'Boys II Planet' duo Flare U hopes to be your daily dose of vitamins

Chuei Li Yu and Kang Woo-jin, the two popular contestants from Mnet’s audition program “Boys II Planet” (2025), are marking a fresh start as a rare K-pop duo, hoping to create a synergy that can brighten someone’s day.

2026-05-13

NewJeans faces copyright infringement lawsuit in U.S. over 'How Sweet'

Girl group NewJeans has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit in the United States, Billboard reported on Friday.

2026-05-09

Court rules in favor of boy band The Boyz to suspend exclusive contract with agency

A court ruled in favor of nine members of the boy band The Boyz in their bid to suspend their exclusive contracts with their agency One Hundred Label.

2026-04-24

Girl group Le Sserafim's Kazuha voted one of the most attractive K-pop artists at Fashion Week events

Girl group Le Sserafim’s Kazuha has been voted one of the most attractive K-pop artists who attended Fashion Week events, according to the fan-voting platform Picnic.

2026-04-24

The Boyz members dispute One Hundred Label's claims of paid settlements

Nine members of boy band The Boyz claimed that they had not received any settlement payments from One Hundred Label, disputing the agency's previous claims.

2026-04-22

Kim Jae-hwan’s ‘competitive fire’ softens into a comforting flame in new digital single

Kim Jae-hwan's intense competitive spirit has transformed into a source of comfort for fans, illustrating his journey from a singer in Wanna One to a solo artist.

2026-04-22

F1 Grand Prix in Incheon would be economically viable: Study

A preliminary feasibility study has found that hosting the Formula One (F1) Grand Prix in Incheon would be economically viable, the city government said Thursday.

2026-04-16

One Hundred Label, Knowmerce clash over streaming rights for The Boyz's upcoming concert

A dispute over online streaming rights for The Boyz’s upcoming concert has escalated into a legal battle, with the group’s agency and a tech company offering conflicting claims over a canceled contract and concerns about service reliability.

2026-04-16

Kim Jong-un references 'one-China' principle for first time, signaling deepening ties with Beijing

North Korean state media have recently reported on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's reference to the “one-China” principle for the first time — a sign that Pyongyang and Beijing are closely aligning.

2026-04-14

Singer Kang Daniel encourages enlistees to become squad leaders in Korea Army Training Center video

Singer Kang Daniel, who enlisted in the army for his mandatory military service in February, made a surprise appearance in a promotional video as a squad leader at the Korea Army Training Center.