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The Korean Music Copyright Association is taking decisive action following serious allegations against one of its senior members. A composer in his 60s who has served multiple terms as an auditor for the organization faces accusations of making sexually harassing remarks to a female employee in her 30s during a company dinner this past March. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has demanded strict disciplinary measures and enhanced sexual harassment prevention training. The association will convene an emergency board meeting on July 3rd to determine the appropriate level of punishment while also reviewing and strengthening its entire system for preventing harassment and protecting victims from secondary harm.

Singer and television personality Suang Si Kyung shared glowing praise for actress Moon Ga Young during his recent appearance on the YouTube channel Janhan Hyongshin Dong Yop. The veteran entertainer described Moon Ga Young's beauty as transparent and high class, noting that she doesn't seem quite human because of her stunning appearance. Suang Si Kyung revealed that Moon Ga Young appeared in his new music video, graciously agreeing to participate and simply asking him to prepare food rather than accepting payment. He particularly admired what he perceives as her lack of visible insecurities, contrasting it with his own self-described, complex-ridden personality.

Japanese model Cena is experiencing a meteoric rise in popularity after appearing as the male lead in Girl Group, Hearts to Hearts new music video for Lemon Tang. The fresh face model brought vibrant summer energy to the video's storyline, creating compelling chemistry with the group members that effectively conveyed the song's refreshing atmosphere. Since the music video's release, Cena's personal social media following has exploded by more than 20 times its previous count, attracting attention from fans both in Korea and internationally. Industry watchers are now anticipating his expansion beyond modeling into various content creation fields.

Former Big Bang member TOP is preparing to meet fans across Asia for the first time in his 20-year career with an upcoming solo fan meeting tour. His agency Topspot Pictures announced the TOP Pre-Studio 2026 Tour, releasing a dramatic poster featuring a solitary figure walking toward a beam of light in darkness. The rapper, who departed from Big Bang in 2023 and recently appeared as Thanos in the second season of Netflix's Squid Game, will kick off the tour with a free fan meeting on July 9th at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama, Japan. Specific venues, schedules, and ticketing details for additional tour stops will be announced at a later date. Sangatime.

Treasure member Kim Jun-kyu will be taking a temporary hiatus from group activities due to health concerns, his agency YG Entertainment announced. Despite struggling with poor physical condition, Junkyu had been pushing through to participate in the group's recent promotional activities for their fourth mini album, New Wave, which concluded last week with broadcast performances. Following his own request and the recommendation of those around him, the decision was made for him to take concentrated rest and recovery time. He will not participate in upcoming treasure activities, including the scheduled music video shoot for their B-side track, Danger, as the members and company unite to support his return to full health.

The artist, who halted activities in 2016 following a 200,001 fine related to prostitution allegations that she denied, reflected on rediscovering joy in everyday moments rather than grand comebacks. Writing from Canada where she relocated, Gina expressed that happiness exists in simple pleasures like bubble baths, watching soccer with her mother, and spending time with her dog. She recently announced plans to release a remake of her debut song, I'll Turn Off So You Live Well, chosen through fan voting, marking her official return to the Korean entertainment scene.

Boygroup Rise continues their impressive winning streak, claiming triple crowns across major music broadcast programs with their latest release, Do Your Dance. The SM Entertainment Group secured first place trophies on NBC Everyone's Show Champion on June 24th, KBS2 TV's Music Bank on June 26th, and SPS TV's Inky Gaio on June 28th. Their second mini album, 2, released on June 15th, has already surpassed 1.13 million cumulative sales in just four days, marking the group's fourth consecutive million-seller album. Beyond dominating Korean charts including Hanteo Chart Weekly Rankings and Mellon's Global K Chart, Rice has also topped iTunes charts in six regions worldwide and achieved platinum certification on China's QQ Music platform.

Zero Base. One member Sue Te. Matthew has been selected as the promotional ambassador for Visit Seoul, launching the Met You in Seoul campaign with the Seoul Tourism Foundation. The campaign name cleverly plays on Matthew's name while also meaning meet you, representing special encounters throughout Seoul's diverse neighborhoods. Matthew will showcase the city's charm through a traveler's perspective, visiting locations like Xiang Sudong, Han River Park, and Seosun Ragil in videos that highlight Seoul's atmosphere and warm hospitality. With his ability to communicate fluently in Korean, English, and French, the multilingual idol is perfectly positioned to connect with global K-pop fans and inspire actual visits to Seoul through engaging short-form challenge content and special social media events.

Girl Group Racine has been appointed as tourism ambassadors for Gyeongju City, with member Zina's hometown connection adding special significance to the role. The city selected Racine for their combination of regional ties and mass appeal, as Zina hails from Gyeongju and has consistently expressed affection for her birthplace, earning her the nickname Scylla Princess. The group will promote Gyeongju's historical and cultural heritage, festivals and tourist attractions to younger generations and international visitors through their friendly image and K-pop influence. Mayor Ju Nak Young expressed his excitement about partnering with Rihasine, anticipating that their fresh and vibrant charm will help spread awareness of Gyeongju's tourism resources both domestically and globally, with an official appointment ceremony scheduled for a later date.

Boy Group Tours delivered an electrifying three-hour and 20-minute performance at Seoul's KSPO Dome, successfully launching their first Asian tour despite member health concerns. Although Young Jay was dealing with a left thigh muscle injury and Hanjin was recovering from an ankle ligament injury sustained last month, both members cleverly adjusted their movements and stage positioning to deliver a full energy show. The group performed 23 songs, plus unlimited encores for approximately 9,000 fans per show across two soul dates, showcasing diverse musical colors from the dreamy Lucky to Be Loved to the dark charisma of Get It Now. Members debuted never before seen unit performances, with Yang Jai and Hanjin presenting the emotional ballad to you who came through that long night, while Xinyu and Dohun delivered explosive hip-hop track How Did You Do That? Both featuring significant member participation in writing and composition.

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