HYBE Denies Min Hee Jin’s Claims + To File Counter-Lawsuit For False Accusations

HYBE will respond to Min Hee Jin’s lawsuit by filing a counterclaim for false accusations. Previously, ADOR’s CEO Min Hee Jin announced that she and others had filed lawsuits against several HYBE executives for defamation, alleging that HYBE illegally obtained her personal messages unrelated to work and edited them maliciously. In response, HYBE has issued… Continue reading HYBE Denies Min Hee Jin’s Claims + To File Counter-Lawsuit For False Accusations

ADOR’s Min Hee Jin Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Five HYBE Executives

ADOR’s CEO Min Hee Jin has filed lawsuits against several HYBE executives. Previously, Dispatch reported allegations based on KakaoTalk messages between Min Hee Jin and a shaman, accusing her of stealing NewJeans members from Source Music. Dispatch claimed that Min Hee Jin was initially involved in the branding of Source Music’s “N team” trainee debut… Continue reading ADOR’s Min Hee Jin Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Five HYBE Executives

Update: HYBE CEO Park Ji Won Resigns From Position + HYBE Announces Plans To Appoint CSO Lee Jae Sang As New CEO

Updated July 24 KST: HYBE CEO Park Ji Won has officially announced his resignation. On July 24, Park Ji Won addressed the company’s employees in a letter, explaining that there is a scheduled town hall meeting next Tuesday at which he intended to discuss HYBE’s mid-to-long-term growth strategy dubbed “HYBE 2.0.” Acknowledging the media reports… Continue reading Update: HYBE CEO Park Ji Won Resigns From Position + HYBE Announces Plans To Appoint CSO Lee Jae Sang As New CEO

iKON’s Yunhyeong Announces Military Enlistment Date

iKON’s Yunhyeong will be enlisting in the military. On July 24, 143 Entertainment announced the following through iKON’s official social media: Hello, this is 143 Entertainment. Thank you to iKONIC for always loving iKON. On Tuesday, August 13, member Song Yunhyeong will enter the [recruit] training center. Please give your support and encouragement to Song… Continue reading iKON’s Yunhyeong Announces Military Enlistment Date

July Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 100 actors who appeared in dramas, movies, or OTT content released between June 23 and July 23. Um Tae Goo, who is currently… Continue reading July Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Chae Jong Hyeop And Kim So Hyun Talk About “Serendipity’s Embrace,” First Love, Their School Days, And More

Chae Jong Hyeop and Kim So Hyun joined W Korea magazine for a stunning photo shoot! After posing for the pictorial, the two stars of the new series “Serendipity’s Embrace” sat down for an interview to discuss their drama, share their thoughts on first love, and reflect on their school days. The highly-anticipated drama “Serendipity’s… Continue reading Chae Jong Hyeop And Kim So Hyun Talk About “Serendipity’s Embrace,” First Love, Their School Days, And More

Cube Apologizes For Unauthorized Use Of Red Cross Emblem On (G)I-DLE’s Stage Outfits

Cube Entertainment has issued a formal apology for the unauthorized use of the Red Cross emblem. Last week, (G)I-DLE wore lifeguard uniform-themed stage outfits for their performance on the July 19 episode of KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank.” After the show, some viewers noted that the outfits were a misuse of the Red Cross emblem, which… Continue reading Cube Apologizes For Unauthorized Use Of Red Cross Emblem On (G)I-DLE’s Stage Outfits

Source Music Refutes ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin’s Claims + Announces Plans To Take Further Legal Action

Source Music has released a new statement accusing ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin of lying and announcing its plans to take further legal action against her. On July 23, ADOR responded to Dispatch’s report alleging that Min Hee Jin had “stolen” the NewJeans members from Source Music with a firm denial. ADOR also claimed that… Continue reading Source Music Refutes ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin’s Claims + Announces Plans To Take Further Legal Action

BLACKPINK’s Lisa Officially Announced As House Ambassador For Louis Vuitton

BLACKPINK’s Lisa is officially a new house ambassador for Louis Vuitton! On July 23, Louis Vuitton unveiled stunning photos featuring Lisa along with an interview video, officially announcing Lisa as the brand’s new house ambassador. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Louis Vuitton (@louisvuitton) Watch the interview clip below: And check out… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s Lisa Officially Announced As House Ambassador For Louis Vuitton