Following the release of Maxim Korea’s recent September issue, which immediately bred controversy with its crime-centered photo spread with actor Kim Byung Ok, Cosmopolitan UK as well as Maxim U.S. heavily criticized the publication for its latest concept and, as Maxim Korea attempted to defend itself, “expression of crime.” Claire Hodgson writes for Cosmopolitan UK,… Continue reading Maxim Korea’s Controversial Photo Spread Widely Condemned, Petition to Recall Reaches Over 10,000 Signatures
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Uee Visits TVXQ’s Yunho at Training Completion Ceremony, SM Clarifies Relationship
Recently, photos were posted online of After School’s Uee visiting TVXQ’s Yunho during his training completion ceremony on August 27, naturally raising questions about the nature of their relationship. According to an industry insider on September 2, on the day of the ceremony, Yunho’s family and friends, as well as Uee, showed up in support.… Continue reading Uee Visits TVXQ’s Yunho at Training Completion Ceremony, SM Clarifies Relationship
Choi Siwon, Eunhyuk, Donghae, and Changmin to Enlist in October and November, Dates Confirmed
Four SM artists have been confirmed to enlist towards the end of this year: Super Junior’s Choi Siwon, Eunhyuk, and Donghae, and TVXQ’s Changmin. The Super Junior members’ enlistments were previously mentioned at the group’s recent concert in Japan, but now, with specific dates set for all four SM artists, the reality of the news… Continue reading Choi Siwon, Eunhyuk, Donghae, and Changmin to Enlist in October and November, Dates Confirmed
MAMAMOO Kills It With Hilarious Parody of “Unpretty Rapstar”
Talented girl group MAMAMOO, always coming up with new ways to wow and entertain, recently gave their fans an awesome present at their August 23 fan meeting titled “1st MOO Party,” where they unveiled a hilarious parody video of “Unpretty Rapstar.” They called it “I’m Pretty Rapstar.” On September 1, the group shared the video with… Continue reading MAMAMOO Kills It With Hilarious Parody of “Unpretty Rapstar”
FTISLAND’s Lee Hong Ki Takes Jab at FNC Entertainment for Lack of Promotions for “Puppy”
On the heels of FTISLAND’s August 31 release of their single “Puppy,” band vocal Lee Hong Ki posted a photo and message to his Instagram, taking what looks like a jab at his agency, FNC Entertainment. Lee Hong Ki posted a photo of the “Puppy” album page, saying, “It’s a present, ta-da! Hahaha this is for… Continue reading FTISLAND’s Lee Hong Ki Takes Jab at FNC Entertainment for Lack of Promotions for “Puppy”
Girls’ Generation Achieves 6th Win on “Inkigayo” for “Lion Heart,” Jackson Sends Hong Jong Hyun Off With a Kiss
Congratulations to Girls’ Generation for their sixth win with “Lion Heart” on this week’s SBS “Inkigayo.” Coming in second and third this week was BIGBANG’s “Let’s Not Fall in Love” and SG Wannabe’s “Love You.” With this win on “Inkigayo,” the girls have successfully swept all of this week’s music charts! This broadcast of “Inkigayo”… Continue reading Girls’ Generation Achieves 6th Win on “Inkigayo” for “Lion Heart,” Jackson Sends Hong Jong Hyun Off With a Kiss
G-Dragon and Kiko Mizuhara Reportedly Break Up
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon and Kiko have ended their relationship. According to a report by Dispatch, the two have gone their separate ways, although they’ve never publicly confirmed their dating status. Fans had started speculating some time ago that the two had broken up when Kiko posted to her Instagram the famous quote from “Sex and the City,”… Continue reading G-Dragon and Kiko Mizuhara Reportedly Break Up
Male Netizens Pick Top 20 “Coolest” Korean Male Celebrities
“The List 2015,” for last week and the week before last, featured lists of female celebrities, as voted on by Korean netizens: the 30 hottest K-celebrity females and the 30 “most beautiful faces” among Korean female celebrities. This week, the show decided to switch it up, and took things from an entirely male perspective. This… Continue reading Male Netizens Pick Top 20 “Coolest” Korean Male Celebrities
YG Trainee Moon Suah and Underground Rappers ASH-B, Heize, Truedy Join “Unpretty Rapstar 2”
Three underground female rappers and a YG Entertainment trainee have joined the lineup for the second season of “Unpretty Rapstar.” Artists previously confirmed for the second season of the show are Wonder Girls’ Yubin, SISTAR’s Hyorin, Gilme, Fiestar’s Yezi, KittyB, Kasper, and Ahn Soo Min. On August 24, Mnet’s “Unpretty Rapstar 2” announced that underground… Continue reading YG Trainee Moon Suah and Underground Rappers ASH-B, Heize, Truedy Join “Unpretty Rapstar 2”
BIGBANG Takes 5th Win on “Inkigayo” With Perfect Score for “Let’s Not Fall in Love”
Congratulations to BIGBANG for taking their fifth win for “Let’s Not Fall in Love” on the August 23 episode of SBS “Inkigayo.” Not only was it their fifth win, but BIGBANG recorded a perfect score of 11,000 points! A special bonus for fans came after the awards, when GD & T.O.P, who performed as a unit… Continue reading BIGBANG Takes 5th Win on “Inkigayo” With Perfect Score for “Let’s Not Fall in Love”