Wednesday, March 31, 2021

JTBC clarifies issues vs drama ‘Snowdrop’; to change name of Jisoo’s character

JTBC clarifies issues vs drama ‘Snowdrop’; to change name of Jisoo’s character: Snowdrop” stars Jung Hae-in and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo (Instagram) As opposition continues against the yet to be released Korean drama “Snowdrop” that will star Jung Hae-in and K-pop group BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, TV channel JTBC has issued another statement to clarify issues surrounding the project. A p

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

BTS finally speaks about #StopAsianHate: We faced discrimination too

BTS finally speaks about #StopAsianHate: We faced discrimination too: BTS (Twitter) K-pop superstars and Grammy nominee BTS finally spoke about the #StopAsianHate and #StopAAPIHate campaign aiming to stop violence against Asians that has been going on in the US. BTS have joined other K-pop stars, celebrities and leaders in denouncing hate and violence against As

Monday, March 29, 2021

#EXO’s #Chanyeol enlists in the military

EXO’s Chanyeol enlists in the military: EXO’s Chanyeol (Instagram) K-pop boy band EXO member Park Chanyeol has enlisted in the Korean military on March 29 to fulfill his mandatory duty as a citizen. The 28-year-old singer and actor entered a military camp to undergo four weeks of basic military training before he serves as an active

International fans sign petition to bring cancelled K-drama ‘Joseon Exorcist’ to #Netflix

International fans sign petition to bring cancelled K-drama ‘Joseon Exorcist’ to Netflix: (Clockwise from top) Jang Dong-yoon in ‘Joseon Exorcist,’ ‘Mr. Queen,’ and ‘Snowdrop’ stars BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Jung Hae-in (Twitter, Instagram) International fans have signed an online petition to bring the drama “Joseon Exorcist” to Netflix after its airing was cancelled in Korea due to accus

Friday, March 26, 2021

Korean drama ‘Joseon Exorcist’ cancelled after 2 episodes due to history distortion

Korean drama ‘Joseon Exorcist’ cancelled after 2 episodes due to history distortion: Korean actor Jang Dong-yoon as Prince Chungnyung in 'Joseon Exorcist' (Instagram)  The Korean drama "Joseon Exorcist" has been permanently cancelled by TV channel SBS just after two episodes after it received severe criticisms from viewers over history distortion and use of Chinese props. "Jos

Thursday, March 25, 2021

#BTS brings highest rating for TV show ‘You Quiz on the Block’

BTS brings highest rating for TV show ‘You Quiz on the Block’: BTS with 'You Quiz on the Block' hosts show hosts Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho (Instagram) Korean TV talk and quiz show “You Quiz on the Block” garnered the highest rating in its history courtesy of K-pop superstars BTS. BTS members were the sole guests on the TV show on its 99th episode on March

NU’EST to ‘Romanticize’ in comeback album

NU’EST to ‘Romanticize’ in comeback album: NU’EST (Twitter) K-pop boy band NU’EST will be making their comeback next month with a new and second studio album. The five-member idol group composed of JR, Aron, Baekho, Minhyun and Ren will release their new album “Romanticize” on April 19. NU’EST announced the upcoming album on social

EXO member Chanyeol’s film ‘The Box’ dislodges ‘Minari’ to premiere at No. 1 in Korea

EXO member Chanyeol’s film ‘The Box’ dislodges ‘Minari’ to premiere at No. 1 in Korea: EXO, Chanyeol, The Box K-pop boy band EXO member Chanyeol’s new movie premiered at No. 1 at the Korean box office and ended the 21-day winning streak of the Oscar-nominated film “Minari.” According to the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), Chanyeol’s “The Box” sold 29,274 tickets on opening day on

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Ex-Stray Kids’ Kim Woojin comments on past rumor, solo debut

Ex-Stray Kids’ Kim Woojin comments on past rumor, solo debut: Kim Woojin (10x Entertainment) Singer Kim Woojin, former member of K-pop boy band Stray Kids, shared his feelings regarding the sexual harassment accusation. Woojin debuted in Stray Kids in 2018 and left the group in October 2019. In September last year, he was accused of sexual harassment.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé tops Billboard Global 200, Billboard Global Excl. US charts #CongratulationsROSÉ

BLACKPINK’s Rosé tops Billboard Global 200, Billboard Global Excl. US charts: BLACKPINK’s Rosé (Instagram) K-pop girl group BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s “On The Ground” topped the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. US charts dated March 27. On Billboard Global 200, “On The Ground” tallied at No. 1 with with 92.1 million streams and 29,000 copies sold worldwide from M

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Celebrities, K-pop stars, leaders condemn attacks on Asians in US: #StopAsianHate

Celebrities, K-pop stars, leaders condemn attacks on Asians in US: #StopAsianHate: (Clockwise from top left) US President Joe Biden, US Vice President Kamala Harris, Eric Nam, Jay Park, CL, Jeremy Lin, P1Harmony and Epik High’s Tablo (Instagram, Twitter, GoFundMe) From US President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris to celebrities and K-pop stars, people are condemning the

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

BTS on failing to win Grammy: Disappointed but ‘no worries’; proud to perform, be nominated

BTS on failing to win Grammy: Disappointed but ‘no worries’; proud to perform, be nominated: BTS discussing the Grammy Awards on their V Live broadcast on March 15 (Screenshot from BTS video) K-pop superstars BTS said they felt disappointed when they failed to win at the 63rd Grammy Awards but assured fans that they were okay and that they were very proud that they were nominated and per

Monday, March 15, 2021

Fans accuse Grammys of racism after BTS fail to win Best Pop Duo/Group award: ‘#scammys’

Fans accuse Grammys of racism after BTS fail to win Best Pop Duo/Group award: ‘#scammys’: BTS (Big Hit Entertainment)  K-pop superstars BTS failed to win their first Grammy Award and incensed BTS ARMYs accused the show of being racist. BTS were nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their hit song “Dynamite” at the 63rd Grammy Awards and fans were expecting them to win gi

Sunday, March 14, 2021

BTS and other Koreans at the Grammys

BTS and other Koreans at the Grammys: BTS and soprano Jo Sumi (Twitter, Instagram)  The 63rd Grammy Awards will be held on March 14 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT in the US (9 a.m. on March 15 in the Philippines). Millions of K-pop fans around the world will be watching the awards ceremony to see if K-pop superstars BTS will win their fir

Saturday, March 13, 2021

K-pop boy band Seventeen’s Mingyu resolves another school violence issue

K-pop boy band Seventeen’s Mingyu resolves another school violence issue: Seventeen’s Mingyu (Pledis Entertainment)  K-pop boy band Seventeen member Mingyu has sorted out another school violence controversy that allegedly happened when he attended a “hagwon,” a Korean term meaning a private academy or cram school. Last Feb. 28, Pledis Entertainment issued a statemen

Thursday, March 11, 2021

K-pop girl group IZ*ONE to disband in April

K-pop girl group IZ*ONE to disband in April: IZ*ONE photo for their debut album 'Color*Iz' (IZ*ONE website)  K-pop girl group IZ*ONE will be disbanding when their contracts expire in April after being active for two and a half years. IZ*ONE’s 12 members, composed of Korean and Japanese, were winners of the survival audition show “Produce

BTS’ ‘Map of the Soul: 7’ bags Global Album All Format Chart Award

BTS’ ‘Map of the Soul: 7’ bags Global Album All Format Chart Award: BTS’ 'Map of the Soul: 7' is the first winner of the IFPI Global Album All Format Chart Award (IFPI)  The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), an “organization that represents the recorded music industry worldwide,” named K-pop idol group BTS’ “Map of the Soul: 7” as the

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s debut single album ‘R’ reaches 400,000 copies in pre-orders

BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s debut single album ‘R’ reaches 400,000 copies in pre-orders: BLACKPINK’s Rosé (Twitter) K-pop girl group BLACKPINK member Rosé’s debut solo album has reached 400,000 copies in pre-orders to set a record. YG Entertainment, BLACKPINK’s agency, said her single album “R” reached the milestone on March 8 to become the biggest pre-orders for a female solo art

Sunday, March 7, 2021

Korean fans threaten to boycott K-pop group (G)I-DLE’s Soojin over bullying controversy

Korean fans threaten to boycott K-pop group (G)I-DLE’s Soojin over bullying controversy: (G)I-DLE’s Soojin (Twitter) Korean fans of K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE have threatened to boycott member Soojin if her agency fails to provide proper explanation and resolve the accusations of school violence posted by netizens. Soojin has been accused of assault, extortion, bullying and stealin

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Korean actor Ji Soo admits committing school violence: I apologize on my knees

Korean actor Ji Soo admits committing school violence: I apologize on my knees: Actor Ji Soo (Instagram)  Embattled Korean actor Ji Soo, 27, has admitted to accusations that he committed school violence, saying his misconduct will be a part of him for the rest of his life. “I sincerely apologize to those who suffered because of me. There is no excuse for my past miscondu

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

I’m healthy’: Sandara Park shows test results to prove she has no thyroid problem

I’m healthy’: Sandara Park shows test results to prove she has no thyroid problem: Dara on the Jan. 19 episode of 'Video Star' (left) and a photo she uploaded on Feb. 26 (Screenshot from “Video Star” and Twitter) Sandara Park, also known as Dara, former member of K-pop group 2NE1, has revealed her medical test results to assure fans and the public that she is healthy and has n

Korean actor Ji Soo, star of ‘River Where the Moon Rises,’ accused of school violence

Korean actor Ji Soo, star of ‘River Where the Moon Rises,’ accused of school violence: Actor Ji Soo and his school album (Instagram and online community) Korean actor Ji Soo (Kim Ji Soo), 27, who is currently starring in the K-drama “River Where the Moon Rises,” is facing several accusations of school violence including bullying that he allegedly committed when he was in middle sch
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