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Upcoming Netflix series will follow creation of new HYBE K-pop group

Netflix will create a new series showing the creation of a new HYBE group to follow in the footsteps of global project Katseye, the K-pop powerhouse said Wednesday.

2026-01-21

Just in: Seven vampires are on the run — and Enhypen invites you to join them

With its seventh EP, “The Sin: Vanish,” Enhypen takes a bold and witty step toward widening that door. The release marks the group’s latest musical and visual experiment and doubles down on what it does best: immersive, addictive storytelling.

2026-01-16

Sakura to launch yarn craft kits, accessories in collaboration with Couturier

Le Sserafim member Sakura will launch a line of yarn craft kits and accessories with Couturier as the new ambassador of the handcraft brand under Japanese lifestyle and fashion firm Felissimo, her agency Source Music said Tuesday.

2026-01-13

'I fought till the very end': Ex-NewJeans member Danielle breaks silence

Former NewJeans member Danielle stressed that she “fought till the very end” to remain with the group during an emotional livestream held amid a high-profile lawsuit with her former agency, ADOR.

2026-01-12

HYBE America appoints new President of Music

HYBE America has appointed Ethiopia Habtemariam, former chairwoman and CEO of Motown Records, as the President of Music, the K-pop powerhouse said Friday.

2026-01-09

Katseye's 'Internet Girl' to debut Thursday at midnight in U.S.

Katseye will release its new track “Internet Girl” at midnight on Thursday in the U.S., weeks after the girl group teased the song at a concert on their North American tour.

2026-01-01

New year, new opportunity for K-pop in China in 2026?

In the fall of 2025, it seemed only a matter of time before K-pop found its way back to mainland China — until it became clear that hopes had risen too soon. Now, optimism is resurfacing, albeit cautiously.

2026-01-01

BTS's Jimin, V and Jungkook named to Korea's top 100 richest shareholders under 30 list

Boy band BTS members Jimin, V and Jungkook were named on the list of Korea’s top 100 richest shareholders under the age of 30. As of Friday, each member holds 68,385 shares HYBE, valued at approximately 21.4 billion won ($14.8 million).

2025-12-25

BTS's RM voices disappointment with HYBE over lack of support

RM, the leader of boy band BTS, voiced disappointment with HYBE over what he perceived as a lack of support from the company.

2025-12-22

BTS's 2017 track 'Anpanman' finds chart resurgence almost 8 years after release

Boy band BTS's 2017 hip-hop track "Anpanman" is climbing up the charts almost eight years after its release, with the septet's fans getting ready to welcome back for its highly anticipated comeback track and world tour next spring.

2025-12-17