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BTS Spring 2026 Comeback: Max Martin 'Fixes' Song in 17 Seconds with Jon Bellion on $1.05B Project

Max Martin and Jon Bellion confirm work on BTS's spring 2026 comeback album, expected to generate over £796m ($1.05bn) as the K-pop septet reunites after military service.

International Business Times UK

BTS Jungkook Faces Backlash After Live Broadcast — HYBE Is Accused of Taking Down Clips From What Fans Call a 'Mediocre' Performance

Jungkook's live vocals face widespread criticism, while fans accuse HYBE of removing social media clips as debate over the broadcast intensifies online.

International Business Times UK

Can You Still Get (and Afford) KATSEYE Tour Tickets in Toronto and Other Cities?

KATSEYE tour tickets for Toronto are on resale markets at high prices, reflecting their rapid success and Grammy-nominated status, with demand outweighing supply.

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All five NewJeans members set to return to label after year-long legal row

NewJeans and Ador have been embroiled in a feud since last year’s ouster of the band’s former creative director and Ador’s former CEO Min Hee Jin

The Independent UK

BTS Jungkook's Mystery Date: Who is His Rumoured Girlfriend?

Rumours about BTS Jungkook's love life are spreading online, linking him to actress Chae Won-bin, model Shin Hyun Ji, and aespa's Winter — but fans and agencies have yet to confirm anything.

International Business Times UK

K-pop group NewJeans loses lawsuit to leave agency

Group says they will be filing an appeal, claiming the ‘relationship of trust with Ador has been completely destroyed’

The Independent UK

NewJeans Loses Against ADOR In Court Case: What Happens Next?

A Seoul court has ruled in favour of ADOR, upholding the exclusive contract with NewJeans. The decision marks another legal setback for the K-pop group, which had sought to terminate its agreement following the dismissal of Min Hee-jin.

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BTS reportedly planning biggest world tour yet with 65 shows and new album

This would mark a full-group comeback for the band after its members completed South Korea’s mandatory military service

The Independent UK

Meet the Duo Behind KATSEYE's Instantly Iconic Choreography

Grant Gilmore and Sohey Sugihara dish on working with the K-pop stars since their inception and crafting viral moments.

Marie Claire

Is Katseye a Real K-Pop Group? Meet the Girls in Gap's Latest Viral Commercial

Katseye, the multinational girl group formed through Hybe and Geffen's Dream Academy, stars in Gap's viral 'Better in Denim' campaign. From charting singles to fashion takeovers, here's everything you need to know about the rising pop act.

International Business Times UK

BTS Agency HYBE Raided Over Alleged Fraud Trading

HYBE, the agency behind K-pop superstars BTS, was raided by police on Thursday in connection with alleged fraudulent trading involving its founder Bang Si-hyuk, investigators said.

International Business Times

Now There’s More Evidence That Hailey Bieber's Rhode Sale Seemingly Saved Her And Justin's Finances

Justin Bieber seems close to putting a big debt behind him.

Cinemablend

BTS and TXT's label to launch new K-pop boy band next month

BIGHIT MUSIC is set to launch a new boy band in August with a debut album on the horizon already.

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Weverse Major Update: BTS 'Permission To Dance On Stage' Details And What's In Store For July

BTS drops first live album and concert pack via Weverse in July 2025, teasing a 2026 comeback and full-group return. Here's what fans need to know.

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BTS Agency Confirms Superstars' 2026 Album, Tour

BTS agency HYBE confirmed Wednesday that the K-pop megastars would release a new album and go on tour in 2026, with the group's livestream announcement of their return attracting more than seven million views.

Evening Standard

Is the BTS reunion imminent? K-pop stars are all due to finish military service by next week

ARMY fans are already celebrating as only one member remains to be discharged from Korea’s military

We Got This Covered

Justin Bieber’s ‘out of control’ spending habits blamed as his massive debt of millions is exposed

The singer's life is much more imbalanced than fans feared.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s ended up being nothing to no one’: can K-pop overcome crisis?

It looked destined to take over the world. But after misfiring albums, a legal drama involving bright hopes NewJeans and with domestic fans getting bored, the South Korean music industry is nervous

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The Independent UK

NewJeans: How one of K-pop’s most exciting acts was brought down by their label

It’s unclear what lies ahead for quintet as they arrive at an impasse with record label Ador

The Independent UK

K-Pop group NewJeans blocked from leaving management agency by South Korean court

Court allows Ador to maintain their position as official agency of NewJeans, stating there was insufficient evidence to prove they had breached contractual obligations

MusicRadar

“Artists face increased vulnerability to online crimes due to the rapid creation of deepfake videos”: K-Pop mega-label HYBE goes legal to stop the flood of fakes

Home-grown deepfake videos are threatening to ruin breakout artists on the brink of global success

BANG Premier

K-pop giant HYBE teams up with Ryan Tedder to find the next BTS

K-pop powerhouse HYBE and songwriter to the stars Ryan Tedder are forming a new boy band.

The Independent UK

NewJeans: Why one of K-pop’s biggest bands is being sued by its own label

Five-member girl group has been embroiled in a contract dispute with their agency since last year

International Business Times

Five Things To Know About NewJeans' Shock Split From Agency

Chart-topping group NewJeans shocked the K-pop world with their announcement that they are quitting their label ADOR over what they described as "mistreatment".

The Independent UK

How £55 funeral wreaths sent by disgruntled K-pop fans became a public menace

Once a solemn symbol of mourning, funeral wreaths have taken on a new role in South Korea as a tool of protest, Shahana Yasmin reports

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