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Memorial Site Of Moonbin Moved To Fantagio Rooftop
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…
Winner Winner | IVE’s Ruled April 27th ‘M Countdown’
In the latest episode of the music show, several artists made their debut and comeback performances. Notably, IVE won against BLACKPINK’s Jisoo with their hit song “I Am”. Congratulations to IVE for their well-deserved win! Also Read: Han So Hee Shares Heartfelt Message On Never Blog Aside from IVE, other performers graced the stage, including WEi, Kikwang, DRIPPIN, TEMPEST, Xikers, Kep1er, and Lee Chae Yeon. The audience was also treated to debut performances from NCT DOJAEJUNG with their song “Perfume”, DIA’s Jooeun with “Perfume”, Xodiac with “Throw a Dice”, and YEAHSHINE with “Spring Propose”. Meanwhile, fans were thrilled to see their favorite artists return, such as Taeyang with “Seed”, Seventeen…
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…
JTBC Confirmed King The Land Cast Including YoonA, Junho & More
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…
NCT Dream’s Chenle To Miss Manila & Singapore Concert
SM Entertainment announced on April 27, 2023, that Chenle from NCT DREAM would be unable to participate in the group’s upcoming concerts “Dream Show 2” in Manila and Singapore. According to the statement, Chenle is suffering from cold symptoms and is currently not well. As a result, he will be unable to perform in the upcoming concerts. Also read: Brave Girls Signed With Warner Music Korea The announcement was made through NCT’s official fan community, and SM Entertainment apologized for any inconvenience caused to the fans. They also requested the understanding of the fans and assured them that Chenle’s absence was necessary for his recovery. The health and safety of…
Han So Hee Shares Heartfelt Message On Never Blog
On April 27th, Han So Hee, the popular South Korean actress, posted a heartfelt message on her blog that resonated with many netizens. The post touched upon several topics, including life’s difficulties, happiness, and gratitude. Han So Hee began her blog post by recounting an encounter she had with a taxi driver. She asked the driver a seemingly rhetorical question, “Why is life so hard?” to which the driver replied, “Wouldn’t it be boring if you were too happy?” Han So Hee’s response, “I’d rather it be boring,” indicates her frustration with life’s challenges, but it also reveals her desire for a simpler and more peaceful existence.The actress then went…
Park Seo Joon and IU’s ‘Dream’ Dominates Korean Box Office for 50 Days Straight
The Korean film industry has once again produced a cinematic masterpiece in the form of “Dream,” starring Park Seo Joon and IU, which has taken the box office by storm. The film, directed by Lee Byung Hun, has already garnered over 93,420 viewers, topping the Korean box office and becoming the first Korean film in 50 days to do so since the release of “The Devil’s Deal” in March. “Dream” tells the inspiring story of a group of individuals playing soccer for the first time to represent their country in the Homeless World Cup. Park Seo Joon stars as Yoon Hong Dae, a professional soccer player on disciplinary probation who…
Brave Girls Signed With Warner Music Korea
On April 27 KST, Warner Music Korea made a big announcement that it had signed an exclusive contract with Brave Girls members Minyoung, Yujeong, Eunji, and Yuna. The news quickly spread across social media platforms and was met with excitement and anticipation from fans of the K-pop group. According to the announcement, Warner Music Korea will prioritize a group comeback and promotions over all else and provide the members with full support. This is a promising development for the Brave Girls, who announced the end of their activities in February of this year when the exclusive contracts of all four current members came to an end. Also read: Bang PD…
Astro Cha Eun Woo Leaves Message For Moon Bin After Death
The world of K-pop is still reeling from the tragic news that Moon Bin, a beloved member of the group Astro, died by suicide on April 19th, 2023. Fans and fellow musicians alike were left heartbroken by the loss of such a talented and vibrant young artist. In the days following Moon Bin’s passing, his fellow members of Astro visited the memorial space to pay their respects and leave letters expressing their love and affection for their friend and bandmate. Cha Eun Woo, who was particularly close to Moon Bin, left a moving message that captured the depth of his grief and regret. Addressing Moon Bin directly, Cha Eun Woo…
Blackpink Lisa And BigBang Taeyang’s Collaboration Stirred K-Pop Industry
On April 25, 2023, Taeyang, a member of the iconic South Korean boy band BIGBANG, released his new EP ‘Down to Earth,’ featuring the B-side track “Shoong!” in collaboration with BLACKPINK’s Lisa. This collaboration has caused a stir in the K-pop industry as two of the biggest names have come together for what promises to be a hit song and a visual treat. “Shoong!” is an R&B trap genre song that showcases Taeyang’s smooth vocals and Lisa’s rap skills. The song has an emphatic hip-hop beat that will make listeners groove. The song’s lyrics talk about a deep connection between two people and the thrill of falling in love. It…
BTS J-Hope’s Military Enlistment Date And Status
News1 reported on April 13 KST that BTS member j-hope is scheduled to begin his basic military training on April 18 by enlisting with the New Recruit Training Center Division A in Gangwon-do. This news comes after earlier this week, j-hope reassured fans that he would not be enlisting this week and hinted at a live broadcast planned for his fans. Also read: SBS Radio Host Fangirls BTS Jimin | Hillarious Reactions J-hope’s basic training will last for five weeks, after which he will be assigned to his permanent post as an active-duty recruit. As per the South Korean military service requirements, all able-bodied men aged between 18 and 28…
