'Former Super Junior member' Kangin announces comeback ... Controversy over 'end of self-reflection period?' after 7 years

SOURCE: “슈주 출신” 강인 “컴백”…7년 만 복귀에 ‘자숙 끝?’ 논란 [SD이슈]

Kangin has announced his return amid controversy and is stepping back onto the stage.

On the 6th, a video titled 'Kangin's self interview' was posted on his Youtube channel. In the video, he shared updates on his life and future plans ahead of the release of his digital single 'LOVE IS PAIN.'

Kangin said, "It's been a really long time since I last greeted you," adding, "I'm finally officially releasing the song I performed at the fan meeting." He continued, "I gained the courage thanks to the fans who waited for me for such a long time," explaining the reason behind his return.

He also added, "The fact that I can sing again is all thanks to the fans. I will greet you with a better side of myself in the future."

However, public opinion regarding his comeback is divided. In the past, Kangin was involved in several controversies, including drunk driving, hit-and-run incident, and allegations of assault, leading to his departure from Super Junior in 2019.

In particular, following a DUI hit-and-run incident in 2009, he was fined again for another DUI in 2016. In 2017, he faced further criticism after an assault report was filed against him.

After halting his activities, he began showing signs of returning in 2023 by opening a Youtube channel and holding fan meetings.

Following news of his new song release, netizens have been engaged in a heated debate, with some saying, "It's too soon for him to make a comeback," and "He needs more time for self-reflection," while others think, "It's okay for him to return now," and "I support him."

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G-Dragon turns his agency's deficit into a surplus ... A look at how much he earned = 200 billion KRW + more in one year

SOURCE: 소속사 흑자전환 시킨 지드래곤, 얼마 벌었나 봤더니…1년에 2천억+@

BIGBANG's G-Dragon has recorded astronomical earnings.

On the 6th, G-Dragon's agency, Galaxy Corporation, revealed its business performance. According to the report, Galaxy Corporation achieved 298.8 billion KRW in revenue for the Q4 of 2025, recording a growth rate of 619% compared to the same period the previous year. G-Dragon played a major role in turning the company profitable after posting an operating loss of 18.8 billion KRW last year.

Galaxy Corporation stated, "The success of G-Dragon's world tour stands at the center of this explosive growth. The overwhelming market power of this global IP led directly to these financial results, allowing us to escape past deficits and achieve a full turnaround with 12.5 billion KRW in operating profit."

In 2025, G-Dragon announced his long-awaited comeback with his 3rd full-length solo album, 'Übermensch.' Led by the title track 'Too Bad,' every song on the album ranked highly on domestic and international music charts. It sold over 600,000 copies on the first day of release and 1 million copies in its cumulative sales for 2025.

Riding this momentum, G-Dragon went on a large-scale world tour. Starting at Goyang Stadium, he performed 39 shows across 12 countries, including Tokyo and Osaka (Japan), Bulacan (Philippines), Macau, Sydney and Melbourne (Australia), Taipei (Taiwan), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Jakarta (Indonesia), Hong Kong, New Ark, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles (USA), Paris (France), and Hanoi (Vietnam), drawing approximately 825,000 attendees. This is the largest world tour audience ever for a Korean solo artist.

According to Billboard Boxscore and other sources, the first 22 shows alone are estimated to have earned about 71.8 million USD (about 96 billion KRW).

For the Goyang Stadium shows alone, G-Dragon drew around 68,000 attendees over two days. Ticket pricees ranged from 144,000 KRW for restricted-view seats to 220,000 KRW for VIP seats. Based on average prices, ticket sales for the two days are estimated to exceed 12 billion KRW. Notably, the show in Newark is estimated to have earned about 27.1 million USD (36 billion KRW), making it one of the single-location performances with the highest revenue records.

Overall, ticket sales from the entire tour are estimated to be between 180 billion and 190 billion KRW. This is the largest tour revenue in the history of Korean solo artists. Including merchandise and pop-up store sales, the total revenue estimated b y the industry reached at least 150 billion to 200 billion KRW.

Additionally, considering his annual royalties in the tens of billions of KRW, his role as a Chanel ambassador, other advertising activities, and collaborations involving his own fashion brand and F&B products, the industry believes that G-Dragon's total earnings are truly astronomical.

As a 'walking conglomerate,' G-Dragon is now launching a full-group project to celebrate BIGBANG's 20th debut anniversary. As he mentioned during a fan meeting in February, "We will begin warming up for the 20th debut anniversary starting in April." G-Dragon will perform at Coachella, the largest music festival in the U.S., on the 12th and 19th alongside Taeyang and Daesung. Afterward, they will connect with global fans through a world tour.

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"I'm 37..." Tiffany says Seohyun cried and opposed her marriage with ♥Byun Yohan

SOURCE: "나 37살인데..." 티파니, ♥변요한과 결혼에 서현 울면서 반대('냉부해')

SNSD's Tiffany revealed that she faced opposition from Seohyun ahead of her marriage to actor Byun Yohan.

On the episode of JTBC's 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' that aired on the 5th, SNSD's Tiffany and Hyoyeon appeared as guests.

On this day, Hyoyeon mentioned Tiffany and Byun Yohan's marriage. She said, "I was really surprised. Especially with Fany, I thought it would be a relief if she got married at all, because she's so dedicated to her work." In response, Tiffany said, "Someone that I want to share my precious time with finally came along," expressing her affection for Byun Yohan.

Tiffany also mentioned Seohyun as the member who opposed the marriage. When asked if anyone tried to stop her, she said, "The maknae suddenly started crying and said, 'Unnie, I can't let you go.' So I told her, 'Seohyun, I'm 37,'" drawing laughter.

In addition, she also explained why she rushed to register her marriage, saying, "The wedding was important, but the time we spend together every single day is what matters. I wanted to become legal couple so we could be together as soon as possible."

Meanwhile, Tiffany registered her marriage with Byun Yohan in February. The two met through the 2024 Disney+ series 'Uncle Samsik'

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Tiffany ♥ Byun Yohan ... "Spending time together comes first before the wedding"

SOURCE: 티파니♥변요한, 결혼식보다 먼저였다…“함께하는 시간이 먼저”

Tiffany personally revealed why she registered her marriage before having a wedding ceremony.

On the episode of JTBC's 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' that aired on the 5th, SNSD's Tiffany and Hyoyeon appeared as guests and shared various stories.

On this day, Tiffany shared the news that she recently completed her marriage registration with actor Byun Yohan and is now legally married, joking, "Please call me a 'sold-out woman' (NB: married woman)."

Above all, the reason why the two chose to register their marriage first before holding a wedding ceremony drew attention. Tiffany explained, "While the formality of a wedding is important, I thought that the time we spend together every single day is even more important."

She continued, "I wanted to be together as soon as possible, even if it's just one day sooner," sharing her honest feelings. This was the reason they chose 'time together' over formalities.

The broadcast also revealed the reactions of SNSD's members to the marriage news. In particular, she shared an anecdote about the youngest member, Seohyun, tearing up and saying, "I can't let you go, Unnie," drawing laughter.

Meanwhile, Tiffany and Byun Yohan met through a project and developed into a couple. They became legally married after completing their marriage registration in February.

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Lee Seunggi notifies Big Planet of contract termination ... "Decision was made last month"

SOURCE: [단독] 이승기, 빅플래닛에 해지 통보…"지난달 결정된 사안"

It has been confirmed that singer and actor Lee Seunggi has taken steps to terminate his exclusive contract with his agency, Big Planet Made Entertainment.

According to Lee Seunggi's legal representative on the 6th, he notified the agency of the contract termination at the end of March due to violations of the exclusive contract by the company, and maintains that the contract has been legally terminated.

It is reported that the issue of unpaid fees for staff played a decisive role behind Lee Seunggi's decision to terminate the contract.

Lee Seunggi's side stated, "Despite various issues surrounding the agency and some unpaid settlements, we tried to maintain a relationship of trust. However, problems arose in supporting entertainment activities and in paying staff and external vendors." They added, "We inevitably decided to terminate the contract to prevent a situation where the hardworking staff on-site from getting unpaid."

Regarding his future schedule, Lee Seunggi plans to carry out his existing commitments without any disruptions. It is also reported that he expressed his intention to 'continue activities with a sense of responsibility to not disappoint fans and staff on-site.'

Big Planet is a label under One Hundred. Recently, following reports that Taemin, THE BOYZ, VIVIZ, Lee Mujin, and BE'O notified the agency of contract terminations, signs of artist departures are spreading. The agency denied some allegations, stating, "These matters are currently under discussion and adjustments, depending on each artist's contract terms," but the situation appears to be expanding into a broader concerns over the label's credibility.

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Following Mark, Ten's exclusive contract with SM Entertainment also ends ... "Group activities to bee coordinated"

SOURCE: 마크 이어 텐도…SM과 전속계약 종료 "그룹 활동 조율" [공식]

Ten, a member of SM Entertainment's groups NCT and WayV, will be leaving the company following Mark.

On the 6th, SM Entertainment announced through an official statement, "After long discussions with Ten regarding his future activities, we have decided to conclude his exclusive contract as of April 8th."

They added, "We would like to express our gratitude to Ten, who has shown outstanding abilities not only in group activities, but also as a solo artist since his debut. We sincerely support his new beginning."

Unlike Mark, who left NCT, the end of Ten's exclusive contract does not mean he is leaving the group. SM Entertainment stated, "We plan to continue coordinating so that Ten can participate in WayV and NCT's group activities in the future," leaving open the possibility for his involvement. The agency also promised full support for the remaining members' activities.

Below is the full official statement from SM Entertainment.

Hello, this is SM Entertainment.

We sincerely thank all the fans who have shown so much interest and love for WayV.

We would like to inform you that after long discussions with Ten regarding his future activities, we have decided to conclude his exclusive contract as of April 8th. Furthermore, we plan to continue coordinating so that Ten can participate in WayV and NCT's group activities in the future

We would like to express our gratitude to Ten, who has shown outstanding abilities not only in group activities, but also as a solo artist since his debut. We sincerely support his new beginning.

We will continue to fully support the activities of the WayV members and will do our best for the fans who support WayV.

Thank you.

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Disaster while trying to see Ryeowook up close ... Fence collapses during Super Junior concert, three fans fall

SOURCE: 려욱 가까이서 보려다 그만…슈퍼주니어 공연 중 펜스 무너져 관객 3명 추락

An unexpected safety accident occured at a concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of Super Junior's debut.

On the 5th, during Super Junior's solo concert held at the KSPO Dome in Songpa-gu, Seoul, an accident occured where three audiences fell after a safety fence in the seating area collapsed because it failed to withstand the weight. The incident happened during the encore stage, which was the finale of the concert.

As Ryeowook approached the side of the seating area to interact, fans rushed toward the fence all at once to see him up close, causing the secured safety fence to tip over under the pressure because it couldn't handle the weight.

On the 6th, SM Entertainment released a statement regarding the conditions of the victims and their measures for handling the situation.

SM Entertainment explained, "The injured individuals were immediately transported to the hospital to receive necessary examinations and treatment," adding, "Medical staff have advised two weeks of rest and treatments due to sprains and bruises."

Immediately after the accident, the agency emphasized that protecting the victims is their top priority. SM Entertainment stated, "We sincerely apologize to those affected by this accident and their families."

They added, "The company will support the treatment so that the injured individuals can make a full recovery. We will do our best until they fully recover."

Meanwhile, the 'Super Show 10 SJ - CORE in Seoul,' which was meant to celebrate the group's historic 20th debut anniversary, ended with a regret due to the lack of safety management at the end of the performance.

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