Category: Celeb

K-Pop Idols Born In The Year Of The Tiger

This year — specifically from February 1, 2022 to January 21, 2023 — marks the Year of the Tiger. People born in the Year of the Tiger are described as brave, driven, unpredictable, confident risk-takers. Their personalities also display great levels of leadership, competition, and assertiveness. Which tiger-born K-pop idols will get to roar during this majestic year? Read on… Continue reading K-Pop Idols Born In The Year Of The Tiger

Jang Sung Kyu Apologizes To Casts And Crews Of His Shows After Testing Positive For COVID-19

Jang Sung Kyu has shared a thoughtful message of apology after being diagnosed with COVID-19. On February 19, Jang Sung Kyu took to Instagram to reveal that he had tested positive for the virus. Posting a screenshot of his PCR test results, the star wrote, “To the production staff and cast members who feel unwell… Continue reading Jang Sung Kyu Apologizes To Casts And Crews Of His Shows After Testing Positive For COVID-19

February Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 703 boy group members, using big data collected from January 19 to February 18. BTS’s Jimin climbed back up… Continue reading February Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Kim Jong Min Tests Positive For COVID-19

Kim Jong Min has officially been diagnosed with COVID-19. Following his diagnosis, his agency JM Entertainment announced that the singer would be halting all his scheduled activities. Here is the agency’s official statement: Hello, this is JM Entertainment. Our singer Kim Jong Min tested positive for COVID-19 today (February 18). Kim Jong Min felt under the weather this morning… Continue reading Kim Jong Min Tests Positive For COVID-19

(G)I-DLE’s Miyeon Tests Positive For COVID-19

(G)I-DLE’s Miyeon has officially been diagnosed with COVID-19. Earlier on February 17, Cube Entertainment released an official statement announcing that Miyeon will not be participating in “M Countdown” after testing positive through a self-testing kit and that she was waiting for her PCR test results. The following day on February 18, Cube Entertainment released the following statement: Hello.… Continue reading (G)I-DLE’s Miyeon Tests Positive For COVID-19

Update: NMIXX’s Kyujin Diagnosed With COVID-19

Updated February 20 KST:  Kyujin from JYP Entertainment’s new girl group NMIXX has also tested positive for COVID-19. On February 20, JYP released the following statement: Hello, this is JYP Entertainment. On the afternoon of Sunday, February 20, NMIXX member Kyujin tested positive for COVID-19. Kyujin took a preemptive PCR test on Thursday, February 17… Continue reading Update: NMIXX’s Kyujin Diagnosed With COVID-19

Update: Super Junior’s Ryeowook Diagnosed With COVID-19

Updated February 27 KST:  Super Junior’s Ryeowook has tested positive for COVID-19. On February 27, Label SJ released the following statement: Hello, this is Label SJ. Super Junior’s Ryeowook has been diagnosed with COVID-19. He received the results of his PCR test on the morning of February 27. Therefore, he will not be able to… Continue reading Update: Super Junior’s Ryeowook Diagnosed With COVID-19

T-ara’s Jiyeon Signs With New Agency As Both Singer And Actress

T-ara’s Jiyeon is making a fresh start under a new agency! On February 18, AnB Group officially announced that Jiyeon had signed an exclusive contract with the agency. (The T-ara member left her previous agency, Partners Park, following the expiration of her contract in July.) Notably, Jiyeon has been friends with AnB Group CEO Park… Continue reading T-ara’s Jiyeon Signs With New Agency As Both Singer And Actress

Former THE BOYZ Member Hyun Jun (Hwall) Signs With Park Bo Gum And Cha Tae Hyun’s Agency

Former THE BOYZ member Hur Hyun Jun (Hwall) has joined a new agency! On February 18, Blossom Entertainment officially announced that the former idol had signed an exclusive contract with the agency—and that he would now be going by the stage name Hyun Jun. The agency stated, “We have welcomed Hyun Jun, who already boasts… Continue reading Former THE BOYZ Member Hyun Jun (Hwall) Signs With Park Bo Gum And Cha Tae Hyun’s Agency