South Korea will be overturning its ban on abortion. On April 11, the Constitutional Court ruled that the current law on abortion is unconstitutional. It currently bans abortions in the early stages of pregnancy and requires punishment for violation. Current exceptions to the law only allow abortions in cases of rape or incest, when a pregnancy seriously jeopardizes the woman’s health, or when… Continue reading Korea’s Constitutional Court Rules Abortion Ban Must Be Overturned By 2020
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Pledis Entertainment Takes Legal Action Against Malicious Commenters
Pledis Entertainment has filed a complaint against malicious commenters for spreading libel and rumors of its artists. On April 11, the agency, which houses artists including NU’EST, SEVENTEEN, and PRISTIN, shared the notice on its website. The statement reads as follows: Hello. This is Pledis Entertainment. First of all, we would like to thank our fans for caring and… Continue reading Pledis Entertainment Takes Legal Action Against Malicious Commenters
JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong Tops iTunes Charts Around The World With Japanese Album
JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong has made a strong comeback with his latest solo album! Kim Jaejoong’s first Japanese solo studio album “Flawless Love” was released on April 10. Soon after its release, it placed No. 1 on Oricon’s daily album chart as well as iTunes J-pop album charts. It ranked No. 1 on iTunes J-pop albums… Continue reading JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong Tops iTunes Charts Around The World With Japanese Album
CJ ENM Announces New Show “Produce 101 Japan”
CJ ENM will co-produce “Produce 101 Japan” with Japanese agency Yoshimoto Kogyo. On the morning of April 11, a press conference to mark the start of “Produce 101 Japan” was held at Ebisu Act Square to announce the recruitment of applicants for the program. The audition for “Produce 101 Japan” will be open for 101 trainees who make… Continue reading CJ ENM Announces New Show “Produce 101 Japan”
AB6IX Joins 2019 Dream Concert + Super Junior’s Leeteuk, Jun So Min, And B1A4’s Gongchan To MC
MCs have been selected for the 2019 Dream Concert! On April 11, a source from Dream Concert shared that AB6IX will join the concert along with the current lineup of artists. Super Junior’s Leeteuk, actress Jun So Min, and B1A4’s Gongchan have also been announced as the concert’s official MCs. Tickets for this year’s Dream… Continue reading AB6IX Joins 2019 Dream Concert + Super Junior’s Leeteuk, Jun So Min, And B1A4’s Gongchan To MC
Park Min Young, Kim Mi Kyung, And Maeng Sang Hoon Are A Family With Unique Hobbies On “Her Private Life”
tvN’s upcoming romantic comedy “Her Private Life” has released new photos of Park Min Young, Kim Mi Kyung, and Maeng Sang Hoon. “Her Private Life” will tell a love story with a fun premise of Sung Duk Mi (Park Min Young), leading a double life of being a professional art gallery curator and an idol fan, along… Continue reading Park Min Young, Kim Mi Kyung, And Maeng Sang Hoon Are A Family With Unique Hobbies On “Her Private Life”
7 Memorable Lines From “Haechi” About Law And Order
Every episode, SBS’s “Haechi” delivers lines that strike the heart. The historical drama is loved for its dynamic development and enthusiastic performances by actors. Here are famous lines that not only give insight into life, but also point fingers at society: Warning: spoilers ahead 1. Park Moon Soo: “A real world is where a guilty man… Continue reading 7 Memorable Lines From “Haechi” About Law And Order
Watch: DreamCatcher Wows Fellow Guests And The Audience With Their “Immortal Songs” Performance
DreamCatcher appeared on “Immortal Songs”! The April 6 episode was based on songs composed by the late Lee Ho Joon. DreamCatcher decided to perform their own version of “Like an Indian Doll” (literal translation), which was originally sang by Nami. JiU explained, “The original lyrics are a bit sad but have a strong sound. So, we… Continue reading Watch: DreamCatcher Wows Fellow Guests And The Audience With Their “Immortal Songs” Performance
gugudan’s Mina To Reportedly Join IU And Yeo Jin Goo In New tvN Drama
gugudan’s Mina might be appearing in another drama! On April 6, Xportsnews reported that Mina has been cast as 18-year-old Kim Yu Na in “Hotel del Luna” (working title) with IU and Yeo Jin Goo. “Hotel del Luna” is about a mysterious hotel in downtown Seoul where ghosts wander around. IU will play Jang Man Wol, an ill-tempered,… Continue reading gugudan’s Mina To Reportedly Join IU And Yeo Jin Goo In New tvN Drama
Watch: GOT7’s Jinyoung And Shin Ye Eun Can’t Help But Laugh While Filming Kiss Scene For “He Is Psychometric”
tvN’s “He Is Psychometric” released a making video of leads GOT7’s Jinyoung and Shin Ye Eun filming their kiss scene! The video starts off with the two actors rehearsing the scene by following the director’s orders. In order to create a detailed scene, the director checks the camera angles. The director asks, “Can you try it?” and Jinyoung… Continue reading Watch: GOT7’s Jinyoung And Shin Ye Eun Can’t Help But Laugh While Filming Kiss Scene For “He Is Psychometric”