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Both K-pop idols have established successful solo careers outside of music, with Yeri starring in several shows and Wendy thriving as a radio host.
Applications opened on April 1 and auditions will kick off on April 19 in Seoul. Individuals born between 2006 and 2015 can apply.
BTS's absence---largely due to the military enlistment of its members---has caused a drop of 38% in HYBE's operating profit in 2024.
SMTR25 was first revealed as part of SM Entertainment's 30th-anniversary celebrations where they performed SHINee's "Lucifer" and EXO's "Growl."
The mini album is scheduled to drop on April 21, which will mark his first solo comeback after he was discharged from the military.
The group has made it a tradition to release new music on their debut anniversary each year, with the first single released in 2015.
The South Korea wildfires have burned nearly 43,000 acres since they began last Friday.
The former Wonder Girls member released a warning to help people avoid being scammed online amid a rise in phishing scams in South Korea.
The idol reportedly suffered a ruptured ankle ligament while he was filming content on March 24.
In a live broadcast, Lara confessed that she was scared that admitting her sexual identity might lead people to struggle to accept her.
The announcement was made on Monday via the group's social media account. The single would include a remix by world-renowned DJ Steve Aoki.
The group made the announcement at the AsiaWorld-Expo after they debuted their new song "Pit Stop." It is unclear how long their hiatus would be.