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    Seoul’s Jongno-gu Earthquake Emergency Message Has Shaken Netizen

    On the evening of April 28th, residents in Jongno-gu, Seoul received an emergency disaster text message warning of an earthquake. The message was quickly shared on social media and became a trending topic. However, it was later confirmed that the earthquake did not actually occur, and the message was a mistake. Also read: Top 5 Places In Seoul You Must Visit The false alarm caused panic and confusion among the citizens who received the message. Many took to social media to express their shock and frustration. Some criticized the response of the Jongno-gu Office for their delayed response in sending out a clarification message. The incident highlights the importance of…

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    Weverse, the popular fan community platform, has announced the termination of its services for the ASTRO unit Moonbin & Sanha on April 30. This news comes as a shock to fans of the K-pop group, who had only recently launched their own Weverse service on April 17. The termination of the service means that all content uploaded on the platform will no longer be accessible after April 30. In light of this announcement, Fantagio, the agency that manages the ASTRO unit, has advised fans to back up any content they wish to save from the Weverse platform. This move has caused disappointment among fans, who had been actively engaging with…

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    Apink Will Disband? | Apink Parts Way With IST Entertainment

    IST Entertainment recently made an announcement on April 28, 2023, that shook the K-Pop industry. The label declared the departure of four members from the well-known girl group, Apink, namely Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung. According to the statement, the agency had a thorough discussion with each member regarding their exclusive contract expiration, leading to the end of their beautiful 12-year relationship. IST Entertainment expressed their gratitude towards the fans for supporting and loving Apink throughout their career. Although four members are leaving the label, the company stated that all members promised to continue their activities as a group, and they are motivated and affectionate about it. The company reassured…

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    On April 28 KST, Fantagio announced that it would extend the visitation period of Moonbin’s memorial space until June 6th, which marks the 49th day of his passing. Moonbin was a member of the K-pop group ASTRO, and his sudden death on March 25th shocked and saddened fans all over the world. In response, Fantagio set up a memorial space for fans to visit and pay their respects. Also read: Astro Cha Eun Wo Leaves Message For Moon Bin After Death The decision to extend the visitation period was made in response to the requests of numerous Arohas (ASTRO’s fans) who were unable to visit the memorial space of Moonbin…

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    IU And Park Bo Gum’s Production Team Apologised For Causing Inconveniences During Filming their Upcoming Drama

    The production team of the highly anticipated Netflix series starring IU and Park Bo Gum, “You Have Done Well,” has issued an apology for causing inconvenience to locals during filming. The drama, which tells the adventurous life stories of Ae Soon and Gwan Shik, who were born on Jeju Island in the 1950s, has been attracting a lot of attention from fans. On April 26, a post was shared online by someone who came across a filming site for “You Have Done Well.” The post’s writer described their visit to the Gochang Green Barley Field Festival, where the drama was filming near a rapeseed field. They shared that they were…

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    Exciting news for K-drama fans! JTBC’s upcoming drama “King the Land” has gifted viewers with a glimpse into its production with photos from the script reading. The star-studded cast, which includes 2PM’s Lee Junho and Girls’ Generation’s YoonA, gathered for the reading, along with director Im Hyun Wook and writer Choi Rom. Also read: Han So Hee Shares Heartfelt Messege On Never Blog The drama centers around the story of Gu Won (played by Lee Junho), a chaebol heir who despises fake smiles, and Cheon Sa Rang (played by YoonA), a woman who always wears a bright smile even when she doesn’t want to. Together, they embark on a quest…

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