IN THE LOOP: 2023 Hanteo Music Awards Winners, IU's 'Holssi,' LE SSERAFIM's 'EASY,' More of K-pop's Hottest Releases & News!
February is halfway done, and it's been a blast for K-pop in the past week. But if you're one of those who weren't able to catch up, don't worry too much, because we got you covered with the newest K-pop updates and hottest releases!
Music Releases
'Holssi' by IU
'EASY' by LESSERAFIM
'Shopper' by IU
'STAY' by ASTRO Cha Eun Woo
'Like Magic' by J.Y. Park, Stray Kids, ITZY, NMIXX
'TOUCHIN&MOVIN' by MAMAMOO Moonbyul
'Sugar Rush' by BIBI
Trending News
31st Hanteo Music Awards Winners Announced: SEVENTEEN, IVE, More!
The 2023 Hanteo Music Awards (31st HMAs) was held on February 17 and 18. Various K-pop artists we awarded with notable trophies, as fans were also delighted to see energetic performances from the highly anticipated ceremony.
SEE FULL LIST OF WINNERS: 2023 Hanteo Music Awards Winners: SEVENTEEN, IVE, More Take Daesangs Home in Two-Night Ceremony!
KQ Entertainment Announces Legal Action Against Unauthorized Visits
With KG Entertainment's newest case of unsolicited visits, the agency has released an official notice, warning legal action to those who enter its company building without prior arrangements.
READ FULL STATEMENT HERE: ATEEZ's Agency Warns Against Unapproved Visits to Company Building + Official Statement
BTOB Company Established by Members Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Peniel, Hyunsik
Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Peniel, and Hyunsik have decided to promote BTOB under their new independent label. The endeavor shone a light on each BTOB member's newest activities after leaving Cube Entertainment, their former agency for 11 years.
YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN: Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Peniel, Hyunsik Launch BTOB Company After Agreement With Cube
Yuehua Entertainment Apologizes for TEMPEST Hwarang's Club Visits
TEMPEST Hwarang has been caught in a controversy after expressing regret over visiting clubs. Yuehua Entertainment's official apology ignited a debate across social media, as fans defended the idol.
CHECK OUT THE SCOOP HERE: THIS 4th-Gen K-pop Boy Group Member Apologizes for Clubbing - See Official Statement Here
KBS Bans LE SSERAFIM's Music Video for 'EASY' Due to 'Risk of Imitation'
Ahead of their comeback release, LE SSERAFIM's MV for "EASY" got banned by KBS for "Risk of Imitation." Following the ban, the organization's gesture led to a myriad of frustrated fans, who called out KBS for dropping the song's music video.
YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN: LE SSERAFIM's 'EASY' Music Video Banned by KBS Ahead of Release for THIS Reason
ATTRAKT Discloses The Givers' CEO Ahn Sung Il's Prosecution
According to FIFTY FIFTY's agency ATTRAKT, the prosecution for Ahn Sung Il has now been initiated.
READ MORE DETAILS HERE: FIFTY FIFTY's Agency Shares Thoughts on The Givers' CEO Ahn Sung Il's Prosecution
SISTAR19 Hyolyn Apologizes for Rapping 'N-Word' on Instagram Story
Following a now-deleted post on Instagram, Hyolyn faced backlash for rapping the N-word in Doja Cat's "Say So," which led to her public apology.
READ FULL STORY HERE: SISTAR19 Hyolyn Apologizes for 'N-Word' Controversy in Statement: 'I'm deeply regretful'
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