Japanese boy band JO1 member Shosei Ohira will leave the group following the expiration of his exclusive contract on May 31, 2026, his agency Lapone Entertainment announced. In a statement released April 27, the agency said Ohira will “cease activities as a member of JO1” once his contract...
&Team, HYBE’s global boy group, has achieved its third consecutive million-selling record with its new album, We on Fire. We on Fire sold 1,090,261 copies on its first day of release, topping South Korea’s Hanteo Chart daily album rankings on April 21. The milestone was announced to the members...
Mino , 33, of K-pop group Winner, has admitted to charges of failing to properly fulfill his duties during his military service. He is accused of negligence while serving as a social service agent at the Mapo Facilities Management Corporation and the Mapo Resident Convenience Facility in Seoul from...
K-pop boy band Treasure recently returned to the Philippines for a one-night concert. Dubbed "Pulse On," fans eagerly trooped to the SM Mall of Asia Arena on April 18 to catch it. During the concert, member Jihoon recalled Treasure’s first performance in Manila in 2022. “We went to Manila...
Moon Sua, t he sister of the late K-pop idol Moonbin of boy band ASTRO, commemorated his third death anniversary on April 19, dropping a cover of Christopher 's "Moments." “It 's been a while, Oppa. You 're curious what song I brought this time, aren 't you? I thought about it...
K-pop boy band TWS dropped the narrative trailer for their upcoming fifth mini-album "No Tragedy," offering a glimpse into its theme. Titled "Opening Sonnet : star-cross’d lovers," the trailer, released on HYBE Labels Official YouTube channel, evokes a sense of curiosity for the narrative that...
SEOUL, South Korea - Kangmin, the youngest member of K-pop boy band Verivery, made his solo debut with "Free Falling," his first solo '‘single album." He is the first member of the group to have a solo debut. “Free Falling” is about Kangmin’s present self as he moves forward,...
K-pop boy group Stray Kids will release a new digital single, titled "Star, Light (Stay)," to mark the eighth anniversary of its debut Wednesday. The track will drop at 1 p.m. to mark the day eight years ago when the group debuted. The release serves as a musical tribute to the group 's...
Heeseung, who recently left K-pop boy band ENHYPEN, spoke out for the first time since announcing his departure from the group. “I’m sure the news came as a surprise, but I’m fine,” he said during a video call with fans on Sunday. The event, scheduled before he announced his exit from the...
Despite the distance between the Philippines and Hungary, Mr. Arkadiusz Jan Tracz—the spouse of the Hungarian ambassador to the Philippines—underscored the deep cultural and traditional ties that the two countries share. Speaking during the “Shared Stories of Hungary and the Philippines:...
Jinho, the eldest member of K-pop boy band Pentagon, has left his agency after the expiration of his contract. On April 15, Cube Entertainment, Pentagon’s agency, announced, “We sincerely thank all the fans who have continuously shown love and support for JINHO of PENTAGON.” “We would...
Filipino band Lily released their new song "Kinakabahan,” described as a burst of pure “kilig.” “We deliberately decided to try something new. We realized our comfort zone was rooted in heartbreak, and we aimed to diversify our live performances, adding a layer of 'kilig' for everyone...
