Singer Wheesung Passes Away

Singer Wheesung has tragically passed away on March 10 at the age of 43. On March 10, his agency released an official statement confirming the heartbreaking news. According to the police and fire authorities, Wheesung was found collapsed in an apartment in Seoul at approximately 6:29 p.m. KST. Emergency responders were dispatched following a report… Continue reading Singer Wheesung Passes Away

3 Dreamcatcher Members To Part Ways With Agency + Continue Group Activities

Dreamcatcher will be embarking on the next chapter of their journey! On March 10, Dreamcatcher Company released an official statement regarding the exclusive contracts of the members. Dreamcatcher’s Handong, Dami, and Gahyeon will part ways with the agency following the expiration of their contracts, but the members will continue to promote together as Dreamcatcher. Read… Continue reading 3 Dreamcatcher Members To Part Ways With Agency + Continue Group Activities

Update: Son Ho Jun Co-Launches New Agency + Yoo Seung Ho Joins

Updated March 12 KST: It’s official—Yoo Seung Ho will be joining a new agency following his departure from YG Entertainment! On March 12, Son Ho Jun’s co-established new agency, management company 333, announced, “We are happy to work together with Yoo Seung Ho, who has received love for a long time for his stable acting… Continue reading Update: Son Ho Jun Co-Launches New Agency + Yoo Seung Ho Joins

Cha Seung Won Signs With KeyEast After Leaving YG

Cha Seung Won has officially joined KeyEast! On March 10, KeyEast announced that Cha Seung Won had signed an exclusive contract with the agency. “We have ended up working together with Cha Seung Won, who has earned the broad trust of the public during a career that spans over 30 years,” stated KeyEast. “We are… Continue reading Cha Seung Won Signs With KeyEast After Leaving YG

March Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups, using big data collected from February 9 to March 9. IVE topped this month’s list with a brand reputation… Continue reading March Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

March Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for male idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various boy groups, using big data collected from February 8 to March 8. BTS topped this month’s list with a brand… Continue reading March Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

“Single’s Inferno 4” Contestant Kim Hye Jin Signs With Agency

“Single’s Inferno 4” contestant Kim Hye Jin has joined a new agency! On March 7, Merry Go Round Company announced, “Kim Hye Jin, who recently showed her honest and confident charm on ‘Single’s Inferno 4,’ has signed an exclusive contract with us. We will be unsparing in our support of Kim Hye Jin so that… Continue reading “Single’s Inferno 4” Contestant Kim Hye Jin Signs With Agency

Baekho Parts Ways With PLEDIS Entertainment After 13 Years

Baekho will be parting ways with PLEDIS Entertainment after more than a decade with the agency. On March 6, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that Baekho’s exclusive contract will come to an end on March 14. To show his appreciation to fans, he will be releasing a final digital single under PLEDIS on the same day. Read… Continue reading Baekho Parts Ways With PLEDIS Entertainment After 13 Years