Kim Jae Joong of K-pop boy group JYJ is under fire for saying that he tested positive for COVID-19 as an April Fools’ Day prank. On April 1, Kim Jae Joong delivered shocking news through his Instagram. In the post, Kim Jae Joong said, “I’m in the hospital after being tested positive for COVID-19. I miss so many people right now.” He continued, “This happened because I didn’t...Read More
The chief of the World Health Organization has called on K-pop superband BTS and others to join the organization’s hand-washing campaign “SafeHands” challenge to help curb the new coronavirus. Today I nominate:@JulieGichuru@katyperry@BTS_twt @RGrosjeanto take the #SafeHands challenge by sharing their video & calling on at least another 3 people to join us! Together, we can...Read More
Amid the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, rumors have surfaced that some celebrities are affiliated with the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a cult linked to the massive surge in infections of Corona19. The health authorities have confirmed that a very large number of COVID-19 infections occurred at Shincheonji services, and many people came into close contact with...Read More
A rush of South Korean celebrities are joining hands to donate funds or relief goods to the country’s fight against COVID-19 outbreaks, including Suga of K-pop boy band BTS and Bong Joon-ho, director of the Oscar-winning “Parasite.” On Friday, BTS’ rapper Suga donated 100 million won (US$82,297) to the Hope Bridge Korea Diaster Relief Association,...Read More
“Chen meets a precious relationship and we are getting married,” SM Entertainment said in a press release on January 13. “The bride is a non-entertainer, and only the families of the two families will attend the wedding ceremony in a reverent manner.” “In accordance with the family’s will, everything related to the wedding will be...Read More
V of BTS posted photos on Weverse about his “Subway ride” and people buzzed over social media with their reactions to a sight that is something out of their imagination. On January 11, V unveiled the photo with the words “I loved it!” on BTS Weverse (BTS official Fan community site). In the photo, V...Read More
SB19 (Sound Break 19) is a Filipino Boy Group who trained under ShowBT, a Korean Entertainment Company that branched out to the Philippines. The group is now very popular with their song “Go Up” and new released track “Alab”. The boy band consisted of 5 gentlemen, STELL, JOSH, SEJU, KEN and JUSTIN. Many Filipino K-pop...Read More
While X1 has finally decided to disband, IZ*ONE is expected to resume their activities. X1 is a project group created by Mnet’s “ProduceX 101.” X1 made its debut with first mini-album “Emergency: QUANTUM LEAP” in August last year and received much attention, but suspended activities as X1 was embroiled in controversy over vote-rigging. Later in...Read More
From BTS to rookie ITZY, which has brightened the music scene, all of them will participate in the “2019 SBS Gayo Daejeon.” The “2019 SBS Gayo Daejeon” will be held at the Gocheok SkyDome in Seoul at 5:40 p.m. on December 25, Christmas Day. Jeon Hyun-moo and AOA Seolhyun will take charge of the event...Read More
Of all the retro K-pop stars of the 1990s reemerging in recent years, Yang Joon-il is perhaps the least expected. For one thing, not many people liked him even back then. But the 50-year-old Korean-American returned to the country Friday after a decades-long hiatus, set to hold his first fan meeting event over 30 years...Read More
