MBC’s “Idol Star Athletics Championships” has set a potential recording date for the 2018 Lunar New Year! The holiday special, in which idols compete against one another in various sporting events, appears likely to return in 2018. On December 27, multiple industry insiders stated that recording for the 2018 “Idol Star Athletics Championships” will take… Continue reading “Idol Star Athletics Championships” In Talks To Return For 2018 With New Event Category
Author: E Cha
4 Love Songs Written By Singers For Their Brides-To-Be
Sometimes, a love song is so moving and poignant that you find yourself wondering if it was based on the composer’s real-life experiences. Here are four cases where that romantic song did turn out to have been written with someone very special in mind: Taeyang’s “Eyes, Nose, Lips“ Taeyang revealed on the variety show “Infinite… Continue reading 4 Love Songs Written By Singers For Their Brides-To-Be
SBS Gayo Daejun Audience Complains About Blackouts During Pre-Recorded Performances
Audience members at the 2017 SBS Gayo Daejun have voiced complaints about having had to wait in the dark for nearly half the show. The year-end music program took place on December 25 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul and was broadcast live on SBS. However, according to many of the audience members who… Continue reading SBS Gayo Daejun Audience Complains About Blackouts During Pre-Recorded Performances
Interpark Announces 2017’s Album Of The Year
Korean online retailer Interpark has revealed its list of this year’s top albums! On December 27, Interpark announced the online voting results for the best album of 2017. Voting took place from November 23 to December 17, with a total of 663,619 votes placed. The nominees were chosen based on album sales and the recommendations… Continue reading Interpark Announces 2017’s Album Of The Year
miss A Officially Disbands After 7 Years
JYP Entertainment has announced that girl group miss A has officially disbanded. On December 27, the agency released a statement confirming the disbandment of the group after seven years together. Member Fei renewed her contract with JYP in May 2016, while Suzy renewed her contract in August of this year. Jia and Min both left… Continue reading miss A Officially Disbands After 7 Years
Red Velvet’s Joy And Woo Do Hwan Considering Lead Roles In New “Dangerous Liaisons” Remake
Red Velvet’s Joy and Woo Do Hwan have confirmed that they have received offers for the leading roles in MBC’s upcoming drama “Love Game,” a retelling of the famous French novel “Dangerous Liaisons.” On December 26, Woo Do Hwan’s agency stated, “We are currently considering the role in ‘Love Game’ in a positive light.” SM… Continue reading Red Velvet’s Joy And Woo Do Hwan Considering Lead Roles In New “Dangerous Liaisons” Remake
2PM’s Junho Explains How He Changes His Voice To Portray His “Just Between Lovers” Character
2PM’s Junho recently talked about the subtle ways he uses his voice to portray the main character in his new drama, “Just Between Lovers.” In the JTBC drama, which premiered earlier this month, Junho plays the character of Lee Kang Doo, a hardened, street-smart kid from the back alleys of Busan. Although the gentle, deep… Continue reading 2PM’s Junho Explains How He Changes His Voice To Portray His “Just Between Lovers” Character
Watch: WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon Almost Joins Wanna One By Accident At SBS Gayo Daejun
At the end of the 2017 SBS Gayo Daejun on December 25, WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon nearly ditched his group for Wanna One by mistake! During the final moments of the show, all the artists gathered onstage to say their goodbyes to the audience. After waving to his fans and giddily taking photos together with… Continue reading Watch: WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon Almost Joins Wanna One By Accident At SBS Gayo Daejun
Heize Rushed To Hospital After Fainting, May Undergo Surgery
Singer Heize is currently in the hospital and has reportedly decided to undergo surgery. Immediately after her performance at the 2017 SBS Gayo Daejun on December 25, Heize was rushed off to the hospital after fainting. She is said to have shown other symptoms of illness before her collapse, including vomiting and a high fever.… Continue reading Heize Rushed To Hospital After Fainting, May Undergo Surgery
BTS Sets New Record For Highest Ranking K-Pop Artist Ever On Oricon’s Yearly Singles Chart
BTS continues to break records in Japan with its latest achievement! Just a month after its release on November 23, BTS’s latest Japanese single “MIC Drop/DNA/Crystal Snow” managed to hit No. 13 on Oricon’s 2017 singles chart, the highest ranking ever achieved by a K-pop artist. The single also broke a record on Oricon’s weekly… Continue reading BTS Sets New Record For Highest Ranking K-Pop Artist Ever On Oricon’s Yearly Singles Chart