THIS Week!
K-pop's pace is moving faster than expected, and this momentum is due to the numerous news and music from our favorite K-pop artists. However, a pace this quick can sometimes be hard to keep on with.
If you're busy enough to the point of not being able to catch up, then read more here to learn about the hottest releases and intriguing news in K-pop this week!
K-pop Releases
1. 'Baddie' by IVE
2. 'C'mon' by JINI (feat. Aminé)
3. 'ABCDLOVE' by BOYNEXTDOOR
4. 'In The Mood' by MAMAMOO Wheein
5. 'HOODIE E BANBAJI' by Lee Hyori
6. 'Chasing That Feeling' by TXT
7. 'STRANGER' by Sunmi
8. 'Underwater' by Chuu
Trending News
FIFTY FIFTY Keena Drops Lawsuit Against ATTRAKT, Returns to Agency
On October 16, FIFTY FIFTY member Keena reportedly withdrew her lawsuit against ATTRAKT after switching legal representatives. The decision sparked numerous negative reactions from netizens.
READ THE FULL STORY HERE: FIFTY FIFTY Keena's Return to ATTRAKT Receives Negative Reactions: 'Don't accept her'
Former (G)I-DLE Soojin to Make Solo Debut, Signs Exclusive Contract With New Company
On October 16, Soojin finally made her move by signing an exclusive contract with BRD Communications and make her solo debut this 2023.
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NCT Taeil Cancels Participation in 'NEO CITY - THE UNITY' Due to Recovery
On October 18, SM Entertainment officially announced that NCT member Taeil would be focusing on recovery due to his motorcycle injuries. Therefore, the idol would be unable to participate in NCT 127's upcoming tour "NEO CITY - THE UNITY' in Seoul.
SEE FULL STATEMENT HERE: NCT Taeil Cancels Participation on 'NEO CITY - THE UNITY' World Tour + SM Releases Statement
EXO Baekhyun to Join Virtual Boy Group HEARTSTEEL as Ezreal
On October 12, Riot Games announced that Baekhyun would be joining its new virtual boy group HEARTSTEEL, following virtual girl group K/DA. The singer would take on the role of League of Legends champion Ezreal.
CHECK FULL DETAILS HERE: Who Is HEARTSTEEL? EXO Baekhyun to Join Virtual Boy Group, Debut Date, Concept, More!
LE SSERAFIM Kim Chaewon Suspends Activities to Focus on Health
On October 16, Source Music announced Chaewon's temporary break from group activities to resume recovery from Type A influenza, which she, alongside two other members Kazuha and Yunjin, were diagnosed with earlier on October 6.
SEE FULL STORY HERE: LE SSERAFIM Chaewon's Health Status Revealed + Source Music Releases Official Statement
Kim Tae Woo Apologizes for Illegal Use of Ambulance
Kim Tae Woo, soloist and g.o.d. member, apologized on October 16 for using an ambulance to get to a performance venue and avoid traffic in March 2018.
The ambulance driver was sentenced to prison, leading Kim Tae Woo's agency IOK company to release a statement and present the idol's public apology.
READ HIS APOLOGY HERE: THIS 1st-Gen Icon Issues Apology for Using Ambulance to Travel at Performance Venue
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