Author: Denise Coley
If you’re a fan of BewhY, then you’re in for a treat starting January 2020! The rising rap star will embark on his second North American tour following the release of his The Movie Star album. He previously toured the U.S in 2017 during his The Blind Star Tour. BewhY, who is known for his appearances on Show Me the Money 4 and Show me the Money 5—where he was eventually crowned the winner—is an award-winning rapper. In 2016, he won a “Top Ten Artist” award at the Melon Music Awards, and he earned the “Best Rap Performance” award…
With 2019 coming to its end, we are leaving behind all of the great dramas of the year, in light of welcoming everything 2020 has to offer. And in case of K-dramas, it sure does offer a lot. Read along for a few of the 2020 projects you should definitely look forward to. From new blood to Webtoon adaptations and sequels, this list has something for everyone. New Dramas The game: Towards Midnight Genre: Mystery, Melodrama, Investigation Air date: First half of 2020 This upcoming MBS drama will have all of us mystery geeks excited. 2PM’s Taecyeon is…
The YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute talked with another alleged victim claiming 51-year-old singer, Kim Gun-Mo, assaulted her while she was a bar manager. Previously on the show, a woman came forward and stated Kim Gun-Mo sexually assaulted her. On December 10, 2019, Garo Sero Institute hosts, lawyer Kang Yong-Suk and former reporter Kim Yong-Ho, sat down with the second alleged victim as she discussed what happened with Kim Gun-Mo. According to the second woman, her assault took place on January 10, 2007. At that time, the woman stated she was a manager at an adult entertainment establishment. With…
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…
Popular veteran singer, Kim Gun-Mo, 51, has been accused of sexual assault. As shared on the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute, lawyer Kang Yong Suk and former reporter Kim Yong Ho stated that an anonymous woman came forward with allegations that Kim Gun-Mo assaulted her and forced her to perform oral sex at a Seoul-area entertainment bar. There are conflicting reports regarding if the bar is owned by Kim Gun-Mo or if it is an establishment not related to him. “Kim Gun Mo arrived alone at 1AM in a Batman t-shirt. He didn’t drink liquor but ordered soju to drink.…
Sportsmanship was on full display during the 2019 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games)! During the surfing competition December 6, 2019, the men’s longboard surfing semifinals took place at Monaliza Point, La Union in northern Philippines. While the competition took place, Typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy) made seas choppy, adding an extra layer of difficulty to the competition. During a one-on-one race with Indonesian surfer Arip Nurhidayat, fellow surfer Roger Casugay—who represents the Philippines—put personal glory aside to help his competition when Nurhidayat’s ankle leash broke, causing Nurhidayat to be swept into the waves. Casugay saw what happened, paddled back to Nurhidayat, and…
Is there trouble brewing between Pentagon’s Chinese member Yan An and Cube Entertainment? Some Universe (Pentagon’s fandom name) seem worried. Yan An, who is currently taking a break from activities due to unspecified health reasons, took to his Weibo account to express frustrations with Cube Entertainment and his desire to get back to work. As translated by @tinyjojin on Twitter, the post reads: I care very much about the unis who have always supported me and my team. Having your company has always been my motivation. You bring me happiness, so I also hope to return more happiness and…
Fans of Kang Daniel expressed concern after the rookie star posted alarming messages on social media recently. Since then, Kang’s independent label, Konnect Entertainment, announced that the 22-year-old will be taking a break from activities to take care of his mental health. On December 3, 2019, Kang, 22, posted messages on his fan café that caused worry among his fans. In them, he asked for someone to “please save” him while sharing that he, his family, and fans have been receiving hate and ridicule since his time in Wanna One. He continues by asking why it’s a crime for fans…
In 2020, the JYP Entertainment male group will embark on their first-ever world tour! Opportunities to see Stray Kids in concert are coming to U.S. cities near you! The “District 9: Unlock” tour’s U.S. leg will kick off in January 2020 and will stop at eight cities. January 29, 2020 New York, NY Hulu Theater Tickets TBA January 31, 2020 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre Tickets TBA February 2, 2020 Dallas, TX The Theatre at Grand Prairie Tickets TBA February 5, 2020 Chicago, IL Rosemont Theatre Tickets TBA February 7, 2020 Miami, FL Watsco Center Tickets TBA February 9,…
On December 2, 2019, former singers Jung Joon-Young and Choi Jonghun (FTIsland) received their sentences for gang rape and the distribution of molka. Since the announcement, both Jung and Choi, through their legal representatives, filed to have their sentences appealed. On December 4, 2019, Choi submitted his appeal to the Seoul Central District Court. He was originally sentenced to five years in prison, 80 hours of sexual violence rehabilitation, and employment restrictions that prevent him from working with minors. Then, on December 5, 2019, Jung also submitted his appeal. He originally received a six-year prison sentence and 80 hours…
On December 4, 2019, news circulated that MYNAME disbanded after eight years together. “We would like to sincerely thank the fans for showing their love and support for such a long time. We have ended activities as the group MYNAME, but we will continue to fully support the members as they strive to achieve greater growth in their respective fields,” H2 Media said. The quintet, which is known for the tracks “Message” and “Baby, I’m Sorry” have been active in Korea and Japan, but it is in Japan where they’ve experienced the most success. As they are still active…
Seoul, South Korea (December 4, 2019) – South Korea’s sensational boy band ATEEZ is ready to take the US by storm and meet their fans through their ATEEZ WORLD TOUR <The Fellowship>: Map The Treasure in the USA starting in Newark, New Jersey, on April 17, 2020. Once again, ATEEZ’s stateside concerts were initiated by fans who created a viral movement on www.mymusictaste.com, an online service that brings together music fans to request their favorite artist’s concert. KQ entertainment’s exceptional 8-members group set unprecedented records by selling out their first world tour The Expedition Tour and winning numerous…
Seoul’s Suseo Police are concluding their investigation into Cha In-Ha’s death. The 27-year-old rookie actor and Surprise U member was found dead in his home on December 3, 2019. His manager found Cha unresponsive. Fantagio confirmed the star’s passing in a statement. On December 4, police stated an autopsy will not be performed on the late actor as requested by his family. “We do not have any specific details to share regarding Cha In-Ha’s passing,” a police representative said. “We will not be performing an autopsy, per his family’s wishes. No will or final message was discovered at his…
Following the news of Cha In-Ha’s (Lee Jae-Ho) passing, Fantagio released a statement confirming the actor and Surprise U member’s passing. Hello, This is Fantagio. We feel devastated to deliver such heartbreaking and unfortunate news. On December 3, actor Cha In-Ha left our sides. We are truly heartbroken to deliver sad news to everyone who has sent lots of love and support to Cha In-Ha until now. We are filled with grief at this news that is still hard to believe. We earnestly ask for rumors to not be spread and for speculative reports to not be released…
On December 3, 2019, rookie actor Cha In Ha, who is also a member of the actor-idol group Surprise U, was found dead. His label, Fantagio, confirmed the police reports via a brief statement, but they did not offer much insight. “We were notified and are currently checking on the matter,” the company stated. Details surrounding the 27-year-old’s death have not been revealed yet, so cause of death, location, and time of death are currently unknown pending an investigation. Cha was active in the current MBC drama Love with Flaws. “We are trying to get an understanding of the…
On November 8, 2019, former 2NE1 member and leader CL departed YG Entertainment following the end of her exclusive contract with the company. Many praised the move as CL has been kept in the basement for too long with only sporadic rumblings here and there on the American music scene. However, CL will now be making her Korean comeback December 4, 2019 with her six-song project album In the Name of Love! According to Yonhap, two songs will be released from the album each week until the third week of December. In the Name of Love will be her…
Trigger Warning: Article discusses sexual assault and rape. Former singers Jung Joon-Young and Choi Jong-Hoon (FTISLAND) received their sentences for gang-rape and taking and distributing videos (molka) involving rape and other sexual acts. On November 29, 2019, Jung received a six-year prison sentence while Choi received a five-year prison sentence for their crimes. Both men will also have to undergo 80 hours of sexual violence treatment courses and have been banned from working with children according to the BBC. In Jung’s case, Judge Kang Seong-Soo, who presided the trials, stated that he raped women who were “drunk and unable…
If the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is an annual tradition in your home and you happen to be a K-Pop fan, you may have been surprised to see NCT-127 performing on the LEGO’s Brick-Changer float during the November 28, 2019 installment of the yearly event. NCT-127’s appearance delighted NCTizens as “Cherry Bomb” blasted from the LEGO float. The group waved and blew kisses to fans as they appeared to be soaking up the moment. i’m going to cry this is what they deserve yuta looks so freaking happy to be on that float and the way i can feel…
Former KARA member Kang Jiyoung will be making her return to the Korean acting scene soon! On December 2, 2019, Jiyoung signed with Key East Entertainment to resume activities in South Korea. Since 2014, Jiyoung has been active as an actress and singer in Japan where she and KARA had immense popularity during their collective runs. “After she moved from being a singer to being an actress in 2014, she has been stacking her filmography in Japan, starting from small roles all the way up to leading roles,” Key East Entertainment said. “We will be supporting her to the…
Thank you very much for taking the time out for a KCrush interview. Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers. Hello, I am a singer called Lee Laa Hee. It’s slightly embarrassing to say this myself, but since I cover so many different kinds of songs live, my fans call me the queen or goddess of live performances. However, I am just a singer who still has so much more to sing and have so many venues where I want to perform at. Singing is not a job for me, but it is what motivates me to live. I’ve…