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21Mar
Daniel Dae Kim Tests Positive for Coronavirus
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has impacted the global community since the outbreak began in December 2019. The virus, too, does not discriminate as several celebrities and sports stars including Edris Elba, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Sean Payton (New... Read More
21Mar
SungA Welcomes Baby to the World
On March 19, 2020, former 9Muses member SungA and her husband, DJ DaQ, welcomed their son into the world! SungA made the announcement on Instagram March 20. Their son is the first child for the pair who wed in 2018. She announced her... Read More
21Mar
‘Ulzzang Generation’ Member, AfreecaTV BJ Lee Chi-Hoon Passes Away
Another celebrity passed away in a week filled with tragic celebrity deaths. On March 19, 2020, Ulzzang Generation personality and AfreecaTV BJ Lee Chi-Hoon, 32, passed away. According to TVReport, Lee passed away from acute septicemia. Prior... Read More
20Mar
Actor Moon Ji-Yoon Passes Away
On March 18, 2020, actor Moon Ji-Yoon, 36, passed away from acute septicemia. His representatives confirmed his passing. “ always passionate about his work. He only thought of acting and left the earth too soon,” his representatives... Read More
18Mar
Ice Dancer Chris Reed Passes Away
Update: Chris Reed’s funeral will take place Saturday March 21, 2020 at 8am EST at Shrader-Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth, Michigan according to his obituary. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Reed’s funeral will be livestreamed through... Read More
18Mar
Korean-American Comedian Johnny Yune dies in L.A at age 84
Even if you aren’t particularly well versed in Korean Show Biz, there are lots of Korean Americans whose names and faces you would recognize. There are comedic veterans like Margaret Cho, Ken Jeong with his versatile appearances. And actors... Read More
17Mar
“Not Guilty”: Wonho Investigation Wraps Up
A few months after allegations surfaced that former Monsta X member Wonho committed theft and smoked marijuana, the investigation into the K-Pop concluded with the police finding him not guilty of the charges. Starship Entertainment released... Read More
17Mar
Sunhwa Signs with KeyEast
Former SECRET member Sunhwa found a new agency! Sunhwa signed an exclusive contract with KeyEast Entertainment. Under the agency, she plans to promote as an actress. “Since transitioning from singer to actor in 2013, Sunhwa has been... Read More
17Mar
Hyunseung Completes Military Service
Former BEAST member and current Cube Entertainment solo artist Jang Hyunseung has been discharged from the military. The singer, who enlisted July 24, 2018, departed the military on March 13, 2020. He greeted fans on Instagram with a picture... Read More
17Mar
BtoB’s Yook Sungjae to Enlist This Year
On March 16, 2020, Cube Entertainment confirmed that BtoB’s Yook Sungjae plans to enlist this year after he announced his enlistment plans on the March 15 episode of Master of the House. “As Yook Sungjae mentioned in Master in the House,... Read More
17Mar
Busters Add Two New Members Ahead of Comeback
K-Pop rookie girl group Busters, the group behind the catchy tracks “Grapes” and “Pinky Promise,” will introduce two new members ahead of their Paeonia comeback! The new members, Takara and Jeon Min-Ji, hail from Japan and South... Read More
12Mar
Remaining Four BIGBANG Members Resign with YG Entertainment
On March 11, 2020, the remaining BIGBANG members, T.O.P, G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung, renewed their contracts with YG Entertainment for the third time. “Going beyond musical influence, BIGBANG has changed the course of Korean pop... Read More
12Mar
Takada Kenta’s Mother Passes Away
On March 10, 2020, Takada Kenta’s mother passed away following a long illness. Star Road Entertainment confirmed the news. “Takada Kenta’s mother passed on the 9th after a long illness. “We hope she rests in peace, and we... Read More
10Mar
YG Confirms New Girl Group to Debut This Year
Earlier this year, reports indicted YG Entertainment would be debuting their new girl group in 2020. The company has since confirmed the rumors by stating the currently unnamed girl group will debut in the second half of the year! “It is... Read More
9Mar
Taeyeon’s Father Passes Away
On March 9, 2020, Taeyeon’s father passed away following a heart attack. SM Entertainment confirmed the news to eDaily and through a statement. Hello. This is SM Entertainment. Taeyeon’s father has unfortunately passed away on... Read More
9Mar
Seungri Enlists as an Active Duty Soldier
Former BIGBANG member, Seungri, enlisted as an active-duty soldier March 9, 2020. Seungri, who is under investigation for habitual overseas gambling, illegal monetary transfers, and solicitation of prostitution, reported to the ROK... Read More
9Mar
J.Y Park and Wife Welcome Baby
On March 9, 2020, J.Y. Park and his wife welcomed a new baby into the world! Their new child is the couple’s second daughter. J.Y. Park made the announcement on his personal Instagram. View this post on Instagram ... Read More
9Mar
Hyukoh’s Lim Hyun-Jae Announces Upcoming Marriage
Hyukoh’s guitarist, Lim Hyun-Jae, shared exciting news on the March 7, 2020 episode of MBC’s Hangout with Yoo! On the show, Lim stated that he and his longtime love will be getting married this coming May! “They have been together... Read More
9Mar
More Concerts, Tapings, and Events Postponed Due to Covid-19
As Coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to spread globally, more K-Pop acts and events have been canceled or postponed in order to protect artists and fans from catching the virus. After initially denying the cancellation, KBS confirmed that... Read More
9Mar
Charges Against Eddy Kim Charged
Days after the announcement that Roy Kim is innocent in connection to the Jung Joon-Young chatroom controversy, the charges against Eddy Kim have been dropped in connection to the same chatroom. On April 4, 2019, Eddy Kim’s name surfaced as... Read More
9Mar
