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BTS members Jungkook and V – through their label Big Hit Music – have filed a ₩90million (almost £52,000) lawsuit against infamous Korean YouTube channel Sojang, for damages from alleged defamation and slander.According to Star News, who was among the first to break the news on August 16, the lawsuit was filed against the anonymised owner of Sojang in March, with its first hearing scheduled for August 23, months after it was first brought to the court’s attention. Big Hit Music has made its commitment to taking legal action against malicious commenters public for several years, however only first directly mentioned Sojang in a statement in June 2023.“In 2022, we sued Sojang for defamation and obstruction of business, however later received a decision from the court to suspend the investigation.

SEVENTEEN have announced the upcoming release of a new full-length album, which will be in celebration of their 10th anniversary this May.South Korean news outlet Star News reported on March 24 that the K-pop boyband are due to release a new studio album on May 26, the 10th anniversary of their debut. The as-yet-untitled record would be their fourth studio album so far, with the most recent being 2022’s ‘Face the Sun’, featuring title track ‘Hot’.Although details about the new project remain sparse, their label Pledis Entertainment confirmed that all 13 members of the band were involved in the album’s creation and recording.

Prince Harry may be thought of by some as a “disaster tourist,” but at least he made one elderly man’s sweet-toothed dream come true.

NCT member and soloist Jaehyun has confirmed his plans to enlist for mandatory military service later this year.On September 26, Star News reported that the K-pop idol will enlist later this year on November 4. Shortly after the news broke, SM Entertainment released a statement on Wevers that confirmed the singer’s enlistment date.“NCT’s Jaehyun has applied to join the army military band, and received a notice of acceptance from the Military Manpower Administration today,” said the agency.

Sony Pictures Networks India has named Disney+ Hotstar content chief Gaurav Banerjee as its new Managing Director and CEO.

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has confirmed Gaurav Banerjee as its new managing director and CEO. He will take the reins on or before Aug. 26, pending approvals.

Kep1er will reportedly disband in July after discussions about a potential contract extension fall through.Today (April 25), South Korean news outlet Star News reported that Kep1er will disband in July as originally scheduled, with the members returning back to their respective agencies thereafter. The K-pop act were in discussions for a contract extension earlier this month, according to Dispatch.The temporary girl group – comprising Yujin, Xiaoting, Mashiro, Chaehyun, Dayeon, Hikaru, Huening Bahiyyih, Youngeun and Yeseo – were formed through the 2021 reality show Girls Planet 999 and had a contract for two years and six months.Per Star News, the girl group will release new music and hold a concert to bid their fans farewell before their official disbandment.

SHINee singer Taemin has officially signed with Big Planet Made, shortly after leaving longtime agency SM Entertainment.Big Planet Made announced today (April 1) in a statement to South Korean outlet Star News that the company has “signed an exclusive contract with singer Taemin, who is unparalleled in his activities both as SHINee’s main dancer and as a solo artist”, per Soompi. “We will actively support Taemin’s wide range of activities in his music career, and we will do our utmost so that he can soar in broader places and in a variety of directions.

EXID, Apink and more, has died. He was 41 years old.The noted K-pop producer’s passing was reported today (February 23) by Yonhap News, as well as other South Korean media outlets, including TenAsia and Star News.

EDAM Entertainment has confirmed that BTS member V will star in a new music video by singer-songwriter IU.Today (December 5), South Korean news outlet Star News reported that BTS member V would star as the male lead in an upcoming music video by singer-songwriter IU.IU’s agency, EDAM Entertainment, later responded to the report in a statement to The Kyunghyang Shinmun. The agency confirmed that “IU [has] completed filming her music video with BTS’ V”, as translated by Soompi.EDAM Entertainment also announced that the singer is currently working on her new album “with the aim to be released in the first half [of 2024]”.

Star News earlier today (November 10), the singer had passed away on Wednesday, November 8. The cause of her death was unspecified.Nahee’s funeral was reportedly held today at the Central Funeral Hall in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do.Fans of the singer have taken to her most recent Instagram post, uploaded just hours before her death, to pay tribute to Nahee.Many wrote condolence messages to the singer and her loved ones, while others expressed their regret for only discovering her music after hearing of her passing.A post shared by 나히(Nahee) (@im_na._.hee)Back in July, Nahee released her electronic pop track ‘Rose’, which she dedicated to her fans.“I’d like to call the songs I have released up until now ‘roses’.

Jini, previously known as Jinni during her time as a member of NMIXX, has seemingly hinted a new solo music in a new TikTok post.On September 3, the K-pop idol released a TikTok video that feature different moments from her life. Notably, the clip featured footage of her in a recording studio and practicing choreography moves in a dance studio.The video is also soundtracked by what appears to be an unreleased song from the singer.

Seulgi of girl group Red Velvet has renewed her contract with K-pop agency SM Entertainment.On August 21, South Korean news outlet Star News reported that Seulgi had decided to review her contract with SM Entertainment. The news was confirmed the next day (August 22) by the K-pop agency.In a statement to Xportnews, as translated by Koreaboo, SM Entertainment said: “We have renewed our contract with Seulgi.” This is the second time the K-pop idol has renewed her contract with the entertainment company, after first re-signing in 2021 alongside her fellow Red Velvet members.Seulgi’s decision to renew her contract with SM Entertainment comes after a tumultuous year for the K-pop agency, which saw a number of long-time artists leave the label.

LOONA member Chuu in her contract lawsuit against Blockberry Creative.Today (August 17), several South Korean news outlets reported that the 23-year-old idol has won her lawsuit against the K-pop agency over her exclusive contract. Chuu had initially filed for a provisional injunction to suspend her contract with Blockberry in January 2022, which was accepted by the court.The 12th Civil Division of the Seoul Northern District Court has now officially nullified her contract with the agency.

Baekhyun, Xiumin and Chen have reportedly revolved their differences with K-pop agency SM Entertainment over their contracts.Today (June 19), South Korean news outlets Star News and Kpop Herald reported that SM Entertainment and EXO’s Baekhyun, Xiumin and Chen have worked out issues over the K-pop idols’ contracts.Earlier this month, the trio had filed to terminate their contracts with the agency over alleged “mistreatment and unfair contract terms”. At the time, SM Entertainment had refuted claims made by the three EXO members, while alleging that “outside forces” have been cajoling its artists to violate the terms of their contracts.According to a statement by SM Entertainment, per Star News, the two sides have managed to reach a mutually amicable agreement over the “misunderstanding” following careful discussions.“The company and the three artists [have] promised to solidify their relationship in the future by going through a process of mutually equal discussions and corrections,” SM Entertainment said, as translated by Koreaboo.The K-pop agency also said that there was no “outside forces” involved in the contract dispute between the company and its artists, and apologised for “causing concern with our [previous ] announcement”.Meanwhile, EXO are set to make their long-awaited return in July with their new album ‘Exist’.

2NE1 member Sandara Park will be making her long-awaited solo debut this July.On June 14, several South Korean news outlets reported that Sandara Park would soon be returning to the music industry as a soloist. Later that day, a representative from Park’s current agency, Abyss Company, confirmed to Star News that she would be making a comeback in July.“Sandara Park will make a comeback in the music industry as a solo artist in July.

Jungkook, a member of K-pop boyband BTS, is set to release his long-awaited debut solo album.Over the weekend, South Korean news outlet Sports Chosun reported that Jungkook would be releasing his much-anticipated debut solo album on July 14. His label Big Hit Music has since responded to the report.In a statement to Star News, Big Hit Music confirmed that Jungkook is set to unveil his debut solo album, although it noted that the release plan is not yet set in stone.“We will make an announcement once the release schedule for Jungkook’s solo album has been confirmed,” Big Hit Music told the news outlet, as translated by Soompi.The upcoming record will be Jungkook official solo debut.

Jeon Somi is currently preparing to make a comeback with her first new music in almost two years, her agency has confirmed.The Black Label has confirmed to Star News that Jeon Somi is “preparing to make a comeback”, making the upcoming release the singer’s first new music in nearly two years. At the time of publishing, the agency has yet to announce a release timeline or format.Somi’s last comeback had been her first studio album ‘XOXO’ in October 2021, along with its title track of the same name.

NMIXX member released a short black-and-white teaser called “Stay tuned” on the YouTube channel of her new agency, United Artist Production (UAP). The clip features the K-pop idol dancing in a rehearsal studio, set to a funky instrumental.The cryptic teaser comes just days after Jini signed with UAP, following her departure from NMIXX and JYP Entertainment in December 2022.

NMIXX, has signed with a new label.Today (April 14), South Korean news publication Sports Kyunghyang reported that ex-NMIXX member Jinni has signed with a new agency called United Artist Production (UAP).In addition, the outlet also reported that UAP has inked a management collaboration deal with Sublime Artist Agency, home to Tiffany Young, Jackson Wang and more.Sublime Artist Agency has since confirmed the news in a statement to Star News. “Jinni recently signed an exclusive contract with UAP and we have decided to work together through the MOU collaboration,” the agency said.“We will provide generous support to UAP’s artist Jinni’s global activities so she can showcase her multitude of talents and potential, and we are delighted to be able to demonstrate our synergy together,” it added.UAP has since opened Instagram, Facebook and YouTube accounts, where they refer to the K-pop singer under the modified moniker of “Jini”.Jinni left NMIXX and JYP Entertainment in December 2022, less than ten months after the girl group made their debut in February of the same year.At the time, JYP Entertainment said that Jinni was leaving “due to personal circumstances”.

Chung Ha is set to leave her long-time agency MNH Entertainment.Yesterday (March 29), the K-pop agency confirmed that the former I.O.I member would be leaving the company after the end of her exclusive contract with them. According to the agency, Chung Ha’s contract will end on April 29 this year.In its announcement, MNH Entertainment also confirmed that part two of Chung Ha’s ‘Bare & Rare’ album “will not be released under our agency due to internal circumstances”, per South Korean news outlet Star News, as translated by Soompi.It is currently unknown if Chung Ha could possibly release ‘Bare & Rare Pt.