School uniform company elite polled a total of 388 elementary, middle, and high school students; asking them which idol they would like to have as their classmate. Students were able to vote for two weeks on the company’s official SNS page starting from December 15. The company released the results today, and some groups have… Continue reading Korean Students Choose Which Idols They Want as Their Classmates
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Idol Groups Whose Contracts Will Expire in 2016
In 2016, K-pop fans can look forward to the comeback of popular groups and the debut of many highly anticipated rookies, but there are also many idol groups who are approaching the end of their contracts with their current company. Often, each member in a group will have slightly different contract times. Therefore, if a… Continue reading Idol Groups Whose Contracts Will Expire in 2016
Which K-Pop Star Shares Your January Birthday?
Happy 2016! How was your 2015? Are you ready for the new year? January features the birthdays of K-Pop idols Lee Seung Gi, JYJ‘s Jaejoong, 2Ne1‘s Minzy, Super Junior‘s Sungman & Kangin, SISTAR‘s Hyorin & Bora, EXO‘s Kai & D.O., AOA‘s Seolhyun & Jimin, KARA‘s Goo Hara, and many more. Check out the gallery for… Continue reading Which K-Pop Star Shares Your January Birthday?
SM Entertainment Wins Lawsuit Against Tao
On January 5, SM Entertainment revealed news about their lawsuit against former EXO member Tao (Huang Zitao). Their official statement reads: “SM has ongoing lawsuits against EXO members Wu Yifan (Kris), Luhan, and Tao for violating their exclusive contracts and partaking in illegal promotions in China. Among these lawsuits, SM filed a lawsuit against Tao for… Continue reading SM Entertainment Wins Lawsuit Against Tao
KARA’s Goo Hara Possibly Headed Toward KeyEast Entertainment
KARA‘s Goo Hara appears to be looking into joining Bae Yong Joon‘s KeyEast Entertainment. Following reports about KARA members Goo Hara, Han Seungyeon, and Park Gyuri‘s contracts expiring next month, many have been curious about the members’ plans going forward. They are said to be rather hesitant about renewing their contracts, showing more interest in acting than singing. According to an industry insider via… Continue reading KARA’s Goo Hara Possibly Headed Toward KeyEast Entertainment
Lexy Is the First Celebrity Bride Reported in 2016
Talented female soloist Lexy is the first Korean celebrity bride to be reported in the new year! On January 5, a Korean media outlet revealed that LEXY and her long-time boyfriend had registered their marriage in November. The couple have been living together happily in the honeymoon phase ever since. She had been dating her boyfriend, a… Continue reading Lexy Is the First Celebrity Bride Reported in 2016
Kim Yuna to Model for Cosmetics Brand It’s Skin
Former figure skater Kim Yuna has been announced as the new model for a cosmetics brand It’s Skin. Kim Yuna has been known to boost the sales for everything she models for, from electronics, finances, jewelry, food, fashion, and sports brands, to the point where whatever she wears sells out quickly, and she has been… Continue reading Kim Yuna to Model for Cosmetics Brand It’s Skin
Actor Oh Dal Soo and Actress Chae Gook Hee Reportedly Dating
According to reports, actor Oh Dal Soo and actress Chae Gook Hee are currently in a relationship! “Oh Dal Soo and Chae Gook Hee are a longtime couple,” a source told Sports Seoul on January 3. “It’s already well known in the film and theater worlds that they are in a relationship. They have dinner… Continue reading Actor Oh Dal Soo and Actress Chae Gook Hee Reportedly Dating
Ryu Jun Yeol and TWICE Voted as 2016’s Top Rising Stars
Actor Ryu Jun Yeol and girl group TWICE have been voted as this year’s “Top Rising Stars”! Sports Donga recently conducted a survey to find out who netizens believe are the rising stars in their field, with nominees separated into two categories: drama and film, and music. Each category featured ten nominees, and the survey… Continue reading Ryu Jun Yeol and TWICE Voted as 2016’s Top Rising Stars
EXO, BTS, and BIGBANG Gain Impressive Number of New Subscribers on Naver’s V App
During the month of December, several K-Pop groups have made big increases in their number of subscribers on Naver’s V app, with EXO in particular getting a huge number of new fans on V! According to Top Star News, from December 8 to January 4, the EXO channel gained 404,568 new subscribers and has now… Continue reading EXO, BTS, and BIGBANG Gain Impressive Number of New Subscribers on Naver’s V App