• Super Junior's Kyuhyun Addresses Parking Fee Controversy Post SM to Antenna Transition

    Kyuhyun, a member of Super Junior, recently talked about what he said about parking fees when he switched from SM Entertainment to Antenna, making things clearer.


    Kyuhyun went on "DinDin's Music High" on SBS Power FM radio on January 22 KST and talked about what he meant when he said things about parking fees. He said that he had only jokingly brought up the problem, but it had gotten a lot of attention, so he felt the need to explain.


    The subject of "SM parking fees" came up during the show, and Kyuhyun said, "I meant that comment to be funny, but it caused a lot of trouble." I felt it was necessary to explain. In the past, when I had to get somewhere, I used my own car, which wasn't registered with the company.

    Because of this, I had to pay for my own parking. "However, the company would pay for these costs through a settlement process," Kyuhyun said.


    He then said, "I heard that we were now using credit cards to pay for parking after leaving SM and moving to Antenna."

    At first, I thought this was strange, but then I heard that the company rents the building and that all employees, including me, have to pay the parking fees. "I saw that I was wrong about what was going on," Kyuhyun said.


    Kyuhyun had earlier raised eyebrows when he appeared on JTBC's "Knowing Bros" on January 20 and joked about being upset that he had to pay separate parking fees after switching to Antenna, saying, "I was told to pay for parking."

    It cost me extra to park at SM when I went there to practice with Super Junior.
    Kyuhyun talked about how SM reacted to what he said: "They were understandably upset, but they just told me that everyone pays parking fees."This is true for both registered business vehicles and employees who are not registered.

    Because of the confusion, we deeply apologized. Kyuhyun said, "I wanted to make this clear for everyone."

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  • IVE Takes Over Global Charts with 'REBEL HEART'—MV Hits #1 on Trending & Group Dominates iTunes Worldwide

    IVE has officially kicked off their latest era with a massive global bang!

    The girl group, made up of Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Lee Seo, released their pre-release track "REBEL HEART" from their upcoming third EP IVE EMPATHY on January 13, and the response has been nothing short of incredible. The group is making waves across global charts, proving their dominance once again.

    As of 8 AM on January 14, IVE soared to the #1 spot on the iTunes Top K-pop Song chart in six countries/regions, including Vietnam, the Philippines, Romania, Portugal, Indonesia, and Hong Kong. They also claimed second place in New Zealand, Hungary, and Taiwan. In countries like Germany, Japan, Australia, Canada, and France, IVE maintained top spots, taking the #1 position in 14 countries/regions worldwide.

    The group also topped the iTunes Top Song chart, reaching #1 in Cambodia and Hong Kong and landing in the Top 10 in nine other regions, including the Philippines, Bahrain, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand—an outstanding global achievement for the group.

    The "REBEL HEART" music video, featuring the members' emotional performances and stunning visuals, hit 5 million views just 16 hours after its release. By 10 AM, it claimed the #1 spot on YouTube's Trending Music videos, continuing to captivate fans worldwide. The video also secured #2 on YouTube’s Worldwide Music Video Trending, while the teaser video, which was released earlier, ranked 11th, solidifying IVE’s spot as a global powerhouse.

    In South Korea, "REBEL HEART" was an instant hit. It topped the Bugs real-time chart, claimed the #1 spot on Melon HOT100 (just 30 days after its release), and dominated Vibe's domestic rising chart. The track also ranked 5th on Melon HOT100 (100 days after release), 22nd on the TOP100, and 13th on Genie TOP100, marking a very successful comeback.

    With its sweet strings, upbeat drums, and addictive charm, "REBEL HEART" showcases a bold transformation driven by self-confidence and the theme of "empathy." The track is just the beginning of a deeper, more evolved musical journey for IVE.

    As IVE continues their global activities with "REBEL HEART," fans can expect even more from this multi-talented group.

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