[Breaking] NewJeans Danielle, Hanni, and Minji Also Return... Full Group Comeback

"Racism" vs. "Did You Not See It?": Jeonbuk Coach's Hand Gesture Sparks Controversy

On the day Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors won the K League 1 championship, controversy erupted over allegations of racism regarding the actions of a foreign coach. While the club maintains that the incident had nothing to do with racism, the Korea Professional Football Referees Association has announced plans to file a complaint with FIFA. On November 12, the Korea Professional Football Referees Association issued a statement saying that Jeonbuk coach Thanos (registered name, real name Mauricio Taricco) had made racist gestures and derogatory remarks toward referee Kim Woosung, and that the association would report the incident to FIFA. The issue arose during the match between Jeonbuk and Daejeon Hana Citizen at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on November 8. In stoppage time of the second half, after a handball by Daejeon led to a penalty kick for Jeonbuk, coach Thanos repeatedly protested to the referee and was issued a yellow card. Even after the penalty kick was confirmed through VAR, coach Thano

HYBE Girl Group Cats Eye Reveals "1,000 Death Threats... It's Overwhelming"

HYBE revealed that Cats Eye, the girl group it nurtured in partnership with Geffen Records under Universal Music Group in the United States, has received multiple death threats online since their debut last year. Cats Eye shared these experiences in an interview with the BBC, which was released on November 11 (local time). The group expressed that the threats have also targeted their families, weighing heavily on their minds. Member Lara said, "I try to tell myself that it doesn't affect me, but when 1,000 people send death threats, it's a huge shock. Even if nothing actually happens, it's overwhelming." Cats Eye is a global girl group produced by HYBE by incorporating the K-pop training system in the United States. The members were selected through the audition program "The Debut: Dream Academy." The six members come from diverse nationalities and backgrounds: Manon (Switzerland), Sophia (Philippines), Daniela, Lara, Megan (United States), and Yoonchae (South Korea). Among them, Lara

ADOR: "NewJeans' Haerin and Hyein to Return"

NewJeans members Haerin and Hyein will return to their agency, ADOR. On November 12, ADOR announced, "NewJeans members Haerin and Hyein have expressed their intention to continue their activities with ADOR. After careful consideration with their families and thorough discussions with ADOR, both members have decided to respect the court's ruling and comply with their exclusive contracts." ADOR added, "We will do our utmost to ensure that Haerin and Hyein can smoothly continue their entertainment activities. We kindly ask for your warm support for the members and respectfully request that you refrain from making unfounded speculations about them."

[Breaking] ADOR Announces NewJeans Members Haerin and Hyein to Return

TWS Fourth Mini Album "play hard" Earns Gold Certification from Recording Industry Association of Japan

The group TWS has added another Gold Disc certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan, according to their agency, Pledis Entertainment, on November 12, 2025. According to the Recording Industry Association of Japan, TWS's fourth mini album, "play hard," surpassed 100,000 units shipped in October, the month of its release, earning it Gold certification. The association certifies albums based on cumulative shipments: Gold (100,000 units), Platinum (250,000 units), and Double Platinum (500,000 units). TWS has secured Gold Disc certifications for all albums released this year. In April, their third mini album "TRY WITH US" received Gold, and in July, their Japanese debut single "Nice to see you again" achieved Platinum. In the streaming category, their debut song "The First Meeting Doesn't Go as Planned" surpassed 50 million cumulative streams in September, earning its first Gold certification. "play hard" was released in Japan on October 30 and surpassed 100,000 units s

"You Don't Know the Purpose of the Art, So Your Words Are Cruel"... MC Mong Responds to 'Hitler Portrait' Controversy

Singer MC Mong addressed the controversy over using a portrait of Hitler as interior decor, stating, "I hope people understand the work as a work of art." On November 11, MC Mong explained on his social media, "This painting is an early work by artist Ok Seungcheol. The beard area is colored with a straw to depict human greed and selfishness, and the barbarity of those who feed off the blood of others." He continued, "Some works of art are created with the intention of criticism and disparagement from the start. There are also enthusiasts who appreciate such works. Since you do not understand art, you write ignorantly, thinking that is everything. Not knowing the artist's intention, you seem to cruelly invent your own purpose and write as you please."He concluded, "I dislike Hitler. I dislike anyone who starts wars." Recently, MC Mong revealed the interior of his home on his social media. In this post, a portrait of Adolf Hitler could be seen on the wall at the end of the staircase, wh

TWS to Hold First Greater China Tour in Macau and Kaohsiung in January Next Year

Pledis Entertainment announced on November 10 that the group TWS will hold their first solo tour in Greater China next January, with concerts in Macau and Kaohsiung, Taiwan. TWS will host the 'TWS Tour 24/7: With:US' at the Studio City Event Center in Macau on January 24, 2026, and at the Kaohsiung Music Center on January 31, 2026. The group plans to expand their activities in the Greater China region. In June, they held a concert at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul, drawing an audience of around 16,000. In July, they toured six regions in Japan?Hiroshima, Aichi, Fukuoka, Miyagi, Osaka, and Kanagawa?attracting approximately 50,000 fans. Since their debut, TWS has been building connections with their fanbase in Greater China. In August last year, they held a showcase in Macau to engage with local fans, and in July this year, they collaborated with the short-form platform Douyin to release the Korean version of 'Kiss Kiss Shy Shy.' Meanwhile, starting with the '2025 MAMA AWARDS' in Hong Ko