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According to the report of thebell korea news. The Black Label, the influential K-pop production house founded in 2016 as a YG Entertainment subsidiary, has taken a decisive step toward full independence. In a move signaling its push for autonomy, the company has completely removed any YG-affiliated directors
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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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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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JYP Entertainment has posted multiple job openings in its Artist Part division, the team responsible for overseeing Stray Kids, sparking widespread discussion and cautious optimism among the group’s fans. In mid-April 2026, the agency listed positions in marketing, fan marketing, SNS management, video production, design, and managerial roles.
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In a groundbreaking collaboration, South Korea’s four largest K-pop agencies — HYBE, SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment have formally applied to launch a large-scale annual music festival called “Phenomenon.” The companies submitted a business combination report to the Korea Fair Trade Commission on April 14, 2026,
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YGKPLUS News (ygkplusofficial.com) is quickly gaining recognition as a notable new player in the English-language K-pop journalism scene, earning praise for its consistent and timely reporting. The platform has shown significant growth since its major expansion in late 2025. In a short period, YGKPLUS News has established