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7Feb
Click-B’s Oh Jong-Hyuk to Wed
A third member of the early 2000s K-Pop group Click-B will be getting married soon! Oh Jong-Hyuk will join fellow members Kim Sang-Hyuk and Evan on the marriage journey when he marries his non-celebrity fiancée this coming May in Gangnam. In... Read More
16Jan
1Team Announce Five-City U.S Tour
Rookie idol group 1Team will be heading to America for their first-ever tour! On January 14, 2020, Liveworks Company announced that the male group will bring their Hello! Just One tour to five cities in the United States this March. ... Read More
14Jan
Monsta X’s Jooheon, Oh My Girl’s Jiho, LOOΠΔ’s HaSeul to Go on Hiatus to Focus on Mental Health
In three separate announcements, three groups will be down a member each in order to work on their mental health. On January 8, 2020, Blockberry Creative stated LOOΠΔ’s HaSeul will not be with the group when they promote their # comeback.... Read More
14Jan
Dates Announced for Monsta X’s 2020 North American Tour
Following yet another successful world tour, Monsta X will be coming back to North America in 2020! The North American leg of the group’s world tour won’t be until June and July, but cities have already been announced. Tickets will also... Read More
14Jan
Former Wa$$up Member, Jiae Comes Out as Bisexual
Another Korean celebrity has come out as a member of the LGBTQA+ community! On January 11, 2020, Wa$$up’s (2013-2019) Jiae posted a message on her Instagram story that stated she loves both men and women, along with a message stating “I... Read More
14Jan
EXO’s Chen Announces Engagement, Baby News
EXO-L received some shocking but happy news on January 13, 2020 when EXO’s Chen announced he and his non-celebrity girlfriend will be getting married soon. This news was layered with news that he will soon be a father! “It is true that... Read More
7Jan
Parasite Becomes First Korean Film to Win a Golden Globe
Following Awkwafina’s historic win for “Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy, or Musical” category, another historical win occurred! Bong Joon Ho’s global hit film, Parasite, became the first Korean film to win the “Best Foreign... Read More
6Jan
Awkwafina Makes History at Golden Globes
If you watch award shows, you may have caught the 2020 Golden Globes January 5, 2020. If you did, history was made in the “Best Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical” category! Actress and rapper Awkwafina (Nora Lum) won the... Read More
3Jan
TWICE’s Nayeon Allegedly Being Stalked; Stalker Subdued on the Group’s Flight
2019 hasn’t been a kind year for JYP Entertainment’s super girl-group TWICE. With Momo being wrapped up in dating rumors and Mina halting activities to deal with an anxiety disorder, the girls have not had it easy. In addition to Momo and... Read More
3Jan
Shinhwa’s Minwoo Cleared of Sexual Harassment Charges
In July 2019, Shinhwa’s Minwoo was accused of sexual harassment following an incident at a bar June 29, 2019. According to the initial report, Minwoo went up to two women and forcibly kissed them. “I went too overboard with jokes... Read More
3Jan
Sungah (9Muses) Announces Pregnancy
If you were a fan of 9Muses, you have some exciting news to celebrate as former member Sungah (2013-2017) announced she is expecting a baby this coming March! Sungah made the announcement made the announcement on Instagram by sharing an... Read More
3Jan
TWICE’s Momo, Super Junior’s Heechul Dating
Following months of speculation, JYP Entertainment and Label SJ finally confirmed what many fans suspected: TWICE’s Momo and Super Junior’s Heechul are dating! Rumors surrounding the pairing started in August 2019 when Netizens started... Read More
3Jan
Former Super Junior Member, Hangeng, Weds
Congratulations are in order to start off the New Year! On December 31, 2019, former Super Junior member, Hangeng (2005-2009), married Hong Kong-American actress Celina Jade in New Zealand. The pair met back in 2017 at the Golden Rooster and... Read More
1Jan
Lee Hi Leaves YG Entertainment
After eight years with the agency, Lee Hi will be parting ways with YG Entertainment. “With the end of Lee Hi’s contract coming and after considerable discussions with Lee Hi, we’ve decided to cheer on our different... Read More
29Dec
Raina Departs Pledis Entertainment
On December 27, 2019, singer-songwriter Raina (Oh Hye-Rin) opted to leave Pledis Entertainment following the expiration of her exclusive contract with the company. Pledis Entertainment confirmed the news via a statement. Raina’s... Read More
29Dec
Bollywood Actor Kushal Punjabi Found Dead; Suicide Suspected
Sadness has descended upon Bollywood this holiday season as actor Kushal Punjabi, 37*, passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. According to sources, Punjabi’s passing was suicide by hanging. On Thursday December 26, 2019, Punjabi’s... Read More
29Dec
Song Seung-Hyun Departs FTisland, Shifts Focus to Acting
FTisland has lost another member. Song Seung-Hyun, the group’s guitarist, opted to not renew his contract with FNC Entertainment. The entertainment company announced Song’s departure via a statement. Hello, this is FNC... Read More
29Dec
Lee Jae-Jin to Enlist in January
FTisland’s Lee Jae-Jin will be enlisting in the New Year! FNC Entertainment confirmed that Lee will enlist January 21, 2020. After completing basic training, Lee will serve as an active-duty soldier. Lee will be the second FTisland member... Read More
27Dec
Red Velvet’s Wendy Seriously Injured Following Fall
Red Velvet’s Wendy has a long road to recovery ahead after sustaining severe injuries following a fall at the SBS Gayo Daejeon rehearsals. “During rehearsals for her individual performance for 2019 SBS Gayo Daejeon, Wendy fell from the... Read More
25Dec
Ab6ix World Tour Dates, Cities Announced
In October 2019, rookie group Ab6ix announced they would embark on their first world tour. On December 20, the dates and locations were finally revealed. The 6ixense world tour kicked off November 9 in Seoul, South Korea. The European leg... Read More
15Dec
