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31May
D.O Announces Voluntary Enlistment While EXO Announce Fifth Solo Concert
On July 1, 2019, D.O. will become the second EXO member to enlist for mandatory military service. D.O announced he will voluntarily enlist to serve his country after discussions with SM Entertainment and his fellow EXO members. The 26-year-old... Read More
31May
Kangin to Appear in Web Series; “Not an Official Comeback,” SJ Label Says
Super Junior’s Kangin is making steps toward a comeback as he is set to appear in the Web drama, What Happened to Mirae starting May 31, 2019. The embattled singer has been on hiatus following a DUI hit-and-run accident in May 2016. The... Read More
30May
Goo Hara Regains Consciousness Following Alleged Suicide Attempt
Actress and former KARA member, Goo Hara, is awake, but she still remains in the hospital following an alleged suicide attempt May 26, 2019. According to her manager, Hara apologized for worrying fans. In a message relayed to the media, Hara said,... Read More
30May
Akdong Musician’s Chanhyuk Discharged from Military Service
Akdong Musician, the brother-sister K-Pop act, is now whole again as Lee Chanhyuk has been discharged from the military on May 29, 2019! He began serving September 17, 2017 when he quietly entered the base. Chanhyuk served as a Marine during... Read More
28May
Berry Good’s Leader Departs Group, Agency
Berry Good’s leader, Yoo Taeha, has decided to depart the group following the expiration of her contract with JTG Entertainment. The news comes as a bit of a shock considering how Berry Good recently made a comeback with the Fantastic mini... Read More
28May
Goo Hara Hospitalized Following Alleged Suicide Attempt
Trigger Warning: Post discusses content related to suicide. If you or someone you love needs help, see the information at the end of this post. Former KARA member, Goo Hara, is in the hospital following an alleged suicide attempt according to... Read More
25May
Pristin Disband After Two Years, Long Hiatus
On May 24, 2019, Pledis Entertainment announced that Pristin have decided to disband two years after their debut and ultimately breaking fans’ hearts. The group, who once had the moniker Pledis Girlz, were once considered one of the next... Read More
25May
LIPBUBBLE Disband After Two Years
Zenith Media announced that their two-year-old girl group, LIPBUBBLE, disbanded. In a now deleted post, Zenith Media addressed the disbandment on the group’s fan café. Hello. This is Zenith Media Contents. We sincerely thank the LIPBUBBLE... Read More
24May
Four VIXX Members Renew Contracts
Leo, Hyuk, Ken, and Hongbin have renewed their contracts with Jellyfish Entertainment! On May 24, 2019, Jellyfish Entertainment confirmed that the four VIXX members have renewed their contracts and will stay with the company. N, who is... Read More
22May
T.O.P to Return from His Mandatory Military Service Soon
BIGBANG’s T.O.P will be returning from his mandatory military service one month early. Since January 26, 2018, he has been serving as a public service worker. Prior to this assignment, T.O.P was a conscripted policeman when he began his... Read More
19May
Boyfriend Disband After Eight Years
On May 17, 2019, Starship Entertainment announced that Boyfriend disbanded after eight years together. The agency posted the announcement and video on their Twitter page. The caption says We sincerely thank them for their passion and heart as... Read More
17May
Monsta X to Appear an “We Bare Bears”
If you’re a fan of Monsta X and the Emmy-nominated Cartoon Network show We Bare Bears, you’re in luck! On May 27, 2019, Monsta X will appear on the “Panda’s Birthday” episode of We Bare Bears. This will mark the first time since the... Read More
17May
Eli and Kiseop Depart U-KISS
On May 16, 2019, NH-EMG, U-KISS’ label, announced that Eli and Kiseop have decided to not renew their contracts. “The exclusive contracts of U-KISS members Eli and Kiseop with NH-EMG have expired, and the exclusive contracts with the... Read More
17May
14U Disband Following Rumors of Favoritism, Inappropriate Relations
BG Entertainment’s male idol group, 14U, officially disbanded May 10, 2019 following reports that one group member was subject to favoritism. XSports News also reports that this member allegedly had sexual relations with a female official... Read More
13May
Mina to Leave AOA; Group will Continue as Five-Members
On Monday May 13, 2019, FNC Entertainment announced Mina will depart AOA and the company after her contract comes to an end. The company confirmed Mina’s departure while confirming that Jimin, Yuna, Hyejeong, Seolhyun, and Chanmi renewed... Read More
11May
Taecyeon to be Discharged May 16
2PM’s Taecyeon will be discharged from his 20-month military service May 16, 2019. Taecyeon, who enlisted September 2017, served his mandatory service as an active-duty soldier in 9th Armed Forces Division in Gyeonggi Province. Taecyeon... Read More
10May
BTS World Game Available for Pre-Registration, Khalid Collaboration Announced
ARMY has more reasons to be excited! Netmarble, the company behind the mobile games Lineage 2: Revolution and Marvel Future Fight, announced on May 9, 2019 that pre-registration for their upcoming BTS World game opened. Created in conjunction... Read More
10May
Jung Joon Young Pleads Guilty, Requests Legal Settlement with Victims
On May 10, 2019, Jung Joon Young and his legal representation appeared at the Seoul’s Central District Court to plead guilty to 11 charges of filming and distributing illegal, sexually explicit videos via social platforms. “We admit... Read More
8May
[UPDATE] TXT’s Fan Club Name to be Changed
On May 6, 2019, Big Hit Entertainment announced plans to change TXT’s fan club name after the name, Young One, stirred controversy. Fans weren’t happy that Big Hit’s male rookie group announced Young One was their chosen fan club name... Read More
8May
Sooyoung Signs with a New Agency
On May 7, 2019, Girls’ Generation member and actress Sooyoung signed with Saram Entertainment! “Choi Sooyoung has showed stable performances through various characters, regardless of genre, including movies and dramas,” Saram... Read More
3May
