SM Entertainment has confirmed that they will be debuting a new multinational group next year, most likely a boy group. Other details haven’t been released, but there’s a rumor floating around the K-pop industry that SM Entertainment will be debuting a group with a whopping 24 members. Exactly how the agency will round up 24 members is… Continue reading SM Responds to Rumors of Debuting a 24-Member Boy Group Next Year
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“Running Man” Previews Show iKON’s Bobby Nervously Trying to Win Over a Female Cast Member
Yesterday, “Running Man” teased us with stills of AOA’s Seolhyun on its upcoming episode, and today, we have a peek into iKON‘s Bobby‘s appearance. This is Bobby’s first official appearance on a variety show, leading to high anticipation on what he will do. The stills show Bobby holding a mic and rapping, and forming a heart with… Continue reading “Running Man” Previews Show iKON’s Bobby Nervously Trying to Win Over a Female Cast Member
Kang Dong Won, Lee Byung Hun, and Kim Woo Bin Cast in Film Together
What a cast! Actors Kang Dong Won, Lee Byung Hun, and Kim Woo Bin are confirmed for the film “Master.” “Master” is action crime thriller revolving around a large fraud case and the criminals involved, as wells as the detectives on the case. The film is lead by the “Cold Eyes” director, Jo Eui Suk. This is… Continue reading Kang Dong Won, Lee Byung Hun, and Kim Woo Bin Cast in Film Together
Music Distributors Discussing Ban on Midnight Digital Releases
According to industry insiders, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism met with representative from various digital music distributors (e.g. Loen Entertainment, KT Music, CJ E&M, Bugs, and Soribada) in a policy conference this past November 20 to discuss solutions to sajaegi (the practice of buying in bulk, or, specifically in the K-pop industry context,… Continue reading Music Distributors Discussing Ban on Midnight Digital Releases
MBC Increasing Number of Its Drama Awards Categories
It’s not a sight you often seen in other awards ceremonies in other countries, but in South Korea, you often see one award being given to two people. In 2008 at the MBC Drama Awards, for example, MBC gave out the top award – the Daesang – to Kim Myung Min and Song Seung Heon.… Continue reading MBC Increasing Number of Its Drama Awards Categories
Turbo Hits “Restart” With Video Teaser for Comeback
Dance group Turbo, which is making a comeback after 15 years since their last official release, has just dropped its first video teaser. Turbo is a male pop group that debuted in 1995. The original members were Kim Jong Kook and Kim Jung Nam, with Kim Jung Nam later leaving and rapper Mikey joining in 1997. Turbo… Continue reading Turbo Hits “Restart” With Video Teaser for Comeback
Four Actors Born in 1993 That Made 2015 Shine
Every year has its stars, headliners, and issue-makers. This year, in particular, we’re seeing a lot of potential in actors born in 1993, via the likes of Park Bo Gum, Yoo Seung Ho, Lee Hyun Woo, and Seo Kang Joon. Here are four actors born in 1993 who are showing that that they have the… Continue reading Four Actors Born in 1993 That Made 2015 Shine
This Is What Rising Popularity Sounds Like For “Reply 1988” Actor Ryu Jun Yeol
Two contrasting videos are being circulated around social media networks that show how popular “Reply 1988” actor Ryu Jun Yeol has become in a couple of months. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that two months ago, most people didn’t know who actor Ryu Jun Yeol was. But now, if you don’t know, you’re… Continue reading This Is What Rising Popularity Sounds Like For “Reply 1988” Actor Ryu Jun Yeol
2NE1’s Sandara Park and iKON’s Bobby and B.I to Appear on “Happy Together”
The production team for KBS2’s Thursday night talk show, “Happy Together,” has confirmed that 2NE1‘s Sandara Park, iKON‘s Bobby and B.I, actress Kyung Soo Jin, rocker Kim Do Kyun, and fashion designer Hwang Jae Geun will be their upcoming guests. These celebrities will be filming for the Christmas special of “Happy Together” at the home… Continue reading 2NE1’s Sandara Park and iKON’s Bobby and B.I to Appear on “Happy Together”
The Most Popular Baby Names in Korea for 2015
According to the Korean Supreme Court Family Registration statistics, the name “Min Joon” was the most popular baby name in Korea for 2015 (as of December 14). From the statistics from 430, 893 birth registrations, “Min Joon” was the most popular with 11.95 percent, “Ji Woo” the second with 11.71 percent, “Seo Joon” third with 10.93… Continue reading The Most Popular Baby Names in Korea for 2015