BLACKPINK’s “Whistle” has reached another YouTube milestone! On January 11 around 7:30 p.m. KST, the music video for “Whistle” surpassed 450 million views. The MV was released on August 8, 2016, meaning that it accomplished the milestone in about three years and five months. “Whistle” is BLACKPINK’s sixth music video to reach 450 million views, following… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s “Whistle” Becomes Their 6th MV To Hit 450 Million Views
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Update: Jung Il Woo Confirms Role + Lee Hak Joo Reportedly In Talks For New Drama With Kang Ji Young
Updated February 29 KST: Jung Il Woo has been confirmed as the lead actor of “Late Night Snack Man and Woman” (literal title)! His agency confirmed on February 28 that he will take the role of star chef Park Jin Sung. The actor stated, “I’m excited and happy to be able to greet viewers again through my… Continue reading Update: Jung Il Woo Confirms Role + Lee Hak Joo Reportedly In Talks For New Drama With Kang Ji Young
January Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups! Brand reputation rankings are determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups, using big data collected from December 9, 2019 to January 10, 2020. Taking the top spot this month is Red… Continue reading January Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Son Dambi Gets Teased By Close Friend Gong Hyo Jin For Being A Klutz On “Home Alone” (“I Live Alone”)
Singer and actress Son Dambi recently appeared on MBC’s “Home Alone” (“I Live Alone”)! On the January 10 episode, she introduced herself and said, “I’ve been living by myself for 12 years.” She also introduced her pet cats, Egon and Munch, and said that they were named after her favorite painters, Egon Schiele and Edvard Munch. Later,… Continue reading Son Dambi Gets Teased By Close Friend Gong Hyo Jin For Being A Klutz On “Home Alone” (“I Live Alone”)
Rapper NO:EL Indicted Without Detention For Drunk Driving + Attempted Cover-Up
Former “High School Rapper” contestant and rapper NO:EL has been indicted without detention by the prosecution. Three months ago, the police began their investigation into NO:EL after his car collided with a motorcycle early in the morning of September 7. His blood alcohol content at the time was reportedly 0.08 percent, enough to revoke a driver’s… Continue reading Rapper NO:EL Indicted Without Detention For Drunk Driving + Attempted Cover-Up
Joo Jin Mo’s Agency Warns Against Spreading Hacked Information + Samsung Responds To Speculation About Security
Joo Jin Mo’s agency, Huayi Brothers, has released a second statement on the actor’s phone being hacked. Earlier this week, Joo Jin Mo’s agency revealed that the actor’s personal cellphone had been hacked and that the hacker was threatening to reveal personal information unless they were paid. The next day, Dispatch reported that other celebrities were being hacked… Continue reading Joo Jin Mo’s Agency Warns Against Spreading Hacked Information + Samsung Responds To Speculation About Security
PD Na Young Suk Talks About Working With Lee Seung Gi Again On New Variety Show
On January 10, tvN’s new variety show “Friday Friday Night” (literal title) held a press conference with producing directors (PDs) Na Young Suk and Jang Eun Jung and writer Kim Dae Joo in attendance. The cast of the new show features many stars that Na Young Suk has worked with in the past, such as WINNER’s… Continue reading PD Na Young Suk Talks About Working With Lee Seung Gi Again On New Variety Show
Kang Dong Won, Cha Seung Won, Lee Sung Kyung, Son Ho Jun Revealed To Have Renewed Contracts With YG
It was belatedly revealed that several of YG Entertainment’s top actors had renewed their contracts with the agency. On January 10, a source from YG stated, “Kang Dong Won, Cha Seung Won, and Son Ho Jun renewed their contracts last year.” Later, YG also confirmed that model-turned-actress Lee Sung Kyung had also renewed her contract last… Continue reading Kang Dong Won, Cha Seung Won, Lee Sung Kyung, Son Ho Jun Revealed To Have Renewed Contracts With YG
Kim Woo Seok Launches His Own Instagram Account
Kim Woo Seok has joined Instagram! On January 10, TOP Media announced that an official Instagram account had been launched for Kim Woo Seok. In their press release, the agency stated, “Thank you to all the fans who love Kim Woo Seok. We are writing to inform you about his personal Instagram account, which has just been… Continue reading Kim Woo Seok Launches His Own Instagram Account
“Itaewon Class” Starring Park Seo Joon And Kim Da Mi Hints At Main Conflict In New Poster
The upcoming JTBC drama “Itaewon Class” has revealed another new poster! Unlike the other posters, which focused on the six young people who chase their dreams in the Itaewon district of Seoul, this poster introduces the main conflict of the drama. This conflict is between the young Itaewon dreamers, led by Park Seo Joon, and… Continue reading “Itaewon Class” Starring Park Seo Joon And Kim Da Mi Hints At Main Conflict In New Poster