Around US Entertainment has announced that it will be taking legal action against false rumors about HIGHLIGHT. Several days ago, a Korean news outlet reported that an unnamed K-pop singer (referred to as “A”) allegedly had a child with a former girlfriend. The report claimed that the child was born in 2022 and that “A”… Continue reading HIGHLIGHT’s Agency Denies Rumors + Announces Strong Legal Action
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February 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 January 21 to February 21. BTS continued their reign at the top of the list with a brand… Continue reading February Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
BLACKPINK Becomes 1st Artist In YouTube History To Surpass 100 Million Subscribers
BLACKPINK has achieved a historic first on YouTube! On February 20 local time, YouTube officially announced that BLACKPINK had become the first artist in YouTube history to hit 100 million subscribers on their official artist channel. In celebration of this exciting milestone, YouTube presented BLACKPINK with a custom Red Diamond Creator Award. BLACKPINK’s official YouTube… Continue reading BLACKPINK Becomes 1st Artist In YouTube History To Surpass 100 Million Subscribers
KATSEYE’s Manon To Take Temporary Hiatus From Group Activities
KATSEYE’s Manon will be temporarily halting all group activities in order to focus on her health. On February 20 local time, HYBE x Geffen announced that Manon would be “taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing.” The official announcement went on, “The group will continue scheduled activities during… Continue reading KATSEYE’s Manon To Take Temporary Hiatus From Group Activities
Jo Bo Ah Gives Birth To Her First Child
Jo Bo Ah has welcomed her first child! On February 20, Jo Bo Ah’s agency announced that Jo Bo Ah had given birth to a baby boy today and that both she and the child are in good health. Below is the full official statement from her agency BILLIONS Entertainment: Hello, this is BILLIONS. We… Continue reading Jo Bo Ah Gives Birth To Her First Child
BTS’s V Responds To Messages With Min Hee Jin Being Used As Court Evidence
BTS member V has spoken out regarding his KakaoTalk messages being submitted as evidence in the legal dispute between HYBE and former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. Previously, on the morning of February 12, the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of Min Hee Jin in her legal battle with HYBE concerning the exercise… Continue reading BTS’s V Responds To Messages With Min Hee Jin Being Used As Court Evidence
ZEROBASEONE And ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Agency To Take Strong Legal Action Against Malicious Posts
WAKEONE, the agency of ZEROBASEONE and ALPHA DRIVE ONE, has warned strong legal action against malicious posts. On February 20, WAKEONE released an official statement announcing that they are currently pursuing legal procedures regarding acts that infringe upon the personal rights and reputations of their artists. Read the agency’s full statement below: Hello, this is… Continue reading ZEROBASEONE And ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Agency To Take Strong Legal Action Against Malicious Posts
Kim Se Jeong Reported To Be Leaving Jellyfish + Agency Comments
After 10 years, Kim Se Jeong may be parting ways with her longtime agency Jellyfish Entertainment. On February 20, JTBC reported that Kim Se Jeong had recently begun discussions to renew her contract with Jellyfish Entertainment ahead of its upcoming expiration. However, she has also reportedly been meeting with other agencies and is said to… Continue reading Kim Se Jeong Reported To Be Leaving Jellyfish + Agency Comments
CLOSE YOUR EYES’ Jang Yeojun To Take Break From Activities Due To Health Issues
CLOSE YOUR EYES member Jang Yeojun will be unable to participate in upcoming scheduled activities this week. On February 19, CLOSE YOUR EYES’ agency UNCORE released an official statement, announcing Jang Yeojun was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis and is expected to undergo about a week of inpatient treatment. Read the agency’s full statement below: Hello, this… Continue reading CLOSE YOUR EYES’ Jang Yeojun To Take Break From Activities Due To Health Issues
BTS’s j-hope Makes Heartfelt Donation For Children And Animals On His Birthday
BTS’s j-hope is celebrating his birthday by giving back the love he has received in a meaningful way! On February 19, BIGHIT MUSIC announced that j-hope donated 200 million won (approximately $137,845) to Asan Medical Center Hospital in Seoul on his birthday, February 18. He also gave 100 million won in scholarships to support students… Continue reading BTS’s j-hope Makes Heartfelt Donation For Children And Animals On His Birthday