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SuperM Is Coming to North America

SuperM are hitting the road across North America starting in November! All tickets will be on sale Saturday, October 5th, 10:00 a.m. local time. http://SuperMOfficial.com! They stated that all tickets purchased will include a copy of... Read More

30Sep

TS Entertainment Forwarded to Prosecution for Payment Failures

On September 26, 2019, the Ministry of Employment and Labor confirmed that a former TS Entertainment employee reported the company for failure to pay its employees. “TS Entertainment has been reported on charges of failing to pay stipends... Read More

30Sep

TS Entertainment Responds to Sumin, Nahyun Lawsuit

When it was announced that Sonamoo’s Sumin and Nahyun filed a lawsuit for contract termination, TS Entertainment initially lacked a response to the announcement. On September 23, 2019, however, TS Entertainment released a statement... Read More

30Sep

Sonamoo’s Sumin Addresses TS Entertainment Lawsuit

On September 24, 2019, Sonamoo’s Sumin shared an Instagram post addressing why she and fellow Sonamoo member Nahyun filed a suit against TS Entertainment for contract termination. View this post on Instagram ... Read More

29Sep

B.A.P’s Daehyun Announces Fan Name, Next Comeback

After signing with STX Lion Heart back in June 2019, B.A.P’s Jung Daehyun will be making his second solo comeback this year, his first with his new agency. “My staff and I have been staying up many nights to prepare for this album. All... Read More

29Sep

Brown Eyed Girls Confirm Comeback

Earlier in 2019, Mystic Entertainment stated that iconic girl group Brown Eyed Girls, famous for there 2009 hit “Abracadabra,” would be making their comeback in the first half of the year. With the year now almost over, hope dwindled, and... Read More

29Sep

Baek A Yeon Departs JYP Entertainment

Another artist has decided to depart JYP Entertainment. On September 16, 2019, Baek A Yeon posted an Instagram story featuring the JYP Entertainment building. In the caption, she said goodbye. In a statement, JYP confirmed her departure from... Read More

28Sep

BTS, Monsta X Join 2019 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour

iHeartRadio recently announced the lineups for this year’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour! For the second consecutive year, Monsta X will join the tour. This year, Monsta X will join the following artists at these locations: Monday... Read More

28Sep

Baek Ye-Rin Leaves JYP Entertainment

Like her 15& mate, Baek Ye-Rin opted to depart JYP Entertainment when her exclusive contract with the company expired September 14, 2019. Her duo partner, Park Jimin, left the label in August. In a message posted on her Instagram (which... Read More

28Sep

15&’s Park Jimin to Host Her Own Podcast

Former 15& member Park Jimin didn’t have much down time since her departure from JYP Entertainment! Via Twitter, DIVE Studios announced on September 24, 2019 that Park—who is now using her English name, Jamie Park—will has a Podcast... Read More

24Sep

Sonamoo’s Sumin, Nahyun File for Contract Termination

Earlier in September, a photo featuring five Sonamoo members—Minjae, D.ana, Eujin, High.D, and Newsun—circulated the Internet, leading to speculation that Sumin and Nahyun have departed the group. As it turns out, the pair are on the outs... Read More

24Sep

Sleepy Terminates TS Contract, Opens Own Agency; TS Claims He Embezzled Funds

In a shocking move to absolutely no one, Untouchable’s Sleepy departed TS Entertainment after he filed to have his contract terminated. In turn, TS Entertainment announced they will be seeking to sue Sleepy for embezzlement. Sleepy... Read More

24Sep

Kim Tae-Hee, Rain Welcome Second Daughter

Actress Kim Tae-Hee and her husband, singer-actor Jung Ji-Hoon (Rain), welcomed their second daughter into the world! Story J Company, Kim’s agency, confirmed the couple had their daughter Thursday September 19, 2019. Hello, this is... Read More

24Sep

Kyla Massie Opens YouTube Channel; Discusses Hiatus, Pristin Disbandment

Former Pristin member Kyla Massie recently opened a YouTube channel, and to commemorate the opening, the idol hosted her first #TeaTimeWithKyla session where she answered questions from fans. Prior to video’s posting, Kyla also announced... Read More

23Sep

Ex-BONUSbaby Member Talks About Idol Experience

Back in August 2019, former BONUSbaby leader, Kong Yoo-Jin, spoke with The Korea Times about her experiences as a K-Pop idol. Kong signed with Maroo Entertainment when she was 15 years old, and she trained for six months prior to debut.... Read More

23Sep

Singer Woo Hye-Mi Found Dead

Trigger alert: Death and song lyrics of a potentially triggering nature discussed. On September 21, 2019, singer Woo Hye-Mi, 31, who went by the stage name Miwoo, was found dead in her apartment after she failed to appear to a meeting... Read More

16Sep

Kpop Rookie Boy Group ONEUS Announces First U.S. Tour Presented by MyMusicTaste

Seoul, South Korea (September 16, 2019) – Popular Kpop rookie group ONEUS has announced their first U.S. tour: 2019 ONEUS ‘FLY WITH US’ TOUR IN USA. ONEUS will bring full-fledged live performances to six U.S. cities beginning... Read More

14Sep

Bowen Yang Becomes Saturday Night Live’s First Full Asian Cast Member

As Saturday Night Live (SNL) enters its 45th season, for the first time in the show’s history, a comic of full-Asian descent will join the cast. In the past, SNL has had cast members of Asian descent, but these individuals were only partial... Read More

13Sep