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Rosé Goes Solo with Season's Greetings Sales: A Green Light for BLACKPINK's Re-signing?
The fate of BLACKPINK's re-signing has been shrouded in mystery since their exclusive contract ended last August, and remains undecided as of November. Amidst this uncertainty, news of member Rosé's solo Season's Greetings sale has refocused attention on the group's contract renewal status. The fate of BLACKPINK's re-signing has been shrouded in mystery since their exclusive contract ended last August, and remains undecided as of November. Amidst this uncertainty, news of member Rosé's solo Season's Greetings sale has refocused attention on the group's contract renewal status. -
BTS Solo Acts, IVE, ITZY, and More 4th Gen K-pop Groups - The Grammy Challenge Continues
The prestigious American music awards, the upcoming 'Grammy Awards,' are not only seeing nominations from the members of the global phenomenon BTS but also a slew of 4th generation K-pop groups like IVE. The prestigious American music awards, the upcoming 'Grammy Awards,' are not only seeing nominations from the members of the global phenomenon BTS but also a slew of 4th generation K-pop groups like IVE. -
What's Next for Blackpink? Months Pass with No Word on YG Contract Renewal
Blackpink (Rosé, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa) and their agency, YG Entertainment (hereafter YG), have kept silent on the status of their contract renewal. Blackpink (Rosé, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa) and their agency, YG Entertainment (hereafter YG), have kept silent on the status of their contract renewal. -
Global Popstar Jungkook and The Rise of English in K-pop
"Global Popstar" - this is the moniker Big Hit Music, the agency of BTS, has started to attribute to Jungkook, also known as the "golden maknae," in his solo ventures. The title "Global Popstar" for Jungkook doesn't just shed the "K" from K-pop and focuses on "pop." It also symbolizes a trend where K-pop idols are increasingly releasing songs in English, seamlessly integrating into the global music landscape. "Global Popstar" - this is the moniker Big Hit Music, the agency of BTS, has started to attribute to Jungkook, also known as the "golden maknae," in his solo ventures. The title "Global Popstar" for Jungkook doesn't just shed the "K" from K-pop and focuses on "pop." It also symbolizes a trend where K-pop idols are increasingly releasing songs in English, seamlessly integrating into the global music landscape. -
From Departure to Disbandment: How Did K-kpop Idols Facing Their 'Dreaded 7th Year' Choose This Year?
For K-pop idols, the 7-year mark often serves as a significant turning point. As the standard contract duration is 7 years, many face the crossroads of renewing their contracts once this period ends. For K-pop idols, the 7-year mark often serves as a significant turning point. As the standard contract duration is 7 years, many face the crossroads of renewing their contracts once this period ends. -
K-pop Groups at the Crossroads of the '7-Year Curse'
The future moves of K-pop groups standing at the crossroads of the infamous '7-year curse' are drawing attention. The future moves of K-pop groups standing at the crossroads of the infamous '7-year curse' are drawing attention. -
Might Not See BLACKPINK as a Whole? 'Lisa's Worth Reaches 100 Billion Won, Members Meeting Investors'
Amid rumors that BLACKPINK's Jennie and Jisoo have each established their own agencies, claims have emerged that due to Lisa's value reaching 100 billion won, fans might not see BLACKPINK as a complete group next year. Amid rumors that BLACKPINK's Jennie and Jisoo have each established their own agencies, claims have emerged that due to Lisa's value reaching 100 billion won, fans might not see BLACKPINK as a complete group next year. -
BLACKPINK's New Strategy: Jennie Ventures into Variety Shows, Lisa Addresses Controversy Head-On
As BLACKPINK enters their seventh year since debut, it seems they are gradually embarking on individual projects while still maintaining group activities. Although there's no word on group activities, their solo pursuits are expanding. However, there's no sign of discord among the members, which is a positive indication for the group's continuity, but nothing is certain. As BLACKPINK enters their seventh year since debut, it seems they are gradually embarking on individual projects while still maintaining group activities. Although there's no word on group activities, their solo pursuits are expanding. However, there's no sign of discord among the members, which is a positive indication for the group's continuity, but nothing is certain. -
YG Entertainment Faces Stock Price Plunge Amid BLACKPINK and G-Dragon Contract Uncertainties
In the volatile world of entertainment stocks, YG Entertainment, a prominent South Korea-based entertainment label, experienced a significant dip in its stock price in September. The company's stock reportedly plummeted by 22.9% within the month, a decline that has been attributed to the ongoing uncertainties surrounding the contract renewals of its major artists, BLACKPINK and K-Pop superstar G-Dragon. In the volatile world of entertainment stocks, YG Entertainment, a prominent South Korea-based entertainment label, experienced a significant dip in its stock price in September. The company's stock reportedly plummeted by 22.9% within the month, a decline that has been attributed to the ongoing uncertainties surrounding the contract renewals of its major artists, BLACKPINK and K-Pop superstar G-Dragon. -
BLACKPINK's Rosé and Jisoo Face Backlash for Supporting Lisa's Crazy Horse Performance
In a recent turn of events, BLACKPINK's Rosé and Jisoo have found themselves at the center of a heated debate after attending the renowned nightclub, Crazy Horse, in support of their fellow bandmate, Lisa's performance. The visit, which was meant to be a gesture of camaraderie, has instead ignited a firestorm of controversy, especially within the Knetz community. In a recent turn of events, BLACKPINK's Rosé and Jisoo have found themselves at the center of a heated debate after attending the renowned nightclub, Crazy Horse, in support of their fellow bandmate, Lisa's performance. The visit, which was meant to be a gesture of camaraderie, has instead ignited a firestorm of controversy, especially within the Knetz community.