Articles by Jon Maala

Ryu Seung-ryong returns after 3-year hiatus with 'Psychokinesis'

Korean actor Ryu Seung-ryong has returned to the entertainment industry after being without any work in the last three years.

Feb 5, 2018

FNC threatens to sue CNBLUE vocalist Yonghwa's haters

FNC Entertainment has warned commenters that it will sue them if CNBLUE's main vocalist Yonghwa continues to receive hate comments online.

Feb 5, 2018

Shin Hye Sun, Lee Seung Gi top drama actors' brand reputation index

The rankings were based on media coverage, participation, communication and community indices.

Feb 4, 2018

Official photos of Taeyang, Min Hyo Rin at their wedding reception: Check them out here

The two got married on February 3 at a church in Gyeonggi Province in South Korea and reception and party followed at the Paradise City Hotel and Resort in Incheon.

Feb 4, 2018

Junho explains why 2PM renewed contracts with JYP Entertainment

Five members of Korean boy band 2PM recently renewed contracts under JYP Entertainment and Junho revealed the reason how it happened.

Feb 2, 2018

Ex-SISTAR Hyorin speaks out about why they disbanded

Hyorin, former member of Korean girl group SISTAR, explained why they chose to disband instead of continuing under the band.

Feb 2, 2018

Naver TV releases list of most popular videos, channels in 2017

Korea's web broadcast website Naver TV has released the list of the most popular videos and channels in 2017.

Feb 1, 2018

(Clockwise from top left) BTS, Kim Tae Ri, Kang Daniel and Yang Se Jong

BTS, Kang Daniel in Forbes Korea's '2030 Power Leaders' list

Korean boy band BTS, Wanna One's center Kang Daniel, actress Kim Tae Ri, actor Yang Se Jong and film director Jeong Ka-young have made it to Forbes Korea's annual 2030 Power Leaders in 2018.

Feb 1, 2018

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Ha Jung-woo (right) in “1987: When the Day Comes” (Korean Film Council)

'1987' bags best film at KOFRA awards

The hit movie "1987: When the Day Comes" was awarded best movie at the 9th Korea Film Reporters Association (KOFRA) Film Awards held on January 30 in Seoul.

Jan 31, 2018

Kim Joo Hyuk didn't suffer heart attack; no evidence of vehicle defects found, claim authorities

The late Korean actor Kim Joo Hyuk didn't suffer heart attack nor did his vehicle experience mechanical problems, authorities revealed.

Jan 31, 2018

Red Velvet tops music charts, iTunes with 'Perfect' album

Korean girl group Red Velvet released their new album and it topped Korean music charts and iTunes in different countries.

Jan 30, 2018

BTS denies success to be product of social media, says sincerity and skills worked wonders

Korean boy band BTS, arguably the most popular K-pop artist on social media, have denied that their success is a mere product of being an online buzz.

Jan 30, 2018

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NU'EST W aiming for more success this year

The year 2017 revived the career of Korean boy band NU'EST, thanks to their participation in the survival audition TV show "Produce 101."

Jan 29, 2018

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Happy fans of BTS take interest in Korean language, culture

K-pop has been helping to popularize "Hallyu" or Korean Wave in different countries and boy band BTS said they are happy that they have encouraged fans to take interest in Korean language and culture.

Jan 29, 2018

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Gong Yoo, Ha Jung Woo, Kang Dong Won dominate actors' brand reputation rankings

"Goblin" and "Train to Busan" star Gong Yoo, Ha Jung Woo and Kang Dong Won topped the latest brand reputation rankings of Korean movie actors.

Jan 29, 2018

Wanna One, BTS emerge as top bands once again

Korean boy bands Wanna One and BTS emerged again as the most talked about Korean singers for the month of January.

Jan 29, 2018

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BTS wins grand prize at 27th Seoul Music Awards

Korean boy band BTS bagged the "daesang" or grand prize at the 27th Seoul Music Awards (SMA) held on January 25.

Jan 26, 2018

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Yonghwa to enlist in military service due to graduate school scandal

Yonghwa, member of Korean boy band CNBLUE, has decided to enlist in his mandatory military service as the scandal about his controversial admission to Kyung Hee University continues.

Jan 26, 2018

'Jugglers' cast thank viewers as TV series wraps up

The KBS2 TV series "Jugglers" aired its last episode on January 23 and its cast thanked viewers for their support.

Jan 25, 2018

'Mulan' star Liu Yifei, Song Seung Hun calls it quits

"Mulan" star and Chinese actress Liu Yifei and Korean actor Song Seung Hun have ended their relationship.

Jan 25, 2018

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