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

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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.

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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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Empire State Building to be lit up in Seventeen's colors for U.S. tour leg

The air was thick with excitement at Goyang Stadium, Gyeonggi, as the beloved boy group took the stage. Its infectious energy immediately captivated the audience on Oct. 13 for the inaugural concert of Seventeen's world tour.

Seventeen brings energy and style to Goyang Stadium for world tour opener

Airbnb has partnered with boy band Seventeen to recreate the set from its latest music video, "Love, Money, Fame," as a room that fans can book for the night.

Airbnb recreates Seventeen’s music video set as fan accommodation, available for 17,000 won per night

Spotify Korea put together a special pop-up store in eastern Seoul’s Konkuk University neighborhood for boy band Seventeen’s fans who are excitedly awaiting the band’s “Right Here” concerts set to take place this weekend.

Spotify unveils Seventeen pop-up store in Konkuk University area ahead of weekend concerts

Seventeen is gearing up for the release of its upcoming album "Spill the Feels" with content released both online and offline.

Seventeen to promote upcoming album with pop-up in Seoul's Apgujeong-dong

Pledis Entertainment, home of boy band Seventeen, signed an agreement with the province of Jeju to produce promotional content for the island.

Pledis Entertainment inks deal on promotional content with Jeju

Boy band Seventeen will release its 12th EP on Oct. 14, its agency Pledis Entertainment said Friday.

Seventeen to release 12th EP on Oct. 14

Lisa of Blackpink, girl group Le Sserafim and boy band Seventeen secured prizes at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Wednesday at the UBS Arena in New York.

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