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The controversy arrives at a delicate juncture for THE BOYZ. Recently, reports surfaced that nine members of the eleven-member ensemble—Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, and Eric—formally notified ONE HUNDRED of their intent to terminate their exclusive contracts. This move marks a definitive fracture between the artists and the corporate entities currently overseeing ... Read more

The relationship between SM Entertainment and its extensive roster of artists has historically been characterized by a volatile mixture of record-breaking success and high-profile legal friction. In the landscape of the South Korean music industry, the term "slave contract" has frequently surfaced in tandem with the agency’s name, signaling a recurring systemic tension regarding artist ... Read more

The second week of July 2026 unfolded as a dynamic period in South Korea, marked by a torrent of highly anticipated K-Pop comebacks and debuts, alongside significant developments in the entertainment world’s personal and legal spheres. From chart-topping musical releases that captivated global audiences to the surprising announcement of a long-standing celebrity relationship’s conclusion and ... Read more

The transition from 2014 to 2015 marks a pivotal moment in the history of the Korean music industry, characterized by a complex intersection of unprecedented global growth and internal systemic crises. While the "Hallyu" or Korean Wave continued to expand its footprint across the Americas, Europe, and Southeast Asia throughout 2014, the year was simultaneously ... Read more

A complex and unprecedented case involving a prominent Taiwanese actress, a director, and the unique circumstances surrounding the conception and impending birth of their child has ignited a fervent public and legal debate across Taiwan. The situation, brought to light during an awards ceremony, centers on actress Ray Tseng and her wife, director Hung Chien ... Read more

The second week of July 2026 concluded with a confluence of significant events shaping South Korea’s entertainment and legal spheres, marked by the unexpected dissolution of a long-standing celebrity relationship, the final verdict in a high-profile attempted robbery case involving an actress, and a vibrant stream of K-pop comebacks and new releases that underscored the ... Read more