These Australian teens stood up to a giant record label. Now, they’re feeling the pain
NewJeans were one of the top-selling acts in K-pop. But thanks to a legal stoush with their parent company, their future is ...
How HYBE’s Legal Victory Over NewJeans/NJZ Could End Up Costing the Company
NewJeans/NJZ's legal loss to HYBE could end up costing the company. Here's how — and what the court decision could mean for the K-pop industry.
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You’ve heard of superfan app Weverse. Now the parent company of HYBE’s arch-rival has launched a direct competitor. Meet Berriz.
There’s already a lot to be learned, however, from existing dedicated superfan apps like HYBE’s dominant Weverse platform, ...
Hybe Girl Group Member Comes Out as Queer, K-Pop Fans Share Support
Fans are showering Lara Raj, a member of the Hybe girl group KATSEYE, with love and support after the 19-year-old came out as ...
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KATSEYE, concerts, and BTS’s comeback: What we learned from HYBE’s latest earnings call
Revelations tumbled forth from Korean firm’s all-important Q4 chat with fiscal analysts – with US investment and big-name ...
Bitcoiner sex trap extortion? BTS firm’s blockchain disaster: Asia Express
Chinese influencer denies links to honeytrap scam after promising sex to any Bitcoiner, BTS firm’s $350 in blockchain revenue ...
NewJeans fans divided as protest trucks call for reconciliation with agency
As the legal battle between K-pop girl group NewJeans and its agency Ador drags on, a faction of the group's fanbase exposed ...
HYBE identifies hate account linking BTS to Danworld and posting negative comments about LE SSERAFIM; lawsuits likely to follow
Identity of hate account Guilty Archive's user has finally been revealed and HYBE might be preparing for legal actions ...
Was NewJeans abandoned by Min Hee Jin amid HYBE feud? Suspicions over ex-ADOR CEO's absence surface
Where is Min Hee Jin as NewJeans’ feud with ADOR escalates? As the battle for creative control intensifies, questions swirl ...
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NewJeans vs. ADOR: The K-Pop Battle That Could Change Everything
In an industry where stars are often silenced, NewJeans’ courage to challenge the status quo is a beacon of hope. Their ...
NewJeans Had Planned a Rebirth. The Performance Ended in Tears.
K-pop’s most imaginative group has been battling its powerhouse label. Our critic watched as its first concert in months was ...
Legal Setback for NewJeans as Hybe Retains Control Amid Controversy
On a fateful Friday, the court declared Hybe as the sole management company for NewJeans, a verdict that coincided with a notable rise in Hybe’s stock prices, indicating investor confidence following ...