Korean media reported yesterday after revealing YG’s new girl group BLACKPINK that YG had plans for a second girl group, made up of the five trainees that are not debuting with BLACKPINK. A source from YG clarified to MyDaily on June 30 that there are no plans for a second girl group yet. “As it is with all… Continue reading YG Denies Having Plans For A Second New Girl Group
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Super Junior’s Ryeowook Surprises VIXX’s N With A Thoughtful Birthday Cake
June 30 marks VIXX member N’s birthday and early in the morning of this day, he posted a picture with Super Junior’s Ryeowook, along with a message detailing what had occurred. 깜짝 생일파티 너무 고마워요 형! 숙소앞에서 대체 얼마나 기다린거에요? 사람이 사람의 맘을 얻는 일이라는게 가장 어렵다고 그렇다고 하는데 형한테는 가장 쉬운 일일수도! ^^ pic.twitter.com/NXSczTqg4V —… Continue reading Super Junior’s Ryeowook Surprises VIXX’s N With A Thoughtful Birthday Cake
16 K-Pop Fandoms Face Off In Annual Billboard Fan Army Tournament
Billboard’s annual Fan Army Face-Off has begun! Sixty-four fandoms have been paired off in four categories — blue, red, orange, and green — with one group from each category ultimately moving up to the semi-finals. As usual, Billboard has included a K-pop bracket (green). The match-ups are as follows: Girls’ Generation vs. EXO TVXQ vs. BIGBANG… Continue reading 16 K-Pop Fandoms Face Off In Annual Billboard Fan Army Tournament
Song Joong Ki’s Agency Responds To Girlfriend Rumors
On June 29, China’s Phoenix Television reported that Song Joong Ki went to Los Angeles to film a commercial. The report stated that approximately 10 friends accompanied him including his non-celebrity girlfriend. According to their report, an inside source revealed that Song Joong Ki reserved a plane ticket and hotel himself two weeks before departure.… Continue reading Song Joong Ki’s Agency Responds To Girlfriend Rumors
MBC’s “PD Notebook” Apologizes To C-JeS For Falsely Stating That The Agency Did Not Respond To Them
The morning of June 29, following the June 28 broadcast of MBC’s “PD Notebook” covering the Park Yoochun case, the show posted a notice on their homepage apologizing to C-JeS Entertainment. The post says, “It was revealed through a June 29 article from Herald POP that the statement made during the June 28 broadcast of ‘PD… Continue reading MBC’s “PD Notebook” Apologizes To C-JeS For Falsely Stating That The Agency Did Not Respond To Them
G-Dragon Talks About What He Wants For The Future Of BIGBANG
It’s no easy feat maintaining a career in music into old age, but that’s exactly what BIGBANG’s G-Dragon wants to do, and he wants to do it with BIGBANG. A press conference was held on June 28 for BIGBANG’s 10th anniversary film “BIGBANG Made.” In the film, G-Dragon addressed how he feels about BIGBANG’s 10th… Continue reading G-Dragon Talks About What He Wants For The Future Of BIGBANG
Accuser In Park Yoochun Case Gives Her Account Of What Happened The Night Of Alleged Sexual Assault
Updated June 29 KST: MBC’s “PD Notebook” Apologizes To C-JeS For Falsely Stating That The Agency Did Not Respond To Them Original June 29 KST: In the wake of the recent Park Yoochun scandal, MBC’s “PD Notebook” interviewed one of the women who came forward in the sexual assault case. The interview was broadcast on June… Continue reading Accuser In Park Yoochun Case Gives Her Account Of What Happened The Night Of Alleged Sexual Assault
Korean Longboard Sensation Ko Hyojoo Featured In Vogue
You may have already seen viral videos of longboard sensation Ko Hyojoo fluidly skating through the streets of Seoul. The app designer-slash-longboarder has gained fame throughout Europe and Asia for her seemingly effortless moves. Now the Goyang native has been featured by Vogue’s online site with an exclusive interview and a short video titled “Longboarding through… Continue reading Korean Longboard Sensation Ko Hyojoo Featured In Vogue
Song Ji Hyo Shares Thoughts On Being Called “Bare-Faced Goddess”
Actress Song Ji Hyo is known for being beautiful even without makeup on. On June 28, the Hong Kong Apple Daily released an exclusive interview with the actress. In the interview, Song Ji Hyo was asked what she thought about her nickname “Bare-Faced Goddess.” “I don’t think I’m pretty,” she said, embarrassed. “I can feel… Continue reading Song Ji Hyo Shares Thoughts On Being Called “Bare-Faced Goddess”
gugudan Reveal Their First Reactions To Group Name And Introduce New Mascot
At gugudan’s debut showcase on June 28, the girl group shared their initial reactions to their unique name. Leader Hana said, “gugudan means that there are nine girls in the group with nine unique charms.” But Kim Shin Young, the MC for the event, pressed them for their honest reactions. Mina answered, “When I first… Continue reading gugudan Reveal Their First Reactions To Group Name And Introduce New Mascot