BTS, TWICE, Kim Junsu, And More Awarded Hallyu Culture Daesang At 2019 K-Expo

The Newsis 2019 K-Expo was held on August 23 in Seoul. At the event, artists, dramas, and films were awarded the Hallyu Culture Daesang. BTS won the Hallyu Culture Daesang – Seoul Mayor Award (group). Although they are currently on an extended period of rest and were not in attendance, the group shared their acceptance… Continue reading BTS, TWICE, Kim Junsu, And More Awarded Hallyu Culture Daesang At 2019 K-Expo

Kim Jaejoong Talks About When He Got His Cosmetology Certification

Kim Jaejoong talked about getting his cosmetology certification on TV Chosun’s “Taste of Dating”! The August 8 broadcast of the show followed a couple as they went to a salon together ahead of an event. The pair shared a sweet moment, with the boyfriend even taking pictures of his girlfriend as she got her makeup done.… Continue reading Kim Jaejoong Talks About When He Got His Cosmetology Certification

Kim Jaejoong In Talks To Star In Korean Remake Of “Jane The Virgin”

JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong could be making his drama return soon! On July 23, it was reported that Kim Jaejoong will star as the male lead in Channel A’s upcoming drama “Jane the Virgin.” In response to the reports, Kim Jaejoong’s agency C-JeS Entertainment commented, “Kim Jaejoong has received an offer for the lead role of Channel A’s… Continue reading Kim Jaejoong In Talks To Star In Korean Remake Of “Jane The Virgin”

JYJ’s Kim Junsu Talks About How SEVENTEEN’s DK Reminds Him Of His Younger Self

Ahead of its opening show on June 15, the main characters of musical “Xcalibur,” JYJ’s Kim Junsu, SEVENTEEN’s DK and musical actor Kai participated in a photo shoot for Cosmopolitan. Kai shared his thoughts on their musical, stating, “I recently learned how scary preconceptions are when I appeared on ‘The King of Mask Singer.’ Although I am not… Continue reading JYJ’s Kim Junsu Talks About How SEVENTEEN’s DK Reminds Him Of His Younger Self

SEVENTEEN’s DK And JYJ’s Kim Junsu Share Thoughts On Their Upcoming Musical “Xcalibur”

SEVENTEEN’s DK and JYJ’s Kim Junsu have commented on their upcoming musical “Xcalibur.” Musical “Artus-Excalibur” had its world premiere at Theater St. Gallen in Switzerland in 2014, and Korean production company EMK purchased worldwide performance rights for the show. The musical was then changed into “Xcalibur” with a more dramatic storyline and about 60 percent of… Continue reading SEVENTEEN’s DK And JYJ’s Kim Junsu Share Thoughts On Their Upcoming Musical “Xcalibur”

Update: Police Request Pretrial Detention Warrant For Park Yoochun + To No Longer Question Him Together With Hwang Ha Na

Updated April 23 KST: Park Yoochun and Hwang Ha Na will no longer be examined by confrontation. Previously, the police had planned on summoning Park Yoochun and Hwang Ha Na to be interrogated together due to the differences in their statements. However, the police has decided that the examination by confrontation would be unnecessary as their… Continue reading Update: Police Request Pretrial Detention Warrant For Park Yoochun + To No Longer Question Him Together With Hwang Ha Na

JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong Tops Oricon Weekly Album Chart With 1st Japanese Solo Studio Album

JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong has taken the No. 1 spot on the Oricon weekly album chart! On April 16, Japanese music chart Oricon announced that Kim Jaejoong’s first Japanese solo studio album “Flawless Love” topped the weekly album chart for the week that begins on April 8 and ends on April 14. “Flawless Love” was released… Continue reading JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong Tops Oricon Weekly Album Chart With 1st Japanese Solo Studio Album

Park Yoochun Appoints Lawyer For Allegations Of Drug Use

Park Yoochun has appointed a lawyer for allegations of coercing Hwang Ha Na into using illegal drugs and using drugs himself. On April 15, his agency C-JeS Entertainment released the following statement: Hello. This is an announcement that Park Yoochun’s lawyer has been appointed. However, his police questioning date has not been determined yet. His lawyer will… Continue reading Park Yoochun Appoints Lawyer For Allegations Of Drug Use

April Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has published this month’s brand reputation rankings for male idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various boy groups, using big data collected from March 11 to April 12. BTS topped the rankings for the 11th consecutive… Continue reading April Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong Tops iTunes Charts Around The World With Japanese Album

JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong has made a strong comeback with his latest solo album! Kim Jaejoong’s first Japanese solo studio album “Flawless Love” was released on April 10. Soon after its release, it placed No. 1 on Oricon’s daily album chart as well as iTunes J-pop album charts. It ranked No. 1 on iTunes J-pop albums… Continue reading JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong Tops iTunes Charts Around The World With Japanese Album