A law was recently passed in Korea that is cracking down on sajaegi, or the buying of albums and digital singles in bulk. The law is garnering concern amongst fans, as group purchases fall under the definition of sajaegi as stated in the law. According to the “Promotion of the Music Industry Legislation” clause of… Continue reading Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism to Crack Down on Bulk Music Sales
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“Descendants of the Sun” Tops Cable Dramas for TV Hot Topic Rating
KBS’s “Descendants of the Sun” has overtaken the top spot on the TV Hot Topics rating, dethroning tvN for the first time in 15 weeks. Prior to the results of the weekly popularity rating released by the Good Data Corporation on February 29, tvN had held the number one spot for a solid three months… Continue reading “Descendants of the Sun” Tops Cable Dramas for TV Hot Topic Rating
ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo Receives Casting Call 1 Week After Debut
Barely a week after the group’s debut, ASTRO member Cha Eunwoo has already received a casting call. A representative from ASTRO’s agency, Fantagio Music, stated on February 29, “Cha Eunwoo recently received a recommendation to participate in a Chinese drama. We’re curiously looking into the role, since he received this good offer only a week… Continue reading ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo Receives Casting Call 1 Week After Debut
Block B Sues Malicious Commenters Who Targeted Their Families
It has been revealed that popular boy group Block B will be suing malicious commenters over vicious comments about their families. A representative from the boys’ agency, Seven Seasons, stated on February 29, “We took our complaint against the malicious commenters to the Seoul Mapo District Police on February 11. These comments weren’t just your… Continue reading Block B Sues Malicious Commenters Who Targeted Their Families
Ryu Jun Yeol Makes Park Bo Gum’s Heart Flutter
“Reply 1988” star Park Bo Gum recently opened up about the drama and his participation on “Youth Over Flowers in Africa” in an interview, where he admitted that fellow actor Ryu Jun Yeol makes his heart flutter. When asked what Ryu Jun Yeol’s charm is, Park Bo Gum answers, “He’s the kind of guy who… Continue reading Ryu Jun Yeol Makes Park Bo Gum’s Heart Flutter
Foreigner Takes to the Stage for the 1st Time Ever On “King of Mask Singer”
For the first time in the show’s history, a foreigner is revealed as one of the masked singers on “King of Masked Singer,” taking the audience and the judges alike by surprise. Spoiler The contestant known as A Quiet Sort of Lightning Man (hereafter Lightning Man) blows through the first round with a stunning performance… Continue reading Foreigner Takes to the Stage for the 1st Time Ever On “King of Mask Singer”
8 Must-See Films Starring Kang Dong Won
Actor Kang Dong Won has been stealing the spotlight a lot lately, with two back-to-back blockbuster roles. His most recent film, “A Violent Prosecutor,” has almost surpassed 10 million moviegoers despite hitting theatres less than a month ago. To celebrate the box-office success, here are eight of Kang Dong Won’s best roles. 1. A Violent Prosecutor… Continue reading 8 Must-See Films Starring Kang Dong Won
Song Il Gook and the Triplets Reach 1 Million Followers on Instagram
Just shy of two weeks after joining Instagram, Song Il Gook and his triplets have reached 1 million followers! Song Il Gook joined the social networking platform on Valentine’s Day, using the account to keep fans updated on his life with his triplets Daehan, Minguk, and Manse after their departure from “The Return of Superman.”… Continue reading Song Il Gook and the Triplets Reach 1 Million Followers on Instagram
Hwang Jung Eum Ties the Knot With Pro-Golfer Fiancée
Today’s the big day – actress Hwang Jung Eum has tied the knot with her pro-golfer fiancée, Lee Young Don! Before the ceremony, Hwang Jung Eum told reporters, “I’m very thankful for all the help I’ve received while preparing for my wedding. I’ve had a lot of thoughts that I should live more diligently in… Continue reading Hwang Jung Eum Ties the Knot With Pro-Golfer Fiancée
Custody Battle Between Kim Hyun Joong and Ex-Girlfriend Holds First Hearing
On February 26, the first court hearing for the paternity case of Kim Hyun Joong versus his ex-girlfriend Ms. Choi was held. Alhough it was originally announced that it would be the first time the two sides have faced each other in court since the announcement of the paternity test results, neither Kim Hyun Joong… Continue reading Custody Battle Between Kim Hyun Joong and Ex-Girlfriend Holds First Hearing