Chilean TV channel apologizes over parody sketch of BTS

Chilean TV channel apologizes over parody sketch of BTS: BTS and the parody sketch group on 'Mi barrio' (Twitter, Megamedia, BTS Chile) Chilean TV channel Megamedia has issued an apology for the parody sketch of K-pop superstars BTS shown on its comedy program “Mi barrio” (“My neighborhood”) on April 10. The sketch comedy in the segment “El late de

Fans’ early birthday greetings for EXO’s Sehun delayed due to new Seoul mayor’s name

Fans’ early birthday greetings for EXO’s Sehun delayed due to new Seoul mayor’s name: EXO’s Oh Se-hun (left) and new Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon (SM Entertainment, Seoul Metropolitan Gov’t)  Every year, fans of K-pop boy band EXO’s Sehun prepare a long celebration ahead of his birthday, which falls on April 12. But this year, the Seoul Metropolitan Government stopped the early disp

Music group files complaint vs BTS law on postponing military service to 30 years old

Music group files complaint vs BTS law on postponing military service to 30 years old: BTS members with their Order of Cultural Merit medals on Oct. 24, 2018 (Twitter)  The Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) and other entertainment agencies have formally filed a complaint against the so-called BTS law, which will allow outstanding pop culture artists who contributed to improvin

Boys Love series ‘Close Friend’ set for launch

Boys Love series ‘Close Friend’ set for launch: 'Close Friend' stars   Twelve upcoming Thai actors will headline the new Boys Love (BL) series project “Close Friend” that will premiere this month. “Close Friend” will consist of six romantic miniseries accompanied by six original soundtracks (OST) by popular artists. Boys Love, a genre th

After ‘Start-Up,’ Kim Seon-ho to star in another tvN drama with Shin Min-a

After ‘Start-Up,’ Kim Seon-ho to star in another tvN drama with Shin Min-a: Shin Min-a and Kim Seon-ho (Instagram) Korean star Kim Seon-ho will be pairing up with actress Shin Min-a for a new drama that will air in the second half of the year. tvN announced that the two will star in “Seaside Village Chachacha,” a romantic comedy between dentist Yoon Hye-Jin (Shin Min-

EXO’s Baekhyun reveals medical condition

EXO’s Baekhyun reveals medical condition: EXO’s Baekhyun (SM Entertainment)  K-pop boy band EXO’s Baekhyun was compelled to reveal his medical condition because of his military service. On April 2, Baekhyun announced that he will be enlisting in the Korean military on May 6, his 29th birthday. It was also reported that upon enlistm

BTS, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande to be under one roof in $1.05 billion mega deal

BTS, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande to be under one roof in $1.05 billion mega deal: (Clockwise from top left) BTS, Justin Bieber, Seventeen, Demi Lovato, TXT and Ariana Grande (Twitter, Instagram) K-pop idol group BTS and pop stars Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato will become under one management after Hybe, the former Big Hit Entertainment, acquired a 100 percent s

K-actor Ji Soo’s agency sued for $2.66 million over ‘River Where the Moon Rises’ controversy

K-actor Ji Soo’s agency sued for $2.66 million over ‘River Where the Moon Rises’ controversy: Korean actor Ji Soo (Instagram)  Production company Victory Contents has filed a 3 billion won (about $2.66 million) lawsuit for damages against KeyEast, the agency of Korean actor Ji Soo, over the controversy involving the drama “River Where the Moon Rises.” Ji Soo was removed from the drama

K-pop boy band competition TV show ‘Kingdom’ premieres: Who will be No. 1?

K-pop boy band competition TV show ‘Kingdom’ premieres: Who will be No. 1?: The K-pop boy band competition TV show “Kingdom: Legendary War” premiered on April 1 on Mnet after facing controversies including dispute over stage design budget and one of its hosts stepping down pending investigation for violating social distancing rules. “Kingdom” features K-pop boy bands BTO

Hanteo Chart reveals top 30 best-selling albums in Korea in March

Hanteo Chart reveals top 30 best-selling albums in Korea in March: (Clockwise from top left) EXO’s Baekhyun, BLACKPINK Rosé, ATEEZ, Super Junior, IU and WayV (Twitter, Instagram) Hanteo Chart has revealed the top 30 best-selling physical albums in Korea for the month of March. K-pop boy band EXO’s Baekhyun topped the monthly physical album chart for March wi