#K-pop industry

Hyogyeong Denies ‘Sugar Daddy’ Claims Tied to Ex-Agency

Former ARIAZ member Hyogyeong has clarified that her recent remarks about alleged “sugar daddy” relationships in the K-pop industry are not related to her former agency. Through a recent video...

#ARIAZ #former idol #Hyogyeong #HYOKEY #K-pop controversy #K-pop industry #K-pop news #sugar daddy claims

Hyokyeong speaks about her controversial remarks about sugar daddy.

K-pop Member Exodus Signals Industry At a Crossroads

A growing wave of member departures is sending shockwaves through the K-pop industry, raising urgent questions about the sustainability of its long-standing group system. What once seemed like isolated incidents...

#ENHYPEN #HYBE #idol contracts #K-pop industry #K-pop opinion #K-pop system #NCT #NewJeans

ADOR Secures Asset Freeze in NewJeans Legal Dispute

ADOR has secured a court-approved asset freeze tied to the ongoing legal dispute surrounding NewJeans, marking a significant escalation in the high-profile case involving former executive Min Hee-jin and the...

#ADOR #contracts #Danielle #HYBE #K-pop industry #legal dispute #Min Hee-jin #NewJeans

K-pop Global Expansion Raises Identity Questions

As K-pop continues its rapid global expansion, a growing debate is emerging within the industry and among fans: is the genre beginning to lose the very identity that once defined...

#Black Swan #global music #globalization #HYBE #idols #K-pop #K-pop industry #Katseye

K-pop globalization concept thumbnail showing a split silhouette of an idol, global map visuals, and multinational girl groups representing the debate over Korean identity.

K-pop’s “Thin Ideal” Is Back—It’s Raising Concerns for Young Fans

The ultra-slim body trend in entertainment isn’t new—but in K-pop, it’s becoming highly visible again. And this time, its influence feels more immediate, more amplified, and more difficult to ignore....

#Beauty Standards #Body Image #Diet Culture #K-pop #K-pop Idols #K-pop industry #Opinion

Influencer Choi Jun-hee poses for a photo.

Prosecutors Reject Arrest Warrant for HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk

Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of HYBE, has avoided immediate arrest after prosecutors declined a police request for a detention warrant in an ongoing financial investigation. On April 24, the Seoul Southern...

#arrest warrant #Bang Si Hyuk #capital market law #HYBE #K-pop industry #prosecution

HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk (Photo / YTN Screenshot)

Police seek arrest warrant for HYBE’s Bang Si-hyuk

South Korean police have moved to secure the detention of Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of HYBE, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged fraudulent practices linked to the company’s pre-IPO...

#Bang Si Hyuk #BTS #fraud allegations #HYBE #K-pop industry #Korean police #legal investigation

HYBE, SM, YG, JYP Plan Joint Venture for K-Pop

South Korea’s four largest entertainment companies—HYBE, SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment—are moving toward a joint venture aimed at expanding K-culture on a global scale. According to an official...

#Fanomenon #global festival #HYBE #joint venture #JYP Entertainment #K-culture #K-pop industry #SM Entertainment #YG Entertainment

JYP founder Park Jin-young (left) stands with President Lee Jae-myung.

G-Dragon Estimated to Earn Over $48M in 2025 Settlement

G-Dragon Reportedly Earns Over 65 Billion Won in 2025 Kwon Ji-yong, widely known as G-Dragon, is estimated to have received more than 65 billion won (approximately $48 million) in settlement...

#BIGBANG #G-Dragon #Galaxy Corporation #K-pop earnings #K-pop industry #K-pop revenue #Kwon Ji-yong #World Tour

Court Orders YouTuber to Pay HYBE Over ILLIT Plagiarism Claims

Court Rules Against YouTuber in HYBE Defamation Case A South Korean court has ruled in favor of HYBE in a defamation lawsuit against a YouTuber who alleged that rookie girl...