Hwang Jung Eum and Korean basketball player Kim Jong Gyu have parted ways. On August 5, a media outlet reported that Hwang Jung Eum broke up with basketball player Kim Jong Gyu two weeks after publicly acknowledging their relationship. In response to the report, Hwang Jung Eum’s agency Y1 Entertainment released the following statement: Hello. This… Continue reading Hwang Jung Eum Confirms Breakup With Basketball Star
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Bae Jin Young Parts Ways With C9 Entertainment + CIX To Promote As 4-Member Group
Bae Jin Young has parted ways with C9 Entertainment. Earlier on August 4, 10asia reported that Bae Jin Young decided not to renew his exclusive contract with C9 Entertainment. The following day on August 5, C9 Entertainment released an official statement announcing the end of Bae Jin Young’s exclusive contract with the agency. Going forward,… Continue reading Bae Jin Young Parts Ways With C9 Entertainment + CIX To Promote As 4-Member Group
Update: Park Ji Hoon Signs With Former Co-Star Bae In Hyuk’s Agency + Drops New Profile Photos
Updated August 4 KST: Park Ji Hoon has dropped new profile photos! Following the announcement of Park Ji Hoon signing with YY Entertainment, the agency dropped new profile photos to welcome the star. Check out the dashing photos below! Source (1) Original article: Park Ji Hoon has joined a new agency! On August 5, YY… Continue reading Update: Park Ji Hoon Signs With Former Co-Star Bae In Hyuk’s Agency + Drops New Profile Photos
Watch: Girls’ Generation Shares Adorable Photos And Videos From 17th Anniversary Reunion
The members of Girls’ Generation got together to celebrate the 17th anniversary of their debut! On August 5, Girls’ Generation rang in their 17th anniversary by revealing that they had recently reunited in honor of the occasion. Posting numerous photos from their hangout on Instagram, YoonA wrote, “Girls’ Generation 17th Debut Anniversary,” while Tiffany simply… Continue reading Watch: Girls’ Generation Shares Adorable Photos And Videos From 17th Anniversary Reunion
The KingDom’s Arthur To Sit Out Today’s Idol Star Athletics Championships (ISAC) Due To COVID-19
The KingDom’s Arthur will not be attending the filming of MBC’s “2024 Idol Star Athletics Championships – Chuseok Special.” On August 4, GF Entertainment announced that Arthur had tested positive for COVID-19 after exhibiting symptoms of the virus the previous day. As a result, the idol will be unable to participate in the “Idol Star… Continue reading The KingDom’s Arthur To Sit Out Today’s Idol Star Athletics Championships (ISAC) Due To COVID-19
UNIS’s Kotoko Faints On Stage During Concert + Agency Shares Update
UNIS’s agency has shared an update on Kotoko’s health after the idol fainted on stage during a performance. On August 3, F&F Entertainment announced, “During [UNIS’s] performance at the ‘2024 Midsummer Night’s Cultural Festival: Mini K-POP Concert’ that was held today at Haenam, member Kotoko fainted, and the performance was halted.” “Kotoko was immediately taken… Continue reading UNIS’s Kotoko Faints On Stage During Concert + Agency Shares Update
MAMAMOO’s Wheein Parts Ways With THE L1VE
After three years at the label, MAMAMOO’s Wheein has parted ways with THE L1VE. On August 3, THE L1VE officially announced that Wheein’s exclusive contract with the agency had come to an end. However, they noted that there would be no changes to her previously announced schedule, including her upcoming concert in Kaohsiung later this… Continue reading MAMAMOO’s Wheein Parts Ways With THE L1VE
August Advertisement Model Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for advertisement models! The rankings were determined through an analysis of consumer behavior, using big data collected from July 2 to August 2. The Korean Business Research Institute evaluated the participation, communication, media, and social values of popular advertisement models in order to… Continue reading August Advertisement Model Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
YG Hands Over All Trademark Rights To G-Dragon’s Name
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon now holds all the trademark rights to his name! On August 1, YG Entertainment confirmed reports that the trademark rights to G-Dragon’s stage name had been transferred to the singer, who officially left the agency last year, at no cost. “It’s true that we have fully handed over all trademark rights to G-Dragon’s… Continue reading YG Hands Over All Trademark Rights To G-Dragon’s Name
SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu Officially Announced As Ambassador For Dior
SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu has been named Dior’s new ambassador! On August 1, French luxury fashion house Dior announced, “A K-Pop icon and member of SEVENTEEN, Mingyu has joined us as a Dior ambassador.” Through newly released photos of Mingyu for Dior, the brand stated, “Mingyu fully embodies Dior House’s unique creativity, which is continuously reinterpreted through… Continue reading SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu Officially Announced As Ambassador For Dior