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Park Na Rae’s Programs “Home Alone,” “Where Is My Home,” And “Amazing Saturday” Release Statements Regarding Her Departure

Park Na Rae has stepped down from her variety shows. Last week, it was revealed that two of Park Na Rae’s former managers filed criminal charges against Park Na Rae for workplace harassment, aggravated assault, proxy prescriptions, and unpaid production expenses. Park Na Rae’s agency denied all charges and filed a countersuit against the former managers. Park… Continue reading Park Na Rae’s Programs “Home Alone,” “Where Is My Home,” And “Amazing Saturday” Release Statements Regarding Her Departure

Park Na Rae’s Agency Denies Recent Allegations + Files Countersuit Against Former Managers

Park Na Rae’s agency has responded to various allegations that have risen following charges filed by her former managers. Previously, Park Na Rae’s former managers (hereafter referred to as “A” and “B”) filed criminal charges against Park Na Rae for workplace harassment, aggravated assault, proxy prescriptions, and unpaid production expenses. They additionally reported her of… Continue reading Park Na Rae’s Agency Denies Recent Allegations + Files Countersuit Against Former Managers

Cho Jin Woong’s Agency Releases Official Statement Regarding Reported Past Crimes

Cho Jin Woong’s agency has released an official statement in response to reports about his past. On December 5, Dispatch reported that Cho Jin Woong was involved in severe crimes including vehicle theft and sexual assault when he was in high school and was sent to a youth detention center as a result. It was… Continue reading Cho Jin Woong’s Agency Releases Official Statement Regarding Reported Past Crimes

2025 MAMA AWARDS Releases Official Statement Regarding Ceremony Following Hong Kong Fire

A decision has been made regarding the 2025 MAMA AWARDS. On November 26, a massive fire spread through an apartment complex in Hong Kong, killing at least 50 people and hundreds of people still missing as of November 27. Following conflicting reports on what measures will be taken for the 2025 MAMA AWARDS, scheduled to… Continue reading 2025 MAMA AWARDS Releases Official Statement Regarding Ceremony Following Hong Kong Fire

Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite K-Drama Of All Time?

For this edition of Soompi & Viki Staff talk, some of our staff members dish on the ultimate question: What is your favorite K-drama of all time? Here are the responses to the big question: Yeon: “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” This is such a difficult question as someone who has watched hundreds of K-dramas… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite K-Drama Of All Time?

6 FANTASY BOYS Members Reportedly File To Suspend Contracts With PocketDol Studio

Members of FANTASY BOYS have filed lawsuits against their agency PocketDol Studio. On November 19, THE FACT reported that FANTASY BOYS’ Kang Minseo, Lee Hanbin, Hikaru, Hong Sungmin, Kim Gyurae, and Kaedan recently filed lawsuits against PocketDol Studio seeking confirmation of the non-existence of their exclusive contracts and injunctions to suspend their validity. The reasons… Continue reading 6 FANTASY BOYS Members Reportedly File To Suspend Contracts With PocketDol Studio

Guide To 2025 Year-End Shows And Upcoming Awards Shows: Schedules, Lineups, Nominees, And More

As the year is winding down to a close, it is now the season for Korean year-end shows and awards shows! Here’s a breakdown of what has been revealed so far about the upcoming shows. Updated December 15 KST 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards ARTIST DAY: November 14, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. KST – INSPIRE… Continue reading Guide To 2025 Year-End Shows And Upcoming Awards Shows: Schedules, Lineups, Nominees, And More

2026 K-Pop Tour Masterlist: Concerts, Fan Meetings, And More

For those who want to see K-pop artists perform live in your local area, Soompi has prepared a schedule of 2026 tours to easily find out which artists are holding concerts, fan meetings, fan-cons, or showcases at a location near you. Check out the full schedule below (and also the 2025 K-pop Tour Masterlist here)!… Continue reading 2026 K-Pop Tour Masterlist: Concerts, Fan Meetings, And More

Rosé And Bruno Mars’s “APT.” “KPop Demon Hunters” Soundtrack, KATSEYE, And “Maybe Happy Ending” Soundtrack Nominated For 2026 Grammys

The nominees have been unveiled for the 2026 Grammy Awards! The Grammys announced the nominees for next year’s ceremony on November 7 (local time), revealing major nominations for K-pop and music created by Koreans. Rosé and Bruno Mars’s “APT.” and HUNTR/X’s “Golden” from the “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack along with KATSEYE are all nominated in… Continue reading Rosé And Bruno Mars’s “APT.” “KPop Demon Hunters” Soundtrack, KATSEYE, And “Maybe Happy Ending” Soundtrack Nominated For 2026 Grammys