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Following former THE BOYZ member Ju Haknyeon’s statement, ONE HUNDRED has released an official response denying his claims. Earlier that day, Ju Haknyeon had once again denied the prostitution allegations against him and stated that ONE HUNDRED had unilaterally terminated his contract “without valid grounds as outlined in the contract” and expelled him from the group. On June 20, ONE HUNDRED issued the following statement: Hello, this is ONE HUNDRED. We express deep regret over Ju Haknyeon’s unilateral false claims. We initially decided to suspend Ju Haknyeon’s activities after recognizing that the matter at hand could cause significant harm to…

Former THE BOYZ member Ju Haknyeon has once again denied allegations of prostitution and claimed that his departure from the group and termination of his contract were unilateral decisions made without his consent. On June 20, Ju Haknyeon posted the following statement on his Instagram: Hello, this is Ju Haknyeon.Although I have already made it clear that I have not engaged in any illegal activities, certain reporters and media outlets continue to publish malicious articles. In response, I will pursue all possible civil and criminal legal action. If there is any evidence that I engaged in prostitution, I urge that…

i-dle has hit 400 million views on YouTube for the first time! On June 19 at around 11:35 p.m. KST, i-dle’s music video for their 2023 hit song “Queencard” surpassed 400 million views on YouTube, marking the group’s first music video to achieve the feat. i-dle originally released the music video for “Queencard” on May 15, 2023 at 6 p.m. KST, meaning it took just over two years, one month, and four days to reach this milestone. Congratulations to (G)I-DLE! Watch the fun music video for “Queencard” again below:  

SEVENTEEN has won an eighth music show trophy for “THUNDER”! On the June 19 episode of M Countdown, the candidates for first place were SEVENTEEN’s “THUNDER” and BTS’s j-hope’s “Killin’ It Girl” (feat. GloRilla). SEVENTEEN ultimately took the prize with a total of 7,750 points. Congratulations to SEVENTEEN! Watch the winner announcement below! Performers on today’s show included j-hope, NCT’s Doyoung, ITZY, Kang Daniel, ILLIT, izna, Hearts2Hearts, QWER, KISS OF LIFE, B.A.P’s Jung Daehyun, USPEER, KickFlip, HITGS, ARTMS, BE BOYS, NOWZ, NINA, and Kim Wan Sun. Check out their performances below! j-hope – “Killin’ It Girl” (Solo Version) NCT’s Doyoung –…

BLACKPINK’s long-awaited group comeback may finally be approaching! On June 19, JTBC Entertainment News reported that, according to industry insiders, BLACKPINK is set to make their full group comeback in early July. In response, YG Entertainment stated, “We will share details through an official promotion at a later date.” Previously, YG had confirmed that BLACKPINK began filming their new music video on June 6. The shoot—which took place in Korea under the direction of a globally renowned director—has only fueled fans’ excitement for what’s to come. If the group makes their return next month, it will mark BLACKPINK’s first new…

CLOSE YOUR EYES has sat down with ELLE Korea for an interview! Formed through the survival program “PROJECT 7,” CLOSE YOUR EYES consists of the seven members Jeon Minwook, Ma Jingxiang, Jang Yeojun, Kim Sungmin, Song Seungho, Kenshin, and Seo Kyoungbae. The group debuted with their first mini album “ETERNALT” on April 2 and is currently on their first fan meeting tour. First of all, leader Jeon Minwook shared that one of the strengths of CLOSE YOUR EYES is the members’ visuals. He added, “It was when we were filming the music video for our comeback album. Seungho was hurriedly changing outfits and his…

Heading out on a road trip and need a new beat to keep you going? Preparing for a long flight and need some tunes to stay sane? No matter what your situation this summer, we’ve got you covered! Here are some fresh releases to listen to on your journey—and keep on repeat while you’re away so that the good vibes stay! 1. TXT – “Love Language” With a cheerful track that just screams summer and the stunning vocals to match, TXT released this song just in time for the season. The unexpected rap section keeps it from getting too flat,…

Ju Haknyeon has shared a handwritten apology in which he firmly denied the reports of his engaging in prostitution. On June 18, THE BOYZ’s agency ONE HUNDRED announced that Ju Haknyeon would be leaving both the group and the company due to “issues involving Ju Haknyeon’s personal life” that made it “no longer possible for us to maintain trust in him as an artist.” Although the agency did not elaborate on the issues in question, News1 reported earlier in the day that they had obtained a letter of inquiry sent from the Japanese media outlet Shukan Bunshun to ONE HUNDRED…

BTS may be making their long-awaited return next spring! On June 18, the Korea Herald reported that “according to multiple industry insiders, including a source at HYBE,” BTS is preparing to make a full-group comeback in March 2026. Another source based overseas was quoted as saying, “While the exact date hasn’t been set, it is very likely to be mid-March. I heard that they will be returning around the same time as their brother group TXT. It could be BTS first, then TXT, or it could be the other way around.” According to the same report, a different source claimed…

NCT’s Doyoung has won his first music show trophy for his new title track “Memory”! On the June 18 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were ITZY’s “Girls Will Be Girls,” KISS OF LIFE’s “Lips Hip Kiss,” QWER’s “Dear,” Doyoung’s “Memory,” and SEVENTEEN’s “THUNDER.” The trophy ultimately went to Doyoung! Watch a clip of the winner announcement below: Performers on today’s show included KISS OF LIFE, ARTMS, KickFlip, Double 0ne, B.A.P’s Jung Daehyun, XLOV, USPEER, PRIMROSE, HITGS, DIGNITY, and X:IN. Check out their performances below! KISS OF LIFE – “Heart of Gold” and “Lips Hip Kiss” ARTMS…