One of K-pop’s most coveted holy grails is the long-rumored f(x) comeback. Or, maybe it’s more of an urban legend — often discussed, but never actually coming to fruition. Like many …
Read More »Shinhwa’s Kim Dong Wan posts about a sasaeng who wrote on his mail at his home
Kim Dong Wan of Shinhwa is probably used to dealing with sasaengs at this point, but sometimes even veteran idols feel the need to put them on blast publicly. After …
Read More »Russian idol LANA debuts with “Take The Wheel” + controversy over her place in K-pop
Late last year, it was revealed that Russian idol trainee Eugina Svetlana signed a contract with a Korean company and would be debuting in a K-pop group. Now that time …
Read More »SME stakeholder demands Lee Soo Man’s controversial private company be merged with SME
Earlier this month it was revealed that two major stakeholders in SM Entertainment were preparing an open letter demanding transparency from the company, and in response SME were considering offering …
Read More »[Review] N.Tic’s “Fiction” a generic follow-up to one of last year’s best
Groups of N.Tic’s stature are often overlooked. Without access to the K-pop industry’s best songs, best producers or best anything, it can be hard to deliver a knockout track. Yet, …
Read More »I.O.I reunion appears to be happening, talks over scheduling reportedly underway
Back in April, it was reported that I.O.I were in discussions for a reunion that would result in an album and concert. Now it’s being reported that a reunion is …
Read More »Park Bogum denies involvement in Song Joong Ki/Song Hye Kyo divorce
Rumors were swirling after it was announced that Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo were headed for divorce, and one of them gained enough momentum that it warranted an …
Read More »[Review] Purplebeck’s “Crystal Ball” leaves a solid impression
In a year already flush with debuts, it’s going to be hard for smaller agency acts to stand out. In Purplebeck’s case, at least their name is easy to Google! …
Read More »Song Joong Ki & Song Hye Kyo confirm divorce proceedings in official statements, ‘DOTS’ shippers dead in a ditch
Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo, the couple out of the dreams of shippers from the drama ‘Descendants Of The Sun‘, are headed for the single life after the …
Read More »Yoshimoto Kogyo (‘PD 101 Japan’ partners) suspends 11 comedians for being paid to attend party held by ‘anti-social forces’ (organized crime)
In what is hilarious but correct wording, major entertainment agency Yoshimoto Kogyo has announced the suspension of 11 comedians for participating in a party held by ‘anti-social forces (organized crime).’ …
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