{
  "id": 7883899,
  "title": "Shine, scandal, survival define K-pop boy band PENTAGON's 1st decade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/shine-scandal-survival-define-k-pop-boy-band-pentagons-1st-decade-7883899",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T22:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260917/shine-scandal-survival-define-k-pop-boy-band-pentagons-1st-decade"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2016, K-pop boy band PENTAGON burst onto the scene, marking their debut on October 10th. However, their journey has been marked by a series of challenges and triumphs over the past decade. The group, formed by Cube Entertainment, has seen members leave the company and pursue careers under separate agencies, adding to the uncertainty of their success. Their breakthrough came a year and a half after their debut, but this was short-lived when a dating controversy derailed their momentum just months later. It took four years before they won their first music show victory. Military service and expiring contracts eventually scattered the members, but they have now reunited for their 10th debut anniversary. Organized by the label NAKED, which was founded by member Kino, this anniversary project serves as a testament to the group's resilience and ability to survive in the ever-changing landscape of the music industry.",
  "summary": "In 2023, seven years after debuting as the leader of K-pop boy band PENTAGON, returned to trainee status. He competed alongside aspiring male idols on Mnet’s audition program “Boys Planet” for a place in a new project group as his own group’s contracts with Cube Entertainment approached their end. Three years later, he is back onstage with six fellow PENTAGON members for the group’s 10th debut…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Shine, scandal, survival define K-pop boy band PENTAGON's 1st decade",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/shine-scandal-survival-define-k-pop-boy-band-pentagons-1st-decade",
        "published": "2026-09-16T22:12:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}