Big Hit Entertainment Reported To Acquire Pledis Entertainment, Responds To Reports
Big Hit Entertainment has responded to claims that they would be acquiring Pledis Entertainment. According to an exclusive report from Ilgan Sports, it was reported that BTS, TXT, SEVENTEEN, and NU’EST would all become agency labelmates, as Big Hit Entertainment decided to acquire Pledis Entertainment. The move would be similar to Big Hit Entertainment’s acquisition of […]
Red Velvet’s Joy Vents Frustration Over SM Entertainment’s Treatment Of The Group
Red Velvet debuted on August 1, 2014, making 2024 the year that they’ll have their 10-year debut anniversary. It’s a big occasion for any K-Pop group, especially for one as well-known as Red Velvet, so fans expect SM Entertainment to give the girl group the celebration they deserve. The label announced earlier this year that there […]
YG Entertainment And G-Dragon Have Officially Parted Ways
YG Entertainment has officially announced G-Dragon will be leaving their agency for good. In a statement shared on BIGBANG‘s official website, YG Entertainment shared G-Dragon’s departure from the company. This is YG Entertainment. G-Dragon was one of our iconic artists since his debut with BIGBANG in 2006. It was an honor to spend this time […]
Major Regrets — 7 Successful K-Pop Idols That JYP Entertainment Straight Up Rejected
Despite being big names in the K-Pop world, these singers and idols faced complications on their road to debut. Before finding their homes in their current companies and reaching stardom, they actually originally auditioned for JYP Entertainment, and were ultimately rejected. 1. BTS’s J-Hope Before debuting with the popular idol group BTS, J-Hope auditioned for JYP […]
SM Entertainment’s New CEO: Everything You Need To Know About Cheol Hyuk Jang
This week, SM Entertainment finally announced its new CEO: Cheol Hyuk Jang. Who is he, and what could he do for the company? Here’s everything you need to know. 49 years old, Cheol Hyuk Jang has been building his career in business since his college days. He has both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree […]
HYBE Officially Acquires Lee Soo Man’s SM Entertainment Shares, Becoming The Largest Shareholder In SM
HYBE CEO Park Jiwon announced they have officially acquired Lee Soo Man‘s shares in SM Entertainment, becoming the largest shareholder in SM. In a statement shared on HYBE’s social media accounts to not only fans, but also employees, artists, and shareholders, HYBE CEO Park Ji Won announced the transfer of shares between Lee Soo Man […]
Korean Entertainment Companies Now Reportedly Include Clauses Against School Bullying In Contracts
According to the reports of the Korean media outlet OSEN, many entertainment agencies and production houses in South Korea now include certain clauses regarding school violence in their contracts when working with celebrities. | utoimage The media report pointed out that since 2018, when the “Me Too” movement gained pace in South Korea, the entertainment industry […]
The Staggering Amount Of Money BIGHIT Spends On A Trainee In 1 Year
BTS famously started from the bottom before they rose like a phoenix to the top. As much as the fans and the boys themselves are credited for the success, Bang Shi Hyuk also famously invested hugely into the boys’ future. In an interview, he shared just how much it takes to fully train a trainee […]
Full Story Of The Korean Artist Who Rejected Offers From JYP, SM, and YG Entertainment
In a past interview with Vogue magazine, Oh Hyuk revealed he passed the auditions of JYP, YG, and SM Entertainment, but decided not to sign with any of them. He first explained that his parents opposed his dreams of doing music, so he tried convincing them for over 2 years. At the time, he was in middle […]
ARMY Urge BIGHIT MUSIC To Protect BTS In Light Of Recent Threats
ARMYs are becoming increasingly concerned for BTS‘s safety and urging BIGHIT MUSIC to take action. From left: Jimin, Jungkook, and V of BTS. Beginning on August 22, accounts labeled as “bunkook” or “bunkooks” on TikTok made disturbing edits of BTS’s maknae Jungkook. This included horrific imagery. | TikTok Additionally, they appeared to be performing dark magic. This […]