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JYP Entertainment To Stop Producing Physical Albums

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On August 3, 2021, one of the biggest entertainment companies in Korea, JYP Entertainment released its 2021 ESG report explaining the company’s actions toward a healthier and blooming environment. The report contains the activities of JYP Entertainment internally and externally. Reducing activities that create huge environmental impacts such as producing the albums and merchandise of their artists. In order to reduce waste generated from the albums, the company will be releasing digital-based albums that will replace plastic physical CDs. Photocards will be the only inclusions when buying physical albums. Songs,…

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K-Pop Idols Who Were Once A Trainee of SM Entertainment

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Before becoming a successful artist in the K-Pop industry, many hardships and struggles will go along the way. They have probably thought that becoming a trainee in their dream company will be the path to stardom. Sadly, not everyone makes it to the cut. But rejection leads to redirection! Here are some of the most successful trainees who were once a SM Ent. trainee. Billlie Tsuki The idol who killed her performance due to her facial expressions and dancing, Tsuki of Billlie, was the only one out of 20,000 foreign…

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K-Pop Stars Who Established Their Own Entertainment Companies

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Aside from the looks, talents, and charm, our favorite K-Pop idols possess, some of them are also the boss of their own entertainment companies! Some of these K-Pop artists build their own company right after their contract expired with their previous agencies. Check out the companies your idols’ are managing! SISTAR’s Hyolin – Brid3 Entertainment Brid3, Hyolyn’s own music label, was created not long after she announced her departure from Starship Entertainment. In an official statement, she noted that the company’s name pronounced “Bridge,” was designed to signify the bridge…

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K-Pop’s Biggest Entertainment Companies and Their New Homes

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It looks like Korea’s biggest entertainment companies have challenged each other to rehabilitate their buildings and move out of Gangnam. The iconic buildings of BigHit, YG, SM, and JYP are now part of history. This time, their new headquarters will be a lot more engaging and picturesque for the fans. Take a look at the future tourist destinations for us, Hallyu fans!  HYBE Entertainment – Home to BTS, Seventeen, TXT, Enhypen, and more Yongsan Trade Center, Yongsan, Seoul  Tour from ENHYPHEN:  YG Entertainment – Home to BIGBANG, BLACKPINK, Winner, iKON,…

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BREAKING: G-Dragon Booked For Suspicions Of Drug Use

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As reported by Korean Media, on October 25, Korean Supestar, G-Dragon will be investigated under the Narcotics Management Act due to suspicions of using illegal drugs. After actor Lee Sun Gyun was apprehended on suspicion of drug use, G-Dragon of BIGBANG was booked without detention on charges of violating the Narcotics Management Act. The police conducted a compulsory investigation and identified Kwon Ji Yong and are continuing the investigation. Following Lee Sun Gyun’s detention, the police conducted a mandatory investigation, identified G-Dragon, and have proceeded with his case after detaining…

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Ahn Bo Hyun Have Broken Up

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Actor Ahn Bo Hyun have called it quits on their relationship. According to an insider in the entertainment industry who spoke to JTBC Entertainment News on October 24, the couple has parted ways due to their hectic schedules, opting to return to their previous status as colleagues. On the same day, YG Entertainment, Jisoo’s agency, confirmed their break up. In August, Jisoo and Ahn Bo Hyun had publicly confirmed their relationship. YG Entertainment, had expressed, “They are in the early stages of their relationship. Please show your…

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BabyMonster is Finally Debuting

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The South Korean music label responsible for the success of K-pop acts like BLACKPINK and BIGBANG, has officially confirmed the forthcoming debut of their latest girl group, BabyMonster. This marks a significant milestone as it’s YG Entertainment‘s first girl group debut in approximately seven years since BLACKPINK. Much-awaited debut: The debut of BabyMonster has been met with considerable anticipation. Initially, YG had announced that BabyMonster aimed to make their debut in September. However, the debut was moved to November as the company meticulously selected the title track to ensure the best…

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T.O.P on Squid Game All Thanks to Lee Jung Jae? Dispatch Says

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Lee Jung Jae and T.O.P are known for being friends, they’ve built a friendship based on common hobbies. They even went to the Hong Kong Art Fair together and had wine at Lim Se-ryung’s restaurant. In 2014, the secret dating spot of Actor Lee Jung-Jae and Lim Se-ryung was T.O.P’s house in Hannam-dong. The two of them had a couple’s gathering in the luxurious villa of the tower. As his senior, Lee Jung Jae took the initiative to find a role for his junior. In the past, Lee Jung Jae once…

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K-Pop Groups Who Defied the Odds and Made It Big 

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K-pop is a highly competitive industry, dominated by big music labels such as SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment. However, there are some K-pop groups that have managed to make it big despite not coming from big companies. These groups have proven that being from a small company doesn’t mean you can’t break through. Let’s check out some of the K-pop groups who went big despite not coming from big companies, including Fifty Fifty, G-Friend, and many more. 1. G-Friend Formed by Source Music in 2015. They debuted with…

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T.O.P Announces His Departure from BIGBANG

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On May 31, T.O.P communicates with fans via Instagram and says that he has formally left BIGBANG to embark on a new chapter in his life. Fans were thrilled when T.O.P shared a brief video and a snapshot on his Instagram account, T.O.P is seen in the video mixing music at his home while sending a brief caption. Said he, “Still making my albums.” Over the next two days, fans deluged the artist with questions about the post. One fan left a comment saying “Did you leave Big Bang?” To…