TWICE’s Nayeon Wins Monetary Lawsuit + JYP Entertainment Announces Strong Legal Action For Defamation

JYP Entertainment has released a statement regarding TWICE’s Nayeon’s legal case. According to the Seoul Eastern District Court’s 13th Civil Affairs Department, Nayeon’s mother’s ex-boyfriend (hereafter referred to as “A”) filed a 600 million won (approximately $453,000) loan lawsuit against Nayeon last January but eventually lost the case. In regards to the sentencing, “A” transferred… Continue reading TWICE’s Nayeon Wins Monetary Lawsuit + JYP Entertainment Announces Strong Legal Action For Defamation

Stars Show Love For BLACKPINK At “BORN PINK” Tour Finale In Seoul

Stars from various fields have shown their love for BLACKPINK! On September 16 and 17, BLACKPINK wrapped up their successful “BORN PINK” world tour with a grand finale in Seoul, making history as the first K-pop female artist to hold a concert at Gocheok Sky Dome. Many idols, actors, models, and more were present in… Continue reading Stars Show Love For BLACKPINK At “BORN PINK” Tour Finale In Seoul

Kim Min Jae Enlists In The Military

Kim Min Jae enlisted in the military today! On September 18, Kim Min Jae’s agency YAMYAM Entertainment shared, “Kim Min Jae will be enlisting in the military today. Please send warm support to Kim Min Jae who will return in good health after dutifully carrying out his military service.” YAMYAM Entertainment shared a photo of… Continue reading Kim Min Jae Enlists In The Military

Rowoon Pens Heartfelt Letter To Fans As He Halts Group Activities With SF9

Following news of Rowoon halting group activities with SF9, the star penned a handwritten letter on SF9’s official fan cafe. He wrote the following letter: Hello, this is Rowoon. I think I thought a lot about what words to start with. It honestly also feels a bit scary to write for the first time in… Continue reading Rowoon Pens Heartfelt Letter To Fans As He Halts Group Activities With SF9

“Live Your Own Life” Actor No Young Kook Passes Away

Actor No Young Kook has passed away at the age of 75. On September 18, Bliss Media, the PR agency for KBS2’s new weekend drama “Live Your Own Life,” announced, “Late actor [No Young Kook] passed away suddenly this morning due to a heart attack.” According to the wishes of the bereaved family, his funeral… Continue reading “Live Your Own Life” Actor No Young Kook Passes Away

Rowoon To Halt Group Activities + SF9 To Continue With 8 Members

SF9’s agency has shared an update regarding Rowoon and the group’s activities. On September 18, the agency shared the following statement: Hello, this is FNC Entertainment. This is an announcement regarding SF9’s activities. SF9, who debuted in 2016 and has been active as our agency’s artist for seven years, came upon the expiration of their… Continue reading Rowoon To Halt Group Activities + SF9 To Continue With 8 Members

ITZY’s Lia Announces Temporary Hiatus For Health Reasons + Shares Handwritten Letter To Fans

ITZY’s Lia will temporarily suspend her activities due to health concerns. On September 18, JYP Entertainment shared the following announcement via ITZY’s official fan community: Hello, this is JYPE. We would like to inform you about the status of ITZY member Lia’s health and her future activities. Lia underwent consultation and examination as she is… Continue reading ITZY’s Lia Announces Temporary Hiatus For Health Reasons + Shares Handwritten Letter To Fans

September 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 August 14 to September 14. NewJeans topped the list for the second… Continue reading September Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

BTS’ Suga Announces Military Enlistment Date

BTS’ Suga has revealed the date of his upcoming military enlistment. On September 17, BIGHIT MUSIC officially announced that Suga would be enlisting on September 22. Suga will be the third member of BTS to fulfill his mandatory military service, following his bandmates Jin and J-Hope. The agency’s full English statement is as follows:  Hello.… Continue reading BTS’ Suga Announces Military Enlistment Date

September Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual girl group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 655 girl group members, using big data collected from August 17 to September 17. NewJeans’ Minji held onto her… Continue reading September Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

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