On September 30, GF Entertainment announced that TheKingdom’s Hwon would be going on a hiatus. | Kpopping Below is the official statement. | GF Entertainment “Hello, this is GF Entertainment. First, we would like to thank fans for their love and support. We want to inform you about member Hwon’s future activities. Hwon will be […]
BTS Suga’s Drunk Driving Case Officially Sentenced With A Fine
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 […]
National Assembly Officially Passes The “Goo Hara Law”
After years of being dormant, the “Goo Hara Law” has finally been passed by the South Korean National Assembly. Goo Hara | @koohara__/Instagram As per reports, on August 28, KST, the law was formally passed during the 22nd National Assembly plenary session with bipartisan agreement. The law will prevent parents from inheriting their deceased children’s assets […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Eunchae Officially Apologizes For Student “Mocking” Controversy
On August 29, LE SSERAFIM held a showcase in Seoul for their fourth mini album, Crazy. This is the group’s first comeback in six months since their third album, Easy, released in February. In particular, Eunchae apologized for her past “mocking” remarks about students she had made. I thought about it comfortably without knowing it […]
Second-Generation Idol Officially Parts Ways With Agency After 13 Years
According to News1, B1A4’s Gongchan officially ended his exclusive contract with WM Entertainment on June 30. After much discussion, they decided not to renew the contract and support each other’s future. It is revealed that he is currently looking for a new company. | @thetop_100/X However, they also stated that Gongchan will continue team activities […]
Former NU’EST’s Kim Jong Hyun Will Officially Enlist In The Military Soon
Singer and actor Kim Jong Hyun — aged 29 years old — will enlist in the military. According to a report from News1 on August 18, Kim will be enlisting in the military this September. He is expected to join the training camp and undergo basic military training for a certain period. he will later […]
Weki Meki Officially Ends Group Activities, Five Members Leave The Agency
On August 16, KST, Fantagio, the management label of Weki Meki announced the official disbandment of the girl group. Weki Meki | Namu Wiki In an official fan cafe post, the agency stated that all members unanimously agreed to end their official group activities from August 8, KST, after detailed discussions with the label. Three […]
JTBC Officially Apologizes For CCTV Misreport Regarding BTS Suga’s DUI
This article is part of our coverage of BTS Suga’s DUI Case. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. BTS‘s Suga was previously involved in a drunk driving controversy. Reports from various Korean news sources revealed that he was found collapsed on the ground in Hannam-dong. A patrolling police officer, noticing the […]
BigHit Music Officially Apologizes For Releasing Misinformation About BTS Suga’s Drunk Driving Incident
On August 7, 2024, BTS‘s Suga was caught drunk driving an electric scooter. Public criticism ensued when it was later found out that BigHit Music and Suga’s initial statements both claimed that he had been riding an electric kickboard. CCTV footage later showed that he had been riding an electric scooter. The latter is much […]
NewJeans’ “Powerpuff Girls” Characters Have Officially Changed Their Look
Say goodbye to the Powerpuff Girls version of NewJeans as you once knew them! The adorable characters just got an epic makeover. NewJeans | @newjeans_official/Instagram In the brand new music video teaser for “Right Now,” the cartoon characters are seen walking through a forest. [Video could not be displayed] They find the iconic flower from […]
n.CH Entertainment’s Girl Group NATURE Has Officially Disbanded
n.CH Entertainment‘s girl group NATURE has officially disbanded after six years of being together. In an official announcement shared on the group’s fancafe, n.CH Entertainment confirmed the group’s disbandment. Hello, this is n.CH Entertainment. First of all, we would like to thank the fans for their endless love, support, and interest in NATURE. We would […]
Han So Hee And Ryu Jun Yeol Officially Removed From Film Project Following Breakup
Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol have been removed from the upcoming film project Hyun Hok (현혹) following their breakup. In a statement shared by production company Showbox, they confirmed both actors have been taken out of discussion for roles in the film. It is true that Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol […]
Gong Myung Officially Denies Dating Rumors With Weki Meki’s Doyeon
Gong Myung‘s agency has denied the dating rumors surrounding him and Weki Meki‘s Doyeon. In a statement shared by his agency, Saram Entertainment, they have denied the rumors between him and Doyeon. The rumors of a relationship between Gong Myung and Doyeon are not true. They have been close friends since they were in the […]
F(x)’s Krystal Officially Joins A New Agency
F(x)‘s Krystal (also known as Jung Soojung) has signed with a new agency, Beasts And Natives Alike (also known as BANA). In a statement shared by BANA, they announced Krystal has joined their agency. Please give your attention to the synergy between Jung Soojung, who has created a career in various fields such as acting […]
ITZY Members Officially Open Personal Instagram Accounts — Here’s What They Posted
Fourth-generation K-Pop group ITZY debuted on February 12, 2019, and is celebrating their 5th anniversary as a group! To kick off their anniversary, ITZY officially announced that the members had opened their own personal Instagram accounts. (From left:) ITZY’s Ryujin, Yeji, Yuna, Chaeryeong, and Yuna Each member posted a sweet photo of the group in […]
Red Velvet’s Irene Officially Renews Contract With SM Entertainment
Red Velvet‘s Irene has officially renewed her contract with SM Entertainment. In a statement shared by SM Entertainment to various media outlets, including MHN Sports, they confirmed Irene’s contract renewal. Irene has renewed her contract with us based on her strong trust in the company. She will carry out various activities in the future with […]
Jessi Officially Leaves Jay Park’s Agency MORE VISION
Jessi has officially left Jay Park‘s agency, MORE VISION, after just nine months. In a statement shared in English on MORE VISION’s social media accounts, the agency shared an update on Jessi’s contractual status. Hello, this is MORE VISION. We inform you that as of January 31, 2024, MORE VISION and JESSI have mutually concluded to […]
Every BTS Member Officially Shaved Their Head For The Military — And They All Look Hot
The BTS members are looking good with their new ‘dos! Each of the members has undergone the necessary process of shaving their head before entering the military. Check out their photos below. BTS’s Jin, Suga, Jungkook, V, RM, Jimin, and J-Hope | @BTS_twt/Twitter 1. Jin As Jin was the first member to enlist in December […]
Girl’s Day’s Hyeri Gets Emotional As Sojin Officially Announces Her Marriage
On October 6, Girl’s Day member Sojin confirmed the news of her marriage through a lengthy post on Instagram. Sojin | @ssozi_sojin/Instagram Earlier, it was reported that an acquaintance had shared with the media that Sojin would be tying the knot with actor Lee Do Ha in November. Now, the idol-turned-actress has officially announced the news to her fans […]
EXO’s D.O. Officially Drops Second Mini Album “Expectation”
K-Pop idol group EXO’s D.O. will officially release his second mini album, Expectation, and the music video for the title track, “Somebody.” This album contains seven tracks that showcase his diverse emotions and genres. In particular, the title track is a folk-pop song focusing on his vocal tone over an acoustic guitar sound. He will […]
TXT Officially Drops “Back For More” Music Video Teaser
K-Pop idol group TXT recently dropped the “Back for More (with Anitta)” music video teaser online. This is a pre-release track they will drop ahead of their upcoming third full-length album, The Name Chapter: FREEFALL. Meanwhile, the performance of “Back for More (with Anitta)” at the MTV VMAs received positive reviews from overseas media. On […]
FANTASY BOYS To Officially Announce Debut Date At The End Of This Month
K-Pop idol group FANTASY BOYS, created through the MBC survival program of the same name, announced that they would reveal the official debut date on August 25. They are adjusting their official debut date between September 16, 21, and 23, considering music broadcasts and various schedules. Previously, the group successfully completed a fan concert in […]
MAMAMOO+ Officially Returns With First Mini Album “TWO RABBITS”
MAMAMOO’s unit group MAMAMOO+ will officially release its first mini album, TWO RABBITS. The title track, “dangdang” is a summer song with a kitschy melody and refreshing mood. The album contains five tracks, including the title song and b-side tracks, “Intro: Two Rabbits, “ “I LIKE THIS,” and more. The music video and album will […]
Mnet Officially Announces The First 13 Contestants Appearing On “Queendom Puzzle” — Netizens React
After recent reality shows such as Kingdom, Queendom, Boys Planet, and Girls Planet 999, Mnet is returning with a new show called Queendom Puzzle. The teaser for Mnet’s “Queendom Puzzle” | Mnet Unlike Queendom, which focused on mainly groups, along with one soloist in both seasons, Queendom Puzzle seems to feature individual artists from girl groups competing to form a […]
“British K-Pop Group” KAACHI Officially Disbands
Just yesterday, we wrote an update on where the members of controversial “British K-Pop group” KAACHI are now. KAACHI | FrontRow Records The self-proclaimed K-Pop group debuted in April 2020 under FrontRow Records, produced by Monica Lee, with the song “Your Turn”. From the beginning of their career, they were highly controversial due to alleged lack of training, […]