A “giant baby.” The youngest, but tallest member of a group. Recently on an online community, a sort of family tree was posted, listing the ‘giant babies’ of K-pop, from the first generation idol group H.O.T as well as soon-to-debut groups like TS Entertainment’s SONAMOO. The male “giant babies” include first generation idols H.O.T’s Lee Jae Won… Continue reading Who Are the “Giant Babies (Maknaes)” of the K-pop World?
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Chu Sarang Gets into the Holiday Season for Singles Magazine
The holiday season is just around the corner, and Chu Sung Hoon’s daughter Chu Sarang has taken up festivities in a new Christmas pictorial for the December issue of Singles magazine. The magazine recently released some B-cut photos of Chu Sarang’s photo shoot, where the “Superman Returns” star looks as cute as ever in her… Continue reading Chu Sarang Gets into the Holiday Season for Singles Magazine
“Pinocchio” Previews Episode 5 with New Stills: Lee Jong Suk and Lee Yoo Bi Punished
SBS’ “Pinocchio” has dropped stills from the upcoming November 26 episode of the show, in which Lee Jong Suk (playing Choi Dal Po) and Lee Yoo Bi (Yoon Yoo Rae) are being punished, holding their arms above their heads. It’s a strange sight, as the two are clearly dressed for a professional environment, but assuming… Continue reading “Pinocchio” Previews Episode 5 with New Stills: Lee Jong Suk and Lee Yoo Bi Punished
Rookie Singer Megan Lee Has Contract Dispute with Agency 6 Months after Debut
Just six months into her debut, rookie singer Megan Lee has run into problems with her agency’s exclusive contract. Megan Lee is currently signed with g.o.d Kim Tae Woo’s agency Soul Shop Entertainment, and on November 25, it was revealed that she submitted a request for an injunction on her contract to the Seoul Central… Continue reading Rookie Singer Megan Lee Has Contract Dispute with Agency 6 Months after Debut
Luhan’s Case Against SM Entertainment Forwarded to Arbitration
On November 25, Luhan’s lawsuit against SM Entertainment, which was filed earlier on October 10, was forwarded to arbitration, a chance for the parties to meet at a middle ground prior to the beginning of the trials. There are cases in which the involved party may directly request an arbitration, but if that is not the… Continue reading Luhan’s Case Against SM Entertainment Forwarded to Arbitration
2014 MAMA Presenting Line-Up Revealed, Includes Song Ji Hyo, Lee Kwang Soo, Kang Sora, and More
The 2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards (2014 MAMA) has revealed the presenting line-up for the ceremony to be held this coming December 3 in Hong Kong. The hottest stars of Korean entertainment are rolling out for the show, including veteran actors Kwon Sang Woo, Song Seung Hun, Choi Ji Woo, and Yoon Eun Hye. Also… Continue reading 2014 MAMA Presenting Line-Up Revealed, Includes Song Ji Hyo, Lee Kwang Soo, Kang Sora, and More
Agency CEO Ruled Not Guilty for Sexual Assault of 15-Year-Old Girl, Elicits Heavy Criticism from Public
A 2011 case involving a male CEO of an entertainment agency and his alleged sexual assault of a young teenage girl recently saw a verdict of not guilty by the Supreme Court, contradicting initial rulings and eliciting outrage from the public. Previously, in August of 2011, according to a report by Korea Daily (Hankook Ilbo),… Continue reading Agency CEO Ruled Not Guilty for Sexual Assault of 15-Year-Old Girl, Elicits Heavy Criticism from Public
Loco Drops “Thinking About You” MV Feat. Jay Park
Rapper Loco has dropped his music video for “Thinking About You” featuring Jay Park, off of his new EP “Locomotive,” which is first comeback in eight months. The video, dropped on AOMG’s official YouTube channel and various music sites on November 25, has a slightly comical feel, Loco and Jay Park wandering a labyrinth of… Continue reading Loco Drops “Thinking About You” MV Feat. Jay Park
A Pink Releases Music Video for “LUV” from Comeback Mini Album
A Pink has officially made their comeback with the release of their fifth mini album “Pink LUV” on November 24 at midnight, coming eight months after their fourth mini “Pink Blossom.” The title track “LUV” takes a slightly different direction from A Pink’s previous dance tracks, taking an upbeat melody to express the emotion of… Continue reading A Pink Releases Music Video for “LUV” from Comeback Mini Album
“Dad! Where Are We Going” Jung Woong In’s Daughter Da Yoon Puts On a Mean Game Face
On the November 23 episode of “Dad! Where Are You Going,” the families on the show got together for a field day. Jung Woong In and his daughters Se Yoon, So Yoon, and Da Yoon all participated in the field day, and of the three, Da Yoon was chosen as the mascot. When she got her costume… Continue reading “Dad! Where Are We Going” Jung Woong In’s Daughter Da Yoon Puts On a Mean Game Face