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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
Monsta X Sign with Epic Records
Another Korean artist has signed with an American agency as Monsta X now has an exclusive contract with America label Epic Records. Epic Records is home to Camila Cabello, DJ Khaled, Chevelle, Busta Rhymes, Fifth Harmony, French Montana,... Read More
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
