JYP Entertainment releases an official statement today, explaining TWICE member Tzuyu‘s video statement. This seems to be in response to the recent DDos attack on its website and to accusations that the agency forced Tzuyu to apologize. The agency explains that because Tzuyu is a minor, they waited until her parents arrived in Korea and discussed… Continue reading JYP Explains the Circumstances Behind Tzuyu’s Apology
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Kang Dong Won Officially Joins YG Entertainment, Yang Hyun Suk Creates Special Team for the Actor
YG Entertainment, home to singers and actors alike, has signed on actor Kang Dong Won to its growing family. BIGBANG, PSY, Cha Seung Won, and Choi Ji Woo are just a few of the names tied to the entertainment agency. YG announced the inauguration with an image of Kang Dong Won that reads, “Welcome to… Continue reading Kang Dong Won Officially Joins YG Entertainment, Yang Hyun Suk Creates Special Team for the Actor
INFINITE’s Sungyeol Joins Instagram
Following in the footsteps of INFINITE’s leader Sunggyu, member Sungyeol has joined Instagram! The first picture posted was a hot of the singer’s foot and shadow, with the caption “???.” 이성열(@leeseongyeol_1991)님이 게시한 사진님, 2016 1월 17 오후 4:01 PST Despite the mysterious picture, fans were quickly able to confirm it was Sungyeol’s official account as members… Continue reading INFINITE’s Sungyeol Joins Instagram
JYP Confirms TWICE’s Tzuyu’s Participation in Idol Athletic Championships, Denies It Received Offer to Buy Out Tzuyu’s Contract
JYP Entertainment reassures fans of TWICE‘s Tzuyu that the girl group member will be moving forward with her Korean activities as scheduled. Specifically Tzuyu will be participating in the recording for the 2016 Idol Star Athletic Championships. JYP reveals, “She is currently rehearsing.” The agency also denies rumors that a Taiwanese magazine publishing company, Jusky,… Continue reading JYP Confirms TWICE’s Tzuyu’s Participation in Idol Athletic Championships, Denies It Received Offer to Buy Out Tzuyu’s Contract
Daebak Charms Fans With Adorable Hanbok Look
Soccer player Lee Dong Gook’s son Daebak is stealing hearts once again. On January 17, Lee Dong Gook’s wife Lee Soo Jin posted a picture on her Instagram along with the caption, “Master Daebak. He is cute like a penguin.” In the revealed pictures, Daebak can be seen wearing a full purple hanbok (traditional Korean outfit), from… Continue reading Daebak Charms Fans With Adorable Hanbok Look
JYP Entertainment Website Down Following Cyber Attack
The official website of JYP Entertainment has been brought down in a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. The site has been offline since approximately 5 p.m. on January 16 (KST). This attack appears to be closely related to the escalating nationality controversy surrounding TWICE’s Tzuyu. According to a representative of JYP, their homepage had gone online and offline intermittently even before Tzuyu’s apology video. The… Continue reading JYP Entertainment Website Down Following Cyber Attack
Younha Revealed to Have Recently Ended Long-Term Relationship
Singer Younha recently surprised her fans by revealing that she is coming out of a long-term relationship. On January 15, she appeared as a guest on the MBC FM4U radio program “Blue Night,” hosted by SHINee’s Jonghyun. On the show, Jonghyun said, “When Younha talks about herself, she’s very honest. Her fans know this, as… Continue reading Younha Revealed to Have Recently Ended Long-Term Relationship