Block B’s Zico has cancelled his upcoming music show appearances after testing positive for COVID-19. On July 25, Zico’s agency KOZ Entertainment announced that the artist had been diagnosed with COVID-19. They added that his upcoming mini album “Grown Ass Kid” will release as scheduled on July 27, but that Zico would not be appearing… Continue reading Zico Cancels Upcoming Music Show Appearances Following COVID-19 Diagnosis
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BTS’s J-Hope Heads To Chicago For Lollapalooza
BTS’s J-Hope is going to the United States! On July 25, J-Hope left for Chicago via the Incheon International Airport to attend the U.S. music festival Lollapalooza, an annual music festival that takes place in Chicago. J-Hope is a headliner for July 31, making him the first Korean artist to headline a main stage of… Continue reading BTS’s J-Hope Heads To Chicago For Lollapalooza
NCT’s Mark Halts All Activities After Testing Positive For COVID-19
NCT’s Mark has tested positive for COVID-19. On July 25, SM Entertainment shared that Mark was diagnosed with COVID-19 and would therefore be unable to participate in NCT DREAM’s upcoming concert. The agency’s full statement is as follows: Hello, this is SM Entertainment. NCT’s Mark was diagnosed with COVID-19 today (July 25). Mark felt abnormal… Continue reading NCT’s Mark Halts All Activities After Testing Positive For COVID-19
Figure Skating Champion Kim Yuna And Forestella’s Ko Woo Rim Confirm Marriage Plans
Figure skating champion Kim Yuna and Forestella’s Ko Woo Rim are getting married! On July 25, THE FACT reported that Kim Yuna and Ko Woo Rim are in a relationship with marriage in mind. In response to the report, a representative of Kim Yuna’s agency All That Sports confirmed, “In late October in Seoul, [Kim… Continue reading Figure Skating Champion Kim Yuna And Forestella’s Ko Woo Rim Confirm Marriage Plans
Update: WJSN’s Dawon Tests Positive For COVID-19
Updated July 29 KST: WJSN’s Dawon has tested positive for COVID-19. On July 29, Starship Entertainment posted the following statement: Hello, this is Startship Entertainment. We are informing you that WJSN member Dawon was diagnosed with COVID-19 today (July 29). Dawon tested positive on the rapid antigen test that she underwent as a precautionary measure… Continue reading Update: WJSN’s Dawon Tests Positive For COVID-19
TWICE’s Nayeon Opens Up About Feeling Unconfident Before Her Solo Debut, Making Billboard History, And More
In a recent interview and pictorial for Dazed Korea magazine, TWICE’s Nayeon opened up about her successful solo debut—and the pressure that came with it. Last month, Nayeon became the first member of TWICE to make an official solo debut when she released her first mini album “IM NAYEON.” Not only did her hit solo… Continue reading TWICE’s Nayeon Opens Up About Feeling Unconfident Before Her Solo Debut, Making Billboard History, And More
TXT’s Yeonjun Opens Up About Learning To Honestly Express His Pain
In a recent interview and pictorial for Japanese magazine SPUR, TXT’s Yeonjun talked about the group’s latest albums and how they’ve changed him! Notably, Yeonjun is the first K-pop group member ever to grace the cover of SPUR magazine. In the interview that followed his photo shoot, he spoke about working on TXT’s music, their… Continue reading TXT’s Yeonjun Opens Up About Learning To Honestly Express His Pain
July Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from June 23 to July 23. Lim Young Woong topped the list for the third consecutive month, scoring a… Continue reading July Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Child Actress Choi Yu Ri Thanks “Alienoid” Co-Star Kim Woo Bin For Sweet Graduation Gift
Child actress Choi Yu Ri has shared the sweet gift she received from Kim Woo Bin! On July 22, Choi Yu Ri took to her Instagram to share a photo of the pencil case and iPhone that Kim Woo Bin gifted her as a graduation present. He adorably added a sticker of himself that reads,… Continue reading Child Actress Choi Yu Ri Thanks “Alienoid” Co-Star Kim Woo Bin For Sweet Graduation Gift
Kim Tae Hee Donates Over A Million Masks To Those In Need For Coronavirus Prevention
Kim Tae Hee has made another heartfelt donation! On July 22, her agency Story J Company shared that the actress donated 1.1 million KF94 masks worth 980 million won (approximately $746,274) to the NGO (non-governmental organization) G Foundation with SB Global Healthcare and Blue D&M. Kim Tae Hee commented, “I hope that the masks will… Continue reading Kim Tae Hee Donates Over A Million Masks To Those In Need For Coronavirus Prevention