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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Rising K-pop group AHOF is officially set to embark on their very first tour, signaling a major milestone in their career. Titled " 2026 AHOF 1ST TOUR: THE FIRST SPARK, " the upcoming series of concerts will take the nine-member act across Asia, bringing their performances directly to
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The legal representative of nine members of the South Korean boy band THE BOYZ has issued a formal statement denying that they have received any settlement payments from their agency ONE HUNDRED , directly contradicting the company's recent assertion that all financial obligations have been fulfilled.The dispute dates
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Rising four-member boy group LNGSHOT has officially named their fandom "SHOTTIES" in celebration of their 100th day since debut. The announcement was made at exactly 1:13 a.m. KST on April 21, 2026, through the global fan community platform Weverse, coinciding with the significant date in
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South Korean prosecutors have demanded an 18-month jail sentence for Song Min-ho , better known as Mino of the popular K-pop group WINNER , following his indictment on charges of violating the Military Service Act. The request was made during the first trial held on the morning of April
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The K-pop industry was sent into a tailspin on Tuesday as the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency formally applied for an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk , the visionary founder and chairman of HYBE Corporation, the powerhouse behind global phenomenon BTS. The warrant request follows a grueling 16-month investigation
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In a heartfelt moment during his birthday live stream on April 20, 2026, ENHYPEN member Jay addressed ongoing discussions within the fandom, urging unity following the departure of fellow member Heeseung earlier this year.During the broadcast, which has since been removed, Jay firmly stated, “ENHYPEN is ENHYPEN,” pushing back
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BLACKPINK member Jisoo’s agency, BLISSOO , has issued a firm official statement distancing the artist from the ongoing controversy surrounding her older brother. On April 20, 2026, lawyer Eun Hyun-ho from Kim & Chang Law Firm, representing BLISSOO, released a detailed statement addressing recent media reports and online speculation.
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Xdinary Heroes has been selected as the cover stars for the May 2026 issue of Cosmopolitan Shine Korea, continuing their strong momentum following the release of their eighth mini-album DEAD AND . The six-member band — Gunil , Jungsu , Gaon , O.de , Jun Han , and Jooyeon — showcased a bold and stylish
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AHOF members Chihen and JL have captured fans’ attention once again after a lighthearted and cheeky post about hair quickly went viral on social media. On April 19, 2026, the two members shared a fun behind-the-scenes photo on the group’s official accounts, jokingly comparing their hairstyles during
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The U.S. Embassy in South Korea has formally requested police cooperation to temporarily lift the travel ban imposed on HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, citing important business discussions related to BTS’s upcoming world tour. According to multiple reports on April 19, 2026, the embassy sent an official letter
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A mysterious new project called MPREG has taken the internet by storm, leaving K-pop fans divided and confused over its highly unconventional male pregnancy-themed concept. The project, which teased a May 2026 debut, launched official social media accounts featuring a bold logo and the slogan “Male can be
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Former NCT member Mark Lee made his first public appearance since leaving SM Entertainment, as he was spotted enjoying Coachella Festival on April 19, 2026. The 26-year-old was seen during Weekend 2, Day 3 of the renowned music festival in Indio, California. Fans quickly shared videos and photos