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Mnet quadruples down on K-pop content, targets 'Zalpha' fans

As fans emerge as a core growth engine of the global music industry, CJ ENM's content platform Mnet Plus aims to engage both casual and devoted fans by ramping up investments in its original content lineup and interactive content.

2025-10-28

ZeroBaseOne remains stronger than ever despite contract uncertainty

Boy band ZeroBaseOne’s first full-length album, “Never Say Never,” comes at a pivotal moment for the group, which is nearing its expected contract expiration set for January next year amid ongoing contract renewal speculation.

2025-09-01

EVNNE gets bolder with 'flirty' new album

Disbandment often looms over project groups formed through audition programs, and EVNNE, a seven-member boy band consisting of contestants from Mnet’s “Boys Planet” (2023), is no exception.

2025-08-04

EVNNE stays 'cool and chill' among the 'Hot Mess' of life for its 4th EP

EVNNE released its fourth EP “Hot Mess” on Monday as the group’s first new album in eight months since its third EP, “Ride or Die” (2024).

2025-02-10

Mnet plans to launch 'Boys Planet' season two with Chinese and Korean versions

The second season of Mnet's audition program "Boys Planet" is set to launch next year, running simultaneously in two versions, Korean and Chinese, CJ ENM announced on Tuesday.

2024-11-26

ZeroBaseOne prepares never-before-seen performances for first world tour

ZeroBaseOne is assuring fans that its upcoming tour, set to begin next month, will be filled with never-before-seen performances, adding that it will ensure every minute of every show counts for everyone.

2024-08-26

EVNNE to release third EP 'Ride or Die' in June

Rookie boy band EVNNE will release its third EP, “Ride or Die,” on June 17, the band’s agency Jellyfish Entertainment said Wednesday.

2024-05-08

Project boy band TOZ from 'Boys Planet' to make Korean debut in early May

Project boy band TOZ from Mnet’s reality competition show “Boys Planet” (2023) will make its “official” Korean debut on May 2 with its EP “TO my new friends," the band’s agency YY Entertainment said Tuesday.

2024-04-09

Boy band TIOT to make official debut on April 22

Boy band TIOT will make its official debut on April 22. The boy band has been holding "pre-debut" activities since last August with its album "Frame the Blueprint: Prelude to Possibilities" with four members.

2024-03-31

EVNNE aims to show the unexpected in second EP 'Un:SEEN'

K-pop boy band EVNNE's second EP 'Un: SEEN' reveals their journey post-audition program "Boys Planet," expressing their unseen sides with contrasting "rascal" and "vulnerable" themes and hoping for international success.

2024-01-22