It was recently revealed that various Taiwanese figures, including human rights lawyer Wang Kefu (王可富) and famous MC Hu Zhongxin (胡忠信), are accusing JYP Entertainment — which houses TWICE — of coercion, forcing Tzuyu to apologize. According to reports by local media on January 19, charges were pressed at a Taipei police office on January 18. The… Continue reading Taiwanese Lawyer and MC Press Charges Against JYP For Allegedly Forcing Tzuyu’s Apology
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Taiwanese Media Infiltrates MBC’s “2016 Star Athletics Championships” to Film Tzuyu
Amid all the noise surrounding controversy over the nationality of TWICE member Tzuyu, it was recently revealed that Taiwan’s news channel CTV snuck in to the filming site of MBC’s “2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships” – where any filming or reporting is prohibited — to film Tzuyu, according to a report by Sports Donga. The footage was… Continue reading Taiwanese Media Infiltrates MBC’s “2016 Star Athletics Championships” to Film Tzuyu
TWICE’s Tzuyu and Her Brother to Not Appear on KBS Variety Show, KBS Comments
TWICE‘s Tzuyu and her brother will not be featured in the upcoming KBS variety special “We Are Siblings” (working title). According to a KBS representative, the previously reported casting negotiations with Tzuyu and her older brother ultimately fell through, meaning that they will not appear on the show. This has nothing to do with the nationality controversy surrounding Tzuyu, the… Continue reading TWICE’s Tzuyu and Her Brother to Not Appear on KBS Variety Show, KBS Comments
KBS’s “Muscle Queen” Casts a Slew of Celebrities
KBS’s upcoming variety program “Muscle Queen” has just announced their first round of casting. Insooni and 2AM’s Jinwoon have been chosen as the MCs of the show. The production crew reported that they were pleased to have cast them. They noted that Jinwoon would be an eye-catching addition to the show as the only man amongst many female… Continue reading KBS’s “Muscle Queen” Casts a Slew of Celebrities
JYP Explains the Circumstances Behind Tzuyu’s Apology
JYP Entertainment releases an official statement today, explaining TWICE member Tzuyu‘s video statement. This seems to be in response to the recent DDos attack on its website and to accusations that the agency forced Tzuyu to apologize. The agency explains that because Tzuyu is a minor, they waited until her parents arrived in Korea and discussed… Continue reading JYP Explains the Circumstances Behind Tzuyu’s Apology
JYP Confirms TWICE’s Tzuyu’s Participation in Idol Athletic Championships, Denies It Received Offer to Buy Out Tzuyu’s Contract
JYP Entertainment reassures fans of TWICE‘s Tzuyu that the girl group member will be moving forward with her Korean activities as scheduled. Specifically Tzuyu will be participating in the recording for the 2016 Idol Star Athletic Championships. JYP reveals, “She is currently rehearsing.” The agency also denies rumors that a Taiwanese magazine publishing company, Jusky,… Continue reading JYP Confirms TWICE’s Tzuyu’s Participation in Idol Athletic Championships, Denies It Received Offer to Buy Out Tzuyu’s Contract
JYP Entertainment Website Down Following Cyber Attack
The official website of JYP Entertainment has been brought down in a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. The site has been offline since approximately 5 p.m. on January 16 (KST). This attack appears to be closely related to the escalating nationality controversy surrounding TWICE’s Tzuyu. According to a representative of JYP, their homepage had gone online and offline intermittently even before Tzuyu’s apology video. The… Continue reading JYP Entertainment Website Down Following Cyber Attack
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – January Week 3
Gary scores his first solo No. 1 song on our chart with “Lonely Night,” moving up 14 spots from outside of the top 10 all the way to No. 1. Gary hit No. 1 before with LeeSsang but this is the first time he did it as a solo artist. Inspired by the hit drama… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – January Week 3
Taiwanese Politicians Rally Behind Tzuyu, China Censors Her Name on Weibo
In yet another twist in the nationality controversy surrounding TWICE member Tzuyu, the Chinese government has started censoring comments and blocking searches of her name on the social media platform Weibo. Also being censored on Weibo is Tsai Ing Wen, the leader of Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party who was just elected the next president. This… Continue reading Taiwanese Politicians Rally Behind Tzuyu, China Censors Her Name on Weibo
2PM Cancels Chinese Schedules Following Tzuyu’s Continuing Controversy
JYP Entertainment’s issues appear to be far from over as 2PM’s scheduled appearances in China have been canceled. According to a Chinese industry representative, 2PM’s schedules in China were canceled abruptly. The precise nature of their schedules were not revealed, but it is likely that the cancellation was a result of the continuing controversy over TWICE’s… Continue reading 2PM Cancels Chinese Schedules Following Tzuyu’s Continuing Controversy