Starship Entertainment: Last News

IVE are set to release their debut album in April, as confirmed on Twitter.The girl group shared the news earlier today (March 16), writing “IVE, THE 1ST ALBUM, <I’ve IVE>. 2023.04.10 MON 6PM (KST).

Starship Entertainment have confirmed that WJSN members Luda and Dawon are still part of the girl group.Yesterday, in a statement to South Korean news outlet TV Report, Starship Entertainment clarified the status of the two K-pop idols, noting that the duo “have not left WJSN”.The statement came shortly after WJSN member Soobin appeared on the YouTube channel Han Moon Chul TV, where she stated that the girl group “are still 10 members” and “have always been 10”, per Soompi.Luda and Dawon status as members of WJSN had been in question over the past week, after the pair left the K-pop agency. The duo were the only Korean members of the group to not renew their contract with Starship Entertainment.At the time, the K-pop agency said that they had “carried out sincere and in-depth discussions” with Luda and Dawon before their contracts ended.

Minhyuk, a member of the boyband MONSTA X, has confirmed that he’s set to enlist in the South Korean military very soon.Yesterday (March 13), the singer shared a handwritten letter, per TV Report, on the group’s fan cafe site to inform fans of his enlistment date. Under South Korean law, all able-bodied male citizens must serve a military term of 18-21 months.Minhyuk revealed that he will be enlisting on April 4, adding that he is already “feeling sad” about the situation.

Starship Entertainment has bid goodbye to WJSN members Luda, Dawon, Xuanyi, Chengxiao and Meiqi following the expiration of their contracts.On March 3, Starship released a statement announcing the departure of WJSN members Luda and Dawon, as well as inactive Chinese members Xuanyi, Chengxiao and Meiqi from the agency.“Starship Entertainment recently renewed contracts with the eight members Exy, Seola, Bona, Soobin, Eunseo, Yeoreum, Dayoung and Yeonjung of our agency artist WJSN,” said the agency, per Soompi.“We carried out sincere and in-depth discussions with members Luda and Dawon for a long time, but unfortunately our exclusive contracts [with Luda and Dawon] will come to an end. We express deep gratitude for the great efforts and dedication shown by Luda and Dawon until now,” Starship added.The agency revealed that members Xuanyi, Chengxiao, and Meiqi, who joined WJSN through Starship’s partnership with Chinese entertainment agency Yuehua Entertainment, would also be leaving the group.

CRAVITY have released the music video for ‘Groovy’, the newly released lead single from their latest mini-album ‘Master: Piece’.In the music video for ‘Groovy’, the nine-member group bring their infectious energy to various different locations, including an office building and press conference. “To the rhythm, body body movin’ / Just like this, I’m going crazy for you / Falling into this move / Keepin’ it keepin’ it groovy,” the boyband sing on the chorus.‘Groovy’ appears on CRAVITY’s new six-track mini-album ‘Master: Piece’, which was also released today (March 6).

MONSTA X and Jessi have been announced as the final K-pop acts to join the line-up for We Bridge, a music festival set to take place in Las Vegas.We Bridge announced yesterday (February 23) that both acts would be joining the performing line-up for day one (April 21), with MONSTA X set to headline the first night of the festival. Both acts will be sharing the bill with Dreamcatcher, CIX and soloist Kang Daniel.‼️ FINAL LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENTWe are excited to announce that @OfficialMonstaX will also be joining the final lineup of the #WeBridge concert as the headliner on day 1 ✨Get your tickets: https://t.co/9xhUMDB6HC pic.twitter.com/fT0bXdWddi— WE BRIDGE Expo (@WeBridgeExpo) February 23, 2023‼️ FINAL LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENTWe can’t wait to see Jessi on stage in Las Vegas! Don’t miss her performance as she joins day 1 of the #WeBridge Expo ✨Get your tickets: https://t.co/9xhUMDB6HC pic.twitter.com/8mikPCLBZX— WE BRIDGE Expo (@WeBridgeExpo) February 23, 2023Earlier this month, ENHYPEN was announced as the headliner for the festival’s second night (April 22), sharing the stage with boy group ONEUS and soloist Be’O, as well as girl groups VIVIZ and fromis_9.

IVE are set to release their first full-length album this April.South Korean media outlet Xportsnews reported earlier today (February 17) that the girl group are currently gearing up to release new music in April. A representative from Starship Entertainment later confirmed to Korea JoongAng Daily that IVE will drop their first full-length record that month.Details regarding IVE’s forthcoming project, such as its title, release date and tracklist, will likely be announced in the coming weeks.Days before the announcement, IVE debuted new two songs – ‘Blue Blood’ and ‘Not Your Girl’ – during their first solo concert ‘The Prom Queens’, which took place at the Olympic Hall in Seoul on February 11 and 12.

CRAVITY have released a spirited music video for ‘Party Rock’, a new single from their fourth mini-album ‘New Wave’.The funky pop-rock title track, one of six songs on the mini-album, was released on September 29 alongside a music video.In the video, the group manage a store and then break into ‘Party Rock”s energetic choreography. They play board games after the first chorus and dance with gusto till the song ends.“Break it down / Just for today, have fun and break free / Go-gotta get down to this beat / Nothing can never bring me down, yeah / No interruption can kill my vibe, yeah,” they declare.The nine-member Starship Entertainment boyband – consisting of leader Serim, Allen, Jungmo, Woobin, Wonjin, Minhee, Hyeongjun, Taeyoung and Seongmin – tell NME the energetic ‘New Wave’ is connected to a previous concept from ‘Adrenaline’, off ‘Liberty: In Our Cosmos’, the album they released in March.In the teaser concept video for ‘New Wave’, the group appear in school uniforms in the beginning and swap them out for stylish outfits at the end.

WJSN members Exy and SeolA have been injured in a car accident.In a statement, WJSN’s agency Starship Entertainment reported that both members, along with their manager, had been involved in a car accident earlier today (August 31) while traveling to their scheduled activities for the day. The agency added that they were quickly transported to the nearest emergency room and did not sustain serious injuries from the incident.“After a thorough examination, both members had no fractures but needed additional treatment and time to rest due to muscle pain and bruises,” Starship Entertainment’s statement reads, as translated by Soompi.

K-pop girl group IVE have dropped their third single album ‘After LIKE’ today (August 22).Its title track prominently interpolates Gloria Gaynor’s iconic 1978 hit, ‘I Will Survive’, written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris. Accompanying its release was an energetic music video starring the six-member Starship Entertainment act, who unite in the chorus to showcase dynamic choreography and end the video with a dazzling, fireworks-filled finale.“Don’t you dare doubt what I just said / I’m not just saying I like you / What’s after ‘LIKE’?”, the members demand through the pre-chorus.‘After Like’, a label statement said, is about girls and women being confident in their emotions and pursuing what they want in love.

CRAVITY have released their first-ever English single titled ‘Boogie Woogie’.On August 12 at 1pm KST, the nine-piece dropped the new track on streaming platforms. ‘Boogie Woogie’ is also a pre-release track for CRAVITY’s forthcoming mini-album ‘New Wave’, due out sometime in September.“Take my hand and grab my hips / Swing around and turn your wrist / Lean back babe and let me lead / A little boogie woogie is all we need,” they sing on the peppy song’s opening verse.CRAVITY announced their upcoming comeback just last week on August 5 via their official Twitter page, alongside a cryptic teaser image of ocean waves.

MONSTA X member I.M has addressed fans in a handwritten letter shedding light on his departure from the group’s agency Starship Entertainment.On Monday (8 August), the label confirmed that all members but I.M had renewed their contracts with company through an announcement on MONSTA X’s official fan cafe site.I.M will still continue to be a MONSTA X member and the group will continue activities as a sextet, Starship said.Later that day, the 26-year-old rapper shared a handwritten letter on the same official fan cafe site to thank Starship Entertainment and the group’s fans, known as Monbebe.“Seven years have gone by since I made my first start as a singer with Starship,” wrote I.M, per a Soompi translation. “As we’ve been together for a long time, I’ve grown fond [of Starship], but I thought I needed a new challenge with different meaning, so after a lot of thinking, I came to this decision.

MONSTA X members have renewed their contracts with longtime agency Starship Entertainment.Today (August 8), Starship Entertainment announced via the group’s official fan cafe site that all MONSTA X members apart from rapper I.M have renewed their contracts with the agency. However, I.M will continue remain a part of the group.“As all six members share the same thoughts and affection towards the group and MONBEBE (MONSTA X’s official fanbase), I.M has agreed to continue and participate in the group’s future plans,” assured the agency in its statement.“Our sincere appreciation goes out to I.M for the hard work and dedication he has shown over the years,” it said, adding: “We will support him wholeheartedly for both his participation as a member of MONSTA X and an individual artist.”News of members Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun and Hyungwon’s contract renewals was first announced by Starship in May, during which the agency revealed that it was still carrying out discussions with rappers Joohoney and I.M.Last month, MONSTA X teamed up with Dutch DJ and producer Sam Feldt on his latest single ‘Late Night Feels’, marking the boyband’s second group release of 2022.

IVE have unveiled details for their upcoming single album ‘After Like’.On July 24, the six-member act shared the first teaser and details for their forthcoming third single album ‘After Like’. Styled after a retro television error screen, the new graphic reveals that IVE’s new project will arrive on August 22 at 6pm KST.IVE3rd SINGLE ALBUM<After Like>2022.08.22 MON 6PM (KST)COMING SOON#IVE #아이브#AfterLike #애프터라이크 pic.twitter.com/yezfVqWDFu— IVE OFFICIAL (@IVEstarship) July 24, 2022‘After Like’ will mark the girl group’s second release of 2022, arriving just four months after their second single album ‘Love Dive’.

MONSTA X have unveiled their collaboration with Dutch DJ and producer Sam Feldt on ‘Late Night Feels’.On July 21, the K-pop group teamed up with Feldt on his latest single ‘Late Night Feels’, which dropped alongside its accompanying video treatment. In the clip, a number of notable young stars, which include Leenda Dong, Brooke Monk, Alan Chikin Chow and more, transported to a magical world, defined by unadulterated joy and dance.“Know what to do with these late night feels / Late night feels, I want you, baby / Know what you do in those late night heels / Late night heels, yeah, ooh-ooh,” the group harmonise on the English song’s chorus.‘Late Night Feels’ marks MONSTA X’s second release of the year following their 11th mini-album ‘Shape Of Love’.

IVE will be making a comeback with new music in August.On July 18, South Korean news outlet Asia Today reported that the six-member rookie girl group will be making a summer comeback next month. IVE’s agency Starship Entertainment then responded to the report via Newsen, confirming that “IVE is working hard to prepare with the aim of making a comeback in August,” as translated by Soompi.Further details on the project’s release date and format are expected in the coming weeks.The forthcoming release will mark the girl group’s second project of 2022, arriving just four months after their second single album ‘Love Dive’.

WJSN have shared a stunning new teaser for the music video of their upcoming single ‘Last Sequence’.In the new visual, the girl group don glittery blue gowns in an underwater-themed set, posing against a backdrop of clam shells and jellyfish. They appear in a luxurious underwater palace in another scene, dancing to the choreography to ‘Last Sequence’.

MONSTA X has released a music video for ‘Whispers in the Dark’, a cut from their ninth full-length album ‘The Dreaming’.The nostalgic visual, released yesterday (June 28), features various clips of the group’s preparations and performances for the Los Angeles leg of their North American ‘No Limit’ concert tour series. “Lying through your teeth / While you’re lying next to me / The voices keeping you awake / You can’t escape,” Minhyuk sings on the pre-chorus.The music video for ‘Whispers in the Dark’ was produced in partnership with Lexus, whose cars are featured in the visual.

MONSTA X’s six members have yet to renew their contracts with Starship Entertainment, the company as revealed.Yesterday (May 9), the K-pop entertainment company shared that it was still in talks with half the members of MONSTA X – namely vocalist Minhyuk, and rappers I.M and Joohoney – regarding the renewal of their contracts, which are set to expire later this year.“We are carrying out in-depth discussions to find out what the best direction is for both the group and the members,” Starship Entertainment shared in a statement, per Korea JoongAng Daily. The fate of MONSTA X, should any of the members choose to leave the agency, is not yet known.Meanwhile, the agency also confirmed that members Shownu, Kihyun and Hyungwon have already agreed to renew their contracts, and promised to “continue to support them with faith and trust.”The news comes shortly after the arrival of the boyband’s 11th mini-album ‘Shape Of Love’ late last month.

MONSTA X have returned with a stunning music video for ‘Love’, the title track of their newly-released mini-album ‘Shape Of Love’.In the new visual, the boyband showcase their duality on a fashion runway-inspired set, showing off their vibrant streetwear outfits. They later dress up in extravagant, glittery tuxedos, taking the stage to perform to the groovy new track.“You’re my love, it started at the first sight / Cuz you’re my, cuz you’re my love for me, baby / Finding love, I can’t hide anything from you / Cuz you’re my, cuz you’re my love for me, baby,” they sing on the chorus.‘Shape Of Love’ arrives half a year after MONSTA X released their tenth Korean mini-album ‘No Limit’ and their sophomore English album ‘The Dreaming’.

Sunmi has shared that she could have been the one to release rookie girl group IVE’s new single, ‘Love Dive’.During a recent V Live broadcast, the singer and former Wonder Girls member listened to music and chatted with fans. At some point during the stream, Sunmi played the new IVE single and revealed that the song had initially been offered to her.In a clip archived by a fan on Twitter, Sunmi is seen singing along to the track before sharing her own history with the it.