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A most pressing question from a valued reader that I felt needed to be addressed immediately as I play Persona 5 Royal and do the bare minimum for the site. …
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IU becomes UI for her April Fools’ Day video
I was going to do an article on IU and her dad doing an April Fools’ Day prank on her fans anyway, but this kind of harmless fun has been …
Read More »[Update] Jaejoong had revealed he was hospitalized with COVID-19, now says it was for April Fools’ Day
JYJ‘s Jaejoong recently revealed on Instagram that he has COVID-19, and is now in the hospital, and he also apologized for his carelessness. “I have been infected with COVID-19. It …
Read More »CJ E&M employees say they’re being forced to come to work despite what company claims
CJ E&M recently confirmed that one of their producers contracted COVID-19 while in vacation in New York, and as a result they have shut down operations, or at least that’s …
Read More »CUBE co-founder Hong Seong Sung leaves company following conflict with largest shareholder
Following comments by Cube Entertainment co-founder Hong Seong Sung a couple days ago comparing new management of the company to “thugs”, he has now announced his departure from the company …
Read More »YGE alleged to have bribed reporter $80,000+ to stop reports on Seungri
As if there isn’t enough mess involving YG Entertainment, SBS has obtained testimony that YGE bribed a reporter to keep Seungri‘s drunk driving and drug cases under wraps. Similar allegations …
Read More »Comedian Ken Shimura passes away due to COVID-19
So normally I don’t cover Japanese comedians (unless they are linked to the yakuza), but popular veteran Ken Shimura passing away from COVID-19 is notable not just because of his …
Read More »Dreamcatcher do special “Scream” dance video using past choreos & outfits, “Black Or White” practice, “Jazz Bar” performance
While I have some concerns about when exactly Dreamcatcher rest, I also have a deep appreciation for the constant stream of content they provide. As this come back winds down, …
Read More »CUBE founder claims new largest shareholder doing things even ‘thugs’ wouldn’t following exec changes
Back in February, VT GMP bought over 30% of Cube Entertainment‘s shares to become the company’s largest stakeholder. A month later, the CEO was ousted and new co-CEOs were appointed …
Read More »Choi Jong Hoon sentenced to probation on charges of attempted bribery and sharing illegal footage
Former FT Island member Choi Jong Hoon is already due to serve five years in prison for his role in multiple gang rapes, and it was recently announced that he …
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