It was reported on December 18 that the MBC “Idol Star Athletics Championships” would continue for the Lunar New Year. However, MBC later disputed the report, saying that no plans have been finalized. The initial report came from an industry insider, who said that the “Idol Star Athletics Championships” would be filmed over two days… Continue reading MBC Says Plans for Next “Idol Star Athletics Championship” Are Still Up in the Air
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Boy Groups Unite in Friendly “Music Bank” Backstage Selca
B.A.P member Himchan showed the camaraderie between boy groups by posting a snapshot with EXO‘s Suho and BTS‘s V on his Instagram! All three groups performed on the December 18 broadcast of KBS‘s “Music Bank,” where EXO took home the crown. Himchan, Suho, and V snapped a friendly selca together backstage, and Himchan shared the photo with the… Continue reading Boy Groups Unite in Friendly “Music Bank” Backstage Selca
Super Junior’s Choi Siwon Shares Sweet Snapshot With His Sister
It seems that Super Junior member Choi Siwon was able to spend some quality time with his family at the completion ceremony for his basic training. Choi Siwon shared a photo of himself with an award he received for being an outstanding soldier on December 17. On the same day, his little sister Choi Ji Won… Continue reading Super Junior’s Choi Siwon Shares Sweet Snapshot With His Sister
Watch: SISTAR’s Hyorin Says “Hello” in Stunning Adele Cover
Adele‘s latest smash hit “Hello” has been making its way across the Internet and around the world, and Korea is definitely not immune to the viral craze. It seems like everyone is covering the track, and Korean high-schooler Lydia Lee recently made waves with her incredible rendition of the song. Now, SISTAR‘s Hyorin has contributed her own… Continue reading Watch: SISTAR’s Hyorin Says “Hello” in Stunning Adele Cover
EXO Takes Home 1st Win With “Sing for You” on “Music Bank”+ Performances
The boys of EXO are back in action, taking home their first win for their most recent round of promotions! On the December 18 broadcast of KBS‘s “Music Bank,” EXO beat out PSY‘s “Daddy” for the number one spot this week with “Sing for You.” Leader Suho took the mic and gave his thanks to… Continue reading EXO Takes Home 1st Win With “Sing for You” on “Music Bank”+ Performances
Father of Famous Actress Accused of Using Her Celebrity Status to Commit Fraud
The father of a popular actress is in hot water for committing fraud through using his daughter’s celebrity status. On December 17, the Seoul Dongjak Police issued an arrest warrant for the man, identified only as Park (57). A spokesperson for the police department stated, “Mr. Park has multiple offenses of fraud and other such… Continue reading Father of Famous Actress Accused of Using Her Celebrity Status to Commit Fraud
Super Junior’s Choi Siwon Receives Award During Basic Training
Proving that he’s just as good a soldier as he is an actor, Super Junior member Choi Siwon was awarded with a medal for being an outstanding soldier. Choi Siwon posted a photo of himself with the medal and a certificate of the award, writing the caption, “The fighting spirit of a veteran. Thank you!”… Continue reading Super Junior’s Choi Siwon Receives Award During Basic Training
Koreans Choose Their Top K-Pop Stars of 2015
Gallup Korea recently released their list of the top stars in Korea in 2015. On a similar vein, they polled 4,200 people between the ages of 13 to 59 around the country (excluding Jeju) in July, September, and November on their favorite K-pop stars of the year. BIGBANG took home the first place spot with… Continue reading Koreans Choose Their Top K-Pop Stars of 2015
Super Junior’s Ryeowook Confirms Solo Debut in 2016
In a recent interview with PlayDB, Super Junior member Ryeowook confirmed he will be making his solo debut in 2016! The interview centered on his role as Christopher in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” and Ryeowook talked about the challenges of his first play. However, he also mentioned his plans for… Continue reading Super Junior’s Ryeowook Confirms Solo Debut in 2016
Super Junior’s Donghae and Eunhyuk Reunite for the First Time Since Enlistment
Much to fans’ delight, Super Junior‘s Donghae and Eunhyuk reunited for the first time since their enlistments in October! On December 17, Eunhyuk posted a selca of the two of them together to his Instagram, writing, “Yesterday. How long has it been? #FirstLeaveofAbsence #VisitwithLeeDonghaek.” In the photo, the two of them are both bundled up… Continue reading Super Junior’s Donghae and Eunhyuk Reunite for the First Time Since Enlistment