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News & Update
C9 Entertainment Announces CIX Disbandment After Seven Years, Members Pursue Solo Paths Amidst Contract Expirations and Military Enlistment
Jakarta – C9 Entertainment, the agency representing the popular K-pop boy group CIX, officially announced the group’s disbandment on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, marking the end of their seven-year journey together. The decision comes as the exclusive contracts of the group’s remaining members conclude, paving the way for individual pursuits and a significant shift in ... Read more
April 29, 2026
Concerts & Tours
KPOP LUX x SBS Super Concert hits The O2 on 22 – 23 September, celebrating 140 years of diplomatic relations between South Korea and the UK
The global music landscape is set to witness a significant cultural milestone as the KPOP LUX x SBS Super Concert arrives at London’s O2 Arena on September 22 and 23, 2023. This large-scale event is not merely a showcase of contemporary musical talent but serves as a formal commemoration of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ... Read more
April 26, 2026
Music Reviews
KATSEYE’s "Touch" Makes Unprecedented Debut on UK Official Singles Chart Nearly Two Years After Release
In a remarkable testament to sustained artistic appeal and the growing global reach of K-pop, the song "Touch" by the multinational girl group KATSEYE has achieved a significant milestone, entering the prestigious United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart for the first time. The debut, which occurred on April 24th, marks nearly two years since the track’s ... Read more
April 26, 2026
Interviews & Editorials
Dsign Music Reflects on Fifteen Years of Shaping the K-pop Soundscape from SNSD to TWICE
The landscape of global pop music underwent a seismic shift in 2009 when a catchy, synthesizer-heavy track titled "Genie" (Tell Me Your Wish) propelled the South Korean girl group Girls’ Generation to international stardom. Behind the scenes of this cultural phenomenon was Dsign Music, a Norwegian songwriting and production collective that has since become one ... Read more
April 25, 2026
Breaking News
K-Pop Idol Calls Out Agency For “Working Her Like A Horse” For 12 Years, No Rest
Former SISTAR member Soyou has candidly addressed the rigorous demands and relentless schedule she endured during her extensive 12-year tenure under her former management, Starship Entertainment. Her recent remarks have reignited critical discussions within the K-Pop industry concerning artist welfare, labor practices, and the intense pressures faced by idols behind the glossy facade of stardom. ... Read more
April 25, 2026
Breaking News
I Pushed Her Byeon Woo Seok Apologizes To IU For Actions From 10 Years Ago
A recent reunion on the popular Yoo In Radio YouTube channel on April 22, 2026, brought together two prominent figures in the Korean entertainment industry, Byeon Woo Seok and IU, leading to a candid and heartfelt moment where actor Byeon Woo Seok publicly addressed and apologized for a past action during a filming collaboration with ... Read more
April 23, 2026