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6Sep
F(x)’s Victoria, Luna Also Leave SM Entertainment; Amber Signs Full Contract with Steel Wool Entertainment
A few days ago, f(x)’s Amber Liu opted to not renew her contract with SM Entertainment. On September 5, 2019, Victoria and Luna also elected to not renew their contracts. Krystal still has some time left on her contract. “Amber and... Read More
5Sep
South Korean Basketball Player, Chung Jae-hong, Passes Away
On September 3, 2019, South Korean professional basketball player Chung Jae-hong passed away following a heart attack. He was 33-years old. Chung, who played for the SK Knights, was at Severance Hospital (Yonsei University Hospital) in Seoul... Read More
5Sep
“Skimpy” School Uniforms Now Banned in Thailand
Viewers of Thai dramas may notice how female students sometimes wear short skirts and tight shirts as school uniforms. According to the Thai Education Ministry, the images portrayed in Thai dramas aren’t far off from how female Thai... Read More
5Sep
Seven Brazilian Women Lured into Prostitution in South Korea
With the K-Pop Wave crashing upon multiple countries’ shores, the seeds of dreams of K-Pop stardom and careers in South Korea have been implanted in the minds of many young people. Of course, this comes with potential dangers as... Read More
2Sep
F(x)’s Amber Leaves SM Entertainment
On August 31, 2019, Amber Liu announced that she has left SM Entertainment following the expiration of her exclusive contract. In a handwritten letter posted on her Twitter page, Liu said: Hey everyone, I would like to announce my... Read More
1Sep
B.A.P’s Youngjae, KARA’s Gyuri, and Melody Day’s Yeo Eun Sign with New Agencies
The last week of August brought some good news as three free agent K-Pop artists signed with new agencies! On August 29, 2019, B.A.P’s Yoo Youngjae signed on with Dmost Entertainment. The signing comes after he released his solo debut... Read More
1Sep
Hongki to Enlist Soon
On August 28, 2019, FNC Entertainment revealed that FTISLAND’s Lee Hongki will be enlisting as an active duty soldier soon. “Lee Hong-Ki will be enlisting as an active duty soldier on September 30,” FNC Entertainment said.... Read More
1Sep
[UPDATE] Jonghyun Departs CNBLUE Following Another Controversy
Being wrapped up in Jung Joon Young’s KakaoTalk controversy wasn’t enough for CNBLUE’s Jonghyun to leave the group, but apparently being caught sliding into someone’s DMs was convinced the embattled lead singer and guitarist to depart... Read More
29Aug
[UPDATE] Mina Participated in TWICE’s MV Filming
Despite the recent news that she was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, TWICE’s Mina reportedly participated in the MV filming for TWICE’s upcoming comeback! According to a JYP Entertainment representative, Mina filmed her MV portions... Read More
29Aug
Singer Kangnam, Former Olympian to Marry
Former M.I.B member and current singer and TV personality, Kangnam, will be tying the knot soon! Kangnam, who announced recently that he will be giving up his Japanese citizenship to work on becoming a Korean citizen, has been dating former... Read More
28Aug
TWICE’s Mina Diagnosed With Anxiety Disorder
Back in June of 2019, K-pop’s leading girl group TWICE’s Japanese member Mina had been diagnosed with anxiety disorder after recently pulling out of the world tour. This revelation got the fans worried when it was confirmed by Mina’s... Read More
26Aug
MYTEEN Disband After Two Years Together
The seven-piece male group MYTEEN has disbanded after two years together. The group’s company, Music Works, announced the news via a statement. Hello, this is The Music Works. First of all, we express gratitude to the fans who... Read More
26Aug
D23 Unveils Models for New Areas of Disney Hong Kong, Tokyo
Disney’s D23 Expo took place this past weekend with loads of exciting new lands and features being announced across many of the Disney parks. During the convention, Disney Imagineers unveiled models for the soon-to-come elements at Disney... Read More
13Aug
BTS to Go on an Official Break
A.R.M.Y can breathe a sigh of relief! BigHit Entertainment recently announced that their global phenom group, BTS, will be taking an official break to rest following their last concert. BigHit announced the upcoming hiatus on their official... Read More
13Aug
Singer Kangnam Begins Korean Naturalization Process
Former M.I.B member and current soloist and television personality Kangnam (Yasuo Namekawa) announced that he will renounce his Japanese citizenship in order to become a Korean citizen. Born to a Korean mother and a Japanese father, Kangnam,... Read More
13Aug
Former Idol School Contestant, Som Hein, Comes Out Via Instagram
The LGBTQA+ community has another reason to celebrate as another Korean celebrity “came out,” a move that is considered controversial in an entertainment industry that’s designed to sell fantasies in a conservative country. Som Hein... Read More
12Aug
Monsta X Perform, BTS, BLACKPINK, Red Velvet Win at Teen Choice Awards
On Sunday August 11, 2019, the 2019 Teen Choice Awards were held at Hermosa Beach, California. The Teen Choice Awards fetes musical acts, sports stars, and actors and actresses, and winners are chosen by American voters 13 and older. The... Read More
12Aug
Actor Son Seung Won’s Hit-and-Run DUI Sentence Upheld
On August 9, 2019, actor Son Seung Won (Hello, My Twenties!) found out his year-and-a-half prison sentence for a hit-and-run DUI has been upheld. This was his second court appeal trial. He initially received his year-and-a-half sentence by the... Read More
6Aug
Kang Daniel and TWICE’s Jihyo Dating
On August 5, 2019, Dispatch reported that TWICE’s Jihyo and soloist Kang Daniel are dating and have been dating for months. Dispatch initially reported the pair were seen together in Seoul Hannam neighborhood August 1, 2019. The news agency... Read More
6Aug
[UPDATE] Suspect Arrested in Jose Arredondo Slaying
On July 30, 2019, Mexican authorities announced they arrested a suspect in connection to the death of Jose Arredondo. Arredondo, a businessman from Bakersfield, California, is the father of K-Pop singer, Samuel Kim. According to authorities,... Read More
6Aug
