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9Dec
Filipino Surfer Strikes Double Gold After Helping Competitor
Sportsmanship was on full display during the 2019 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games)! During the surfing competition December 6, 2019, the men’s longboard surfing semifinals took place at Monaliza Point, La Union in northern Philippines.... Read More
9Dec
Pentagon’s Yan An Ready to Return; Cube Entertainment Showing Reluctance?
Is there trouble brewing between Pentagon’s Chinese member Yan An and Cube Entertainment? Some Universe (Pentagon’s fandom name) seem worried. Yan An, who is currently taking a break from activities due to unspecified health reasons, took to his... Read More
9Dec
Kang Daniel Suspends Activities to Take Care of Mental Health
Fans of Kang Daniel expressed concern after the rookie star posted alarming messages on social media recently. Since then, Kang’s independent label, Konnect Entertainment, announced that the 22-year-old will be taking a break from... Read More
7Dec
Stray Kids Announce Dates, Locations for U.S Portion of World Tour
In 2020, the JYP Entertainment male group will embark on their first-ever world tour! Opportunities to see Stray Kids in concert are coming to U.S. cities near you! The “District 9: Unlock” tour’s U.S. leg will kick off in January... Read More
7Dec
[UPDATE] Jung Joon-Young, Choi Jonghun Appeal Their Jail Sentences
On December 2, 2019, former singers Jung Joon-Young and Choi Jonghun (FTIsland) received their sentences for gang rape and the distribution of molka. Since the announcement, both Jung and Choi, through their legal representatives, filed to... Read More
7Dec
MYNAME Members’ Contracts Expire, Provide Hope for Future
On December 4, 2019, news circulated that MYNAME disbanded after eight years together. “We would like to sincerely thank the fans for showing their love and support for such a long time. We have ended activities as the group MYNAME, but we... Read More
5Dec
Call to action! It is time to join ATEEZ’s fellowship in the US
Seoul, South Korea (December 4, 2019) – South Korea’s sensational boy band ATEEZ is ready to take the US by storm and meet their fans through their ATEEZ WORLD TOUR <The Fellowship>: Map The Treasure in the USA starting in... Read More
5Dec
Autopsy Won’t Be Conducted on Cha In-Ha
Seoul’s Suseo Police are concluding their investigation into Cha In-Ha’s death. The 27-year-old rookie actor and Surprise U member was found dead in his home on December 3, 2019. His manager found Cha unresponsive. Fantagio confirmed the... Read More
4Dec
Fantagio Releases Statement Regarding Cha In-Ha’s Death
Following the news of Cha In-Ha’s (Lee Jae-Ho) passing, Fantagio released a statement confirming the actor and Surprise U member’s passing. Hello, This is Fantagio. We feel devastated to deliver such heartbreaking and unfortunate... Read More
3Dec
Rookie Actor, Surprise U Member Cha In Ha Found Dead
On December 3, 2019, rookie actor Cha In Ha, who is also a member of the actor-idol group Surprise U, was found dead. His label, Fantagio, confirmed the police reports via a brief statement, but they did not offer much insight. “We were... Read More
2Dec
CL to Make First Comeback After Leaving YG Entertainment
On November 8, 2019, former 2NE1 member and leader CL departed YG Entertainment following the end of her exclusive contract with the company. Many praised the move as CL has been kept in the basement for too long with only sporadic rumblings... Read More
2Dec
Jung Joon-Young, Choi Jong-Hoon Receive Sentences
Trigger Warning: Article discusses sexual assault and rape. Former singers Jung Joon-Young and Choi Jong-Hoon (FTISLAND) received their sentences for gang-rape and taking and distributing videos (molka) involving rape and other sexual acts.... Read More
2Dec
NCT-127 Become First K-Pop Act to Perform During Macy’s Parade
If the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is an annual tradition in your home and you happen to be a K-Pop fan, you may have been surprised to see NCT-127 performing on the LEGO’s Brick-Changer float during the November 28, 2019 installment of... Read More
2Dec
Jiyoung (KARA) Signs with Key East Entertainment
Former KARA member Kang Jiyoung will be making her return to the Korean acting scene soon! On December 2, 2019, Jiyoung signed with Key East Entertainment to resume activities in South Korea. Since 2014, Jiyoung has been active as an actress... Read More
1Dec
Taeha and Yeonwoo Leave Momoland; Daisy’s Status Still in Discussion
Coming off their magnificent 2018 breakout year, Momoland have had a relatively quiet 2019, which has been a shock to fans given the group’s mega-popular hits “Bboom Bboom” and “Baam.” This year, they’ve only released “I’m So... Read More
28Nov
Godfrey Gao Passes Away After Suffering Cardiac Arrest
Fans of the Asian celebrity community suffered another loss November 27, 2019. Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model Godfrey Gao (Gao Yixiang), 35, died Wednesday after collapsing during the filming of Chase Me, a popular Chinese reality TV show... Read More
25Nov
Police: No Foul Play in Goo Hara’s Passing
On November 25, 2019, police concluded their investigation into singer and actress Goo Hara’s passing. During the press conference, police provided some more details regarding the 28-year-old’s passing and concluded there was no foul... Read More
25Nov
Family, Agency Set Up Fan Space for Hara’s Farewell; Police Find Possible Note
Following the shocking news that singer and actress Goo Hara, 28, passed away November 24, 2019, her Japanese agency*, Production Ogi, and her family have opted to hold a private funeral and memorial service. Both parties have also decided... Read More
25Nov
Goo Hara Passes Away
The K-Pop and J-Pop world lost another star as Goo Hara (KARA) was found dead this evening in her home. Hara was found unconscious at her private residence at 6pm KST Sunday November 24, 2019 according to the Gangnam Police Department. Production... Read More
23Nov
Jongup Signs with a New Agency
Another B.A.P member has found a new home! Jongup, B.A.P’s dancer and vocalist, has signed an exclusive contract with The Groove Company. Jongup and The Groove Company announced the relationship November 21, 2019. “Jongup has... Read More
23Nov
