The Supreme Court has ruled that the entertainment magazine that published photo books of BTS without Big Hit Entertainment’s permission has engaged in unfair business practices. On May 8, Big Hit Entertainment and the Supreme Court confirmed that back in March, the Supreme Court had upheld the decision made in the previous appeal trial to grant a partial injunction against entertainment… Continue reading Supreme Court Upholds Appeal Hearing Decision In Favor Of Big Hit Entertainment In BTS’s Portrait Rights Case
Author: C_Hong
B.A.P’s Jongup Talks About Making His Solo Debut, Signing With A New Agency, And More
On May 7, Jongup held a showcase to mark the release of his first solo album, “Headache.” Jongup debuted in 2012 with the group B.A.P. In 2019, he parted ways with TS Entertainment and signed with The Groove Company. At the showcase, Jongup said, “When I promoted as part of a team, I would share the pressure of… Continue reading B.A.P’s Jongup Talks About Making His Solo Debut, Signing With A New Agency, And More
Kim Dong Jun And Kim Jae Kyung Talk About Working Together In Their New Film, Why They Chose To Star, And More
On May 7, the upcoming film “Way Station” (literal translation) held a press conference with director Kim Jung Min and cast members Kim Dong Jun, Kim Jae Kyung, Yoon Yoo Sun, Heo Jung Min, and Jin Ye Sol. “Way Station” is a melodrama about the love story between Seung Hyun, who suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease and is… Continue reading Kim Dong Jun And Kim Jae Kyung Talk About Working Together In Their New Film, Why They Chose To Star, And More
Jung Joon Young And Choi Jong Hoon’s Sentencing Date For Their Appeal Trial Postponed
The sentencing hearing for Jung Joon Young and Choi Jong Hoon’s appeal trial has been postponed. In November 2019, Jung Joon Young, Choi Jong Hoon, and three other individuals were charged with aggravated rape. Choi Jong Hoon and “Kim” received five-year prison sentences and Jung Joon Young received a six-year prison sentence. “Heo” received a sentence of… Continue reading Jung Joon Young And Choi Jong Hoon’s Sentencing Date For Their Appeal Trial Postponed
2PM’s Taecyeon Confirmed For His First Historical Film Role
2PM’s Taecyeon will be appearing in a new film! On May 7, a source from his agency told DongA.com, “Ok Taecyeon will be taking on his first sageuk [historical/period drama] role in ‘Hansan.’” Directed by Kim Han Min, “Hansan” (working title) is a film about the Battle of Hansan Island, a naval battle between the Japanese and Korean… Continue reading 2PM’s Taecyeon Confirmed For His First Historical Film Role
Wonho Signs With U.S. Label Maverick Management
Wonho has signed with the U.S. label Maverick Management! On May 6, Maverick shared a tweet that welcomed Wonho to the Maverick family. Maverick Management is a California-based company that describes itself as a collection of experts in pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop, and country with the goal of expanding the role of live events and technology in… Continue reading Wonho Signs With U.S. Label Maverick Management
Shin Ha Kyun And Jung So Min’s New Drama “Fix You” Premieres To Better Ratings Than Predecessor
The Wednesday night drama time slot saw an improvement for KBS with the premiere of their new drama, “Fix You.” According to Nielsen Korea, the premiere episode of KBS’s “Fix You,” which aired on May 6, recorded average nationwide ratings of 4.7 and 5.2 percent. This is an improvement from its predecessor, “Meow the Secret Boy,” which premiered… Continue reading Shin Ha Kyun And Jung So Min’s New Drama “Fix You” Premieres To Better Ratings Than Predecessor
Watch: Yook Sungjae Is Confused By The Afterlife In New Teaser For “Mystic Pop-Up Bar”
JTBC’s upcoming Wednesday-Thursday drama “Mystic Pop-Up Bar” has released a new teaser! “Mystic Pop-Up Bar” is based on a popular webtoon and tells the story of a mysterious pojangmacha (an outdoor drinking establishment) run by an ill-tempered woman named Wol Joo (Hwang Jung Eum), an innocent part-time employee named Han Kang Bae (BTOB’s Yook Sungjae), and a former afterlife detective… Continue reading Watch: Yook Sungjae Is Confused By The Afterlife In New Teaser For “Mystic Pop-Up Bar”
Jung Il Woo And Kang Ji Young Show Sweet Chemistry Over Late Night Snacks In New Drama
JTBC’s upcoming Monday-Tuesday drama “Sweet Munchies” has shared more stills of its lead actors, Jung Il Woo and Kang Ji Young! “Sweet Munchies” (formerly known as “Late Night Snack Man and Woman”) is a romantic comedy about a love triangle in which a man and a woman fight over the same man. Jung Il Woo stars… Continue reading Jung Il Woo And Kang Ji Young Show Sweet Chemistry Over Late Night Snacks In New Drama
EXO’s Baekhyun Shares What He’s Been Doing Lately + Celebrates His Birthday In Advance With Fans
On May 5, EXO’s Baekhyun held a V Live broadcast to communicate with fans in honor of Children’s Day as well as his birthday on May 6. Before the broadcast, he talked with fans on Twitter before moving the Q&A to V Live. During the broadcast, Baekhyun talked about what he’s been up to lately, whether he’s met with… Continue reading EXO’s Baekhyun Shares What He’s Been Doing Lately + Celebrates His Birthday In Advance With Fans