Korean media is abuzz with questions of 2NE1 Park Bom’s real age, following the release of the newspaper article from 2000 that reported on the death of the 2NE1 member’s childhood soccer teammate and an article from 1998 that announced her (Jenny Park) winning the junior varsity coach’s award. The two newspaper clips were released… Continue reading Park Bom’s Real Age in Question by Korean Media – Miscalculation or Not?
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[Update] Park Jin Young Reportedly Tried to Sell JYP Entertainment to YG, JYP and YG Deny
It is being reported that Park Jin Young, the largest stockholder of JYP Entertainment, tried to sell the agency to YG Entertainment. The Korea Herald reported just an hour ago on entertainment sources who stated Park Jin Young suggested that YG Entertainment buy up JYP. Park Jin Young had wanted to focus on his own… Continue reading [Update] Park Jin Young Reportedly Tried to Sell JYP Entertainment to YG, JYP and YG Deny
BIGBANG’s Taeyang Reveals That He Thinks Haru Is the Most Beautiful Girl
BIGBANG member Taeyang chose Tablo’s daughter, Haru (“Superman Returns”), as the most beautiful girl. On the June 14 broadcast of KBS 2TV’s “Entertainment Weekly,” during the ‘Guerilla Date’ segment, the interviewer asked Taeyang, “In the past, you mentioned that you’ve never been in a relationship. Who is the most beautiful girl in your life?” The… Continue reading BIGBANG’s Taeyang Reveals That He Thinks Haru Is the Most Beautiful Girl
Yang Hyun Suk Approves Taeyang’s First Comeback Performance
If Taeyang were a contestant in reality singing program K-pop Star where Yang Hyun Suk is a judge, he’ll definitely get a high score with his comeback performance, reveals the YG CEO. With a pleased smile and his thumbs up, YG’s Yang Hyun Suk showed how satisfied he was with the comeback performance of Taeyang who… Continue reading Yang Hyun Suk Approves Taeyang’s First Comeback Performance
Yang Hyun Suk Creates YG Foundation to Help Children in Need
Yang Hyun Suk, CEO of YG Entertainment, has founded YG Foundation, donating 1,000,000,000 Korean won (approximately one million US dollars) to help youths in need. To celebrate YG Entertainment’s 18th birthday, Yang Hyun Suk created the charity in the name of his company on May 20. The full name of the charity is Muju YG Foundation,… Continue reading Yang Hyun Suk Creates YG Foundation to Help Children in Need
“K-Pop Star 3” Jang Hana Joined YG a Month Ago, Currently in Training
YG Entertainment has admitted to taking in Jang Hana from the SBS audition program “K-Pop Star 3.” YG announced on May 8 that Jang Hana joined them a month ago and has been working with them as a trainee since. Jang Hana, who is only 18 years old, was noted on the show for her… Continue reading “K-Pop Star 3” Jang Hana Joined YG a Month Ago, Currently in Training
K-Entertainment Kids as Famous as Their Celebrity Parents
May 5 is Children’s Day in Korea, and in celebration, we’re bringing the cutest kids in Korean entertainment, not only famous because of their parents, but also as little actors and actresses, to commercial film stars, and famous TV personalities in of themselves.
YG Entertainment and Actors Make Contributions to Ferry Disaster Charities
YG Entertainment chief Yang Hyun Suk has joined the long line of companies and celebrities pledging financial support for the families of the victims and survivors of the Sewol ferry disaster. The company announced it would be donating 500 million won (approximately US$480,000) to charities helping those affected by the tragedy. According to the entertainment… Continue reading YG Entertainment and Actors Make Contributions to Ferry Disaster Charities
Who is the Winner of “K-Pop Star 3” and Which Agency Did He Choose?
The final competition of SBS’ “K-Pop Star 3,” which aired on April 13 consisted of two rounds: the first round was a mission round assigned by the judges and the second mission was a free selection round. 60% of the judges’ scores and 40% of the viewers’ votes were compiled in order to determine the… Continue reading Who is the Winner of “K-Pop Star 3” and Which Agency Did He Choose?
PSY, BIG BANG, and Others Become Shareholders of YG Entertainment’s Stocks
It was announced that PSY, BIG BANG, and other YG Entertainment celebrities had recently become shareholders of YG’s stocks. On April 8, the agency announced, “Yang Hyun Suk, who holds the major rights of YG’s stock, along with the second stockholder, YG’s president CEO Yang Min Suk, have distributed 81,400 stocks to PSY, BIG BANG,… Continue reading PSY, BIG BANG, and Others Become Shareholders of YG Entertainment’s Stocks