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NME The Cover stars ENHYPEN have released a new English single titled ‘Loose’ today (April 4).ENHYPEN’s new song ‘Loose’ has been described by their label Belift Lab as a “seductive track with a cutting-edge pop sound”. Its official lyric video features a portable CD player on someone’s lap, with a CD loaded in and lyrics appearing on its analogue screen.“Loose / I’ve been waiting to get next to you / I can tell how bad you want it too, ooh / All this tension, baby, let your body loose,” ENHYPEN sing on the English song’s chorus.‘Loose’ marks ENHYPEN’s first music release of 2025.

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.

NewJeans (aka NJZ) have filed a legal objection to contest an injunction granted to ADOR that prohibits the group from pursuing independent activities.NewJeans submitted the legal objection to the Seoul Central District Court on March 21, per Korea JoongAng Daily. It was submitted the same day the court ruled in favour of their label, ADOR, and granted the company an injunction against the girl group, prohibiting them from pursuing work as independent artists.On the same day as the legal objection, NewJeans’ parents also released a statement on Instagram, addressing the court’s decisions.

HYBE shares were stolen from BTS‘ Jungkook by an unidentified hacker.Yonhap News Agency reported on March 22 that the hacker had opened an unauthorised account under Jungkook’s name in January 2024, which was notably just a month after the K-pop idol had enlisted for mandatory military service.They then transferred 33,000 HYBE shares from the K-pop star’s account to the newly opened account, before selling 500 more shares to a third-party investor. At the time, the shares stolen held a total value of about ₩8.4billion (US$5.7million).Jungkook’s label and HYBE subsidiary, Big Hit Music, told press that immediate action was taken following the hack: “As soon as the company and the artist became aware of the criminal activity, we took measures such as suspending payments to the account and restoring the original value to prevent substantial damage.”On top of this, Jungkook also filed a lawsuit for the return of the 500 shares sold.

ADOR‘s request for an injunction preventing NewJeans (aka NJZ) from pursuing independent activities under their new name.Today (March 21), the Seoul Central District Court’s Civil Division 50 ruled in favour of ADOR, a subsidiary of HYBE, granting the company’s injunction to prevent NewJeans from carrying out activities independently under their new name, NJZ.According to sources from South Korean news publications News1 and SBS, per Soompi, the injunction also prevents the girl group from signing advertising contracts on their own. NewJeans have yet to issue a public response to the injunction.ADOR first filed the injunction in January.

BTS rapper J-hope has announced a new single titled ‘Mona Lisa’, out later this week.BTS’ J-Hope announced the song on March 14 via fan platform Weverse. His label, Big Hit Music, has described ‘Mona Lisa’ as “a hip-hop and R&B track that celebrates a captivating person by playfully comparing them to the iconic masterpiece Mona Lisa.”“This digital single is a heartfelt surprise gift from J-hope to his fans in appreciation of their unwavering love and support,” the label added.

NewJeans/NJZ fans have signed a petition requesting for a Seoul court to dismiss ADOR‘s injunction against the band.Korea JoongAng Daily reported on March 12 that a coalition of 30,000 NJZ fans have signed the petition and released a statement calling for the dismissal of ADOR’s injunction. According to the outlet, the petition had been open for signatures since February 24 and included both international and domestic fans.This comes after the first hearing for the injunction last week, where ADOR notably expanded the scope of its injunction for the court to ban all of NJZ’s independent music and entertainment activities, on top of the initial attempt to prevent independent brand deals.“We support the members’ termination of their exclusive contracts,” read the fans’ statement.

SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi and Woozi have dropped a special video for ‘Stupid Idiot’, a B-side off their new single album ‘Beam’.The clip was released on March 12, only two days after the song was released earlier this week as part of their new single album ‘Beam’. The song was notably written and produced by both SEVENTEEN members, alongside frequent collaborator Bumzu.‘Stupid Idiot”s accompanying visual takes on a vertical mobile phone format and features Hoshi and Woozi as they each prepare for a night out.

TWS, P1Harmony, FIFTY FIFTY and more.Weverse made the announcement on March 12, sharing the first batch of performers for the festival’s 2025 iteration. The concert is set to take place from May 31 to June 1 at the Inspire Entertainment Resort and Inspire Arena Discovery Park in Incheon, South Korea.

Netflix has shared a brand-new teaser for an upcoming variety series Kian’s Bizarre B&B, starring BTS singer Jin and more.The minute-long clip teasing the anticipated new series was uploaded on March 12, providing a first glimpse into the unscripted series. Kian’s Bizarre B&B brings together Kian, a beloved webtoon artist-turned-entertainer alongside BTS member Jin and SNL Korea comedian Ji Ye-eun as they run a bed-and-breakfast together on Ulleungdo island.The clip takes a look at the quirky yet charming bed-and-breakfast as imagined by Kian, chaotically hosted by the show’s three leads as they navigate the business of B&B hosting for the first time.Kian’s Bizarre B&B is the latest variety offering from the creators of hit show Hyori’s Bed & Breakfast, touted by Netflix as a show “s all about the fun and unpredictability of trying something new, with your friends helping you every step of the way”.

BTS rapper J-hope has confirmed the release of two additional solo singles this year, on top of his recent collaboration on ‘Sweet Dreams’ with Miguel.J-hope hosted a livestream on fan community app Weverse on March 11, where he broke the news to fans. The confirmation of new music from J-hope comes less than a week since he released ‘Sweet Dreams’, a single in collaboration with American singer-songwriter Miguel on March 7.“Interestingly, all three songs will have different styles,” the K-pop star teased of his upcoming music, per Yonhap News Agency.

BTS rapper J-hope and American singer Miguel have joined forces for a new single, ‘Sweet Dreams’.BTS’ J-Hope first previewed ‘Sweet Dreams’ during the Seoul concerts of his ongoing 2025 ‘Hope on the Stage’ world tour. The song has been described by his label, Big Hit Music, as an R&B pop track that acts as “a heartfelt serenade that expresses the genuine desire to boldly love and be loved”.Meanwhile, the accompanying music video for ‘Sweet Dreams’ follows the K-pop star as wakes up in a strange world with floating houses, flying cars and dancing dogs.

NU’EST singer Baekho has left longtime label Pledis Entertainment after 13 years with the company.On March 6, Pledis Entertainment announced on Weverse that Baekho’s contract with the company is due to expire on March 14, and would not be renewed. “After thorough and honest discussions about the future direction of his career, both Baekho and Pledis Entertainment have mutually agreed to end the contract,” it wrote.“Since his debut as a member of NU’EST in 2012, Baekho has built a distinguished career as a singer-songwriter while expanding his presence into musicals, variety shows, and various other fields,” Pledis Entertainment added.

NewJeans (also known as NJZ) have claimed that music label ADOR is trying to ban the group from carrying out “musical activities” amid their legal feud.NewJeans released a statement today on Instagram today (March 6), where the group claimed that on February 11, ADOR had expanded the scope of its injunction request. The injunction was first filed in December 2024 to verify the validity of its contracts with NewJeans to “ensure its continued legal enforcement”.

SEVENTEEN member Wonwoo will be enlist for military service next month, his label has confirmed.Today (March 5), SEVENTEEN’s Wonwoo and his label Pledis Entertainment issued a statement on Weverse announcing the K-pop idol’s upcoming military enlistment. “We would like to share the news that Wonwoo of SEVENTEEN will be starting his mandatory military service from April 3 this year,” it read.As a result, the K-pop star will miss out on the boyband’s headlining set at Mexico’s Tecate Pa’l Norte music festival and their fanmeeting in Japan, both of which take place after his enlistment.

LE SSERAFIM have announced their upcoming 2025 ‘Easy Crazy Hot’ world tour, featuring concerts in Asia, North America and more.LE SSERAFIM have revealed the dates for the upcoming Asia leg of their newly announced 2025 ‘Easy Crazy Hot’ world tour, which will kick off this April with a two-night concert in Incheon, South Korea.From May to August 2025, the K-pop girl group will bring their world tour to nine cities across Asia. They include nine stops in Japan, including a three-night stop in the city of Saitama, four in Southeast Asia and one each in Taiwan and Hong Kong.LE SSERAFIM have also teased the upcoming North American leg of their 2025 ‘Easy Crazy Hot’ world tour, which will take place this September.

BTS rapper J-hope is set to collaborate with Miguel on a brand-new single, titled ‘Sweet Dreams’.Today (February 27), BTS’ J-hope and his label Big Hit Music announced the upcoming release of a new song, titled ‘Sweet Dreams’. The track is set to feature American singer-songwriter Miguel, was described by the label as an “R&B pop track” and “a heartfelt serenade that expresses the genuine desire to boldly love and be loved.”Ahead of the song’s official release on March 7, J-hope will premiere the new track at his upcoming solo concerts in Seoul, which will kick off his first solo ‘Hope On The Stage’ world tour.

HYBE has announced a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a South Korean police agency in a bid to combat the creation of deepfakes impersonating the company’s artists.On February 26, HYBE announced that it has signed an MOU with the Northern Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency (NGPPA). The entertainment giant is notably home to some of K-pop’s top acts, including BTS, SEVENTEEN and LE SSERAFIM, among others.The MOU stipulates swift action against offenders, which include expedited arrests and the launch of a dedicated hotline for reports of such crimes within South Korea.

ZEROBASEONE, SHINee’s Taemin, Kep1er and more.On February 21, KCON announced eight of the artists that will be performing at the Makuhari Messe for its upcoming Japan event, set to take place from May 9 to 11, 2025 in Chiba, Japan.It included Japanese boyband JO1 and K-pop boybands BOYNEXTDOOR, ZEROBASEONE and CRAVITY. Girl groups announced as part of the line-up include Kep1er, alongside Japanese girl group ME:1.

HYBE is teaming up with OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder to launch a new boyband.Announced on February 20, the project will kick off with a global talent search, with HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk, HYBE America CEO Scooter Braun and Ryan Tedder at the project’s helm. Per Billboard, a training programme fusing HYBE’s K-pop development programme and Tedder’s creative direction will commence in Los Angeles after members of the group are chosen.Tedder has a history of working with HYBE acts, including the with company’s US-based girl group KATSEYE for ‘Debut’, Japanese band &TEAM for ‘Dropkick’ and Korean boyband TXT for ‘Back For More’.

NewJeans (also known as NJZ) have accused HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk of attempting to cancel the girl group’s upcoming headlining set at ComplexCon Hong Kong. ADOR has denied the claims.NewJeans’ parents made the accusation on February 19 through a statement on their Instagram page addressing several issues.