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One of K-pop’s most prestigious awards show is coming to the US
For the first time in its 25-year history, MAMA Awards will debut on U.S. soil, bringing the best of K-pop to Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre on ...
Carl Samson
Events
K-pop stars unite at 2NE1’s reunion concert
Legendary K-pop girl group 2NE1 has returned to the music scene, kicking off their “Welcome Back” Asia tour in Seoul. The event, which ran f...
Bryan Ke
China
Chinese idol quits 2 days after debut due to alleged lewd comments
Yu Yuhan, a Chinese pop idol in the newly formed T.O.P boy group, quit just two days after their debut, their label, Times Fengjun (TF) Ente...
Music
Ive drops ‘Heya’ MV, second EP ‘Ive Switch’
Editor’s Note: This article has been corrected to indicate that Ive will resume their world tour in June, not May. K-pop girl group Iv...
Ive goes glamorous in ‘Ive Switch’ teaser images
Ive members are taking stunning to the next level in new teaser photos for their upcoming EP “Ive Switch.” Key points: ...
Uncategorized
NewJeans asks US court to reveal identity of YouTuber so they can sue them
K-pop group NewJeans wants Google to reveal the identity of a YouTuber allegedly spreading false information about them. Key points: ...
Ryan General
Watch: Ive drops teaser for second EP ‘Switch’
Ive has dropped a teaser for their second EP “Ive Switch,” setting a magical tone for their spring comeback. Key points: ...
Crime
Ive’s Wonyoung wins suit against YouTuber over false claims
Ive member Wonyoung has reportedly emerged victorious in a civil lawsuit against a YouTube channel she and her label have accused of spreadi...
Asia
Watch: TikToker plays BTS, Ive and anime songs with traditional Korean instrument
Meet Yageum Yageum, a Korean content creator bridging the gap between traditional and modern music. About the artist: Yageum Yageum, whose r...
Ive to release first English single ‘All Night’ featuring Saweetie
Ive will drop their first English single, “All Night,” next week. About the track: As heard from a teaser released on Tuesday, “All Night” a...
NewJeans, Ive lead South Korea’s Melon year-end chart
Melon, South Korea’s top music platform, has released its 2023 year-end chart with NewJeans and Ive leading the top 10 spots. A win for girl...
Aespa’s Winter survives attack attempt at music festival red carpet
Aespa’s Winter narrowly escaped an unidentified man who charged toward her at a major South Korean music festival on Christmas Day. What hap...
Entertainment
Soyeon x Winter x Liz collaborative single draws mixed reactions online
A high-profile collaboration single between (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon, Aespa’s Winter and IVE’s Liz drew mixed reactions online after its release on...
K-pop girl group IVE includes several US cities in first world tour
“I’m delighted and excited at the same time to perform stages together with worldwide Dive,” said IVE member An Yujin ...
IVE kicks off first world tour, drops teasers for ‘Baddie’ comeback
K-pop girl group IVE is on a roll after kicking off their world tour and dropping teasers for their comeback this weekend. Debut world tour:...
Rain, IVE’s Wonyoung and Stray Kids’ Bang Chan unveiled as MCs for KCON LA 2023
The MCs for all three nights of KCON LA this year have been announced. MC duties: Headlining the opening night’s concert on Aug. 18 w...
Daniel Anderson
Taemin, ITZY, Stray Kids and IVE among star-studded lineup for KCON LA 2023
KCON LA 2023 has unveiled its complete all-star lineup of artists who will be taking the stage at the Crypto.com Arena this August. About K...
Inaugural Krazy K-pop Super Concert announces lineup including IVE, AB6IX
An all-star lineup has been announced for the inaugural Krazy K-Pop Super Concert in New York. Set to take place on Aug. 26 at the UBS Aren...
Starship Entertainment announces hiatus for IVE member Rei over health concerns
Japanese singer Rei of the K-pop girl group IVE will be taking a hiatus due to health concerns. IVE’s agency Starship Entertainment made th...
IVE release debut studio album ‘I’ve IVE’ and music video for title track ‘I AM’
K-pop girl group IVE released their debut studio album, “I’ve IVE,” led by the title track “I AM,” on Monday. The new album features 1...
‘Such a slap in the face’: IVE fans lose it after main vocal gets less time in new song
Fans of K-pop girl group IVE are venting on social media over what some have described as an “unfair” line distribution in the sextet’s late...
K-pop girl group IVE takes it up to ‘Eleven’ with Columbia Records, Kakao partnership
Kakao Entertainment America has formed a partnership with American record label Columbia Records to co-manage K-pop girl group IVE and expan...
Culture
Chinese netizens slam Korean celebrities for saying ‘Lunar New Year’ instead of ‘Chinese New Year’
Chinese social media users flooded the comment sections of Korean celebrities who wished their fans good fortunes using the phrase “Lunar Ne...
Ines Shin
YouTube Korea releases list of top 10 most-watched music videos for 2022
YouTube revealed its most watched music videos of 2022 in Korea. The list only featured videos uploaded in 2022 and only views by YouTube ...
Discover what’s ‘After LIKE’ in IVE’s new comeback single
K-pop girl group IVE released their new single “After LIKE” on Monday. The song samples Gloria Gaynor’s legendary 1978 hit “I Will Survive...
K-pop rookie girl group Ive makes Spotify history, beats Big Bang and Red Velvet on music show
Rookie K-pop girl group Ive made Spotify history with their song “Love Dive,” which now holds the record for greatest first-week streams by...
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