Author: Denise Coley
The seven-piece male group MYTEEN has disbanded after two years together. The group’s company, Music Works, announced the news via a statement. Hello, this is The Music Works. First of all, we express gratitude to the fans who cherish and love The Music Works Entertainment’s artist group MYTEEN. With trust and respect, we have had thorough discussions with each member regarding their future directions. As a result, the final decision was made for MYTEEN to officially conclude two years of activities on August 21, 2019 and go on each of their own paths. We want to use this…
Disney’s D23 Expo took place this past weekend with loads of exciting new lands and features being announced across many of the Disney parks. During the convention, Disney Imagineers unveiled models for the soon-to-come elements at Disney Hong Kong and Tokyo Disney. Disney Hong Kong Between now and 2023, fans of Disney Hong Kong will have an opportunity to see several near features opening at the park, which has experienced a growth in the number of visitors over the past year. Currently under construction is the new Disney castle that promises to be a fanciful tribute to…
SPECTRUM is a Korean pop group that consists of 6 members – Minjae, Donggyu, Jaehan, Hwarang, Villain, and Eunjun. Dongyoon sadly passed away due to unknown causes on July 27, 2018, at the age of 20. SPECTRUM made their debut on May 10, 2018, under WYNN Entertainment. The band’s name refers to continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed through a prism, and each member of Spectrum represented 7 colors of the rainbow. We would like to thank SPECTRUM and their management for this great interview, as we wish them all the best in…
We have spoken about Netflix and Hulu, and now, we are giving you the list of our favorite shows made in the biggest continent in the world, that you can stream via AppleTV. I have to throw in a little disclaimer though. I’m sure most of the AppleTV users are aware that AppleTV is a bit different than other streaming apps, regarding the fact that most of the shows are still streamed through third party apps. That being said, AppleTV does support AsianCrush and Viki as two of the channels with the biggest selection of the top-rated Asian dramas, variety…
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…
K-Pop Top 30: July 2019 Your votes have been tallied! Here is what you voted as your K-Pop Top 30 for July 2019. Polls for August 2019 will be open soon!
Everyone has their favorite idol bias and we enjoy seeing them perform, staying well and enjoying free time, but there is a different idol that we are learning about that is all the rage and may even have their very own Instagram accounts. We are speaking about the loveable pups that are always there to bring laughter, joy and peace to the idols that work hard for their careers. Let’s find out a little more about some of those famous pups. 1. Taehyung & Yeontan I’m sure most of you know of Kim Taehyung, member of BTS, but his…
Some of the most famous and Intagrammable places in the world are architectural designs. Those beautiful buildings have been designed by the extraordinary minds and hands of the architects around the world. One of those architects, that has left us back in May 2019 is I.M.Pei. Maybe unknown for many, this man most famous architectural legacy is nothing other but the glass pyramid standing in front of the Louvre museum in Paris. Impressive, right? I.M.Pei, full name Ieoh Ming Pei (pronounced pay) was born on April 26, 1917, in Guangzhou, China. Not much is known about his early life until…
If you’ve by any chance clicked on this article without knowing who Ravi is, fear not and let me introduce you to this Kpop star! Best known by his stage name Ravi, Kim Won-sik is the main rapper, lead dancer, lyrics writer and composer for a Kpop boy group named VIXX. Born (February 15, 1993) and raised in Seoul, Korea. Just because I know we love to have excessive info about idols: He is 6ft tall, Aquarius, blood type O, fitness enthusiast, and has publicly stated that he would date his fellow member N if he was a girl,…
*Tibet is a country based in Himalayan mountains. *Tibet is the 10th biggest nation in the world, in terms of land-mass. *Tourists were first permitted to Tibet in the 1980s. Tibet only open to visitors as long as they’re on an organized tour with a guide. *47% of the world’s population depends on the flow of fresh water from Tibet. 46% of the world’s population depends upon rivers originating in Tibet. Six of Asia’s biggest rivers originate from Tibet as well. *Tibet is located on the Tibetan Plateau, which is the highest region on earth.…
The kids are taking up the world. And that is something to applaud and welcome. In a time of great political change and various movements, the good news involving kids and their accomplishments are rare but also much needed. It is hard to be successful these days, but with lots of love, determination, and passion, anything is possible. Especially if you are a girl. It seems that women today have more to prove, so the young Sky Brown began just in time – to show the world that she is the best in what she does. Maybe lots of…
A.R.M.Y can breathe a sigh of relief! BigHit Entertainment recently announced that their global phenom group, BTS, will be taking an official break to rest following their last concert. BigHit announced the upcoming hiatus on their official Twitter page. [공지] 방탄소년단 공식 장기 휴가 알림 (+ENG) pic.twitter.com/fV4Aw5UNY4 — BigHit Entertainment (@BigHitEnt) August 11, 2019 Hello. This is Big Hit Entertainment. We would like to announce that for the first time since their debut, BTS will be going on an official and extended period of rest and relaxation. Today’s LOTTE DUTY FREE FAMILY CONCERT performance will make the…
Former M.I.B member and current soloist and television personality Kangnam (Yasuo Namekawa) announced that he will renounce his Japanese citizenship in order to become a Korean citizen. Born to a Korean mother and a Japanese father, Kangnam, who announced earlier this year that he is dating Korean speedskater Lee Sang-Hwa, will begin the naturalization process later this year. “It’s true that Kangnam is preparing to be naturalized,” his agency, DMost Entertainment, said. “He will be submitting his request this month. The process is expected to take about one year.” To become a Korean citizen, Kangnam must submit paperwork and…
The LGBTQA+ community has another reason to celebrate as another Korean celebrity “came out,” a move that is considered controversial in an entertainment industry that’s designed to sell fantasies in a conservative country. Som Hein (Som Hye-In), a former contestant on Mnet’s Idol School, has come out via Instagram posts featuring closeup shots of her and her girlfriend, Eunbin. View this post on Instagram 나의 예쁜 그녀 My lovely girl A post shared by Somhein (@somgodld) on Aug 10, 2019 at 1:33pm PDT Som, who recently made her solo debut with the single album Mini…
On Sunday August 11, 2019, the 2019 Teen Choice Awards were held at Hermosa Beach, California. The Teen Choice Awards fetes musical acts, sports stars, and actors and actresses, and winners are chosen by American voters 13 and older. The target audience had opportunities to vote for their favorite acts in music, film, television, sports, fashion, Internet, and comedy using the Teen Choice site and social media platforms. At this year’s festivities, Monsta X performed “Who Do U Love?” sans French Montana. The group was a late addition to the performance list as they were notified on…
On August 9, 2019, actor Son Seung Won (Hello, My Twenties!) found out his year-and-a-half prison sentence for a hit-and-run DUI has been upheld. This was his second court appeal trial. He initially received his year-and-a-half sentence by the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho District on April 11, 2019. On April 15, 2019, the defense filed an appeal, while the prosecution—which initially wanted a four-year sentence—also filed an appeal on April 18, 2019. The case stems from a December 26, 2018 DUI arrest where Son drove into another vehicle then fled the scene on foot. At the time of his arrest,…
On August 5, 2019, Dispatch reported that TWICE’s Jihyo and soloist Kang Daniel are dating and have been dating for months. Dispatch initially reported the pair were seen together in Seoul Hannam neighborhood August 1, 2019. The news agency also said the two were spotted together before and after TWICE left the country for their world tour and that Jihyo visited Kang backstage after his debut showcase. Additionally, Dispatch reports that the other TWICE members consider the pair a couple. Following the reports, JYP Entertainment and KONNECT Entertainment said the two are meeting, but they did not explicitly say…
On July 30, 2019, Mexican authorities announced they arrested a suspect in connection to the death of Jose Arredondo. Arredondo, a businessman from Bakersfield, California, is the father of K-Pop singer, Samuel Kim. According to authorities, 50-year-old “Roberto N.” from Hildago, Mexico was taken into custody. The suspect was originally considered a missing person by his family. The Attorney General of the State of Baja California Sur confirmed the arrest along with the Arredondo family’s attorney. According Baja California Sur authorities, Roberto, whose last name has not been released due to legal reasons, committed the murder in front of…
On July 31, 2019, former 9Muses member and current soloist, Kyungri, has left Star Empire after seven years with the agency. Via a statement, he company confirmed that Kyungri has opted not to renew her exclusive contract. Hello. This is Star Empire. We are informing you that our exclusive contract with our artist Kyungri has ended as of July 31, 2019. We recently spent a long time engaged in serious conversation ahead of the expiration of our exclusive contract, and after careful discussion, we have decided not to move forward with contract renewal. After joining 9MUSES as a…
YouTube is a great place to find videos on several different interests. With the rise of the Korean Wave also came the rise of channels that focus on Korean beauty, racism, Asian culture, and a variety of other topics including former idols who discuss their time in Korea. Many of these channels are worth checking out if you haven’t checked them out already! Here are some of our favorite channels you should watch right now. みかんMikan Mikan is a 20-something female living in Japan. On her channel, she documents her life and experiences in Japan in her often…