Author: Denise Coley
A recent photo of Sulli from her Instagram account @jelly_jilli. Before the controversies Born in Busan, South Korea on 29th March, 1994, Choi Jirin – better known by her stage name Sulli, first entered the entertainment industry as an eleven year-old child actress, starring as the young Princess Seonhwa of Silla in the SBS drama Ballad of Seodong. That same year, in 2005, the fourth grader passed an audition with mega South Korean entertainment agency – S.M. Entertainment, putting her on the path to her eventual debut with girl group F(x) in 2009. During her time with F(x), Sulli…
Berry Good’s leader, Yoo Taeha, has decided to depart the group following the expiration of her contract with JTG Entertainment. The news comes as a bit of a shock considering how Berry Good recently made a comeback with the Fantastic mini album and new single, “Oh Oh.” On May 27, 2019, Taeha announced her departure in an Instagram message written in both English and Korean. Dear fans, This is leader Taeha from Berry Good and I would like to share some news with you. First, Berry Good has come back after a long break and I want…
Trigger Warning: Post discusses content related to suicide. If you or someone you love needs help, see the information at the end of this post. Former KARA member, Goo Hara, is in the hospital following an alleged suicide attempt according to several media sources. The news comes after Goo, 28, posted a string of social media posts that caused fans to worry about her well-being on May 25. One of the posts simply said “Goodbye.” Other posts include one that reads, Acting as if I am not tired, when I am Acting as if I am not…
Do you have hair that looks like a burnt, wild haystack? Does it tangle and knot easily? Do you have split ends and frays? If any of these scenarios apply to you, then Elizavecca’s Cer-100 Collagen Protein hair treatment is a must-try! My hair easily falls under each of the categories mentioned above. Years of dying and straightening my hair along with using the wrong brush for my hair type has taken its toll, so my hair naturally looks like a desert-dried tumbleweed crossed with scarecrow straw. It’s seriously bad. I came across the Elizavecca Cer-100 treatment while trying to…
SATURDAY is a Korean girl group formed by SD Entertainment that made its official debut with “MMook JJi BBa” in July of 2018. The group currently consists of 7 members and their fandom is named SUNDAY. On December 3rd 2018, the group announced a special Christmas single To Sunday Christmas. This single album consisted of three tracks: All I Want for Christmas Is You (a cover of Mariah Carey), In Your Eyes and Kiss Me. On February 1st 2019, the second single Follow SATURDAY and was released on February 13 with the single WiFi as its title track. SATURDAY went through minor member changes, as…
On May 24, 2019, Pledis Entertainment announced that Pristin have decided to disband two years after their debut and ultimately breaking fans’ hearts. The group, who once had the moniker Pledis Girlz, were once considered one of the next “it” groups. They debuted March 21, 2017 with the single “Wee Woo” and the mini album Hi! Pristin. For weeks, fans have speculated that the group broke up once each member opened their own personal Instagram accounts. In a statement, Pledis Entertainment confirmed the disbandment. Hello. This is Pledis Entertainment. First, we sincerely thank fans who care for…
Zenith Media announced that their two-year-old girl group, LIPBUBBLE, disbanded. In a now deleted post, Zenith Media addressed the disbandment on the group’s fan café. Hello. This is Zenith Media Contents. We sincerely thank the LIPBUBBLE fans, Cooing, who have shown interest and generous love to LIPBUBBLE until now. We, Zenith Media Contents, promised to be together with the LIPBUBBLE members for a long time. However, because the thoughts and time of each of the members are valuable, we gathered the opinions of the members and decided on disbandment, although it seems sudden. During the process of LIPBUBBLE releasing…
Leo, Hyuk, Ken, and Hongbin have renewed their contracts with Jellyfish Entertainment! On May 24, 2019, Jellyfish Entertainment confirmed that the four VIXX members have renewed their contracts and will stay with the company. N, who is currently serving in the military, has not been involved with contract talks due to his service. Meanwhile, Ravi did not renew as he has established his own independent label. However, he will have a partnership with Jellyfish so he can continue VIXX activities. In a statement, Jellyfish addressed the resignings and Ravi’s plans. Hello. This is Jellyfish Entertainment. Four members of VIXX—Leo,…
Kcrush America K-Pop Top 30: April 2019
BIGBANG’s T.O.P will be returning from his mandatory military service one month early. Since January 26, 2018, he has been serving as a public service worker. Prior to this assignment, T.O.P was a conscripted policeman when he began his service February 2017. He lost his conscripted policeman role when allegations of marijuana use and a subsequent indictment surfaced during his service. T.O.P also spent some time in the hospital following an alleged accidental overdose. On May 21, 2019, the Yongsan District Office announced that T.O.P (Choi Seung Hyun) will be released from his service in July instead of August…
*Taiwan is officially called the Republic of China (ROC). *During the Ice Age 10,000, Taiwan was connected to China by a land bridge. *Taiwan became the first democratic republic in Asia. *The Portuguese “discovered” Taiwan in 1590 and named it “Ilha Formosa – Beautiful Island”. Prior to that, the Chinese referred to the island as “a mudball across the sea, not worthy of China.” -.- *Taiwan currently has the 21st-largest economy in the world. *Sun Yat-sen was a doctor, philosopher and Taiwan’s first president. His picture hangs at the parliament, schools, courthouses, and public buildings. It’s interesting to note that…
On May 17, 2019, Starship Entertainment announced that Boyfriend disbanded after eight years together. The agency posted the announcement and video on their Twitter page. The caption says We sincerely thank them for their passion and heart as proud artists of Starship. We will not forget all the moments we’ve had together.” [#BOYFRIEND] 스타쉽의 자랑스러운 아티스트로서 보여준 열정과 마음에 진심으로 감사드립니다. 함께했던 모든 순간들을 잊지 않겠습니다. 고맙습니다. FROM STARSHIP ENTERTAINMENT pic.twitter.com/MBuvbjBe9B — BOYFRIEND (@G_BoyFriend) May 17, 2019 Boyfriend, which consisted of members Kim Donghyun, Shim Hyunseong, Lee Jeongmin, Jo Youngmin, Jo Kwangmin, and No Minwoo, debuted May 26, 2011 with their single “Boyfriend.” Before Tasty and Crayon…
If you’re a fan of Monsta X and the Emmy-nominated Cartoon Network show We Bare Bears, you’re in luck! On May 27, 2019, Monsta X will appear on the “Panda’s Birthday” episode of We Bare Bears. This will mark the first time since the show debuted in 2015 that a K-Pop group has appeared in an episode even though K-Pop has been referenced periodically throughout the show’s four-season run. The appearance will also mark the first time a K-Pop group has been animated for an American cartoon. In the upcoming “Panda’s Birthday” episode, Ice Bear and Grizz…
On May 16, 2019, NH-EMG, U-KISS’ label, announced that Eli and Kiseop have decided to not renew their contracts. “The exclusive contracts of U-KISS members Eli and Kiseop with NH-EMG have expired, and the exclusive contracts with the Japanese agency Avex have also expired,” the company said. “Eli and Kiseop, who have been promoting as U-KISS members for a long time, discussed with the agency for a long time and decided not to renew their contracts.” “Of the U-KISS members who have time remaining in their contracts, Soohyun and Hoon enlisted in the Army and Marine Corps, respectively, and…
BG Entertainment’s male idol group, 14U, officially disbanded May 10, 2019 following reports that one group member was subject to favoritism. XSports News also reports that this member allegedly had sexual relations with a female official at the company which led to the member’s favoritism. In April 2019, 13, of the group’s 14 members terminated their contracts with BG Entertainment citing the unnamed member’s favoritism as the reason. “The members who left are apologetic to fans for the hurt this causes, so they have not been able to speak up. However, they’ll be sharing updates on social media while…
BTS Warm Up Cold, Rainy Chicago: A Non-ARMY Experience SETLIST 1. “Dionysus” 2. “Not Today” 3. “Outro: Wings” 4. Trivia: “Just Dance” (J-Hope Solo) 5. “Euphoria” (Jungkook Solo) 6. “Best of Me” 7. “Serendipity” (Jimin Solo) 8. “Trivia: Love” (RM Solo) 9. “Boy with Luv” 10. “Dope” 11. “Baepsae” 12. “Fire” 13. “Idol” 14. “Singularity” (V Solo) 15. “Fake Love” 16. “Trivia: Seesaw” (Suga Solo) 17. “Epiphany” (Jin Solo) 18. “The Truth Untold” 19. “Outro: Tear” 20. “Mic Drop” ENCORE 21. “Anpanman” 22. “So What” 23. “Make It Right” 24. “Mikrokosmos” On May 12, 2019, BTS performed their second…
Asian women are known to be more open about hair changes than women from the rest of the world. This may come as a surprise to many, but the Asian beauty and fashion department has become very influential and dominated by a large population. Asian women, defined by their extraordinary and unique skin and beauty routines are also pioneers in setting hair trends. Willing to experiment and try new things, some of the most popular Asian hair trends involve color. Most of the Asian women are born with exceptional dark silky hair which is naturally beautiful. However, as they love…
Mabanua is a multi-talented producer, singer and musician who has made his mark in the Japanese music industry and beyond. As a multi-instrumentalist, he has collaborated with the biggest artists in the J-pop music scene, as well as the Japanese underground during the last decade or so. He’s also well-known and acclaimed for creating music for various films, TV, and anime. His production catalogue boasts of over 100 songs, and has played at some of the main music festivals in Japan. You can find more about his past works here: http://mabanua.com/works/playlist/ Mabanua is also the drummer of the Japanese…
Korean beauty and fashion market are taking over the world. Apart from the US and European scene, Korean fashion is currently the trendiest one. The difference in culture brings different fashion orientation and styles that have become very popular over the last years. Every new season in the Korean fashion trends is extremely unique, introducing styles and trends that are unexpected and new to the other fashion markets. Korean designers are creating pieces that are edgy, with new tailoring and interesting color choices. The new Spring/Summer 2019 season brings new and fabulous trends in Korean fashion. The charm of Korean…
Korea doesn’t receive as much attention as other Asian countries like Japan or even China when it comes to real estate investment. With promising demographics and a GDP per capita that will surpass Japan’s in a couple of years, Korea has an interesting future ahead. // Hyosung Corporation is one of the biggest industrial conglomerates in South Korea. It owns multiple subsidiaries working in IT, trade, chemical industry, industrial machinery, and real estate. The company was founded in 1966 with a current annual revenue of around USD 17 billion. They have 25000+ employees, which is impressive. Mr. Hyeon…