Enhypen will be appearing on MBC's "Show! MusicCore" for the first time since 2019, signaling the resolution of a long-standing dispute between HYBE and MBC. This development highlights a changing power dynamic between K-pop and TV stations.

HYBE-MBC tensions have thawed, but what happens now?

What sort of mistake does it take to destroy 70,000 album copies just weeks before their release?

Kingdom, Seventeen get in trouble for cultural inappropriateness

When boy band Seventeen's 10th EP "FML" dropped on April 24, anyone interested K-pop knew it was going to see high CD sales. Since debuting in 2015, Seventeen had been one of the biggest names in the K-pop scene and has been showing consistent growth over the years. But the outcome exceeded expectations, selling a whopping 4.55 million copies in the first week. Among the total sales, 3.99 million were sold on the very first day.  

How did Seventeen sell 4.55 million CDs?

Twice a year, during the Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays, dozens of K-pop groups and their loyal fans gather at an arena for a day of athletic festivities to flaunt their sportsmanship and teamwork for the biannual “Idol Star Athletics Championships” (ISAC) sports entertainment show on MBC.

 

But particular keen viewers may have noticed that no HYBE artist has taken part in the grand get-together since 2019.

 

Rumor has it that the ties between Korea’s K-pop powerhouse and MBC, one of Korea’s three largest stations and the broadcaster of ISAC, have been severed since 2019.

 

Why? Because agencies don’t have to fear television channels anymore.

MBC-HYBE feud casts shadow on 'Idol Star Athletics Championships' 

Seventeen is on the verge of selling 10 million album units this year, its agency Pledis Entertainment said Monday.

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Seventeen close to breaking 10 million album sales this year

BTS member Jungkook won two awards at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) on Thursday, while two other K-pop acts — Stray Kids and Seventeen — earned awards at the event.

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BTS' Jungkook wins two awards at BBMAs, Stray Kids and Seventeen also honored

Boy band Seventeen will be the first K-pop act to perform at Disney's Christmas-themed show, “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade,” which takes place on Christmas Day.

Seventeen makes Disney history as first K-pop act to perform at Christmas show

Girl group aespa, boy band Seventeen, rock band DAY6 and more will join the list of performers set to take the stage at the 39th Golden Disc Awards, organizers said Monday.

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Seventeen, aespa and more to perform at Golden Disc Awards

Boy band Seventeen will perform at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards on Dec. 12, its agency Pledis said Tuesday.

Seventeen to perform at 2024 Billboard Music Awards 

Boy band Seventeen is set to kick off the Japanese leg of its world tour on Friday, its agency, Pledis Entertainment, said the same day.

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Seventeen to kick off Japanese leg of world tour in Nagoya

The 2024 MAMA Awards finished Saturday with a historic performance by Big Bang, solidifying its reputation as one of the prestigious pop music awards in Korea.

Wow, Fantastic Baby: 2024 MAMA Awards end with a Big Bang

Seventeen member The8 will release his first solo album, "Stardust," on Dec. 4, his agency Pledis Entertainment said Thursday.

Seventeen's The8 to release first solo album on Dec. 4

Boy band Seventeen will perform at "The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular" on Dec. 1, becoming the first K-pop act to perform at Disney's annual year-end program, the band's agency Pledis Entertainment said Thursday.

Seventeen to perform at Disney's 'Holiday Spectacular' on Dec. 1

Seungkwan of boy band Seventeen has been named the honorary ambassador of Jeju Island, the singer's agency said Tuesday.

Seventeen's Seungkwan named Jeju Island's honorary ambassador

Seventeen is set to perform at Tecate Pa’l Norte 2025 from April 4 to 6 next year, Pledis Entertainment said Wednesday.

Seventeen to perform at Tecate Pa'l Norte next year as first K-pop act

Famous New York City skyscraper the Empire State Building will be lit up in K-pop boy band Seventeen’s official colors to celebrate the band's recent release and its ongoing world tour, its agency Pledis Entertainment said on Wednesday.

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