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' 

Has K-pop already lost its momentum after an explosive growth earlier this decade? Not quite, says Spotify Korea — as both the industry and the global streaming giant are still just getting started.

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Wither K-pop? No way, says Spotify. We're just getting started.  

Singer Hoshi of boy band Seventeen released a self-written song, "I Want You Back," on Sunday to celebrate his birthday, June 15.

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Seventeen’s Hoshi celebrates birthday with new solo track ‘I Want You Back’

Boy band Seventeen is set to sing the soundtrack for the upcoming Japanese drama series “Hatsukoi DOGs,” Pledis Entertainment said Friday.

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Seventeen to sing soundtrack of Japanese drama series 'Hatsukoi DOGs'

Boy band Seventeen nabbed the No. 2 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart for the upcoming week of June 14, the U.S. music chart said in an article on Monday.

Seventeen's 'Happy Burstday' debuts at No. 2 on Billboard 200 albums chart

Hoshi X Woozi, the subunit of boy band Seventeen, is set to hold a series of concerts titled “Warning” in July and August, Pledis Entertainment said Thursday.

Hoshi X Woozi prepares for 'Warning' concerts in July, August

Korean celebrities are also heading to the polls along with the 44 million eligible voters in Korea to cast ballots in the nation’s 21st presidential election on Tuesday.

Stars don't shine intentionally as they turn out to vote in muted color palettes

Boy band Seventeen topped Japanese music chart Oricon's Weekly Album Ranking chart with its fifth full-length album "Happy Burstday," scoring the highest album sales figure by a foreign act in the country this year.

Seventeen tops Oricon's album ranking chart in Japan with 'Happy Burstday'

Boy band Seventeen recorded the highest first-week album sales of the year with its fifth full-length album, “Happy Burstday,” Pledis Entertainment said Monday.

Seventeen’s 'Happy Burstday' sells more than 2.5 million copies in first week

The 2025 HYBE Cine Fest in Asia, an event that screens past concerts of the K-pop powerhouse’s artists in a cinema, is set to take place from July 10 to 13, the music label said Thursday.

2025 HYBE Cine Fest to run across Asia July 10 to 13

A bridge across Seoul's Han River was closed off on Sunday afternoon as an entire section of the southwestern riverbank was transformed into a bustling festival for the boy band Seventeen’s 10th anniversary.

'Happy Burstday': Fireworks light up Han River as Seventeen celebrates 10 years with special concert

Boy band Seventeen held a 10th anniversary celebration performance on Sunday, giving fans a preview of its new track “Thunder,” a day ahead of the release of its upcoming album.

Seventeen unveils new track 'Thunder' during 10th anniversary celebration performance

Boy band Seventeen is celebrating the 10th anniversary since its debut through decorating the HYBE headquarters in Yongsan District, central Seoul, Pledis Entertainment said Friday.

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