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 maintains a rapid pace with frequent music releases and updates from our beloved K-pop idols.

Despite this, it is important to remember that not everyone may be able to keep up with the ever-changing world of K-pop, and that is perfectly okay. To help you stay updated, here are the latest news and most popular K-pop tracks of the week to get you back on track!

New Music Releases

‘Walk’ by NCT 127

‘DIVE’ by TWICE

‘Tiger (New Flavour) – A Review by n.SSign’

‘Chk Chk Boom’ by Stray Kids

‘Who’ by BTS Jimin

‘SLASH’ by Stray Kids

Trending News

Plagiarism Accusations Against NewJeans by UK Band Shakatak, ADOR’s Response

HYBE Faces Backlash For 'Excluding' NewJeans In 'Grammy Museum' Exhibition: 'Erasure Is Crazy'
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The quintet’s track “Bubble Gum”has been compared to Shakatak’s “Easier Said Than Done,”leading to accusations of plagiarism. In response, ADOR has released an official statement outlining their plans and solutions to address the issue.

YG Entertainment Announces 2NE1 Concert Tour, Generating Excitement Among Blackjacks

Sandara Park Spills Thoughts on Rivalry Between 2NE1 & Girls' Generation — Here's What She Said
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Fans were ecstatic when YG officially announced 2NE1’s concert tour, a special celebration in honor of the iconic girl group’s 15th year in the industry.

The announcement video, in which YG founder Yang Hyun Suk laid out the agency’s plans for its artists in 2025, was released on July 22.

DISCOVER THE LATEST UPDATE: 2NE1 World Tour? YG Reveals Thrilling Update About the Iconic K-pop Girl Group

HyunA’s Performance Receives Silent Treatment Following Marriage News With Yong Junhyung

HyunA Receives Silent Treatment During Recent Performance: 'She Needs to Stop'
(Photo : HyunA (Instagram))

HyunA, a household name in the K-pop scene, took the stage at the “2024 O-NE SUPERRACE CHAMPIONSHIP”on July 13. Other popular Korean artists such as DAVICHI, BE’O, and Kid Milli also graced the event with their performances. Despite her fame, HyunA’s performance mostly went unnoticed by the audience.

Several internet users argued that this was a result of her unexpected announcement of marriage to Yong Junhyung, which sparked widespread criticism from the public due to his involvement in the 2019 “Burning Sun Scandal.”

Stray Kids to Continue Working with JYP Entertainment

Stray Kids
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After JYP Entertainment confirmed the exclusive contract renewal of all eight members of Stray Kids, STAYs were delighted to receive the news.

JYP Entertainment Expands to Latin America with New Subsidiary and Upcoming Audition Program

JYP Entertainment Launches Latin-American Subsidiary + To Hold Audition Program 'L2K'
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JYP Entertainment announced on July 18th that they intend to create a subsidiary dedicated to Latin America. Additionally, the agency is preparing to introduce a fresh audition program, titled “LatinAmerica2Korea”or “L2K.”

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