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Credit: Han Myung Gu, Wire Image FIFTY FIFTY’s agency Attrakt announced that the Seoul Gangnam Police Station had dismissed embezzlement charges filed against CEO Jeon Hong Jun by three former members. The investigation found no evidence to support the allegations. In August 2023, former members Sena, Sio, and Aran Sena, Sio, and Aran filed a complaint with the police, alleging that Jeon had misappropriated company funds. Attrakt said they will take legal action against those who “misled” the former members and “incited them to file a false complaint....

Credit: Million Market Jiselle might be a new name for your ears, but this singer is someone who has worked with various artists and is making a name for herself in Korea’s music scene. Debuting under Million Market, Jiselle launched her solo career with “Missed Called” alongside Chancellor, whom she credits for getting her into the music industry. Jiselle also released her first EP Therapy Session with songs like “Therapy” and “Butterfly” and found success with hits featuring various artists like Changmo....

Credit: @cherryBLANCHE61 EXO’s Chanyeol is gearing up to captivate audiences on the small screen once again following his 2021 musical film The Box . He joins the cast of the Netflix original mystery thriller The Frog , alongside renowned actor Yoon Kye Sang. Filming for the series began in 2023 and is currently in the post-production stage. Directed by Mo Wan Il of The World of the Married and Misty , The Frog revolves around a lodging business owner whose life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a mysterious woman one summer....

Credit: Hwayoung Instagram Amid renewed debate over the long-standing T-ara bullying controversy, a former employee of Core Contents Media has come forward, claiming Hwayoung’s account of events aligns with the truth. On November 10th, a user claiming to be a former Core Contents Media employee, known as A, posted on an online forum, starting with, “I’ll briefly share the truth about the T-ara incident.” They explained, “Hwayoung’s family had ties with a company executive....

Credit: HYBE ARMY, the passionate fanbase of BTS, is furious with a US music industry executive following a bizarre response regarding Jimin ‘s upcoming solo album release. As excitement builds for Jimin’s second solo album MUSE scheduled for release on July 19th, with the pre-release track “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)” dropping on the 28th, fans worldwide took to the online platform X to urge Big Hit Music, Universal Music Group, and Geffen Records to provide purchasing channels to support the album....

Credit: The Fact Music Awards BTS member Suga is facing calls to leave the group due to a “drunk driving” controversy, but a global alliance of BTS’s fandom, ARMYs, from 58 countries has united to support the group. 127 global ARMY groups from 58 countries simultaneously posted a joint statement on X (formerly Twitter) on September 9th, emphasizing their support for all seven BTS members. They stated, “The global ARMY alliance does not demand any responsibility from the members beyond what is required by due legal process....

Credit: Kim Sae Ron’s Instagram As debate swirls around late actress Kim Sae Ron ‘s role at her former agency Gold Medalist, a former creative director from the company has stepped forward to strongly deny claims that she worked without pay during her time there. On March 22nd, a staffer identified as A, who says they worked with Gold Medalist from its founding days, posted a rebuttal on Instagram. “I pray for the late Kim Sae Ron,” they wrote before adding, “I was the creative director for Gold Medalist back when we didn’t even have a logo....

Credit: Gong Hyo Jin YouTube Gong Hyo Jin is setting the record straight. In her latest YouTube video, Gong Hyo Jin addressed recent rumors about her allegedly moving to the U.S. with husband Kevin Oh. The speculation surfaced after she revealed she’d been remodeling her newlywed home in New York in her previous video. During a casual moment in a cooking class featured on the video, a pastry chef cautiously asked, “Are you immigrating?...

Credit: Netflix Gong Yoo took center stage in the first episode of Squid Game Season 2. The episode, titled Bread and Lottery , premiered on December 26th. After winning the game, Gi Hun (played by Lee Jung Jae) is about to board a flight to the U.S. when a phone call changes his plans. He decides to turn back and begins a relentless search for the “Salesman” (Gong Yoo) in a desperate attempt to rejoin the game....

Credit: YouTube “Zzanbro” Shin Dong Yeob shared a heartwarming story about Hyeri . In a video released on August 5th on the YouTube channel “Zzanbro,” Hyeri and Park Se Wan appeared as guests, showcasing great chemistry with the host. Having been a part of tvN’s DoReMi Market , Shin Dong Yeob praised Hyeri, saying, “I was genuinely surprised by her. She’s incredibly funny and quick-witted, with a unique sense of humor....

Credit: Song Da Eun’s social media An agency has publicly denied reports that it signed an exclusive contract with actress Song Da Eun , just as she finds herself at the center of a massive controversy involving BTS member Jimin. The situation came after a Korean media outlet reported on August 27th that Song Da Eun had signed with Merry-Go-Round Company. However, the agency quickly refuted the claim. In a statement to Star News, Merry-Go-Round Company clarified, “We have not signed an exclusive contract with Song Da Eun....

Credit: JTBC JTBC’s new Saturday-Sunday drama The Atypical Family has released a group poster today. The Atypical Family is a fantasy romance drama about a man with a unique ability who has never been able to save anyone until he finally meets the woman of his destiny. The drama boasts a powerhouse team with SKY Castle director Jo Hyun Tak at the helm and Marriage, Not Dating writer Ju Hwa Mi penning the script....

Credit: SM Entertainment Reports indicate that the Chinese government is taking a strict “Korean-Japanese ban” approach, affecting K-pop groups differently depending on their members’ nationalities: groups with Japanese members are facing setbacks in China, while groups with Chinese members are encountering difficulties in Japan. Hong Kong’s Sing Tao Daily and China News Service reported on November 19th that Chinese music streaming platform QQ Music has canceled a fan meeting in Guangzhou for the Japanese boy group JO1, which was scheduled for November 28th....

Credit: More Vision Jay Park is preparing to take on a YouTuber who has spread malicious false information about him. Park has filed a civil defamation lawsuit at the Seoul Central District Court and has applied for a “discovery” procedure in a U.S. court to accurately identify the individual. According to the San Jose Division of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on January 9th, Park requested the court to approve a “YouTube user identity disclosure discovery” against Google LLC....

Credit: Disney Plus Ji Chang Wook went candid in a recent interview for Disney Plus’s Gangnam B-Side . Gangnam B-Side explores the shadowy underbelly of a vibrant city. Ji Chang Wook plays Yoon Gil Ho, a man navigating a world riddled with desire and conflict, balancing moments of loneliness with raw survival. Following his standout performance in The Worst of Evil, Ji once again delivers compelling action sequences in the series....

Credit: One Hundred Label THE BOYZ member Ju Haknyeon will be taking a temporary break from group activities. On June 16, One Hundred Label released an official statement, saying, “Ju Haknyeon will be temporarily halting his activities due to personal reasons.” They added, “We apologize for the sudden news and any concern it may have caused to THE B (the group’s fandom). We ask for your understanding and continued support and love for THE BOYZ....

Credit: MBC, MINDBRIDGE, DIDIER DUBOT Jung Hae In is continuing his strong run in variety television, while Go Youn Jung is stepping into the genre for the very first time. According to SPOTV News on the 22nd, Jung Hae In and Go Youn Jung have been confirmed as cast members on MBC’s upcoming variety show The Secret Friends Club . The Secret Friends Club is an undercover gift-exchange show built around the idea of people who share two things when they receive one....

Credit: Showbox The upcoming ensemble comedy The First Ride has unveiled two new posters and an official trailer, teasing big laughs when it hits theaters on October 29th. Directed by Nam Dae Joong ( Love Reset ), the film follows a group of friends of 24 years embarking on their very first overseas trip together. The lineup features Kang Ha Neul as Tae Jung, the relentless one; Kim Young Kwang as Do Jin, the cheerful one; Cha Eun Woo as Yeon Min, the handsome one; Kang Young Seok as Geum Bok, the one who sleeps with his eyes open; and Han Sun Hwa as Ok Sim, the lovely one....

Credit: Kim Jong Kook Instagram Kim Jong Kook has purchased a luxury villa in Seoul’s upscale Nonhyeon-dong neighborhood in Gangnam for 6.2 billion won ($4.3 million). According to real estate industry sources on the 1st, Kim acquired a 243-square-meter unit in the exclusive “Nonhyeon Apelbaum Phase 2” last month. The property appears to have been purchased entirely with cash, as public records show no mortgage has been registered against the home....

Credit: KBS, online communities Kim Jong Kook has quietly taken down a recent YouTube video from his honeymoon, sparking curiosity over what prompted the sudden move. On October 9th, Kim uploaded a video titled “Hotel Breakfast Workout” on his personal channel, showing his trademark fitness routine during his honeymoon trip. But the clip has since been set to private, leaving fans wondering what happened. The now-unavailable video featured Kim working out in a hotel gym—and at one point, the brief silhouette of a woman believed to be his wife appeared on screen....