SINGAPORE: Credit markets turned shaky in Asia on Monday, with the cost of insuring against corporate and sovereign default higher as recession fears rippled across financial markets. The five-year credit default swap spread on the Markit Itraxx Asia ex-Japan index, comprising sovereign and company debt, rose about 26 basis points to its highest since August last...
K-pop boy band Winner’s Mino may be required to re-enlist for his mandatory military duty, following allegations of negligent service during his term as a public service worker. The 32-year-old rapper, whose real name is Song Min-ho, admitted to most of the charges, including leaving his workplace during work hours without permission. The Military Manpower Administration (MMA)...
Ed Sheeran has released his new single Azizam. The 34-year-old singer dropped the Persian-inspired track from his upcoming eighth studio album Play at midnight on Friday (April 4), alongside the accompanying dance music video titled Pink Heart. Taking to Instagram, Ed shared: "Azizam is out now. I'm so overwhelmed with the positive reaction to this song, and so...
NewJeans have changed their social media handles once again, no longer reflecting their February change to NJZ. This follows an injunction issued by the Seoul Central District Court on March 21 barring the K-pop girl group from pursuing independent activities amid their ongoing legal battle against their label Ador, a sub-label under Hybe, to terminate their exclusive contract. The court...
You need a special app. aespa‘s Giselle is known to take the best selfies in the industry. She finally revealed her secret to taking the most flattering shots. Surprisingly, Giselle doesn’t favor filter apps such as SNOW or Meitu. She goes with a surprising app that isn’t even meant for such purposes! Giselle uses Snapchat to take selfies. More specifically, she enjoys using the flash...
Many were surprised to see the two together. BoA and entertainer Jun Hyun Moo‘s livestream has attracted negative attention. BoA | SM Entertainment Jun Hyun Moo On April 5, Jun Hyun Moo first went live on his account, where the male entertainer shared that he had been drinking. He was surprisingly joined by BoA who also appeared to have been drinking. During the...
The group apologized through a handwritten letter. Recently, KISS OF LIFE were criticized for depicting racist stereotypes and cultural appropriation during Julie‘s birthday livestream. KISS OF LIFE The group’s agency, S2 Entertainment, issued an apology afterwards, which was not met with positive reactions. The group continued to lose followers on their social media accounts, with many dedicated fans deciding to withdraw...
She’s actually not the only K-Pop idol who rocked this shirt. Spotted in a “behind-the-scenes” of a dance practice video, STAYC‘s Sieun‘s shirt—or what is written on the shirt, to be exact—has since gone viral. STAYC’s Sieun | @hermesieunn/Instagram The video, shared on April 4, 2025 (KST) via the girl group’s official YouTube channel, captured the members hard at work, practicing their latest...
They appeared on KISS OF LIFE’s music video. KISS OF LIFE recently found themselves under fire after a livestream held for Julie’s birthday sparked controversy. | @KISSOFLIFE_S2/X (formerly known as Twitter) The event’s dress code, described as “old-school hip hop vibes,” quickly became a point of contention when the members appeared on screen wearing outfits that seemed to mimic racial stereotypes....
Fans demand better from her agency. Former (G)I-DLE member Soojin has recently experienced a significant drop in her Instagram followers, a situation that has raised concerns among her fans. | @_seosootang/Instagram The idol — who left the group in August 2021 following bullying allegations — has seen her follower count plummet by nearly 500,000 since January. As of now, Soojin has 2.5 million followers,...
