On November 21, 2013, B-Free, BTS, and other hip-hop artists participated in “Kim Bong Hyun’s Hip-Hop Invitational 1st Anniversary Broadcast.” During the broadcast, B-Free made some pointed comments about BTS’ status as idol rappers. He also makes fun of Suga’s name calling him seoltang (sugar in Korean). Fans that viewed this exchange considered B-Free’s comments to be disrespectful.… Continue reading B-Free Belatedly Apologizes to BTS for Disrespectful Comments
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Are School Uniforms Key to K-Pop Idol Group Success?
Media outlet OSEN recently released a report about school uniform fantasies. The article focuses on how the schoolgirl and schoolboy concept has become key to securing success and popularity for many K-pop idol groups. The writer focuses on two popular groups, BTS and GFRIEND. BTS first debuted in June 2013 with lyrics directed towards students and… Continue reading Are School Uniforms Key to K-Pop Idol Group Success?
Park Hae Jin Comments on His Dating Rumors With Park Shin Hye
In a recent interview with Star News, actor Park Hae Jin opened up about his feelings regarding the false reports and rumors about him dating actress Park Shin Hye. He commented, “It was so weird and unexpected. I think it was malicious.” The actor continued, “Whether or not the dating rumor was true or false,… Continue reading Park Hae Jin Comments on His Dating Rumors With Park Shin Hye
San E and G.Soul Collaborate to Release New Single
JYP Entertainment will be collaborating with Brand New Music next! On January 23, a source revealed that JYP Entertainment’s G.Soul and Brand New Music’s San E will be releasing a collaboration single through various music sites. Many are interested in how this collaboration will turn out especially since San E was a former JYP Entertainment… Continue reading San E and G.Soul Collaborate to Release New Single
Watch: “Music Core” 1.23.16: Teen Top, Dal Shabet, Stellar, and More
Today’s performers on MBC’s “Music Core” include Teen Top, Dal Shabet, Lucky J, Halo, Stellar, Cross Gene, Legend, Road Boyz, Purfles, 45RPM, Royal Pirates, B.I.G, Anda, CocoSori, Shin Hye Sung, V.O.S, and Nop.K. ♬ Heart ♡ Attack Stage ♬ – Teen Top 『Please Don’t Go』 『Warning Sign』 – Dal Shabet 『Someone like U』 – Lucky… Continue reading Watch: “Music Core” 1.23.16: Teen Top, Dal Shabet, Stellar, and More
4Minute’s Nam Jihyun Cast in Upcoming MBC Drama
On January 23, an insider revealed that 4Minute’s Nam Jihyun has been cast in MBC’s upcoming drama “My Little Baby” (working title). She will be playing the role of younger sister to the male lead, actor Oh Ji Ho. Her last role in a drama from a major broadcasting station was MBC’s “A Thousand Kisses”… Continue reading 4Minute’s Nam Jihyun Cast in Upcoming MBC Drama
GOT7’s Jackson and TWICE’s Nayeon Comment on JYP’s 3-Year Dating Ban
The January 22 episode of KBS 2TV’s “A Look at Myself” discussed various worries that people in different age groups have. When asked about worries that individuals in their twenties typically have, TWICE’s Nayeon said, “I think [they have] a lot of dating worries.” Jo Woo Jong commented, “Isn’t dating easy when you’re in your… Continue reading GOT7’s Jackson and TWICE’s Nayeon Comment on JYP’s 3-Year Dating Ban
Watch: TWICE’s Tzuyu Cracks Everyone Up With Her Cute Mistake on “A Look at Myself”
On the January 22 episode of KBS 2TV’s “A Look at Myself,” Jo Young Nam, Lee Kyung Kyu, GOT7′s Jackson, and TWICE’s Tzuyu enjoy a trip to Incheon’s Chinatown. After their dinner, Lee Kyung asks Tzuyu, “Do you like Uncle Young Nam or me more?” Jo Young Nam protests, “You shouldn’t do that kind of… Continue reading Watch: TWICE’s Tzuyu Cracks Everyone Up With Her Cute Mistake on “A Look at Myself”
Actor Jang Geun Suk Joins Instagram
Asia’s Prince actor Jang Geun Suk has officially joined Instagram! On January 21, the actor posted his first Instagram post. The black-and-white photo features him at a beach. Jang Geun Suk’s consideration for his international fans is apparent in his usage of English in his messages. Welcome to Prince world!!! A photo posted by APJ_JKS… Continue reading Actor Jang Geun Suk Joins Instagram
GOT7’s Jackson and Park Joon Hyung Join “A Look at Myself”
On January 22, a KBS representative revealed, “Park Joon Hyung and Jackson will be joining KBS 2TV’s ‘A Look at Myself.’ Lee Kyung Kyu and Park Myung Soo will remain and make a team.” The representative continued, “Jackson, Park Joon Hyung, Park Myung Soo, and Lee Kyung Kyu will become a team, but we are… Continue reading GOT7’s Jackson and Park Joon Hyung Join “A Look at Myself”