Kpop news
K-pop news! Here are some recent updates and trending stories:
Group Debuts
- ENHYPEN, a new boy group under Belift Lab, debuted on November 30 with their single "Given-Taken".
- TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) released their second EP "The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE" on December 13.
Comebacks
- (G)I-DLE returned with their third EP "I Never Die" on November 18.
- ITZY dropped their second EP "Wannabe" on March 9.
- MONSTA X released their eighth EP "FANTASTIC" on March 9.
Collaborations
- BTS's RM collaborated with Erykah Badu on the song "Yun" for the soundtrack of the Korean drama "Our Blues".
- Blackpink's Rosé collaborated with Lil Nas X on the song "Sour Candy" for his album "Montero".
- EXO's Baekhyun collaborated with Taeyong (NCT) on the song "Danger" for the soundtrack of the Korean drama "Our Blues".
Awards and Nominations
- BTS won the "Best Pop Duo/Group Performance" award at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards for their song "Dynamite".
- Blackpink was nominated for the "Best New Artist" award at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
- (G)I-DLE won the "Best Female Group" award at the 2021 Melon Music Awards.
Scandals and Controversies
- Former IZ*ONE member Jo Yu-ri was involved in a controversy surrounding her alleged involvement in a car accident.
- K-pop idol Lee Seung-hyun (formerly of 8Eight) was arrested for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
Other News
- SM Entertainment, one of the largest K-pop entertainment agencies, announced that it would be launching a new boy group in 2022.
- K-pop fans around the world are rallying to support the Korean government's efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Korean government has announced plans to establish a new K-pop industry support center to promote the growth of the K-pop industry.
Stay tuned for more K-pop news and updates!