About a week ago, Asian Junkie covered a “scandal” that DGNA member Karam was recently involved in, but since I hadn’t heard anything else about it I assumed Peak Time …
Read More »Chuu signs contract with ATRP, apparently a subsidiary of BY4M Studio
Due to her complicated contract situation, one couldn’t be faulted for being a bit confused by the news of Chuu signing with a new company called ATRP. After all, it’s …
Read More »Kim Sae Ron channels Rick James, says she didn’t claim financial hardship when she absolutely did
Following her drunk driving scandal back in May of last year, Kim Sae Ron has kept herself busy trying to dodge consequences for it in court. She has claimed financial …
Read More »Kauan Okamoto (ex-Johnny’s Jr.) speaks out about being sexually abused by Johnny Kitagawa starting at 15
Less than a month ago, the BBC released a documentary on Johnny Kitagawa and his history of predatory behavior, and while it was understandably criticized for a variety of reasons, …
Read More »Ahn Joon Young (‘Produce’) rehired at Mnet, CJ ENM releases apology but is vague about his status
Produce PD Ahn Joon Young was sentenced to two years in prison back in 2020 for his role in Mnet’s voting manipulation scandal, but his existence is causing controversy again …
Read More »CEMA denies Blockberry’s attempts to ban Chuu’s entertainment activities, could have implications for other members
While former LOONA member Chuu secured an early win of an injunction in her contract battle against Blockberry Creative, the lawsuit is still ongoing and probably will be for a …
Read More »Himchan (ex-B.A.P) facing a 3rd sexual assault case, also admits to sexually assaulting 2 women in 2022
Former B.A.P member Himchan is now facing a potential third sexual assault charge, and he’s currently being investigated for it while his second sexual assault case is in progress. His …
Read More »Quick Reviews: NewJeans attempt to brainwash you to love Coca-Cola on “Zero”
Some legitimate bops have come from popular musicians teaming up with brands to release a song, so NewJeans joining with Coca-Cola/Coke Zero for a single didn’t faze me at all. …
Read More »‘Taxi Driver 2’ satirizes Burning Sun (‘Black Sun’) and Seungri (Victor) in recent episode
The recent episode of Taxi Driver 2 has a plot point that reminded many (everybody with a brain) of former BIGBANG member Seungri and Burning Sun. During the episode the …
Read More »Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto passes away at 71 years old
Japanese musician and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto has passed away at the age of 71. Sakamoto was a part of the trailblazing electronic pop band Yellow Magic Orchestra. With his bandmates, Sakamoto established the foundation for modern electronic pop, both in its sound and in its technical composition.
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