Author: Denise Coley
MADEIN girl group, formerly LIMELIGHT, is making waves months after rebranding with the back-to-back MVs released this week. MADEIN showed their captivating dancing skills in the “DADARIDA” MV released on October 26. The MV is from the group’s ‘RISE’ debut album. On October 28, MADEIN made yet another internet frenzy from through the “DOPAMINE” MV still from the ‘RISE’ debut album which features the “UNO” title track. MADEIN rebranded from LIMELIGHT girl group, 3-member group, which pre-debuted on September 2022. MADEIN debuted in September 2023 with 7 members. —-Karen Mwenda #LIMELIGHTnowMADEIN #LIMELIGHTrebrandstoMADEIN #kcrush #from3membersto7members #kpop #kidol #hallyu #korean…
Actor Yoon Kye Sang is set to hold his first fan meeting in 8 years in December. Yoon Kye Sang will hold the 2024 LOC fan meeting on 14 December at Donghae Culture and Art Center, Kwangwoon University. This marks the actor’s first fan meeting since 2016. The 2024 LOC fan meeting will be commemorating Yoon Kye Sang’s 20th anniversary in the acting field. Over the last few months, Yoon Kye Sang has been the talk of the town given his top-notch acting skills in the recent Netflix’s “The Frog” thriller. Yoon Kye Sang is also set to appear on…
THE BOYZ band made an impactful return to the entertainment industry with the “Trigger” single. On October 28, the legendary THE BOYZ group made a comeback with the ‘Trigger” MV oozing bold moves and a house-electro pop theme. The “Trigger” MV is part of the band’s highly anticipated album of the same title. ‘TRIGGER’ album serves as The BOYZ band’s ninth mini album. The album comprises six tracks including “Bite Back”, “Trigger (導火線)”, “Bad”, “Slip Away (숨바꼭질)”, “Re-Wind”, and “They See Me Dream”. The ‘TRIGGER’ album was also released alongside the lead track single. —-Karen Mwenda #THEBOYZ #TheTRIGGERalbum #BiteBackTheBOYZ…
Day 6 boy band’s Sungjin has released a teaser highlighting the tracks for the upcoming solo album. Sungjin will be making a solo debut with a full-length album in November. The album, titled ‘30’, is set to be released on 5th November. In the teaser, Sungjin gives fans a sneak peek of some of the tracks that make up the album. The singer gave a live vocal preview of the album’s tracks including “Memories”, “Wednesday Night”, “Like a child in a fairy tale”, and “Check Pattern”. DAY 6 band, now a 4-member group since Jae’s departure in January 2022, made a…
BTOB just released its concept photos for the upcoming October 31 comeback album. BTOB COMPANY label members SEO EUNKWANG, LEE MINHYUK, LIM HYUNSIK, and PENIEL will be releasing their 10th digital single titled “Please Stay”. The digital single, set for release on October 31, is part of the group’s ‘BECOMING PROJECT’ album which showcases the BTOB members’ charms, in both solo and unit activities, in ensuring the continuity of BTOB’s identity. BTOB ended its contract with Cube Entertainment in November 2023. The group’s Changsub signed with Fantagio agency the same month. In December 2023, Yook Sungjae signed with IWill Media agency.…
Rapper Yoon Byung Ho, also known as Bully Da Ba$tard, has been given an additional jail term for using drugs while in detention. Yoon Byung Ho has been in detention while awaiting a trial for drug use charges. The rapper was convicted in 2022 for methamphetamine and marijuana use at his home. The charges also included the purchase of fentanyl and an attempt to purchase methamphetamine. As a result, Byung Ho was given a 7-year imprisonment in December 2023. While in detention before the conviction, Byung Ho was allegedly involved in another drug incident. In August 2022, the rapper was reported…
Incheon Airport has pulled out of its earlier plans to create a separate entrance and exit gate for celebrities after criticism of preferential treatment. On October 23rd, Incheon Airport announced that they would be creating a separate gate only for celebrities to avoid inconvenience and maintain the safety of other passengers, this decision was reached after a celebrity’s security had caused major inconveniences back in July after an overwhelmingly large crowd tried to get a glimpse of the celebrity. As a result, Incheon Airport proposed the ‘celebrity-only-gate’, which was to take effect as of October 28th. However, the celebrity-only-gate was not…
DSP Media’s BABYBLUE collaborated with 더 넥스트 스토리-TNS (The Next Story) to produce a mesmerizing love track titled, “뭐해?”. The track, whose title translates to “What are you up to?”, is about a lover contemplating lost love and whether the other person ever thinks of what they heard. The lover contemplates whether to use an obnoxious message to reach out first while wallowing in fears of how her approach will be received. As the track comes to an end, the lover thanks the ex for having reached out first. It seems that they were on the same page and all…
Newjeans’ acceptance speech, while receiving the Frontier Prize award at the E Daily Culture Awards, reassured Bunnies that the group is still growing stronger. On October 25, Newjeans group was awarded the ‘Frontier Prize’ for showcasing a pioneering spirit and endeavors of pushing the limits. A light moment occurred when presenters announced that Minji would give the acceptance speech but the group had planned for Hyein to do it. In laughter, Minji clarified that Hyein was the speaker of the day and handed over the mic. In a moment of confusion, Hyein went on to give the speech only to realize…
AMPERS&ONE, only a few months after its debut, has released yet another addictive album amidst preparations for a fan meeting. AMPERS&ONE released its eagerly awaited ‘ONE QUESTION’ mini-album this week. This release marks seven months since the band’s March comeback with the “ONE HEARTED” digital track. The lead song of AMPERS&ONE’s ‘ONE QUESTION’ mini-album, “He + She = We”, has fans hooked with its addictive chorus. AMPERS&ONE is also scheduled to hold a fan meeting on November 23rd. The meeting, AMPERS&ONE FAN MEETING ‘&Dear. My First _’, will take place in Howon Hall at 3pm. —-Karen Mwenda #AMPERS&ONE…
“Love Next Door” k-drama’s main actor, Jung Hae In, will be kicking off his ‘OUR TIME’ Asia Fan Meeting Tour on November 2. Jung Hae In’s global eminence skyrocketed from his outstanding acting skills in the recently completed “Love Next Door” K-drama. The artist, under FNC Entertainment, is gearing up for his eagerly anticipated Asia fan meeting tour scheduled to start on November 2. This fan meeting tour will have two legs with the second leg being in cities across Latin America. The ‘OUR TIME’ Asia fan meeting tour will start in Bangkok on November 2, then in Taipei on November…
The new girl group “ODD YOUTH” (under TOP MEDIA) is set to debut at the end of the year, officially confirming November 1st as their debut date. On the 23rd, TOP MEDIA announced through their official SNS channels that “ODD YOUTH” will release their debut album on November 1st, accompanied by the release of their mood poster. In the poster, “ODD YOUTH” members SUMMER, MYAH, MAIKA, KANIE, and YEEUM are seen smiling brightly in front of a classic car. Their stylish coordinated outfits, reminiscent of a movie poster, enhance their individual charms. Above all, the poster radiates a genuine and…
American singer-songwriter and global fashion icon, mikah, has released his new song, “CHASING PARADISE”, on October 25th via Avex. A vibrant, up-tempo pop track with a catchy chorus, this release further builds on his momentum as a rising pop sensation. Written from mikah’s perspective as a native of Hawaii, it explores the gap between idealized fantasies and the realities of life, capturing the tension between striving for the perfect paradise and embracing the reality of life’s imperfections. Fans can stream the track HERE. “CHASING PARADISE” was born out of an exciting collaboration with some of music industry’s finest hitmakers. In…
‘War of Money’ actress Kim Byung Sun has passed away at 37 years old. Kim Byung Sun has passed away after a fierce battle with a chronic illness. After leaving the Seoul Asian Medical Center funeral hall, the funeral service will be done at Sian Family Memorial Park on October 27. Kim Byung Sun debuted under JYP Entertainment through ‘The Perfect Couple’ film in 2006. She later appeared in other dramas including ‘Way Back Home’ drama. Her true talent was greatly recognized after appearing in ‘War of Money’ drama. We offer our sincere sympathy to the family and —-Karen…
c‘Country Diaries’ and ‘Marrying the Mafia 2’ actress, Kim Soo Mi, has passed away at the age of 75. Kim Soo Mi debuted into the limelight through a talent contest in 1970 before skyrocketing to fame through the ‘Country Diaries’ TV series, which aired for over 2 decades. Also known for her outstanding casting in ‘Barefoot’ and ‘Late Blossom’, Kim Soo Mi started having health issues early this year resulting in several halts in appearances. This year in May and July, Kim Soo Mi’s broadcasts were put on hold because of her hospital visits. However, the veteran recovered and resumed…
As 2024 comes to an end, notable artists are finishing the year in style through groundbreaking comebacks. Here are notable K-Pop comebacks to look forward to in November. 1. BABYMONSTER BABYMOSTER is expected to release its first full album, ‘DRIP’, on November 1. The band released a preview MV of one of the album’s tracks, “CLICK CLACK”, on October 29. 2. Kep1er Kep1er will be making a comeback on November 1 with their 6th mini album, ‘TIP TAP’. On October 20, the group released a teaser video oozing a vibrant and youthful theme. 3. TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) TXT will…
Incheon International Airport Corporation is said to be opening a celebrity-only gate by the end of October. According to reports, Incheon International Airport Corporation sent an official statement to entertainment agencies informing them about the celebrity-only entrance and exit at the airport. In the statement, the airport stated that to improve efficiency and avoid inconvenience while promoting safety for all passengers, a separate entrance and exit gate for artists would be ideal. This comes in the wake of the July incident where actor Byun Woo Seok’s security was criticized for overusing its privileges. Due to the large crowd of fans and reporters, Woo…
BTS’ Jin, who’s making a solo debut in November, has made another groundbreaking milestone by appearing as the cover of Japan’s most influential magazines. Months after being discharged from the military, Jin’s career has been skyrocketing, especially with his highly anticipated debut as a solo artist. The BTS member’s career is about to get more interesting after Jin’s one of one talk with Japan’s most influential magazines. Jin, while on an interview for VOGUE JAPAN and GQ JAPAN coverage, shared his source of happiness. To Jin, happiness is when he makes someone smile or laugh. This resonates well with the…
The renowned actress Moon Geun Young has revealed that she is recovering from a rare syndrome. Through an Instagram post, Moon shared that she had been fighting acute compartment syndrome, which she was treated for in 2017. The syndrome involves pressure building up in muscle compartments causing impaired blood circulation and tissue function. This impairment could cause nerve or muscle damage if untreated. In the Instagram post, Moon shared that she is on the road to recovery, having undergone some surgeries during the 2017 treatment. Moon showed gratitude for the overwhelming and genuine concern that people showed about her health.…
Riku will not be participating in the upcoming activities scheduled for NCT WISH. In a statement on October 22, SM Entertainment stated that Riku will be taking a leave of absence for some time because of his health concerns. In the statement, the agency revealed that the Japanese rapper and singer recently visited the hospital and was advised to take plenty of rest. As a result, SM Entertainment confirmed that Riku will not be participating in NCT WISH’s activities as of October 22. This means that Riku will not be performing at the ‘2024 NCT WISH ASIA TOUR – LOG…