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Just how unusual are the restrictions in #NewJeans' contracts? And to what extent can such restrictions be justified in the eyes of the current law? buff.ly/WxhSRe5

Contracts signed by the members of NewJeans when they were between 14 and 17 years old lacked provisions to protect minors and gave the agency extensive rights to exploit their likenesses even after the terms had expired, according to The New York Times. buff.ly/Q4O6wo7

#A2O Lite’s No. 1 hit “Neon” has corporate leaders, drama characters and even cats dancing through AI face swaps. The viral joke takes minutes to make — and opens a maze of copyright and deepfake questions. buff.ly/Xs1nlm0

Actor Park Bo-gum has been named the global brand ambassador for Italian luxury fashion house Gucci. buff.ly/AuoJmic

Unchild's new single comes about two months after its originally scheduled release. The abrupt dely sparked rumors, including speculation of disbandment. But the rookie act is back with renewed resolve. @officialUNCHILD #UNCHILD #TiNGTiNG buff.ly/GdMcOPj

Love it or hate it, ILLIT’s “It’s Me” is one hell of an earworm. Its co-writer, Sorana, welcomes the buzz and initial split in opinion surrounding the song that began as a note on her phone, then titled “Who’s your bias.” buff.ly/n7jOaVk

As AI advances at a breakneck pace, younger generations are seeking human imperfection. And in K-pop, the rise of virtual idols reflects that shift, with one in four new acts this year being nonhuman. buff.ly/7GzjWMJ

Few K-pop groups in recent years have had an underdog story as dramatic as Rescene’s, hailed as “a small agency’s miracle.” Now, the quintet’s next challenge is to make that miracle last. #RESCENE #리센느 #リセンヌ #PULSE @RESCENEofficial buff.ly/geNrIpL

Rookie girl group Baby DONT Cry’s first R&B song, “Replay,” came with homework from “Gangnam Style” (2012) singer Psy, the head of the group’s agency, P Nation. buff.ly/OysQ3wa

BTS’s fifth full-length album “Arirang” was certified platinum in Italy by the Federation of the Italian Music Industry after selling the equivalent of more than 50,000 copies. It is the first K-pop album to achieve the feat. buff.ly/dF21g1u

ICYMI: Shin Min-a, Lee Jong-suk bring royal romance to life at 'The Remarried Empress' press conference — in pictures #TheRemarriedEmpress #DisneyPlus koreajoongangdaily.com/enter…

ICYMI: Girl group Rescene held a media showcase for its fourth EP "Pulse" at Blue Square in central Seoul on Tuesday — in pictures #RESCENE #리센느 #リセンヌ #PULSE @RESCENEofficial koreajoongangdaily.com/enter…

Shin Min-a, Lee Jong-suk bring royal romance to life at 'The Remarried Empress' press conference — in pictures #TheRemarriedEmpress #DisneyPlus koreajoongangdaily.com/enter…

Rescene performs lead track 'With' at Seoul comeback showcase — in pictures #Rescene @RESCENEofficial koreajoongangdaily.com/enter…

Rescene held a media showcase for its fourth EP "Pulse" at Blue Square in Seoul on Tuesday. 📸 Check out the photos from the event! koreajoongangdaily.com/enter… #RESCENE #리센느 #リセンヌ #PULSE @RESCENEofficial

Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk and Lee Se-young attended a press conference for Disney+'s upcoming fantasy romance "The Remarried Empress" in Seoul on Tuesday. 📸 Check out photos from the event here: koreajoongangdaily.com/enter… #TheRemarriedEmpress #DisneyPlus

What defines TWS? Beyond that description in its album introductions, the group’s six members are looking back into who they are — and who they are becoming. #TWS #투어스 #247WithUs #TO_US #내이름을불러줘 #CallMyName buff.ly/x0184gP

Virtual boy band Plave donated 100 million won ($74,400) to Unicef’s Korean National Committee to support children affected by conflict, disasters and poverty, the organization said on Monday. buff.ly/XMBGVpr

As AI advances at a breakneck pace, younger generations are seeking human imperfection in perfectly generated AI content. And in K-pop, the rise of virtual idols reflects that shift, with one in four new acts this year being nonhuman. buff.ly/7GzjWMJ

#Spotify streams for #BTS jumped 300 percent in Colombia over the past three years, with the band's powerful messages helping fuel strong growth in Latin America, according to its agency, BigHit Music, on Thursday. buff.ly/BS1c9qm