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SM Entertainment doesn't launch girl groups often, but when it does, the entire industry takes full notice. On Monday, the K-pop powerhouse introduced Hearts2Hearts, its first girl group in four and a half years since aespa — and its largest since Girls' Generation burst onto the K-pop scene nearly two decades ago.
K-pop group ASTRO released its ninth-anniversary single, "Twilight," a track symbolizing a "hopeful future" with fans, Sunday.
Babymonster, the latest girl group from K-pop powerhouse YG Entertainment, is set to make its U.S. television debut as it gears up for its first American tour.
The parents of the members of K-pop group NJZ have accused HYBE Labels Chairman Bang Si-hyuk of interfering with the group's planned concert in Hong Kong, its first event since changing its name from NewJeans. However, the group's label, Ador, refuted the claim.
YEONGJONG ISLAND, Incheon — Inspire Arena marked its first anniversary by reflecting on a year of achievements despite the uncertainty surrounding its recent change in ownership.
Five major Korean music industry associations issued a statement on Wednesday urging the government to enact legislation to prevent tampering practices, an issue that has caused turmoil in the K-pop industry after the ongoing dispute between girl group NJZ, formerly NewJeans, and its agency, Ador.
HYBE Labels Japan, recently rebranded as YX Labels, has launched a local audition show to form a new Japanese K-pop boy band, aiming to select seven finalists from a pool of contestants.
Kim Sae-ron, a former child actor who rose to fame at an early age, was found dead at her home on Sunday. She was 24.
K-pop powerhouse HYBE is ramping up its global expansion with a major rebranding in Japan and a push into Latin America.