Rocket Punch’s Takahashi Juri To Leave The Group And Woollim

Takahashi Juri will be leaving both Rocket Punch and Woollim Entertainment following the expiration of her contract. On May 24, Woollim Entertainment announced Juri’s departure, stating that Rocket Punch would continue its activities as a five-member group. Juri, who was formerly a member of the Japanese girl group AKB48, made her debut with Rocket Punch… Continue reading Rocket Punch’s Takahashi Juri To Leave The Group And Woollim

fromis_9’s Baek Ji Heon Extends Break From Activities Due To Health

fromis_9’s Baek Ji Heon will be continuing her temporary break from activities in order to recover her health. Back on May 21, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that Baek Ji Heon had gone to the hospital after experiencing abdominal pain and had been advised by a doctor that she needed rest. At the time, the agency stated… Continue reading fromis_9’s Baek Ji Heon Extends Break From Activities Due To Health

Beenzino And Stefanie Michova Expecting Their First Child

Beenzino and Stefanie Michova are soon-to-be parents! On May 23, Beenzino took to his personal Instagram account, where he shared a heartwarming video of a sonogram with the caption, “Human in the making.” In the video, the couple appears to be in awe, openly expressing their excitement to see their baby’s movements and facial expressions.… Continue reading Beenzino And Stefanie Michova Expecting Their First Child

ILLIT’s Wonhee To Sit Out Today’s University Festival Performance Due To Health Reasons

ILLIT’s Wonhee will be unable to perform at today’s university festival due to health concerns. On May 23, BELIFT LAB announced that Wonhee would not be joining ILLIT’s scheduled performance at Hannam University. Their full statement is as follows: Hello. We would like to update you on the upcoming schedule of Wonhee of ILLIT. Wonhee… Continue reading ILLIT’s Wonhee To Sit Out Today’s University Festival Performance Due To Health Reasons

HYBE Responds To Reports About Changes In ADOR’s Management

HYBE has clarified reports about ADOR’s management. On May 23, industry representatives reported that HYBE’s CSO (chief strategy officer) Lee Jae Sang, HYBE’s CHRO (chief human resources officer) Kim Ju Young, and HYBE’s CFO (chief financial officer) Lee Kyung Jun are among the individuals likely to appointed to ADOR’s board of directors after removing the… Continue reading HYBE Responds To Reports About Changes In ADOR’s Management

May Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various idol groups, using big data collected from April 16 to May 16. IVE topped this month’s list with a… Continue reading May Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

AOA’s Dohwa (Formerly Chanmi) Parts Ways With FNC After 15 Years

AOA’s Dohwa (formerly Chanmi) has parted ways with her agency after their exclusive contracts expired. On May 21, Dohwa took to her Instagram and shared a heartfelt letter to her fans as below: Hello! This is Dohwa. I’m leaving FNC, which I’ve been with for 15 years, and taking on a new challenge! I thank… Continue reading AOA’s Dohwa (Formerly Chanmi) Parts Ways With FNC After 15 Years

Update: BELIFT LAB Announces Plans To File Additional Complaint Against ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin

Updated June 10 KST: On June 10, BELIFT LAB released a new statement announcing their plans to file an additional complaint against ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. They stated, “BELIFT LAB will file an additional civil lawsuit today to hold CEO Min Hee Jin accountable for the damages suffered by the artists and members of… Continue reading Update: BELIFT LAB Announces Plans To File Additional Complaint Against ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin

ARMADA Announces ONE PACT And Kangnam’s Collaboration Has Ended By Mutual Agreement

ONE PACT’s agency has announced that the new boy group’s collaboration with Kangnam has come to an end. On May 21, ARMADA ENT. released the following statement: Hello. This is ARMADA ENT. We are making an announcement regarding ONE PACT’s collaboration with Kangna, It was agreed that ONE PACT and Kangnam would work together up… Continue reading ARMADA Announces ONE PACT And Kangnam’s Collaboration Has Ended By Mutual Agreement