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12Jun
Actor Ryu Seung-bum to wed
Korean Actor Seung-bum is currently planning to marry his girlfriend of three years, who is Slovakian and ten years younger than the actor. She resides in France and is an artist. She is presently pregnant with the couple’s first child. Ryu... Read More
8Jun
BTS Donates $1 Million to Black Lives Matter
BTS and Big Hit Entertainment have donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter – the fund was transferred to the organization this week. BTS have issued a statement on their official Twitter account: “We stand against racial... Read More
4Jun
The 56th Grand Bell Awards: List of Winners!
The 56th Grand Bell Awards (a.k.a the Daejong Film Awards) is organized by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea. This year’s event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Parasite” grabbed five awards at the ceremony, including... Read More
15May
BTS Announces Details For “Bang Bang Con The Live” Online Concert This Summer
Big Hit Entertainment announced details for “BANG BANG CON The Live.” “BANG BANG CON The Live” is taking place at 6 p.m. KST on June 14th, a day after BTS celebrates their 7th debut anniversary on June 13th. Please check the notice... Read More
26Apr
PRESS RELEASE: KCrush Live support ESWS from home event on May 2, 2020
KCrush Live support Eastern Social Welfare Society (ESWS) from home event on May 2, 2020. Feel free to donate now and tell them they came from the KCrush website! Thank you.... Read More
25Apr
PRESS RELEASE: KCrush Live support Hope Bridge from home event on May 2, 2020
KCrush Live support Hope Bridge from home event on May 2, 2020. Feel free to donate now and tell them they came from the KCrush website! Thank you. ... Read More
24Apr
Kcrush America Magazine Announces Live From Home YouTube Event
YouTube Live event will feature entertainment from Asian artists while raising money for two charities helping in COVID-19 pandemic APRIL 23, 2020 – The team at Kcrush America Magazine is excited to announce that they will be hosting an... Read More
14Apr
PGTW KEEPS KPOP FANS CONNECTED: KPOP CLUB NIGHT PIVOTS TO ONLINE PARTY FORMAT
LIVE STREAMING DJ’S EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY NIGHT 9PM -MIDNIGHT (EASTERN) ON YOUTUBE.COM/POPGOESTHEWORLDTO — As everything changes for the events industry, our goal is still the same here at Pop! Goes The World! Bringing... Read More
14Apr
MyMusicTaste launches a special fan project in collaboration with JTBC
The global music platform MyMusicTaste is launching “JTBC Traveler-Argentina Special Package Project” in collaboration with South Korean reality show JTBC Traveler-Argentina. This project, which opens on March 28, will provide fans with... Read More
MyMusicTaste launches a special fan project in collaboration with JTBC featuring Kang Ha-neul, Ahn Jae-hong, Ong Seongwu.
The global music platform MyMusicTaste is launching “JTBC Traveler-Argentina Special Package Project” in collaboration with South Korean reality show JTBC Traveler-Argentina. This project, which opens on March 28, will provide fans with... Read More
7Apr
Supernova’s Yunhak Diagnosed with COVID-19; Staffers for Different Artists Test Positive
COVID-19 (novel Coronavirus) doesn’t discriminate as celebrities, sports stars, and regular citizens have been struggling with the effects of 2020’s global pandemic. In South Korea, a K-Pop idol active in Japan has tested positive for... Read More
7Apr
SM Entertainments Provides Update Wendy Update
SM Entertainment recently provided an update on Red Velvet’s Wendy following a serious fall at the SBS Gayo Daejeon rehearsals in December 2019. “Though Wendy has gone far in her recovery, she is still receiving hospital... Read More
6Apr
Soso to Sit Out GWSN’s Comeback Promotions
GWSN are gearing up to make their comeback this month, but they will do so while down as a member as Soso will be sitting out this comeback. “GWSN member Soso is unable to participate in the group’s comeback album due to health... Read More
6Apr
Actor Jung Woo Sung’s Father Passes Away
On April 5, 2020, actor Jung Woo Sung lost his father to natural causes. “Jung Woo Sung’s father passed away of old age this morning,” Artist Company, Jung’s agency, said. “Jung Woo Sung and his family are all mourning and preparing... Read More
6Apr
Jimin’s Father Passes Away
Sad news struck the AOA family as Jimin’s father passed away unexpectedly following a heart attack. FNC Entertainment announced the news April 3, 2020. “Jimin’s father passed away from a sudden cardiac arrest,” the company... Read More
6Apr
WINNER’s Kim Jin Woo Enlists
Inner Circles had to say goodbye temporarily as WINNER’s Kim Jin Woo becomes the first member to enlist in the military. Jin Woo entered the Nonsan Army Training Center in South Chungcheong on April 2, 2020. Here, he will begin four weeks... Read More
4Apr
Jaejoong Faces April Fool’s Day Backlash
With COVID-19 dominating the news due to the virus’ global spread, many take news of the virus seriously. For many with family members with compromised immune systems, even joking about having the virus is somewhat of a touchy subject and... Read More
4Apr
KARA’s Jiyoung Involved in Car Accident
Korean and Japanese actress, Jiyoung, who is also a member of the former K-Pop girl group KARA, was involved in a car accident April 1, 2020. KeyEast Entertainment, Jiyoung’s agency, confirmed the news. “On April 1, Kang Ji Young was on... Read More
4Apr
Wheesung in Treatment Following Back-to-Back Etomidate Incidents
Korean singer Wheesung appears to be in dire straits following two incidents where he was found passed out after taking the anesthetic etomidate. On March 31, 2020, Wheesung, 38, was found passed out in a bathroom in a building in Seoul’s... Read More
23Mar
EXID’s Solji Signs with New Label
EXID’s Solji has found a new label! On March 23, 2020, C-JeS Entertainment announced that the EXID songstress signed an exclusive contract with them. “We’re planning to support her to the fullest so Solji can thrive not only as... Read More
23Mar
Fly to the Sky’s Hwanhee Under DUI Investigation
On March 21, 2020, Fly to the Sky’s Hwanhee was caught by police for allegedly driving under the influence in the Bojeon neighborhood of Giheung, Yongin. While driving, Hwanee purportedly caused minor damage to another vehicle. According to... Read More
21Mar
