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All the Major Controversies in the Kpop Industry in 2025
The K-pop industry has faced significant controversies in recent months. Here are the biggest ones.
April 17, 2025 01:04 AM EDT
Nana Criticized The Boyz's Sunwoo Over Recent 'Airpod' Controversy
Former After School member Nana criticizes THE BOYZ's Sunwoo over alleged rude behavior.
April 12, 2025 08:04 AM EDT
Momoland Announces Comeback Plans Two Years After Group Activities Ended, Daisy Will Not Join Reunion
K-pop girl group Momoland officially announces comeback after two-year hiatus.
April 12, 2025 08:04 AM EDT
Red Velvet's Yeri in Talks to Sign With Blitzway Studio Following Departure From SM Entertainment
Blitzway Studio is known for representing prominent actors in the South Korean entertainment industry, including Ju Ji Hoon and Woo Do Hwan.
April 11, 2025 11:04 AM EDT
GOT7's Yugyeom Says He Struggled Financially Despite the Group Having Successful Comeback During COVID-19 Pandemic
The K-pop idol said he resorted to creating music and choreography to cope the lack of work during the pandemic.
April 11, 2025 11:04 AM EDT
ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo to Star as Lead Actor in New Comedy Film With Kang Ha Neul
Eun Woo's new film will follow the story of four lifelong friends who go on their first overseas trip together.
April 04, 2025 01:04 PM EDT
Red Velvet's Yeri and Wendy Leaves SM Entertainment, Will Continue To Participate in Group Activities
Both K-pop idols have established successful solo careers outside of music, with Yeri starring in several shows and Wendy thriving as a radio host.
April 04, 2025 01:04 PM EDT
BTS's Jin Volunteers To Serve Meals, Offer Words of Comfort to Andong Residents Impacted by Recent Wildfires
Jin was dressed modestly in a black cap, mask, and gray apron as he served food to residents affected by the recent wildfires.
April 04, 2025 01:04 PM EDT
Disgraced Idol Seungri Plans on Joining Entertainment Business, Pursue Ventures in China
Seungri was previously involved in a scandal that included allegations of prostitution and embezzlement.
April 03, 2025 11:04 PM EDT
The Black Label Now Accepts Applications for Its First Global Audition, Finalists To Become Agency's Official Trainees
Applications opened on April 1 and auditions will kick off on April 19 in Seoul. Individuals born between 2006 and 2015 can apply.
April 03, 2025 11:04 PM EDT
Park Hyung Sik Said He Was Bullied, Isolated During Trainee Days: 'I Got Used To Practicing Alone'
Park Hyun Sik made the revelation during a recent appearance on "You Quiz on the Block," noting that the bullying happened before he joined ZE:A.
April 03, 2025 11:04 PM EDT
NCT's Jaehyun Faces Backlash Over Allegations He Was BLACKPINK Rose's Toxic Ex-Boyfriend
Neither Jaehyun nor Rose have publicly commented on their alleged relationship.
April 02, 2025 07:04 AM EDT
HYBE CEO Addresses BTS's Full Comeback Plans After Profit Declines Due to Members' Military Enlistment
BTS's absence---largely due to the military enlistment of its members---has caused a drop of 38% in HYBE's operating profit in 2024.
April 02, 2025 07:04 AM EDT
SM Entertainment Introduces New Trainee Team SMTR25 in New Trailer
SMTR25 was first revealed as part of SM Entertainment's 30th-anniversary celebrations where they performed SHINee's "Lucifer" and EXO's "Growl."
March 31, 2025 09:03 AM EDT
EXO's Kai to Release Comeback Solo Mini Album 'Wait on Me' in April
The mini album is scheduled to drop on April 21, which will mark his first solo comeback after he was discharged from the military.
March 31, 2025 09:03 AM EDT
Apink To Return With New Single on April 19 To Celebrate 14th Anniversary
The group has made it a tradition to release new music on their debut anniversary each year, with the first single released in 2015.
March 27, 2025 03:03 AM EDT
IU Donates 200 Million KRW to Aid Victims of Deadly South Korea Wildfires
The South Korea wildfires have burned nearly 43,000 acres since they began last Friday.
March 27, 2025 03:03 AM EDT
K-pop Survival Show 'Under 15' Faces Backlash Over Contestants' Age, Some Participants Are as Young as 8
The show aims to premiere K-pop talents from a pool of 59 participants, all of whom are under the age of 15.
March 27, 2025 03:03 AM EDT
Former Wonder Girls Member Hyerim Reveals She Fell Victim to an Online Scam Involving Children's Books
The former Wonder Girls member released a warning to help people avoid being scammed online amid a rise in phishing scams in South Korea.
March 26, 2025 07:03 AM EDT
BTOB's Eunkwang To Undergo Surgery After Suffering From Ligament Rupture in Left Ankle, Will Continue Participating in Select Events
The idol reportedly suffered a ruptured ankle ligament while he was filming content on March 24.
March 26, 2025 07:03 AM EDT
Singer Ailee Legally Married Actor Choi Si Hun in August 2024, Wedding Ceremony To Be Held in April
Ailee met "Single's Inferno" Choi Si Hun after being introduced by a mutual acquiantance but only became a couple after attending a g.o.d concert.
March 26, 2025 07:03 AM EDT
EVERGLOW's Live Broadcast Gets Deleted After Members Call Out Company for Lack of Activity
In a broadcast, EVERGLOW's Sihyeon publicly requested for the company's CEO to allow the group to go on a Europe tour.
March 25, 2025 08:03 AM EDT
KATSEYE's Lara Comes Out as Queer, Thanks Fans for Overwhelming Support: 'It Made Me Feel So Confident in Who I Am'
In a live broadcast, Lara confessed that she was scared that admitting her sexual identity might lead people to struggle to accept her.
March 25, 2025 08:03 AM EDT
aespa to Release Alternate Version of 'Whiplash,' Fans Believe It Could Be the Unreleased English Version
The announcement was made on Monday via the group's social media account. The single would include a remix by world-renowned DJ Steve Aoki.
March 24, 2025 04:03 PM EDT
NJZ Announces Temporary Hiatus at Complexcon Hong Kong After Court Bans Independent Activities
The group made the announcement at the AsiaWorld-Expo after they debuted their new song "Pit Stop." It is unclear how long their hiatus would be.
March 24, 2025 04:03 PM EDT
IVE's Yujin Touched by Fan Without Consent at Incheon Airport Ahead of Group's Overseas Schedule
A video shared on media outlets showed a fan reaching out and making physical contact with Yujin, prompting the idol to look at the individual.
March 21, 2025 12:03 AM EDT
Buster's Minji Reveals She Left Group a Month Ago, Vows To Return as a 'Better Artist'
Minji joined the group in 2020 during Buster's rebranding phase. The group has released multiple albums since then.
March 21, 2025 12:03 AM EDT
SHINHWA's Eric Announces Birth of Second Child With Wife, Actress Na Hye MI
Eric Mun and his wife Na Hye Mi shared news of their pregnancy earlier this year. Their second child is confirmed to be a boy.
March 21, 2025 12:03 AM EDT
LE SSERAFIM's Chaewon Reveals She Is Not Into 'Bad Boys,' Says Ideal Man Should Be 'Family-Oriented'
Kim Chaewon also said she has plans to get married in the future adding that she views it as "one of the biggest, most special" moments in life.
March 20, 2025 08:03 PM EDT
Fourth Generation Girl Group TRI.BE's Future in Question After Management Agency Declares Bankruptcy
The fourth generation group is behind singles TRI.BE Da Loca, Conmigo, and Diamon. Their activities stopped after the founder of their company passed away last year.
March 20, 2025 08:03 PM EDT

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