UNCORE, the agency managing “PROJECT 7” group CLOSE YOUR EYES, has released a rebuttal in response to PocketDol Studio’s recent claims. The conflict began when UNCORE announced plans to take legal action against a participating agency, accusing them of breaching the participation contract by scheduling activities for their artists outside of the project group. In… Continue reading CLOSE YOUR EYES’ Agency Issues New Statement Regarding Conflict With PocketDol Studio
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Stray Kids’ Bang Chan Officially Announced As Fendi’s Newest Brand Ambassador
Stray Kids’ leader Bang Chan has officially been named the new brand ambassador for Italian luxury fashion house Fendi! On January 16, Fendi made the exciting announcement through its social media channels, welcoming Bang Chan into the Fendi family. Fendi expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, “Fendi and Bang Chan look forward to embarking on… Continue reading Stray Kids’ Bang Chan Officially Announced As Fendi’s Newest Brand Ambassador
T.O.P Candidly Discusses Past Mistakes, “Squid Game 2” Casting, Departure From BIGBANG, And More
Former BIGBANG member T.O.P sat down for an interview for the first time in 11 years. On January 15, T.O.P participated in an interview where he spoke candidly about his recent project “Squid Game 2,” his departure from BIGBANG, and more. When asked how he come to participate in “Squid Game 2,” T.O.P said, “I… Continue reading T.O.P Candidly Discusses Past Mistakes, “Squid Game 2” Casting, Departure From BIGBANG, And More
Cha Eun Woo Reflects On His Career, His Past Characters, And More
ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo recently joined ELLE Korea for a stunning pictorial and an insightful interview. Discussing his upcoming Netflix drama “The WONDERfools,” he shared, “Every day, I become [my character] Woon Jung and put my heart into filming. You’ll be able to see a new side of me, so please look forward to it.”… Continue reading Cha Eun Woo Reflects On His Career, His Past Characters, And More
Starship Entertainment Issues Apology Over Deepfake Repost Involving IVE’s An Yu Jin
IVE’s agency Starship Entertainment has issued an official apology following backlash from fans over the reposting of deepfake content on its official Chinese social media Weibo account. The controversy arose when Starship’s official Weibo account reposted deepfake content of IVE members Jang Won Young and An Yu Jin. The content especially targeted An Yu Jin… Continue reading Starship Entertainment Issues Apology Over Deepfake Repost Involving IVE’s An Yu Jin
Hwang Jung Eum’s Agency Shares Update On Lawsuit Involving The Actress
Hwang Jung Eum’s agency has shared an update regarding the lawsuit involving the actress. On January 15, Hwang Jung Eum’s agency Y1 Entertainment stated, “Ms. A has withdrawn her lawsuit against Hwang Jung Eum. The misunderstanding has been resolved.” In April 2024, Hwang Jung Eum posted on Instagram, publicly targeting a non-celebrity woman (Mr. A)… Continue reading Hwang Jung Eum’s Agency Shares Update On Lawsuit Involving The Actress
THE BOYZ’s Eric Joins Sunwoo As “Idol Radio” DJ
THE BOYZ’s Eric is set to join his teammate Sunwoo as a host on “Idol Radio”! The MBC radio program “Idol Radio” has been hosted solo by THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo since February last year. Starting in 2025, Eric will team up with Sunwoo as a new DJ, bringing his unique charm to the show. Sunwoo… Continue reading THE BOYZ’s Eric Joins Sunwoo As “Idol Radio” DJ
Taemin’s Agency Shares Their Position Regarding SHINee Activities
SHINee’s Taemin is taking a firm stance against malicious rumors. On January 15, the singer’s agency Big Planet Made released the following statement: Hello, This is Big Planet Made. We are aware of concerns arising from posts on certain online communities and social media regarding Taemin’s activities with SHINee. We would like to clarify our… Continue reading Taemin’s Agency Shares Their Position Regarding SHINee Activities
January Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for film actors! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular movie stars, using big data collected from December 14, 2024 to January 14, 2025. Hyun Bin topped this month’s… Continue reading January Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Red Velvet’s Joy Renews Contract With SM Entertainment
Red Velvet’s Joy has renewed her contract with SM Entertainment! On January 14, SM officially announced, “Joy has completed her contract renewal with SM, built on the trust we have established over many years. She will continue her activities with full support from SM.” SM further commented, “Following Seulgi and Irene, we are delighted to… Continue reading Red Velvet’s Joy Renews Contract With SM Entertainment