Dec 8, 20257:29 AM
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Allday Project drops 1st EP
SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- Rookie sensation Allday Project will release its first...
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Dec 8, 20259:07 AM
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Is K-pop really ready for LGBTQ+ visibility?
With Cocona of the Japanese group XG — who trained and debuted through the K-pop system — revealing on Saturday that they are transmasculine non-binary, the K-pop scene now counts at least four idols who have publicly come out this year. The streak of disclosures may suggest that the traditionally conservative K-pop system, along with Korean society, is finally warming to LGBTQ+ visibility. But industry insiders say the landscape is far more complicated. Lara and Megan of Katseye, a multinationa
Dec 8, 20257:57 AM
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Allday Project drops 1st EP
Rookie sensation Allday Project will release its first EP, "Allday Project," on Monday, the group's agency said. The Black Label said Thursday the album, set for release at 6 p.m., features six tracks, including the prerelease single "One More Time" and the lead track "Look at Me." The five-member co-ed group composed of Annie, Tarzzan, Bailey, Woochan and Youngseo rose to prominence when its debut single, "Famous," topped major domestic music charts upon its release. The group has continued to build momentum with the prerelease track "One More Time," released Nov. 17, climbing as high as No. 2 on Melon's Top 100 chart.
Dec 8, 20253:46 PM
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NMIXX Announces First Stops For World Tour “EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER”
NMIXX is embarking on their first world tour “EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER”! On December 9, the Europe and North America stops were announced for NMIXX’s world tour “EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER,” which kicked off last month in Korea. NMIXX will begin their tour in Europe in March 2026 and continue through North America. Check out… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 202512:23 PM
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Watch: Ong Seong Wu, Han Ji Hyeon, Kim Min Kyu, Kang Han Na, And More Explore Love In All Its Many Shapes In “Love : Track”
KBS2’s upcoming short-form drama project “Love : Track” has released a new teaser! “Love Track” is a romance anthology featuring 10 different love stories, each with its own unique tone and charm. The new teaser opens with the phrase, “Ten love stories in ten different forms,” before unfolding key scenes from each episode. From couples… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20256:21 AM
(LEAD) Comedian Park Na-rae suspends TV activities amid abuse, illegal medical allegations
SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- Comedian Park Na-rae said Monday she will suspend all ...
Dec 8, 20256:17 AM
Comedian Park Na-rae suspends TV activities amid abuse, illegal medical allegations
Comedian Park Na-rae said Monday she will suspend all broadcasting activities amid escalating allegations of abuse against her former managers and claims she received illegal medical treatment. Park, a prominent TV personality on MBC's hit variety show "I Live Alone," announced on social media that she had "decided to halt broadcasting activities until everything is clearly resolved," saying she could not continue "causing trouble to the program and colleagues." She accordingly is expected to step down from her roles on several television programs, including "I Live Alone" and tvN's "Amazing Saturday." Her decision comes days after the 40-year-old star became embroiled in controversy when two former managers accused her of verbal abuse, physical assaults and making them perform tasks unrelated to her official schedules. On Saturday, Park's agency had filed a countercomplaint with the police, alleging the two sought money through false claims and blackmail. Park's side also said it was preparing a separate complaint against at least one ex-manager for suspected embezzlement and denied alle
Dec 8, 20255:38 AM
Comedian Park Na-rae suspends TV activities amid abuse, illegal medical allegations
SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- Comedian Park Na-rae said Monday she will suspend all ...
Dec 8, 20254:50 AM
Alexa set for 2026 Melodifestivalen debut, first K-pop act in Sweden’s music competition
Alexa, known to Korean audiences from the 2018 survival show "Produce 48" and as the winner of the American Song Contest 2022, has officially joined the Melodifestivalen 2026 lineup. Her participation marks the first time a full K-pop act will compete in Melodifestivalen, Sweden’s most-watched music competition and the national qualifier for the Eurovision Song Contest. According to Melodifestivalen's official website on Monday, the K-pop artist, whose Korean name is Kim Seri, will compete with
Dec 8, 20253:02 AM
Twice announces historic debut at Japan National Stadium
Twice will become the first international artist to have a stand-alone show at the Japan National Stadium, according to label JYP Entertainment on Monday. The group added three shows at the venue, slated for April, to its ongoing world tour, “This Is For.” The stadium can accommodate up to 80,000 spectators. The nonet hinted at the stadium debut in September at its Tokyo Dome concert, the last stop of the Japan leg, which attracted 400,000 total concertgoers. The group went live at four major do
Dec 8, 20252:37 AM
Kang Daniel to drop special album before enlistment
Kang Daniel is set to roll out a special album on Dec. 12, his agency ARA announced Sunday. The album “Pulsephase” will be the last set he will be releasing before he enlists early next year. He will also hold a fan concert, “Runway: Walk to Daniel,” on Dec. 13, where he will perform the new tracks live. In January, the musician will unveil the concert film “Hold Your Breath.” The film captures scenes from his concerts in Seoul as well as those from his tour in Europe, from 2024 and 2025. It wil
Dec 8, 20252:04 AM
Close Your Eyes announces 1st concert in Korea
Boy group Close Your Eyes is planning to hold its first stand-alone concert on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 in Seoul, its agency Uncore said Sunday. The two Seoul shows will be followed by four shows in three cities in Japan — Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka — through February, under the title “Beyond Your Eyes.” The seven-piece act wrapped up promotions for its third EP “Blackout” last week. The main track “X,” an R&B dance tune, earned it a trophy from a domestic television music chart show. The six-track mini
Dec 8, 20251:59 AM
'Demon Hunters' soundtrack, Stray Kids album rank No. 3, No. 4 on Billboard chart
The soundtrack of the Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" and boy group Stray Kids' new album "Do It" have both secured places in the top 10 of the U.S. Billboard main albums chart this week. Billboard said on Sunday (U.S. time) that the "Kpop Demon Hunters" soundtrack climbed two spots to No. 3 on the Billboard 200, compared with the previous week. Stray Kids' "Do It," which entered the chart at No. 1 a week earlier, slipped three places to No. 4. The K-pop octet had already set a milest
Dec 8, 20251:39 AM
GOT7’s Jinyoung to release Christmas single
Jinyoung of GOT7 will drop a solo digital single on Dec. 10, his agency BH Entertainment announced Monday. He will release “Christmas Fever” in time for the holiday season. He participated in writing the lyrics that portray the excitement and happiness of the season. Jinyoung has one physical single and a mini album under his belt as a soloist: “Dive” from 2021 and “Chapter 0: With” from 2023, respectively. He has been focusing on acting recently, playing the male lead in the drama “Our Unwritte
Dec 8, 20251:17 AM
'KPop Demon Hunters' soundtrack, Stray Kids album rank No. 3, No. 4 on Billboard chart
The soundtrack of the Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" and boy group Stray Kids' new album "Do It" have both secured places in the top 10 of the U.S. Billboard main albums chart this week. Billboard said on Sunday (U.S. time) that the "Kpop Demon Hunters" soundtrack climbed two spots to No. 3 on the Billboard 200, compared with the previous week. Stray Kids' "Do It," which entered the chart at No. 1 a week earlier, slipped three places to No. 4. The K-pop octet had already set a milestone by sending eight consecutive albums to the top of the Billboard 200, a rare feat for any act on the chart. This week's No. 1 went to U.S. pop star Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl," which has now spent a total of eight non-consecutive weeks on the top. The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums of the week in the United States, measured by equivalent album units, comprising physical album sales, track equivalent albums and streaming equivalent albums. During the latest tracking period, the animation soundtrack earned the equivalent of 66,000 album units, while Stray Kids' "Do It" gene
Dec 8, 202512:53 AM
'Demon Hunters' soundtrack, Stray Kids album rank No. 3, No. 4 on Billboard chart
SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- The soundtrack of the Netflix animated film "KPop Demo...
Dec 8, 202511:23 AM
Hahm Eun Jung, Oh Hyun Kyung, Yoon Sun Woo, And More Become Entangled In A Web Of Revenge And Desire In “First Man”
MBC’s upcoming new daily drama “First Man” has unveiled its main poster! “First Man” is a revenge drama about two women whose lives become fatally intertwined—one who lives another person’s life for the sake of revenge and another who steals someone else’s life in pursuit of her own desires. The newly released main poster offers… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20259:35 AM
Park Yu Rim Begins Chasing The Truth After A Student’s Mysterious Death In New Short Drama
tvN’s new short drama “Ho Soo That Day” (literal title) has unveiled new stills ahead of tonight’s broadcast! “Ho Soo That Day” tells the story of Mo Seong Yeon (Park Yu Rim), a teacher who begins pursuing the truth behind a tragic incident after one of her students dies during the brief 10 minutes she… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20259:22 AM
Kim Se Jeong Announces Winter Comeback With 1st Single Album
Get ready for new music from Kim Se Jeong! On December 8, Kim Se Jeong unveiled a teaser for her first single album “Solar System” (literal title), which is set to be released on December 17 at 6 p.m. KST. Kim Se Jeong is currently starring in MBC’s on-air historical drama “Moon River.” She also… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20258:49 AM
Koo Kyo Hwan’s And Mun Ka Young’s Eyes No Longer Meet In New Film “Once We Were Us” Posters
Upcoming film “Once We Were Us” has unveiled heart-wrenching new posters! “Once We Were Us” tells the story of Eun Ho (Koo Kyo Hwan) and Jung Won (Mun Ka Young), who once shared a passionate love, as they unexpectedly reunite after 10 years and revisit memories of their past. The film is a remake of… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20258:21 AM
Kim Hee Sun And Kim Young Ah Have A Tense Confrontation In “No Next Life”
TV CHOSUN’s “No Next Life” has shared a sneak peek of its upcoming episode! “No Next Life” is a comedy starring Kim Hee Sun, Han Hye Jin, and Jin Seo Yeon as three 41-year-old women who are worn out from the daily grind of parenting and work. As the three friends each set out on… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20258:03 AM
Yoon Kye Sang Gets Closer To Uncovering Who Is Behind The Explosions In His Neighborhood In “Heroes Next Door”
“Heroes Next Door” has unveiled new stills ahead of tonight’s broadcast! “Heroes Next Door” follows the thrilling and comedic story of former special forces soldiers who reunite—not to protect the nation or fight for world peace—but to defend their families and their neighborhood. Spoilers Previously on “Heroes Next Door,” Defense Minister Kim Seok Jun (Jo… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20257:57 AM
Kim Hee Sun Intervenes As Her Husband Yoon Bak Is Grabbed By The Collar In “No Next Life”
TV CHOSUN’s “No Next Life” has shared new stills from its upcoming episode! “No Next Life” is a comedy starring Kim Hee Sun, Han Hye Jin, and Jin Seo Yeon as three 41-year-old women who are worn out from the daily grind of parenting and work. As the three friends each set out on new… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20257:46 AM
Lee Jae Wook, Choi Sung Eun, And Kim Gun Woo Say Goodbye With Warm Final Thoughts On “Last Summer”
Lee Jae Wook, Choi Sung Eun, and Kim Gun Woo have shared their warm final thoughts following the conclusion of “Last Summer”! “Last Summer” is a romance drama about a pair of childhood friends who discover the long-buried truth about their first love. Lee Jae Wook stars as Baek Do Ha, a talented architect, while… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20257:40 AM
Baekho Announces Military Enlistment Date
Baekho will be enlisting in the military at the end of this month! On December 8, TEAM BAEKHO announced Baekho’s military enlistment through the following official statement: Hello, this is TEAM BAEKHO. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to dOnO for always loving Baekho and share information regarding his military enlistment. Baekho will… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20257:28 AM
Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2025, December Week 1
ALLDAY PROJECT’s “ONE MORE TIME” moves up two spots to become the new No. 1 song this week. Congratulations to ALLDAY PROJECT! Last week’s No. 1 song, LE SSERAFIM’s “SPAGHETTI (feat. j-hope),” dropped one spot to No. 2. Four songs newly entered the top 10 this week. Debuting at No. 3 is ILLIT’s “NOT CUTE… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20257:24 AM
Park Na Rae’s Programs “Home Alone,” “Where Is My Home,” And “Amazing Saturday” Release Statements Regarding Her Departure
Park Na Rae has stepped down from her variety shows. Last week, it was revealed that two of Park Na Rae’s former managers filed criminal charges against Park Na Rae for workplace harassment, aggravated assault, proxy prescriptions, and unpaid production expenses. Park Na Rae’s agency denied all charges and filed a countersuit against the former managers. Park… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20256:15 AM
Lee Min Ho And Mun Ka Young In Talks For New Historical Romance Drama
Lee Min Ho and Mun Ka Young may star in a new drama together! On December 8, a media outlet reported that actors Lee Min Ho and Mun Ka Young will star in the new romance sageuk drama “Scent of the Night” (literal title). In response to the report, both Lee Min Ho’s and Mun… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20256:10 AM
NCT’s Doyoung And Jungwoo Enlist With Heartwarming Support From Members
NCT’s Doyoung and Jungwoo are enlisting in the military! Earlier in October, SM Entertainment announced that Doyoung will enlist as an active duty soldier of the Army and that Jungwoo will enlist in the Army Band on December 8. On December 8, Doyoung and Jungwoo took photos at their respective enlistment locations with the members… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20255:24 AM
EVNNE Announces Yoo Seungeon And Ji Yunseo’s Departure From Group
EVNNE will be restructured as a five-member group. Last month, it was announced that multiple EVNNE members agreed to enter a new contract fully managed by Jellyfish Entertainment following their contract expiration without specific details about the members. On December 8, it was revealed that Yoo Seungeon and Ji Yunseo are concluding their activities with… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20254:18 AM
Han So Hee Dreams To Break Free From Her Harsh Life In New Film “Project Y”
“Project Y” has unveiled new stills featuring Han So Hee! Set against the backdrop of Seoul’s glamorous Gangnam district, “Project Y” is a crime film that follows Mi Seon (Han So Hee) and Do Kyung (Jeon Jong Seo), two close friends who have nothing but each other. Desperate to escape their harsh reality, they plot… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20252:56 AM
Park Na Rae Issues Apology Regarding Recent Allegations + Announces Temporary Hiatus
Comedienne Park Na Rae has released an apology for the recent controversy involving her former managers. Last week, it was revealed that two of Park Na Rae’s former managers filed criminal charges against Park Na Rae for workplace harassment, aggravated assault, proxy prescriptions, and unpaid production expenses. Park Na Rae’s agency denied all charges and… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20252:40 AM
7 MBC Dramas To Look Forward To In 2026
MBC has unveiled its exciting K-drama lineup for 2026! Earlier on December 4, Korean broadcasting station MBC revealed its exciting lineup of upcoming K-dramas, ranging from romance dramas to comedy, thriller, and sports. Having impressed in 2025 with numerous hit projects including “Motel California,” “Undercover High School,” “Moon River,” and more, viewers are already anticipating… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 20252:28 AM
Cha Seo Won Is A Seemingly Perfect Lawyer In New Drama “Spring Fever”
tvN’s upcoming drama “Spring Fever” has unveiled new stills featuring Cha Seo Won in character! “Spring Fever” is a heartwarming romantic comedy about the love story between Yoon Bom (Lee Joo Bin), an emotionally cold high school teacher, and Seon Jae Gyu (Ahn Bo Hyun), the passionate man who melts her frozen heart. Cha Seo… The post appeared first on .
Dec 8, 202512:05 AM
“Pro Bono” And “Surely Tomorrow” Ratings Rise For 2nd Episodes
The weekend drama ratings battle is heating up! On December 8, both tvN’s “Pro Bono” and JTBC’s “Surely Tomorrow” saw increases in viewership for their second episodes. According to Nielsen Korea, “Pro Bono” jumped nearly 2 percentage points to an average nationwide rating of 6.2 percent for its second episode, taking first place in its… The post appeared first on .