https://www.scmp.com/rss/523243/feed Weverse: A digital entertainment platform owned by South Korean company Hybe Corporation. Headquartered in Seongnam-si, with offices in the US and Japan, Weverse specialises in fostering global artist-to-fan communication and content distribution. Serving a global fanbase, particularly K-pop enthusiasts, Weverse boasts over 10 million monthly active users. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Earlier this week, Hybe x Geffen, the management companies behind girl group Katseye, announced that member Manon Bannerman would be taking a hiatus from the group to focus on her health and well-being. Bannerman later addressed concerned fans directly through a statement on Weverse writing, “Hi friends. I want you to hear this from me, I’m healthy, I’m OK, and I’m taking care of myself. Thank u for checking in! Sometimes things unfold in ways we don’t fully control, but I’m trusting the bigger... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3344570/meet-manon-bannerman-whose-hiatus-katseye-sparking-fan-concern?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3344570/meet-manon-bannerman-whose-hiatus-katseye-sparking-fan-concern?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:08:14 +0000 The Korea Times The Korea Times BTS member Jungkook has vowed strong action against repeated invasions of his privacy after a woman was arrested for breaking into his home. During a Weverse live-stream held on Monday to mark his birthday, Jungkook spoke about the incident, which occurred just days earlier. According to Yongsan police in Seoul, a woman in her 40s was arrested on the night of August 30 for trespassing in the underground parking space of the K-pop star’s residence. She followed a vehicle through the entrance,... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3324120/bts-jungkook-warns-fans-he-will-lock-intruders-after-stalker-breaks-home?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3324120/bts-jungkook-warns-fans-he-will-lock-intruders-after-stalker-breaks-home?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:30:02 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa “Global girl group” Katseye, known for their 2024 breakthrough single “Touch”, is gaining international attention for their recent advert for Gap’s denim. During the 90-second video, the group’s members Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia and Yoonchae dance to Kelis’ 2003 song “Milkshake”. Katseye is a Los Angeles-based girl group that debuted in 2024 under Hybe Corporation (the company behind K-pop giants BTS) and American record label Geffen Records. They are known for their diversity, with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3323131/meet-katseyes-lara-raj-lgbt-star-inspiring-new-gap-ad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3323131/meet-katseyes-lara-raj-lgbt-star-inspiring-new-gap-ad?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Aug 2025 03:49:15 +0000