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The global music industry and the dedicated fanbase of the international girl group KATSEYE are currently navigating a period of significant uncertainty following a series of developments concerning member Manon. While official representatives from HYBE and Geffen Records have yet to issue a definitive statement regarding her permanent status, recent discrepancies in official merchandise and ... Read more

Choi Kisu, known professionally by the mononym KISU, has officially signaled his return to the music industry as an independent solo artist, marking a significant transition in a career that has spanned over a decade. Having originally risen to prominence as a core member and main vocalist of the K-pop boy group 24K, KISU is ... Read more

Shosei Ohira, previously a prominent member of the popular J-Pop group JO1, has officially announced his departure from LAPONE Entertainment and his intention to resume activities as an independent artist. The announcement, made on August 21, 2026, via a newly established X (formerly Twitter) account, marks his return to the public eye after a period ... Read more

Choi Kisu, professionally known as KISU, has officially announced his return to the music industry as an independent solo artist, marking a significant transition from his previous tenure as a core member of the K-pop boy group 24K. After a hiatus necessitated by mandatory military service and a subsequent departure from his long-time agency, Choeun ... Read more

The relationship between SM Entertainment and its expansive roster of global idols has long been characterized by a volatile duality: unparalleled commercial success shadowed by recurring legal friction. On May 15, 2014, this tension reached a critical boiling point when Kris Wu (Wu Yifan), the leader of EXO-M, filed a lawsuit to terminate his contract ... Read more

The landscape of the global K-pop industry is facing a potential shift as new information surfaces regarding the contractual status of Zhou Tzuyu, the Taiwanese member of the world-renowned girl group TWICE. Following initial reports that suggested a possible divergence between the artist and her long-time agency, JYP Entertainment, further investigative details have emerged, pointing ... Read more