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Today is April 6th, 2026, and we've got some incredible stories to share with you. Let's dive right in. Boy Group Kickflip has returned with their fourth mini album, My First Kick, marking a significant milestone as all members are now in their twenties. The album showcases the group's evolution, from shy boys to confident young men. With title track I Want to Be on Your Mind featuring bold, flirtatious lyrics and their signature Kick Rail charm. Kickflip's unique brand of playfulness. Leader Gyehun participated in writing and composing the title track, with company representatives praising his distinctive style as perfectly capturing the group's identity. The members demonstrated their growing artistry by contributing to all seven tracks on the album. With the youngest member Dong Yoon co-writing pre-release single 20 about his transition into adulthood. During their media showcase, the group performed with hand microphones to showcase their live vocal abilities, confidently delivering powerful high notes and smooth rap verses while maintaining their energetic choreography.

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This will be Cheeon's first release under her new label and comes approximately one year and nine months after her third mini album, Showdown. Known as the Performance Queen for her exceptional dancing skills as is one's main dancer, Cheeon has successfully transitioned to solo artistry with previous hits like Hush Rush, Knock, and Showdown. The singer has also expanded her presence beyond music, appearing on popular variety shows including Amazing Saturday, King of Mask Singer, and Bloody Game, while maintaining her own YouTube channel. Specific details about the comeback date and album content will be revealed gradually in the coming weeks.

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In a major development for NCT fans, Member Ten has concluded his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment, though he's keeping the door open for future group activities. SM Entertainment announced that after in-depth discussions about Ten's future direction, his contract will officially end on April 8th. But the company plans to coordinate with him so he can continue participating in wavy and NCT group activities. Ten expressed his decision on Instagram, explaining that as he approaches 30 years old, he found himself questioning what kind of person he wants to become and what music he wants to show, leading him to seek new challenges in a different environment. The Thai born artist who debuted with NCTU in April 2016 with the digital single The Seventh Sense has been active in multiple NCT subunits, including Wavy and SuperM. This news follows closely after fellow NCT member Mark's contract termination announcement just days earlier. Though unlike Mark, who is leaving all NCT activities, Ten will continue his involvement with the group.

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This vintage ballad beautifully captures the fading moments of a relationship with poignant lyrics and heartfelt melodies that showcase the band's songwriting depth. Here's a preview.

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Swarm explores the concept of voluntary isolation as a survival strategy in a hyper-connected society where rapid information exchange creates collective consciousness. The film features evolved zombies that move on all fours and become increasingly intelligent as their numbers grow, updating their knowledge and behaviour through communication with each other. Yun has assembled a dreamcast including John Ji Heun, making her big screen return after 11 years, along with Ku Kyo Huan, Ji Chang Wuok, Xin Hunbin, Kim Sheen Rock, and Ko-Su. The director praised his actors extensively, noting that John Ji Heon compressed her entire acting spectrum into this single film where Ku Kyo Huan demonstrated the fearsome power of a true film lover's performance, and Ji Chang Wuok's action sequences were so impressive that they could be filmed with a fixed camera in long takes. The film has been rated suitable for ages 15 and up, with Yoon confidently stating that even his fifth-grade daughter watched it comfortably, making it accessible for families to enjoy together when it opens next month.

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Singer and actor Li Suang Sung Gi has officially terminated his contract with Big Planet Made Entertainment, joining a growing exodus of artists from the troubled agency. Through his legal representatives, Lee revealed that he has not received settlement payments since September of last year and faced difficulties with basic artist support, including unpaid fees for on-site staff and external vendors. Most troublingly, when Lee requested to review basic documents related to his contract to ensure transparency in settlements, the agency refused without justifiable reason, leading him to issue a contract termination notice at the end of March. Lee's legal team emphasized that he will do his best to prevent any unexpected damage to other related companies due to this situation, and will continue his scheduled activities without disruption while maintaining a sense of responsibility. This development adds to Big Planet's mounting crisis as the label, a subsidiary of 100 label, co-founded by Peak Groups Cha Gawan and MC Mong in 2023, has been unable to pay artist settlements, vendor payments, staff salaries, and even office rent, with multiple artists including the Boys, Fai Fu Vos, Lee Mujin, Biao, Taymin, Yong Jun Hyung, and others having already announced their departures.

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A safety incident marred Super Junior's 20th anniversary concert, Super Show 10, at Seoul's KSPO Dome when a safety fence installed by SM Entertainment collapsed during the Encore. The accident occurred during the final song as member Ryowuk approached the audience for fan service, causing three fans to fall forward when the fence gave way. The injured fans were immediately transported to the hospital, where they received treatment for sprains and bruises, with medical staff recommending two weeks of rest and treatment. According to one of the injured fans from Taiwan, Ryowuk and Saiwon immediately came down to check on them after the accident. And Ryowuk continued to wait at the hospital even after they were transferred to a larger medical facility. SM Entertainment issued a formal apology to those affected and their families, promising to support the injured fans until their complete recovery, and pledging to thoroughly inspect facility safety and audience management to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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All 13 members of 17 have renewed their contracts with Pleadis Entertainment, marking their second re-signing with the company. Leader S. Q made the announcement during the group's new Benino World Tour Encore concert at Inchon Asia Main Stadium, telling fans that after deep discussions among members, all 13 decided to renew together and will continue rowing the same boat forward. The group emphasized that their fans, carrots, were the primary reason for their decision, with SQUs expressing love to everyone and promising that all 13 members will return after completing their individual and unit activities. 17, who debuted in 2015 and have maintained their original lineup for 11 years without any member changes, previously renewed their contracts in 2021, making this their second renewal. The group has an active schedule ahead, with Unit DK and Sung Quan holding their DXS lullaby on stage from April 17th to 19th at Incheon Inspire Arena, SKUs and Ming Yu continuing their CXM double-up live party tour with stops in Kaoshung from April 24th to 26th, and a group fan meeting 17 in Caratland scheduled for June 20th and 21st back at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium. Until then, stay tuned to All Things Korean Entertainment, and we'll catch you tomorrow.