Korean Newsmakers Of The Week: BTS' RM Announces Solo Album, HYBE-ADOR's Conflict And More

This entire week of April has been filled with all sorts of news, right from comebacks to even controversies. From BTS member RM dropping his second solo album amid fulfilling mandatory military services to one of the biggest scandals in the K-Pop industry between HYBE and ADOR, we have you covered.

Here are the top five newsmakers in the entertainment industry of the week, all the way from South Korea.

APINK바카라�s Yoon Bo-mi Confirms Dating B.E.P바카라�s Rado

On April 23, Dispatch revealed that Apink바카라�s Yoon Bo-mi and producer Rado from the musical duo, Black Eyed Pilseung, have been in a relationship since April 2017, marking seven years together. Following these reports, Yoon Bo-mi바카라�s agency, Choi Creative Lab, issued an official statement, confirming the same, stating, 바카라�Upon confirmation with Yoon Bo-mi, she is maintaining a good relationship as reported in the articles. However, as it is the artist바카라�s private life, we ask for your understanding in not being able to confirm any other details.바카라� Likewise, Rado바카라�s agency, High Up Entertainment, verified the news and commented, 바카라�Please look upon the two with warmth.바카라�

Comebacks 바카라� aespa, BTS바카라� RM

On April 22, aespa made a resounding announcement regarding their anticipated comeback slated for the following month. The group unveiled the details for their upcoming release, revealing that their first full-length album titled 바카라�Armageddon바카라� is set to drop on May 27 at 6 PM KST. On the other hand, on April 26, it was announced that BTS바카라� leader RM will be dropping his second solo album on May 24 at 1 PM KST. Titled 바카라�Right Place, Wrong Person,바카라� the album consists of 11 tracks.

Paul Kim To Tie The Knot With Long-Time Girlfriend

On April 25, singer-songwriter Paul Kim shared a heartfelt handwritten letter on his official website, revealing the joyous news of his marriage. Thanking his fans for always supporting him over the years, he penned a note for them, announcing his plans of tying the knot. Part of his statement reads, 바카라�Nine years have passed since I met this person who understands and supports me for who I am, with all my limitations and imperfections, and I바카라�m now planning to spend my life with that person. We바카라�ve decided to forgo the wedding ceremony in accordance with our wishes and with the permission of both families. I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to those around me who have supported my decision and given me heartfelt advice. I understand that some of you may be surprised by this sudden news, and my heart aches for that. However, I바카라�m eager to embrace the upcoming moments with open arms, facing new emotions, learning, and growing.바카라�

ILLIT Breaks Spotify Record; Becomes Fastest K-Pop Group Debut Song To Surpass 100 Million Streams

In less than a month since their debut, girl group ILLIT has already etched their name in Spotify바카라�s record books. On April 22, their agency, BELIFT LAB, proudly declared that as of April 20 KST, the group바카라�s debut track 바카라�Magnetic바카라� had amassed an impressive total of 103,923,923 streams on the music streaming platform. Surpassing this milestone in approximately 27 days, the song now holds the title of becoming the fastest K-Pop debut song to reach 100 million streams on the platform.

HYBE-ADOR Conflict

The Korean entertainment industry has been rocked by a big scandal involving HYBE Corporation and its subsidiary label ADOR, along with its CEO, Min Hee-jin. It all began when HYBE said they were going to investigate ADOR, claiming that Min Hee-jin and another executive were trying to take over ADOR and become independent. They also said she leaked private information and have requested her to step down as CEO. But Min Hee-jin fired back, accusing the giant entertainment company of using ADOR and copying its debut group NewJeans바카라� concept for their new group, ILLIT. She claimed that HYBE is 바카라�blinded by short-term profits and is mass producing unoriginality.바카라� After HYBE바카라�s investigation, Min Hee-jin held a press conference with her lawyers wherein she explained her side of the story, and sought to clarify various statements. In response, HYBE said they would report her to the police for breach of trust and other charges, as they have 바카라�secured substantial evidence to prove that Min deliberately led the plan to take over management control of the subsidiary, through the audit process.바카라�