Our latest and most important updates and developments in the K-Pop industry articles. These updates may include new releases and performances by K-Pop artists, announcements of new tours and projects, and updates on the personal lives of K-Pop artists.
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13Feb
Rookie Actress Go Soo-Jung Passes Away Following Illness
Go Soo-Jung, 25, who is known for her roles in BTSâ âWith Seoulâ MV (2017) and as one of Ji Eun Takâs (Kim go-Eun) ghost friends in the drama Goblin (2016) and had a role in Solomonâs Perjury has passed away following a... Read More
10Feb
Parasite Wins Big at Academy Awards
Bong Joon-Ho had a big night at the 2020 Academy Awards! Bongâs global hit movie, Parasite, took home four of the six awards it was nominated for during the February 9, 2020 ceremony. Parasite is a dark comedy about a poor household that hatches a... Read More
10Feb
Crayon Popâs Gummi Announces Marriage, Pregnancy
Another Crayon Pop member will be walking down the aisle and having a baby soon! Gummi (Baek Boram), 31, announced on her fan cafĂŠ that she will be marrying her non-celebrity fiancĂŠ, a businessman. In her message, she also stated that they have a... Read More
7Feb
2NE1âs Dara to Debut as a Musical Actress
Sandara Park will be appearing in her first musical soon! Known mononymously as Dara, the actress and former 2NE1 singer will star as the female lead in the musical production of Another Oh Hae-Young (also known as Another Miss Oh). Dara will... Read More
7Feb
Weki Mekiâs Choi Yoojung Returns to Weki-Meki for Groupâs Comeback
With Weki-Mekiâs coming up later this month, fans of the girl group wondered if Choi Yoojung would also be coming back following her hiatus. Fans didnât have to wait long for news as Fantagio confirmed Choi will be participating in the... Read More
7Feb
IZ*One Teases February 17 Comeback
Following the Produce X 101, Idol School, and Produce 48 voting scandals and X1âs disbandment, IZ*One, who were lucky to survive the scandals, will be making their comeback. The group was slated to originally come back November 11, 2019,... Read More
7Feb
Click-Bâs 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 fiancĂŠe 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 Xâs Jooheon, Oh My Girlâs Jiho, LOOÎ Îâs 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 LOOÎ Îâs HaSeul will not be with the group when they promote their # comeback.... Read More
14Jan
Dates Announced for Monsta Xâs 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 groupâs world tour wonât be until June and July, but cities have already been announced. Tickets will also... Read More
14Jan
Former Wa$$up Member, Jiae Comes Out as Bisexual
Another Korean celebrity has come out as a member of the LGBTQA+ community! On January 11, 2020, Wa$$upâs (2013-2019) Jiae posted a message on her Instagram story that stated she loves both men and women, along with a message stating âI... Read More
14Jan
EXOâs Chen Announces Engagement, Baby News
EXO-L received some shocking but happy news on January 13, 2020 when EXOâs 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! âIt is true that... Read More
7Jan
Parasite Becomes First Korean Film to Win a Golden Globe
Following Awkwafinaâs historic win for âBest Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy, or Musicalâ category, another historical win occurred! Bong Joon Hoâs global hit film, Parasite, became the first Korean film to win the âBest 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 âBest Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musicalâ category! Actress and rapper Awkwafina (Nora Lum) won the... Read More
3Jan
TWICEâs Nayeon Allegedly Being Stalked; Stalker Subdued on the Groupâs Flight
2019 hasnât been a kind year for JYP Entertainmentâs 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
Shinhwaâs Minwoo Cleared of Sexual Harassment Charges
In July 2019, Shinhwaâs 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
TWICEâs Momo, Super Juniorâs Heechul Dating
Following months of speculation, JYP Entertainment and Label SJ finally confirmed what many fans suspected: TWICEâs Momo and Super Juniorâs 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
