It is announced today that Jessica, formerly of Girls’ Generation, has officially signed an exclusive contract with Coridel Entertainment. After her break with Girls’ Generation, Jessica’s contract with SM Entertainment ended in 2015. Coridel Entertainment is headed by Tyler Kwon, who is also the CEO and Chairman of the the Coridel Group. Currently, girl group… Continue reading Jessica Signs With Coridel Entertainment, Headed By Tyler Kwon
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Forbes Names 6 Korean Celebrities in “30 Under 30 Asia” List for Entertainment and Sports
Forbes magazine revealed its first “30 Under 30 Asia” list today, celebrating young leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs across Asia. There are 10 categories, one of which is Entertainment & Sports. In this category, fans of Korean entertainment and sports will see familiar names, with BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon, Girls’ Generation‘s YoonA, Super Junior‘s Choi Siwon, actor Kim… Continue reading Forbes Names 6 Korean Celebrities in “30 Under 30 Asia” List for Entertainment and Sports
Forbes Korea Reveals Top 40 “Power Celebrities” of 2016, EXO Keeps Top Spot
Forbes Korea releases their list of the “Top 40 ‘Power Celebrities of’ 2016.” The list is curated in consideration of sales, frequency of media exposure, and evaluation of expertise. Idol boy group EXO tops the list for the second year in a row. This year, actor Yoo Ah In follows in second place, seeing success… Continue reading Forbes Korea Reveals Top 40 “Power Celebrities” of 2016, EXO Keeps Top Spot
Cosmic Girls Debut With Song “Mo Mo Mo” and Music Video Featuring Lee Kwang Soo
Girl group Cosmic Girls (WJSN) officially debuts! Cosmic Girls is a Korean-Chinese group, co-produced by Starship Entertainment and Yue Hua Entertainment. They debut with the track “Mo Mo Mo” and its music video, which features “Asia’s Prince” Lee Kwang Soo. The music video was directed by leading K-pop music video producers Zanybros. “Mo Mo Mo” is a bright and healthy song, highlighting the mysterious… Continue reading Cosmic Girls Debut With Song “Mo Mo Mo” and Music Video Featuring Lee Kwang Soo
Lee Kwang Soo Confirmed for a Special Appearance in Drama “Hwarang”
The good news keeps coming! After yesterday’s confirmation of SHINee‘s Minho and BTS‘s V, we get news that Lee Kwang Soo is also confirmed, albeit only for a special role, for the upcoming KBS2‘s new drama, “Hwarang: The Beginning.” Lee Kwang Soo’s managing agency, King Kong Entertainment, stated that the actor is confirmed for a special… Continue reading Lee Kwang Soo Confirmed for a Special Appearance in Drama “Hwarang”
BEAST’s Jang Hyunseung Apologizes to Fans Regarding Controversy
BEAST member Jang Hyunseung personally reached out to fans, following Cube Entertainment’s official statement, in response to the controversy surrounding his alleged “attitude problem.” He wrote in BEAST’s fancafe: “I am truly sorry for causing many fans concern with the bad news recently. The issues that caused controversy are undoubtedly because of my carelessness and… Continue reading BEAST’s Jang Hyunseung Apologizes to Fans Regarding Controversy
Welcome Back! Ladies’ Code Returns with “Myst3ry” Album and “Galaxy” Title Track
Ashley, Sojung, and Zuny return as Ladies’ Code! The girl group brings with them the single album titled “Myst3ry” and the music video for its title track, “Galaxy.” They have not promoted since releasing the single “Kiss Kiss” in 2014 and shortly after experiencing the tragic passing of members EunB and RiSe. The album places focus on the… Continue reading Welcome Back! Ladies’ Code Returns with “Myst3ry” Album and “Galaxy” Title Track
Cube Entertainment Releases Official Statement About BEAST’s Jang Hyunseung, Apologizes
Cube Entertainment has just released an official statement through its various official social media channels, responding to the controversy surrounding BEAST member Jang Hyunseung. After a brief introduction, the statement reads: “Jang Hyunseung recognizes all of the issues brought up online and acknowledges the controversy caused by his attitude, and is currently reflecting on his… Continue reading Cube Entertainment Releases Official Statement About BEAST’s Jang Hyunseung, Apologizes
Update: BTS Member V Confirmed to Join Park Seo Joon and Go Ara in Historical Drama
According to an industry insider, BTS member V is considering the casting offer for the upcoming KBS2‘s new drama, “Hwarang: The Beginning.” If he accepts, it will be V’s official drama debut. “Hwarang: The Beginning” takes place 1500 years ago and is the first drama to tell the story of the Hwarang, or “Flowering Knights,”… Continue reading Update: BTS Member V Confirmed to Join Park Seo Joon and Go Ara in Historical Drama
Chinese Film Based on “Heirs” to Be Co-Produced Between Korea and China
“Heirs,” the hit 2013 drama that starred the hot and young cast of Lee Min Ho, Park Shin Hye, Kim Woo Bin, Krystal, Kim Ji Won, Park Hyung Sik, Kang Na Neul, Kang Min Hyuk, and Im Joo Eun, will be made into a Chinese film. Hwa & Dam Pictures, the original producer of “Heirs,”… Continue reading Chinese Film Based on “Heirs” to Be Co-Produced Between Korea and China