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FIFTY FIFTY's Divergent Paths: Keena Triumphs with First Settlement, Former Members Face 13 Billion Won Lawsuit
The fates of the members of the group FIFTY FIFTY have diverged significantly. While Keena received her first settlement and is preparing for the group's second phase, the former members (Saena, Sio, Aran) are facing a crisis due to a breach of contract, involving damage compensation and penalty charges. 
The fates of the members of the group FIFTY FIFTY have diverged significantly. While Keena received her first settlement and is preparing for the group's second phase, the former members (Saena, Sio, Aran) are facing a crisis due to a breach of contract, involving damage compensation and penalty charges. -
World Media Focuses on BTS's Military Service: Predicts Steady Popularity and Eager Anticipation for 2025 Return
International media outlets from the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan have been intensively covering the military enlistment of the group BTS (RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook). 
International media outlets from the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan have been intensively covering the military enlistment of the group BTS (RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook). -
BLACKPINK Continues with YG Entertainment: Members to Pursue Individual Contracts in a Flexible Manner
About the yet-to-be-confirmed individual contracts, she anticipated, "Individual contracts are expected to proceed in a flexible manner. For personal activities that require BLACKPINK's title, such as solo albums, collaboration with the company is highly likely due to trademark rights owned by the company." 
About the yet-to-be-confirmed individual contracts, she anticipated, "Individual contracts are expected to proceed in a flexible manner. For personal activities that require BLACKPINK's title, such as solo albums, collaboration with the company is highly likely due to trademark rights owned by the company." -
BTS Jungkook Surpasses Taylor Swift and Beyoncé on Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart
Jungkook of BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) has illuminated his global popularity by maintaining the number 1 spot on the U.S. Billboard chart for four consecutive weeks. According to the latest chart released by Billboard on December 16th, Jungkook's solo single "Standing Next to You" has achieved the first place on the Digital Song Sales chart. 
Jungkook of BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) has illuminated his global popularity by maintaining the number 1 spot on the U.S. Billboard chart for four consecutive weeks. According to the latest chart released by Billboard on December 16th, Jungkook's solo single "Standing Next to You" has achieved the first place on the Digital Song Sales chart. -
FIFTY FIFTY's Tampering Scandal Shakes K-Pop Industry in 2023
In 2023, the K-Pop industry faced numerous issues, but the most significant was undoubtedly the tampering case involving the group FIFTY FIFTY. The scenario of a newly debuted group demanding contract termination from their agency over settlement issues is unprecedented in K-Pop. 
In 2023, the K-Pop industry faced numerous issues, but the most significant was undoubtedly the tampering case involving the group FIFTY FIFTY. The scenario of a newly debuted group demanding contract termination from their agency over settlement issues is unprecedented in K-Pop. -
2023 in K-Pop: Lawsuits, Departures, and the Seven-Year Curse
Despite the global rise of K-Pop, 2023 has seen its fair share of instabilities. The group FIFTY FIFTY, once hailed as a miracle of a small agency, found itself embroiled in lawsuits after their hit "Cupid." Some members of the veteran group EXO also experienced conflicts with SM Entertainment. Rowoon and Rocky made their exits for new beginnings, and some groups succumbed to the seven-year jinx. 
Despite the global rise of K-Pop, 2023 has seen its fair share of instabilities. The group FIFTY FIFTY, once hailed as a miracle of a small agency, found itself embroiled in lawsuits after their hit "Cupid." Some members of the veteran group EXO also experienced conflicts with SM Entertainment. Rowoon and Rocky made their exits for new beginnings, and some groups succumbed to the seven-year jinx. -
Drug Scandal Rattles Korean Music Industry in 2023: The Return of Entertainers with Drug Charges
This year, 20,000 drug offenders have been apprehended in the country, with those in their teens and twenties surpassing 7,000, marking a 50% increase from the previous year. 
This year, 20,000 drug offenders have been apprehended in the country, with those in their teens and twenties surpassing 7,000, marking a 50% increase from the previous year. -
BTS's 'Spring Day' Makes a Surprising Comeback, Topping Global Charts 6 Years After Release
The song 'Spring Day' carries the hope of a new beginning and the anticipation of reuniting. This song, released six years ago, has made an unexpected resurgence, climbing global music charts to reach number one. This demonstrates the immense power of the BTS fandom, ARMY. 
The song 'Spring Day' carries the hope of a new beginning and the anticipation of reuniting. This song, released six years ago, has made an unexpected resurgence, climbing global music charts to reach number one. This demonstrates the immense power of the BTS fandom, ARMY. -
BTS's Military Service Quiets Controversial Military Exemption Debate for Pop Artists
The debate around amending the military service law, centered on BTS, evolved in two stages. 
The debate around amending the military service law, centered on BTS, evolved in two stages. -
BTS Jin Shares Emotional Farewell as Youngest Member Jungkook Enlists: 'Thought I'd Laugh, But I Cried'
Jin, the eldest member of the group BTS, shared his emotional state after sending off the youngest member, Jungkook, to the military. 
Jin, the eldest member of the group BTS, shared his emotional state after sending off the youngest member, Jungkook, to the military.
