Articles by Jon Maala

Super Junior's variety show to stand against MBC's 'I Live Alone'

Korean boy band Super Junior will be starring in their own variety show but it will not be easy as they will be against popular MBC show "I Live Alone."

Jan 24, 2018

K-pop

BoA talks about public's perception of her image, music

K-pop solo artist BoA has turned to an online reality show for her music comeback and in the recent episode.

Jan 24, 2018

Comedian Kim Joon Ho, wife divorce after 12 years

Korean comedian Kim Joon Ho, star of the variety show "2 Days & 1 Night," and his wife have divorced after 12 years of marriage.

Jan 23, 2018

Jo Jung Suk in ‘Two Cops’ (left) and Gummy

Jo Jung Suk says no wedding plans yet with Gummy

Korean star Jo Jung Suk of the recently said that he and girlfriend, singer Gummy, have no wedding plans yet and thet they are still together despite breakup rumors.

Jan 23, 2018

Ex-Wonder Girls' Sunye, husband James Park reveal their love story

Former Wonder Girls' leader Sunye and husband James Park open up about their love story, how they met each other while doing volunteer work in Haiti.

Jan 22, 2018

Actor Jun Tae Soo passes away at 33

Actor Jun Tae Soo breathed his last on January 21 after battling depression.

Jan 22, 2018

TWICE's Sana, Red Velvet's Irene most talked about girl group members in January

In first place is TWICE's Sana who got a total score of 3.63 million from 1.52 million in December, or an increase of 138.46 percent.

Jan 21, 2018

(From left) Kang Daniel, V and Park Ji Hoon

Wanna One's Kang Daniel, BTS' V top brand values for boy band members

The Korea Institute for Corporate Reputation analyzed 196.88 million pieces of big data from December 18 to January 19 covering 395 boy band members.

Jan 21, 2018

BTS

JBJ members want to extend contract beyond 7 months

Temporary Korean boy band JBJ want to extend their contracts beyond seven months as they enjoy popularity.

Jan 19, 2018

Korean actors union comments on non-payment of drama stars

Reports have surfaced that top stars including Rain, Lee Na Young, Kim Min Jung and Jung Yoo Mi have not been paid for Korean dramas and TV series.

Jan 19, 2018

Yoochun sued for $1.12 million over dog bite in 2011

JYJ member Yoochun has been sued by an acquaintance who was bitten by his family dog seven years ago.

Jan 18, 2018

CNBLUE's Yonghwa steps down as TV host, cancels concert

CNBLUE member Yonghwa has decided to quit as a TV host and cancel his scheduled Seoul concert over the raging controversy regarding his being given preferential treatment for admission to Kyunghee University.

Jan 18, 2018

CNBLUE's Yonghwa apologizes for graduate school controversy

CNBLUE's main vocalist Yonghwa has posted an apology after news reports came out that he was investigated by the police for alleged preferential treatment.

Jan 17, 2018

This screenshot shows Park Woo Jin pulling Park Ji Hoon’s hair

Wanna One's Park Woo Jin, Park Ji Hoon apologize for hair-pulling video

Wanna One members Park Woo Jin and Park Ji Hoon have issued apologizes over a hair-pulling incident involving them inside an airplane.

Jan 17, 2018

Seo Kang Joon (left) and Lee Tae Hwan of 5Surprise, a group under Fantagio

Korean agencies association comments on Fantagio takeover

The association of Korean agencies has issued a statement regarding the corporate problem that has plagued Fantagio.

Jan 16, 2018

Wooyoung in an album concept photo released by JYP Entertainment

2PM's Wooyoung reveals he felt depression just like Jonghyun

2PM Wooyoung, who has made his solo comeback with an album, has revealed that he underwent depression similar to the late SHINee member Jonghyun.

Jan 16, 2018

(Clockwise from top left) Lee Dong Wook, Jeon So Mi, 5Surprise, Winner’s Mino and VIXX’s Leo

Korean stars come out to support Pyeongchang Olympics

More Korean stars have come out and participated in the torch relay in support of South Korea's hosting of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

Jan 15, 2018

2AM's Jo Kwon slams news report on his sexuality

Korean boy band 2AM member Jo Kwon is furious after a Korean media outlet published a report which raised question about his sexual orientation.

Jan 15, 2018

Ex-member Hoya says he was trapped in 'idol image' in Infinite

Hoya, who left Korean boy band Infinite last August for his solo career, said he could not voice his opinion while he was a member of the idol group.

Jan 12, 2018

BTS bags grand prize at 32nd Golden Disc Awards

BTS took home the "daesang," or grand prize, on the second day of the 32nd Golden Disc Awards held on January 11 at Ilsan Kintex in Goyang, South Korea.

Jan 12, 2018

BTS

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