Jungkook Addresses Death Threats, BLACKPINK Comeback, SNSD Tiffany Marries

Tiffany Young Registers Marriage With Byun Yo Han

Tiffany Young of Girls' Generation has officially registered her marriage to actor Byun Yo Han (widely known for his roles in “Misaeng” and “Mr. Sunshine”), the actor’s agency confirmed Friday.

The couple met while filming the Disney+ series “Uncle Samsik”, released in May 2024, and dated for approximately a year and a half before tying the knot, making Tiffany the first Girls’ Generation member to enter marriage.

BLACKPINK Returns With ‘DEADLINE’ After Three-Year Hiatus

After more than three years, BLACKPINK has made its long-awaited full-group return. On Friday, the third-generation powerhouse released its new mini album “DEADLINE,” marking its first group project since 2022.

According to Hanteo Charts, “DEADLINE” recorded 1,461,785 physical copies sold on its first day, setting a new record for the highest first-day sales for a K-pop girl group.

The five-track release includes the pre-release single “Jump.” The title track “GO” features songwriting credits from the members alongside Chris Martin, and was produced by longtime collaborator Teddy Park and Cirkut.

While early reactions praise the project’s polished production and cohesive sound, some fans have questioned whether a five-track mini album feels sufficient following an extended hiatus for a senior group of BLACKPINK’s stature.

ICYMI:

• Taemin of SHINee concludes his contract with Big Planet Made Entertainment. Reports also claim he pays staff salaries out of pocket during his time with the company.

• Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin offers to forgo a $17M+ payment in her dispute with HYBE, on the condition that HYBE withdraw all lawsuits related to NewJeans.

• Rookie units ChoCo1 and ChoCo2 face backlash over allegations that the N-word appears in their new track “GIMME.” The artists release a pre-production video in an attempt to refute the claims.

• The CEO of XG, Simon, got arrested in Japan on drug abuse charges following the group’s concert in the country.

• Irene of Red Velvet prepares for her first solo comeback in March.

Jungkook Addresses Censorship and Death Threats in Deleted Weverse Live

During a recent Weverse live broadcast, Jungkook of BTS candidly addressed concerns about agency censorship and online hostility.

In the now-deleted 88-minute stream, Jungkook spoke about feeling restricted by his company, BigHit Music, under HYBE. He referenced wanting to discuss personal topics with ARMYs (BTS’ fandom), including quitting smoking, but expressed frustration over potential company intervention, “I wanted to be honest with ARMY, and if it weren’t for the company, I would have told everything,” the idol added.

“I want to talk about smoking. I don’t smoke now. But why can’t I talk about it? I’m 30 now,” he said, adding that he anticipated internal discussions following the broadcast, “the company will make a big fuss.”

Jungkook also touched on the pressures faced by idols compared to solo artists and briefly mentioned receiving death threats, noting that there are “a lot” of people who want to see him fall.

The live has since been removed from the platform.

Source [1], [2]

Upcoming Tours & Performances

• Hwasa of Mamamoo joins the lineup for Rock in Rio 2026.

• Big Ocean announces its U.S. tour, “The Greatest Battle,” with stops in seven cities across the United States.

• DK and Seungkwan of Seventeen announce their “Serenade” On Stage tour, featuring five dates across South Korea.

Favorite New Music This Week

After more than three years without a group release, BLACKPINK returns with a sharper, more polished sound on “DEADLINE.”

The album thrives on contrast, seamlessly moving between explosive EDM drops, sleek hip-hop beats, and brooding mid-tempo moments that highlight the members’ vocal textures. Pre-release single “JUMP” pulses with kinetic, genre-blurring energy, while “GO” anchors the project with urgency, blending driving synths and a stadium-ready breakdown made for live chants.

What stands out is the balance: even at its most powerful, the album leaves room for softness, subtle melodies, restrained verses, and emotionally charged bridges showcase the group’s control and range.

NEXT WEEK’S COMEBACK SCHEDULE

• Sunday, March 1, 2026

  • N/A

• Monday, March 2, 2026

  • Kim Sung Kyu: 6th Mini Album “Off The Map”

• Tuesday, March 3, 2026

  • EVERGLOW: 4th Mini Album “Code”

  • VO1D: 1st Mini Album “01”

  • TUNEXX: 1st Mini Album “SET BY US ONLY”

  • BIG OCEAN: 3rd Mini Album “The Greatest Battle”

• Wednesday, March 4, 2026

  • WOODZ: 1st Full Album “Archive. 1”

• Thursday, March 5, 2026

  • H1-KEY: 5th Mini Album “LoveChapter”

  • Orora: Debut “On My Way”

• Friday, March 6, 2026

  • N/A

• Saturday, March 7, 2026

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— Javeria Yousuf

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