A Seoul court found a male K-pop artist guilty of sexually molesting a fellow group member. In a decision on May 29, the Seoul Central District Court sentenced the unidentified K-pop idol, 25, to two years and six months in prison suspended for three years. He was also ordered to complete an...
Debuting last August 25, 2016 with the single "Chewing Gum" and a lineup of seven members Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle and Jisung, NCT Dream is the third sub-unit of South Korean boy band NCT. In late 2018, the group's leader Mark graduated from NCT Dream but returned in 2020 when...
Two members of K-pop boy band WEi were injured in a car accident in South Korea on Nov. 24. OUI Entertainment announced that WEi members Kim Donghan and Kang Seok-hwa figured in an accident as they were on their way to a schedule. K-pop boy band WEi (Instagram) WEi members Kim Donghan and Kang...
By RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA South Korean boyband Seventeen held a two-night concert in Manila last October 8 and 9, 2022 as part of their “Be The Sun” world tour. Frequent visitors since 2016, the highly-talented idol group continues to mesmerize their Filipino fans, whom they endearingly call...
Liza Soberano made fans giddy posting on social media a photo of her with Momoland’s Nancy McDonnie. The actress uploaded the photo on Instagram along with others taken during her recent South Korean sojourn. She captioned it simply, “Korea dump pt. 2”...
Many K-pop idols lived completely different lives before making a name in the Korean entertainment industry. Some of them have always dreamed of becoming an artist, while others discovered their calling as a musician when the opportunity presented itself. The latter is true for the two members of...
BTS, NCT Dream, Omega X and GOT7 led the weekly album chart in South Korea. According to Hanteo Chart, BTS’ “Proof” grabbed the No. 1 spot on Hanteo’s weekly album chart for the period June 13 to 19 with total sales of 571,414 copies. (Clockwise from top left) BTS, NCT Dream, Omega X and...
A 17-year-old Korean who lived in the Philippines for more than 10 years will be making his debut in an upcoming K-pop group. Won Bin has been selected to replace a member of K-pop boy band ATBO who was removed from the group due to allegations of school violence. Won Bin (left) will replace Yang...
Eleven-member K-pop boy band Omega X made their comeback on June 15 with the release of their first studio album. Omega X, managed by Spire Entertainment, is composed of Jaehan, Hwichan, Sebin, Hangyeom, Taedon, Xen, Jehyun, Kevin, Junghoon, Hyuk and Yechan. Omega X (Spire Entertainment) The cover...
A member of an upcoming K-pop boy band was removed from the after he was accused of school violence. Yang Donghwa, 18, was supposed to debut in the seven-member K-pop group ATBO, which stands for “At the Beginning of Originality,” in the second half of the year. Yang Donghwa was removed from...
Korean artists NCT Dream, SHINee’s Key, WEi and Alice brought joy to fans as they performed at the “Begin Again: K-pop Edition” concert held on May 29 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. After more than two years since the pandemic, concerts have been allowed in the country and Pinoy fans were...
The agency of K-pop boy band Golden Child has denied a report that member Tag (real name Son Young Taek), 24, is in critical condition in a hospital. On May 18, Korean media outlet Kukmin Ilbo reported that Tag is in critical condition due to acute liver failure. K-pop group Golden Child member Tag...
