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Entertainment
Wanna be a K-pop idol? Blackpink’s label to hold global auditions
YG Entertainment, the South Korean music label behind Blackpink, BigBang and 2NE1, is holding auditions across Asia in search of its next K-...
Michelle De Pacina
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
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Blackpink set for 2025 comeback, world tour
Blackpink will release a new album and embark on a world tour in 2025. The news comes from a four-minute announcement by label YG Entertainm...
Carl Samson
2NE1 to reunite with world tour
K-pop girl group 2NE1 is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a reunion and world tour that kicks off in Seoul this October, followed by st...
Ryan General
Blackpink’s Lisa buys $4M, 100-year-old home in Beverly Hills: report
Blackpink’s Lisa has reportedly purchased a newly renovated, 100-year-old house in Beverly Hills. Key points: ...
Blackpink’s Lisa signs solo recording deal with RCA Records
Blackpink’s Lisa and her own label company, Lloud Co., have partnered with Sony Music Entertainment-owned RCA Records on a new solo deal. Ke...
Watch: Babymonster finally debuts with 7 members in ‘Sheesh’
K-pop girl group Babymonster released their first mini album on Monday, marking their official debut as a seven-member unit. Key points: ...
Music
Ahyeon returns to Babymonster following recovery
Babymonster is back to its original seven-member lineup as Ahyeon returns after a brief exit. Breaking the news: YG Entertainment founder Ya...
Blackpink’s Jennie receives annual bouquet of blue roses from her mom
Each year, Blackpink’s Jennie marks her birthday with a heartwarming tradition: a bouquet of blue roses from her mother. Tradition of ...
Babymonster to release new single ‘Stuck in the Middle’
K-pop rookie girl group Babymonster is already preparing to drop a new single next month. About the single: The new song, titled “Stuck in t...
Blackpink will not renew their solo contracts with YG Entertainment
Although all members of Blackpink recently renewed their group contract with YG Entertainment, they will not be renewing their individual co...
Business
Blackpink’s Jennie debuts own fashion label
Jennie has launched her own fashion company this week, marking the beginning of her “solo journey in 2024.” About the brand: Established las...
BigBang leader G-Dragon signs with new agency
G-Dragon unveiled a plan to establish an anti-drug foundation dedicated to supporting individuals in need of treatment ...
Babymonster’s ‘Batter Up’ music video sets new YouTube record
Babymonster broke the previous record held by Aespa’s “Black Mamba,” which took approximately 1 month and 21 days to get t...
BTS and Blackpink are Google’s most searched bands of all time
BTS and Blackpink, two of the world’s most popular K-pop groups, have been recognized as the most searched boy and girl bands of all t...
YG Entertainment draws criticism over new auditions after Babymonster debut
YG Entertainment has stirred controversy for announcing auditions for new talents shortly after debuting their latest girl group last week. ...
Blackpink renews contract with YG Entertainment
All four members of Blackpink have renewed their contract with YG Entertainment, the label confirmed on Wednesday. Ending rumors: The news o...
Babymonster shatters YouTube records with explosive MV debut
BABYMONSTER’s phenomenal debut come amid a lack of traditional promotional activities like press conferences and music show appearances ...
Babymonster tops iTunes charts in 14 countries with debut single
K-pop girl group Babymonster debuted on Monday with the release of their single “Batter Up.” What the group is saying: Babymonst...
Babymonster drops teaser for debut MV ‘Batter Up’, renames one member
YG Entertainment on Thursday dropped a teaser from Babymonster’s debut music video, “Batter Up,” after announcing a stage name change for on...
Report: 2 Blackpink members renew non-exclusive contracts with YG
The label has since issued an official statement reiterating that nothing is confirmed and discussions are ongoing ...
YG trainee quits Babymonster days before highly anticipated debut
BabyMonster, YG Entertainment’s first girl group since BLACKPINK, will debut with one less member later this month. What’s up: Ahyeon, one o...
Sandara Park explains why she thinks Filipinos make great dates
Singer and actor Sandara Park recently opened up about the possibility of herself dating a foreigner, specifically a Filipino. What she said...
Babymonster’s debut set for Nov. 27, YG Entertainment announces
Babymonster, YG Entertainment’s first girl group in seven years, will debut on Nov. 27, the label has announced. Teasers released: The K-pop...
Crime
K-pop legend G-Dragon under investigation for illegal drug use
K-pop soloist and former BIGBANG leader G-Dragon, 35, has been booked by the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency for illegal drug use, accord...
YG Entertainment announces debut of new girl group Babymonster
YG Entertainment on Tuesday made announcements regarding its highly anticipated girl group, BABYMONSTER. Debut: The septet, whose members we...
The Black Label to produce new girl group from Mnet competition series
South Korean television channel Mnet has announced a collaboration between its upcoming reality competition series “I-LAND 2” and YG Enterta...
Daniel Anderson
2NE1’s Sandara Park makes music comeback after 6-year hiatus
K-pop sensation Sandara Park has made her return to the music scene with the release of a new mini-album, marking her first solo endeavor in...
Video allegedly captures BTS’ V and BlackPink’s Jennie on a date in Paris
On Wednesday night, BTS’ V and BlackPink’s Jennie were allegedly caught on camera during a romantic date in Paris, France. The original vid...
Iris Jung
YG Entertainment’s new girl group BABYMONSTER release pre-debut song
YG Entertainment’s newest girl group, BABYMONSTER, released their pre-debut song “Dream” on Sunday. They also released a music video for “Dr...
Isa Peralta
Watch: YG Entertainment reveals final line-up for girl group BABYMONSTER
YG Entertainment has announced the final line-up of its upcoming girl group, BABYMONSTER. It was revealed through a video hosted by YG Ent...
YG Entertainment addresses rumors BLACKPINK’s Rosé dating Kang Dong-won
BLACKPINK’s agency, YG Entertainment, has issued a statement denying the dating rumors between BLACKPINK member Rosé and South Korean ...
S. Korea national security advisor resigns after alleged Blackpink White House invite blunder
South Korean National Security Advisor Kim Sung-han has resigned amid allegations he did not relay information about Blackpink’s invit...
S. Korean alt-rock singer-songwriter LØREN releases debut EP with 88rising
South Korean alt-rock singer LØREN released his debut EP “Put Up a Fight” on Friday. The 28-year-old artist, who has previously worked on t...
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo reveals solo single release date
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has recently announced the release date of her highly anticipated debut solo single. On her social media accounts, such a...
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo begins filming music video in ‘strict secrecy’ for solo single
YG Entertainment revealed on Tuesday that BLACKPINK’s Jisoo is currently shooting the music video for her solo single. The agency shared mo...
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