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Taiwanese Influencer Apologizes for Grabbing IU at Gucci Event

Molly Chiang has issued an apology for her recent behavior at a fashion event. The Taiwanese influencer apologized after experiencing backlash over her rough treatment of IU.

Taiwanese Blogger Molly Chiang Apologizes To IU For Rough Behavior At Fashion Event

On May 16, Vogue Taiwan posted a video of Molly Chiang roughly grabbing South Korean superstar IU at the Gucci Cruise 2024 fashion show. Although the clip was deleted, netizens had already seen it and began criticizing the Taiwanese influencer.

Molly Chiang has since addressed the controversy. She shared an apology on Instagram for the way she treated IU at the fashion event.

“I want to sincerely apologize for this,” Chiang wrote. “I’m so sorry. I’m sorry for the fans who support me, and I’m again sorry for disappointing them.”

Chiang further explained that she had sent the apology to IU.

“With the help of a friend who speaks Korean, I translated the apology to IU,” the Taiwanese blogger wrote. “I sent it to IU’s agency along with the English version.”

She added, “My action was not appropriate. I should have been more careful, as everyone comes with a different personality, individuality, and culture.”

Chiang concluded, “I brought this controversy on myself. I’ve learned that I shouldn’t touch people I don’t know. I will make sure to correct this behavior.”

In related news, the people who have worked with IU are defending the “Dream” actress in the face of plagiarism allegations. Mystic Story president Jo Young Chul, who produced IU’s early albums, pointed out that the plagiarism claims have no clear basis.

“While I’ve monitored all the songs that continue to claim plagiarism on YouTube and were recently accused, I was unable to discover any suspicion of plagiarism,” Jo wrote.

On May 10, a Korean citizen filed a lawsuit alleging that IU plagiarized the works of other artists. The suit claimed that the “Blueming” singer had plagiarized a total of six songs. Since then, IU’s agency EDAM Entertainment has denied the allegations and the company is planning to pursue legal action.

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GOT7’s BamBam Worries About Losing Instagram Followers

BamBam is undoubtedly one of the most famous idols right now. Still, he worries about what’s happening on social media. The GOT7 rapper recently noticed that he is losing followers on Instagram and immediately asked AHGASEs about the situation. Luckily, fans were quick to explain the shocking trend to the “Ribbon” singer.

BamBam Wonders Why People Are Unfollowing Him On Instagram

BamBam recently took to Twitter to ask his followers an important question. “Why do people keep unfollowing my IG?” he asked, adding a sad face emoji.

AHGASEs were quick to assure the GOT7 rapper. Fans told BamBam that they will always support him in all of his projects. They also pointed out that inactive accounts may have been deleted by Instagram.

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But why is BamBam losing followers on Instagram in the first place? One Twitter user revealed that the platform is currently deleting spam and inactive accounts. Instagram is also becoming more strict with bots and deleting bot accounts as of late.

Although BamBam is the only one who has noticed he is being unfollowed, other users are also losing followers due to deleted accounts. Luckily, this means that BamBam’s real supporters have never abandoned him. He currently has 17.5 million followers on Instagram.

BamBam recently gave AHGASEs an awesome treat by confirming he and fellow GOT7 member Mark got matching tattoos. The “Sour & Sweet” singer shared a photo of himself and Mark Tuan showing off their “7” tattoos on their backs.

The tattoos also tease that the other GOT7 members might get it as well. However, JB, Jinyoung, Jackson, Youngjae, and Yugyeom have yet to reveal their own “7” tattoos.

In related news, BamBam recently wrapped up the first season of his YouTube talk show “Bam House”. The final episode featured (G)I-DLE member Minnie who shared her hilarious first impression of the GOT7 member.

“Bam House” is reportedly set for a second season which will air when BamBam moves to a new house.

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GOT7’s BamBam & (G)I-DLE’s Minnie Reminisce First Meeting Through BLACKPINK’s Lisa

BamBam and Minnie have once again proven their remarkable friendship. The GOT7 member invited the (G)I-DLE main vocalist to a “Bam House” episode to chat about their first meeting. Interestingly, the idols’ first interaction involved Thai superstar BLACKPINK’s Lisa!

BamBam Welcomes Minnie For Final Episode of ‘Bam House’

In the latest episode of “Bam House”, BamBam welcomed Minnie who arrived with cake and a gift for the GOT7 rapper’s birthday. The (G)I-DLE singer was happy to be the guest for the show’s final episode. She also pointed out that she hasn’t visited the “Ribbon” singer’s house since Lunar New Year in 2022.

BamBam couldn’t remember Minnie’s last visit but he asked if she recalled their first meeting. “Wasn’t it at KCON?” she wondered, but he said that was incorrect.

“No, no. It was when you didn’t have bangs,” BamBam said. He then pointed out that BLACKPINK’s Lisa was present during the interaction.

“Lisa asked me if I knew who you were, and I said I did,” he stated.

Minnie then remembered the moment. “That must have been when I went bowling with Lisa. Did we meet up with you after bowling? That was the year I debuted.”

BamBam pointed out, “I thought I knew you since before your debut, but it turns out, that’s not the case.”

Although there is some confusion about how they first met, Minnie clearly remembers her first impression of BamBam. She revealed that she had seen the rapper before her debut because of the vicinity of their dorms.

“Before I debuted, we lived in a dorm that was across the street from GOT7’s dorm,” Minnie revealed. “One day, I was on my way to the company, and I saw you walking in front of me,” she said to BamBam.

“You were wearing very pointy boots and super skinny jeans. In my head, I thought, ‘Why is he so thin?’. That was my first impression of him,” Minnie said.

“Bam House” is expected to get a second season when BamBam moves to a new house. (G)I-DLE is currently promoting their sixth mini album ‘I Feel’ with the title track “Queencard”.

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STRAY KIDS’ Bang Chan Apologizes For Controversial Live Stream Comments

Bang Chan finally clarified his comments in a recent broadcast of “Chan’s Room”. The STRAY KIDS leader apologized after his controversial comments during the live stream caused a backlash against a certain group.

Bang Chan Criticizes Younger People For Not Bowing To Their Seniors

Earlier this week, Bang Chan discussed the topic of manners and bowing in his weekly live stream “Chan’s Room”. The STRAY KIDS rapper pointed out that he was concerned about the generational differences in basic etiquette. Christopher Bang stated that he felt that younger people were not bowing as often as they should which is a sign of disrespect.

Bang Chan did not specify anyone in his comments. However, people quickly deduced that the rapper was targeting rookie girl group IVE. While STAYs defended the STRAY KIDS leader by claiming he was disrespected by the younger idols, IVE fans fought back for the group.

Bang Chan Issues An Apology For Controversial Comments

Chris Bang quickly addressed the issue by posting an apology on the official STRAY KIDS Instagram account.

“Hello, this is Bang Chan from Stray Kids,” he wrote. “I apologize for the offense caused by the comments I made during a recent live broadcast.”

He continued, “I thought about the impact my words and behavior can have on others, and have deeply reflected on myself. I would like to mention that it was not my intention to specify a certain artist, and that my comments had nothing to do with the artist being mentioned currently.”

Bang Chan added, “I would like to express my deepest apologies to the artist who has been hurt by my careless words. I sincerely apologize.”

“I will be more cautious of what I say in order to ensure this does not happen again. Once again, I sincerely apologize,” he concluded.

BangChan is currently preparing for STRAY KIDS’ next comeback in June. The group will release their third studio album ‘5-Star’ on June 2, 2023. STRAY KIDS will also headline the Lollapalooza music festival in Paris. They will be the first K-pop artist to headline the French music festival on July 21, 2023.

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Former NU’EST Member Ren Announces Solo Debut Album

Ren is ready for his first solo album. The former NU’EST member confirmed he is currently working on a new album for a June release.

Former NU’EST Singer Ren Confirms Solo Debut Album Dropping In June

News1 broke the news revealing that Ren is preparing for his first solo album. His agency Big Planet Made has since addressed the report and confirmed the former NU’EST member’s plans.

“Ren (Choi Min-gi) is preparing for his first solo album with the aim of releasing [the album] in June. Please show lots of anticipation as Ren takes on a new challenge,” the statement read.

This is awesome news for fans who have been waiting for Ren to return with new music. It will also be his first solo album since his debut with NU’EST in 2012.

Ren debuted with NU’EST in March 2012. In 2017, he participated in the Mnet survival show “Produce 101” Season 2 to become a member of WANNA ONE. However, he was eliminated in the final episode and returned to Pledis Entertainment and became part of the subunit NU’EST W.

Choi Min Ki has also established himself as a talented actor, appearing in TV shows like “Jeon Woo-chi”, “Something Family” Season 2, and “Coffee Society”. He would also star in theatrical musicals like “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” and “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”.

In 2022, Ren decided not to renew his contract with Pledis Entertainment and left the agency along with Aron and JR. This led to the disbandment of NU’EST after 10 years as a group. Choi Min Ki later signed with Big Planet Made.

For now, the details about Ren’s solo album have not yet been revealed. However, Big Planet Made is expected to drop new information soon. In the meantime, Choi Min Ki is set to appear in the upcoming TV show “I Have Waited a Long Time for You” which premieres in the summer of 2023.

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V and Jennie Dating? HYBE and YG Address Viral Paris Date Video

The video showing V and Jennie taking a romantic stroll in Paris has gone viral and it finally reached the artist’s agencies. HYBE and YG Entertainment have addressed the viral video of the BTS member and BLACKPINK singer.

V and Jennie Go On Romantic Paris Date In New Viral Video

On May 18, a grainy video was shared on social media. It shows two people holding hands while taking a walk along the River Seine in Paris. According to the photographer, the couple in the video are actually BTS’s V and BLACKPINK member Jennie.

An update from the photographer, who was revealed to be Amar Taoualit, explains that the video was taken on May 15. He claims that he delayed releasing the video for V and Jennie’s safety. Moreover, the French photographer shared more videos of the couple.

HYBE and YG Entertainment have since addressed the viral video. Both agencies commented that “It is difficult to check [regarding this matter].” The companies pointed out that “they are unable to confirm due to the artists’ privacy.”

This is not the first time that V and Jennie became the subject of dating rumors. There have been several photos shared on social media showing the BTS singer and BLACKPINK member together. Although the images were fan-made, the speculations have persisted for several years.

Most recently, Kim Taehyung and Jennie Kim were caught up in a dating rumor in May 2022. YG Entertainment had previously addressed the speculations by stating “We have nothing to say [regarding this matter].”

V’s most recent project was the reality cooking show “Jinny’s Kitchen” which also starred fellow Wooga Squad members Park Seo Joon and Choi Woo Shik. BTS also dropped their new single “The Planet” which serves as the opening theme for the animated show “Bastions”.

Jennie recently announced JENNIE for Calvin Klein, a limited-edition capsule collection personally curated by the BLACKPINK member. She is confirmed to attend the 76th Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of her HBO series “The Idol” on May 22, 2023.

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BLACKPINK’s Rosé Shares Secrets in Being A Successful Idol

Rosé certainly knows what it means to be a true idol. The BLACKPINK member shared her secrets to being a successful performer who can sing and dance. Roseanne Park also discussed the girl group’s preparations as the first Korean act to headline Coachella 2023.

Rosé Reveals How She Became A Successful Idol

Rosé recently posed for Elle Korea and the “Gone” singer spoke about the importance of being a great idol. In the interview, Park Chaeyoung shared how she commands a strong stage presence with every performance. Rose revealed that she transforms into a different person when she is on stage.

“I feel more bold than usual [when I am on stage],” she said. “I feel like I have become a strong and cool hero in a movie. Sometimes it’s fun to become a new character that’s not me.”

Rosé also shared her secret to having a solid voice as an idol.

“Practice is important, but I think I sing better when I believe in myself and feel confident,” she said.

Rose certainly showed off her bold stage presence and strong voice during Coachella 2023 when BLACKPINK became the first South Korean act to headline the music festival. She also opened up about her initial reaction to being asked to perform at Coachella.

“When I first heard the news, I was so happy that I couldn’t speak,” Rosé said. “It was very meaningful for us and for the fans.”

She added, “There were some nervous moments as we were preparing for the show, but the more we prepared, the more we were motivated to do better.”

Finally, Rose discussed her plans for the future.

“We will be wrapping up our second world tour this year, and I want to do it while having fun so that I can remember these moments better in the future,” she said.

Rosé recently attended the 76th Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of the Japanese film “Monster”. Fellow BLACKPINK member Jennie will also attend the film festival in support of the premiere of her HBO series “The Idol” on May 22, 2023.

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Former I.O.I Member Lim Na Young Leaves Sublime Artist Agency

Lim Na Young has parted ways with her long-time agency. The former I.O.I member officially departed from Sublime Artist Agency, the company that represented her for four years.

Lim Na Young Ends Contract With Sublime

Sublime Artist Agency confirmed Lim Nayoung’s departure in a statement. “Our exclusive contract with Lim Na Young has come to an end,” the statement read. The company also revealed that there was a discussion about a possible renewal. However, both parties mutually agreed to part ways.

“After sharing a careful conversation with Lim Na Young, we have come to an agreement to end our contract here,” it read.

Sublime further expressed their support for the former PRISTIN singer.

“We would like to express our gratitude to Lim Na-young who has been with us as our company artist and to the fans who have shown her a lot of love. We sincerely support her in her future endeavors as she is about to make a new start,” the statement read.

Lim Nayoung got her start as a participant on the Mnet survival show “Produce 101” where she finished in tenth place. She later debuted as a member of I.O.I in 2016. After I.O.I’s disbandment, Na Young returned to Pledis Entertainment and debuted in the girl group PRISTIN in 2017.

When PRISTIN disbanded in 2019, Lim Nayoung left Pledis and signed with Sublime Artist Agency. Since then, she has led a successful acting career, appearing in shows like “Flower of Evil”, “Summer Guys”, and “Imitation”. Lim Na Young is currently working on the film “4:44 Seconds”.

Sublime Confirms Jinni’s Joint Management

Although Sublime Artist Agency lost a talented artist, the company recently gained a promising one. It was previously reported that former NMIXX member Jinni signed a contract with UAP (United Artist Production). Sublime will carry out management duties through their MOU (Memorandum Of Understanding). 

“We plan to give our unsparing support to UAP artist Jinni’s global activities so that she can fully display her wide array of hidden potential, and we are delighted to be able to work together,” their statement read.

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Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 Star Kim Bum Reveals Favorite K-Pop Girl Group

Kim Bum admits he listens to K-pop. The “Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938” star just declared his love for a rookie girl group.

Kim Bum Confirms His Love For Popular Rookie Girl Group

Kim Sang-beom recently appeared as a guest on the show “The K-Star Next Door”. His “Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938” co-star Lee Dong Wook also sat for an interview with host Jonathan.

Lee Dong Wook and the host poked fun at Kim Sang-bum for several reasons, including the number of selfies he posts on social media. But when asked about his thoughts on his labelmates, the “Law School” chose to be honest.

Jonathan mentioned that Kim Sang-bum is the first actor to sign with Starship Entertainment through its sub-label KINGKONG by Starship. The host then asked what the “Padam Padam” star thought of Starship Entertainment’s rookie girl group IVE.

“I love IVE so much,” Kim Sang-bum admitted.

IVE debuted in December 2021 with the single EP ‘Eleven’. Since their debut, Gaeul, Yujin, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz and Leeseo have gained popularity with the 2022 single “Love Dive”. The idol group is currently promoting their Japanese single “Wave” without Rei who is on temporary hiatus.

IVE is not the only girl group that Kim Bum listens to. When asked for a song recommendation, he immediately suggested “Rewind” by TWICE.

For his part, Lee Dong Wook admitted he prefers a third-generation girl group. Lee’s song recommendation is “something cute and bright” and he suggested Red Velvet‘s “Sunny Afternoon”.

Kim Bum is not the only Starship Entertainment artist connected with “Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938”. The show’s original soundtrack song “Full Moon” is performed by MONSTA X’s main vocalist Kihyun.

“Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938” is the second season of the wildly successful 2020 series. It follows Lee Dong Wook’s Lee Yeon as he is transported to the year 1938 during the Japanese Occupation of Korea.

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WEi Cancels Latin America Concert Dates of ‘PASSION’ World Tour

WEi will not be performing in Latin America this year. The idol group announced the cancellation of the Latin American leg of their ‘PASSION’ World Tour.

WEi Announces Cancellation of Latin American Leg of ‘PASSION’ World Tour

OUI Entertainment officially announced that WEi will not move forward with the Latin American leg of their ‘PASSION’ world tour. The agency explained that there were issues with local concert promotion company MC Entertainment, forcing the cancellation.

“Please be informed that ‘WEi 2ND WORLD TOUR IN LATIN AMERICA CONCERT’ has been cancelled except for the Mexico City concert scheduled on June 4, 2023,” the statement read.

The agency also shared details about the issues with MC Entertainment.

“We requested visa issuance and other matters that had to be checked in advance to ensure smooth performance,” the statement continued. “Nevertheless, we were told to proceed with the concert without issuing a proper visa and to perform in an open-air venue. Furthermore, some of the notices were not negotiated with OUI Entertainment before uploading.”

“Although we tried to proceed with the performance through continuous consultation, we have judged that it would be difficult to proceed with MC Entertainment for this tour,” it continued.

The list of cancelled tour stops is as follows:

  • MEXICO, MERIDA
  • MEXICO, MONTERREY
  • EL SALVADOR, SAN SALVADOR
  • COSTA RICA, SAN JOSE
  • BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA, CARACAS
  • PUERTO RICO, CAGUAS

OUI Entertainment also stated that refund requests for the aforementioned concerts should be addressed to MC Entertainment. “We sincerely apologize to fans who have been looking forward to the concert,” the statement concluded.

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The Latin America leg of the ‘PASSION’ world tour was originally scheduled to begin next month.

WEi is currently preparing for the European and North American leg of their second world tour. Daehyeon, Donghan, Yongha, Yohan, Seokhwa, and Junseo are still set to perform in Mexico City on June 4, 2023.

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