After Hanbin, popularly known as B.I. and the former leader of K-pop group iKON, has been declared negative of illegal drugs after undergoing a series of tests, Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office just recently announced that former YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk may undergo re-investigation.
Amidst the hype and excitement to the friendly competition over the global charts between K-pop and international artists, some fans are going overboard and are taking the chart domination personally and unfairly. Recently, K-pop idols Baekhyun and Suga are receiving hate reviews on UK iTunes from KSI's fans.
Han Sung Soo, CEO of Pledis Entertainment, is now being held liable for allegedly fraudulently taking copyright royalties. The lyricist SO JAY took an active part in eight of the tracks from IZ*ONE. She composed the lyrics for the girl band's mini-albums, five of the soundtrack, and three of the songs on their full album.
MOMOLAND's Ahin fired back at haters on her Instagram account after they consequently sent malicious comments against her and the girl group. Fans witnessed how she handled antis after she posted messages to call out those the rude netizens.
EXO-Ls were upset and enraged after MNET disrespected Lay, an EXO member, in its recent broadcast featuring the K-pop group's MV clip. During the recent TMI News of the broadcasting channel, the K-pop boy group under SM Entertainment was featured, showcasing their breakthrough track, "Growl."
Choi Jong Bum, Goo Hara's ex-boyfriend, apologized at his appeal proceedings and pleaded guilty to allegations he had initially repeatedly denied.
Mother of the late star Goo Hara is to acquire a quarter of her estate even though she abandoned her when she was still a child. The "Goo Hara Act" petitioned by the late idol's brother Goo Ho In, that parents should be barred from inheriting assets and properties of their children if they abandon their responsibilities as parents, have essentially failed.
SECRET NUMBER's label, Vine Entertainment, released its official statement over school violence and bullying controversy that tagged its artist, Soodam. SECRET NUMBER just debuted on May 19 and instantly garnered attention after one of its members, Soodam, was said to be involved in school violence and bullying.
Dispatch disclosed that the speculated "Itaewon Idols" were the 97-liners BTS's Jungkook, ASTRO's Eunwoo, NCT 127's Jaehyun, SEVENTEEN's Mingyu. The media outlet stated that the four idols went to a restaurant and a couple of entertainment facilities in Itaewon
Korean netizens are currently angry and have been throwing hateful comments towards Park Gyuri, Jo Kwon, and Hong Seok Cheon, amidst the controversy regarding an Itaewon club where a coronavirus patient was recently confirmed.
On May 5, KAACHI's worldwide debut track "Your Turn" achieved 3 million views on YouTube within only six days. The group has been the center of discussion on various social platforms, and this achievement created another wave of feedback from K-pop fans around the globe.
Starship Entertainment confirmed that MONSTA X will postpone the released of their long-awaited mini-album, "FANTASIA X."
On May 4, enraged fans expressed that they are fed up with SM Entertainment allegedly mistreating their artists, especially NCT Dream's Chenle.