Singer IU has renewed her contract with a soju (Korean vodka) company. According to Chamisul company, which is a popular brand of soju in Korea, the company has closed the deal for renewing IU’s contract on December 17, and released a new poster featuring IU. IU has been selected as Chamisul’s model at the end… Continue reading IU Is Once Again the Model for a Soju Brand
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Super Junior’s Choi Siwon Receives Award During Basic Training
Proving that he’s just as good a soldier as he is an actor, Super Junior member Choi Siwon was awarded with a medal for being an outstanding soldier. Choi Siwon posted a photo of himself with the medal and a certificate of the award, writing the caption, “The fighting spirit of a veteran. Thank you!”… Continue reading Super Junior’s Choi Siwon Receives Award During Basic Training
Super Junior’s Ryeowook Confirms Solo Debut in 2016
In a recent interview with PlayDB, Super Junior member Ryeowook confirmed he will be making his solo debut in 2016! The interview centered on his role as Christopher in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” and Ryeowook talked about the challenges of his first play. However, he also mentioned his plans for… Continue reading Super Junior’s Ryeowook Confirms Solo Debut in 2016
Super Junior’s Donghae and Eunhyuk Reunite for the First Time Since Enlistment
Much to fans’ delight, Super Junior‘s Donghae and Eunhyuk reunited for the first time since their enlistments in October! On December 17, Eunhyuk posted a selca of the two of them together to his Instagram, writing, “Yesterday. How long has it been? #FirstLeaveofAbsence #VisitwithLeeDonghaek.” In the photo, the two of them are both bundled up… Continue reading Super Junior’s Donghae and Eunhyuk Reunite for the First Time Since Enlistment
Idols Just Can’t Win: Unrelenting Double Standards in K-Pop
We all know that hackneyed phrase: damned if you do, damned if you don’t. In other words, no matter what you decide to do, you’re doing something wrong. Though the idiom has its roots in early-nineteenth century evangelism, it’s an appropriate quote to describe the curiously widespread epidemic engulfing the K-pop industry. For example, we… Continue reading Idols Just Can’t Win: Unrelenting Double Standards in K-Pop
Lee Min Woo and Go So Hyun Revealed to Have Broken Up
Shinhwa‘s Lee Min Woo and model Go So Hyun have decided to go their separate ways. Representatives of both sides confirmed on December 17 that the celebrity couple has broken up. After growing slowly apart due to busy work schedules, they finally decided to end their relationship this past fall. The couple went public with their relationship… Continue reading Lee Min Woo and Go So Hyun Revealed to Have Broken Up
Idol Group ZEST Declared Innocent in Sexual Assault Allegations
Two women who spread false rumors about an idol member will be undergoing a criminal trial. The two have been accused of libel, and they are alleged to have written on social media that one of them, Ms. Son, has been raped by a member of the idol group ZEST. Ms. Son’s friend, Ms. Moon,… Continue reading Idol Group ZEST Declared Innocent in Sexual Assault Allegations
Rainbow Teases CeCi’s January Issue
Members Hyunyoung and Jaekyung of Rainbow will be featured in the January edition of CeCi. On December 16, Leader Jaekyung posted a shot on her SNS with the caption, “Tell [everyone we’re] coming out in the January edition of CeCi.” The picture shows the members dressed in athletic wear, each holding weights in their hands. Their… Continue reading Rainbow Teases CeCi’s January Issue
MADTOWN’s Jota Is Humbled by Public’s Interest in Him After “Cool Kiz on the Block”
On December 16, Star News reported an interview with MADTOWN’s Jota who is in the spotlight for displaying incredible will during the match against his opponent which led to a dramatic win on December 15 broadcast of “Cool Kiz on the Block.” Jota commented, “I’m taken aback by the surge of interest in me by… Continue reading MADTOWN’s Jota Is Humbled by Public’s Interest in Him After “Cool Kiz on the Block”
Jung Gyu Woon Shares Cute Picture With “Oh My Venus” Co-Stars Shin Min Ah and So Ji Sub
Actor Jung Gyu Woon posted a cute behind-the-scenes photo of himself and the other actors of KBS‘s “Oh My Venus.” On December 15, Jung Gyu Woon posted the photos on his Instagram with the captions, “Go go to watch the broadcast of #OhMyVenus.” In the photos, Jung Gyu Woon poses and smiles with Shin Min… Continue reading Jung Gyu Woon Shares Cute Picture With “Oh My Venus” Co-Stars Shin Min Ah and So Ji Sub