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Washington Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Japanese pop idol Kenshin Kamimura convicted of indecent assault but avoids jail in Hong Kong
HONG KONG — Japanese pop idol Kenshin Kamimura was found guilty of a charge of indecent assault on a female interpreter in a Hong Kong court Wednesday before some emotional fans. Kamimura, a former member of a Japanese boy group named ONE N' ONLY, was arrested in the southern Chinese city in March. In the same month, his contract was terminated due to a serious compliance violation. In April, he pleaded not guilty.
Malay Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
BTS' label Big Hit Music to debut teen ‘creator crew' in Aug, first boy group since TXT in 2019
SEOUL, July 14 — Big Hit Music, the Hybe label behind global sensations BTS and Tomorrow X Together (TXT), will debut its first new boy group in six years on August 18. Korea Herald reported that the five-member group consists of teenagers Martin, James, Juhoon, Sunghyun, and Geonho, all of whom have experience in performance, songwriting, choreography, and video production. 'These five are a 'young creator crew' who approach music, dance and visual content with a completely fresh and original perspective,' Big Hit Music reportedly said in a statement. 'They write and compose based on their own stories and showcase their creative abilities across lyrics, performance and videography. What makes them special is that they work together as a collaborative unit, without being limited to fixed roles or positions.' Members of the new group have previously contributed creatively to other established Hybe artists. Martin has writing credits on TXT's 'Deja Vu,' 'Miracle,' and upcoming single 'Beautiful Strangers,' as well as Enhypen's 'Outside,' Le Sserafim's 'Pierrot,' and Illit's 'Magnetic.' James co-choreographed TXT's 'Deja Vu' and Illit's songs 'Magnetic,' 'Cherish (My Love),' and 'Tick-Tack.' He also co-wrote TXT's 'Deja Vu,' 'Miracle,' and Illit's 'Magnetic' alongside Martin. Big Hit Music has yet to announce further details, including the name of the group, which will be revealed in the coming weeks. The label last debuted a boy group in 2019, TXT, which has since gained international popularity.
Malay Mail
17-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
BTS label BigHit to launch new self-producing K-pop boy group in third quarter of 2025, six years after TXT
SEOUL, June 17 – K-pop music agency BigHit Music has reportedly confirmed that its upcoming boy group is preparing for a debut in the third quarter of 2025. The label, home to superstars BTS and TXT, responded to media reports today stating the group is in the final stages of preparation, with debut plans reportedly slated for August. 'BigHit Music's new boy group is currently preparing with the aim of debuting in the third quarter of this year. Details regarding the exact debut date will be announced officially at a later time,' Soompi reported the company saying in a brief statement. This will be BigHit Music's first new boy group in six years, following the debut of Tomorrow X Together (TXT) in 2019. The new group was described as a 'next-generation creator crew' in parent company HYBE's Q1 2025 earnings report. The report stated the members would be actively involved in producing their music, choreography, and video content. While further information about the members and concept remains under wraps, anticipation is high among fans of the label. BigHit Music, a subsidiary of HYBE Corporation, has been behind the meteoric success of BTS and continues to be a major player in the K-pop industry.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NewJeans' label ADOR kicks off global search for first boy group
SEOUL, June 15 — ADOR, the label behind K-pop powerhouse NewJeans, is officially on the hunt for its next global stars — this time, for a boy group. On Thursday, the HYBE subsidiary announced the 2025 ADOR Boys Global Audition through its website and social media platform, with the tagline 'All Doors Open Right Here', The Korea Herald reported. The auditions are open to all boys born in or after 2006 only, regardless of nationality. Online submissions for the first round will remain open until July 2 at 5pm KST (4pm Malaysian time). There are no limits on talent categories — applicants can showcase anything from singing, dancing, rapping, acting, and songwriting to vlogging, photography, or any other skill that shows off their individuality. 'We hope to see many talented individuals knock on the 'door' toward their dreams,' ADOR said in an official statement. Those who pass the first round will be invited to in-person auditions held across nine cities in Korea — including Seoul, Busan, and Jeju — and 18 cities worldwide, such as Tokyo, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Los Angeles, New York, Sydney, and Auckland.
Malay Mail
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
NewJeans' label ADOR kicks off global search for first boy group
SEOUL, June 15 — ADOR, the label behind K-pop powerhouse NewJeans, is officially on the hunt for its next global stars — this time, for a boy group. On Thursday, the HYBE subsidiary announced the 2025 ADOR Boys Global Audition through its website and social media platform, with the tagline 'All Doors Open Right Here', The Korea Herald reported. The auditions are open to all boys born in or after 2006 only, regardless of nationality. Online submissions for the first round will remain open until July 2 at 5pm KST (4pm Malaysian time). There are no limits on talent categories — applicants can showcase anything from singing, dancing, rapping, acting, and songwriting to vlogging, photography, or any other skill that shows off their individuality. 'We hope to see many talented individuals knock on the 'door' toward their dreams,' ADOR said in an official statement. Those who pass the first round will be invited to in-person auditions held across nine cities in Korea — including Seoul, Busan, and Jeju — and 18 cities worldwide, such as Tokyo, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Los Angeles, New York, Sydney, and Auckland.
