CJ E&M is finally altering its contracts for those who appeared on Mnet’s girl group audition program “Produce 101.” Previously, the terms of trainees’ contracts revealed that trainees received no monetary compensation for their appearance on the show and had no power to object to any injustices they may have suffered in the process. The Fair Trade Commission stated on… Continue reading Update: Mnet Responds to Fair Trade Commission’s Demands for Changes to Strict “Produce 101” Contracts
Category: TV/Film
8 Reasons Why We Love YoonA In “God of War, Zhao Yun”
After a three year hiatus Girls’ Generation’s YoonA is finally back on the small screen with her first Chinese project, the wuxia drama “God of War, Zhao Yun.” She has garnered a lot of buzz with her leading role as the lovable Xiahou Qing Yi. Keep on reading to find out why she is perfect… Continue reading 8 Reasons Why We Love YoonA In “God of War, Zhao Yun”
BTOB’s Yook Sungjae and Red Velvet’s Joy Leaving “We Got Married”
According to industry insiders today, April 26 KST, BTOB’s Yook Sungjae and Red Velvet’s Joy have been confirmed to leave the show “We Got Married.” While confirmed, say the insiders, they have yet to film their final episodes. The two K-pop idols are a virtual married couple on the MBC variety program. They first appeared on the… Continue reading BTOB’s Yook Sungjae and Red Velvet’s Joy Leaving “We Got Married”
Members of Cube’s New Boy Group Pentagon To Be Confirmed Through “Pentagon Maker” Reality Program
Mnet confirms that it will be producing a debut reality program for Pentagon– Cube Entertainment’s latest boy group – called “Pentagon Maker,” to be aired online through its digital content brand M2. It premieres May 2, airing every Monday and Tuesday night, 10 p..m. KST, on Naver TVCast’s “Pentagon Maker” channel. The show will run for 12… Continue reading Members of Cube’s New Boy Group Pentagon To Be Confirmed Through “Pentagon Maker” Reality Program
Posters for GOT7’s Junior’s First Movie Reveal Warmth Amidst the Snow
Teaser posters have been released for GOT7 Junior’s debut movie, “Nunbal” (“Snowflake” in Korean). “Nunbal” is the story of a boy, Min Sik, who transfers to a small village in Gyeongnam and falls for a girl in his class, Yeju (played by Ji Woo). The film will have its world premiere at the 17th Jeonju International Film… Continue reading Posters for GOT7’s Junior’s First Movie Reveal Warmth Amidst the Snow
Catch Luna’s Infectious Charm as New “Get It Beauty” Host in Set Photos
Photos of f(x)’s Luna on the set of OnStyle’s “Get It Beauty” have been released, showing the main vocalist as she prepares to make her debut as one of the show’s official MCs. The other MCs, Honey Lee, Kim Jung Min and Hwang Min Young welcomed and congratulated Luna on her debut as an MC,… Continue reading Catch Luna’s Infectious Charm as New “Get It Beauty” Host in Set Photos
Mnet May Be Producing Reality Show for Upcoming Boy Group PENTAGON
On April 26, a variety industry representative told Ilgan Sports, “Mnet is planning to launch a new idol reality program called ‘Pentagon Maker’ within the first half of the year. Cube Entertainment’s new group Pentagon will be the featured group.” Mnet has produced idol group making reality shows in the past, such as “Who Is… Continue reading Mnet May Be Producing Reality Show for Upcoming Boy Group PENTAGON
Jang Hyuk, Yoon Hyun Min, and Park Se Young Confirmed for New Medical Drama
Actors Jang Hyuk, Yoon Hyun Min, and Park Se Young have been confirmed to star in KBS 2TV’s new Monday-Tuesday drama “Beautiful Mind” (working title). On April 26, an affiliate of the drama industry stated, “Jang Hyuk, Yoon Hyun Min, and Park Se Young have been confirmed to appear on ‘Beautiful Mind’ and they will… Continue reading Jang Hyuk, Yoon Hyun Min, and Park Se Young Confirmed for New Medical Drama
Namgoong Min and Girl’s Day’s Minah Show Adorable Chemistry During First Script Reading for “Beast’s Beauty”
On April 13, the first script reading for SBS’s new weekend drama, “Beast’s Beauty,” took place at the SBS Tanhyeon-dong Production Center. Namgoong Min, Girl’s Day’s Minah, On Joo Wan, Seo Hyo Rim, Woo Hyun, and Oh Hyun Kyung were some of the actors in attendance, in addition to director Baek Soo Chan, and script writer… Continue reading Namgoong Min and Girl’s Day’s Minah Show Adorable Chemistry During First Script Reading for “Beast’s Beauty”
Representatives Clarify Reports of MBC’s New Drama “Gaia” Changing Writers
With several news outlets reporting that the writer for MBC’s new, upcoming drama “Gaia,” (working title) has changed, a representative clarifies that this is not the case. Originally, it was reported that Kim Ban Di was in charge of the script, only to be changed out for writer Song Ji Na. However, according to the representative’s statements from April… Continue reading Representatives Clarify Reports of MBC’s New Drama “Gaia” Changing Writers