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Jan 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

From Trainee to Triumph: Ejae's Journey in K-pop

Ejae, a Korean American singer, found her voice in an unexpected way. She didn't become a K-pop star as she once dreamed, but she found success as a songwriter. Her journey was not easy. She spent years training in South Korea, hoping to debut as an idol. But her agency never gave her that chance. S

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Jan 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

SM Entertainment's Bold Move: A New Era for K-pop

SM Entertainment, a big name in the K-pop world, has just shared its big plans for the future. They're calling it "SM NEXT 3. 0. " This isn't just about adding new artists or releasing new music. It's a complete overhaul of how they do things. First off, they're changing their structure. Instead of

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Dec 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

NewJeans' Future Hangs in the Balance After Member Exit

The K-pop scene is abuzz with uncertainty as NewJeans, a group that has been making waves since its 2022 debut, faces a significant shake-up. The group's management company, Ador, recently announced that Danielle, one of the five members, has been let go. This decision comes amid an ongoing legal ba

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Dec 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

South Korea's Entertainment Industry: A Closer Look at Current Struggles

South Korea's entertainment scene is going through some tough times. The country is famous for its music, movies, and shows. But behind the scenes, things are not as smooth as they seem. Cinemas in South Korea are facing a big problem. Fewer people are going to watch movies. In just a few years, th

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Dec 13 2025CELEBRITIES

K-Pop Stars Face Legal Heat Over Dating Rumors

Rumors about a possible romance between BTS's Jung Kook and aespa's Winter have been making waves online. The buzz started with fans spotting similar tattoos and accessories, but things took a dark turn quickly. SM Entertainment, Winter's agency, is not happy. They've seen a lot of nasty stuff onli

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Nov 18 2024BUSINESS

Stray Kids Saves the Day: A Look at K-Pop's Third-Quarter Struggles

K-pop's big players, Hybe, SM, and YG, saw their profits dip in the third quarter this year. Why? Well, album sales are down, and superstars like BTS and Blackpink are taking a break. BTS members are serving their military time, and Blackpink won't be back until 2025. Streaming money isn't making up

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