
Pledis Entertainment has newly appointed Vice President Kim Yong-soo as the new CEO. Pledis Entertainment, a label under HYBE Music Group, announced on November 1 that Vice President Kim Yong-soo has been appointed as the new CEO. The newly appointed CEO Kim joined Pledis Entertainment in 2012 and contributed to the growth of global K-POP stars by debuting SEVENTEEN and leading their expansion into Japan. In 2023, he was also appointed General Manager of HYBE LABELS JAPAN, which includes &TEAM. The new CEO Kim expressed his ambition, stating, 'I will prioritize artists and fans and strive to provide content that allows everyone to genuinely enjoy entertainment.' Pledis Entertainment is home to NU'EST's Baekho, Hwang Min-hyun, BUMZU, SEVENTEEN, fromis_9, and TWS.
During their concert, SEVENTEEN announced their re-contracting as a full group, sharing heartfelt messages of gratitude towards fans and reflecting on their journey together. Members expressed mixed emotions about taking a break from group activities but promised to continue connecting with fans individually. They plan to hold fan meetings in Japan and Korea later this year.
BTS made a full comeback, wearing blue SWIM jumpers that sparked a wave of dance challenge videos from HYBE artists. Notable performances include SEVENTEEN's Hoshi in military attire, TOMORROW X TOGETHER showcasing their choreography, and ENHYPEN's Jay and Sunu's creative skit. Other idols also joined in, creating a buzz with their own videos.
On the afternoon of the 4th, fromis_9 departed for Japan through Gimpo International Airport for scheduled activities. They released their debut EP 'LIKE YOU BETTER (Japanese ver.)' on the 1st of this month. Additionally, they unveiled a special video for their new song 'Sky Runner' and recently returned to Korea after an encore performance in Japan.
Kim Jong-hyun (JR) from NU'EST recently met with OSEN for an interview at EVERMORE Entertainment in Gangnam, Seoul. He completed his military service on February 22, 2024, and announced his return with a heartfelt message. He will hold his first fan meeting in Korea in April and has hinted at an upcoming Asia tour.
Real Barrier, a Korean skincare brand specializing in skin barrier care, has released an interview video featuring SEVENTEEN's Joshua. The brand, developed by Neopharm, has over 27 years of research in healthy skin barriers, utilizing biotechnology and dermatological techniques to create unique ceramide formulations and MLE technology. Watch for Joshua's future activities with the brand.
fromis_9 has taken a new leap by releasing their Japanese debut EP 'LIKE YOU BETTER' at midnight. The album includes six tracks, featuring the title song 'LIKE YOU BETTER' and 'Love=Disaster', both previously successful in Korea. The new song 'Sky Runner' marks their fresh start in Japan, highlighting their positive energy and excitement for this new chapter.
SEVENTEEN has announced their Japan fan meeting 'YAKUSOKU' for May 2026 in Tokyo and Osaka. They will also hold a major event in Incheon in June. This follows their world tour, which included 29 performances across 14 cities, attracting over 840,000 fans. Additionally, they released an anime music video for 'Tiny Light.'
SEVENTEEN is set to hold their '2026 SVT 10TH FAN MEETING 'SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND'' on June 20-21 at Incheon. The event will be streamed online, connecting global fans. They will also have a fan meeting in Japan in May. The group recently concluded a world tour with 29 shows across 14 cities.
The highly anticipated SEVENTEEN unit concert 'DxS [SERENADE] ON STAGE - JAPAN' will be live-viewed in theaters on April 30, 2026. The concert features powerful vocals and intricate choreography from members DK and Seungkwan. Attendees will receive a postcard as a special gift. Tickets are priced at 5,500 yen.
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