Leesung Kim is the Journalist of Radarkpop, covering K-pop and Korean entertainment news. His work focuses on artist updates, music releases, comeback announcements, industry developments, and trending stories from the world of Korean entertainment.
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K-pop legends, singer-actor Kim Jae-joong announced he has become a grandfather. The 40-year-old shared the joyful family news during the May 15 episode of KBS2's variety show Super Chef's Restaurant (Shin Sang Chul Si Pyeonstorang). While cooking a nourishing jjamppong samgyetang
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CORTIS extended its winning streak on Friday’s Music Bank, taking home the group’s fifth trophy for “REDRED” as the song continued to dominate Korea’s weekly music-show race. The result adds to a run of victories that has already made the track one of the standout releases
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AHOF, the rising K‑pop boy group, has been officially confirmed as part of the performance lineup for the 35th Seoul Music Awards, marking a major milestone in their career and underscoring their growing presence in the mainstream K‑music scene. The announcement, first reported by Naver’s entertainment section,
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Canadian rapper Drake has sparked a wave of online discussion after mentioning BTS on his newly released album Iceman, with fans split over whether the lyric is a compliment, a flex, or both. The reference has drawn strong reactions from Korean and international listeners alike, turning a single line into
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Seoul Western District Court has delayed the first hearing in Source Music's 500 million won ($360,000 USD) damages lawsuit against former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin. Originally scheduled for May 15, 2026, the session has been pushed back to May 29 at 4:15 PM KST, following
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DNA Entertainment has pulled back the curtain on EMOTI:M, its highly anticipated rookie boy group set to debut this July. The five-member act carefully assembled with a mix of talent, experience, and international flair promises to bring something distinctive to an increasingly competitive scene. The lineup features Chanyul
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Netflix is teaming up with live entertainment powerhouse AEG Presents to launch a worldwide concert tour based on KPop Demon Hunters. The announcement, made during Netflix’s recent upfront presentation in New York, promises to transform the film’s vibrant world of music, fantasy, and high-stakes battles into an
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Global girl group KATSEYE just lit up fan feeds with their massive 2026 "WILDWORLD TOUR" announcement, promising high-energy arena shows across continents this fall. Unveiled on May 13, the 28-date headline run produced by Live Nation marks a huge step up from their intimate Beautiful Chaos
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FIFA revealed on May 14 that BTS will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup™ Final Halftime Show alongside pop icons Madonna and Shakira. The star-studded performance is set for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium) in the United States, as part of
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NCT and longtime agency SM Entertainment, former member Mark is sparking serious buzz about a potential solo launch in the American music scene. The speculation intensified when Tunji Balogun, chairman and CEO of iconic hip-hop and R&B label Def Jam Recordings, followed the Canadian-born singer on
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As per Soompi Report, K-pop group tripleS faced an unexpected hurdle on Wednesday when three of its members were involved in a minor traffic accident, forcing them to sit out a scheduled university festival performance. According to their agency MODHAUS, ChaeYeon, HaYeon, and Sullin were traveling when the incident
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K-pop rookie duo Flare U made its official debut on Wednesday with the release of its first EP, “Youth Error.” The two-member group comprising Chuei Liyu and Kang Woojin unveiled the project during a lively media showcase at Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall in Seoul’s Yongsan-