A.C.E’s Jun Announces Military Enlistment

A.C.E’s Jun will be enlisting for his mandatory military service. On January 27, A.C.E’s agency BEAT Interactive confirmed that Jun was enlisting in the military next month. Their statement reads: Hello, this is BEAT Interactive. This is an announcement regarding A.C.E member Jun’s mandatory military service. Jun has received his draft notice to enlist as an active… Continue reading A.C.E’s Jun Announces Military Enlistment

Update: Weeekly’s Lee Soojin Tests Positive For COVID-19

Updated February 14 KST:  Weeekly’s Lee Soojin has tested positive for COVID-19. On February 14, IST Entertainment announced: Hello, this is IST Entertainment. This is our announcement confirming that Weeekly’s Lee Soojin has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Last weekend, Soojin felt light symptoms of a cold, so she took a self-testing kit for COVID-19 and received… Continue reading Update: Weeekly’s Lee Soojin Tests Positive For COVID-19

Kwon Eun Bi Tests Positive For COVID-19

Former IZ*ONE member and current solo artist Kwon Eun Bi has tested positive COVID-19. On January 27, her agency, Woollim Entertainment, confirmed that Kwon Eun Bi was diagnosed with a breakthrough infection of COVID-19, meaning that she was infected despite being vaccinated. The agency also stated that Kwon Eun Bi had been scheduled for a third dose next… Continue reading Kwon Eun Bi Tests Positive For COVID-19

SF9’s Hwiyoung And Chani Booked For Violating COVID-19 Regulations + Agency Releases Apology

Hwiyoung and Chani have been booked for violating disease prevention regulations. On January 27, it was reported that the police received a report of a drinking establishment operating at 1 a.m. KST on January 18, where Hwiyoung and Chani were present. Current COVID-19 regulations only allow operation until 9 p.m. KST in Seoul. The establishment had the door locked… Continue reading SF9’s Hwiyoung And Chani Booked For Violating COVID-19 Regulations + Agency Releases Apology

Seungri’s Sentence Reduced To 1 Year And 6 Months At Appeal Trial

On January 27, the High Court for Armed Forces carried out Seungri’s appeal trial. Seungri currently has nine charges including the violation of the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes, violation of the Food Sanitation Act, embezzlement, violation of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Crimes, habitual gambling,… Continue reading Seungri’s Sentence Reduced To 1 Year And 6 Months At Appeal Trial

iKON’s Chanwoo + TREASURE’s Choi Hyun Suk, Junkyu, And Mashiho Diagnosed With COVID-19

More YG Entertainment idols have tested positive for COVID-19. iKON’s Jinhwan, Yunhyeong, and Donghyuk were first diagnosed with COVID-19 on January 23, and then WINNER’s Lee Seung Hoon was also diagnosed on January 24. iKON’s Junhoe and TREASURE’s Yoshi additionally tested positive on January 25. On January 27, YG Entertainment released the following statement: This is YG… Continue reading iKON’s Chanwoo + TREASURE’s Choi Hyun Suk, Junkyu, And Mashiho Diagnosed With COVID-19

Lee Seung Gi Makes Meaningful Donation To Hospital Patients

Lee Seung Gi made a thoughtful donation to those in need! On January 27, it was shared that Lee Seung Gi donated 100 million won (approximately $82,997) to Severance Hospital to help children and adolescents who are undergoing rehabilitation. In 2019, Lee Seung Gi also gave 100 million won to purchase wheelchairs, prosthetic limbs, and posture correctors to 23 children and adolescents… Continue reading Lee Seung Gi Makes Meaningful Donation To Hospital Patients

Update: Kep1er’s Choi Yu Jin And Kim Da Yeon Test Positive For COVID-19 + Seo Young Eun And Kim Chae Hyun Recovered

Updated February 4 KST:  Kep1er’s Seo Young Eun and Kim Chae Hyun have recovered from COVID-19, but two more members of the girl group have tested positive. On February 4, WAKEONE and Swing Entertainment released a statement saying that Choi Yu Jin and Kim Da Yeon had tested positive while in quarantine. Seo Young Eun and Kim… Continue reading Update: Kep1er’s Choi Yu Jin And Kim Da Yeon Test Positive For COVID-19 + Seo Young Eun And Kim Chae Hyun Recovered

THE BOYZ’s Hyunjae Tests Positive For COVID-19

THE BOYZ’s Hyunjae is the third member of the group to be diagnosed with COVID-19. Fellow members Eric and Younghoon tested positive for the virus on January 24 and January 26, respectively. On January 27, THE BOYZ’s agency IST Entertainment confirmed that Hyunjae has COVID-19. Here is the agency’s full statement: Hello, this is IST Entertainment. An additional COVID-19… Continue reading THE BOYZ’s Hyunjae Tests Positive For COVID-19

Choi Woo Shik Discusses Chemistry With Kim Da Mi, OST Sung By BTS’s V, And His Ideal Type

In recent interviews, Choi Woo Shik talked about filming for SBS’s “Our Beloved Summer”! “Our Beloved Summer” is about ex-couple Choi Woong (Choi Woo Shik) and Guk Yeon Soo (Kim Da Mi), whose relationship did not end on good terms. Years later, the documentary they filmed in high school suddenly gains popularity, and they’re forced… Continue reading Choi Woo Shik Discusses Chemistry With Kim Da Mi, OST Sung By BTS’s V, And His Ideal Type