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FANTASY BOYS' Minseo Seen Using COVID-19 Signal for Domestic Abuse During Live Stream, Fans Demand Response From Agency

1 week ago | kpopstarz.com | Danielle Ong

Minseo, a member of the K-pop group FANTASY BOYS, has sparked widespread concern after fans noticed him using a hand gesture internationally recognized as a distress signal for domestic abuse during a recent live stream. The gesture—showing the palm, tucking the thumb in, and folding the fingers over the thumb—was created during the COVID-19 pandemic as a silent way for victims to ask for help on video calls.
LE SSERAFIM's Huh Yunjin To Skip Nagoya Concert Due to Health Issues

1 week ago | kpopstarz.com | Danielle Ong
(G)I-DLE Rebrands, Launches New Name To Mark 7th Anniversary

1 week ago | kpopstarz.com | Danielle Ong

K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE has officially rebranded as "I-dle" to celebrate the seventh anniversary of their debut. Cube Entertainment, the group's agency, announced the change on Friday, stating that the group will now be promoting under the simplified name "I-dle". The announcement coincided with the group's debut anniversary, which falls on May 2.
Former VCHA Member KG Reveals Mistreatment, Abuse Under JYP Entertainment

1 week ago | kpopstarz.com | Danielle Ong

KG, a former member of the all-American K-pop group VCHA, has come forward with serious allegations of mistreatment and abuse during her time under JYP Entertainment. The 17-year-old artist announced her departure from the group in December 2024, citing "incidents of abuse and mistreatment" by certain staff members at the agency. To support her claim, the former idol shared documents—including text messages, images, and personal accounts—in a Google Drive.
SM Entertainment Cancels Taeyeon's Tokyo Shows, Refunds in Progress

2 weeks ago | kpopstarz.com | Danielle Ong

SM Entertainment has officially canceled Taeyeon'ssolo concerts in Tokyo, originally scheduled for April 19 and 20 at Ariake Arena. The announcement was made on April 29, confirming that there will be no rescheduled dates and that all ticket holders will receive full refunds. The concerts, part of Taeyeon's "The TENSE" Asia tour, were first postponed just two days before the scheduled performances.
ZEROBASEONE's Sung Han Bin To Take Over as MC of 'Street Woman Fighter 3'

2 weeks ago | kpopstarz.com | Danielle Ong

ZEROBASEONE's Sung Han Bin has been officially named the new MC for the third season of Mnet's hit dance competition, now titled 'World of Street Woman Fighter' (WSWF). Han Bin will step into the role previously held by Wanna One member Kang Daniel, who hosted the series since its debut in 2021, as reported by Ten Asia. The new season of WSWF will premiere on May 27 and marks a significant expansion for the franchise.
Popular 3rd Gen Idol B.I. Kissed by Fan During 'Hype Up' Tour

3 weeks ago | kpopstarz.com | Danielle Ong

South Korean rapper and singer B.I, a prominent third-generation K-pop idol, made headlines during his 2024 "HYPE UP" tour when a fan unexpectedly kissed him during a fan interaction event. The incident occurred as B.I. was holding the Oceania leg of his "Hype Up tour," with concerts in New Zealand and multiple locations in Australia. The star was specifically performing in Brisbane on Tuesday and was wading through the crowd to interact with fans.
KATSEYE Announces Comeback for April With New Single 'Gnarly'

3 weeks ago | kpopstarz.com | Danielle Ong

KATSEYE, the global girl group based in Los Angeles, is officially making their return with a new single titled "Gnarly."The group teased their first comeback with a trailer released Wednesday. The song, titled "Gnarly," will be released on April 29, 2025, at 9 PM Pacific Time, which corresponds to midnight Eastern Time on April 30. This marks KATSEYE's first major comeback since their debut EP, SIS (Soft Is Strong), in August 2024.
EXO's Kai Cries Uncontrollably at 'Wait On Me' Showcase Celebrating New Solo Album

3 weeks ago | kpopstarz.com | Danielle Ong

EXO's Kai stunned fans as he broke down in tears during his showcase for the new solo album "Wait On Me."The event, held at the Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul on Monday, was held to celebrate his new solo album after he was recently discharged from the military. During the showcase, Kai delivered a thank you speech to fans just performing his final song for the night when he suddenly turned away from the audience and appeared to cry uncontrollably.
IU to Star Alongside Byun Woo Seok in '21st Century Princess Consort,' Broadcast Set for 2026

3 weeks ago | kpopstarz.com | Danielle Ong

IU and Byun Woo Seok are confirmed to lead the upcoming MBC drama "21st Century Princess Consort," which is now scheduled to premiere in the first half of 2026. The drama marks the first collaboration between the two popular stars in an MBC production. It will reportedly air as part of the network's Friday-Saturday lineup.