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28Jun
Korean Quintet W24, Scheduled to make comeback with new song ‘Solfamiredo’ on July 1st
We are happy to announce that fans of Korean band W24 can expect to cool off the heat this season with their addictive new single ‘Solfamiredo’ – and a Latin America tour is also on the horizon for the band this September. W24 is due to... Read More
27Jun
Song-Song Couple Head Toward Divorce
Some tales don’t always end in happily ever after… The celebrated and much-loved “Song-Song Couple,” Song Hye-Kyo and Song Joong-Ki, are headed toward divorce after two years of marriage. The pair, who held leading roles in the... Read More
27Jun
[UPDATE] Himchan Officially Charged with Sexual Assault; Trial Set for July
On June 24, 2019, Yonhap News reported that the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office indicted B.A.P’s Kim Himchan on sexual assault charges that stemmed from a July 24, 2018 incident. The news of the incident initially broke in... Read More
24Jun
Tiffany Young Announces “Magnetic Moon” North American Tour
Starting in October 2019, Tiffany Young (SNSD) will embark on her multi-city North American tour! Young’s Magnetic Moon tour will bring her to 18 cities across the United States and Canada. Concert goers that register on the Tunespeak... Read More
16Jun
Yang Hyun-Suk and His Brother Resign from YG Entertainment
Following yet another scandal involving YG Entertainment artists, Yang Hyun-Suk resigned from the company June 14, 2019. Yang Hyun-Suk announced his resignation through a statement. This is Yang Hyun-Suk. I am so sorry to the fans who... Read More
16Jun
B.I Departs iKON; YG Contract Terminated Following Drug Scandal
On June 12, 2019, Dispatch reported that iKON’s leader, B.I, allegedly attempted to purchase drugs back in 2016. The report showed text messages and information that purportedly show B.I. tried to purchase LSD and that the police didn’t... Read More
16Jun
[UPDATE] Chansung Begins Military Service
On June 11, 2019, 2PM’s Chansung entered the recruit base camp for the 5th Infantry Division at Yeoncheon of Gyeonggi Province. He is the last member to enlist; Junho enlisted in May. In late May, JYP and Chansung both confirmed his... Read More
11Jun
Singer, Actor Hyungsik Enlists
Former ZE:A member and award-winning actor Hyungsik (High Society, Strong Girl Bong-Soon, Suits) has reported to boot camp for his mandatory military service. Hyungsik reported to his command post for four weeks of basic training June 10,... Read More
11Jun
Heize to Embark on First North American Tour
Heize will be coming to North America starting June 26 for her first-ever U.S-Canada tour! The songstress and Unpretty Rapstar 2 alumna, who is the voice behind the hit songs “Jenga,” “Shut Up and Groove,” “And July,” “Didn’t... Read More
11Jun
[UPDATE] Hara Released from the Hospital
Following an alleged suicide attempt and a subsequent apology, Goo Hara has been released from the hospital. Following her release, Hara departed Korea for Japan to be under the care of her Japanese agency. In January 2019, Hara’s contract... Read More
11Jun
B1A4’s Jinyoung to Enlist
On June 20, 2019, B1A4’s Jinyoung will report for his mandatory military service as a public service worker. In May, his agency, LINK8 Entertainment, initially denied he would be enlisting but later confirmed his upcoming service soon after... Read More
7Jun
BROOKLYN To Perform In France
BROOKLYN has just announced a live show in Lyon, France! He will be performing as the main guest at Korea Days 2019 on May 11th. BROOKLYN will showcase new music and do a fan signing at the event. BROOKLYN – Live in FRANCE... Read More
5Jun
ICYMI: Kalafina Officially Disband but Still Want to Work Together?
The Japanese female vocal group Kalafina officially disbanded March 13, 2019. The group, which consisted of Keiko Kubato, Wakana Ōtaki and Hikaru Masai, reportedly planned on disbanding in May 2018 following their 10-year anniversary... Read More
4Jun
Super Junior to Comeback as Nine Members; Fans Demand Removal of Kangin and Sungmin
SJ Label announced that Super Junior’s upcoming comeback will feature nine members; Kangin and Sungmin will not be part of the group promotions. While SJ Label did not announce when they plan to release their ninth studio audience, they did... Read More
4Jun
YouTuber Sentenced to Prison for Prank
On June 1, 2019, Chinese-born Spanish YouTuber Kanghua Ren, who goes by the name ReSet, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison following a prank he filmed for his YouTube channel. In addition to the prison term, he was also ordered to pay... Read More
4Jun
2PM’s Chansung to Enlist Soon
Chansung will soon be joining fellow 2PM members Wooyoung and Jun.K when he enlists for his mandatory military service as an active-duty soldier June 11, 2019. Chansung and the MCs for MBC every1’s Video Star hinted that his military... Read More
3Jun
Hungarian Tour Boat Capsizes; 33 South Koreans On-Board
Budapest, Hungary: Seven seconds was all it took for The Mermaid (Hableany) to sink into the Danube River according to the police investing a boat crash that killed seven South Korean tourists and left 21 missing May 29, 2019 at 9:05pm local... Read More
3Jun
Berry Good’s Daye Accused of Bullying; Claims Refuted in Personal Message
Berry Good’s Daye is the latest alleged perpetrator of bullying in a week that’s seen Hyolyn and Jannabi’s Yoo Young Hyun experiencing the same accusations (Yoo later admitted to the claims and departed his group). In an online message... Read More
3Jun
Hyolyn Accused of Bullying; Settles with Victim
Soloist and former SISTAR member, Hyolyn, was recently accused of bullying classmates when she was in middle school. The alleged victim posted about her experiences online, and her posts went viral in South Korea. Along with her allegations, the... Read More
3Jun
Taiwan Becomes the First Asian Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Just in time for Pride Month in June, Taiwan became the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage in May 2019. On May 17, Taiwan’s legislature voted to fully legalize same-sex unions. According to the Washington Post, “the law —... Read More
31May
