Sometimes it’s the song, and sometimes it’s the competition. Sometimes the stars just don’t align. After School’s “Bang!” “Bang!” was After School’s third Korean single, released in 2010, and the first appearance of eighth member Lizzy. Despite the fast-paced rhythm and eye-catching marching band concept, the single peaked at a respectable second place on the Gaon Singles Chart.… Continue reading 10 K-Pop Songs You’d Be Surprised to Know Never Won First Place
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Former Jewelry Member Jo Min Ah Suffers Minor Injuries in Car Accident
Jo Min Ah, former member of the girl group Jewelry, was involved in a car accident on August 14 but thankfully has not been seriously injured. On August 15, she posted an account of the accident to her personal blog. She says that she was heading back to Seoul on the expressway when the car… Continue reading Former Jewelry Member Jo Min Ah Suffers Minor Injuries in Car Accident
The 10 Most Memorable K-Pop Dance Moves: Girl Group Edition
The K-pop world is jam-packed with all-singing, all-dancing girl groups. And although attracting attention is not too difficult, retaining it can be a real challenge. But every now and then an act develops a piece of choreography that really stands out and has the power to live on in the memory. In case you missed… Continue reading The 10 Most Memorable K-Pop Dance Moves: Girl Group Edition
Yewon Upset with Her Management Company for Mistreating Her Fans
Singer Yewon complained on Twitter that her fans were being mistreated by her agency. On January 27, she said through her Twitter account, “I wonder when you will listen to the voices of minorities. I’m so upset.” Earlier, Yewon had uploaded on Twitter pictures along with a text saying, “The heart of [my fans] that… Continue reading Yewon Upset with Her Management Company for Mistreating Her Fans
Seo In Young and Park Jung Ah Joins Jewelry for a Final Group Photo Shoot
Girl group Jewelry joined with former members Seo In Young and Park Jung Ah for a photo shoot and interview with fashion and beauty magazine InStyle. The group first debuted in 2001 and remained active until the news was announced that Jewelry was disbanding earlier this month. Park Jung Ah, one of the original members, quit the group in… Continue reading Seo In Young and Park Jung Ah Joins Jewelry for a Final Group Photo Shoot
Breakup of Girl Group Jewelry Confirmed
Jewelry has announced that it is breaking up after 14 years. The breakup of the group was confirmed by multiple sources on January 8, who cited expiration of members’ contracts as the primary cause. Of the group’s most recent four members (Kim Eunjung, Ha Jooyeon, Park Saemi, Kim Yewon), Eunjung was first to leave in… Continue reading Breakup of Girl Group Jewelry Confirmed
Jewelry’s Jooyeon Thanks Fans and Announces Departure from Group
On November 19, Jewelry member Ha Jooyeon (Baby J) posted a thank you message to her fans on her Twitter and announced her departure from the group. She said, “I’ve been down since this morning, but all the fans’ support gives me strength. Thank you so much, and I love you. I’ll work harder, and I’ll… Continue reading Jewelry’s Jooyeon Thanks Fans and Announces Departure from Group
Jewelry Jooyeon and Semi’s Contracts Ending, Future of Group Undecided
Recently reports have brought forward the question of girl group Jewelry breaking up, fourteen years after the group’s debut, as members’ contracts are ending. However, a source from Star Empire said to OSEN on November 18, “Currently, member Ha Jooyeon (Baby J)’s contract has ended, and it is also true that Park Semi’s contract will be… Continue reading Jewelry Jooyeon and Semi’s Contracts Ending, Future of Group Undecided
Jewelry’s Yewon Talks About Her Extreme Pre-Debut Diet: “Even Grass Tasted Good”
On the September 4 episode of KBS2TV’s variety show “Happy Together 3,” girl group Jewelry‘s Yewon revealed she went on a rigorous diet to prepare for her debut. The idol appeared on the show together with labelmate and ZE:A member Kwanghee, who spilled the beans on Yewon’s past, saying, “In the past, she lost her mind while fasting… Continue reading Jewelry’s Yewon Talks About Her Extreme Pre-Debut Diet: “Even Grass Tasted Good”
Ex-Jewelry Member Lee Ji Hyun Is Expecting Her Second Child
A second baby is one the way for actress Lee Ji Hyun and her husband! The ex-Jewelry member’s representatives revealed the news on August 13, announcing that she is currently pregnant with the couple’s second child. Lee Ji Hyun gave birth to their first baby, a healthy daughter, in October last year. Since then, she… Continue reading Ex-Jewelry Member Lee Ji Hyun Is Expecting Her Second Child