It was another huge night for the K-Pop industry and fans alike on January 21 at day two of the 30th Golden Disc Awards! The first night of the 30th Golden Disc Awards on January 20 focused on digital single awards. Album awards were given out on the second night of the ceremony on January… Continue reading Winners of the 30th Golden Disc Awards, Day Two
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QUIZ: Can You Name All Members of the Top-Selling 2015 Female K-Pop Groups?
We’re following up our quiz on the top selling male artists of 2015 with this one that lets the ladies take the center stage! Names of groups have been chosen from the top 50 groups on the 2015 list of album sales, although there are only 13 groups, don’t get too confident just yet! Ready to go?… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Name All Members of the Top-Selling 2015 Female K-Pop Groups?
Gong Seung Yeon Reveals High School Photo of Younger Sister TWICE’s Jeongyeon
Gong Seung Yeon has unveiled a new photo of her younger sister, TWICE’s Jeongyeon. On January 20, the actress uploaded the picture to her personal Instagram and wrote, “Jeongyeon told me not to upload it, but here it is! She’s so pretty and cute.” Jeongyeon is a high school student in the photo, dressed neatly… Continue reading Gong Seung Yeon Reveals High School Photo of Younger Sister TWICE’s Jeongyeon
Taiwanese Media Outlet Explains Why They Infiltrated MBC’s “2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships”
Taiwanese media outlet CTV has issued a statement explaining the reasons behind their footage of the “2016 Idol Star Athletic Championships,” which was obtained without permission. The media outlet posted their statement to their Facebook page on January 19, saying, “The citizens of Taiwan have garnered a lot of interest in Tzuyu following the incident. The… Continue reading Taiwanese Media Outlet Explains Why They Infiltrated MBC’s “2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships”
Yoo Hee Yeol Cheers on TWICE Amid Controversy
Yoo Hee Yeol has encouraged TWICE to hang in there during the rough time they’re going through! The group recently filmed an episode of his show, “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook,” on January 19. It’s said that the members show off their vibrant and bright energy during their performances. While sitting down with TWICE for an… Continue reading Yoo Hee Yeol Cheers on TWICE Amid Controversy
Taiwanese Lawyer and MC Press Charges Against JYP For Allegedly Forcing Tzuyu’s Apology
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
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