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As we come to the close of the month of May, K-Pop and K-Drama fans are met with a whirlwind of breaking news about their favorite stars and the industry. This news and reports have no doubt elicited a range of reactions from many, which could include sheer surprise, shock, excitement, and anticipation.
With every second there is a new development or breaking news surrounding the industry and its artists and actors. As fans, we recognize that it might not be the easiest feat to stay updated with the fast-paced news cycle. That is why, in other to keep you briefed on the weekly development in the industry, we created this themed article.
From a potential scandal involving a famous agency and its artists to comeback news and drama releases, here are the top K-Pop and K-Drama news of the 5th week of May 2023.
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K-POP NEWS
1. SM Entertainment faces possible scandal as sources claim that EXO members, Chen, BaekHyun, and XiuMin want to end their exclusive contract with the agency
SM Entertainment
It's shocking news surrounding the famous entertainment industry as it was revealed that the idols have filed a complaint to end their contract in June following issues with transparent settlement data, a request they've made at least 7 times since March 2023. However, SM Entertainment released a statement, refuting any irregularities and blaming external parties for trying to start a conflict between the agency and its artists.
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2. SHINee confirmed to make a comeback in June
SM Entertainment
The famous boy group are set to make a comeback with the release of their 8th album "HARD" on
