The “2019 Idol Star Athletics Championships” is returning with some changes! On July 4, an industry representative reported “The Chuseok special of the ‘2019 Idol Star Athletics Championships’ will hold its recording in August. eSports will be added as an event for this Chuseok special. It appears that rhythmic gymnastics will not be included.” The program will… Continue reading “2019 Idol Star Athletics Championships” To Reportedly Add eSports For Chuseok Special
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Mnet To Launch New Girl Group Competition With Lee Da Hee In Talks To MC
Mnet has another competition program in the works! On July 3, industry representatives reported that Mnet is creating a new variety show called “Queendom.” According to the reports, the show will feature six top girl groups competing with simultaneous comebacks. In response to the reports, a source from Mnet confirmed, “Girl group comeback competition ‘Queendom’… Continue reading Mnet To Launch New Girl Group Competition With Lee Da Hee In Talks To MC
Watch: Ailee Is A “Room Shaker” In Glamorous Comeback MV
Ailee has made her much-anticipated return! On July 2 at 6 p.m. KST, the singer released her new studio album “butterFLY” along with the music video for the title track. “Room Shaker” is an urban hip hop track with a powerful bass line and groovy beats. The song is about having fun and enjoying time spent… Continue reading Watch: Ailee Is A “Room Shaker” In Glamorous Comeback MV
JYP Entertainment Responds To Reports About Closing Actor Division
JYP Entertainment has commented regarding reports about the company’s actor division. On July 2, industry representatives reported that JYP Entertainment is preparing to conclude management of actors and that the current actors under the company will become free agents soon. The reports stated that the company is discussing steps to take for the actors and… Continue reading JYP Entertainment Responds To Reports About Closing Actor Division
Shin Ye Eun And Golden Child’s Bomin Announced As New “Music Bank” MCs
“Music Bank” has announced the show’s next MCs! On July 2, KBS revealed that Shin Ye Eun and Golden Child’s Bomin have been confirmed as the new MCs following the departure of Choi Won Myeong and Lovelyz‘s Kei. Shin Ye Eun rose to fame through her debut with hit web drama “A-TEEN” in 2018 and… Continue reading Shin Ye Eun And Golden Child’s Bomin Announced As New “Music Bank” MCs
Vote In Round 3 Of Our “Produce X 101” International Prediction Polls!
Following the elimination of 30 contestants and the revival of one, only 31 contestants remain on “Produce X 101”! With only a few weeks left until the finale, Soompi wants to know which contestants you’re rooting for! Vote for two contestants per day until July 6 at 9 a.m. KST. *Please note that voting in… Continue reading Vote In Round 3 Of Our “Produce X 101” International Prediction Polls!
BTS’s “Fake Love” Becomes Fastest Korean Boy Group MV To Reach 550 Million Views
BTS has once again reached an impressive YouTube milestone! On July 1 at approximately 6:50 p.m. KST, the group’s music video for “Fake Love” surpassed 550 million views. This is approximately one year, one month, and 13 days after the music video’s release on May 18 at 6 p.m. KST.This is BTS’s third music video… Continue reading BTS’s “Fake Love” Becomes Fastest Korean Boy Group MV To Reach 550 Million Views
Watch: GFRIEND Enjoys Summer “Fever” In Colorful Comeback MV
Updated July 11 KST: GFRIEND shared a choreography version of their MV for “Fever”! Original Article: GFRIEND has made their much-anticipated return! On July 1 at 6 p.m. KST, the girl group released their seventh mini album “FEVER SEASON” along with the music video for the title track. Different from GFRIEND’s usual music style, “Fever” has… Continue reading Watch: GFRIEND Enjoys Summer “Fever” In Colorful Comeback MV
EXO Sends D.O. Off As He Enlists In The Military
Following Xiumin, D.O. is the second member of EXO to begin his military service. On July 1, he quietly entered the military training center at which he will receive basic training for five weeks. Ahead of his enlistment, hair salon Bit & Boot shared a photo of D.O.’s shaved hairstyle. View this post on Instagram A… Continue reading EXO Sends D.O. Off As He Enlists In The Military
BIGSTAR Announces Disbandment Following Expiration Of Members’ Contracts
BIGSTAR will be going their separate ways after seven years. On July 1, their agency shared the following statement: Hello. This is Brave Entertainment. First of all, we sincerely thank the fans who cherish and love the group BIGSTAR. Brave Entertainment’s exclusive contracts with BIGSTAR members Feeldog, Sunghak, and Jude expire in July. Ahead of… Continue reading BIGSTAR Announces Disbandment Following Expiration Of Members’ Contracts