After being heavily criticized for being unable to identify an important Korean historical figure on their reality show, AOA members Jimin and Seolhyun have now both apologized. Both members took to Instagram on May 12 to express their apologies. Jimin writes the following: “Hello, this is AOA’s Jimin. In the May 3 episode of ‘Channel… Continue reading AOA’s Jimin And Seolhyun Respond To Controversy Over Their Lack Of Historical Knowledge
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I.O.I’s Jung Chaeyeon Personally Apologizes After Controversy Surrounding Rejoining DIA
Jung Chaeyeon has been swept up in controversy after it was revealed that although she is a current member of the temporary group I.O.I, she has also rejoined girl group DIA. The young artist was previously a member of DIA before she left the group to take trainee status at her agency MBK Entertainment in order… Continue reading I.O.I’s Jung Chaeyeon Personally Apologizes After Controversy Surrounding Rejoining DIA
April’s Hyunjoo Temporarily Halts Group Promotions Due To Health Issues
Girl group April’s Hyunjoo will not be participating in group promotions until further notice due to experiencing issues with her health. On May 12, DSP Media announced that Hyunjoo will temporarily halt all group activities. According to the agency, Hyunjoo has been suffering from breathing problems and frequent headaches, which have made it difficult for her to perform on music shows. As Hyunjoo’s health is their utmost priority, they have… Continue reading April’s Hyunjoo Temporarily Halts Group Promotions Due To Health Issues
Yoo Yeonjung’s Name Is Left Out Of I.O.I Album; Agency YMC Entertainment Responds
The recent omission of I.O.I member Yoo Yeonjung’s name from the group’s album is drawing the anger of fans. A May 12 post on an online community site titled “Yoo Yeonjung’s name is missing from the I.O.I album” has been becoming a hot topic. A photo of a page from the photo book for I.O.I’s… Continue reading Yoo Yeonjung’s Name Is Left Out Of I.O.I Album; Agency YMC Entertainment Responds
BTS’s Jungkook Explains His Tears At Recent Concert
On May 12, BTS appeared as guests for the first time on SBS’s PowerFM “2 O’Clock Escape Cultwo Show” (hereafter “Cultwo Show”). During the radio show, they discussed Jungkook’s tears at their recent concert. Jungkook explained, “I was giving my last comment.. I was talking about my family and while I thanked fans [I cried].”… Continue reading BTS’s Jungkook Explains His Tears At Recent Concert
Tickets To See Song Joong Ki In Chinese Variety Show Illegally Sold At Sky High Prices
It was reported on May 11 that tickets to a Chinese variety show featuring Song Joong Ki as the guest were being illegally sold for prices as high as 1.4 million won (approximately $1,200). The show, “Happy Camp,” is a Chinese variety show produced by Hunan TV. The outrageous cost of the illegally-sold tickets is because… Continue reading Tickets To See Song Joong Ki In Chinese Variety Show Illegally Sold At Sky High Prices
BTS’s Jungkook To Resume Album Promotions After Misdiagnosis
On May 12, Big Hit Entertainment revealed through their official Twitter that Jungkook would be resuming his scheduled album promotions with the rest of BTS. “Yesterday, Jungkook went to the otorhinolaryngology clinic [clinic for nose, ear, and throat] and was diagnosed with the flu. Later he went to the hospital for more thorough examination and… Continue reading BTS’s Jungkook To Resume Album Promotions After Misdiagnosis
Taiwanese MC Showers Park Bo Gum With Praise
On May 8, a famous Taiwanese MC shared some behind-the-scenes stories about Park Bo Gum. The actor had held a fanmeeting in Taiwan with the MC in April. “The fanmeet started at 4 p.m. but he asked if the rehearsal could take place at 10:30 a.m,” the MC said. “He had an intensely busy schedule,… Continue reading Taiwanese MC Showers Park Bo Gum With Praise
YMC Removes I.O.I’s Manager From Duty In Light Of Controversy
YMC Entertainment speaks up in response to the recent controversy surrounding I.O.I’s manager’s treatment of member Yoo Yeonjung. “We have seen the video that caused recent controversy.” YMC Entertainment told media outlet BizEnter on May 11. “The manager is no longer assigned to I.O.I and has been transferred to desk duty.” YMC Entertainment continues, “We… Continue reading YMC Removes I.O.I’s Manager From Duty In Light Of Controversy
Akdong Musician’s Lee Soo Hyun Talks About Her Weight Loss For This Comeback
During a recent interview that took place at YG Entertainment headquarters, Akdong Musician’s Lee Soo Hyun talks about her weight loss for this comeback. Her brother Lee Chan Hyuk, starts off saying, “I don’t know if it was because she was going through puberty or because of her diet, but she was very sensitive and… Continue reading Akdong Musician’s Lee Soo Hyun Talks About Her Weight Loss For This Comeback