Actor Son Hyun Joo has been diagnosed with COVID-19. On February 28, Son Hyun Joo’s agency, Starcom Entertainment, stated, “Son Hyun Joo was diagnosed with COVID-19 the day before and is receiving treatment at home. He has completed three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. He has put a halt to his entire work schedule and… Continue reading Son Hyun Joo Diagnosed With COVID-19 + “The Good Detective” Season 2 Halts Filming
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VICTON’s Sejun Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Thailand
VICTON’s Sejun was diagnosed with COVID-19 right before his return to Korea from activities in Thailand. On March 1, VICTON’s agency, IST Entertainment, released the following statement. Hello, this is IST Entertainment. On the afternoon of February 28, VICTON member Sejun tested positive for COVID-19 in Thailand. VICTON completed their scheduled activities in Thailand last… Continue reading VICTON’s Sejun Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Thailand
(G)I-DLE’s Jeon Soyeon And Cube Entertainment Apologize For Plagiarism Controversy Around “My Teen Girl” Song
(G)I-DLE’s Jeon Soyeon and her agency, Cube Entertainment, have released their statement in response to the plagiarism controversy around the “My Teen Girl” finale song. “My Teen Girl” is an MBC girl group audition program that aired its finale live on February 27. Jeon Soyeon was a mentor on the show and gifted the contestants… Continue reading (G)I-DLE’s Jeon Soyeon And Cube Entertainment Apologize For Plagiarism Controversy Around “My Teen Girl” Song
NU’EST Members Share Heartfelt Letters With Fans About Their Disbandment
After the news about their contract expiration, the NU’EST members shared handwritten letters about their decision to each go their separate ways. Earlier on February 28, Pledis Entertainment announced that their contracts with NU’EST would expire on March 14. JR, Aron, and Ren will be leaving the agency, while Baekho and Minhyun have decided to… Continue reading NU’EST Members Share Heartfelt Letters With Fans About Their Disbandment
Update: THE BOYZ’s New Tests Positive For COVID-19
Updated March 13 KST: THE BOYZ’s New is the latest member of the group to test positive for COVID-19. On March 13, IST Entertainment stated on THE BOYZ’s official fan café, “On March 12, New tested himself with a self-testing kit because he had some symptoms of COVID-19. The test came back positive, so he… Continue reading Update: THE BOYZ’s New Tests Positive For COVID-19
Weeekly’s Jiyoon To Not Participate In Comeback Promotions Due To Health Issues
Weeekly member Jiyoon will be taking a hiatus from work due to her mental health. On February 28, Weekly’s agency, IST Entertainment, released the following statement. Hello, this is IST Entertainment. This is an announcement for fans regarding Weeekly’s Shin Jiyoon’s state of health and future promotions. After experiencing symptoms of anxiety during promotions, Jiyoon took a… Continue reading Weeekly’s Jiyoon To Not Participate In Comeback Promotions Due To Health Issues
NU’EST’s JR, Aron, And Ren To Leave PLEDIS Entertainment + Baekho And Minhyun To Renew Contracts
PLEDIS Entertainment has announced the expiration of NU’EST’s contracts. On February 28, the agency announced that the members’ contracts will expire on March 14. JR, Aron, and Ren will be leaving the company, while Baekho and Minhyun will renew their contracts. Read the full statement below: Hello. This is PLEDIS Entertainment. We would like to… Continue reading NU’EST’s JR, Aron, And Ren To Leave PLEDIS Entertainment + Baekho And Minhyun To Renew Contracts
Update: Apink’s Chorong, Yoon Bomi, Namjoo, Jung Eun Ji, And Hayoung Diagnosed With COVID-19
Updated March 2 KST: One day after Apink’s Jung Eun Ji and Hayoung were diagnosed with COVID-19, their bandmates Chorong, Yoon Bomi, and Namjoo have also tested positive for the virus. On March 1, IST Entertainment announced the news in the following statement: Hello. This is IST Entertainment. We are informing you that Apink members Park Chorong,… Continue reading Update: Apink’s Chorong, Yoon Bomi, Namjoo, Jung Eun Ji, And Hayoung Diagnosed With COVID-19
BLACKPINK’s Rosé Tests Positive For COVID-19
BLACKPINK’s Rosé has been diagnosed with COVID-19. On February 28, YG Entertainment released the following statement: This is YG Entertainment. BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s took a PCR test before her [overseas] departure on February 28, and the results came back positive, leading to a cancellation of a part of her overseas activities. The other three members (Jisoo, Jennie, and Lisa) tested… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s Rosé Tests Positive For COVID-19
“Squid Game” Star Jung Ho Yeon Reveals Her Favorite K-Pop Groups
“Squid Game” star Jung Ho Yeon isn’t shy about being a huge fan of K-pop! In a recent interview with British magazine i-D, the model-turned-actress brought up K-pop while answering a question about growing up in Korea. When asked “Where did you grow up and what was that like?”, Jung Ho Yeon replied in English,… Continue reading “Squid Game” Star Jung Ho Yeon Reveals Her Favorite K-Pop Groups