X1 has released an announcement on the future operation of the group’s official fan cafe following their disbandment. The statement reads as follows: Hello. This is X1’s fan club manager. We sincerely thank ONE IT who have given lots of love and support to X1 until now. As X1’s official activities have concluded, this is… Continue reading X1 Announces Plans For Operation Of Official Fan Cafe Following Disbandment
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Shinsegae Gives Up In Dispute With Big Hit Over Trademark Rights To “BTS”
Shinsegae has announced that they will be giving up in a dispute with Big Hit Entertainment over the trademark rights to “BTS.” It was revealed through the Korean Intellectual Property Office on January 7 that Big Hit Entertainment and Shinsegae Corporation are in a battle for the trademark rights to “BTS.” Big Hit Entertainment claimed… Continue reading Shinsegae Gives Up In Dispute With Big Hit Over Trademark Rights To “BTS”
Joo Jin Mo’s Phone Hacked + Hacker Threatening To Reveal Personal Data
On January 7, Joo Jin Mo’s agency revealed that the actor’s personal cellphone was hacked. According to the agency’s statement, the hacker is threatening to reveal Joo Jin Mo’s personal information unless they are given money and valuables. Read the full statement below: Hello. This is Huayi Brothers Korea. This is our official statement regarding actor Joo Jin Mo. We have recently… Continue reading Joo Jin Mo’s Phone Hacked + Hacker Threatening To Reveal Personal Data
TWICE’s Jihyo Posts Letter Apologizing For Recent Comment, Explains How She’s Been Feeling The Past Year
On the morning of January 7 KST, TWICE’s Jihyo posted a letter to ONCE explaining her recent comment during a V Live chat. The comment was in response to a question about why she was absent at times during the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards, and her choice of words (oong-aeng-oong, specifically) elicited criticism from… Continue reading TWICE’s Jihyo Posts Letter Apologizing For Recent Comment, Explains How She’s Been Feeling The Past Year
Kang Han Na Receives Sweet Call From Kang Ha Neul On Her Radio Show
Kang Han Na got an adorable phone call from Kang Ha Neul to congratulate her debut as a radio show host! On the January 6 broadcast of “Kang Han Na’s Volume Up,” the new DJ shared, “I told the producers during our first meeting that I wanted to try phone calls. But now they’re saying… Continue reading Kang Han Na Receives Sweet Call From Kang Ha Neul On Her Radio Show
Jay Park Donates To Help Fight Bushfires In Australia
Jay Park has donated $30,000 to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service to help fight the bushfires in Australia. January 5, the artist, who is headed to New Zealand and Australia in the coming week for his Sexy 4Eva world tour, tweeted, “Im donating 30k to [NSW Rural Fire Service]. im gonna tell aomg to… Continue reading Jay Park Donates To Help Fight Bushfires In Australia
Girls’ Generation’s YoonA Proudly Shares That She Passed Chinese Language Test
YoonA recently passed the Chinese Proficiency Test HSKK! On January 6, the star took to her Instagram stories to share the good news, captioning her test results, “Last year’s attempt, the new year’s passing.” The photo shows that she took the Intermediate level test on December 1, 2019, with her final grade stating, “Pass.” Congratulations… Continue reading Girls’ Generation’s YoonA Proudly Shares That She Passed Chinese Language Test
(G)I-DLE’s Shuhua Celebrates Birthday With TWICE’s Tzuyu And CLC’s Elkie
(G)I-DLE’s Shuhua had fun on her birthday with two of her close idol friends! Shuhua turned 20 years old in Western reckoning on January 6. That day, CLC’s Elkie shared three photos of herself with Shuhua and TWICE’s Tzuyu hanging out together on Shuhua’s birthday. One included a caption of three hearts, another included “0106,” and… Continue reading (G)I-DLE’s Shuhua Celebrates Birthday With TWICE’s Tzuyu And CLC’s Elkie
Watch: Apink’s Hayoung, GFRIEND’s Yerin, And Red Velvet’s Joy Sing Each Other’s Songs In Karaoke Battle With Ice Cream Bet
The 96-line “Oh Jung Park Group” continue to show their sweet friendship! On January 7, Red Velvet’s Joy and Apink’s Hayoung posted three videos on their Instagram accounts of the girls singing each other’s songs. Joy’s caption reads, “Ice cream bet competition,” and they explained that Joy sang Apink’s “NoNoNo,” Yerin sang Red Velvet’s “Zimzalabim,” and Hayoung sang GFRIEND’s “Rough.” View this… Continue reading Watch: Apink’s Hayoung, GFRIEND’s Yerin, And Red Velvet’s Joy Sing Each Other’s Songs In Karaoke Battle With Ice Cream Bet
C9 Entertainment To File Counter-Lawsuit Against Production Companies Regarding CIX’s Reality Show
CIX’s agency C9 Entertainment is in a legal battle with various production companies regarding the group’s reality show. According to SPOTV NEWS on January 6, “Company A,” who was in charge of producing CIX’s reality program, has filed a lawsuit against C9 Entertainment for compensation for damages. “Company A” had agreed to produce the show in partnership with C9 Entertainment… Continue reading C9 Entertainment To File Counter-Lawsuit Against Production Companies Regarding CIX’s Reality Show