“Red Balloon” Not Airing This Week To Ensure Better Production

“Red Balloon” is taking a break this week. On January 20, a source from the drama stated, “‘Red Balloon,’ which reached the halfway mark with Episode 10 on January 15, will take a break from airing for a week in order to ensure an improved and more complete quality of production.” Accordingly, Episodes 11 and […] The post “Red Balloon” Not Airing This Week To Ensure Better Production appeared first on Soompi
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THE BOYZ’s Ju Haknyeon Diagnosed With Flu + To Sit Out Upcoming Japan Fan Concert

THE BOYZ’s Ju Haknyeon will temporarily sit out group activities for health reasons. On January 20, THE BOYZ’s agency IST Entertainment released a statement on the group’s fan café to share an update on Ju Haknyeon’s health and announce his absence from their upcoming fan concert in Japan. Earlier this week on January 18, IST […] The post THE BOYZ’s Ju Haknyeon Diagnosed With Flu + To Sit Out Upcoming Japan Fan Concert appeared first on Soompi
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D1CE Officially Announces Disbandment

Group D1CE has officially disbanded. On January 20, the group’s agency D1CE Entertainment shared the following disbandment announcement on their fan café and Instagram: Hello. This is D1CE Entertainment. First, we’d like to sincerely thank the fans who have generously supported D1CE. We want to announce that the exclusive contracts between D1CE Entertainment and D1CE’s […] The post D1CE Officially Announces Disbandment appeared first on Soompi
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Watch: MONSTA X Takes 1st Win For “Beautiful Liar” On “Music Bank”; Performances By SF9, NewJeans, And More

The January 20 broadcast of “Music Bank” featured MONSTA X’s “Beautiful Liar” and SF9’s “Puzzle” as candidates for first place. MONSTA X took their first win for “Beautiful Liar” with 10,600 points over 6,356 points for “Puzzle.” This week’s performers include cignature, H1-KEY, HEEO, MONSTA X, SF9, woo!ah!, NewJeans, Moonbin&Sanha, Park Hyeon Seo, ILY:1, Espero, […] The post Watch: MONSTA X Takes 1st Win For “Beautiful Liar” On “Music Bank”; Performances By SF9, NewJeans, And More appeared first on Soompi
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Park Ju Hyun Watches Anxiously As Kim Young Dae Faces A Big Decision In “The Forbidden Marriage”

New stills previewing the final episodes of “The Forbidden Marriage” are teasing viewers with a sneak peek of the coming tension. Based on the web novel, MBC’s “The Forbidden Marriage” is a romance drama starring Kim Young Dae as King Yi Heon, who falls deep into despair after the death of his wife (played by […] The post Park Ju Hyun Watches Anxiously As Kim Young Dae Faces A Big Decision In “The Forbidden Marriage” appeared first on Soompi
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Kim Nam Gil Transforms Into A Slave-Turned-Bandit In Upcoming Historical Fiction Drama “Song Of The Bandits”

Netflix’s upcoming original drama “Song of the Bandits” has dropped its first still! “Song of the Bandits” is an action adventure set in 1920 where people throw a fierce punch of defiance to those who have chased them away from their homes in order to protect their land, family, and comrades. Through fictional characters, the history […] The post Kim Nam Gil Transforms Into A Slave-Turned-Bandit In Upcoming Historical Fiction Drama “Song Of The Bandits” appeared first on Soompi
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Kim Nam Gil Transforms Into A Slave-Turned-Bandit In Upcoming Fictional Historical Drama “Song Of The Bandits”

Netflix’s upcoming original drama “Song of the Bandits” has dropped its first still! “Song of the Bandits” is an action adventure set in 1920 where people throw a fierce punch of defiance to those who have chased them away from their homes in order to protect their land, family, and comrades. Through fictional characters, the history […] The post Kim Nam Gil Transforms Into A Slave-Turned-Bandit In Upcoming Fictional Historical Drama “Song Of The Bandits” appeared first on Soompi
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Kim Jung Hyun And Im Soo Hyang’s Romantic Chemistry Is Sweet And Salty In “Kokdu: Season Of Deity”

Excitement for “Kokdu: Season of Deity” continues to ramp up ahead of the drama’s premiere! MBC’s “Kokdu: Season of Deity” is a new fantasy romance which tells the story of a grim reaper named Kokdu (Kim Jung Hyun) who comes down to this world to punish humans every 99 years. When Kokdu meets Han Gye […] The post Kim Jung Hyun And Im Soo Hyang’s Romantic Chemistry Is Sweet And Salty In “Kokdu: Season Of Deity” appeared first on Soompi
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YG Entertainment Denies Reports Of Park Bo Gum Joining The Agency

YG Entertainment has denied that Park Bo Gum is signing with the company. On January 17, an industry representative reported that Park Bo Gum is joining YG Entertainment. The reports stated that the actor was influenced by Sean, who is a director of YG Entertainment, as they often go running and do volunteer work together. […] The post YG Entertainment Denies Reports Of Park Bo Gum Joining The Agency appeared first on Soompi
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Rowoon Kneels Down To Meet Jo Bo Ah In Upcoming Fantasy Romance Drama “Destined With You”

SF9’s Rowoon, Jo Bo Ah, Ha Jun, and Girl’s Day’s Yura are confirmed to star in the upcoming drama “Destined with You”! JTBC’s “Destined with You” is a fantasy romance which will tell the love story of a woman who obtains a forbidden book sealed 300 years ago and a man who becomes a victim […] The post Rowoon Kneels Down To Meet Jo Bo Ah In Upcoming Fantasy Romance Drama “Destined With You” appeared first on Soompi
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Park Seo Joon And Han So Hee Fight To Survive Against A Period Of Darkness In “Gyeongseong Creature”

Netflix’s “Gyeongseong Creature” is gearing up to premiere in 2023! Set in the dark times of Spring 1945, “Gyeongseong Creature” is a thriller about two young adults who face off against a creature born from human greed and fight for survival. It will be written by Kang Eun Kyung of the “Dr. Romantic” series and […] The post Park Seo Joon And Han So Hee Fight To Survive Against A Period Of Darkness In “Gyeongseong Creature” appeared first on Soompi
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Park So Dam Talks About Difficulties Filming “Phantom” Right Before Her Cancer Diagnosis, Her Recovery Status, And More

Park So Dam has spoken about her thyroid cancer diagnosis, surgery recovery, and current health status in a new interview! Ahead of the premiere of her new film “Phantom,” Park So Dam sat for an interview where she candidly talked about the health difficulties she endured during filming in late 2021, after which she was […] The post Park So Dam Talks About Difficulties Filming “Phantom” Right Before Her Cancer Diagnosis, Her Recovery Status, And More appeared first on Soompi
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LABOUM’s Haein Signs With New Agency

LABOUM member Haein has signed with a new agency! On January 16, R&D Company shared, “We signed an exclusive contract with Haein, who showcased diverse charms as [a member of] LABOUM. We plan on providing unsparing support so that she can present herself with not only music but also various other platforms. Please show her […] The post LABOUM’s Haein Signs With New Agency appeared first on Soompi
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TXT Announces First Batch Of Stops For World Tour “ACT : SWEET MIRAGE”

TXT is embarking on a new world tour! On January 16, the group announced their upcoming world tour “ACT : SWEET MIRAGE” along with 13 stops. TXT’s tour will begin in Seoul, Korea on March 25 and then continue across Asia throughout April. In May, they will take their tour to the United States. Check […] The post TXT Announces First Batch Of Stops For World Tour “ACT : SWEET MIRAGE” appeared first on Soompi
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“Agency,” “Red Balloon,” And “Crash Course In Romance” All Reach Their Highest Ratings Yet

Four dramas soared to new all-time highs in viewership last night! On January 15, JTBC’s new drama “Agency” successfully continued its streak of seeing its ratings rise with every episode. According to Nielsen Korea, the fourth episode of the new series jumped to an average nationwide rating of 8.9 percent. Meanwhile, TV Chosun’s “Red Balloon” […] The post “Agency,” “Red Balloon,” And “Crash Course In Romance” All Reach Their Highest Ratings Yet appeared first on Soompi
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SF9 Achieves Highest 1st-Week Sales Of Their Career With “THE PIECE OF9”

SF9 is soaring to new heights with their latest comeback! Last week, SF9 made their highly-anticipated return with their 12th mini album “THE PIECE OF9” and its catchy title track “Puzzle.” Hanteo Chart has now reported that the group earned the highest first-week sales of their career to date with the new mini album. According […] The post SF9 Achieves Highest 1st-Week Sales Of Their Career With “THE PIECE OF9” appeared first on Soompi
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Jessica Shows Support For BLACKPINK’s Jennie At Their Hong Kong Concert

The friendship between former Girls’ Generation member Jessica and BLACKPINK’s Jennie is still going strong! On the evening of January 15, Jessica revealed on Instagram Stories that she had attended BLACKPINK’s “BORN PINK” concert in Hong Kong to show her support for Jennie. Posting a video of Jennie’s solo performance, Jessica tagged the BLACKPINK member […] The post Jessica Shows Support For BLACKPINK’s Jennie At Their Hong Kong Concert appeared first on Soompi
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QUIZ: Which Recent K-Pop Hit Will Be The Theme Of Your 2023?

Every new year reflects a new beginning, fresh resolutions, and brave ambitions. Each person is approaching 2023 the way they see fit: some plan and project the whole year, while others take it one step at a time and make changes along the way. Then there is a third (but not a minority) party who […] The post QUIZ: Which Recent K-Pop Hit Will Be The Theme Of Your 2023? appeared first on Soompi
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January Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual girl group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 579 girl group members, using big data collected from December 15, 2022 to January 15, 2023. NewJeans’ Minji topped […] The post January Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced appeared first on Soompi
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ATEEZ, BTS, NCT 127, TWICE, ITZY, ENHYPEN, And NewJeans Claim Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart

Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on January 14! ATEEZ’s new single album “SPIN OFF : FROM THE WITNESS” debuted at No. 1 on this week’s chart, in addition to becoming the group’s second consecutive album to enter the top 10 of the Billboard 200. “SPIN OFF : FROM THE […] The post ATEEZ, BTS, NCT 127, TWICE, ITZY, ENHYPEN, And NewJeans Claim Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart appeared first on Soompi
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