NU’EST’s Baekho and Ren have made their official drama debut through KBS’ fantasy series, ‘Jeon Woo Chi’.

The two member first appeared on the January 16th episode of the drama. Baekho played the charismatic warrior Jang Won who was one of the escort of Kang Rim (played Lee Hui Jun). While Ren played the youngest messenger named Kang Sul.

Pledis Entertainment stated, “We’re worried because it is their first drama acting, but they are learning with the help of their senior actors. After their appearance on ‘Jeon Woo Chi’, they are planning to show a new side of them on stage so we ask for your support.”
 
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2Yoon is set to release their EP "Harvest Moon" and the country pop dance song “24/7″ on January 17.


The title song “24/7” means 24 hours a day, seven days a week, sends the message to have exciting days and find a way to break out of the daily routine. Interesting melodies complement the exciting country pop song with Heo’s high notes and Jeon’s powerful vocals.


 
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Girls' Generation released their 4th album together with "I Got A Boy" MV on January 1, Although 10 have passed since they released the track, SNSD's I Got A Boy is still taking the first place on several music Charts.


 
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On January 9, Oricon Style reported that Big Bang and 2PM ranked in the top eleven concerts of 2012, selected by the Oricon Chart, with their concerts held in Japan last year.

Big Bang went on a tour o Japanlast year as part of their world tour under the title of Big Bang Alive Tour 2012 in Japan and 2PM held 6 concerts at the Budokan in Tokyo last year entitled  "2PM Live 2012 Six Beautiful Days."


 
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On January 9, Amber tweeted. “Pictures that I took with Princess. I’m honored,” and attached the photo.

In the photo Krystal and Amber puffed their cheeks and showed a cute appeal.


 
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CN Blue recently released an exotic cover photo for their new EP.

On January 9, FNC Entertainment, CN Blue’s agency, released a photo of CN Blue with a sad look on their faces with a street in London in the background.

The photo gives a vintage feeling as the UK is the home of band music.



 
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2PM will be releasing their 3rd full-length album after their 2nd album ‘Hands Up‘.Although there's no official date of release, The album is expected to be released after their 2PM’s Japan Arena Tour.

JYP's representative stated “Within this year, all the members including Nichkhun will be meeting their domestic fans with a comeback. Though it’s early in the year and more specifics can’t be revealed yet, we’ll probably start announcing more details about the album in 1-2 months.”




 
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B.A.P will be making their comeback in 2013 with a track called “Sound of Rain

The song is a work of Kang Ji Won, who also worked on B.A.P’s “Warrior, Some songs of SECRET, and Marco, who also gave his  efforts with the song, “No Mercy“.



 
            Members of Block B had filed against Stardom at the Seoul Central District Court, saying, “During the signing of the exclusive contract, it was promised that in addition to providing proper training opportunity and facilities, we would be paid on every 25th of the following month. However, the agency has not paid us for nearly one year since 2011 in April.” 


                 
             “It started last year in March when one member’s contract was ended and his portion of the pay was calculated. Fees appear from events as well as pay from SBS drama ‘Phantom’s OST, MBC drama ‘Golden Time’ OST, and funds collected from the inauguration of our Japanese fan club and more for a total of 10 things, have been omitted.


                 
             They also said, “Mr. Lee, the CEO of the agency, also disappeared with the 70,000,000 KRW that he collected from the members’ parents to use for promotion and production costs. He had never listened to the members’ opinions or thoughts on their activities and directed only in his way.”

 
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On December 31, Sulli won the New Star Award on 2012 SBS Drama Award.

On her Me2day account she posted, "The New Star Award.... 2012 was a great year! I will work harder in 2013 ~ Happy New Year".