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.
Kpop
JYP Entertainment revealed on May 5 that ITZY leader Yeji has been diagnosed with a herniated disc after seeking treatment for persistent lower back pain. Doctors advised her to avoid movements that strain her back, leading to limited participation in the group's "TUNNEL VISION" world tour
News
A practicing attorney has leveled explosive allegations against Kook Dong-ho, the breakout star of Netflix's Single's Inferno Season 4, accusing him of school bullying during their middle school years. Lee Yoo-rim, who posts on X as @chusami_lawyer, detailed a nightmare of harassment in
Entertainment News
South Korean composer and producer LeeZu, best known for his influential work on the rhythm game DJ MAX, has passed away at the age of 42, leaving fans and industry peers in mourning. Born in 1984, LeeZu first gained recognition under earlier aliases such as DEVA and P. Remi before
Kpop
K‑pop megastar G‑Dragon’s management, Galaxy Corporation, has released a formal apology after the singer wore a T‑shirt emblazoned with a racial slur during a recent performance in Macau, triggering swift backlash from fans and international audiences. The incident, which unfolded on May 2, 2026, at the
News
The K-pop world is reeling from the delayed revelation that Hanbyeol, a former YG Entertainment trainee and standout on K-Pop Star 6, has passed away— Korean news that's only now hitting fans hard through scattered social media posts. Hanbyeol first captured hearts in 2016 with her
Kpop
Rising K-pop sensation AHOF is set to deliver a groundbreaking live performance of their smash debut hit "Rendezvous" on SBS’s popular SoundBOMB360 platform this Wednesday, May 6, at 6 p.m. KST. The rookie boy group promises an unforgettable sonic journey, leveraging advanced spatial audio technology
News
A Japanese K-pop trainee, referred to only as “A,” has disappeared just weeks before what was meant to be his debut, prompting South Korean authorities to open a fraud investigation and impose an exit‑control order on the 20‑something foreign idol‑to‑be. The young man was slated
Kpop
The K-pop idol, known for his work in NCT 127 and his various solo projects, concluded his service in the Army military band today. Jaehyun is the second member of NCT to complete his national defense duty, following group leader Taeyong, who was discharged in December 2025. Throughout his
Kpop
In a poignant turn for K-pop fans, Seunghun—vocalist of the boy group CIX—has decided to step away from the spotlight, marking the end of an era for the act that captured hearts since its 2019 debut. The announcement came just days after C9 Entertainment confirmed the group&
Kpop
NCT WISH is having a moment — and fans can’t get enough. The rising NCT subunit clinched their second Music Core win for “Ode to Love” on Saturday, topping the chart with 6,333 points ahead of AKMU and YENA. Just a day earlier, the group had already celebrated their
News
Seoul’s streets buzzed with excitement on Thursday as fans young and old flocked to catch a glimpse of their favorite pocket monsters — but what started as a joyful celebration quickly turned into a safety headache. Pokémon Korea kicked off “ Pokémon Mega Festa 2026 ” in Seongsu-dong, eastern Seoul, aiming
Kpop
AHOF is proving that keeping it real can be the ultimate differentiator. Less than a year since their official debut, the nine-member boy group has captured hearts worldwide by leaning into sincerity rather than spectacle, turning personal stories into a superpower that resonates across cultures. Assembled through the survival