Olympic medal-winning figure skater Denis Ten passed away at the age of 25 after being fatally stabbed on the streets of Almaty, Kazakhstan. A Kazakh athlete of Korean descent, Denis Ten won the bronze medal in men’s figure skating at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, leaving his mark on history as the first figure skater from… Continue reading Olympic Figure Skater And Medalist Denis Ten Stabbed To Death; Film To Be Dedicated To His Memory
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“What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down, Whether In Romance Or Viewership Ratings
tvN’s “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” continues to dominate its time slot! With its latest episode, the drama once again beat out the competition to take the highest viewership ratings in its time slot across all channels, including public broadcast networks. The July 19 episode scored average viewership ratings of 8.1 percent and a peak… Continue reading “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down, Whether In Romance Or Viewership Ratings
“Music Bank In Berlin” Confirms EXO, Wanna One, SHINee’s Taemin And More For Lineup
“Music Bank” is heading to Berlin! On July 20, the KBS 2TV music program confirmed the final lineup for their upcoming special episode in Berlin. EXO, Wanna One, SHINee’s Taemin, Stray Kids, and (G)I-DLE will all be performing at the 13th stop of the music show’s ongoing world tour. Former “Music Bank” MC Park Bo… Continue reading “Music Bank In Berlin” Confirms EXO, Wanna One, SHINee’s Taemin And More For Lineup
GFRIEND Explains Why They’re Not Focused On Chart Performance
Ahead of their summer comeback, GFRIEND talked about their goals for their upcoming round of promotions! In a recent interview with news outlet My Daily, GFRIEND shared that they hope to show a new side of their group through their upcoming comeback with “Sunny Summer.” Their new title track, which will be released on July… Continue reading GFRIEND Explains Why They’re Not Focused On Chart Performance
“Come And Hug Me” Heads Into Finale At Top Of Time Slot
With just one episode left to go, “Come and Hug Me” continues its winning streak at the top of its time slot! On July 18, the MBC drama once again achieved the highest viewership ratings in its time slot of any drama airing on a public broadcast network. According to Nielsen Korea, the dramatic penultimate… Continue reading “Come And Hug Me” Heads Into Finale At Top Of Time Slot
Shinhwa To Appear On “2 Days & 1 Night” As Full Group
All six members of Shinhwa will be appearing together on “2 Days & 1 Night”! On July 18, a representative for the popular KBS 2TV variety show announced, “Shinhwa has been confirmed to be appearing on the program as a full group. We are still in the process of determining their [filming] schedule.” Shinhwa, who… Continue reading Shinhwa To Appear On “2 Days & 1 Night” As Full Group
IU Renews Exclusive Contract With Kakao M
IU has decided to stay with her agency of 10 years! On July 18, Kakao M announced that IU had chosen to renew her contract with the agency. A representative stated, “IU recently renewed her exclusive contract with us, and she will be going forward with us as an artist under Kakao M.” The agency… Continue reading IU Renews Exclusive Contract With Kakao M
“Partners For Justice” Finale Achieves Its Highest Viewership Ratings Yet
MBC’s “Partners for Justice” has ended with a bang! According to Nielsen Korea, not only did the drama’s July 17 finale take first place in its time slot across all channels, but it also saw the program’s highest viewership ratings yet. The final broadcast of “Partners for Justice” scored average ratings of 7.7 percent and 9.6 percent… Continue reading “Partners For Justice” Finale Achieves Its Highest Viewership Ratings Yet
BLACKPINK Shares The Little Things That Make Them Happy
In a recent pictorial and interview for Cosmopolitan Korea, BLACKPINK talked about the small things in life that never fail to bring them joy. Each of the BLACKPINK members graced her own individual cover of the magazine’s August issue, showcasing the four idols’ unique charms and styles. Jennie contrasted a daring black bustier with classic… Continue reading BLACKPINK Shares The Little Things That Make Them Happy
Bora To Fill In For Lee Seung Gi On “Produce 48” As Special MC
Bora will be appearing as a special MC on Mnet’s “Produce 48”! On July 17, news outlet Ilgan Sports reported that Bora would be taking over “Produce 48” host Lee Seung Gi’s role as MC for the upcoming position evaluation round of the audition program. A source inside the entertainment industry commented, “Bora filled in… Continue reading Bora To Fill In For Lee Seung Gi On “Produce 48” As Special MC