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Fromis_9 Jiwon Sparks Industry-Wide Debate After Revealing Eight-Year Wait for First Significant Paycheck Under Major Labels
Park Ji-won, a prominent member of the K-pop girl group fromis_9, has brought the long-standing issue of idol compensation into the spotlight following a candid revelation regarding her financial journey. During a recent appearance on the popular web variety series Workdoll, Jiwon disclosed that despite her consistent activity in the music industry since her debut, ... Read more
June 18, 2026
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K-Pop Industry Sees Significant Activity in Late May 2026: Debuts, Comebacks, and Key Announcements
The dynamic landscape of the South Korean music industry experienced a period of intense activity between May 18 and May 24, 2026, marked by significant artist debuts, highly anticipated comebacks, and critical industry developments. This week underscored the K-pop sector’s relentless pace, its expanding global reach, and the continuous evolution of its operational and legal ... Read more
June 17, 2026
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SB Week in Review: June 1-7, 2026 – K-Pop’s Dynamic Momentum Continues with Chart-Topping Returns and Industry-Defining Announcements
The week of June 1st to June 7th, 2026, proved to be another period of significant activity within the global K-Pop landscape, marked by highly anticipated comebacks, strategic industry announcements, and continued shifts in global music consumption. This edition of SB Week in Review delves into the key events that shaped the past seven days, ... Read more
June 16, 2026
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(G)I-DLE’s "Crow" Fails to Enter Melon’s Main Chart, Sparking Industry Discussion on Digital Performance Shifts
The K-pop landscape was met with surprise and considerable discussion following the unexpectedly subdued debut of (G)I-DLE’s latest single, “Crow,” on major South Korean music charts. Released as a pre-release track, "Crow" notably failed to secure a spot on Melon’s highly influential main chart, a significant deviation from the group’s established reputation as a formidable ... Read more
June 16, 2026
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K-Pop Industry Buzzes with Anticipated Comebacks, Major Debuts, and Evolving Artist-Agency Dynamics in Late May
The final week of May 2026, spanning from May 25th to May 31st, proved to be a dynamic period for the global K-pop industry, marked by a highly anticipated return, several significant debuts, and ongoing discussions surrounding artist welfare and international market expansion. Dominating headlines was the much-speculated comeback of the girl group Fifty Fifty, ... Read more
June 16, 2026
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K-pop Industry Navigates Major Comebacks, High-Profile Legal Verdicts, and Shocking Celebrity Relationship News in Week of July 8-14, 2026
The second week of July 2026, spanning from the 8th to the 14th, proved to be a period of significant dynamism and emotional resonance within the South Korean entertainment industry. As chronicled in the latest "SB Week in Review," the landscape was marked by a blend of highly anticipated musical releases, culminating in a major ... Read more
June 15, 2026