In the Korean music industry, producing an idol group is seen as a “high risk” endeavor. The average number of groups preparing to debut per year is 300. Only about 50 of these actually debut, and typically only one or two gain serious recognition in their first year. A source from the music industry said,… Continue reading How Much Does It Cost To Debut A K-Pop Group?
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UP10TION Compares Their Members To Girl Groups, Says They Won’t Lose
On August 4, UP10TION held a showcase for their fourth mini-album, “Summer go!” The group opened the event by claiming, “We think that we have an advantage even among the girl group competition.” “Xiao has a refreshing personality that doesn’t lose to girl groups,” Sunyoul added. “I think that Wooshin is just as pretty as any… Continue reading UP10TION Compares Their Members To Girl Groups, Says They Won’t Lose
Ryu Hwayoung Compares Kissing Scenes With Han Seung Yeon And Lee Seung Gi
At a press conference for JTBC’s new drama “Age of Youth” on August 4, actress and former T-ara member Ryu Hwayoung compared her kiss scene with Han Seung Yeon to a previous kiss scene with Lee Seung Gi. “In the movie ‘Love Forecast’ I had a kiss scene with Lee Seung Gi,” she said. “But I liked… Continue reading Ryu Hwayoung Compares Kissing Scenes With Han Seung Yeon And Lee Seung Gi
MBC Reveals Why They Chose “W” As Their Newest Drama
MBC’s new drama “W” (written by Song Jae Sung and directed by Jung Dae Yoon) is currently on a ratings streak and gaining popularity only a couple weeks after its release. The drama department head at MBC, Park Sung Soo, said, “We’ve always kept an eye on Song Jae Sung’s projects. When we saw the… Continue reading MBC Reveals Why They Chose “W” As Their Newest Drama
Stars You Won’t Believe Are The Same Age
Age is very important in Korean culture. Asking someone’s age at the beginning of your acquaintance is a common practice, so you can decide how formally or informally to speak. Sometimes you can guess without asking – but making a mistake can lead to misunderstandings. The following is a list of stars who you might never… Continue reading Stars You Won’t Believe Are The Same Age
Jessi Is Moved To Tears By Surprise Visit On “Sister’s Slam Dunk”
On the July 29 episode of “Sister’s Slam Dunk,” Min Hyo Rin chose Jessi to be the next one to accomplish her dream. Spoilers When asked why she chose Jessi, Jessi joked, “Actually, I threatened her.” The cast met in a karaoke room and Jessi said more seriously, “In the twelve years I worked to… Continue reading Jessi Is Moved To Tears By Surprise Visit On “Sister’s Slam Dunk”
Choi Woo Shik Is Full Of Praise For Co-Star Ahn Sohee (And Himself?)
On July 29, Choi Woo Shik sat down for an interview to promote his new film “Train to Busan.” In the movie, he plays a high school student alongside Ahn Sohee, formerly of Wonder Girls. “We matched well together,” Choi Woo Shik said. “I’m two years older than her but she’s been in the industry for 10… Continue reading Choi Woo Shik Is Full Of Praise For Co-Star Ahn Sohee (And Himself?)
Singer Lee Hyun Do Accused Of Sexual Harassment
Former Deux member Lee Hyun Do has received an accusation of sexual molestation. On July 30, a source from Lee Hyun Do’s side said, “Lee Hyun Do discussed things with the lawyers yesterday. We have not yet received a summons or communication from the police, but he will submit faithfully to all investigations once a date is set.”… Continue reading Singer Lee Hyun Do Accused Of Sexual Harassment
Girl Group Members Are Ranked In Brand Reputation For July
The brand reputation rankings for the month of July are out! The Korea Institute of Corporate Reputation examined big data from June 28 to July 29 in order to examine which girl group members had the highest brand reputation among their peers. The categories under investigation included the amount of brands the celebrity has participated in, their ability… Continue reading Girl Group Members Are Ranked In Brand Reputation For July
“Beautiful Mind” Cast And Crew Continue To Work Hard Despite Episode Reduction
The cast and crew of “Beautiful Mind” have taken their surprising episode reduction in stride and are continuing with the mentality, “The show must go on.” Spoilers The KBS drama released its final behind-the-scenes cuts on July 29. The pictures show Jang Hyuk working hard on his scenes despite the hot weather. The actor had recently… Continue reading “Beautiful Mind” Cast And Crew Continue To Work Hard Despite Episode Reduction