#Entertainment Industry

South Korea enforced new K-Pop standard contracts on January 1, 2026 — capping trainee terms at 3 years, mandating mental health support, requiring financial transparency. A 17-year arc from the TVXQ lawsuit, and what it means for the industry's economics.

EXO members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin have reportedly sent a formal contract termination notice to INB100, citing unpaid settlements. A closer look at what this means for K-pop's smaller agencies.

SEVENTEEN's 13-member full contract renewal with PLEDIS Entertainment, announced live on stage in Incheon, raises bigger questions about K-pop's evolving industry model.

BTS is set to appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for two consecutive episodes — their first full-group U.S. late-night appearance since 2021. Here's why it matters beyond the headline.

Oracle founder Larry Ellison's family expands media empire with $110B Warner Bros. Discovery deal, controlling everything from HBO to TikTok to DC Comics

WAKEONE announces strong legal action against malicious posts targeting ZEROBASEONE and ALPHA DRIVE ONE, signaling a shift in how K-pop agencies protect their artists.

Apple announces massive slate of new shows and movies for 2025, signaling shift from quality-only strategy to compete with Netflix and Disney Plus

Korea Business Research Institute's rising star rankings reveal how data-driven evaluation is reshaping the K-content industry and global entertainment landscape.

JYP Entertainment's price rollback on Stray Kids merchandise reveals the growing economic power of global fandoms and changing dynamics in entertainment business

Kathleen Kennedy steps down as Lucasfilm president after 14 years. Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan to co-lead the future of Star Wars and upcoming 2026-2027 projects.

Tyler Perry hit with a second lawsuit as Mario Rodriguez seeks $77 million for alleged sexual misconduct. Read the details of the latest legal battle facing the mogul.

James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' premiered with a massive $345 million globally, marking a fifth straight blockbuster weekend and signaling a strong recovery for the 2025 box office.