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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A crime leader was arrested for stealing identities of celebrities like BTS's Jungkook, hacking telecom sites, and illegally accessing 38 billion won. Jungkook's accounts were compromised while he was in military service, but his agency quickly halted any financial damage. Legal actions are ongoing.
On the morning of the 22nd, a photo call event was held at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeongdeungpo District to celebrate the opening of the Glenfiddich pop-up store. Attendees included model Shin Hyun-ji, actor Choi Jong-suk, and model-cook Austin Kang. Other events featured EXO's Kai and Choi Jong-suk at a Hublot event and Nana at a d'Alba event.
Lee Jae-sang, CEO of HYBE, has been selected as a professional member of the Recording Academy, joining BTS and Bang Si-hyuk. The Academy, which oversees the Grammy Awards, recognizes industry professionals. Lee has played a pivotal role in expanding K-POP's global reach and leads HYBE's growth strategy, 'HYBE 2.0.'
BTS's V has been selected as the new model for Snow Peak Apparel. A teaser video released on the 21st shows him displaying his striking visuals. Fans are excited about his new role, praising his looks and noting his busy schedule since completing military service. The new collection is set to launch today, with V's participation generating significant anticipation.
BTS shared new group photos from their time in the U.S., highlighting their strong friendship and casual vibe. Fans reacted positively, expressing excitement for their upcoming album and world tour. The photos included moments of the members working on music and interacting with fans, building anticipation for their spring comeback.
Chanyeol from EXO has released the music video for 'Happy Accident' featuring SOLE. He will host a live countdown for his 2nd mini-album 'Upside Down' on August 25, engaging with fans. The album features 6 tracks, including the title song 'Upside Down,' and a free offline event will be held on August 27-28 in Seoul.
Jungkook from BTS has achieved a milestone with his solo single 'Seven (feat. Latto)' surpassing 2.5 billion streams on Spotify, making it the first solo song by a Korean artist to reach this number. His total solo streams exceed 9.4 billion, and his album 'GOLDEN' is nearing 6 billion streams. 'Seven' topped multiple Billboard charts and won numerous awards, solidifying his status as a global pop star.
TBS Channel will exclusively air J-HOPE's concert 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' in Japan on August 24, 2025. The concert features his powerful performances, emotional moments, and a celebration of his journey as an artist, culminating in a heartfelt connection with fans.
Chanyeol meets R&B artist SOLE for his new song 'Happy Accident' from the album 'Upside Down', releasing August 25. The track features a retro sound and lyrics that liken falling in love to a happy accident. The music video teaser has generated buzz ahead of its full release on August 21.
COMPOSE COFFEE unveils two new ads featuring BTS's V, introducing a slogan that highlights coffee's significance in daily life. The campaign emphasizes authenticity and the everyday choices surrounding coffee, while showcasing V's unique style in the 'V COMPOSED' menu. A QR code coupon event offers discounts to 6,000 daily participants until October 7.
