Author: Denise Coley
Former Infinite member Hoya (real name Lee Howon), who is currently a solo artist and actor under Glorious Entertainment, began his mandatory military service February 7, 2019. On February 5, Hoya shared a handwritten letter on his fan café addressed to HOLY (his fan club) with the announcement. The letter reads: To HOLY Hello, this is Hoya. It’s already been a month since 2019 began, and the Lunar New Year is just around the corner. Are you having a good holiday? It’s been nine years since I debuted. Time flies, doesn’t it? I think my 20s were so full…
Fans of BLACKPINK and iKON will have their chances to see their bias groups perform state-side. BLACKPINK to Perform on GMA, The Late Show, Coachella BLACKPINK, who are in the middle of the first leg of their BLACKPINK 2019 World Tour in Your Area, will be in New York City February 12, 2019 to appear on Good Morning America (GMA). In a tweet, GMA confirmed the appearance. GMA airs from 7am-9am across all time zones. Following the news that BLACKPINK would appear on GMA, news circulated that the quartet will also appear on The Late Show with Stephen…
Woollim Entertainment and Infinite announce that the group will be making a comeback in February. It will be the group’s first comeback since January 2018. Woollim confirmed the comeback January 31, 2019. “INFINITE will make a comeback as a full group in February. Their comeback title track ‘Clock’ was previously revealed during the group’s year-end fan meeting. However, we have not determined specific promotion plans or an official release date. We ask for your anticipation.” On February 6, 2019, Woollim released a teaser image for “Clock” that states the digital single will be released February 13, 2019. Infinite said the…
As a fan of bubble foam hair color, I’m always excited when someone recommends a brand to try, especially since I’m constantly changing my hair color. I prefer bubble foam because it’s gentle, and it often doesn’t have that awful hair dye scent. My usual go-to is the Kao Prettia brand, but it’s getting harder to find stateside, and when I do find it, I have to wait forever for shipping, and the price third-party sellers charge has gotten ridiculous, so I had to wave goodbye to my favorite brand. Upon a friend’s recommendation, the *Chang-Po bubble foam hair color…
Miss A in a promo photo from their official Facebook page @saymissa. From Left to right: Jia, Fei, Suzy and Min. Birth of a sizzling quartet The four-member female Kpop group Miss A, was formed in 2010 under JYP Entertainment and comprised two Chinese members – Fei and Jia as well as two South Korean members, Suzy and Min. The quartet’s sexy dance choreography and catchy debut song ‘Bad Girl Good Girl’ from their debut single album ‘Bad but Good’ quickly drew the attention of audiences, catapulting them to the top spot on the well known music show KBS…
It appears that the pressure of being a first-year Yale student isn’t affecting 19-year-old Nathan Chen’s skating prowess. Chen won his third U.S National figure skating title Sunday January 27, 2019 following a stunning free program set to Woodkid’s “Land of All.” Chen is the first skater since Johnny Weir in 2006 to win Nationals three consecutive years. Earlier in the day, Chen opted to change his costuming for the program following a wardrobe issue. Clad in black, Chen landed four quad jumps, three of which earned him 47 points before he even reached the halfway point in his…
Claims Six male idol trainees who participated in season two of Mnet’s Produce 101 have come forward with allegations that a female entertainment company CEO and her younger sister sexually assaulted them. The unnamed trainees claim the 53-year-old CEO and her sister, a company investor, touched them inappropriately and made sexual advances while they and four other trainees, two of which who are minors, were at a Tokyo Restaurant September 28, 2018. The trainees, CEO, and her sister-in-law were in Japan for promotional activities. One of the trainees stated, “At the restaurant, the CEO and her younger sibling touched, molested,…
Seungri finally released a statement surrounding the Club Burning Sun controversy. In his February 2, 2019 Instagram message, Seungri wrote: Hello. This is Seungri. I first want to bow my head and sincerely apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable or was worried due to the recent incident and controversy related to me. Because of this incident, the last few days have been like an unbearable nightmare, and I was flustered as to where and how I should begin talking about this. I am sorry for my delayed official statement and apology. I was dissuaded by people around me that a…
Boys Over Flowers is a 2009 Korean drama based on Japanese shōjo manga Hana Yori Dango, created by Yoko Kamio. It is also the
Reminder: The situation with this story is fluid and changes constantly. Kcrush America is trying to stay on top of the story as it develops. In addition to the sexual assault claims, Club Burning Sun, a club formerly owned by BIGBANG’s Seungri, is now under suspicion of drug use according to KBS News 9. On January 30, 2019, KBS News 9 reports that drugs were administered in Club Burning Sun’s VIP room. A former employee appeared on the show and briefly spoke about it. “It’s an open secret,” the former employee said. “I have clearly heard officers discuss marijuana here and that they’ve…
Ever heard the phrase ‘you are that which you eat’? Just as you watch the foods you intake for weight loss and health purposes, choosing a particular diet impacts your skin’s wellbeing. For most cultures, the nutritional value of each meal is not of importance, especially the breakfast session which may include a cup of water, or sugar-filled coffee. Nonetheless, some cultures do exercise nutritional balance although they tend to engage in meals with a single dominating nutritional element, especially proteins. A typical Korean meal –rice, soup, and side dishes- includes various nutritional elements such as proteins. The…
Trigger warning attached for those sensitive to issues of sexual assault. Club Burning Sun, a Seoul nightclub owned by BIGBANG’s Seungri, faces allegations that female patrons have been drugged and sexually assaulted by staffers. However, Burning Sun refutes the claims and submitted their own story and evidence regarding the incident. In December 2018, video surfaced that allegedly shows a drugged female patron being dragged off by a guard. She grabs a computer in attempt to get someone to ostensibly assist her, but she is ignored. Following the alleged episode, the unidentified female tried to report the incident to the…
Nissin, a company known for their ramen noodles, found themselves in hot water recently. The company recently pulled their “Hungry to Win” ad featuring anime versions of tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori. The ad, which is based on the anime The Prince of Tennis by Takeshi Konomi, features Osaka and Nishikori in an epic tennis game. While featuring the stars in the ads make sense—Nissin sponsors both athletes and Osaka is a brand ambassador—the issue lies in how Nissin lightened Osaka’s hair and skin to make her look almost Caucasian instead of embracing her Haitian-Japanese background. Because of her portrayal…
The Australian Open marked the dawn of a new tennis era this past weekend. Naomi Osaka, a 21-year-old who is of Haitian-Japanese descent, beat former world number one and two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova. Osaka’s win is her second Grand Slam title and propelled to the top spot in tennis’ world rankings. A year ago, she ranked 72nd in the world. “I felt like I was in a state of shock through the entire trophy presentation,” Osaka said. Osaka stormed her way to victory following an abysmal start to her match against Kvitova. After a break between matches, Osaka defeated her…
On January 29, 2019, it has been revealed the Big Bang’s Seungri has resigned from his director role at Club Burning Sun. In a KBS News 7 report, Seungri resigned from his directorship position prior the alleged sexual assault claims and patron abuse claims exploding in the media. The report also claims that Seungri was never really the owner. “Burning Sun is currently registered under a different name [not Seungri’s],” a club affiliate said. “While the owners were working on the interior to run a club within the hotel, they heard that Seungri was looking for a position for running a…
From January 18 to January 27, 2019, the 2019 U.S. Figure Skating Championships were held in Detroit, Michigan. From January 24-27, the senior competition was held with dazzling results and surprises. One of those surprises was 13-year-old Alysa Liu’s surprise win to take the Ladies crown from defending champion Bradie Tennell. Liu, who is Chinese-American, is the youngest U.S. National Champion in figure skating history. The record previously belonged to Tara Lipinski who won the title when she was 14 years-old during in 1997. Lipinski still holds the title of being the youngest skater to win an Olympic title. View…
Mystic Entertainment announced that Brown-Eyed Girls (BEG) will be making their first full-group comeback during the first half of 2019. “It’s true that Brown Eyed Girls is preparing an album with the goal of making a comeback in the first half of the year,” Mystic Entertainment said to Sports Chosun. Prior to the comeback confirmation, several media outlets and Netizens speculated that BEG would be disbanding, especially since Narsha left Mystic Entertainment in December 2018 following her contract expiration. However, Mystic was quick to squash any rumors suggesting that Narsha would be leaving the group and the BEG would disband.…
A photo of 2PM from their official twitter account @follow_2PM. From left: Taecyeon, Nichkun, Wooyoung, Junho, Chansung and Jun K. Brainchild of JYP 2PM was the brainchild of Park Jin Young, the superstar and founder of JYP Entertainment, one of the biggest entertainment companies in South Korea. Originally an eleven-member band known as One Day, the band was split into two separate groups in their own right – 2PM and 2AM – with 2PM comprising seven members, Jay Park, Jun. K (formerly known as Junsu), Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Junho and Chansung. Their first studio album was released in 2009,…
Are you planning to spend your remaining Winter vacation enjoying what Korea has to offer? Korean theme parks would still be a choice even during this chilly weather. If you are torn between spending your time either in Lotte World or Everland theme park, here are some tips to help you decide which suits you best. Similarities 1. Religious matters Both Everland and Lotte World have prayer rooms ensuring that individuals do not have to exit the site for religious purposes, especially in the cold winter weather. The prayer room in Everland is located in the Mystery Mansion while…
The rice cake has a long history in Korean cuisine, which goes back thousands of years. We’ll be introducing a very simple and basic recipe for baking (actually, steaming) a Korean Pumpkin Rice Cake (호박떡: Hobaktteok) that is made of non-glutinous rice powder and pumpkin. This healthy and nutritious dish is said to be especially good for people with weak digestive systems and can be served as dessert for festive occasions like birthdays, memorials and anniversaries. The below recipe is for 8 servings and the total heating time will cover approximately 50 minutes, making the total cooking time of just an…