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24Dec
[Breaking] Tragedy Follows Volcano Eruption, Tsunami in Indonesia
Note: Some videos and images contain graphic content. On December 22, 2018 local time, Anak Krakatauâwhich means “Child of Krakatoaâânear Krakatoa on Indonesiaâs Sunda Strait, erupted, triggering a tsunami that has, so far, killed over... Read More
8Dec
Quickie: BTS Voted First for Timeâs Person-of-the-Year Honors
On December 7, 2018, it was revealed that BTS won the Time Magazineâs Readerâs Poll vote for Person-of-the-Year. BTS, who debuted in 2013 with âNo More Dreamâ under Big Hit Entertainment, have earned worldwide fame and recognition steadily... Read More
5Dec
[BREAKING] Jaehyo Has Enlisted For Public Service Duty
The K-Pop industry will be bidding farewell to yet another artiste set to fulfill his military duty for a short period. On 4th December, Jaehyoâs agency Seven Seasons confirmed to the public regarding his decision of going into public service,... Read More
24Nov
[BREAKING] Zico Departs Block-B; Will Focus on Solo Career
On November 22, 2018, Block-Bâs leader, Zico, announced he left Block-B. He also departed Seven Seasons after five years with the agency. In September, Ilgan Sports reported that Zico intended to leave the group and company when his contract... Read More
5Oct
[BREAKING] Fan Bingbing Reemerges After Three-Month Disappearance
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing broke her three-month silence on October 3, 2018. Fan, 37, disappeared July 1, 2018 following accusations of using âYin-Yang Contractsâ to avoid paying taxes. Former CCTV presenter Cui Yongyuan was the... Read More
2Oct
[BREAKING] Amuro Namie Retires After 26 Years in Showbiz
On September 16, 2018, one of Japanâs Queens of Pop, Amuro Namie, 41, retired from show business following a successful 26-year career. Amuro, who is considered Japanâs Madonna, is one of the countryâs top-selling artists of all-time.... Read More
2Oct
[BREAKING] Former Morning Musume member, Yoshizawa Hitomi, Retires from Entertainment Industry Following Hit-and-Run Accident
After 18 years in the Japanese entertainment industry, former idol Yoshizawa Hitomi, 33, announced on September 29, 2018 that she will be retiring. She made the decision after being indicted September 26, 2018 for a hit-and-run accident that... Read More
16Sep
[BREAKING] Cube Entertainment Retracts HyunA and EâDawn Force-Out for Now
On September 14, 2018, Cube Entertainment CEO, Shin Dae-Nam, announced that HyunA and EâDawn will stay with the company for now. However, a board meeting will be help to discuss the idolsâ futures. The retraction appears to have been made... Read More
14Sep
[BREAKING] Conflicting Reports about Chinese Actress Fan Bingbingâs Whereabouts
On September 12, 2018, the mystery surrounding actress, model, and singer Fan Bingbing became more mysterious as reports resurfaced that the actress (X-Men: Days of Future Past, Iron Man 3, I Am Not Madame Bovary) is still missing even though... Read More
27Aug
[BREAKING] Bang Yongguk Leaves TS Entertainment
In news that is both a positive and a negative, B.A.Pâs leader, Bang Yong Guk, has left TS Entertainment. Bang Yong Guk has been with TS Entertainment since August 12, 2011; his exclusive contract ended August 19, 2018. In a statement, TS... Read More
29Jul
Spectrumâs Kim Dong Yoon Passes Away
On July 27, 2018, Kim Dong Yoon, a member of the rookie group Spectrum passed away. His agency, WYNN Entertainment, confirmed the news. WYNN Entertainment released a statement on the groupâs fancafe following media reports of Kimâs passing.... Read More
23Jul
Tragedy: Kazakh Figure Skater, Denis Ten, Murdered
Denis Ten performs “The Greatest Showman” during his Denis and Friends show in June 2018. Photo provided by @akk_Tang on Twitter. Thank you for allowing us to us to use your photo. Almaty, Kazakhstan: On Tuesday July 19, 2018, Olympic... Read More
22Jun
[BREAKING NEWS] Gagman, MC Kim Tae Ho Passes Away
On June 19, 2018, the Korean Broadcast Comedians Association (KBCA)Â released a statement announcing that 51-year-old gagman and MC, Kim Tae Ho, passed away in a June 17, 2018 arson fire in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province. Kimâs younger,... Read More
3Sep
[BREAKING] Ladiesâ Code EunB Passes Away Following Tragic Accident
In a world full of aegyo, happiness, and hard-working performers, itâs difficult to announce when tragedy strikes the K-Pop world. Sadly, today, there is tragic news to report as Ladiesâ Codeâs EunB passed away following a tragic vehicle... Read More
22Aug
