Tag - Korea

20Mar

Gossip mill: Korean singer Jung Joon-young released from prison, Keanu Reeves cuts off luscious locks, The Rap of China contestants required to take urine tests

Korean singer Jung joon-young released from prison PHOTO: Reuters South Korean singer-songwriter and convicted rapist Jung Joon-young was released from prison in the early morning of March 19, reported media outlet News1. The 35-year-old was implicated in the Burning Sun nightclub scandal and was initially serving a six-year sentence after being convicted of gang-raping drunk and unconscious women with former...

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19Mar

Han So Hee Confirms Dating Ryu Jun Yeol

Gyeongseong Creature‘s Han So Hee and Reply 1988’s Ryu Jun Yeol were spotted vacationing together in Hawaii. The pair acted sweetly with one another and did not shy away from enjoying a swim at the hotel pool together. Initially, Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol’s agencies were cautious in their replies. Although the agencies confirmed both were in Hawaii, Ryu...

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06Mar

BTS’ Love Yourself: Tear resurges on Billboard charts 5 years after release; exploring album’s records, impact

BTS' 5 year old album Love Yourself: Tear, has made a comeback on the Billboard 200 chart and also popped up on various other charts. Let's take a closer look at the album's records and influence Currently, BTS as a group is on a break as all seven members are fulfilling their mandatory military service in...

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26Feb

E-Junkies: Stayc members share hardships during trainee days, including living alone as teens and feelings of inadequacy

Stayc has been a force to be reckoned with in K-pop since 2020, but not too long ago, the six members were juggling school and idol training at the same time. In an interview with AsiaOne after their fanmeet last Saturday (Feb 17), they shared some of the difficulties they experienced during their pre-debut days. Sumin moved...

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19Feb

Korean travel drama a costly affair

PETALING JAYA: Applying for the Korean Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA) through an unauthorised third-party website has turned out to be very costly for unsuspecting Malaysians. Despite warnings by the South Korean authorities against applying via third-party and fraudulent sites, some Malaysians went ahead and ended up paying 10 times more for their K-ETA. ALSO READ: Malaysians denied passage...

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15Feb

Lee Seung Gi Becomes a Father

Lee Seung Gi’s personal life reached many milestones at a whirlwind pace lately. The Korean actor announced he just became a father. Lee Seung Gi, 37, and his wife Lee Da In, 32, started dating in 2020 but kept their relationship a secret until 2021. Initially, there was backlash from Lee Seung Gi’s fans who felt Lee Da...

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29Jan

How BTS’s V Landed His Role In IU’s “Love Wins All” Music Video

“He has to possess the mood of…” IU released her latest single, “Love Wins All,” on January 24, 2024, and together with BTS‘s V, the two starred in a cinematic and emotional music video for the song. IU recently released a behind-the-scenes video from the set of her “Love Wins All” music video, opening up about the filming process and the...

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29Jan

BTS’s V Shocks Fans By Posting Never-Before-Seen Photos With IU

The BTS star treated fans to some behind the scenes candid photos. V has taken the internet by storm after sharing a series of candid pictures with IU on his Instagram account. The BTS star starred in IU’s “Love wins all” music video, and the internet has not stopped talking about their performances and chemistry ever since. In the music video, V...

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22Jan

“Sexual Violence, Forced Weight Loss And Plastic Surgery” — How Seoul Plans To Protect Young K-Pop Trainees

A new ordinance will facilitate psychological testing and counseling for trainees. In a move to safeguard the wellbeing of young idol trainees, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has established a groundbreaking legal framework. This initiative addresses the longstanding issue of physical and mental health risks faced by teenagers in the highly competitive entertainment industry. The Council has successfully...

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22Jan

The K-Pop Market Is Expanding With The Introduction Of A Multiple-Production System

Same-label artists can make a comeback without competition. Recently, same-label artists have been making comebacks around the same time frame, usually from one of the “Big 4” agencies. These changes are happening due to the introduction of a multi-production system and expanding the K-Pop market. With these comebacks happening around the same time, the artists have found...

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