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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
BIGBANGâs 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 âWe Bare Bearsâ
If youâre a fan of Monsta X and the Emmy-nominated Cartoon Network show We Bare Bears, youâre in luck! On May 27, 2019, Monsta X will appear on the âPandaâs Birthdayâ 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-KISSâ label, announced that Eli and Kiseop have decided to not renew their contracts. âThe 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 Entertainmentâs 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 Minaâs departure while confirming that Jimin, Yuna, Hyejeong, Seolhyun, and Chanmi renewed... Read More
11May
Taecyeon to be Discharged May 16
2PMâs 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. âWe admit... Read More
8May
[UPDATE] TXTâs Fan Club Name to be Changed
On May 6, 2019, Big Hit Entertainment announced plans to change TXTâs fan club name after the name, Young One, stirred controversy. Fans werenât happy that Big Hitâs 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, Girlsâ Generation member and actress Sooyoung signed with Saram Entertainment! âChoi Sooyoung has showed stable performances through various characters, regardless of genre, including movies and dramas,â Saram... Read More
3May
BTS Snag Two Billboard Music Awards
Congratulations are in order again for BTS, as they just snagged two awards at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards! During the May 1, 2019, BTS scored the âTop Social Artistâ award for the third consecutive year. This year, they were nominated... Read More
3May
Ladiesâ Code Announce Comeback
May 2019 is shaping up to be a hot month for comebacks as Ladiesâ Code have also thrown their hats into the comeback ring! On May 3, Polaris Entertainment released a teaser photo featuring Ashley, Sojung, and Zuny with the comeback date as... Read More
3May
EXID to Make Final Full-Group Comeback; Hani and Junghwa to Exit
On May 3, 2019, Banana Republic provided an update on the contract talks with EXID. In a statement, the company announced the LE, Solji, and Hyerin have renewed their contracts, while Hani and Junghwa have decided to look for new agencies.... Read More
2May
Yoochun Admits to Drug Use After 19 Days of Denials
After 19 days of denials, the now-former singer and actor, Park Yoochun (TVXQ, JYJ), has admitted to taking drugs. His admission comes days after he tested positive for drugs following a hair sample analysis and days following his arrest. On... Read More
29Apr
Another Female comes Forward: Update on Scandal revolving around Seungri
Seungriâs scandal continues to get uglier, since another female is now claiming that she was raped by one of the men in question. A reported on âSBS 8 OâClock Newsâ, on April 19, the woman who only goes by her surname Lee, visited... Read More
29Apr
[UPDATE] Fantagio Confirms HELLOVENUS Disbandment
Earlier, it was reported that HELLOVENUS would disband when their contracts end in May. Originally, Fantagio Entertainment denied the group would disband, but on April 26, 2019, Fantagio finally confirmed the female group will no longer be a... Read More
28Apr
BLACKPINKâs Second Dallas/Ft. Worth Concert Canceled
Dallas BLINKs will now only have one chance to see BLACKPINK in concert as the May 9, 2019 concert has been canceled without an explanation. While there was speculation the show may be canceled following Ticketmasterâs removal of the May 9... Read More
28Apr
Two Girl Groups Announce May Comebacks
Mayâs already looking like an exciting month for comebacks! On April 26, 2019, Oh My Girl (OMG) and Weki Meki both announced that they will be making comebacks in May. OMG released a teaser image April 26 showing the girls dressed as... Read More
28Apr
