KARA’s Jiyoung Involved in Car Accident
Korean and Japanese actress, Jiyoung, who is also a member of the former K-Pop girl group KARA, was involved in a car accident April 1, 2020. KeyEast Entertainment, Jiyoung’s agency, confirmed the news. “On April 1, Kang Ji Young was on...
Wheesung in Treatment Following Back-to-Back Etomidate Incidents
Korean singer Wheesung appears to be in dire straits following two incidents where he was found passed out after taking the anesthetic etomidate. On March 31, 2020, Wheesung, 38, was found passed out in a bathroom in a building in Seoul’s...
KCrush Interview with Yezi
Yezi is a Korean rapper and singer, who debuted as a member of South Korean girl group Fiestar in 2012. She was also a semi-finalist on Unpretty Rapstar 2 in 2015. Her debut solo single, Foresight Dream, was released on January 28, 2016. Yezi...
Peace Through Music
When I was younger, I viewed the world as a huge place filled with diverse places and mysterious people. However, as I have gotten older I have come to realize what so many people do and that is that the world is far smaller than we would...
EXID’s Solji Signs with New Label
EXID’s Solji has found a new label! On March 23, 2020, C-JeS Entertainment announced that the EXID songstress signed an exclusive contract with them. “We’re planning to support her to the fullest so Solji can thrive not only as...
Fly to the Sky’s Hwanhee Under DUI Investigation
On March 21, 2020, Fly to the Sky’s Hwanhee was caught by police for allegedly driving under the influence in the Bojeon neighborhood of Giheung, Yongin. While driving, Hwanee purportedly caused minor damage to another vehicle. According to...
Zico’s “Any Song” Sets Gaon, Melon Chart Records
Zico’s “Any Song” is proving to be an unstoppable force for the early part of 2020! On March 18, 2020, “Any Song” scored it’s seventh number one on Gaon’s Weekly Digital Chart. On the Gaon Chart for March 8-14, the song also earned its...
Daniel Dae Kim Tests Positive for Coronavirus
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has impacted the global community since the outbreak began in December 2019. The virus, too, does not discriminate as several celebrities and sports stars including Edris Elba, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Sean Payton (New...
SungA Welcomes Baby to the World
On March 19, 2020, former 9Muses member SungA and her husband, DJ DaQ, welcomed their son into the world! SungA made the announcement on Instagram March 20. Their son is the first child for the pair who wed in 2018. She announced her...
‘Ulzzang Generation’ Member, AfreecaTV BJ Lee Chi-Hoon Passes Away
Another celebrity passed away in a week filled with tragic celebrity deaths. On March 19, 2020, Ulzzang Generation personality and AfreecaTV BJ Lee Chi-Hoon, 32, passed away. According to TVReport, Lee passed away from acute septicemia. Prior...
25 Random Facts about South Korea
The name “Korea” comes from Goryeo, which was the name given to the dynasty in AD 918. Goryeo means “high and clear.” Nearly 70% of South Korea’s land is mountainous. The population of Korea is about 51,47 million. Seoul is the...
Actor Moon Ji-Yoon Passes Away
On March 18, 2020, actor Moon Ji-Yoon, 36, passed away from acute septicemia. His representatives confirmed his passing. “ always passionate about his work. He only thought of acting and left the earth too soon,” his representatives...
Ice Dancer Chris Reed Passes Away
Update: Chris Reed’s funeral will take place Saturday March 21, 2020 at 8am EST at Shrader-Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth, Michigan according to his obituary. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Reed’s funeral will be livestreamed through...
Korean-American Comedian Johnny Yune dies in L.A at age 84
Even if you aren’t particularly well versed in Korean Show Biz, there are lots of Korean Americans whose names and faces you would recognize. There are comedic veterans like Margaret Cho, Ken Jeong with his versatile appearances. And actors...