Author: Denise Coley
BLACKPINK’s North American leg of their BLACKPINK 2019 World Tour in Your Area has been announced! On February 12, 2019, Powerhouse and Goldenvoice announced they are bringing BLACKPINK to North America in an email sent to Powerhouse subscribers. In the email, it was announced that automaker Kia are sponsors for the tour set to start April 17 in Los Angeles. The announcement comes on the heels of a week of exciting announcements for U.S. BLINKS (BLACKPINK fans). On February 12, the YG Entertainment girl group appeared on Good Morning America. The group also appeared on The Late Show with Stephen…
Former Wonder Girls member and current solo artist Sunmi will embark on a world tour starting February 2019. The tour includes stops in Asia and North America. View this post on Instagram 2019 선미 THE 1ST WORLD TOUR ‘WARNING’ – 서울 티켓 오픈 안내] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s over, get away out of my face But, the show must go on ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 선미의 WARNING MESSAGE, 2019년 2월에 여러분을 찾아갑니다. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ::2019 선미 THE 1ST WORLD TOUR ‘WARNING’ – 서울 티켓 오픈:: ➤ 일시 : 2019년 02월 24일 (일) ➤ 장소 : 예스24 라이브홀 ➤ 티켓 오픈 : 2019년 01월 22일…
While they survived the seven-year curse, Star Empire Entertainment announced that after nine years together, 9Muses (sometimes stylized as Nine Muses) will disband following their fan-meet February 24 at Hansung University Nacsanguan. On February 11, 2019, Star Empire released the following statement. Hello, this is Star Empire. We talked for a long time with the Nine Muses members because of various reasons such as their contract coming to an end, and we have ultimately decided to end their group promotions. We apologize to MINE, who have been waiting for a while. On February 14th, 2019 at noon KST, they will…
For this article, I chose to list 6 Korean businesswomen based on their specialty, level of expertise and success, who currently operate in diverse fields of businesses. Most of the females listed here are well-known in Korea, some more so than others, but each have a unique story to tell regarding their business ventures. It’d be fair to claim that Republic of Korea is a small country with staggeringly number of both seasoned and budding entrepreneurs. However, in this modern time and age, it is very also unfortunate to learn that the male gender tends to lead, own or dominate…
The trend of preferring fur babies over human ones is taking root fast in the South Korean peninsula. More Korean singles are said to go for pets, especially dogs, rather than engaging in relationships for the sole purpose of fulfilling the supreme human role; filling the earth. In the previous decades, bearing children not just a role but a show of vitality for the couple, which was also associated with status within the society. For the millennials, the pet-caring aspect that started out as a hobby has turned into a pet-parenting fad, perceived as a vital element in family creation…
Dasik (which refers to tea and food) is a Korean traditional pressed dessert – a bite-size version of Hangwa that is consumed with tea. The sweet Korean confection boasts of a very unique and distinguished flavor that blends extremely well with honey and other often-used ingredients like pine pollen, fruit, black sesame, chestnut and soybean. The dough which is completed by being pressed into Dasik molds usually display various decorations of symbols, birds, flowers or writings carved on them, consisting of diverse colors. Dasik was first introduced to Korea, roughly 1,600 years ago from India when Buddhism was introduced. So, the…
Former Infinite member Hoya (real name Lee Howon), who is currently a solo artist and actor under Glorious Entertainment, began his mandatory military service February 7, 2019. On February 5, Hoya shared a handwritten letter on his fan café addressed to HOLY (his fan club) with the announcement. The letter reads: To HOLY Hello, this is Hoya. It’s already been a month since 2019 began, and the Lunar New Year is just around the corner. Are you having a good holiday? It’s been nine years since I debuted. Time flies, doesn’t it? I think my 20s were so full…
Fans of BLACKPINK and iKON will have their chances to see their bias groups perform state-side. BLACKPINK to Perform on GMA, The Late Show, Coachella BLACKPINK, who are in the middle of the first leg of their BLACKPINK 2019 World Tour in Your Area, will be in New York City February 12, 2019 to appear on Good Morning America (GMA). In a tweet, GMA confirmed the appearance. GMA airs from 7am-9am across all time zones. Following the news that BLACKPINK would appear on GMA, news circulated that the quartet will also appear on The Late Show with Stephen…
Woollim Entertainment and Infinite announce that the group will be making a comeback in February. It will be the group’s first comeback since January 2018. Woollim confirmed the comeback January 31, 2019. “INFINITE will make a comeback as a full group in February. Their comeback title track ‘Clock’ was previously revealed during the group’s year-end fan meeting. However, we have not determined specific promotion plans or an official release date. We ask for your anticipation.” On February 6, 2019, Woollim released a teaser image for “Clock” that states the digital single will be released February 13, 2019. Infinite said the…
As a fan of bubble foam hair color, I’m always excited when someone recommends a brand to try, especially since I’m constantly changing my hair color. I prefer bubble foam because it’s gentle, and it often doesn’t have that awful hair dye scent. My usual go-to is the Kao Prettia brand, but it’s getting harder to find stateside, and when I do find it, I have to wait forever for shipping, and the price third-party sellers charge has gotten ridiculous, so I had to wave goodbye to my favorite brand. Upon a friend’s recommendation, the *Chang-Po bubble foam hair color…
Miss A in a promo photo from their official Facebook page @saymissa. From Left to right: Jia, Fei, Suzy and Min. Birth of a sizzling quartet The four-member female Kpop group Miss A, was formed in 2010 under JYP Entertainment and comprised two Chinese members – Fei and Jia as well as two South Korean members, Suzy and Min. The quartet’s sexy dance choreography and catchy debut song ‘Bad Girl Good Girl’ from their debut single album ‘Bad but Good’ quickly drew the attention of audiences, catapulting them to the top spot on the well known music show KBS…
It appears that the pressure of being a first-year Yale student isn’t affecting 19-year-old Nathan Chen’s skating prowess. Chen won his third U.S National figure skating title Sunday January 27, 2019 following a stunning free program set to Woodkid’s “Land of All.” Chen is the first skater since Johnny Weir in 2006 to win Nationals three consecutive years. Earlier in the day, Chen opted to change his costuming for the program following a wardrobe issue. Clad in black, Chen landed four quad jumps, three of which earned him 47 points before he even reached the halfway point in his…
Claims Six male idol trainees who participated in season two of Mnet’s Produce 101 have come forward with allegations that a female entertainment company CEO and her younger sister sexually assaulted them. The unnamed trainees claim the 53-year-old CEO and her sister, a company investor, touched them inappropriately and made sexual advances while they and four other trainees, two of which who are minors, were at a Tokyo Restaurant September 28, 2018. The trainees, CEO, and her sister-in-law were in Japan for promotional activities. One of the trainees stated, “At the restaurant, the CEO and her younger sibling touched, molested,…
Seungri finally released a statement surrounding the Club Burning Sun controversy. In his February 2, 2019 Instagram message, Seungri wrote: Hello. This is Seungri. I first want to bow my head and sincerely apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable or was worried due to the recent incident and controversy related to me. Because of this incident, the last few days have been like an unbearable nightmare, and I was flustered as to where and how I should begin talking about this. I am sorry for my delayed official statement and apology. I was dissuaded by people around me that a…
Boys Over Flowers is a 2009 Korean drama based on Japanese shōjo manga Hana Yori Dango, created by Yoko Kamio. It is also the
Reminder: The situation with this story is fluid and changes constantly. Kcrush America is trying to stay on top of the story as it develops. In addition to the sexual assault claims, Club Burning Sun, a club formerly owned by BIGBANG’s Seungri, is now under suspicion of drug use according to KBS News 9. On January 30, 2019, KBS News 9 reports that drugs were administered in Club Burning Sun’s VIP room. A former employee appeared on the show and briefly spoke about it. “It’s an open secret,” the former employee said. “I have clearly heard officers discuss marijuana here and that they’ve…
Ever heard the phrase ‘you are that which you eat’? Just as you watch the foods you intake for weight loss and health purposes, choosing a particular diet impacts your skin’s wellbeing. For most cultures, the nutritional value of each meal is not of importance, especially the breakfast session which may include a cup of water, or sugar-filled coffee. Nonetheless, some cultures do exercise nutritional balance although they tend to engage in meals with a single dominating nutritional element, especially proteins. A typical Korean meal –rice, soup, and side dishes- includes various nutritional elements such as proteins. The…
Trigger warning attached for those sensitive to issues of sexual assault. Club Burning Sun, a Seoul nightclub owned by BIGBANG’s Seungri, faces allegations that female patrons have been drugged and sexually assaulted by staffers. However, Burning Sun refutes the claims and submitted their own story and evidence regarding the incident. In December 2018, video surfaced that allegedly shows a drugged female patron being dragged off by a guard. She grabs a computer in attempt to get someone to ostensibly assist her, but she is ignored. Following the alleged episode, the unidentified female tried to report the incident to the…
Nissin, a company known for their ramen noodles, found themselves in hot water recently. The company recently pulled their “Hungry to Win” ad featuring anime versions of tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori. The ad, which is based on the anime The Prince of Tennis by Takeshi Konomi, features Osaka and Nishikori in an epic tennis game. While featuring the stars in the ads make sense—Nissin sponsors both athletes and Osaka is a brand ambassador—the issue lies in how Nissin lightened Osaka’s hair and skin to make her look almost Caucasian instead of embracing her Haitian-Japanese background. Because of her portrayal…
The Australian Open marked the dawn of a new tennis era this past weekend. Naomi Osaka, a 21-year-old who is of Haitian-Japanese descent, beat former world number one and two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova. Osaka’s win is her second Grand Slam title and propelled to the top spot in tennis’ world rankings. A year ago, she ranked 72nd in the world. “I felt like I was in a state of shock through the entire trophy presentation,” Osaka said. Osaka stormed her way to victory following an abysmal start to her match against Kvitova. After a break between matches, Osaka defeated her…