WINNER spoke about fellow YG Entertainment male idol groups BIGBANG and iKON in a recent interview with Joy News 24. The group’s leader Kang Seung Yoon said, “There is a lot of pressure. BIGBANG enlisted in the military and instead of filling in their place, I think that we shouldn’t cause trouble on the path… Continue reading WINNER Comments On YG Family And The Success Of Labelmates BIGBANG And iKON
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WINNER Shares How They Feel About Yang Hyun Suk’s Social Media Promotion
WINNER recently sat down for an interview to discuss talk about their second full album “EVERYD4Y.” During an interview with Sports Donga, the members shared that Yang Hyun Suk, the founder of YG Entertainment, fully supported them as they prepared their new album. “The most important thing as people making music is whether someone respects our opinions,” Kang Seung Yoon said. “But… Continue reading WINNER Shares How They Feel About Yang Hyun Suk’s Social Media Promotion
GOT7’s Jackson To Sit Out Of Group’s Activities For Health Reasons
JYP Entertainment has let fans know that GOT7’s Jackson will be taking a break from promotions for health reasons. On April 7, the agency shared a statement in which they explained that Jackson will not be able to take part in the group’s planned activities for April 7 and 8. Those activities include a fan… Continue reading GOT7’s Jackson To Sit Out Of Group’s Activities For Health Reasons
Former President Park Geun Hye Receives Sentence Of 24 Years In Prison
Former South Korean president Park Geun Hye has now received a prison sentence of 24 years, following her impeachment. Park Geun Hye was embroiled in a corruption scandal in 2016 that led to a public outcry, after which she was officially removed from office and arrested in March of 2017. During her first trial that was… Continue reading Former President Park Geun Hye Receives Sentence Of 24 Years In Prison
SHINee’s Onew’s Sexual Harassment Case Officially Dismissed By Prosecution
SM Entertainment has made an official statement regarding SHINee member Onew’s sexual harassment case. On August 12 of last year, Onew was accused of sexually harassing a woman while intoxicated at a club in the Gangnam district of Seoul. Although the woman in question dropped the charges against him later that same day, his case… Continue reading SHINee’s Onew’s Sexual Harassment Case Officially Dismissed By Prosecution
Im Seulong Transferred To Reservist Duty Due To Rare Disorder
Im Seulong, who’s currently serving in the military, has been diagnosed with a rare disorder. On April 6, his agency SidusHQ released an official statement to announce that the singer will no longer be an active-duty soldier. They wrote, “Im Seulong experienced pain near the ribs ever since his pre-debut days. In 2011, he was diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome, internal disc disruption,… Continue reading Im Seulong Transferred To Reservist Duty Due To Rare Disorder
Forbes Korea Announces Top 40 Power Celebrities Of 2018
Forbes has released their annual ranking of the top 40 most powerful celebrities in Korea! BTS took first place this year, rising four spots from last year‘s ranking. Wanna One came in second as blue chips in the advertising world, and TWICE maintained their spot at No. 3 with their powerful impact on the music scene. EXO ranked fourth… Continue reading Forbes Korea Announces Top 40 Power Celebrities Of 2018
JBJ Reportedly Revealed To Have Earned More Than $3 Million During Promotions So Far
Recent reports of JBJ’s sales and net profit suggest that JBJ may have started out as an underdog but has emerged as a winner. JBJ debuted in October 2017 and consists of members Kim Yong Guk (Jin Longguo), Kwon Hyun Bin, Takada Kenta, Noh Tae Hyun, Kim Dong Han, and Kim Sang Gyun. The members were all… Continue reading JBJ Reportedly Revealed To Have Earned More Than $3 Million During Promotions So Far
BigHit Says Stevie Wonder Personally Asked BTS To Join Memorial Project For Martin Luther King Jr.
According to BigHit Entertainment, legendary musician Stevie Wonder personally requested that BTS participate in his recent memorial project honoring the late Martin Luther King Jr. On April 4, Stevie Wonder posted a special tribute video entitled “Dream Still Lives” on YouTube in honor of the American civil rights movement leader on the 50th anniversary of… Continue reading BigHit Says Stevie Wonder Personally Asked BTS To Join Memorial Project For Martin Luther King Jr.
QUIZ: Which K-Pop Idol Should You Spend Spring Break With?
How are you spending your spring vacation? Well, no matter what you end up doing, you would have much more fun with your favorite idol by your side! If you want to find out which K-pop idol you should hang with for spring break, be sure to take this quiz! Who did you get? Do… Continue reading QUIZ: Which K-Pop Idol Should You Spend Spring Break With?