On November 10, Black SwanŌĆÖs label DR Music released their official statement and heralded strong legal actions against A, who accused Hyeme of fraud, on charges of defamation, blackmailing and sexual harassment. Hyeme also delivered her apology through the label, saying, ŌĆ£I apologize for causing trouble to the agency and our fans with my frivolous actions.ŌĆØ DR Music stated, ŌĆ£Contrary to AŌĆÖs claim of meeting through Instagram, A was ŌĆśAfrica chairman (those who send money to streamers on streaming-site named Africa)ŌĆÖ when Hyeme briefly acted as Africa BJ....

The music video for ŌĆ£ButterŌĆØ was released on May 21st at 1 PM KST. And in just 13 minutes, the video has reached 10 million views. This is even faster than the ŌĆ£DynamiteŌĆØ record, which took 20 minutes up to 10 million views. Like always, BTS is continuing their record-breaking streak, proving their global popularity. In particular, ŌĆ£DynamiteŌĆØ became the most-viewed YouTube video in the first 24 hours, earning 101....

Today, Kakao announced that BTS has confirmed their appearance at the MMA, an award ceremony conducted by the music platform Melon, which will be held from December 2 to 5. The MMA, which began in 2005, is a music awards ceremony that selects winners by reflecting data collected through Melon, fan votes, and expertsŌĆÖ evaluations. Although the event was held online and offline until last year, this yearŌĆÖs ceremony will only be held online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic....

Song Joong Ki hosted the event, while a number of K-popÔÇÖs biggest names presented jaw-dropping performances. All 4 Grand Prizes ÔÇô Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year and Worldwide Icon of the Year ÔÇô went to the mega Korean act BTS. Their mesmerizing achievements didnÔÇÖt stop there. BTS took home a total of 8 awards, once again proving that the year 2020 was indeed theirs....

Another BTS V fan community also donated instant hot packs and snacks for medical staff to celebrate the birthday of V. The staff were on the frontlines of the battle against coronavirus in the cold weather. V fansŌĆÖ contributions have brought a positive ripple effect in fan communities. Source (1)

Based on a webtoon of the same name, Island tells the journey of characters fighting an evil force that is trying to destroy the world. The show taps into JejuŌĆÖs traditional legends and folklore while showcasing the islandŌĆÖs natural beauty. Kim Nam Gil will play a character named Pan, who is born with the fate to protect the world from evil. Pan knows that he is destined to fight evil, but how and when are the questions he is struggling to answer....

On the 4th (local time), CNN Business reported that ŌĆ£Netflix is doubling down on Asia with K-dramas and mobile-only deals.ŌĆØ They added that Asian shows including South KoreaŌĆÖs Kingdom have appeal worldwide, being ŌĆ£breakout successes around the globe.ŌĆØ It was also highlighted that ŌĆ£regional viewership for Korean content quadrupled last year compared to 2019.ŌĆØ According to this article, Netflix has invested about 2.24 trillion won (approximately 2 Billion USD) in Asian content alone over the course of three years since 2018....

Previously, a civic group called the Declaration of Global Citizens in Korea filed for an injunction against JTBC to stop airing the series. The group claimed, ŌĆ£Snowdrop portrays the Agency for National Security Planning (ANSP) in a positive light. It depicts ANSP agents as good-hearted officials, while they tortured and murdered numerous democratization activists. This can mislead younger generations and imply wrong values that violence by the state can be justified....

On Sept. 9, Wei posted a new video on her YouTube channel and introduced her new home. She said, ŌĆ£I really liked the house I lived before, and I was supposed to live there till next year, but thereŌĆÖs a reason I had to move so quickly.ŌĆØ Then Wei added, ŌĆ£IŌĆÖve been suffering from malicious comments for four years. I tried not to think about it, but it got worse and worse....

Most K-Pop songs focus on delivering powerful performances, but their albums sometimes include soothing and relaxing songs that put our hearts at ease. So, without further ado, letŌĆÖs take a look at ten sweet K-pop tracks that go along with the romantic year-end vibe in this cold, chilly winter. BTSŌĆÖ ŌĆ£DynamiteŌĆØ catapulted the group into superstardom. Since then, they have comforted many hearts through their mini album┬ĀBE┬Āby sharing a hopeful message of ŌĆśSpring always comes back after the dark days of winter....

Queendom 2 is slated to air on March 31st. The program has made headlines with the news of its second season heading to production, and many wondered who would step into this big game as contestants. Taeyeon, who will be presenting the show, is a perfect fit for the emcee role as she has been actively engaging in her career as a solo singer and longtime lead vocalist of Girls Generation....

Ballerina tells the beautiful yet ruthless revenge story of Ok Joo, a former bodyguard who sets out on revenge for her dear friend Min Hee. ItŌĆÖs the new project by director Lee Chung Hyun, who left a strong impression with the movie The Call. Unlike her previous works, Ballerina will feature trendy and stylish action sequences and visuals. One thing to note is that Lee Chung Hyun and his girlfriend Jeon Jong Seo have teamed up once again....

Disney PlusŌĆÖs original series Rookie Cops is set in the police university. This new youth romance drama is about the love and challenges of youth we want to support. They may be clumsy and full of mistakes, but the youth in their 20s shine brighter than anyone else. The released poster heightens the expectation for Chae Soo Bin and Kang DanielŌĆśs romance in the drama. Their sweet smiles and the phrase ŌĆ£The first love thatŌĆÖll summon youth is comingŌĆØ show a glimpse into the heart-fluttering romance theyŌĆÖll unfold....

Regarding his rising popularity, the idol said, ŌĆ£The love I received made me go through some changes. My personality has changed as I would like to repay the great love I received from many fans. As many fans think fondly of me and say that I am cute, I kind of feel obligated to look that way. I was once a gloomy person who used to prefer wearing black clothes....

The short clip taken at Incheon International Airport on the 16th has surfaced a controversy. The members of ENHYPEN arrived at the terminal after wrapping up their overseas promotion, and fans flocked over to take pictures of them. But in the process of stopping them, the bodyguardŌĆÖs ŌĆ£excessiveŌĆØ reactions became a problem. He used heavy force to push off the women getting in the way, and the safety of the girls pushed outside of the screen is yet to be confirmed....

However, during ENHYPENŌĆÖs live stream held on the 18th, the day of the CSAT, JungwonŌĆÖs remarks drew mixed reactions. He said, ŌĆ£Some of the fans who come to see us tomorrow will come after taking the CSAT. ItŌĆÖs the day after the CSAT, so they can come after acing the exam.ŌĆØ However, the problematic part came after as he added, ŌĆ£But if theyŌĆÖre coming to see us the day after the exam, they mustnŌĆÖt have done a great job on the exam....

This marks the actŌĆÖs comeback in about three months since the release of DIMENSION: DILEMMA. With this quick comeback, ENHYPEN plans to solidify their position as the ŌĆ£global K-pop rising star.ŌĆØ ENHYPEN has drawn a surprising upward curve since their debut in November last year, resetting their own best record with every album they release. With the latest smash, the group had sold more than 1.13 million copies, earning the title of ŌĆ£million-sellerŌĆØ in the first year of their career....

Recently, SM Entertainment shares appeared on the M&A market. It was Lee Soo ManŌĆÖs stake which he previously had approximately 18.73 percent in SM Entertainment. The only stakeholder with a share greater than 5% of SM Entertainment is believed to be Korea Investment Management Co. (5.04%). SM has not officially reported the sales yet. However, when the news broke out that and Kakao Entertainment, CJ ENM, and HYBE are in the race to acquire Lee Soo ManŌĆÖs shares in SM Entertainment, the stock prices of SM Entertainment and its affiliates sky-rocketed altogether....

On the 20th, SM Entertainment hosted their first SMTOWN LIVE concert in 5 years in Korea. Titled ŌĆ£SMTOWN Live 2022: SMCU Express @Human City Suwon,ŌĆØ the concert took place in Suwon World Cup Stadium, and many SM artists including TVXQ, Super Junior, GirlsŌĆÖ Generation, SHINee, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, and aespa wowed their fans with eye-catching performances. However, when EXOŌĆÖs Chen took the stage, many of the fans turned off their lightsticks at once....

TvNŌĆÖs upcoming series, directed by Son Chang Woo and Ahn Je Min, is a reality show that challenges all depthsŌĆÖ inconveniences to become an upgraded version of oneself. The show aims to pursue growth rather than success, as it puts participants up for voluntary inconveniences. Shin Dong Yeop, Lee Min Jung, Kim Jong Min, Din Din, and Oh My GirlŌĆÖs Seunghee are in the main poster as they are the five hosts of the show....