IN THE LOOP: NewJeans Plagiarism Accusations, 2NE1 Concert Tour, HyunA's Silent Treatment, More of K-pop's Hottest THIS Week!
The K-pop industry has a fast-paced environment, given its constant music releases and updates from our favorite K-pop idols.
With that in mind, not everyone can catch up in K-pop's loop, and that's fine. Here are the trending news and hottest K-pop songs this week to get you back on the K-pop wagon!
Music Releases
'Walk' by NCT 127
'DIVE' by TWICE
'Tiger (New Flavour)' by n.SSign
'Chk Chk Boom' by Stray Kids
'Who' by BTS Jimin
'SLASH' by Stray Kids
Trending News
NewJeans Accused of Plagiarism by UK Band Shakatak, ADOR Responds To Claims
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The quintet's song "Bubble Gum" has drawn similarities to Shakatak's "Easier Said Than Done," which ignited plagiarism accusations. ADOR has since responded to these matters through an official statement declaring its plans and solutions for the issue.
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YG Entertainment Confirms 2NE1 Concert Tour, Blackjacks Ecstatic Over Announcement
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Fans were beyond thrilled when YG confirmed 2NE1's concert tour, which will commemorate the legendary girl group's 15th anniversary.
The announcement video was released on July 22, when YG founder Yang Hyun Suk laid the 2025 plans for the agency's artists.
CHECK OUT THE SCOOP HERE: 2NE1 World Tour? YG Shares Exciting News Regarding Legendary K-pop Girl Group
HyunA Receives Silent Treatment During Performance Following Marriage News With Yong Junhyung
(Photo : HyunA (Instagram))
On July 13, HyunA performed at the "2024 O-NE SUPERRACE CHAMPIONSHIP." The event also included Korean artists such as DAVICHI, BE'O, and Kid Milli. HyunA is a household name in the K-pop scene. However, her performance mostly received the silent treatment.
Many netizens claimed that this was due to her sudden marriage news with Yong Junhyung, which received intense backlash from the public due to his past ties to the 2019 "Burning Sun Scandal."
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Stray Kids Renews Exclusive Contracts With JYP Entertainment
STAYs received great news after JYP Entertainment confirmed the exclusive contract renewal of all eight members of Stray Kids.
READ MORE DETAILS HERE: Stray Kids Renews Exclusive Contracts With JYP Entertainment + STAYs Overjoyed For Group
JYP Entertainment Expands With Latin-American Subsidiary, To Hold New Audition Program
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On July 18, JYP Entertainment shared that the company plans to establish a subsidiary focusing on Latin America. The agency also plans to launch a new audition program called "LatinAmerica2Korea" or "L2K."
YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN: JYP Entertainment Launches Latin-American Subsidiary + To Hold Audition Program 'L2K'
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Written by Israel Monte
