After announcing her retirement from the sport last month, former rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon Jae recently held a press conference to talk about her retirement. The press conference took place at the Taereung Training Center (otherwise known as the Korea National Training Center) on March 4. At the conference, Son Yeon Jae said, “For a while, it… Continue reading Former Rhythmic Gymnast Son Yeon Jae Holds Press Conference About Her Retirement
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GFRIEND Reaches New Personal Milestone In Pre-Orders For Upcoming Album
With one day left before their comeback, GFRIEND proves that they’re a girl group still on the rise. According to their agency, Source Music, “GFRIEND’s fourth mini-album ‘The Awakening’ became available for sale on February 27 and has now surpassed 100,000 pre-orders.” GFRIEND’s last comeback, their first studio album “LOL,” achieved 60,000 pre-orders, which means the new… Continue reading GFRIEND Reaches New Personal Milestone In Pre-Orders For Upcoming Album
Kim Chungha Shows Loyalty To Former “Produce 101” Teammates By Featuring On DIA’s New Album
On March 5, MBK Entertainment revealed that the former “Produce 101” and I.O.I idol will be featuring in girl group DIA’s new album. The track on which Kim Chungha features was written by Ki Huihyeon, who appeared on “Produce 101” with fellow DIA member Jung Chaeyeon. The song is titled “No Time.” Other artists featuring… Continue reading Kim Chungha Shows Loyalty To Former “Produce 101” Teammates By Featuring On DIA’s New Album
Director Of “Reply” Series To Hand-Pick His Own Cast For New Prison Drama
Earlier this year the producing director (PD) of the hit “Reply” series, Shin Won Ho, announced that he would be taking on a new prison drama. The 16-episode drama features Shin Won Ho and “Reply” writer Lee Woo Jung as creative directors, Shin Won Ho and a junior PD as directors, and other “Reply” writer Jung… Continue reading Director Of “Reply” Series To Hand-Pick His Own Cast For New Prison Drama
Could Bands Be Making A Comeback In The Age Of Idol Groups?
Can band groups hit it big in the oversaturated idol market? In recent years, idol groups have been the name of the game in the Korean music industry. Although sometimes the baton has passed from boy groups to girl groups and vice versa, the spotlight has firmly been on multi-member groups with specific concepts and synchronized choreography.… Continue reading Could Bands Be Making A Comeback In The Age Of Idol Groups?
Ku Hye Sun Promises Ahn Jae Hyun A Sweet Reward If He Does The Dishes
Ahn Jae Hyun and Ku Hye Sun’s sweet honeymoon life continued on the March 3 episode of “Newlywed Diary.” On this episode, Ahn Jae Hyun prepared a sweet parting gift for his wife before he left on a business trip. Alone at home, Ku Hye Sun spent a busy day but made sure to call… Continue reading Ku Hye Sun Promises Ahn Jae Hyun A Sweet Reward If He Does The Dishes
Korean Broadcasters May Be Making A Shift Towards Multiple Season Format
Pre-production and season format. Many years ago, these were thought to be impossible in the Korean television industry. The perception of pre-production changed with the major hit “Descendants of the Sun,” and now Korean TV might be moving into the area of multiple season formats as well. “Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul Ho” is one of the… Continue reading Korean Broadcasters May Be Making A Shift Towards Multiple Season Format
Watch: Lovelyz’s Kei Puts Her Own Spin On Taeyeon’s “I” With Her Partner On “Duet Song Festival”
On the March 3 episode of MBC’s “Duet Song Festival,” Lovelyz’s Kei made a solo appearance to cover her senior Taeyeon’s debut solo track, “I.” Other guests on the show included Lyn, Sleepy, Rose Motel’s Yook Joong Wan, Park Hye Kyung, Gilbu Bonggu’s Bonggu, and fellow idol BTOB’s Changsub covering Crush’s “Beautiful.” Kei said of… Continue reading Watch: Lovelyz’s Kei Puts Her Own Spin On Taeyeon’s “I” With Her Partner On “Duet Song Festival”
Watch: BTOB’s Changsub And His Partner Cover “Goblin” OST On “Duet Song Festival”
The March 3 episode of MBC’s “Duet Song Festival” featured not one, but two idols – BTOB’s Changsub and Lovelyz’s Kei! Spoilers Changsub is the third member of BTOB to appear on the show and joked, “I’ve been relegated to the sub-sub-sub-vocal of my team but I’m here to try and get back my spot.” Changsub… Continue reading Watch: BTOB’s Changsub And His Partner Cover “Goblin” OST On “Duet Song Festival”
BewhY To Collaborate With U.S. Rapper Big K.R.I.T
One of Korea’s hottest rappers, BewhY, will be releasing a collaboration track with U.S. rapper Big K.R.I.T! On February 28 KST, MNC Records, who is starting a project called “Super Collaboration,” stated, “The first stage of our project will begin on March 10 with BewhY and Big K.R.I.T’s collaboration track.” Big K.R.I.T is from the southern United States… Continue reading BewhY To Collaborate With U.S. Rapper Big K.R.I.T