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9Jan
2023 “K Food” Trend…CJ CheilJedang is expanding its territory, Baek Jong-won coming up with “Baek Ramen”, and the MZ generation is into zero-sugar
This year, CJ CheilJedang will advance into new countries beyond US, Europe, and Japan to expand its ‘K-Food’ territory in earnest. Choi Eun-seok, CEO of CJ CheilJedang, said on the 8th, “We will make full-fledged entry into countries... Read More
6Jan
XG’s highly-anticipated 3rd single ‘SHOOTING STAR’ to be released on January 25th! With all members receiving a dramatic makeover.
XG’s second single ‘MASCARA’ reached No. 1 on the iTunes chart in 17 regions, as well as the Spotify Viral 50 in 21 regions. More recently, XG made a huge impact with their rap performance, ‘GALZ XYPHER’, blowing up... Read More
5Jan
BTS RM Visiting Hwaeomsa Temple
According to Hwaeomsa Temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism on the 4th, RM visited Hwaeomsa Temple on December 29 of last year with music producer Kang San. He is said to have visited Hwaeomsa for relaxation and inspiration for his... Read More
2Jan
New Jeans releases a hip-hop ‧ R&B single album ‘OMG’ for the winter season Jan 2, 2023
New Jeans, who received a lot of attention with their mini debut album in 2022, will release their first single album OMG at 6 pm today (2nd Jan). Through this single album, the company said that they would deliver a message about the first... Read More
2Jan
iKON Signs with 143 Entertainment; New Album Expected in April
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... Read More
2Jan
Super Junior’s Shindong in a Relationship
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... Read More
31Dec
IU and Lee Jong Suk Dating, Companies Confirm
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,... Read More
30Dec
iKON, Kang Dong Won Leave YG Entertainment
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.... Read More
27Dec
Taeyang, Daesung End YG Entertainment Contracts; G-Dragon Re-signs
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... Read More
27Dec
Seo In-Young to Wed in February
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.... Read More
26Dec
“Event Master” TEEN TOP CHUNJI, sing-along duet challenge with fans at the Pocha event…Christmas with various cheers
– 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... Read More
25Dec
OCJ NEWBIES Renamed as XODIAC and Wins Two Weibo Account Festival Awards Ahead of Debut
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... Read More
15Dec
South Korean Comedian Song Eun I Holding Her 1st US Tour in 2023
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... Read More
13Dec
Kpop Boy Group CIX to go on their 2nd World Tour in 2023
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... Read More
13Dec
A phantom desert island in Hokkaido, Yururi island, has only been inhabited by horses. The English website documenting Yururi island by the photographer Atsushi Okada has now been released!!
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.... Read More
12Dec
Blockberry Creative Teases LOONA Comeback Despite Lawsuit Rumors
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... Read More
9Dec
Teen Top’s “CHUNJI”, the original handsome guy, draws attention with a spoonful of mature beauty
– 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... Read More
9Dec
Jinni Departs NMIXX, JYP Entertainment
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... Read More
9Dec
T.O.P Named to 2023 #dearMoon Crew
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... Read More
7Dec
Make Way for the New Kids On the Block: OCJ NEWBIES
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... Read More
6Dec
