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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

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 “Top Social Artist” award for the third consecutive year. This year, they were nominated... Read More

3May

Ladies’ Code Announce Comeback

May 2019 is shaping up to be a hot month for comebacks as Ladies’ 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

Seungri’s 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 “SBS 8 O’Clock News”, 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

BLACKPINK’s 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 Ticketmaster’s removal of the May 9... Read More

28Apr

Two Girl Groups Announce May Comebacks

May’s 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

Lee Minho, Ji Chang-Wook Discharged from Military Duty

K-Drama fans had a chance to rejoice this week as actor/singer Lee Minho and actor Ji Chang-Wook have been discharged after completing their mandatory military service. Lee, who served as a social worker at the Suseo General Social Welfare... Read More

26Apr