Author: Denise Coley

EXID’s Hani had just confirmed her stage comeback before her psychiatrist and broadcaster fiancé, Yang Jae Woong, received an additional lawsuit. On June 1, EXID’s Hani announced she would be getting married to her boyfriend of 4-years through a heartfelt letter on her social media platforms. On September 3, Yang Jae Woong’s agency announced that their client’s marriage to EXID’s Hani would be postponed due to the controversy that Jae Woong has gotten entangled in. Jae Woong also halted his appearances on MBC FM4U’s ‘Starry Night’ radio show while Hani was voluntarily withdrawn from JTBC4’s ‘Review 4 Cut’ variety show.…

Real world legend, Jackie Chan, is forced to prove his martial arts skills are good for more than just entertainment in “Panda Plan”. When the adoption ceremony for the irresistibly adorable baby panda, HuHu, is interrupted by a bumbling group of mercenaries aiming to take away the ball of cuteness, Jackie Chan and his two accidental sidekicks must become real life heroes. I dropped in to watch Well Go USA’s “Panda Plan” at AMC Theaters this past weekend. There is no better way to experience an action movie than on the silver screen. Add in some side-splitting laughter and quirky…

Chie Izuno works full time at an office Branch. Though she’s 30, she’s very young at heart and kind of innocent. She tries hard to go into the dating field but finds herself struggling due to her weight and self-esteem issues. She meets up with one of the company’s investors, Jin Harada, a super sucessful and young business man. However Jin has a severe lack of social skills. Chie strives to make a deal with Jin in order to aide her in her goal to lose weight and gain confidence, she tells Jin she can help him with his own…

 How far is an artist supposed to go or allowed to go in their creative process before they’ve crossed boundaries into the unforgivable? Why are people having periods still taboo to talk, show and reference about in person and on screen? And what does all of this have to do with fermentation? These are just some questions audiences will ask of themselves after seeing the Canadian short film A Fermenting Woman, directed by Priscilla Galvez, and written by Maisie Jacobson. Winning the Programmer’s Choice Award at the 2024 Bali International Short Film Festival’s Minikino Film Week, A Fermenting Woman…

SM Entertainment agency has officially terminated its contract with former NCT member, Taeil. On October 16, one of South Korea’s giant entertainment agencies, SM Entertainment, officially terminated its contract with Taeil. Taeil left NCT group and its subunits back in August after being affiliated with a sexual crime case. Given that the allegations were still in the investigation stages, SM agency stood by their client as expected. However, things went south after reports that Taeil was now being investigated on grounds of aggravated quasi-rape allegations. Given the change of status, SM Entertainment announced that since Taeil was now under investigation…

The celebrated comedian Park Soo Hong and his wife are the newest parents in Korea’s entertainment industry. Park Soo Hong and Kim Da Yee welcomed their daughter on October 10. This marks 3 years since the couple walked down the aisle. The courageous couple shared that they were happy to be parents through the IVF process. For the past 2 years or so, Park Soo Hong, comedian-turned-celebrity, has been in the spotlight because of family issues. Despite the issues, his wife stood by his side and now their small family is overwhelmed with joy from the birth of their child.…

– ‘ODD YOUTH’ expresses their brand image through the exciting and fun vibes of teenage friendships. – Each of the 5 members has their charm, sparking curiosity about them. – The music video features a movie-like scale with over 100 background actors. The new girl group ‘ODD YOUTH’ set to debut in the second half of 2024 under TOP MEDIA, has announced their official debut through the release of their brand music video “Best Friendz,” introducing the members for the first time. On the 18th, TOP MEDIA revealed the brand music video ‘Best Friendz’ on their official SNS channel, showcasing…

ROSÉ’S FIRST STUDIO ALBUM ‘rosie’ ARRIVES DECEMBER 6TH WATCH “APT.” VIDEO: LINK STREAM “APT.”: LINK Global icons ROSÉ and Bruno Mars have released new single “APT.” – available now via Atlantic Records/THEBLACKLABEL alongside an official music video directed by Daniel Ramos and Bruno Mars. “‘APT.’ is actually my favorite Korean drinking game that I play with my friends back home. It’s so simple, puts a smile on your face, and breaks the ice at any party,” ROSÉ explains. “One night in the studio I taught my crew how to play the game. Everyone was fascinated, especially when I started the…

K-pop sensation FIFTY FIFTY is set to embark on their highly anticipated first-ever tour with FIFTY FIFTY : Love Sprinkle Tour in USA. Fresh off the success of their chart-topping single Cupid and the release of their mini-album Love Tune, the group will now bring their dynamic performances across 8 cities in the United States, giving TWENY (official fandom name) an unforgettable experience. FIFTY FIFTY recently released their second mini-album Love Tune with the title track, “SOS,”. “SOS” quickly climbed the ranks on YouTube’s trending music chart and made its way into Korea’s Melon Top 100, signaling the group’s strong…

Author Han Kwang, from South Korea, scooped the 2024 Literature Nobel Prize. The 53-year-old fiction-story writer is the first Korean and 18th woman to win the Nobel Literature Prize for The Vegetarian piece. Han Kwang was awarded for her intense poetic prose confronting historical traumas while exposing human life’s fragility. The Vegetarian, published in 2007 and translated to English in 2015 and 2016, portrays the patriarchal sovereignty over the female body oozing ecofeminist and anti-capitalist uprising. Like its title, the book comprises nuances of vegetarianism as the protagonist woman fights against food intake norms. Han Kwang was also awarded the…

J-Hope has finally finished his 18-month mandatory military service. BTS’ J-Hope was discharged from the military on October 17 after diligently enduring the over 1-year grueling service compulsory for all males in Korea. J-Hope is BTS band’s second member to wrap up the required service after Jin was discharged months ago. Jin welcomed J-Hope with a bouquet congratulating him on his latest milestone. Despite their global eminence, BTS members put their careers on hold to undertake the obligatory service. Although this broke the fans’ hearts, the group also earned the same fans’ respect for doing what’s expected of them despite…

Former LABOUM member, Yulhee, poured the beans on her life after divorce. On October 15, Yulhee appeared on TV Chosun’s trailer for the ‘Now Alone’ show. Yulhee finally spoke about her 5-year marriage that came to an end about 2 years ago. Yulhee was married to FTISLAND’s Choi Min Hwan in 2018 and have 3 children together. In the preview, Yulhee battles to hold back her tears as she answers some of the questions she has strived to keep from discussing for the last 2 years. An inquiry on whether she abandoned her children and chose to enjoy her life…

BLACKPINK’s Lisa took Victoria Secret’s fashion show by storm with outstanding looks and performances. The LLOUD Co. founder made this year’s Victoria secret’s fashion show a memorable moment for the attendees. The show, which returned to New York City after about 6 years, started off with a strong opening after Lisa gave an outstanding performance of her solo debut hit, “ROCKSTAR”. After an exceptional opening act themed to resemble a fashion show presentation, Lisa took a break before returning to the runway to close the show with her latest “Moonlit” track. In addition to the performance, Lisa made a memorable…

√ Five-member girl group ‘ODD YOUTH’, which is about to debut in 2024, is expected to debut by unveiling the brand logo √ A member “Myah” was appeared in M.net “Girls Planet 999” before debut, and she also made it to the program’s final round. New girl group ‘ODD YOUTH’ (TOP Media), set to debut in the second half of 2024, announced its official launch by releasing their brand logo. The brand logo of ‘ODD YOUTH’, which was unveiled on its official social media on the 7th, was designed by LMNT Company, a firm known for its global expertise in…

NewJean’s Hanni broke down while testifying during the parliamentary audit. On October 15, NewJean’s Hanni appeared before the National Assembly’s Environment and Labor Committee held a parliamentary audit. Hanni appeared as a reference while HYBE’s CEO, Kim Jooyoung, appeared as a witness. The audit was concerning workplace harassment and bullying of K-pop idols. This also followed Hanni’s previous comments that a HYBE label manager had told other idols to ignore her. In the session, Hanna revealed that this incident of a manager encouraging other idols to ignore her is not the only work harassment and bullying case that she experienced while…

Popular Japanese idol group Snow Man have released their new song ‘One’, available globally on various music streaming platforms for the first time. Since their debut in January 2020 with the million-selling single ‘D.D. / Imitation Rain’, Snow Man have achieved numerous record-breaking CD sales. In 2023, their third album ‘i DO ME’ achieved million-seller status, making them the first male artist group to have three consecutive albums reach cumulative million sales. Additionally, they have won Artist of the Year at the Japan Gold Disc Awards for three consecutive years (2021-2023). The group’s first ever five-dome tour begins in November…

Download & streaming links Music video Japanese ensemble band NAQT VANE have released ‘FALLOUT’, their first new song since welcoming new member Yunoa, who joins original member Harukaze as twin vocalists. ‘FALLOUT’ is based on the themes of a “new me”, an “ideal me”, and “life after being reborn anew”, depicting the transformation of someone who takes the opportunity to embrace change – and all the madness such curiosity may bring. The music video for ‘FALLOUT’ was released on September 20, offering a refreshing new look at NAQT VANE’s twin-vocal lineup. And that’s not all – this time, members Hiroyuki…

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Download & streaming links With over 240,000 YouTube subscribers and over 70 million total plays, Japanese musician Emi Noda will release her new single ‘ties’ on October 14. The song is featured as the ending theme song to the hit anime series ‘FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest’. The song’s stripped-back piano arrangement that underpins Noda’s incredible singing voice was handled by Teppei Kakuda, who has produced and arranged songs for female Japanese artists such as Friday Night Plans and sato moka. The result is a contagiously positive song that conveys the image of friends helping one another get back up…

* List of countries outside Japan to be announced soon Listen to ‘FOCUS’ EP here As they celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut, Japanese rock band I Don’t Like Mondays. release their latest EP, ‘FOCUS’, on Wednesday, October 9. This set of songs fully captures the band’s identity, which has always incorporated global trends, channeling them into their own unique style. ‘FOCUS’ shows the unique musicality that IDLMs. have developed over the past decade, culminating in an EP that is not merely a retrospective of the past 10 years, but a statement of their intention to “focus” on the…