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4Apr
A-JAX Announce Disbandment; DSP Media Confirms
K-Pop group A-JAX announced their official disbandment March 31, 2019. Their agency, DSP Media, confirmed the news by stating the group membersâ contracts have ended. In a statement, DSP said: Hello, this is DSP Media. We would like to... Read More
28Mar
Suzy Leaves JYP Entertainment After Nine Years
After nine years with the company, singer and actress Bae Suzy departed JYP Entertainment (JYPE) at the end of her contract. On March 26, 2019, JYPE confirmed the news in a statement. Hello. This is JYP Entertainment. Â We are announcing that... Read More
25Mar
She Did That: Kazakhstanâs Elizabet Tursynbaeva Salchows into âHerâstory
The 2018-2019 figure skating season essentially wrapped up this weekend with the completion of Worlds. This yearâs competition was plenty buzzworthy with Nathan Chen taking home his second consecutive World title (the first American to do so since... Read More
15Mar
BTS to Perform on Saturday Night Live
BTS will soon add another accomplishment to their rĂŠsumĂŠÂ this coming April. On April 13, 2019, BTS will be the musical guest on the American edition of Saturday Night Live (SNL). SNL dropped the news via a tweet March 13. The episode,... Read More
15Mar
CNBlueâs Jonghyun Admits to Seeing Hidden Camera Footage
And then there were five. FNC Entertainment released a statement today stating that CNBLUEâs Jonghyun viewed Jung Joon Youngâs hidden camera videos. Jonghyun, who is currently serving his mandatory military service, was questioned by police... Read More
15Mar
[UPDATED] Seungriâs Troubles Continue to Mount, Plans to Delay Enlistment; Seungri and Jung Questioned by Police
On March 14, 2019, former-idol and BIGBANG member Seungri (Lee Seunghyun) underwent 16 hours of questioning by police in connection to the prostitution allegations mounting against him. “Once again, I bow my head in deep apology to... Read More
15Mar
F.T Islandâs Jonghun Leaves Group; Retires from Entertainment Industry
The celebrity body count stemming from the Burning Sun and KakaoTalk controversies is now four. Earlier in the day on March 14, 2019, FNC Entertainment announced that F.T Islandâs Jonghun has departed the group and will retire from the... Read More
14Mar
Junhyung Departs Highlight; Admits to Viewing Sex Films Shared on KakaoTalk
After initially denying the allegations that he was part of the infamous KakaoTalk chats, Highlightâs Junhyung now admits he viewed some of the sexually explicit videos shared on the chat. On March 14, 2019, he announced that he has left... Read More
13Mar
Highlightâs Dongwoon, Gikwang, and Junhyung to Enlist
The remaining Highlight (formerly BEAST) members are scheduled to enlist within the next few months. Back in January, Gikwang announced that he will be enlisting for his mandatory service April 18, 2019 when he will report to the Korea Army... Read More
13Mar
[UPDATE] Seungriâs Exclusive Contract with YG Entertainment Terminated
Following Seungriâs retirement announcement, YG Entertainment announced March 13, 2019 that his exclusive contract with the company has been terminated. In a statement, YG Entertainment addressed the situation. Hello, this is YG... Read More
13Mar
[UPDATE] Jung Joon Young Issues Apology, Leaves Entertainment Industry
Following reports regarding Jung Joon Youngâs alleged involvement in the KakaoTalk chats and sharing sex videos, on March 12, 2019, Jung shared his official apology and announced he will depart the entertainment industry. In his letter,... Read More
13Mar
[UPDATE] Jung Joon Young Identified as One of the Burning Sun Chat Participants
Note: Articles written about this topic are not accusing anyone of guilt. The stories just relay information. All parties are innocent until proven guilty. Singer, actor, and variety show regular, Jung Joon Young (Drug Restaurant, 2 Days... Read More
13Mar
[UPDATE] Seungri Announces Retirement from Entertainment Industry
Note: Articles written about this topic are not accusing anyone of guilt. The stories just relay information. All parties are innocent until proven guilty. In an unexpected turn of events, Seungri announced on March 11, 2019 that he is... Read More
13Mar
[UPDATE] Police Name Seungri Suspect; Reportedly Cannot Leave Country
Note: Articles written about this topic are not accusing anyone of guilt. The stories just relay information. All parties are innocent until proven guilty. On March 10, 2019, police officially named BIGBANGâs Seungri a suspect in the Burning Sun... Read More
6Mar
Three More K-Idols Enlist
Following Hoya and Yoseob (Highlight, formerly known as Beast) military enlistments, three more K-idols enlisted March 4, 2019. VIXXâs N, 2AMâs Jeong Jinwoon, and SHINeeâs Key all checked in for their required service. N (Cha Hak Yeon)... Read More
3Mar
[UPDATE] Burning Sun Investigation Continues; Seungri Questioned
The Burning Sun scandal continues to spin into orbit as new details emerge about the club and the alleged conduct that occurred there. Additionally, Seungriâs role and knowledge about the alleged prostitution, police collusion, and drug-use... Read More
21Feb
Park Bomâs Music Return Soon
Spring will be the time for Park Bom fans to rejoice: She will be returning to the music scene in March with a new album and single featuring fellow former 2NE1 groupmate, Sandara âDaraâ Park. Her upcoming single, âSpring,â will be Park... Read More
19Feb
All B.A.P Members Depart TS Entertainment
As anticipated and expected, all six members of B.A.P departed TS Entertainment following the ends of their respective contracts. Jongup, Himchan, Daehyun, and Youngjae left the company this month (February 2019); Yongguk and Zeloâs contracts... Read More
13Feb
[UPDATE] EPIK HIGH Announce March Comeback; European, North American Tours Begin in March
EPIK HIGH will be making their long-awaited comeback March 11, 2019. Leader Tablo announced the comeback on his official Twitter. The new album will be EPIK HIGHâs first album since leaving YG Entertainment in 2018 and their first album since... Read More
13Feb
