After nearly seven years, Kang Dong Won has parted ways with YG Entertainment. On December 30, YG Entertainment officially announced that Kang Dong Won had left the agency following the expiration of his exclusive contract. The agency’s full statement is as follows: Hello, this is YG Entertainment. After discussing the matter, YG Entertainment and actor… Continue reading Kang Dong Won Confirmed To Have Left YG Entertainment
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NewJeans’ Hyein Chosen As Ambassador For Louis Vuitton
NewJeans’ Hyein is the new face of Louis Vuitton! On December 30, the luxury brand officially announced, “We have chosen NewJeans’ Hyein as our new ambassador.” They went on to add, “From now on, we will start a new journey together with [Hyein], who defines NewJeans’ style with her unique charm.” Watch NewJeans on their… Continue reading NewJeans’ Hyein Chosen As Ambassador For Louis Vuitton
NewJeans Donates Proceeds From Album Sales To Children With Hearing Impairments
NewJeans has kicked off a heartwarming annual donation! On December 29, social welfare organization Snail of Love announced, “ADOR, along with their agency artist NewJeans, has made a donation to support the hearing impaired.” This donation comes from the proceeds of their album sales and will be their first of many, as ADOR and NewJeans… Continue reading NewJeans Donates Proceeds From Album Sales To Children With Hearing Impairments
WAKEONE Addresses Former TO1 Members Jerome And Woong Gi’s “Boys Planet” Participation + Announces Min Su Has Left The Agency
TO1’s agency WAKEONE Entertainment has shared a statement regarding former TO1 members Min Su, Seong Min (Jerome), and Woong Gi. On December 29, Mnet’s upcoming audition program “Boys Planet” gave its first peek at their contestants with a new performance video. Many fans were quick to notice that former TO1 members Seong Min and Woong… Continue reading WAKEONE Addresses Former TO1 Members Jerome And Woong Gi’s “Boys Planet” Participation + Announces Min Su Has Left The Agency
Lee Seung Gi Signs With His One-Man Agency Following Conflict With Hook Entertainment
Lee Seung Gi is off to a new start with a new agency! Following a legal dispute with his longtime agency Hook Entertainment, Lee Seung Gi has newly signed with Human Made, the one-man agency he established last summer. On December 29, Human Made released the following statement to announce Lee Seung Gi’s fresh start:… Continue reading Lee Seung Gi Signs With His One-Man Agency Following Conflict With Hook Entertainment
Shin Min Ah Makes Generous Year-End Donation To Various Institutions
Shin Min Ah has closed out the year with a heartwarming donation! On December 28, a representative of Shin Min Ah’s agency AM Entertainment shared, “For the end of the year, Shin Min Ah has donated 260 million won [approximately $204,000] to various institutions, including the Community Chest of Korea and the Asan Medical Center.”… Continue reading Shin Min Ah Makes Generous Year-End Donation To Various Institutions
Chuu Donates All Proceeds From “Chuu Can Do It” YouTube Event
Chuu has recently made a generous donation! This past week, Chuu’s personal YouTube channel Chuu Can Do It announced, “All earnings from the sales of items from Jiwoo’s store have been donated to the Korea Music Development Corporation Aggregate.” They added a photo of the donation certificate which lists “Chuu Can Do It – Kim… Continue reading Chuu Donates All Proceeds From “Chuu Can Do It” YouTube Event
Song Joong Ki’s Agency Responds To Reports Of BBC Drama Audition
Song Joong Ki’s agency has clarified reports of the actor auditioning for a BBC drama series. On December 27, industry representatives reported that Song Joong Ki prepared to audition for a BBC drama in 2021 after completing filming for “Vincenzo.” In response to the report, the actor’s agency HighZiumStudio clarified on December 28, “Song Joong… Continue reading Song Joong Ki’s Agency Responds To Reports Of BBC Drama Audition
7 Reasons To Keep NewJeans On Your Radar
Founded by ADOR, one of HYBE’s sub-labels, NewJeans is a five-member girl group: Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. The quintet kickstarted their career on July 22, 2022 with “Attention” as their pre-released debut single from their first extended play that bears the group’s name. Like any rookie group, these rising idols have a lot… Continue reading 7 Reasons To Keep NewJeans On Your Radar
(G)I-DLE’s Jeon Soyeon Halts Activities After Testing Positive For COVID-19
(G)I-DLE’s Jeon Soyeon has temporarily halted all activities after being diagnosed with COVID-19. On December 27, Cube Entertainment officially announced that Soyeon had tested positive for the virus. The agency’s full English statement is as follows: Hello. This is Cube Entertainment. (G)I-DLE member Soyeon was confirmed to have COVID-19 today (December 27th). Soyeon had symptoms… Continue reading (G)I-DLE’s Jeon Soyeon Halts Activities After Testing Positive For COVID-19