Former 2NE1 member Minzy (real name Gong Min Ji) has now signed on with entertainment agency Music Works. On May 16, a representative from Music Works stated, “Gong Min Ji is an artist who has unlimited potential for growth in many different scenes. In order for her to achieve the very best of her talent,… Continue reading Minzy Finalizes Contract With New Record Company
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Former 2NE1 Member Minzy Announces Future Plans In Letter To Fans On Instagram
After the recent news of her departure from popular girl group 2NE1 in April, Minzy has taken to Instagram to personally speak to her fans. On May 5 at midnight KST, Minzy posted a photo of a letter in Korean to her Instagram, and included an English translation as the caption. Read the letter in full below:… Continue reading Former 2NE1 Member Minzy Announces Future Plans In Letter To Fans On Instagram
2NE1’s Sandara Park Donates Fans’ Gifts To Children In Rehabilitation Hospital
2NE1’s Sandara Park ventured into volunteer work by donating books and toys to a Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital of Purme Foundation. On May 3, the singer uploaded photos of the hospital library on her Instagram, and conveyed well-wishes to the children through her captions. Spotted with her is labelmate Jinusean’s Sean, who is well-known to be active… Continue reading 2NE1’s Sandara Park Donates Fans’ Gifts To Children In Rehabilitation Hospital
17 K-Pop Songs That Will Get You Through A Crappy Week
1. GLAM – “I Like That” GLAM may have disbanded, but at least they left us with a catchy song about doing all the things couples do all on your own, and enjoying every moment of it. 2. miss A – “I Don’t Need a Man” miss A may not be the first to use the theme “Independent… Continue reading 17 K-Pop Songs That Will Get You Through A Crappy Week
Update: Minzy’s Side Responds to Reports of New Agency
Update April 25 KST: Minzy’s side has updated on the situation to say that, contrary to previous news reports, nothing has been decided regarding her new agency. They were apparently surprised from the article as well. Since she still has some time left before the end of her contract, she is trying to be very cautious. A representative of… Continue reading Update: Minzy’s Side Responds to Reports of New Agency
Jessi Can Barely Handle Sandara Park’s Cuteness
Rapper Jessi is overwhelmed by 2NE1 member Sandara Park’s adorableness! On April 20, Jessi shared a photo of Sandara Park on her Instagram in which Sandara Park is wearing a hoodie tight around her face and looks adorably petite next to Jessi. Jessi writes as the caption, “She looks like my younger sister. Love this… Continue reading Jessi Can Barely Handle Sandara Park’s Cuteness
2NE1’s Park Bom Returns to Twitter to Cheer On Lee Hi
2NE1’s Park Bom has returned to social media to support her friend and YG Entertainment label mate, Lee Hi! On April 20, Park Bom uploaded a photo to Twitter of Lee Hi and her co-star One from the music video for her new track “My Star.” She writes as the caption, “Hello. I’m back~ Everyone~… Continue reading 2NE1’s Park Bom Returns to Twitter to Cheer On Lee Hi
How Scandals Affect Stock Prices of Entertainment Companies
Scandals and controversies in K-pop take a toll not only on artists, but on companies as well. Often, investors will sell or buy stocks in response to good or bad news about a company or its artists. While a successful comeback or debut may raise the stock price a few points, scandals can make company… Continue reading How Scandals Affect Stock Prices of Entertainment Companies
QUIZ: Can You Name the Debut K-Pop MV by a Single Screenshot?
We’re all confident in our abilities to distinguish a debut K-pop music video from a recently released one when we’ve caught a glimpse of the members, but how well do you remember debut music videos when you have no idols to rely on? Without seeing the members, can you name the debut K-pop music video based solely on a… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Name the Debut K-Pop MV by a Single Screenshot?
YG Family Gathers to Celebrate Song Baek Kyung’s Wedding
YG Entertainment’s original hip hop group 1TYM all met up together for the first time in 11 years to celebrate member Song Baek Kyung’s wedding. Song Baek Kyung got married on April 9 in a ceremony in Gangnam, Seoul, with a non-celebrity woman two years older than he is. The two of them have been dating… Continue reading YG Family Gathers to Celebrate Song Baek Kyung’s Wedding