Kstyle's June article ranking reveals top entertainment news, from BTS Jin's discharge to EXO's conflict with SM and an idol's marriage.
June/30/2024 15:43
From Jin of BTS's discharge to the conflict between EXO members and SM, and the announcement of a popular idol's marriage, various events took place in June. What was the most read article on Kstyle? Through the "June Article Ranking" article, we will look back on the Korean entertainment industry. [1st place] EXO Baekhyun & Xiumin & Chen, SM accused of breach of contract photo = My Daily DB #June 10, 2024 At a press conference, they claimed breach of contract by SM EXO's Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen (EXO-CBX) claimed unfair treatment by SM and held an emergency press conference. At the press conference attended by representatives of INB100, they claimed that the promise regarding the distribution fee rate, which was a condition of the agreement presented by SM, was not kept. The claims of both parties clashed, and SM filed a lawsuit against the three for breach of contract. In addition, the three also filed a lawsuit for settlement money. Furthermore, on the 26th, the three accused SM's representative and CAO of fraud. Concerns were raised about EXO's comeback planned for winter, as they entered into a full-scale war with SM. [Related articles] EXO Baekhyun & Xiumin & Chen accuse SM... emergency press conference held today [Related articles] EXO Baekhyun, Xiumin, Chen, accuse SM representative of fraud [2nd place] BTS Jin finally discharged! Members gather at the scene photo = OSEN DB #June 12, 2024 RM welcomes with a saxophone, warm hugs too BTS's Jin was discharged on June 12, becoming the first member of the group to complete military service. Members rushed to the scene to celebrate, with RM playing the saxophone being a hot topic. On the 13th, the day after his discharge, as part of the "2024 FESTA" held annually to commemorate their debut, an offline event was held. Especially, a hugging event with 1,000 fans was planned based on his idea, attracting a lot of attention. The event was an emotional reunion with fans, but some fans attempted to kiss Jin at the hugging event, sparking controversy. Police reportedly started an investigation following the accusation. [Related articles] BTS Jin finally discharged! Members gather at the scene [Related articles] BTS Jin attempted to kiss at hugging event... police start investigation [3rd place] Jaejoong establishes a corporation in Japan #June 26, 2024 Change in artist name notation Jaejoong established a Japanese corporation, iNKODE JAPAN, which is the Japanese subsidiary of the Korean agency iNKODE that he founded. He announced that they will expand new entertainment business that serves as a bridge between Japan and Korea, including managing and promoting artists debuting from iNKODE in Japan. It was also reported that Jaejoong's artist name notation changed from "J-JUN" to "JAEJOONG." Previously, he established iNKODE with the former vice president of CUBE Entertainment last year. He has publicly introduced trainees and held global auditions, raising expectations for the new group he will launch in the future. [Related articles] Jaejoong to establish a Japanese subsidiary of his agency... announces change in artist name notation [Related articles] Jaejoong, new agency finally open! Delighted by the opening celebration from SM... HYBE and JYP's flower wreaths too [4th place] "DREAM CONCERT" to be held at Belluna Dome in August #June 5, 2024 Announcement of participation of luxurious artists From newcomers to veterans, the historic K-POP concert "DREAM CONCERT," featuring dozens of idol groups, announced that it will be held in Japan this year with the theme "With Music We got a friend." The event, to be held at Saitama's Belluna Dome on August 10 and 11, will feature top idols such as SHINee's Onew, Henry, EXO's Chen, Xiumin, NewJeans, as well as new talents like TWS, BADVILLAIN, NCT WISH, NEXZ. Attention is also focused on the lineup to be announced in the future. [Related articles] "DREAM CONCERT WORLD IN JAPAN 2024" to be held at Belluna Dome in August! Teaser for the luxurious lineup [Related articles] EXO Chen & Xiumin also confirmed to perform! Second lineup announcement for "DREAM CONCERT" to be held in Japan [5th place] EXID Hani announces marriage to boyfriend 10 years older #June 1, 2024 Psychiatric doctor after 4 years of dating EXID's Hani announced her marriage to psychiatric specialist Yang Je-woon, who is 10 years older. In a handwritten letter, she reported, "Fortunately, I received a lot of overflowing love from everyone. I have grown up safely to share that love. I have met someone I want to spend my life with and decided to get married." She admitted in a program that "public relationships were not my intention," but she showed a lovey-dovey appearance by posting a two-shot on SNS. [Related articles] EXID Hani announces marriage in a handwritten letter... ties the knot after 4 years of dating with boyfriend Yang Je-woon [Related articles] EXID Hani, smiles with boyfriend Yang Je-woon... first couple photo after admitting love
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Baekhyun of EXO announces his encore concert 'Reverie dot' in Seoul from January 2-4, 2026. The concert promises a fresh experience with a unique concept, featuring a serene atmosphere and vintage elements. Following his successful world tour, fans anticipate a captivating performance that showcases his vocal talent and creativity.
EXO has unveiled their new winter song 'I'm Home' with a music video released on their YouTube channel. The pop ballad, featuring delicate piano melodies and strings, expresses happiness in reuniting with loved ones. It will be included in their 8th full album 'REVERXE', set for release in 2026. They are also hosting a fan meeting today, with some members confirmed to attend despite Lay's absence.
EXO's Lay will miss the fan meeting due to unavoidable circumstances, as announced by SM Entertainment. The other members, Suho, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun, will attend as scheduled. Fans can receive a full refund without fees if they wish to cancel their tickets. Lay's absence has surprised fans, as he was expected to join after focusing on activities in China.
All seven BTS members gathered in a practice room, sharing photos on Instagram. They are preparing for their comeback after military service, posing casually. RM, SUGA, and J-HOPE also shared warm photos with the group, delighting fans. BTS plans to release a new album and embark on a world tour next spring.
SUGA from BTS recently shared a selfie with Jimin on Instagram, delighting fans with his smile. Fans expressed their joy over the long-awaited post, and excitement builds for BTS's full group comeback next spring after all members complete military service. Additionally, SUGA's support for autism awareness in Japan has garnered appreciation from the Japan Autism Association.
HYBE has entered the global concert market's Big 4, ranking 4th in Billboard's 2025 Boxscore report with $469.2M in tour sales. This success is attributed to artists from HYBE MUSIC GROUP, including BTS, SEVENTEEN, and ENHYPEN, who collectively attracted millions of fans. SEVENTEEN's world tour alone drew 964,000 attendees, while J-HOPE's solo tour reached over 500,000 fans. HYBE emphasizes its strategy of focusing on artist creativity and fan experiences to continue thriving in the global market.
EXO has teased their new winter song "I'm Home," a pop ballad featuring delicate piano and strings, expressing happiness in reunion. The MV teaser was released today, with the full video set for release on the 14th. A fan meeting will also take place on the same day. The song will be part of their upcoming album "REVERXE."
On the morning of the 12th, a photo call event was held to celebrate the opening of the ALO pop-up store at Lotte World Mall in Seoul. Celebrities such as Kim Woo-bin, Lee Sung-kyung, Han Hyo-joo, Kim Tae-ri, and former Weki Meki member Kim Do-young attended. Additionally, Lee Sung-kyung and Choi Jong-hyup are set to star in a new drama titled 'In Your Shining Season,' scheduled to air in the first half of next year.
Jungkook from BTS has been appointed as the new global ambassador for Chanel Fragrance & Beauty. Chanel aims to connect with a new generation through this collaboration, aligning with Jungkook's bold creativity and artistic expression. The brand expresses excitement for future collaborations with him.
D.O. from EXO announced he cannot attend his friend Kim Woo-bin's wedding due to a scheduling conflict with the MelOn Music Awards. He expressed his disappointment but emphasized the importance of his work. He congratulated the couple and shared insights about their relationship, while humorously noting his own lack of plans for marriage.
