The Boyz have secured a court ruling in their favor in an ongoing contract dispute with their agency One Hundred Label, with both sides issuing contrasting statements over the decision. According to attorney Kim Mun-hui of law firm Yulchon, a Seoul court granted an injunction suspending the validity of their exclusive contracts. “The court confirmed that the exclusive contracts between the artists and the agency have been validly terminated and are no longer in effect,” Kim said in a statement i

Lucas, a former member of NCT, has ended his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment, the agency announced Friday. In a statement released via global fan community Weverse, SM Entertainment said its contract with the artist “officially concluded as of April 24.” “We sincerely thank fans for the great love and support they have shown Lucas,” the agency said. “We will cherish the time we have shared with Lucas, from his trainee days to his various activities following his debut, and we will suppo

KATSEYE is set to touch down in Korea this week, riding a surge of global momentum and bringing its latest hit to domestic music shows, its agency said Wednesday. According to HYBE, the group arrives Friday via Incheon International Airport and will begin its official schedule with a fan signing event, followed by appearances on local music programs. The visit comes as the group's newest song, “PINKY UP,” gains traction worldwide, propelled by a distinctive performance anchored by a raised pinky gesture, synchronized pivot movements and high-energy choreography. The routine features jump bounces, forceful stamping steps and intricate hand movements that have helped fuel the song’s viral appeal. The track debuted at No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also reached No. 14 on the Official Singles Top 100 in the United Kingdom for the week of April 17 to April 23, marking the group’s highest ranking on the chart. On Spotify’s Weekly Top Songs Global chart for April 10 to April 16, it placed No. 18. The choreography has spread rapidly across social media, with prominent creato

Actor and 2PM member Ok Taec-yeon married his noncelebrity partner of 10 years in a private ceremony Friday, featuring a full reunion of the K-pop group. The wedding took place at the Shilla Hotel in central Seoul. The bride is four years his junior. The couple invited only family members and close friends to the event. All members of 2PM attended the wedding and performed a congratulatory song. Bandmate Hwang Chan-sung served as the master of ceremonies. The wedding makes Ok the second member of 2PM to marry, following Hwang. Ok publicly acknowledged the relationship in 2020 after casual photos of the couple leaked online. Five years later, last November, he announced his marriage through a handwritten letter. "I have promised to spend my life with a person who understood and believed in me for a long time," Ok said at the time of the announcement. "We'll walk through life together, always supporting each other." Ok also publicly expressed his affection for his partner at the KBS Drama Awards that same year. After winning a Best Actor award, he publicly declared, "I love you, Ji-hye." Ok

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