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The Cheongdamdong building Won Bin and Lee Na Young bought with 14.5 billion won in 2018 is reportedly offered a price of 30 billion won. It was revealed on April 30th that Won Bin and Lee Na Young purchased a building in Cheongdamdong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul with 14.5 billion won in February 2018. The building has two basement floors and five ground floors, with a land area of 715.1㎡ and a total floor area of 2456.19㎡. According to the real estate industry, Won Bin and Lee Na Young’s building is currently offered at a price of 30 billion won. Although the exact price cannot be confirmed because no transaction has been made, it is said that the couple would not sell the building unless it is over 30 billion won. This building is located in an area with various convenient facilities, such as Cheongdamdong luxury shopping street and COEX. Additionally, there is currently a restaurant with two Michelin Guide stars inside the building. It takes on...

Singer/actor Im Si Wan and actor Park Bo Gum impressed fans and netizens with the way they carried out schedules restlessly. On April 30th, witnesses of actors Im Si Wan and Park Bo Gum were posted on Twitter and various online communities. Im Si Wan and Park Bo Gum participated in the 2023 Seoul Half Marathon that began at Gwanghwamun Square at 8 a.m. earlier on the same day. https://twitter.com/millppi/status/1652451059351326720?s=20 A netizen on Twitter exclaimed, “I couldn’t take a proper photo of them because I saw them out of a sudden. I couldn’t see Park Bo Gum’s face well since he covered his face, but the size of his face was like ‘alien’. It was as small as a fist.”  It was reported that Im Si Wan and Park Bo Gum joined the 2023 Seoul Half Marathon together with Seoul Mayor Oh Se Hoon, People’s Power politician Ahn Chul Soo, singer Sean, former Gangwon FC CEO Lee Young Pyo, and former football player Jo Won Hee. The two actor...

BTS's Suga Shows off Galaxy Phone in Concert, Boosting Samsung's Ad Campaign BTS member Suga, who is the advertising model for Samsung Electronics' Galaxy phones, made a lively appearance promoting the brand. On the 29th, Suga held a solo world tour concert in Newark, New Jersey, USA. During the concert, he provided a special event for his fans, known as the "ARMY," who came to see his performance. The "special event" was taking a selfie with fans' phones. However, Suga added the condition that he would only take pictures for those using the Galaxy phones released by Samsung Electronics. He said to the audience, "Only Galaxy. iPhone is (not allowed)," with a witty remark. Suga also emphasized, "This phone is Galaxy. No iPhone," in English, causing laughter among the audience. After the concert, Suga broadcasted live on the communication platform Weverse, showing his phone on the cam...

Singer/actor Im Si Wan and actor Park Bo Gum impressed fans and netizens with the way they carried out schedules restlessly. On April 30th, witnesses of actors Im Si Wan and Park Bo Gum were posted on Twitter and various online communities. Im Si Wan and Park Bo Gum participated in the 2023 Seoul Half Marathon that began at Gwanghwamun Square at 8 a.m. earlier on the same day. https://twitter.com/millppi/status/1652451059351326720?s=20 A netizen on Twitter exclaimed, “I couldn’t take a proper photo of them because I saw them out of a sudden. I couldn’t see Park Bo Gum’s face well since he covered his face, but the size of his face was like ‘alien’. It was as small as a fist.”  It was reported that Im Si Wan and Park Bo Gum joined the 2023 Seoul Half Marathon together with Seoul Mayor Oh Se Hoon, People’s Power politician Ahn Chul Soo, singer Sean, former Gangwon FC CEO Lee Young Pyo, and former football player Jo Won Hee. The two actor...

BTS's Suga Shows off Galaxy Phone in Concert, Boosting Samsung's Ad Campaign BTS member Suga, who is the advertising model for Samsung Electronics' Galaxy phones, made a lively appearance promoting the brand. On the 29th, Suga held a solo world tour concert in Newark, New Jersey, USA. During the concert, he provided a special event for his fans, known as the "ARMY," who came to see his performance. The "special event" was taking a selfie with fans' phones. However, Suga added the condition that he would only take pictures for those using the Galaxy phones released by Samsung Electronics. He said to the audience, "Only Galaxy. iPhone is (not allowed)," with a witty remark. Suga also emphasized, "This phone is Galaxy. No iPhone," in English, causing laughter among the audience. After the concert, Suga broadcasted live on the communication platform Weverse, showing his phone on the cam...

Member Winter will not perform at aespa’s upcoming concert in Nagoya, Japan due to health reasons. On April 29th, aespa’s official SNS channel released a notice, saying “After consulting with the doctor, Winter will not be participating in aespa’s concert to be held at Nippon Gaishi Hall on April 29th and 30th due to her poor health conditions”. Three members Karina, Giselle, and Ning Ning will continue to perform at the concert. aespa’s agency also announced that refund requests due to the sudden absence of Winter will be processed within a fixed period of time. aespa is set to make their comeback with a new mini album called “MY WORLD” on May 8th. Prior to the album release, the girl group will introduce the pre-release single “Welcome To My World”, adding expectations to a spectacular comeback. Since this concert is held right ahead of the group’s comeback, Winter’s absence is raising fans' concerns. Reacting to the...

Actress Han So Hee never fails to show her immense admiration and affection for her upcoming co-star Song Hye Kyo. On April 28th, when Song Hye Kyo appeared on the TV screen at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards, Han So Hee captured the moment and published it on her Instagram story. In addition, the actress also added heart emoticons and used a sticker of “applause like a seal” to express her passionate affection. Meanwhile, on the same day, Song Hye Kyo was named as the winner of the 59th Baeksang’s Best Actress Award (TV) for her role in “The Glory”. Upon winning the award among strong contenders, Song Hye Kyo took the stage and quoted a line in “The Glory”, saying, "I won the award, Yeon Jin-ah. I'm so excited right now".  The actress then thanked each and every one of the staff who worked on “The Glory”, along with her fellow co-stars. She also expressed gratitude for director Ahn Gil Ho, as well as screenwriter Kim Eun Sook, who w...

The drama "Dr. Romantic 3" succeeded in making a spectacular comeback with double-digit ratings from the first episode. In SBS' drama "Dr. Romantic 3", which aired on April 28th, while Kim Sa-bu was on vacation, Seo Woo Jin (Ahn Hyo Seop) and Cha Eun Jae (Lee Sung Kyung) struggled as there were patients with gunshot wounds. Seo Woo Jin did his best to save North Korean defectors who were shot. In the meantime, Cha Eun Jae went out to find Kim Sa-bu. She finally met Kim Sa-bu, who was enjoying fishing, and explained the whole story. Afterwards, Kim Sa-bu decided to open a trauma center that has not yet been approved for completion in order to save North Korean defectors in serious condition. Kim Sa-bu informed only a small group of Doldam Hospital members that he would treat North Korean defectors at the trauma center, then began an unofficial operation. After finishing preparations for the surgery, ...

Member Winter will not perform at aespa’s upcoming concert in Nagoya, Japan due to health reasons. On April 29th, aespa’s official SNS channel released a notice, saying “After consulting with the doctor, Winter will not be participating in aespa’s concert to be held at Nippon Gaishi Hall on April 29th and 30th due to her poor health conditions”. Three members Karina, Giselle, and Ning Ning will continue to perform at the concert. aespa’s agency also announced that refund requests due to the sudden absence of Winter will be processed within a fixed period of time. aespa is set to make their comeback with a new mini album called “MY WORLD” on May 8th. Prior to the album release, the girl group will introduce the pre-release single “Welcome To My World”, adding expectations to a spectacular comeback. Since this concert is held right ahead of the group’s comeback, Winter’s absence is raising fans' concerns. Reacting to the...

Actress Han So Hee never fails to show her immense admiration and affection for her upcoming co-star Song Hye Kyo. On April 28th, when Song Hye Kyo appeared on the TV screen at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards, Han So Hee captured the moment and published it on her Instagram story. In addition, the actress also added heart emoticons and used a sticker of “applause like a seal” to express her passionate affection. Meanwhile, on the same day, Song Hye Kyo was named as the winner of the 59th Baeksang’s Best Actress Award (TV) for her role in “The Glory”. Upon winning the award among strong contenders, Song Hye Kyo took the stage and quoted a line in “The Glory”, saying, "I won the award, Yeon Jin-ah. I'm so excited right now".  The actress then thanked each and every one of the staff who worked on “The Glory”, along with her fellow co-stars. She also expressed gratitude for director Ahn Gil Ho, as well as screenwriter Kim Eun Sook, who w...

Global luxury brands are recently selecting K-pop idols as advertising models, and there is a heated debate over this. According to the fashion industry on April 28th, BTS Jimin was recently selected as a global ambassador of French luxury brand Dior. Besides, BLACKPINK Jennie was selected as a representative ambassador of brand Chanel, while NewJeans Hyein and IVE An Yu Jin became the new faces of Louis Vuitton and Fendi, respectively. Analysts say that the competition to recruit K-pop idols in the luxury goods industry has intensified as K-pop's popularity extends beyond Asia. In addition, this phenomenon is expected to continue in the luxury goods industry as the use of idols as models actually leads to sales increase. However, as teenagers request to purchase luxury goods one after another, many parents say they are in trouble. A, a housewife in her 40s, confessed, "My middle schooler daughter asks me to buy luxury clothes worn by idols. Sh...

ASTRO subunit Moonbin and Sanha's Weverse service will only be operated until the end of this month. On April 28th, Fantagio expressed deep condolences through the fan community Weverse, saying "We mourn the sudden news of ASTRO Moonbin's passing," and announced that all services related to ASTRO’s subunit Moonbin and Sanha on the platform will end April 30th. The agency also informed that "after the end of the service, it will be impossible to view or upload any posts, photos, or videos, and entering the community will also be impossible." They also requested individual backup requests for content that needs to be backed up. Meanwhile, the late Moonbin was found dead in his home in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on April 19th. The funeral was held in private on April 22nd. The memorial space prepared by the agency is scheduled to be operated until June 6th. Here is the official statement from the agency: “We ...

Jimin, a member of BTS, shined in a recent Tiffany & Co. event as a global house ambassador of the luxury brand.  On April 28th (Korean time), BTS Jimin appeared at the opening event of Tiffany & Co’s “The Landmark” store, which is situated at 727 Fifth Avenue, New York, the USA.  Here, the male idol appeared in an all-black attire, with a black blazer, matching black trousers, and black shoes. His hair is also black, exuding a chicness that perfectly fits with Tiffany & Co’s spirit. Most noticeably, Jimin also wore a diamond and pearl brooch from Tiffany & Co, which is a vintage design by Schlumberger. He was also greeted by Anthony Ledru, President/CEO at Tiffany & Co, showing that the BTS member is in fact, “the main event”.  On the other hand, BTS Jimin was announced as Tiffany & Co’s global house ambassador in March 2023, proving the male idol’s immense influence, even in the fashion world. Source: Twi...

Actress Han Ji Min showcased her high-quality visuals as well as elegant and regal aura in a recent fine jewelry pictorial. South Korean fine jewelry brand, Golden Dew, recently unveiled a 2023 New Jewelry photoshoot featuring their muse Han Ji Min, which is done in collaboration with Noblesse Magazine. The released photoshoot showcases the various colorful jewelry pieces from Golden Dew's 2023 limited collection “Beyond the Door”, which took inspiration from a mysterious door encountered in Florence, Italy. Through the photoshoot, brand muse Han Ji Min dazzled with her stunning beauty, completing her alluring visuals with the contrasting charms of day and night in Florence. In the pictorial, Han Ji Min exuded captivating charms by matching a calm-colored silk dress with the “La Porta del Paradiso” necklace. Meaning “Gate of Heaven” in Italian, “La Porta del Paradiso” features a radiant 4.38-carat green tourmaline and a romantic 10.20-carat pink kunzite, ex...

Global luxury brands are recently selecting K-pop idols as advertising models, and there is a heated debate over this. According to the fashion industry on April 28th, BTS Jimin was recently selected as a global ambassador of French luxury brand Dior. Besides, BLACKPINK Jennie was selected as a representative ambassador of brand Chanel, while NewJeans Hyein and IVE An Yu Jin became the new faces of Louis Vuitton and Fendi, respectively. Analysts say that the competition to recruit K-pop idols in the luxury goods industry has intensified as K-pop's popularity extends beyond Asia. In addition, this phenomenon is expected to continue in the luxury goods industry as the use of idols as models actually leads to sales increase. However, as teenagers request to purchase luxury goods one after another, many parents say they are in trouble. A, a housewife in her 40s, confessed, "My middle schooler daughter asks me to buy luxury clothes worn by idols. Sh...

EXO member and actor Suho (Kim Jun Myeon) will make a special appearance in tvN's new drama "Arthdal Chronicles" season 2. According to Ten Asia on April 27th, EXO’s Suho will make a special appearance in "Arthdal Chronicles Season 2" starring Lee Joon Gi, Jang Dong Gun, Shin Se Kyung, and Kim Ok Bin. In particular, season 2 will be set in a world that has passed about eight years since Tagon (Jang Dong Gun) took the throne in season 1. Over the eight years since season 1, Arthdal succeeded in suppressing a large-scale rebellion by the tribe that was massacred by Tagon. Under the command of Eunseom (Lee Joon Gi), the tribe has finally achieved the unification of more than thirty clans since the age of Inaisin-gi, 200 years ago.  In season 2, the Arthdal Kingdom led by Tagon and the Confederation led by Eunseom will depict an unavoidable war for the fate of Arthdal Continent. "Arthdal Chronicles 2" is scheduled to air th...

Girls' Generation's Sooyoung and Yuri participated in volunteer work for overseas animal relocation. On April 27th, Girls’ Generation member Sooyoung shared new photos of her at the airport on her Instagram story with the caption "Yuchae, who joined me on this trip, #OverseasRelocationVolunteer."  In another photo, Sooyoung is facing the camera with Yuchae, the dog that has been selected for overseas adoption. Sooyoung has been actively participating in overseas volunteer work and spreading positive influence. Sooyoung also revealed that Yuri had joined her for overseas volunteer work for the first time. She said, "Yuri cried with Yuchae's temporary caregiver during the procedures."  The two comforted the nervous Yuchae, saying, "We will take good care of you," showing their sense of responsibility. Source: Nate.  The post Girls’ Generation Sooyoung reveals Yuri cried at the airport, what ha...

T.O.P, a member of boy group BIGBANG, has shared an update on SNS before his upcoming trip to the moon. On April 27th, T.O.P posted a photo on Instagram along with the caption, “SUGAR KINGDOM”. In the published photo, T.O.P can be seen wearing a hoodie and sunglasses as he stood in front of a rocket launch pad. It seems that the male idol is showing his excitement for his upcoming trip to the moon in front of the rocket. Recently, T.O.P became a participant of "Dear Moon", the first private mission to the moon with over a million applicants. Besides T.O.P, "Dear Moon" has selected a crew of 8 artists from various countries and fields, including a DJ/producer, photographer, documentary maker, actor, musician/YouTuber, and more. T.O.P is expected to meet with the public through various activities, including the "Dear Moon" project. Source: Nate The post BIGBANG T.O.P shares selfie ahead of space trip  app...

The new film “Dream” by director Lee Byeong Heon, who attracted 16.26 million viewers with “Extreme Job”, topped the box office chart. Going through ups and downs, including the suspension of filming due to the Covid-19 pandemic, “Dream” has finally been released in theaters. With its touching story and director Lee Byeong Heon’s unique comedy directing, the movie is arousing keen interest from the public. According to the Korean Film Council on April 27th, “Dream” achieved 93,420 admissions on its premiere day (April 26th) and topped the daily box office ranking. Its cumulative number of viewers has surpassed 101,280 million. “Super Mario Bros. Movie”, which was predicted to be a hit as it ranked No.1 in ticket reservations, placed second on the box office chart with 89,692 million viewers.  This is the first time in 50 days since “The Devil's Deal” by director Lee Won Tae that a Korean film has taken the top spot on the box office chart again. ...

EXO member and actor Suho (Kim Jun Myeon) will make a special appearance in tvN's new drama "Arthdal Chronicles" season 2. According to Ten Asia on April 27th, EXO’s Suho will make a special appearance in "Arthdal Chronicles Season 2" starring Lee Joon Gi, Jang Dong Gun, Shin Se Kyung, and Kim Ok Bin. In particular, season 2 will be set in a world that has passed about eight years since Tagon (Jang Dong Gun) took the throne in season 1. Over the eight years since season 1, Arthdal succeeded in suppressing a large-scale rebellion by the tribe that was massacred by Tagon. Under the command of Eunseom (Lee Joon Gi), the tribe has finally achieved the unification of more than thirty clans since the age of Inaisin-gi, 200 years ago.  In season 2, the Arthdal Kingdom led by Tagon and the Confederation led by Eunseom will depict an unavoidable war for the fate of Arthdal Continent. "Arthdal Chronicles 2" is scheduled to air th...

Actor Ahn Hyo Seop revealed his whereabouts. Ahn Hyo Seop and Lee Sung Kyung guested on the broadcast of SBS’s PowerFM’s “Choi Hwa Jung’s Power Time” on April 26th. On the broadcast, a radio listener asked Ahn Hyo Seop if he had worked out and exercised more to prepare for “Dr. Romantic 3”. In response, Ahn Hyo Seop said, “I worked hard for some specific scenes”. Before it could become a spoiler, Lee Sung Kyung added, “Please look forward to the drama. It’s coming out soon”. Ahn Hyo Seop then continued, “I normally lose lots of weight when filming a project. After the filming, I’ve lost another 7kg”. Upon hearing that, Lee Sung Kyung reacted, “Stop losing weight. I’m upset even if you lose just 1 gram. Seo Woo Jin!”, mentioning the name of Ahn Hyo Seop’s character, which is her lover in the drama.  Source: Daum The post Ahn Hyo Seop, “I worked out to build my body for some specific scenes in ‘Dr. Romantic 3’. I’ve lost 7kg after the...

Some videos of VIVIZ’s performance in the U.S. showed SinB having a hard time onstage following Moon Bin’s passing.  On April 24th, a video of VIVIZ’s performance was posted on YouTube at the “We Bridge Music Festival & Expo 2023” held in Las Vegas on April 22nd (local time). In the video, the members were performing the exciting and upbeat song “PULL UP.” SinB, Umji, and Eunha were dressed in black and white concepts and carried out the stage with backup dancers amid cheers from fans. Usually, SinB would perform with full energy and bright expression. However, on this stage, fans noticed that SinB showed a mournful expression from the start of the performance.  It is said that “PULL UP” was the last song SinB and the late Moon Bin danced to as a challenge on TikTok before his sudden passing. They were in the same friend group that includes those who were born in 1998 in the music industry.  In the middle of the performance, SinB kept...

(G)I-DLE preheats the release of their 6th mini-album “I feel” with a series of teaser images.  On April 25th, (G)I-DLE released a series of casting board teaser images for their 6th mini-album “I feel” on their official social media channels. In the released images, the members showed off their unique individual colors through four-cut photos that convey four different moods.  “I feel” is another self-produced album in which members of the Cube girl group participated writing and composing. The album includes a total of six songs, with the title track "Queencard." Expectations are high for (G)I-DLE, following the two previous, successful releases, the full album “I NEVER DIE” and the EP “I Love” last year. In January, (G)I-DLE held their third fan meeting at the Olympic Handball Gymnasium.  (G)I-DLE will release their 6th mini-album “I feel” on May 15th. Source: Dispatch  The post (G)I-DLE ...

A video from 2022 of ASTRO Moonbin and his sister, Billlie Moon Sua is gaining attention, as they capture fans' hearts with their heartwarming sibling chemistry.  The video is the "Patbingsu Challenge" that Moonbin did with his younger sister, Moon Sua, on July 15th last year. The two of them showed off their cute dance moves to the song "Patbingsu" by Moon Sua’s girl group Billlie.  Dressed in black and white, the two danced with bright smiles on their faces, making everyone who watched them feel warm and fuzzy inside. At the end of the challenge, Moonbin looked at his sister Moon Sua with a soft gaze, and the two hugged each other. The song "Patbingsu" was released by Billlie on July 14th last year, and it was a remake of the popular song of the same name by Yoon Jong Shin in 2001, but with Billlie’s unique style for Gen Z. The original singer, Yoon Jong Shin, produced the song himself. Meanwhile, it w...

Actor Lee Je Hoon will appear as Park Young Han in MBC's drama "Chief Inspector 1963 (working title)". On April 24th, MBC reported on Lee Je Hoon's casting. MBC's new drama "Chief Inspector 1963 (working title)" (directed by Kim Sung Hoon, written by Kim Young Shin, created by Park Jae Beom, produced by Barunson Studio) is a remake of MBC’s legendary drama “Chief Inspector”. “Chief Inspector” is a drama about “Korea’s Columbo” Choi Bool Am solving crimes. 880 episodes were broadcast from 1971 to 1989. “Chief Inspector” was greatly loved by the entire nation. Lee Je Hoon will play the youth of "Park Young Han", the role played by actor Choi Bool Am in "Chief Inspector". If Park Young Han played by Choi Bool Am was loved as a perfect detective, Lee Je Hoon's young Park Young Han in "Chief Inspector 1963 (working title)" will show another charm as a detective who fights hard in anger at the reality ...

Lee Hyori kickstarts a new period in her career with a stunning new post.   On April 24th, Nate delivered an update on Lee Hyori’s latest status. In the released photos, Lee Hyori was wearing an off-shoulder, see-through dress that revealed the outline of her body. At the age of 44, the singer does not seem to have aged a single day. More recently, around mid-April, the singer reopened her personal SNS after 3 years of inactivity. She also removed her older posts and started posting new ones starting on April 13th.  Lee Hyori showed off her sexiness in the latest social media update However, this series of photos also caused fierce controversy. Many fans believe that Lee Hyori is very beautiful and sexy, but there are also many opinions that her revealing attire is too excessive and somewhat offensive. Lee Hyori, at the age of 44, still looks extremely attractive. Lee Hyori was born in 1979. She started working in the industry...

BLACKPINK Lisa is at the center of attention as she flaunted a fit physique and long legs at Coachella 2023.  Following a series of electrifying performances and immersive experiences at Coachella 2023, BLACKPINK Lisa, once again, is the talk of the town for her amazingly long legs. Either through a pair of flared pants with intricate cut-outs, or micro shorts that showed off her perfect proportions, Lisa pulled off each look with ease. Lisa’s legs become a hot topic on social media following her appearance with her group, BLACKPINK, on the stage of Coachella 2023 On the second night of headlining Coachella 2023, Lisa boasted long legs with a pair of flared pants from Mugler. The high-waisted jeans with cut-outs in her thigh areas captured attention. Decorative stones run across the seams, creating a blinking effect with each dance move  The leg-hugging form accentuated Lisa’s physique In other stage performances, Lisa...

IU revealed that she asks her boyfriend, Lee Jong Suk, for help when her acting doesn't go as planned. In an interview ahead of the release of the movie "Dream" directed by Lee Byung Heon, IU was asked if she shares her acting worries with her boyfriend who is also in the same profession.  IU replied, "Since we have the same job, we naturally talk about acting. When there are times when I really don't know what to do before shooting, I sometimes ask my boyfriend for SOS." IU and Lee Jong Suk made headlines on January 1, 2023, when they confirmed their romantic relationship. The interview that day was also the first time IU met reporters after going public with her relationship.  Although questions about her relationship may have been a little burdensome, IU referred to Lee Jong Suk as her "boyfriend" and responded naturally. IU also revealed that she invited Lee Jong Suk to the VIP screening of the m...

ASTRO fans paid their tribute to Moonbin by creating a memorial space, where fans of the late Jonghyun left chocolate and comfort messages. On April 23rd, photos of chocolates and messages left by fans of the late SHINee’s Jonghyun in the memorial space for Moonbin, who recently passed away, were posted on Twitter. The fans of Jonghyun wrote, "We are fans of Jonghyun. We are leaving chocolates because we are concerned that some of you might skip a meal. We prepared enough, so please take a piece and enjoy it. If the sunlight comes in, please move it to the shade." They left comforting messages for the fans who came to pay their respects to Moonbin. Netizens who saw the photos commented, "It makes me cry because we understand each other's feelings," "I can imagine how much more concerned they must be since they went through it first," "It's nice to see fans comforting each other, but it's also ...

BLACKPINK Jennie exchanged intimate interaction with the French designer Simon Porte Jacquemus.  On April 22nd, BLACKPINK performed their second night as a headlining act for Coachella 2023. On this night, French designer Simon Porte Jacquemus attended the festival and posted a series of photos as a recapitulation on his personal Instagram.  In particular, the photos he took of BLACKPINK Jennie drew attention. Notably, in every photo the French designer took of the singer, he attached a heart, signaling a close relationship between the two.  In response, Jennie reposted the photo of them together offstage on her personal Instagram with the caption, “My love,” boasting an intimate bond.  Recently, BLACKPINK turned up the Coachella stage again one week after their first performance at the festival as a headlining act on April 15th. Their headlining set this time included hit songs such as “Pink Venom,” “Kill This Love,” “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” “BO...

IVE's 'I AM' Takes First Place on 'Inkigayo' On the April fourth week broadcast of SBS's "Inkigayo" on the 23rd, Jisoo's "Flower," IVE's "Kitsch," and IVE's "I AM" were nominated for first place. IVE's "I AM" won the honor of first place, while "Kitsch" won the first week of April and Jisoo's "Flower" won the second week of April. IVE expressed their gratitude, "We are grateful to DIVE for always giving us this honorable award. We will continue to work hard as IVE." A tribute to ASTRO's Moonbin, who passed away on the 19th, was also held during the show. MC Kim Ji-eun, NCT Doyoung, and other groups such as First Love, Tempest, DRIPPIN, IVE, Hwang Woo-lim, Park Ji-hoon, and Lee Ki-kwang wore black clothes and conveyed their condolences. At the end of the broadcast, MC Kim Ji-eun and Doyoung also expressed their condolenc...

IVE's 'I AM' Takes First Place on 'Inkigayo' On the April fourth week broadcast of SBS's "Inkigayo" on the 23rd, Jisoo's "Flower," IVE's "Kitsch," and IVE's "I AM" were nominated for first place. IVE's "I AM" won the honor of first place, while "Kitsch" won the first week of April and Jisoo's "Flower" won the second week of April. IVE expressed their gratitude, "We are grateful to DIVE for always giving us this honorable award. We will continue to work hard as IVE." A tribute to ASTRO's Moonbin, who passed away on the 19th, was also held during the show. MC Kim Ji-eun, NCT Doyoung, and other groups such as First Love, Tempest, DRIPPIN, IVE, Hwang Woo-lim, Park Ji-hoon, and Lee Ki-kwang wore black clothes and conveyed their condolences. At the end of the broadcast, MC Kim Ji-eun and Doyoung also expressed their condolenc...

The incident concerning Krystal at the 2014 Shanghai concert raises concerns about idols’ thick schedules.  In a concert in Shanghai in 2014, due to intense schedules, f(x) Krystal showed signs of exhaustion. She tried to pull through and finished the performance. Nonetheless, when the lights dimmed, the idol fell down the stairs and had to be held to the back of the stage.  Krystal fell down the stairs She had to be piggy-backed to the the backstage area  That was not the first time Krystal fainted onstage. Before, in “Mr. Boogie” performance at the Duty Free Shop Family Concert, the idol also fainted ou of exhaustion. In the ice-kating contest “Kiss & Cry,” the idol also passed out while trying to finish the performance with her fellow performer.  Krystal passed out on the stage of Lotte Duty Free Shop Family Concert At the ice-skating contest “Kiss & Cry,” she also lost consciousness Source: K14  The post f(x)...

BLACKPINK Rosé and other members joined James Corden on a “Carpool Karaoke” segment.  BLACKPINK Rosé recently appeared in the “Carpool Karaoke” segment of “The Late Late Show with James Corden” with other members of the group and revealed her pre-debut stories. Rosé was born in New Zealand in 1997 and emigrated to Melbourne, Australia when she was seven. She dreamed of becoming a singer. When there was a global audition from YG, Rosé’s father booked tickets for her to Sydney so that she could have a go at being a trainee.  Rosé won a ticket to be a trainee after overcoming an estimate of 700 people. She decided to drop out of high school to pursue her dream of becoming an idol.  Rosé was 16 years old, and, when a friend asked her where she was going, Rosé had to reply, “I have no idea how I'm gonna explain it but it's just like acting school kind of thing but it's all about music.”  Rosé was a trainee...

A birthday message from the late Moon Bin to his close friend SEVENTEEN Seungkwan from 2021 gains attention.  Moon Bin’s funeral will be held today, April 22nd. A birthday message from the late Moon Bin to SEVENTEEN Seungkwan on his birthday is gaining attention.  In 2021, when Seungkwan celebrated his 24th birthday, he started a live broadcast to interact with fans. When a fan asked if Moon Bin had wished him a happy birthday, Seungkwan said, “Oh. Moon Bin sent me a text message as soon as it hit midnight.”  Seungkwan continued, “I got emotional when I saw Moon Bin's text message,” adding, “I'll read a little bit. Moon Bin sent it to me,” he added. The content of the text goes as follows, "Seungkwan, happy 24th birthday. It's already been four years since I met you and asked you to be friends in the waiting room of M Countdown”.  Seungkwan continued, “I think I'm very lucky to meet you. I learned and felt goo...

For a celebrity who is in a public relationship, questions about their lover follow them like a tag everywhere. The lover's name is listed together in articles. Even after breakup, the lover is still mentioned as ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend. For this reason, many celebrities do not directly mention their lovers' names in interviews and broadcasts, or try to avoid related stories as much as possible. On the contrary, there are cases where excessive mentions cause fatigue and even raise suspicions of "love marketing". They use mass psychology, which is very interested in celebrities' relationships, marriages and breakups, to attract attention. One example is comedians Kim Jun Ho and Kim Ji Min, who started dating publicly in April last year. At that time, the fact that Kim Jun Ho and Kim Ji Min are dating was a hot topic. The fact that Kim Jun Ho is a divorced man and the 9-year age difference between the two drew public attention. Wh...

For a celebrity who is in a public relationship, questions about their lover follow them like a tag everywhere. The lover's name is listed together in articles. Even after breakup, the lover is still mentioned as ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend. For this reason, many celebrities do not directly mention their lovers' names in interviews and broadcasts, or try to avoid related stories as much as possible. On the contrary, there are cases where excessive mentions cause fatigue and even raise suspicions of "love marketing". They use mass psychology, which is very interested in celebrities' relationships, marriages and breakups, to attract attention. One example is comedians Kim Jun Ho and Kim Ji Min, who started dating publicly in April last year. At that time, the fact that Kim Jun Ho and Kim Ji Min are dating was a hot topic. The fact that Kim Jun Ho is a divorced man and the 9-year age difference between the two drew public attention. Wh...

IVE, BTS Jimin, and BLACKPINK Jisoo have been nominated for first place on the latest episode of “Music Core”. On April 22nd, a new episode of the MBC show “Music Core” aired with a calm atmosphere.  In particular, NCT Jungwoo, Stray Kids Lee Know, and NMIXX Sullyoon, who hosted the show that day, all appeared wearing matching black outfits. They continued the opening without a single laugh to maintain the calm atmosphere, as a tribute to the sudden passing of ASTRO Moonbin. In the meantime, the candidates for the 1st place in the fourth week of April are IVE's “I AM”, BTS Jimin's “Like Crazy”, and BLACKPINK Jisoo's “Flower”. Meanwhile, on this day's “Music Core”, Lee Gi Kwang, ALICE, DRIPPIN, TEMPEST,  ONEWE, IVE, YEEUN, Park Ji Hoon, Lee Chaeyeon, Kep1er, and CSR will be performing. Source: Nate  The post “Music Core” MC dressed in mourning black, IVE, Jimin, and Jisoo as “Top 3 Candidates” appeared first on...

As suspicion arose that BTS J-Hope received special treatment during his enlistment process, the military unit involved made a statement. On April 21st, a representative of the 26th Infantry Division of the Army told Ilgan Sports, "Because J-Hope is so famous, we were most worried about accidents on our side. We cooperated with his agency in advance to prevent accidents and traffic congestion."  They added, "We hope people understand that safety was the top priority because enlisted soldiers, friends, and family would be coming. We hope the public does not misunderstand." Earlier on April 18th, J-Hope quietly enlisted as a trainee in the Baekho Training Camp of the 36th Infantry Division in Gangwon-do, as previously announced.  His agency, Big Hit Music, requested that fans refrain from visiting the site due to safety concerns related to congestion. Only a few fans visited the enlistment site, and no significant congestion oc...

This female idol, like ITZY's Yuna, attracts attention with her sexy waist and hip line.  Alice member Sohee, who made a comeback with the new song "SHOW DOWN," is currently capturing fans' hearts with her stunning physical appearance. Recently, various Korean online communities and SNS have been buzzing about the fancam video that shows off Sohee's body line. Especially, the 'DANCE ON' stage that she performed on KBS2's 'Music Bank' last year is receiving a lot of attention. Wearing a red cropped t-shirt and low-rise pants, Sohee showed off her S-shaped body line every time she danced, drawing everyone's attention. The waist chain Sohee wore as a point accentuated her slender waist and firm hip line. Sohee also showed off her healthy body with her tiny waist and 11-line abs. Netizens didn't spare their praises, leaving comments such as, "I understand why Sohee is so p...

Leeseo, a member of girl group IVE, will present a cute burger “commercial” in the new episode of “Fun-Staurant”. On April 21st at 8:30 PM (KST), KBS 2TV's "Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant" (hereinafter referred to as “Fun-Staurant") will reveal the results of a menu development competition with the theme of “cheese”. There is keen interest in who will win and launch their “cheese” menu among recipe queen Park Sol Mi, chef Park Su Hong, chef Lee Chan Won, and the first daughter of 13 siblings - actress Nam Bo Ra. First, Park Sol Mi presents her final menu of a chicken burger with a special soy sauce green onion sauce and a salad. Park Sol Mi's menu is praised as having "a well-balanced taste" and "a taste that can compete with a burger made by a world-renowned chef."  Afterwards, Park Su Hong presents a spinach, cheese, and chicken burger with salad as his final menu. Park Su Hong's menu, which harmon...

BTS Suga returned as Agust D. Suga released all songs in his solo album "D-DAY" and the music video for the title song "Haegeum" simultaneously worldwide under the stage name Agust D at 1 PM on April 21st (KST). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy9qZR_OGa0 "D-DAY" is Suga's first solo work in about 3 years since the mixtape "D-2" released in May 2020. With this album, Suga completed the Agust D trilogy (three-part series) following the mixtape "Agust D" released in 2016 and "D-2". "D-DAY" includes the title track "Haegeum", "People Pt.2 (feat. IU)" pre-released on April 7th, "D-Day", "HUH?! (feat. j-hope)", "AMYGDALA", "SDL", "Polar Night" "Interlude: Dawn", "Snooze (feat. Ryuichi Sakamoto, Kim Woo Sung of The Rose)" and "Life Goes On". In this album, Suga melted the message to fo...

Girl group BLACKPINK recalled their trainee days on the “Carpool Karaoke” segment of “The Late Late Show with James Corden”. On April 20th (local time), BLACKPINK appeared as guests on the “Carpool Karaoke” segment of CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden”.  https://youtu.be/gUmE_TRdp0s Here, it was mentioned that just two days before headlining at the 2023 Coachella festival, BLACKPINK held 2 concerts in Tokyo, Japan, as part of their BORN PINK WORLD TOUR.  When James Corden asked how many audiences BLACKPINK performed in front of in Tokyo, Rosé calculated in Korean and answered in English, "110,000 people in just two nights". Meanwhile, Lisa revealed that they came to LA, USA in just two days for James Corden, who appeared to be moved by such a statement. Then, for the “Carpool Karaoke”, BLACKPINK first chose “Pink Venom”  and sang excitedly. Here, James Corden surprised the members by smoothly delivering Lisa and Jennie'...