Author: Denise Coley
TNX will now continue as a 5-member group after Kyungjun decides to leave the group and enlist in the military; On October 23, P Nation agency made an official announcement stating that Kyungjun is enlisting in the military and will part ways with TNX (The New Six) even after being discharged. P Nation highlighted that Kyungjun voluntarily applied for mandatory military service before informing the agency of his post-discharge decisions. As a result, both P Nation and Kyungjun made the mutual decision to terminate the star’s contract and membership to TNX. Kyungjun debuted under P Nation and as a TNX…
Attrakt, FIFTY FIFTY’s agency, confirmed it had sued Warner Music Korea for allegedly poaching the girl band months after its debut and mind-blowing success. On October 23, Attrakt agency confirmed that they have filed a lawsuit against Warner Music Korea for trying to poach members of its start group, FIFTY FIFTY. In the 20 billion won ($19 million U.S.) lawsuit, Attrakt claims that top executives from Warner Music Korea tampered with some of FIFTY FIFY members’ contracts. FIFTY FIFTY became a global sensation after their “CUPID” track went viral making the band an overnight success which also attracted unwanted attention.…
Jaejoong, a talented actor and singer, revealed that he learned of his adoption upon debut. Jaejoong on Radio Star Jaejoong debuted as a TVXQ + in 2003 before making a solo debut in 2013. While appearing on MBC’s ‘Radio Star’ on October 16, Jaejoong shared that he was adopted into a family of 8 girls when he was three years. After debuting with TVXQ in 2003, Jaejoong learned that he was adopted, a secret that his family had kept for years to protect him. Photo book of Jeojong’s childhood Jaejoong said he received a strange call after a photo book…
October’s lineup for movie star’s brand reputation is out. Here are the top 5 best-ranked film actors. 1. Cha Seung Won Cha Seung Won topped October’s movie star brand reputation rankings with an index of 5,841,596. In addition to moving 3 places up, the actor also improved by 31.83% from last month’s scoring. Cha Seung Won’s ranking has been greatly contributed to by the ongoing dramas including ‘Three Meals a Day’ and ‘The Tyrant’. 2. Kim Woo Bin Kim Woo Bin came in second with a brand reputation index of 5,009,360. Woo Bin’s role in ‘Officer Black Belt’ played a…
Korean Business Research Institute used various index parameters to rank male K-pop idols. These are the 5 boy bands that topped October’s brand reputation indexes. 1. SEVENTEEN SEVENTEEN outdid itself by maintaining position 1 with a reputation index of 6,566,205. Despite topping for the second tie, the band also marked a 97.13% increase from September’s index score. SEVENTEEN’s comeback 12th mini album, ‘SPILL THE FEELS’, released on October 14 largely contributed to the band’s scoring. 2. BTS BTS climbed up three places and scooped position 2 with a brand reputation index of 5,579,105. The rise marked a 305.05% increase from…
VIVIZ girl group, former GFRIEND, will be making a comeback in November with the ‘VOYAGE’ mini album. VIVIZ will be returning to the spotlight with their 5th mini album, ‘VOYAGE’, on November 7. The band recently released bold and vibrant photo concepts for the upcoming album. VIVIZ debuted in 2022 under Big Hit Entertainment after the original previous 6-member group, GFRIEND, dissolved. VIVIZ also renewed its contract with Big Hit Entertainment in August 2024. GFRIEND band debuted under Source Music agency in 2015 comprising of Sowon, Yerin, Eunha, Yuju, SinB, and Umji. After GFRIEND’s contract with SOURCE MUSIC ended, members…
The renowned 2AM will be kicking off its national tour this November. 2AM will take its national concert tour across Korea from November 18. Titled ‘2AM is Coming to Town’, the tour will see the four-member team perform in various stations starting from Chunma Arts Center Tower in Yeungnam University, Daegu. This celebrated ballad group made a memorable comeback in 2021 after 7 years of hiatus. 2AM band’s latest release, the “If You Change Your Mind” single in January 2024, created an internet frenzy and die-hard fans played it on repeat. —-Karen Mwenda #2AM #2AMIfYouChangeYourMind #kcrush #2AMIsComingToTownNationalConcertTour #kpop…
TWICE will be making a comeback in December with the ‘STRATEGY’ mini album. TWICE girl group is coming back after 10 months with their 14th mini album, ‘STRATEGY’. The album is set to be released on December 6. TWICE shared a teaser on their socials confirming that the album will be released on December 2, 2pm KST time. TWICE just celebrated its 9th anniversary through the ‘HOME 9ROUNG’ fan meeting at Olympic Hall on October 20. The upcoming 14th album released follows TWICE band’s February mini-album, ’With YOU-th’, which took position 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 a month after.…
EXID’s Hani had just confirmed her stage comeback before her psychiatrist and broadcaster fiancé, Yang Jae Woong, received an additional lawsuit. On June 1, EXID’s Hani announced she would be getting married to her boyfriend of 4-years through a heartfelt letter on her social media platforms. On September 3, Yang Jae Woong’s agency announced that their client’s marriage to EXID’s Hani would be postponed due to the controversy that Jae Woong has gotten entangled in. Jae Woong also halted his appearances on MBC FM4U’s ‘Starry Night’ radio show while Hani was voluntarily withdrawn from JTBC4’s ‘Review 4 Cut’ variety show.…
Real world legend, Jackie Chan, is forced to prove his martial arts skills are good for more than just entertainment in “Panda Plan”. When the adoption ceremony for the irresistibly adorable baby panda, HuHu, is interrupted by a bumbling group of mercenaries aiming to take away the ball of cuteness, Jackie Chan and his two accidental sidekicks must become real life heroes. I dropped in to watch Well Go USA’s “Panda Plan” at AMC Theaters this past weekend. There is no better way to experience an action movie than on the silver screen. Add in some side-splitting laughter and quirky…
Chie Izuno works full time at an office Branch. Though she’s 30, she’s very young at heart and kind of innocent. She tries hard to go into the dating field but finds herself struggling due to her weight and self-esteem issues. She meets up with one of the company’s investors, Jin Harada, a super sucessful and young business man. However Jin has a severe lack of social skills. Chie strives to make a deal with Jin in order to aide her in her goal to lose weight and gain confidence, she tells Jin she can help him with his own…
How far is an artist supposed to go or allowed to go in their creative process before they’ve crossed boundaries into the unforgivable? Why are people having periods still taboo to talk, show and reference about in person and on screen? And what does all of this have to do with fermentation? These are just some questions audiences will ask of themselves after seeing the Canadian short film A Fermenting Woman, directed by Priscilla Galvez, and written by Maisie Jacobson. Winning the Programmer’s Choice Award at the 2024 Bali International Short Film Festival’s Minikino Film Week, A Fermenting Woman…
SM Entertainment agency has officially terminated its contract with former NCT member, Taeil. On October 16, one of South Korea’s giant entertainment agencies, SM Entertainment, officially terminated its contract with Taeil. Taeil left NCT group and its subunits back in August after being affiliated with a sexual crime case. Given that the allegations were still in the investigation stages, SM agency stood by their client as expected. However, things went south after reports that Taeil was now being investigated on grounds of aggravated quasi-rape allegations. Given the change of status, SM Entertainment announced that since Taeil was now under investigation…
The celebrated comedian Park Soo Hong and his wife are the newest parents in Korea’s entertainment industry. Park Soo Hong and Kim Da Yee welcomed their daughter on October 10. This marks 3 years since the couple walked down the aisle. The courageous couple shared that they were happy to be parents through the IVF process. For the past 2 years or so, Park Soo Hong, comedian-turned-celebrity, has been in the spotlight because of family issues. Despite the issues, his wife stood by his side and now their small family is overwhelmed with joy from the birth of their child.…
– ‘ODD YOUTH’ expresses their brand image through the exciting and fun vibes of teenage friendships. – Each of the 5 members has their charm, sparking curiosity about them. – The music video features a movie-like scale with over 100 background actors. The new girl group ‘ODD YOUTH’ set to debut in the second half of 2024 under TOP MEDIA, has announced their official debut through the release of their brand music video “Best Friendz,” introducing the members for the first time. On the 18th, TOP MEDIA revealed the brand music video ‘Best Friendz’ on their official SNS channel, showcasing…
ROSÉ’S FIRST STUDIO ALBUM ‘rosie’ ARRIVES DECEMBER 6TH WATCH “APT.” VIDEO: LINK STREAM “APT.”: LINK Global icons ROSÉ and Bruno Mars have released new single “APT.” – available now via Atlantic Records/THEBLACKLABEL alongside an official music video directed by Daniel Ramos and Bruno Mars. “‘APT.’ is actually my favorite Korean drinking game that I play with my friends back home. It’s so simple, puts a smile on your face, and breaks the ice at any party,” ROSÉ explains. “One night in the studio I taught my crew how to play the game. Everyone was fascinated, especially when I started the…
K-pop sensation FIFTY FIFTY is set to embark on their highly anticipated first-ever tour with FIFTY FIFTY : Love Sprinkle Tour in USA. Fresh off the success of their chart-topping single Cupid and the release of their mini-album Love Tune, the group will now bring their dynamic performances across 8 cities in the United States, giving TWENY (official fandom name) an unforgettable experience. FIFTY FIFTY recently released their second mini-album Love Tune with the title track, “SOS,”. “SOS” quickly climbed the ranks on YouTube’s trending music chart and made its way into Korea’s Melon Top 100, signaling the group’s strong…
Author Han Kwang, from South Korea, scooped the 2024 Literature Nobel Prize. The 53-year-old fiction-story writer is the first Korean and 18th woman to win the Nobel Literature Prize for The Vegetarian piece. Han Kwang was awarded for her intense poetic prose confronting historical traumas while exposing human life’s fragility. The Vegetarian, published in 2007 and translated to English in 2015 and 2016, portrays the patriarchal sovereignty over the female body oozing ecofeminist and anti-capitalist uprising. Like its title, the book comprises nuances of vegetarianism as the protagonist woman fights against food intake norms. Han Kwang was also awarded the…
J-Hope has finally finished his 18-month mandatory military service. BTS’ J-Hope was discharged from the military on October 17 after diligently enduring the over 1-year grueling service compulsory for all males in Korea. J-Hope is BTS band’s second member to wrap up the required service after Jin was discharged months ago. Jin welcomed J-Hope with a bouquet congratulating him on his latest milestone. Despite their global eminence, BTS members put their careers on hold to undertake the obligatory service. Although this broke the fans’ hearts, the group also earned the same fans’ respect for doing what’s expected of them despite…
Former LABOUM member, Yulhee, poured the beans on her life after divorce. On October 15, Yulhee appeared on TV Chosun’s trailer for the ‘Now Alone’ show. Yulhee finally spoke about her 5-year marriage that came to an end about 2 years ago. Yulhee was married to FTISLAND’s Choi Min Hwan in 2018 and have 3 children together. In the preview, Yulhee battles to hold back her tears as she answers some of the questions she has strived to keep from discussing for the last 2 years. An inquiry on whether she abandoned her children and chose to enjoy her life…