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Mark your calendars for NOWZ (formerly NOWADAYS)’s first comeback with their new group name! Earlier this month, Cube Entertainment announced that its rookie boy group NOWADAYS, which debuted last year, would be officially changing their name to NOWZ. On June 18 at midnight KST, NOWZ announced the date and details of their first comeback since rebranding under a new name. NOWZ will return with their first-ever mini album, “IGNITION,” on July 9 at 6 p.m. KST. Several hours before announcing their comeback date, NOWZ also released the music video for “Fly to the Youth,” a new pre-release single featuring i-dle’s…

The Seoul High Court has denied the NewJeans members’ appeal and upheld the original decision barring them from engaging in independent activities. Back in March, the Seoul Central District Court granted ADOR’s request for an injunction prohibiting the NewJeans members from carrying out independent entertainment activities, such as signing advertisement contracts without ADOR’s knowledge or approval. At the time, the NewJeans members appealed the ruling through a formal objection, but in April, the Seoul Central District Court denied their objection and reaffirmed the validity of the injunction. The NewJeans members then immediately appealed the injunction decision to the Seoul High…

BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” has set a new record on Billboard’s Hot 100! On June 17 local time, Billboard revealed that “APT.” had held steady at No. 24 in its 34th consecutive week on the Hot 100, which ranks the most popular songs in the United States. “APT.” has now overtaken BTS’s Jimin’s solo hit “Who”—which spent 33 consecutive weeks on the chart following its release last year—to break the record for the longest-charting song by a K-pop artist in Hot 100 history. Outside of the Hot 100, “APT.” swept the No. 4 spot on both Billboard’s Global…

izna has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “BEEP”! On the June 17 episode of “The Show,” the candidates for first place were ARTMS’s “Icarus,” izna’s “BEEP,” and KISS OF LIFE’s “Lips Hip Kiss.” izna ultimately took the win with a total of 7,477 points. Congratulations to izna! Watch their comeback performance and win below: Other performers on today’s show included KISS OF LIFE, ARTMS, Double 0ne, B.A.P’s Jung Daehyun, XLOV, USPEER, HITGS, PRIMROSE, DIGNITY, and X:IN. Check out their performances below! KISS OF LIFE – “Lips Hips Kiss” ARTMS – “BURN” and “Icarus” Double…

aespa is back, and they’re not here to play nice. With their explosive new single “Dirty Work,” the quartet is launching a bold continuation of their ever-evolving sound and story. Just weeks after the success of their full-length album “Armageddon,” they return with a sonic grenade — a track that not only challenges expectations but also deepens their role as one of K-pop’s most dynamic and genre-defying groups.In this deep-dive, we’ll explore the background, meaning, musical direction, fan reactions, visual concepts, and the broader cultural impact of “Dirty Work.” Ready? Let’s go.aespa’s Comeback Blitz: Why “Dirty Work” MattersComing hot on…

PLEDIS Entertainment has issued an update on its ongoing legal actions to protect SEVENTEEN from malicious content and defamatory posts.On June 17, the agency released a statement sharing that suspects identified through previous legal complaints have been referred to the prosecution and are now awaiting judgment. PLEDIS also revealed that it has filed both criminal and civil lawsuits against several accounts on X (formerly Twitter) that repeatedly posted defamatory remarks and false information about the group.Hello, this is PLEDIS Entertainment. To protect the rights and interests of our artist SEVENTEEN, we have been taking legal action and continuously collecting evidence…

BIGHIT MUSIC, the label behind BTS and TXT, has confirmed that its new boy group is gearing up for debut! On June 17, JTBC reported that BIGHIT MUSIC’s highly anticipated rookie boy group is set to debut in August. With just two months to go, the group is reportedly in the final stages of preparations. In response to the report, the agency briefly commented, “BIGHIT MUSIC’s new boy group is currently preparing with the aim of debuting in the third quarter of this year. Details regarding the exact debut date will be announced officially at a later time.” This upcoming…

British luxury fashion house Burberry has officially named Stray Kids’ Seungmin as its new brand ambassador! On June 17, Burberry shared, “Seungmin breaks boundaries in both music and fashion, expressing his unique individuality. His authenticity, creativity, and innovative spirit deeply resonate with Burberry’s creative vision.” Daniel Lee, Burberry’s creative director, also remarked, “We’re thrilled to welcome Seungmin to the Burberry family. His passion and sense of style make us even more excited for what’s to come through our collaboration.” Seungmin commented, “It’s an honor to become an ambassador for Burberry, a brand with such rich heritage and a strong identity.…

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo recently participated in a photo shoot for the fashion magazine ELLE Korea! Following the shoot, an interview was conducted. Jisoo, who says she always finds happiness in small and cute things, shared, “There’s a playground in front of my house, and when the windows are open, I can hear dogs playing and barking as well as kids chattering. Listening to that naturally makes me smile. I try to enjoy the kind of leisurely moments that warm days bring. I feel like I can finally enjoy summer now.” Speaking about BLACKPINK’s upcoming world tour “DEADLINE,” she expressed, “I’m really…

SEVENTEEN’s “THUNDER” is the No. 1 song for the second week in a row. Congratulations to SEVENTEEN! Moving up one spot to No. 2 is IU’s “Never Ending Story.” Moving down one spot to round up the top three is MEOVV’s “HANDS UP” at No. 3. There is only one new song in the top 10 this week. Re-entering our chart at No. 10 this week is Maktub’s “Starting With You.” Recently rising again on charts, “Starting With You” is a tender and heartfelt ballad about the beginning of a new relationship filled with hope, comfort, and a sense of…