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30,000 Bunnies sign petition demanding court dismiss ADOR's injunction case against NewJeans

Thirty-thousand fans of girl group NewJeans, known as Bunnies, signed a petition asking a Seoul court to dismiss the injunction case between the singers and ADOR, arguing that the artists will be exposed to a "hostile environment" at HYBE.

2025-03-12

One Hundred Label acts refuse to appear on KBS shows as conflict escalates

The ongoing conflict between the government-run broadcaster KBS and entertainment agency One Hundred Label is escalating, as the agency’s artists are refusing to participate in KBS's shows.

2025-03-07

Korea nominates SNU Prof. Paik Jin-hyun for International Court of Justice

Korea nominates Paik Jin-hyun for International Court of Justice, marking its first-ever candidacy in history.

2025-03-06

Teen attacker of PPP Rep. Bae Hyun-jin handed suspended prison term

The 16-year-old who attacked People Power Party Rep. Bae Hyun-jin in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, last January was handed a suspended prison sentence.

2025-03-03

Police summon Japanese woman accused of harrassing BTS's Jin at 'Festa' event

Police summoned a Japanese woman in her 50s for investigation after she was accused of harrassing BTS member Jin, Chosun Ilbo reported Thursday.

2025-02-27

K-pop giants beg public not to villainize agencies, NewJeans fans accuse them of taking HYBE's side

Despite what fans might think, K-pop agencies aren’t always the villains, says an alliance of K-pop agencies.

2025-02-27

Jin on Jin: BTS member becomes noodle's new ambassador

BTS's Jin became global brand ambassador for Jin Ramen, with his image featured on product packaging.

2025-02-26

Actor Jeon Hye-jin to return to screens in Genie TV series 'Mother and Mom'

Actor Jeon Hye-jin is making a return to acting with Genie TV’s original series “Mother and Mom." It will be her first project since the death of her husband, late actor Lee Sun-kyun, in December 2023.

2025-02-26

Jin Air plane bound for Okinawa returns to airport after sounds heard from engine area

A Jin Air airplane bound for Japan's Okinawa returned to its departure airport in Busan nearly 90 minutes after takeoff Tuesday, following blast sounds heard from its engine area during departure, officials said.

2025-02-25

K-pop giants rally against NewJeans, group blames HYBE for trying to derail 'debut' as NJZ

As members of girl group NewJeans ready themselves for their “second debut” next month, K-pop industry organizations are saying that the success of NJZ could ruin the whole scene.

2025-02-20