After Mnet investigated and cleared themselves of manipulation on Queendom 2, and they hired back like everybody who got in trouble for the voting manipulation, they have now officially announced …
Read More »Rundown: Agust D, Apink, Mark, Ryu Sujeong, Kim Woo Seok, MAMAMOO+, Xikers, ‘Boys Planet’
Actually glad to say there was more stuff this time around that was nice and a borderline review decision than not. ====== MAMAMOO+ – “GGBB” A harmless song with a …
Read More »DGNA/Team 23:00 booted off ‘Peak Time’ following Karam’s rather silly “scandal”
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 »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 »IU draws major backlash for dangerous driving during debut of ‘IU’s Delivery’ with guest Han Moon Chul
IU has only recently got her drivers license, but many netizens are calling into question whether she was granted special privileges and passed just because she’s a celebrity. The reason …
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