Author: Denise Coley
The CEO of Re:Cielo revealed in a recent interview that K-pop star and actor Park Yoo-chun gambled in Macau and the Philippines numerous times from 2017 to 2019, and said, “Park Yu-chun gambled in Macau, but after losing large sums of money, he tried to win the lost money back in the Philippines. I have evidence of his illegal gambling and there are witnesses to back my claims, and I will submit it to be investigated by the authorities.” After Park Yoo-chun parted ways from C-JeS Entertainment in 2020 due to his legal issues, the singer signed to Re:…
Boy group VERIVERY is back and they’re coming in with a bang, pulling the trigger for the reveal of their EP ‘SERIES ‘O’ [ROUND 2: HOLE]’. At 6PM KST on Monday, August 23rd, the performance idols started their full-fledged activities for this comeback with the start of sales and release of their music video for the title track ‘TRIGGER’. It’s been five months since their last comeback and the seven members are holding nothing back. With the return of Minchan, the storyline continues in their new music video release with ominous tones and mysterious new yet very familiar characters.…
Korea is known for its perfection culture that goes beyond the normal with every aspect of life. The normal paces and strolls have been perfected and given an exquisite ambience through well designed lanes. The diverse themed walking lanes births the desire to get out of one’s comfort zone and enjoy the beauty and creativity that the walking paths have to offer. Here are Korea’s most eminent walking trails. Canola flowers 1. Jeju Olle Trail The trail, positioned in Jeju Island, is an over 422km footpath comprising of over 20 main routes that connects from the coastline…
Initially, K-Pop was a culture and practice associated with solely Korean artists. However, with globalization, the world has become a village where talent is appreciated everywhere regardless of its culture, race or country of origin. The K-Pop industry has also changed with time and has spread its wing beyond South Korea to Asia and the world at large. Consequentially, we have witnessed numerous collaborations between K-Pop artists; solo or groups, teaming up with international artists to create enchanting masterpieces that overpower any existing differences. The collaborations have promoted global oneness as the resulting art piece triggers us to overlook…
Though a rare term among a substantial number of fans of various music genres, the vocaloid culture was started back in the 1980’s and has been in business alongside natural singing since then; although with miniature popularity. The singing synthesizing technology that enables full-fledged songs to be recorded by inputting melody and lyrics into a program. The resulting model presents enhanced vocals that challenge normal singing to the core. Although the culture has had its share of criticisms, just as any other new phenomenon, its appreciation has overtime increased with perspectives developing from the vocaloids “humanizing new technology’s coldness”…
K-pop girl group (G)I-dle member Soo-jin announced to leave the group on Saturday over numerous allegations that she bullied classmates when she was in middle school. Several people have come up to accuse the 25-year-old K-pop girl grouper of bullying her schoolmates – both physically and verbally when they attended the same middle school, Cube Entertainment, Seo Soo-jin and (G)I-dle’s management company, have previously denied all bullying allegations and filed a lawsuit against the accusers, since the allegations first emerged in February. Since March, the K-pop singer has kept a low profile. One of her accusers is Korean actress…
MCND, who announced powerful and strong performance, will comeback on August 31st!! – MCND’s new album [THE EARTH: SECRET MISSION Chapter. 1] Comeback countdown start!!!! The group MCND has begun the countdown to their comeback. MCND released its 3rd MINI ALBUM [THE EARTH: SECRET MISSION CHAPTER.1] comeback schedule on its official SNS channel at midnight on the 13th.. According to the released schedule, MCND will make a comeback on August 31 after releasing the entire [THE EARTH: SECRET MISSION CHAPTER.1] and the music video for the title song. Prior to this, various contents such as group and individual photos,…
Over time, the Korean entertainment facet of drama has evolved and resulted into countless plays of various genres including melodrama, fantasy science fiction, and comedy among others. Owing to the perfection Korean culture and the resources put towards ensuring high quality plots, the resulting Korean dramas have become eminent and continues to broaden its fan base worldwide, which is aggravated by the addition it births. Below are some of the highly rated and charted k-dramas whose title starts with letter A. 1. A Girl Who Sees Smell The awe-strucking storyline maintained throughout the drama keeps the viewers…
GH Entertainment’s new supergroup 777 (Triple 7) made their debut with 7 members: 4 members of boy group B.I.G and the 3 members of girl group 3YE. This unit seeks to explore new music and a different side that they have never shown in their individual promotions. The name of the new supergroup centers on the number 7, which symbolizes luck and fortune, as well as the total number of members. 3YE and B.I.G have been in the K-Pop industry for the past 7 years, now they are collaborating together as a project group, showcasing their new musical vision…
Sony Music Labels Inc. EPIC Records Japan A&R 3 LMYK Digital version of “0 (zero)” – the ending theme song of anime “The Case Study of Vanitas (Vanitas no Carte)” is available from today! A simultaneous release of the Japanese and the English version music video! ※When using key visuals of the anime “The Case Study of Vanitas”, please include the following copyright notice. ©Jun Mochizuki/SQUARE ENIX, “The Case Study of Vanitas” Project Last year, LMYK – a talented female singer, suddenly appeared with the song “Unity” – the theme for the Japanese dubbed version of “The Legend…
Kim Hyun Joong has announced the fifth of his seven shows for the monthly concerts [KIM HYUN JOONG Monthly Concert ‘Prism Time’] as the color BLUE. This show seems almost like an extension of the last concert, bringing calm and beautiful mellow vibes for all the fans. The fifth show of the concert will be held on September 4th at 7pm, with the theme of BLUE. The last show, GREEN, left fans feeling comforted and light, away from the burdens of reality. Holding his sparkling green mic in his hand, Kim Hyun Joong entranced viewers with his emotional vocals.…
Marriage is more than signing a piece of paper and transcends time and emotions. Its’ fabric is woven together by hearts which eventually build a home, and not just houses. It is built of the foundations of love, endurance, patience, perseverance, trust, empathy, consideration and faithfulness among others. It is also preceded by crucial deal-breaking facets including taking the leap of faith and shutting out other voices, such as societal fallacies, that annihilate one’s determination to achieving upheld desires. The existing extensive deep-rooted difference between fans and their idols have resulted in an almost impossible bond of marriage between…
Lee Jae-yong the Samsung Electronics heir and Vice Chairman was paroled this morning on August 13, after serving a prison term for embezzlement and corruption for 207 days. Lee served 18 months of the two-and-half-year prison sentence. As soon as Lee exited the main gates of Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, he stopped briefly to apologize to the crowd by saying, “I apologize for making people worried. I am aware of the concerns, criticism, worries and big expectations towards me. I will do my best.” The business tycoon appeared to have gained more grey hairs and is said to…
Disgraced businessman and former member of K-pop boy band BIGBANG Seungri, whose real name is Lee Seung-hyun, has just been sentenced to a three-year imprisonment by a military court on nine charges, including prostitution mediation, embezzlement, assault, and overseas gambling. He was also ordered to pay 1.15 billion won ($1.34 million) in restitution. The 30-year-old was trialed at the military court for the past 11 months due to serving in the South Korean military since March of last year following his indictment on multiple charges related to a sex and drug scandal at Burning Sun, a now-closed nightclub in…
The k-pop industry has undergone a revolution over the years. Apart from its focus on single gender-oriented (female or male) groups and solo artists, the industry has seen a rise in collaborations which have gained immense reception and following. The collaborations are not only amongst solo artists, but also amongst members of different bands resulting in an explosion of hit lyrical content owing to a fusion diverse talents. Here are some of the most veteran collaborations amongst k-pop artists. EXO’s Chanyeol ft. Punch (Stay With Me) This is by far the most eminent collaboration that has swept…
The art of B-boying has, since its conception in the 60’s, become quite significant expanding beyond graffiti writing, Djing, rap and breakdancing. The dancing in B-boying, also known generally as breakdancing, is of diverse variations and mainly comprise of power moves, toprock, freezes and downrock. K-pop starts managed to successfully use B-boying; though initially of an African American vibe, into their Asian-made lyrics creating an explosive concoction of mesmerizing and appealing visual and audio content. Below are some of the most eminent K-Pop stars known for their love of B-boying. Jay Park (Former 2PM) Jay Park is an…
LGU+ has announced their collaboration XR concert with AOMG, the entertainment company that has become the definition of success in the hip-hop and R&B scene. The lineup of AOMG artists in the concert include Simon Dominic, Loco, GRAY, Woo, LeeHi, and YUGYEOM. It is the first time that an online concert involving AR (augmented reality) will happen with a collaboration between a mobile carrier and a hip-hop label. The collaboration concert, AOMG ONLINE CONCERT : Above Ordinary 2021 will be held on August 28 at 7PM (KST). It will be broadcast domestically in Korea through ‘U+Idol Live’ and globally…
Korean actress and former AOA member Mina has regained consciousness after a few days of being hospitalized due to a suicide attempt – she took no time to post a message and photos on her Instagram. On July 30, Mina closed her Instagram account and returned to her Instagram account on August 3, stating that she is planning to take legal action against malicious commenters spreading untrue information against her. Mina posted this message on her Instagram. “I regained consciousness, saw Yoo’s (her ex-boyfriend) statement, and posted an explanation about his statement, but I am still the same old…
K-Pop icons stars have the pleasure of enjoying the benefits that come with their stardom including a massive following for being in the spotlight, privacy, and countless endorsement opportunities among others. The pleasures and fame are however, for a limited time, with the longest period for single contract being estimated at seven years upon completing the trainee session. Some idols and groups are lucky to have their contracts renewed while others either disband or cancel their contracts for various reasons. Leaving the spotlight exposes the idols to the real world and its accompanying hurdles, which has been the downfall…
On August 2, BALLISTIK BOYZ release new single ‘SUM BABY’, a breezy tune about finding love in the heat of summer. The release is accompanied by a music video. Ever since their formation in April 2018, Japanese dance and vocal group BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE have had their sights set on global activity. The group is made up of seven extremely talented members who perform physically demanding acrobatic dance routines while singing into handheld mics. Several of the members are bilingual, and they have appeared on stages outside of Japan and around Southeast Asia, thanks to their performance…