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KBS has deemed the new songs by J-Hope, Jennie, and ENHYPEN as ‘unsuitable for broadcast’ due to lyrics scrutiny standards.
11Jun By adminNo Comments
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KBS has deemed the new songs by J-Hope, Jennie, and ENHYPEN as ‘unsuitable for broadcast’ due to lyrics scrutiny standards.

KBS announced that BTS's J-Hope and Jenna's new songs, as well as the new song by the boy group ENHYPEN, have been deemed unsuitable for broadcast by the music review committee, resulting in restrictions on their exposure on public television. This review focused on whether the lyrics contained advertising references and the use of vulgar language. On the 11th, KBS revealed the results of the weekly music review, which included a total of 125 digital singles and albums submitted for consideration over the past week. Out of these, 117 songs were deemed suitable while 7 were deemed unsuitable. Only one song was excluded from this review. J-Hope's new song, "Killin' It Girl," both the solo version and the version featuring American artist Gorilla, received an unsuitable rating for broadcast d...
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Kim Soo-hyun takes a firm stance against Ga Se-yeon… Counters with Kim Se-yi’s real estate and account seizure.
11Jun By adminNo Comments
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Kim Soo-hyun takes a firm stance against Ga Se-yeon… Counters with Kim Se-yi’s real estate and account seizure.

Actor Kim Soo-hyun and his agency Gold Medalist have taken legal action against the operators of the YouTube channel "Garosero Research Institute" (Gaser Research). The court has issued a seizure order for two real estate properties under Kim's representative's name and the corporate account of Gaser Research, moving the case beyond a simple dispute to a stage of substantial accountability. The Seoul Central District Court recently cited a seizure application for two real estate properties under Kim's representative's name, including the Wallisan Blooming Apartment in Seocho-gu (120.27㎡) and the Hanyang 4th Apartment in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu (208.65㎡). Gold Medalist, the creditor, is claiming a total of 4 billion KRW in damages, 2 billion KRW for each property. Kim Soo-hyun has also a...
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‘Teachers 2’ Cho Jung-sik Maintains Silence Amidst Test Question Trading Suspicions… Production Team Proceeds with Interviews as Scheduled
11Jun By adminNo Comments
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‘Teachers 2’ Cho Jung-sik Maintains Silence Amidst Test Question Trading Suspicions… Production Team Proceeds with Interviews as Scheduled

Star English instructor Cho Jung-sik, who is currently appearing on Channel A's entertainment program 'Please Take Care of My Grades: Teachers Season 2' (hereinafter referred to as 'Teachers 2'), has found himself at the center of controversy over suspicions of trading exam questions with current teachers. Investigative media outlet Sherlock reported on June 10th that Cho Jung-sik received exam questions from a current high school teacher, Mr. A, from 2021 to 2023 and paid a total of 58 million won in return. This trade was not just a simple transaction between individuals, but rather an instance of an organized distribution structure of exam questions among multiple academies and current teachers, causing shockwaves throughout the education sector. Teacher A sold exam questions to a total...
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A melodrama depicting realistic emotions… Will Namkoong Min’s evolution be proven in ‘Our Film’?
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A melodrama depicting realistic emotions… Will Namkoong Min’s evolution be proven in ‘Our Film’?

The trusted actor Namgoong Min is expanding his territory into the melodrama genre. In the upcoming SBS new Friday-Saturday drama "Our Movie," premiering on the 13th, he takes on the role of the film director Lee Jeha, portraying a struggling aspiring actor living a deadline-oriented life, along with Jeon Yeobin as Daum, depicting a realistic and delicate emotional line. At the production presentation on the 10th, Namgoong Min sincerely shared his determination and acting approach for this project. "Our Movie" tells the story of Lee Jeha, a film director facing a midlife crisis, and Daum, who stands at the end of life, meeting by chance and unfolding a narrative. Beyond a simple melodrama, this work is anticipated as an emotion-centered drama depicting the inner changes and healing of the ...
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Following his political remarks, JK Kim Dong-wook is now threatening to sue for defamation over his criticism of the G7 summit.

Korean-Canadian singer JK Kim Dong Wook is facing the possibility of being charged with violating the Information and Communication Network Act. The incident stemmed from a public post mocking the announcement of the presidential office's diplomatic schedule as false. On the 10th, civic group People's Participation Alliance for Cleaning Up Corrupt Practices, led by Shin Seung Mok, officially stated through social media that they plan to "press charges against JK Kim Dong Wook for violating the Information and Communication Network Act while residing in Canada." Shin Seung Mok warned of legal action, claiming that Kim Dong Wook's remarks were "spreading false information with malicious intent for defamation." JK Kim Dong Wook holds Canadian citizenship and is exempt from military service an...
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Park So-dam and Park Won-sook, a family relationship that goes beyond the connection in the movie… Revealed to be sixth cousins, drawing attention.
10Jun By adminNo Comments
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Park So-dam and Park Won-sook, a family relationship that goes beyond the connection in the movie… Revealed to be sixth cousins, drawing attention.

The fact that Park So-dam and Park Won-sook are sixth cousins has been officially confirmed and is drawing attention. The two are not just simple senior-junior colleagues in the entertainment industry, but were actually connected by a blood relationship. Park So-dam's agency, Artist Company, recently stated through a media report that "Park Won-sook is Park So-dam's grandfather's cousin, and the two are indeed sixth cousins." This means that Park Won-sook is a cousin of Park So-dam's grandfather, revealing a family connection. An interesting point is that the two actors had previously acted together in the 2015 film 'The Throne.' At that time, they focused on their respective roles as fellow actors without revealing their family relationship to the public. Thoroughly dedicated to their rol...
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G-Dragon embarks on a new tech-focused journey with a contract worth 200 billion KRW.
10Jun By adminNo Comments
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G-Dragon embarks on a new tech-focused journey with a contract worth 200 billion KRW.

Singer G-Dragon left his former agency YG Entertainment and signed an exclusive contract with Galaxy Corporation, presenting a new model of strategic partnership that goes beyond the existing entertainment industry norms. In November 2023, G-Dragon signed a contract with the company and received a total of 20 billion KRW as an exclusive contract fee, with 10 billion KRW received in stock options to show his trust in the company's growth potential. Galaxy Corporation is known as an 'enter-tech' company that combines entertainment and technology, focusing on artificial intelligence, metaverse, and global IP expansion. The company's value, which was around 470 billion KRW at the time, is now expected to rise to over 1 trillion KRW, and preparations for a KOSDAQ listing are underway. If the li...
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TWICE’s Chaeyoung is gearing up for a solo debut… High expectations for a strong musical color and personality.
10Jun By adminNo Comments
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TWICE’s Chaeyoung is gearing up for a solo debut… High expectations for a strong musical color and personality.

TWICE's Chaeyoung will debut as a solo singer this fall. JYP Entertainment officially stated on the 10th, "Chaeyoung is currently preparing for a solo album, and the release timing will be after the conclusion of TWICE's group activities." Chaeyoung is recognized within TWICE for her unique artistic sense and emotional expression. Having hinted at her musical spectrum through some solo tracks and collaboration works, expectations are high for a more refined musical world of Chaeyoung in her official solo album. Chaeyoung's solo debut can be seen as a core strategy of expanding the group's scope by respecting the individual identities of TWICE members beyond simple individual activities.
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4 members of Apink, along with WITHUS, start anew… Activities to be in full swing with strengthened management system.
10Jun By adminNo Comments
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4 members of Apink, along with WITHUS, start anew… Activities to be in full swing with strengthened management system.

Apink members Park Cho-rong, Yoon Bo-mi, Kim Nam-joo, and Oh Ha-young are embarking on a new journey with WITHUS Entertainment. On the 10th, WITHUS Entertainment announced, "After discussions with Choei Creative Lab, we have decided to exclusively manage the four members. We will do our best to support both group activities and individual member activities." This decision is seen as a move to further solidify Apink's foundation as a long-standing idol group in their 14th year, and to enhance each member's diverse career paths. The group remains healthy. Having successfully completed their Asia tour in 2024, they have been loved for a long time through consistent fan interactions and album activities. In particular, the digital single "Tap Clap" released in April, with lyrics personally wri...
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Lee Joo-bin, who crossed over from the screen to the small screen, makes a new leap with Keyeast.
10Jun By adminNo Comments
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Lee Joo-bin, who crossed over from the screen to the small screen, makes a new leap with Keyeast.

Lee Joo-bin has signed an exclusive contract with KeyEast and is making a new leap forward. KeyEast recognizes Lee Joo-bin's innocent and sophisticated image, as well as her stable acting skills, and has promised systematic support to help her unleash her potential. Through various works such as 'Mr. Sunshine', 'Melting Me Softly', 'Money Game', and 'City of Crime 4', Lee Joo-bin has established herself with stable acting skills and the ability to portray diverse characters. KeyEast is a comprehensive entertainment company that encompasses actor-centered management and content production. Currently, they are producing diverse programs, and Lee Joo-bin is gearing up for her appearance in the new KBS2 drama 'Twelve'.
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