Gaon has announced the newest albums and songs to receive platinum certifications! The Gaon Chart certifies an album as platinum once it reaches 250,000 sales and if at least six weeks have passed since its release. A song receives platinum certification at 100 million streams or 2.5 million downloads. This month, EXO’s “OBSESSION” was certified triple platinum… Continue reading EXO, GOT7, And More Receive Platinum Certifications From Gaon Chart
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Kim Yo Han Expresses Sincere Thoughts In Letter To Fans After X1’s Disbandment
Following X1’s recent disbandment, Kim Yo Han took to his Instagram to share a handwritten letter for fans. His letter reads as follows: Hello, this is Yo Han. I am greeting you for the first time in a really long time, and I am unable to deliver good news with a smile. After debating how… Continue reading Kim Yo Han Expresses Sincere Thoughts In Letter To Fans After X1’s Disbandment
Song Hyeong Jun And Kang Min Hee Pen Heartfelt Letters To Fans Following X1’s Disbandment
Following Kim Woo Seok and Cho Seung Youn, Kang Min Hee and Song Hyeong Jun have also written to fans following X1’s recent disbandment. On January 8, their agency Starship Entertainment shared the following heartfelt letters: Hello, this is Min Hee. First of all, I want to say thank you and sorry to everyone who… Continue reading Song Hyeong Jun And Kang Min Hee Pen Heartfelt Letters To Fans Following X1’s Disbandment
Political Party Presents Supposed Evidence Of Song Ha Ye’s Song Using Chart Manipulation + Agency Responds
A newly forming political party has presented supposed evidence of N Star Company, the PR agency of Song Ha Ye’s agency Plus Media, using digital chart manipulation. SBS’s investigative journalism program “Unanswered Questions” previously aired an episode on digital chart manipulation on January 4. During the episode, current and former entertainment industry representatives anonymously spoke about digital… Continue reading Political Party Presents Supposed Evidence Of Song Ha Ye’s Song Using Chart Manipulation + Agency Responds
JYP Entertainment Files For Restraining Order + Presses Charges Against TWICE’s Nayeon’s Stalker
JYP Entertainment has taken legal action against a man who has been stalking TWICE’s Nayeon. The agency released the following statement on January 8: Hello. This is JYP Entertainment. On [January] 8, we filed criminal charges to the Seoul Gangnam Police Station against the stalker of TWICE member Nayeon for Interference with Business (Criminal Act… Continue reading JYP Entertainment Files For Restraining Order + Presses Charges Against TWICE’s Nayeon’s Stalker
At Least 10 Celebrities Reportedly Have Their Cell Phones Hacked + Being Blackmailed
Several celebrities have had their cell phones hacked. Joo Jin Mo’s agency previously announced on January 7 that legal action will be taken for the actor’s phone being hacked. On January 8, Dispatch reported that at least 10 celebrities have been hacked including Joo Jin Mo, two other actors, an idol, a director, and a… Continue reading At Least 10 Celebrities Reportedly Have Their Cell Phones Hacked + Being Blackmailed
JYP Entertainment Releases Statement On Legal Action Against Spread Of TWICE’s Flight Information
JYP Entertainment has posted a firm warning regarding the circulation of TWICE’s flight information and maintaining order at the airport. On January 8, the agency posted the following statement: Hello, this is JYPE. Recently, we announced that we are seeking fundamental measures regarding the leaking, selling, and circulating of our artists’ flight information for their… Continue reading JYP Entertainment Releases Statement On Legal Action Against Spread Of TWICE’s Flight Information
Gary To Make Long-Awaited Return To TV Through “The Return Of Superman” With His Son
Gary is returning to television! On January 7, “The Return of Superman” announced that he will be joining the program. This will be Gary’s first appearance on television in about three years. Gary will show a new side of himself as the father of Kang Ha Oh, his 26-month-old who loves music and possesses impressive speaking… Continue reading Gary To Make Long-Awaited Return To TV Through “The Return Of Superman” With His Son
X1 Announces Plans For Operation Of Official Fan Cafe Following Disbandment
X1 has released an announcement on the future operation of the group’s official fan cafe following their disbandment. The statement reads as follows: Hello. This is X1’s fan club manager. We sincerely thank ONE IT who have given lots of love and support to X1 until now. As X1’s official activities have concluded, this is… Continue reading X1 Announces Plans For Operation Of Official Fan Cafe Following Disbandment
Breaking: X1 Members’ Agencies Announce Group’s Disbandment
The agencies of X1 members have announced that the group will be disbanding. On January 6, their agencies revealed the following official press release: Hello. This is Play M Entertainment, Yuehua Entertainment, TOP Media, OUI Entertainment, MBK Entertainment, Woollim Entertainment, DSP Media, Starship Entertainment, and Brand New Music. The X1 members and each of the agencies negotiated… Continue reading Breaking: X1 Members’ Agencies Announce Group’s Disbandment