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ILLIT’s Live Vocals After Controversy Spark Debate

They have improved since their debut. Earlier this year, K-Pop idols’ live vocals became a hot topic following a viral performance by LE SSERAFIM. Since then, numerous idols have been both praised and criticized for their live stages. Included in that list is ILLIT, who became a target like other HYBE Labels groups. The group were criticized for their live singing,...

Massive Changes Coming To SBS’s “Inkigayo” Score Calculations

Digital score and the SNS scores will change.   SBS‘s popular music show Inkigayo will undergo significant changes in its scoring system starting in the fourth quarter of 2024. These updates aim to better reflect the evolving ways K-Pop is being consumed both domestically and internationally, specifically acknowledging the growing influence of global music platforms. | SBS Currently, Inkigayo charts are calculated using a...

“The Glory” Actress Park Ji Ah Has Passed Away

She was 52. May she rest in peace.   Actress Park Ji Ah, who starred in The Glory, has passed away at the age of 52. Park Ji Ah played the role of Song Hye Kyo‘s mother in The Glory. According to an exclusive report from JTBC, Park Ji Ah passed away due to a cerebral infarction, more commonly known as an...

BTS Suga’s Drunk Driving Case Officially Sentenced With A Fine

They issued a summary order. BTS’s Suga, who was charged with driving an electric scooter while intoxicated, has officially been sentenced to a fine. | Yonhap On September 30, the Seoul Court issued a summary order of a fine of ₩15.0 million KRW (about $11,200 USD) for driving under the influence.   BTS Suga’s DUI Case: A Full Breakdown   This is the...

NCT’s Doyoung Goes On A Hike And Ends Up Learning An Unexpected Life Lesson

He was grateful, but… Recently, TV personality and YouTuber Jonathan posted several photos on Instagram and garnered much attention online.   Fans spotted an unexpected person hiking along with Jonathan, who turned out to be NCT’s Doyoung! | yjonathanta/Instagram Fans couldn’t help but laugh as Doyoung looked so tired from the hike, while Jonathan seemed to be full of energy! | yjonathanta/Instagram Later, Doyoung reposted the photos on his...

Jason Statham taught Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to take control of her career

Jason Statham taught Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to take control of her career. The 37-year-old model-and-actress has been in a relationship with the 57-year-old action star — with whom she has seven-year-old son Jack and a two-year-old daughter — since 2016 and she learned a lot from seeing him advocate for himself and manifest his dreams. Speaking on the Reign with...

Channing Tatum finalises divorce with wife 6 years after split

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan have finalised their divorce — six years after their split. The 44-year-old actor and the 43-year-old actress — who went their separate ways in 2018 — are reported by the Daily Mail to have signed a judgement this week that means they will avoid their December trial after they agreed to waiver spousal support. The...

Kate Winslet doesn’t have any plans to retire

Kate Winslet doesn't have any plans to retire. The 48-year-old actress hasn't filmed any new projects in the last year — but Kate doesn't have any plans to retire from the movie business. Asked about her long-term plans on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Kate quipped: "I don't think I can say what I would do because...

Mandy Moore welcomes baby girl

Mandy Moore has given birth to a baby girl. The 40-year-old actress has taken to social media to announce the birth of her third child with husband Taylor Goldsmith. Alongside a photo of Mandy cradling her baby girl, she wrote: "Lou is here! Louise Everett Goldsmith arrived happy, healthy, expeditiously and right in time for Virgo season....

Disbanded then reunited: GFriend to celebrate 10th anniversary in 2025, Lollipop films reality show after 15 years

GFriend to celebrate 10th debut anniversary in 2025 They disbanded in 2021 but we'll be seeing K-pop girl group GFriend perform together again. Yesterday (Sept 24), Source Music, who managed the sextet - consisting of Yerin, Sowon, Yuju, Eunha, SinB, and Umji - before they parted ways, confirmed media reports regarding the group's reunion in 2025. "Next January,...