Author: Denise Coley
Following their departure from YG Entertainment and confirmation they were in talks with 143 Entertainment, on January 1, 2023, it was announced that all six iKON members did sign with the agency. In a statement, iKON said, “The members came together with the continuation of group activities as the top priority, and our thoughts aligned with 143 Entertainment, the company of Producer [Digital Masta] who we have interacted with musically for a long time. We will continue iKON’s music more passionately to repay the warm support and love you have given us until now.” iKON plan to release a…
On January 1, 2023, Label SJ shared that Super Junior’s Shindong is currently in a relationship with a non-celebrity. “Shindong is in a relationship with a non-celebrity,” Label SJ said. “The two are supporting each other and silently growing in love. They are dating, but there is no plan to get married.” According to industry insiders, Shindong’s girlfriend was a former idol trainee prior to leaving the entertainment industry. Shindong is the third Super Junior member currently in a relationship. Sungmin married musical actor and beauty creator Kim Sa-eun in 2014, much to fans’ chagrin. Ryeowook has been dating…
2022 closes with new couple news as Dispatch shared actor-singer IU and model-actor Lee Jong Suk started dating. IU and Lee’s companies confirmed the news with separate statements. In response to Dispatch’s article, HighZium Studio, Lee’s agency, said: Hello. This is HighZium Studio. This is an official statement regarding the exclusive article about actor Lee Jong Suk. Actor Lee Jong Suk and IU recently progressed from being close acquaintances into being a couple, and they are maintaining a serious relationship. Please show lots of support so they can continue their beautiful relationship. Thank you. EDAM Entertainment, IU’s agency, stated,…
Just days after the departures of BIGBANG’s Taeyang and Daesung, iKON and actor Kang Dong Won departed YG Entertainment following the expirations of their contracts. iKON’s departure came after rumors Bobby would be leaving the company. In November, at the time of the reports, YG Entertainment denied the claim. “The rumor is groundless. There is still time left on his contract,” a YG Entertainment representative said at the time. On December 30, YG Entertainment released a statement confirming all six iKON members opted to not renew their contracts and will pursue another agency. However, YG Entertainment let IKONIC (iKON’s…
Corbyn, under 28 LABORATORY label, is soaring high in his music career. In an in-depth interview, we get to understand Corbyn’s music composition and production, meaning behind his lyrical pieces including “Burn”, and interaction with multiculturalism among others. 1. How did you get into music? I grew up with a family with an affinity for music. My dad used to come back from work and find time to build his own collection of tube amplifiers. Every morning before school I remember waking up to music blasting from one of his amps that set the tone for the day.…
BIGBANG’s Taeyang and Daesung opted to not renew their exclusive contracts with YG Entertainment. G-Dragon opted to stay with the company. On December 26, 2022, YG Entertainment subsidiary THEBLACKLABEL announced Taeyang signed an exclusive contract with them, confirming Taeyang’s departure from his long-time label. Hello. This is THEBLACKLABEL. Artist Taeyang has joined THEBLACKLABEL. After working together as producer and artist for a long time, Producer Teddy and artist Taeyang are taking on a fresh start at THEBLACKLABEL based on their musical trust in one another. THEBLACKLABEL will provide our full support for Taeyang to carry out diverse musical activities…
Cue the wedding bells! Another Korean celebrity’s set to wed in the New Year! Think Entertainment confirms singer, TV host, actress, and former Jewelry member Seo In-Young (Elly) will marry her non-celebrity companion in the coming year. “Seo In-Young will be marrying a non-celebrity entrepreneur on February 26 of next year at a Namsan hotel,” a company representative said. The nuptials will be a private affair since Seo’s partner is a private citizen in the IT industry. According to Geo.TV, announcer Kim Sun Geun will officiate the wedding while Lyn will perform the congratulatory song for the couple. Congratulations…
– Prepare various events such as TEEN TOP CHUNJI, Bungeoppang, and Pocha events to meet fans like a gift – CHUNJI, the new song “too late” and the b-track “farewell” live performance for the first time at the Pocha event TEEN TOP’s “CHUNJI” held a fan event at an indoor cart bar on the 23rd. CHUNJI held a Pocha Event for fans at an indoor cart bar, which has become a trend of the MZ generation, and released the live performance of the title song “too late” of his first solo album “Too late.” In addition, he presented live…
The fresh boy group begins to make history in K-pop before official debut Coming off the heels of announcing a new name last week, the group now known as XODIAC, previously known as NEWBIES, is continuing to stake their claim in K-Pop as the newest musical force in the industry. Recently, the group made waves in the music and fashion worlds as the first K-Pop band to land four major magazine shoots before their official debut. Now, the group has made their presence known in a different way by winning big at the global Weibo Account Festival held in…
Queenz Eye is the newest band in town rocking the K-pop entertainment arena. The 6-member girl group debuted with their electric “Queenz Table” mini-album on 24th October, 2022. It’s barely been 2 months since these queens entered the entertainment industry, and they are skyrocketing with their lyrical pieces crediting them audience on a global scale. KCrush America magazine had a one-on-one talk with Queenz Eye to understand the secret behind this group’s success as well as their aspirations.
South Korean iconic comedian SONG EUN I is hitting the roads in the United States with the “SONG EUN I IN AMERICA” tour. SONG EUN I started her appearance as a comedian as a KBS comedian in 1993, and now an iconic and talented comic and MC loved by all generations in South Korea. Not only talented in the comedy field, SONG EUN I also has shown her musical wit and talent through a female-comedian group “Celeb Five”, showing her cheerful stage manners and addictive dance moves, going viral with hit songs such as “Celeb Five (I Wanna Be…
Popular Kpop boy group CIX is heading to Europe and U.S. in January and March 2023. CIX kicking off the start of the year with a bang, they’re ready to greet their fans live in CIX 2nd WORLD TOUR <Save me, Kill me> IN EUROPE with six cities beginning January 2023. CIX is a five-member K-Pop boy group under C9 Entertainment, consisting of members BX, SEUNGHUN, BAEJINYOUNG, YONGHEE and HYUNSUK. The group name stands for “Complete in X”, which means the quintet will gather to complete the unknown. In 2019, CIX has actively promoted the title song ‘Movie Star’…
Shrouded by fog, there lies a phantom, remote island in the ocean inhabited only by horses… The island, which might seem as though it has emerged from a fairy tale, actually exists in modern day Japan. The name of this island is Yururi. This tiny desert island is situated off the coast of Nemuro in Hokkaido, which is the easternmost point of mainland Japan. Japan is well known to be a far east country – Yururi island is even further on, the furthest east end mainland Japan. The island is a breeding ground for northern seabirds so people have…
Following Chuu being expelled from the group and the alleged news that nine out of the remaining LOONA members filed an injunction against the agency, Blockberry Creative (BBC) announced LOONA will be making a comeback January 3, 2023. The company unveiled the teaser poster December 10, but OSEN announced the comeback plans December 7. The teaser image features LOONA’s colors, a hand holding a large marble, and the text “What’s NEXT” along with brackets indicating there’s more to come. BBC states the teaser indicates a “new beginning” while signifying the return of the “girl of the month” concept. The…
– Teen Top CHUNJI reveals mood photo that expresses emptiness after breaking up with lover – CHUNJI ‘s first solo album is on the 16th. Off-line simultaneous release… A pre-released present to the fans through the listening session on the 15th Teen Top CHUNJI unveiled a mood photo of “CHUNJI (TEEN TOP) 1st Single [Too late]”. On the 8th, CHUNJI released a photo showing the mood of the album on the official channel of Teen Top, raising expectations for his first solo album. In the released mood photo, CHUNJI showed off his unwavering beauty. The mood photo, which…
JYP Entertainment’s rookie girl group NMIXX will now continue as a six-member group after the company announced Jinni’s departure. In addition to leaving NMIXX, Jinni also departed the agency. On December 9, JYP Entertainment released a statement reading: Hello, this is JYP Entertainment. Jinni, who has been a member of NMIXX up until now, will be leaving the group due to personal circumstances, and her exclusive contract has been terminated. We apologize for giving many fans cause for concern with this sudden news. As a result, we are letting you know that NMIXX will be carrying out their future…
Wow, fantastic baby! Life imitates “Still Life” as BIGBANG’s T.O.P has been identified as one of eight members set to join Japanese art collector, entrepreneur, and billionaire Yusaku Maezawa on a space trip in 2023 as part of the #dearMoon project. T.O.P will join American DJ Steven Aoki (United States), choreographer Yemi A.D. (Czech Republic), photographer Rhiannon Adam (Ireland), YouTuber Tim Dodd (United States), photographer Karim Iliya (Great Britain), filmmaker Brendan Hall (United States), and actor Dev D. Joshi (India) on the journey. The backup crew is made up of Japanese dancer Miyu and American snowboarder Kaitlyn Farrington. …
Make Way for the New Kids On the Block: OCJ NEWBIES The K-Pop boy group makes history as one of the only groups to ever appear in four global mainstream magazines pre-debut ELLE MEN HK, Cosmopolitan HK, Harper’s Bazaar HK, and Men’s Uno HK features the group in high fashion ensembles from Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Versace, Moschino and more New K-Pop boy group, OCJ NEWBIES, is making waves even before their official debut, claiming their ground in the fashion space with four major magazine shoots already under their belt. Earlier this year, the company One Cool Jacso Entertainment…
Rolling Stone recently published their “100 Best Songs of 2022” list with several K-Pop artists making the cut! Rolling Stone’s annual list ranks the 100 best songs each year. This year, Jin, Le Sserafim, PSY, (G)I-dle, Nayeon, BIGBANG, NCT-127, aespa, Stray Kids, IVE, Seventeen, BLACKPINK, and NewJeans join Japanese-British singer Rina Sawayama, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Megan Thee Stallion, Bad Bunny, and Harry Styles among others on the list. Here’s where your K-Pop artists ranked on this year’s list! “That That,” PSY ft. Suga PSY’s 2022 comeback song “That That” was the lowest-ranked K-Pop track on the list appearing…
Jin (Kim Seok-jin) will become the first BTS member to enlist in the army. While Jin’s enlistment date has been speculated for several weeks, Big Hit Entertainment confirmed his enlistment will be soon via a statement. In a Weverse statement released December 5, 2022, Big Hit wrote: Hello, This is BIGHIT MUSIC. We want to thank you for your continued support of BTS and would like to update you on Jin’s upcoming enlistment into the military. Jin will fulfill his required time with the military by enlisting in the army. Please note that we will not be holding any…