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Court fines stalker of Jannabi front man 5 million won

A perpetrator who left malicious comments, stalked and made sexually humiliating online posts against band Jannabi front man Choi Jung-hoon was sentenced to pay a 5 million won ($3,360) fine, according to the vocalist’s agency on Friday.

2026-03-07

Jannabi frontman says former member reconciled with victim after bullying allegations

Yoo Young-hyun, a former member of indie band Jannabi who halted his activities after being accused of school bullying, has reconciled with the victim, according to the band’s leader.

2026-01-15

Busan cranks up the volume with eclectic K-music and rock fest

K-music will take over the southern city of Busan starting Thursday, with two major music festivals set to take place this week: the K-Music Season Good Night Concert and the Busan International Rock Festival.

2024-10-03

Actor Han Ji-min and Jannabi’s Choi Jung-hoon confirm relationship

Actor Han Ji-min and singer Choi Jung-hoon of indie band Jannabi are dating, their agencies confirmed Thursday.

2024-08-08

Exo's Suho and rock band Jannabi to recreate songs by Songgolmae

Two hit songs by Korean veteran rock band Songgolmae will be recreated by Exo's Suho and indie rock band Jannabi. Concert organizer Dream Maker Entertainment announced Wednesday that “Love All” (1984), a song from Songgolmae’s second album...

2022-06-29

Indie rock band Jannabi to drop new album on May 10

Indie rock band Jannabi will drop a new album on May 10. Choi Jung-hoon, the band’s leader, posted an image of a flower against a green background with the caption “Congratulations to everyone whose lives are back to normal [after Covid-19]...

2022-04-26

Korean indie acts to perform in Lincoln Square in New York

A concert centering around Korean indie music will be hosted in Lincoln Square in New York for the first time, the Korean Cultural Center New York announced Thursday. Titled “K-Indie Music Night,” the concert will be hosted at the Lincoln...

2022-04-21

Indie rock band Jannabi to drop third studio album on July 28

Indie rock band Jannabi is set to drop its third studio album called “The Land of Fantasy: Captain Giorbo and the Old-Fashioned Heroes” on July 28, according to its agency Peponi Music. The title of the lead single, “Remote Island Romantic”...

2021-07-22

Jannabi's bassist to take break from the band after wedding news faces backlash

Bassist Jang Kyung-joon of indie rock band Jannabi will be taking some time off after news that he is getting married in August was subject to a backlash from fans online. Jannabi’s agency Peponi Music said in a statement on Tuesday that some...

2020-06-23