JYP Entertainment has issued a new statement and warning regarding its legal action on behalf of Stray Kids. On December 27 KST, the agency released the following statement in English: Hello, this is JYPE. As previously announced on multiple occasions, our company is pursuing firm legal measures to protect the rights and interests of our…
The Supreme Court has finalized a prison sentence of 3 1/2 years for Taeil, a former member of the popular K-pop boy band NCT, for sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman, legal officials said Saturday. The court on Friday upheld a lower court's ruling that found the 31-year-old singer and two accomplices, identified only as his friends, guilty of a special quasi-rape charge, dismissing their final appeal, the officials said. The charge applies when two or more people assault a victim who is un
“BOYS II PLANET” spin-off “PLANET C : HOME RACE” has aired its final episode! “PLANET C : HOME RACE” featured 18 contestants from PLANET C on “BOYS II PLANET” who did not make it to the final group, competing for another chance to debut. The live finale on December 27 featured the announcement of the…
Three leading visuals of Korea’s fourth-generation girl groups — Jang Won-young of IVE, Karina of aespa and Sullyoon of NMIXX — drew attention at the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon music festival's red carpet, where their contrasting styles and strong star presence sparked buzz among fans and viewers online. The music festival took place at Inspire Arena in Incheon on Dec. 25, bringing together top K-pop acts for one of the industry’s biggest holiday season broadcasts. Ahead of the main program, the red carpet became a focal point as the three idols, often referred to in Korea as a “visual top trio” of their generation, posed for photographers. Jang and Sullyoon appeared in outfits inspired by the Christmas mood, pairing soft colors and festive styling with their signature images. Karina presented a refined look in a classic evening dress, receiving a strong response from fans who praised her graceful styling and charismatic stage persona. On social media, photos and clips from the red carpet circulated quickly, with many users highlighting the “visual chemistry” among the three
Warning: mentions of sexual assault. The Supreme Court has upheld the original ruling against former NCT member Taeil. Back in July, Taeil and his two co-defendants, Mr. Lee and Mr. Hong, were sentenced to three years and six months in prison each for violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes…
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from November 27 to December 27. BTS continued their reign at the top of the list with a brand…
