Author: Denise Coley
Jasmine with Hines Ward Jasmine Cho is the Founder of Yummyholic, an online bakery specializing in edible art, and has been baking sweet treats for 20 years, receiving a number of awards including CREATOR of the Year, Small Business Community Champion, and the Women & Business Award along the way. She is also a 2019 TEDxPittsburgh speaker, and currently pursuing research with hopes to pioneer the nation’s first research-based and trauma-informed bake therapy program. We’d like to send out “a massive thank you” to Jasmine for this great interview and wish her all the best in her future endeavors. …
Coming off their magnificent 2018 breakout year, Momoland have had a relatively quiet 2019, which has been a shock to fans given the group’s mega-popular hits “Bboom Bboom” and “Baam.” This year, they’ve only released “I’m So Hot” in Korea and “Pinky Love” in Japan. However, since March 2019, there seems to be some issues within the group or between group members and Momoland’s company MLD Entertainment (formerly Dublekick Company) as members Daisy and Taeha have been noticeably absent from group promotions. MLD Entertainment has stated Daisy and Taeha have been on leave for “health and personal reasons.” Fans…
The 47th annual American Music Awards were held November 24, 2019 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. The awards show fêtes music artists and their contributions to the music scene during a given year. For this year’s awards, global K-Pop sensation BTS were nominated for three awards: Favorite Duo or Group Pop/Rock, Favorite Social Artist, and Tour of the Year. BTS took home each award! For Favorite Duo Group Pop/Rock, BTS beat out the Jonas Brothers and Panic! At the Disco. For this award, BTS became the first non-English speaking group to be nominated for and won the…
Fans of the Asian celebrity community suffered another loss November 27, 2019. Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model Godfrey Gao (Gao Yixiang), 35, died Wednesday after collapsing during the filming of Chase Me, a popular Chinese reality TV show that involves celebrities competing against each other and regular people in a variety of athletic challenges. Chase Me producers released a statement addressing the situation, stating Gao “suddenly fell down to the ground while running, medical staff treated him on the spot, he was then rushed to hospital for treatment.” According to Jetstar Entertainment, Gao’s agency, Gao was rushed to the hospital following…
On November 25, 2019, police concluded their investigation into singer and actress Goo Hara’s passing. During the press conference, police provided some more details regarding the 28-year-old’s passing and concluded there was no foul play. Speaking to the media, Commissioner Lee Yong Pyo of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said, “Yesterday [Sunday November 24, 2019] around 6 pm, Goo Hara’s housekeeper discovered her. Based on an on-site inspection and testimony from her family, there are no suspicions of a crime.” Later, Commissioner Lee added, “The housekeeper had maintained a close relationship with Goo Hara for a long time. She…
We’re bringing you an interview from Korean fashion designer, Han Chul Lee, who creates fantastic fashion for men. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Han for offering his precious time for this great interview. *Thank you very much for your time. Please introduce yourself and your brand Han Chul Lee. Hello, I majored in Art at Hongik University then went onto SADI (Samsun Art & Design Institute) to study fashion design. I then worked as a women’s wear designer for the brand Time, then from 2011, studied for a degree in menswear at the Royal College…
We’re happy to release another fashion-related interview with a very artisic fashion designer in Korea. We would like to thank Mr. Choi Chung-hoon for offering his precious time for this interview and we wish him all the best in all his endeavors. Please introduce yourself and your brand to our readers. DOUCAN is a reinterpretation of the beauty of nature, light, various objects in an oriental fantasy-like way by myself, fashion designer Choi Chung-hoon. I graduated from Studio Bercot in France and has worked for fashion brands like Kenzo, Chanel, Givenchy and many others. DOUCAN was launched in…
Following the shocking news that singer and actress Goo Hara, 28, passed away November 24, 2019, her Japanese agency*, Production Ogi, and her family have opted to hold a private funeral and memorial service. Both parties have also decided that a fans and media memorial will be set up in Hara’s honor. “Fans and members of the press will be able to pay their respects to [Hara] in Hall 1 at St. Mary’s Funeral Hall in the Gangnam District starting from 3 p.m. today to midnight on November 27,” Production Ogi stated. The company added, “In accordance with the wishes…
The K-Pop and J-Pop world lost another star as Goo Hara (KARA) was found dead this evening in her home. Hara was found unconscious at her private residence at 6pm KST Sunday November 24, 2019 according to the Gangnam Police Department. Production Ogi, Hara’s Japanese agency, released a statement confirming the news following the discovery. Hello. We are here to deliver tragic and unfortunate news. Family members and friends of Goo Hara are deeply shocked and anxious at the moment. Therefore, we earnestly request that you refrain from writing speculative articles and spreading rumors. In addition, we ask the…
Another B.A.P member has found a new home! Jongup, B.A.P’s dancer and vocalist, has signed an exclusive contract with The Groove Company. Jongup and The Groove Company announced the relationship November 21, 2019. “Jongup has unlimited potential when it comes to dancing, singing, producing, and many other areas, so we’re happy to be signing an exclusive contact with him. Please give Jongup your love and anticipation as he grows as a solo artist,” the company said in a statement. In his statement, Jongup said, “I am greeting you as solo artist Jongup. I hope to greet you in the…
On December 2, 2019, Starlight will bid adieu to a second VIXX member as Leo is set to enlist as a public service worker. Jellyfish Entertainment announced the news in a statement. Hello, this is Jellyfish Entertainment. We would like to inform you about VIXX Leo’s military enlistment. VIXX Leo will begin serving in public service on December 2. Leo has been suffering from panic disorder and depression since 2013, and has tried to overcome it through medication, but inevitably, he was declared to serve as a public service worker. Other details about this are private, and we…
TS Entertainment finally released a statement regarding Taeseon and Wooyeop’s abuse claims. Instead of directly addressing the allegations, TS Entertainment opted to blame Wooyeop and his brief relationship with a TS Entertainment employee for why TRCNG have struggled to have comebacks. In addition to their own denials, TS Entertainment also recruited the parents of the eight remaining TRCNG members to speak out against Taeseon and Wooyeop. On November 20, 2019, the Korean news site Sports World published information TS Entertainment shared regarding Wooyeop’s private life. In their claims, TS Entertainment revealed some details regarding Wooyeop’s dating life and stated…
We always make it our mission to bring you interesting interviews from people who have unique stories to tell. We interviewed the talented Park Yeram, who goes by the name Mareykrap. Here, you can find about how she attained the unique pseudonym, how and why she became an artist and so much more. We’d like to wish Ms. Park a very big thank you for the great interview, and hope our readers will love reading and getting to know more about the amazing artist. Thank you for taking the time out for a KCrush interview. Please introduce yourself…
TS Entertainment faces more allegations of wrongdoing now that TRCNG’s Taeseon and Wooyeop have announced they’ve filed a lawsuit against the company for abuse. On November 18, 2019, Taeseon and Wooyeop, through their lawyer, Jung Ji Suk, announced their lawsuit plans along with the allegations against TS Entertainment. Jung, who is part of the Namkang Law & IP Firm, said in a statement: TS Entertainment boy group TRCNG’s members Jo Wooyeop and Yang Taeseon sent a certification of contents to the agency on November 4, 2019 to notify the termination of their exclusive contracts, and they filed criminal…
Kcrush K-Pop Top 30: October 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iq3GawSOSE&feature=youtu.be WOW! Y’all really voted well this month. While the #1 song won by ten votes within the last two days of the voting period, the top three flip-flopped A LOT. It was close with only two votes separating numbers two and three. From there, only one vote separated them from spots four and five. With that said, the top five actually toppled the other 25 by a landslide, so it’s clear voters knew what they wanted! We hope November is just as exciting! We also hope the voting for the K-Pop…
As many of you know, one of our goals is to reach out and interview people who have unique and inspiring stories to tell. Camilla is the only Danish person that I’ve ever come across, so I was personally very intrigued to hear about how she first became interested in Asian culture, her work exchange in Korea, her interests and so on. We’d like to thank Camilla for this great interview and wish her all the luck for her future. Would you please briefly introduce yourself to our readers? My name’s Camilla, I’m a 24-year-old, freelance artist, part-time…
The singer Kang Sung Hoon from the first-generation K-pop idol group Sechs Kies is holding a free fan meeting at the end of the month. On November 2nd, he announced a fan meeting event to be held on November 30th. Fans have been able to apply for seats from the day after the announcement. The event is the first in a long while, mainly because the singer has been involved in several legal issues. Kang made his debut in 1997 as the main vocal of Sechs Kies, an all-male dance music band whose popularity was second only to H.O.T. After…
GreatGuys (멋진녀석들) consists of 9 members: Jae I, Horyeong, Haneul, Daun, Donghwi, Dongin, Hwalchan, Uiyeon, Baekgyeol. Great Guys debuted on August 25, 2017, under DNA Entertainment. Thank you for taking the time out for a KCrush interview. Would you please introduce yourselves to our readers? Jae I (Charming Guy): My name is Jae I, and I am the team’s leader and main dancer. Horyeong (Reliable Guy): Hello, I am Horyeong, the vocalist and the second oldest one of GreatGuys. Haneul (Nice Guy): Hello, I am Haneul, and I am the sub-vocalist. Daun (Lucky Guy): Hi, I am the…
Fashion Designer Park Younhee’s first brand Greedilous was launched in 2009; it is a global fusion of futuristic and geometric graphics and fashion. With her training in fashion and industrial design, Park came to be called the Queen of Prints: Her collections are based on changing patterns and their sensitivity, and completed by strong visual silhouettes. Greedilous has grown into a global brand beloved by national and international celebrities, and after its launch, has taken part in different exhibitions around the world, and has buyers in the U.S., Hong Kong, China, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, France… We would like to thank…
*India is the second most populous country in the world. *India is also the largest democracy and the seventh largest country in the world. *The word ‘India’ is derived from the river Indus, which is a valley that people settled in thousands of years ago. *There is only one time zone in India. *The British Raj, or British rule, lasted from 1858 to 1947, while India has never attacked any country. *Calculus, Trigonometry, Algebra and Yoga originated from India. *The first mining of diamonds started in India. *Chess was invented in India before the 6th century AD. *Indian Lotus is its…