Author: Denise Coley
The global hit “Moving” k-drama actor, Zo In-sung, candidly shared the marriage questions he is getting from his loved ones. Also famously known for his lead role in “It’s Okay, It’s Love”, Zo In-sung shared on Zzanbro Shin Dong Yub’s YouTube channel regarding the increasingly mounting questions about his love life. In the interview, done early this September, the actor hinted that his parents have become quite inquisitive about his plans and desires to have a family. Zo In-sung, who is in his early 40s, joked about the marriage pressure issue and left fans wondering in a sea of curiosity…
LISTEN HERE WATCH HERE The fierce new K-Pop girl group MEOVV release their feverishly anticipated debut single “MEOW”. Listen HERE via THEBLACKLABEL / Capitol Records. The booming track delivers a razor-sharp mesmerizing introduction to the globally minded idol five-piece. “MEOW” comes with a stunning visual highlighting the group’s dynamic performances. Watch it HERE. MEOVV (pronounced “meow”) are the first ever girl group launched by THEBLACKLABEL and represents the vision of label founder and mega-producer Teddy Park (a.k.a. TEDDY). TEDDY who has played an integral role in shaping the overall direction and creative for BIGBANG, G-Dragon, 2NE1 and BLACKPINK, hand-picked the…
THE FINAL MEMBER OF THE QUINTET REVEALED THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 PRE-SAVE THEIR DEBUT SINGLE HERE Capitol Records, in partnership with THEBLACKLABEL, announces the signing of the fierce, feverishly buzzing new K-pop girl group MEOVV (pronounced “meow”). The globally minded, five-piece group comes via THEBLACKLABEL founder and mega-producer Teddy Park (known as TEDDY), whose credits include hits by BIGBANG, G-Dragon, BLACKPINK, and 2NE1, among others. Capitol, a label with a rich tradition of signing groundbreaking artists, is also currently home to Doechii, Ice Spice, J Balvin, Kali Uchis, Katy Perry, Maggie Rogers, Niall Horan, Sam Smith, The Beatles, Yeat, and Young Miko among many others. The group’s name was announced…
MEOVV is an upcoming 5-member girl group under BLACK LABEL agency. Consisting of Gawon (19), Sooin (19), Anna (18), Narin (17), and Ella (15), MEOVV is scheduled to debut on September 6, 2024. MEOVV, whose members’ training period ranges between 3 to 7 years, stands for “My Eyes Open VVide”. The group’s SNS accounts were launched on August 16. The member reveal was done through debut trailers from August 21 to August 29 starting with Ella and wrapping up with Narin. MEOVV is a multinational group. Ella is a German-Korean born in America who joined BLACK LABEL in 2018 and…
Between the Two of Us – KCrush Interview With Filmmaker Sung Ji-hye by Carolyn Hinds Written and directed by filmmaker Sung Ji-hye, Between the Two of Us looks at the intersection between disability, pregnancy, and loneliness in marriage through her characters Eun-jin a paraplegic who chooses to continue her pregnancy in spite the doubts of her husband Ho-seon, and doctors. Following the film’s premiere at the 2024 Jeonju International Film Festival in the Korean Cinema program, Film Critic and Journalist, Carolyn Hinds speaks with Sung Ji-hye Played by Kim Si-eun, Eun-jin having learned to adapt to being disabled after losing her ability…
The Tenants – KCrush Interview With Filmmaker Yoon Eun-kyoung by Carolyn Hinds For the Fantasia International Film Festival premiere of her noir psychological thriller The Tenants, filmmaker Yoon Eun-kyoung spoke with Film Critic and Journalist Carolyn Hinds about the intricacies of constructing a film depicting the realities of living in a society, where the promise of utopia is dangled as a prize for pushing our bodies and minds to the limits working in a capitalist society. Starring Kim Dae-gun as Shin-dong, a 20 something young man working endlessly to be selected to live in Sphere 2 – a promised utopia…
Jo Bo Ah, famously known for her role in “Destined with You” and “Tale of the Nine-Tailed” dramas, will be walking down the aisle in 2 months. The star debuted in the entertainment industry with the “Flower Band” drama in 2012. Jo Bo Ah, who has boldly expressed her desire to have a family in her early 30s, will finally visualize her dreams. Jo Bo Ah is set to get married to her non-celebrity boyfriend in October. With the incoming dramas by the star, including Disney+ original’s “Knock-Off” series, Jo Bo Ah shows no signs of taking a bow from…
There is nothing more mesmerizing than watching fiction evolve into reality. This rare phenomenon is about to be solidified as “My Sibling’s Romance” k-drama co-stars Yoon Ha and Yun Jae announce their upcoming marriage plans. Famously known as the Yoon-Yun couple, Lee Yoon Ha and Kim Yun Jae announced their marriage plan on August 26. The couple also added in the YouTube announcement that they plan to walk down the aisle early next year. Lee Yoon Ha and Kim Yun Jae met on “My Sibling’s Romance” show, a dating reality show that premiered in March 2024. In the YouTube announcement,…
BTS’s Suga has written another apology with regard to his electric scooter accident while under the influence. This second apology, done on 25th August, comes after Suga’s police questioning that happened on 27th August at Seoul’s Yongsan Police Station in Seoul. Burdened by the weight of the matter, Suga poured out his heart on Weverse apologizing to BTS fans and fellow BTS members. In this second apology, Suga admitted that his first apology was rather lacking and confusing due to urgent matters. Hello. This is Suga. It is with a shameful heart that I would like to apologize to you…
After making waves in the K-idol dating world for months, Actor Lee Kyu Han and Former BB Girls’ Yujeong have decided to part ways. After denying dating rumors back in July 2023, the two stars conceded and finally confirmed to the public that they were indeed a couple in September 2023. Despite the over decade-long age gap, Lee Kyu Han and Yujeong’s dating announcement was welcomed with praise making them a notable couple in the entertainment industry. Lee Kyu Han’s agency, Billions, confirmed the two stars’ break up on 26th August 2024. R&D Company, Yujeong’s agency, also backed up the…
SHINee’s Taemin has once again proven his reign in the K-Pop industry with the latest ‘ETERNAL’ mini-album release. Taemin made a comeback on 20th August with his latest mini-album said to embody a mix of diverse genres including hip-hop, electronic pop, and R&B vibes. The 7-track mini-album marks Taemin’s 5th album solidifying the icon’s status in the entertainment industry. “Sexy in the Air” is one of the album’s most trending tracks showcasing Taemin’s articulate dancing moves. Taemin is scheduled to do his first solo world tour titled “Ephemeral Gaze” in late August and early September starting with Incheon Inspire Arena,…
The legendary SF9 band made the highly anticipated comeback on 19th August with their 14th mini-album titled ‘FANTASY’. SF9 debuted in October 2016 with the ‘Feeling Sensation’ single album under the FNC Entertainment agency. Being the agency’s first dance boy group, SF9 has soared high over the years to become a global sensation. After Rowoon left the group in 2023 to focus on his acting career, Zuho followed suit and changed agencies to Haewadal Entertainment to pursue his acting dream. Dawon and Jaeyoon are still undertaking their mandatory military duties leaving Youngbin, Inseong, Yoo Taeyang, Hwiyoung, and Chani to run…
The Seoul Metropolitan Police confirmed on August 19th that BTS’s Suga is expected to appear for questioning this week. Suga was involved in a scooter accident that later became a hot issue after several allegations including DUI and an unregistered scooter (if it indeed it was not an electric kickboard as claimed by Big Hit Music). The Seoul Metropolitan Police also added that they are yet to set the exact date for Suga’s questioning. Additionally, the representative said that Suga’s questioning will follow the normal process, which gives an individual the option of not appearing in front of the press.…
Life is unpredictable in oh so many ways, and no matter what plans we make for the path we want to take to our individual goals, hurdles and obstacles that are challenging to get over or around can be tricky and difficult. But more often than not, those obstacles and some deviations provide us with the experiences we need to complete our goals even if we don’t see it at first. For veteran Korean actor Jung Woo-sung, having over twenty years of experience in front of the camera playing a multitude of characters in practically every film genre, stepping behind…
World renowned Japanese director and animator Tatsuya Ishiwaki, and Aniplex producer Tatsuya Oishi, joined film critic and journalist Carolyn Hinds to chat about their world famous animated film ‘KIZUMONOGATARI – Koyomi Vamp’, which had its international theatrical premiere at the 2024 Fantasia Fest International Film Festival, in Montreal, Canada. Based on the famous manga series MONOGATARI created and written by Nisioisn, and drawn by Shaft, ‘KIZUMONOGATARI -Koyomi Vamp’ is a revamped version of of the three part film series originally released in 2016. In their interview the filmmaker and producer spoke about how the story’s protagonist’s Koyomi Araragi beliefs…
Some of B.A.P is back!! Debuting as a boy band in 2012, four out of six members are back and ready to show the world their music talents once again. After a six-year dry spell, fans wondered if a return would ever happen. But now they’ve debuted a release under the new name BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON, which correlates with the four members. There’s a YouTube documentary series titled, “Man on the Moon” which showcases how the group has prepared for this comeback. It provides great insight into where the members are now and all that they’ve put into this project. For those…
Readers, get comfy and let’s revisit the Seoul International Wine & Spirits Exhibition (SIWS)! We’re still reeling from the excitement of the annual event held in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, since 1992. The 2024 edition featured over 240 exhibitors and attracted tens of dozens of buyers and thousands of attendees from various countries. This three-day event included seminars, countless samples, and engaging exhibits, highlighting significant trends and innovations in wines and beers. The diverse, multilingual atmosphere made it a dynamic and educational experience for all participants. You can read more about my friend and colleague’s CoolHappyTash’s experience with the beverage…
Japanese boyband LIL LEAGUE have released ‘Youth Spark’, the lead track from their July 31 third single, on digital platforms. The song is accompanied by a music video. ‘Youth Spark’ is a thrilling dance track released during the last summer in which all members of LIL LEAGUE will still be in their teens. The track has a funk base, and just as the title suggests, the members’ passionate vocals are cut through with the spark of youth. The music video is set in a fictional city based loosely on the United States, showing a cinematic take on the irreplaceable time…
Pre-Sale began August 1 and General On-Sale begins August 2 at krazysuperconcert.com Pulse Events, the company known for bringing global music events to New York, today announces the full artist lineup for ‘Krazy Super Concert’ to be held September 14 and 15, at Long Beach Arena. Previously announced acts aespa, CL, ZEROBASEONE will take the stage along with newly confirmed acts DK from hit boy group iKON, SUNMI, BamBam, LAY ZHANG, Kim JongKook (Running Man), KATSEYE, and AKMU. Girl group aespa and boy group ZEROBASEONE are set to perform both days. Additionally, rising force in hip-hop and GRAMMY-nominated artist, The Kid LAROI will round out the predominantly K-pop lineup. General admission tickets and VIP Packages will be available through pre-sale on Thursday,…
LEX and LANA, a charismatic brother and sister pairing from Japan who are leading a new generation of hip-hop artists, have released a new collaboration song today, titled ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’. Following the success of ‘AKARUIHEYA’, which stole the attention of the hip-hop scene when it was released earlier this year, ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ is the second collaboration song from this commanding brother-sister duo. While ‘AKARUIHEYA’ spoke of evolving from a dark past to lead a bright future, this new song takes in the universal themes of communication typical of LEX and LANA, such as misunderstandings and reconciliation, set to…