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Sandara Park has directly addressed an unexpected accusation from fellow 2NE1 member Park Bom, firmly denying any involvement with drugs. On Wednesday, Park wrote on her social media account, “I have never used drugs. I wish her well.” Her statement came a day after Park Bom posted a message appearing to express frustration over the drug controversy that once surrounded her. In 2010, Park Bom faced scrutiny after Adderall was shipped to Korea. She explained at the time that the medication had been prescribed for treatment purposes, and prosecutors later decided not to indict her. Park Bom said the prescription was related to treatment for attention deficit disorder. However, she also claimed that “Park Sandara was caught with drugs and that Park Bom was made into a drug addict to cover it up,” drawing attention online. Following the post, some fans left comments on Sandara Park’s social media accounts asking her to clarify the allegations. A person close to Sandara Park told Xportsnews that the claims were “groundless,” adding that the singer was concerned about Park Bom’s

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Tomorrow X Together will release its eighth EP, “7th Year: When the Wind Stopped for a Moment in the Thornbush,” on April 13, marking its first comeback since contract renewal. The group first made the announcement at its "Moa Con" fan concert on Sunday, and released album details Monday through the Weverse fan platform. On Wednesday, it added that it will hold a comeback showcase at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium at 8 p.m. on the day of the album’s release. At the showcase, the quintet wil

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Danielle, the former member of K-pop girl group NewJeans, is set to disappear from an official fan communication platform as the fallout from her high-profile exit from the group continues to escalate. On Tuesday, Phoning — a fan platform jointly operated by NewJeans’ agency Ador and the global fandom service Weverse — announced that it will reorganize certain content on the service. The platform thanked fans for their continued support for NewJeans and explained that the change is part of broader service maintenance. "We deeply appreciate the love and support fans have shown NewJeans," the platform said in an official notice. "While we value the memories that artists and fans have built together, some content will be reorganized to provide better service." As part of the update, chat records involving Danielle will be removed. Fans will be able to access the conversations only until 11 a.m. on April 3. The move comes amid an intensifying dispute between Danielle and Ador following her removal from the group. In December last year, Ador confirmed the return of members Haerin and Hyei

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BTS on Wedneday unveiled the full track list for its fifth studio album, “Arirang,” with the lead single “Swim” anchoring the 14-song record ahead of the group’s highly anticipated comeback. The track list, released through the group’s official social media channels, also includes “Body to Body,” “Hooligan,” “Aliens,” “FYA,” “2.0,” “No. 29,” “Merry Go Round,” “Normal,” “Like Animals,” “They Don’t Know ’Bout Us,” “One More Night,” “Please” and “Into the Sun.” The album reflects BTS’ identity and

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Global K-pop icon BTS on Wednesday unveiled the 14-song track list of its upcoming album, "Arirang" on their social media platforms. The album features a diverse collection of tracks – "SWIM," "Body to Body," "Hooligan," "Aliens," "FYA," "2.0," "No. 29," "Merry Go Round," "NORMAL," "Like Animals," "they don't know 'bout us," "One More Night," "Please" and "Into the Sun." The title track, "SWIM," is described as an upbeat alternative pop song about navigating life's challenges, with lyrics co-written by BTS frontman RM. "Body to Body" celebrates the shared energy of performing for their dedicated fans, while "Hooligan" offers a look back at BTS's journey and "2.0" provides a candid reflection of the seven members' lives at this moment. The group's label, BigHit Music, said the group held songwriting sessions last summer in Los Angeles for the album, in collaboration with star producers like Diplo, Ryan Tedder and El Guincho. "Arirang" marks the group's fifth studio album and first since the 2022 anthology album "Proof." BigHit said the album captures BTS' identity as a group that began i

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SEOUL, March 4 (Yonhap) -- BIGBANG will embark on a global tour later this year ...

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Rapper Changmo will bring hip-hop to one of Seoul's most prominent classical stages this spring, marking an unusual crossover between genres long associated with different cultural spaces. The artist is set to perform "CHANGMO: The Emperor," part of the 2026 Sejong Concert Series, at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts' Grand Theater on May 9 and 10. The roughly 3,000-seat venue, traditionally home to classical performances, will host a large-scale concert combining rap with a live orchestra. Speaking at a press conference held Wednesday at the Sejong Center in central Seoul's Jongno District, Changmo said performing at the venue carried personal significance. "I never imagined the name 'Sejong Center for the Performing Arts' would appear in my career," he said. "When I was young, I played piano and once dreamed about performing in a place like this. After that dream fell apart, I moved on and focused on hip-hop. To return here feels like a great honor." The concert will unfold in four narrative chapters designed to merge classical and hip-hop elements. The opening section, "The Dre

Big Bang will embark on a global tour this year to mark the 20th anniversary of its debut, YG Entertainment announced Wednesday. The tour will feature three members — G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung. The announcement was made at the end of a video posted by YG Entertainment, in which founder and executive producer Yang Hyun-suk confirmed that the group had agreed to hold a series of concerts to celebrate the milestone. “I think the reason people miss Big Bang and wait for their concerts is because

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YG Entertainment said Wednesday it is preparing to debut a new boy group this fall, marking the agency’s first launch of a male idol act since Treasure six years ago. The company revealed the plan through its official blog, stating that it is “preparing a new boy group, targeting fall 2026.” Yang Hyun-suk, YG Entertainment founder and executive producer, hinted at the project last year, saying the agency had been closely evaluating a team of male trainees being considered for debut. “We have bee

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Baby Dont Cry's agency P Nation announced Wednesday that the girl group will bring out its first EP “After Cry” on March 24. The agency uploaded a teaser trailer, dubbed “The Story Begins Here,” which hinted that the new album may be followed by two sets: “We Bloom” and “Beyond the Limit.” The upcoming mini album is the quartet’s first release since the digital single “I Don’t Care” in November. The single entered Melon’s Hot 100 chart. The group debuted last June with the digital single “F Girl

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S.Coups and Mingyu of Seventeen notched No. 1 spot on Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking as a subunit, said agency Pledis Entertainment citing the latest chart. The duo’s first EP “Hype Vibes” returned to the top of the chart after five months, possibly gaining momentum from the success of its ongoing tour “Double Up — Live Party.” The mini album rolled out in September last year and landed atop the daily chart, spending three days at No. 1, before scoring chart-topping debut on its Weekly and Weekly

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Moonbyul of Mamamoo will release a third single, “Rev,” on March 25, her agency RBW Entertainment announced Wednesday. The single comes about four months after her last solo effort, the digital single “S.O.S,” which was followed by her solo concert tour in Asia, “Museum: village of eternal glow.” She kicked it off in Seoul in November and visited five cities in the region: Singapore, Macao, Kaohsiung, Tokyo and Taipei, concluding it in Hong Kong in February. In June, Mamamoo will release a full-

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Illit garnered 300 million streams in Japan with its debut song “Magnetic,” according to Oricon on Wednesday. The group reached the milestone on Sunday, 101 weeks after the single entered Oricon’s Weekly Streaming Ranking. The chart said it was the shortest time for an international female artist. “Magnetic” was released in March 2024 as the lead single from the group's first EP, “Super Real Me.” It exceeded 100 million plays on Oricon’s weekly tally in the shortest time for a female group ever.

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BIGBANG will embark on a global tour later this year to celebrate their 20th anniversary of debut, the head producer of the group's agency said Wednesday. "Having worked together for so long, I am confident we will face no difficulties with the plan. Together, we will do our very best to create a perfect and brilliant concert," Yang Hyun-suk, founder and executive producer of YG Entertainment, said in a video posted on the company's official blog. This marks a significant comeback for the K-pop legend, which debuted in 2006 and became the first-generation K-pop act to achieve worldwide popularity. The group has been on a hiatus since the release of their single "Still Life" in April 2022. The tour will feature members G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung. Early last month, G-Dragon confirmed he would be making his comeback during a fan event in Seoul. "This year, BIGBANG will come back to coincide with our 20th debut anniversary," he said at that time. "As a member, as well as a fan, myself, I am looking forward to it, and so are the other members." Ahead of the tour, the group is also scheduled

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