Articles by Staff Reporter

More News

• Super Junior Heechul and Momo of Twice Reportedly Dating

  After the Allegedly dating of Twice Leader Ji Hyo and Kang Daniel, member Momo of Twice and Super Junior Member Hee Chul reportedly dating.

  August 06, 2019 12:08 AM EDT

• YoonA and Jo Jung Suk’s ‘E.X.I.T’ is a Certified Blockbuster Hit

  Hallyu stars YoonA and Jo Jung Suk’s first-ever movie team-up proved to be a huge hit! According to the Korean Film Council, their disaster-comedy film “E.X.I.T.” topped the local box office on the week of its release.

  August 05, 2019 05:08 AM EDT

• Source Music, Now a Subsidiary of Big Hit Entertainment

  Record label Source Music, home to girl group GFRIEND, is now a subsidiary of Big Hit Entertainment — the agency behind K-pop superstars BTS and monster rookie group TXT. In a statement, Big Hit said that the driving force behind them acquiring the company is their “shared philosophy” when it comes to managing and promoting their artists.

  August 05, 2019 05:08 AM EDT

• Far From Waning: Tiffany Young’s Shines in New Song, ‘Magnetic Moon’

  Tiffany Young -- who just turned 30 last August 1 -- showed that her talent and beauty is far from waning with the release of her newest single called “Magnetic Moon.” The hooking lo-fi pop tune dropped midnight after her birthday, aptly capping off a celebration with a musical track that showcases not only her glamorous vocals but also her songwriting and composing chops.

  August 05, 2019 05:08 AM EDT

• EXO-SC Hangs Out with their Adorable Doggos Vivi and Toben on "My Little Television 2"

  It's not often that we see Chanyeol and Sehun having fun in front of the camera with their beloved pups, Toben and Vivi, which was why when they guested at the pet variety show My Little Television for the first time, EXO-Ls didn't let the day pass to witness the two fluffy celebrity pets playing around with their owners.

  August 02, 2019 11:08 PM EDT

• WINNER's Lead Vocalist Kim Jin Woo Released His1st Solo Debut Teaser Photos

  Winner Kim Jin Woo surprises his fans with his first-ever solo debut with his fierce yet alluring teaser photo with the caption “Upcoming August Issue”. YG Entertainment confirmed that Winner member Kim Jin Woo is preparing for his solo debut. However, the schedule of his album released has not yet announced.

  August 02, 2019 10:08 PM EDT

• ‘Room Shaker’: Ailee Returns with a Unique Sound

  Acclaimed K-pop soloist Ailee returns with a bang! In her second full-length offering called “butterFLY” — led by the track “Room Shaker” — she showcases a unique sound that veers away from her usual musical repertoire.

  July 17, 2019 10:07 AM EDT

• Uee is Now an Exclusive Talent of King Entertainment

  K-pop idol-turned-actress Uee has officially inked an exclusive contract with King Entertainment. Confirming this news on July 5, the agency said in a statement that they have “entered into an important relationship” with the award-winning actress, praising her for “adamantly building her filmography with her impressive acting ability.”

  July 17, 2019 10:07 AM EDT

• Big Hit Entertainment’s Chief Brand Officer is a Former SM Entertainment Creative Director

  Big Hit Entertainment is tapping the expertise and innovativeness of K-pop industry executive Min Hee Jin, a former creative director and board member of SM Entertainment. Taking the role of Chief Brand Officer (CBO), Hee Jin will lead the rebranding efforts of the agency, best known for forming and managing K-pop global superstars BTS.

  July 15, 2019 12:07 PM EDT

• BTS at Wembley Concert

  BTS ‘s RM showed his support for soccer player Son Heung Min during their Wembley Concert. BTS had proven how immense their popularity is even being able to perform in Wembley stadium, having their performance televised live for the world to see.

  July 15, 2019 12:07 PM EDT

• The Ladies of Mamamoo ‘Wow’ Fans with their ‘Search: WWW’ Soundtrack

  Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa — the talented, versatile ladies of girl group quartet Mamamoo — are impressing K-drama fans with their newest recording, “Wow.” The engaging pop tune is the most recent song be released as the soundtrack of the tvN drama, “Search: WWW.”

  July 10, 2019 11:07 AM EDT

• BTS Reigns Over Music Charts with ‘BTS World’ Soundtrack Album

  Superstar boyband BTS has just released their own mobile game, BTS World, and with it comes a soundtrack album that gave them another chart-topping musical project. In an official announcement made by Korea’s Gaon Chart, it was revealed that the record debuted atop the album chart during the June 23-29 period.

  July 10, 2019 11:07 AM EDT

• BIGBANG’s T.O.P. Finishes Military Service, Expresses Deep Gratitude for Fans

  T.O.P. took to Instagram to appreciate the VIPs (BIGBANG’s fandom) who were his source of strength while he was finishing his military service. The BIGBANG member, who first started his mandatory enlistment as a police officer in February 2017, has already been discharged last July 6, Saturday.

  July 10, 2019 11:07 AM EDT

• ATEEZ Shines Anew with their Performance MV of ‘Aurora’

  K-pop octet ATEEZ — composed of Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho — has once again put their musical and dancing chops on the spotlight as they released the performance version of their “Aurora” music video.The melodious song is part of their latest EP, “Treasure EP.3: One to All.”

  July 10, 2019 11:07 AM EDT

• Veteran Actress Jeon Mi Sun, Suffering From Depression, Dies at 48

  The Korean entertainment industry is mourning over the death of veteran actress Jeon Mi Sun, 48 (50 in Korean age), who was found dead in a hotel room in Jeonju, North Jeolla province on June 29. Mi Sun was in the city for the staging of the play, “3 Days and 2 Nights with my Mother.”

  July 03, 2019 08:07 PM EDT

• EXO’s D.O. Joins the Army, Unveils New Solo Single

  The time has come for D.O. to bid his temporary goodbye! On July 1, the K-pop idol finally began his mandatory military enlistment, making him the second EXO member to do so after Xiumin.

  July 03, 2019 08:07 PM EDT

• Beyond Kpop: 3 Hyperlocal Music Genres That Made Waves Around the World

  Beyond Kpop: 3 Hyperlocal Music Genres That Made Waves Around the World Different countries have different tastes in pretty much everything, no matter if it's food, sports, clothing, entertainment, humor or music.

  July 02, 2019 10:07 AM EDT

• Sulli Drops ‘Goblin,’ Her First Solo Single Since Leaving f(x)

  Former f(x) member Sulli has released her debut single four years since leaving the K-pop outfit. Launched via SM Entertainment, the singer dropped “Goblin” on June 29, a mellow pop track wherein the narrator candidly talks about how she thinks others perceive her.

  July 01, 2019 03:07 PM EDT

• I.O.I Rep: The Girl Group’s Reunion is in the Works

  After months of speculations -- with sources denying them in previous statements -- the reunion of girl group I.O.I. is confirmed to be in the works.

  June 29, 2019 03:06 PM EDT

• South Club's Nam Tae Hyun Reportedly Edit Out at MBC's Video star

  Nam Tae Hyun is caught in a hiatus after allegedly cheating on his then-girlfriend, Jang Jae In. He wrote a handwritten letter for his fans and to all involved saying how sorry he is.

  June 29, 2019 03:06 PM EDT

• SEVENTEEN Announces Sophomore World Tour, ‘Ode To You’

  Carats all over the globe have one great reason to celebrate - K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN has recently announced they will be having a world tour, kicking off in August of this year.

  June 29, 2019 03:06 PM EDT

• ‘Train To Busan’ Sequel Unveils Cast: Kang Don Won, Lee Jung Hyun, and More

  Yeon Sang-Ho, the director of "Train To Busan," will be back on the big screen to thrill the audience once more with the adrenaline-inducing sequel to his 2016 blockbuster hit.

  June 29, 2019 01:06 PM EDT

• B.I. Denies Drug Usage but Withdraws From iKON

  Controversies about drugs are circulating the entertainment industry for quite some time and B.I. from iKon is included in the list of rumoured drug abuser. Let us see what his statements are with regards to the issue.

  June 29, 2019 01:06 PM EDT

• Super Junior's Yesung's Solo Comeback

  After two years, this will be the next solo comeback of Super Junior's Yesung since the release of his second mini-album named "Spring falling". He will be releasing his 3rd mini-album called "pink magic". It is unusual with his previous balled artist style because he is portraying a bright, playful and naughty image for his upcoming solo comeback.

  June 28, 2019 03:06 PM EDT

• TWICE Achieves Fifth MV to Reach 300 Million Views With "What Is Love?"

  The K-pop girl group's song "What Is Love?" was launched on April 9, 2018 as the title track for their album of the same title. It has said to reach 300 million views! Seems like they are surely a fan favorite.

  June 28, 2019 03:06 PM EDT

• ATEEZ Brings "The Expedition Tour" to Australia

  Mark your calendars Australian ATINY! ATEEZ is coming to you. On January 24, 2019, ATEEZ announced their first-ever tour, with March tour dates in the United States. On February 20, they revealed the tour dates for Europe.

  June 28, 2019 03:06 PM EDT

• Winner Discloses Plans From 2019

  WINNER plans to release another album this year. People cannot wait to hear what these group has in store for them.

  June 28, 2019 03:06 PM EDT

• Jung In Sun and Yoon Shi Yoon in an Upcoming Suspense Drama

  Jung In Sun, Yoon Shi Yoon to pair up in upcoming tvN drama. It is entitled "Pyschopath Diary" and it is a thriller/suspense drama. What could be the plot of the story? Let us go find out.

  June 28, 2019 03:06 PM EDT

• SM Stans Looked Forward to the Tentative Schedule of SM's Major Artists

  Fans of the one of the "Big 3 Entertainment Agencies", SM Entertainment, started to rejoice when the well-known research center in South Korea, the Mirae Asset Daewoo Co., published their assumption and tentative schedule of the company's major artists.

  June 27, 2019 02:06 PM EDT

• Bora, Soyu, and Dasom Celebrate SISTAR's 9Th Anniversary

  Three former SISTAR members celebrated their group's ninth year. Bora, Soyu and Dasom post pictures of them on instagram and fans cannot hide their excitement with the mini celebration their idols did.

  June 27, 2019 02:06 PM EDT