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SM Entertainment Addresses Concerns Over SHINee Fan Meeting Venue

SM Entertainment has finally addressed fan concerns about an upcoming event. The agency issued a statement explaining the decision about the venue of SHINee’s 15th-anniversary fan meeting. In addition, the company announced that the event will be postponed to a later date. This way, they will be able to find a better venue for SHINee and SHAWOLs.

SM Entertainment Reacts To SHAWOLs Complaints About SHINee Fan Meeting Venue

It was previously announced that SHINee’s 15th-anniversary fan meeting ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY: Piece of SHINE’ will be held at the Ilsan Korea International Exhibition Center [KINTEX]. However, the news was met with outrage as fans complained about the seating arrangements in the venue.

SM Entertainment finally addressed the issue in a statement released on May 1. The agency explained they chose the venue due to capacity and availability on a weekend. The company further stated that they are discussing seating plans to avoid obstructing the view of some fans.

Despite the statement, fans continued to express their disapproval. SM Entertainment finally decided to issue a new announcement in an effort to please SHAWOLs.

“We sincerely apologize for causing concern to fans ahead of the 15th anniversary of SHINee and SHINee World,” the agency said. They then confirmed that the 2023 SHINee Fanmeeting ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY: Piece of SHINE’ will be postponed. The event was originally scheduled for May 27, 2023.

SM continued, “We are waiting for an answer after confirming the new location. We will inform you as soon as the venue and detailed schedule are decided.”

SHINee recently reunited for the first time since Taemin’s military discharge. ONEW snapped a hilarious photo of the reunion which was shared on the group’s official Twitter account.

SHINEE has not yet announced their next comeback as a full group. However, an update could be dropped at the ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY: Piece of SHINE’ fan meeting.

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BLACKPINK’s Jennie Poses With Song Hye Kyo at 2023 Met Gala

Jennie is in good company at the 2023 Met Gala! The BLACKPINK member snapped a stunning selfie with “The Glory” star Song Hye Kyo. The “Solo” singer also shared Rosé’s advice for attending the biggest fashion event of the year.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Song Hye Kyo Take A Gorgeous Met Gala Selfie

The theme of the 2023 Met Gala is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”, and is a tribute to the former creative director of Chanel. Jennie is the house ambassador for the luxury brand and the invitation was inevitable. The BLACKPINK member represented the brand by wearing a vintage Chanel minidress from the 1990 Fall/Winter collection.

Jennie wasn’t the only South Korean celebrity at Met Gala 2023. Song Hye Kyo was also in attendance and the two decided to give fans a treat by taking a breathtaking selfie together. Vogue Korea shared the photo on Instagram which immediately had people swooning.

During an interview with Vogue, Jennie gushed about her vintage dress confirming it is based on Karl Lagerfeld’s original design.

“I’m wearing Chanel from the ’90s,” she said. “I’m so lucky to have the Chanel team recreate this look from the ’90s, the one that Karl did. So I’m just, like, so happy!

Jennie also revealed that Rosé had great advice for her appearance at the event. The BLACKPINK member, who attended the Met Gala in 2022, reportedly told her to enjoy herself!

“Rosé, she was here last year, and she told me, ‘Just have fun,’ so that’s the plan for today. I’m going to go have fun!” Jennie said with a smile.

Jennie is currently on the road with BLACKPINK for their BORN PINK World Tour. The group recently announced encore shows in North America.

Song Hye Kyo attended the 2023 Met Gala as Fendi’s brand ambassador. She recently won the Best Actress Award at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards for her performance in “The Glory”.

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ATEEZ Announces Asia Leg Of 3rd World Tour

ATEEZ is returning to Asia this year. The idol group has just revealed the dates, cities and venues of the Asian leg of their third world tour ‘THE FELLOWSHIP: BREAK THE WALL’.

ATEEZ Confirms ‘THE FELLOWSHIP: BREAK THE WALL’ Asian Leg Dates and Venues

The official ATEEZ Twitter account dropped a new poster for the group’s latest world tour. The poster confirms ‘THE FELLOWSHIP: BREAK THE WALL’ will include dates in Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, and Manila.

The Asia leg of ATEEZ’s third world tour will start on July 8 at Hall 1 of the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. Confirmed cities and dates include Hong Kong at Hall 10 of the AsiaWorld Expo on July 15 and a show at Hall 8 of the Bangkok Impact Exhibition Center on August 5. The group will also perform at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on September 9, and in Manila’s Araneta Coliseum on September 16, 2023.

For now, these are the only dates confirmed in Asia. However, ATEEZ is expected to add more dates and cities in the future. Stay tuned for more updates on this story.

ATEEZ recently performed two encore shows in Seoul where ATINYs found a hint about the group’s next comeback. There were special banners with QR codes posted outside the venue. When scanned, it reveals a mysterious ‘WANTED’ poster featuring the ATEEZ members.

The poster is believed to be a teaser for ATEEZ’s next comeback which is reported to be in June. However, the group and their agency KQ Entertainment have not yet officially announce the comeback. Nevertheless, people are looking forward to an update this month.

ATEEZ debuted in October 2018 with the EP ‘Treasure EP.1: All to Zero’ and the debut song “Pirate King”. Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung and Jongho have since released nine EPs, one studio album and one single album in the Korean language. They also produced two single albums, three EPs and two studio albums in Japanese.

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‘Suchwita’ Host Suga Calls SEVENTEEN’s Woozi His Younger Brother

It finally happened! BTS’ Suga and SEVENTEEN’s Woozi got together for the latest episode of “Suchwita” to beat the doppelganger allegations. Lee Jihoon impressed Min Yoongi so much that the “Haegeum” rapper called him his “younger brother.”

Suga Meets ‘Younger Brother’ Woozi in ‘Suchwita’ Episode 10

In “Suchwita” Episode 10, Suga hyped up the arrival of his next guest. The BTS rapper claimed that “so many people are looking forward to seeing this two-shot.” This is a reference to the similarities between him and Woozi, who shares similar features and is also a gifted producer like Suga.

When Woozi arrived, he presented Suga with gifts and they immediately addressed the elephant in the room. Suga revealed that fellow BTS member RM had brought up a common belief about doppelgangers and worried about their meeting.

“My members kept asking me who the next guest on ‘Suchwita’ was so when I told them it was you, Woozi, RM said ‘Won’t you die if you two meet?’ I asked why, and he said ‘You two are doppelgangers, aren’t you?’” Suga said.

Min Yoongi also admitted to playing up the similarities between him and Woozi. He confirmed he had their hair styled similarly for the “Haegeum” TikTok challenge video they did together.

It was immediately clear that the two had a great connection. Suga pointed out that Woozi feels like family to him.

“Although I don’t have a younger brother, he’s like a younger brother. I feel like I’m looking into a mirror. I can see myself in you when I was around 16 or 17,” Suga said.

Woozi quickly agreed, saying, Suga “feels like an older brother too.” Needless to say, ARMYs and CARATs are already looking forward to a possible collaboration between the two.

The latest episode of “Suchwita” is out now. Suga is currently on the road for his first world tour the ‘Suga Agust D Tour’. Meanwhile, Woozi is promoting SEVENTEEN’s new album ‘FML’.

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FIFA President Says Jungkook’s Performance Was Best World Cup Opening Ceremony Ever

BTS’ Jungkook continues to impress Gianni Infantino. The FIFA president has once again expressed his admiration for the “Dreamers” singer. Infantino claims that Jungkook’s performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup is the best opening ceremony ever.

Jungkook Praised By FIFA President Gianni Infantino For ‘Best Opening Ceremony’

Gianni Infantino recently posted about the 2022 FIFA World Cup, celebrating the event’s success back in December. In his post, the president of the sports federation reminisced about announcing the World Cup’s opening. Infantino also shared memorable images from the event including a photo of Jungkook performing during the opening ceremony.

“Five months ago today, I had the privilege of announcing the opening of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar and what a great spectacle it turned out to be!” Infantino wrote. He added, “The BEST opening ceremony was followed by the BEST FIFA World Cup ever!”

Jungkook wrote the song “Dreamers” for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He released the song ahead of the event before performing the single with Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi at the opening ceremony. The BTS maknae is the first South Korean artist to sing an official theme for the World Cup and perform at an opening ceremony at the same time. The opening ceremony also featured appearances from veteran actor Morgan Freeman and Qatari YouTuber Ghanim Al-Muftah.

This isn’t the first time that Gianni Infantino has praised Jungkook’s performance at the World Cup. In December 2022, the FIFA president called the “Left and Right” singer “incredible” and claimed his performance was “truly remarkable.”

Jeon Jungkook has been busy since his performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony last year. He was recently announced as the new global ambassador for American fashion house Calvin Klein. The BTS maknae is actively promoting the brand and appears in the current campaigns for Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear.

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APINK Assures PANDAs With Handwritten Letters About Group’s Future

The members of APINK are always thinking about their fans. Chorong, Bomi, Eunji, Namjoo, and Hayoung each wrote sweet letters to assure PANDAs about the group’s future.

The past few days have been a whirlwind for PANDAs as Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung left IST Entertainment. The APINK members soon signed with Choi Creative Lab while Eunji chose to stay with their original agency.

APINK Members Pen Assuring Letters to PANDAs

Despite the change of agency, the members made it clear that APINK will continue to work together as a group. The idols shared handwritten letters on the group’s fan cafe, each assuring PANDAs about the future.

“Our PANDAs, don’t fall sick, have your meals on time and wait just a while more! In future, we’ll still be Apink! In future, I’ll still be Apink’s leader Chorongie!” Chorong wrote.

“Although it’s a little scary and feels surreal to bid farewell to the staff who have been with us for the past long 12 years, I hope you’ll still support the new side of us when we go to a new place and adjust slowly!” Bomi wrote. “Our PANDAS will also walk together with us, right? Let’s spend even more time together and be even, even happier in future!”

“You know that we’re good at keeping promises right? That’s why. Don’t worry and you just have to be a PANDA in future will do,” Eunji wrote. “There won’t be any upsetting matters. The members will go live in a bit! We’ll talk more then!”

“Our PANDAs must have been shocked right..? Sorry for causing you to worry!” Namjoo wrote. “But I really, honestly wanted to quickly tell you that the fact that us ‘Apink’ will not change.”

Finally, maknae Hayoung wrote a hopeful message. “We will show you more sides of us, instead of using words so let’s make even more memories! Together!! Thank you, and I love you.”

APINK recently dropped their tenth EP ‘SELF’ and will continue to promote their new single “D N D”.

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ASTRO Fans Believe Moon Bin is Watching Over Cha Eun Woo In Recent Schedule

Cha Eun Woo has gone back to work despite the recent passing of fellow ASTRO member Moon Bin. However, it looks like Moonbin is assuring his hyung amidst the difficult situation. AROHAs believe that a sweet miracle at Eunwoo’s recent schedule was a sign from the late idol.

ASTRO Fans Spot ‘Sweet Miracle’ At Cha Eun Woo’s Thai Event

It was previously confirmed that Cha Eun Woo will participate in ‘KonnecThai’, a cultural event set in Thailand aimed at bridging the country with South Korea through music. This was decided by Eunwoo and his agency FANTAGIO. It is believed that the “True Beauty” actor wanted to stay busy to avoid feeling sad over Moonbin’s passing.

On April 29, Cha Eun Woo finally made his first public appearance since the tragedy. ASTRO fans who attended the event immediately noticed several dandelion seeds floating around the location. It didn’t take long for AROHAs to see this as a sign from Moonbin.

The Significance of Moon Bin’s Dandelion Seeds

Moon Bin passed away on April 19, 2023. His last post on ASTRO’s Twitter account featured a photo of dandelion and a hopeful message.

“AROHA, it’s dandelion flower seeds. Dandelion flower seeds~ ride the wind and spread far and wide!” Moon Bin wrote.

He added in a second tweet, “Gently go and tickle the people who are precious to me, letting them know that Spring has come.”

Cha Eun Woo’s Heartbreaking Letter To Moonbin

Cha Eun Woo was overseas when Moon Bin passed away. However, he immediately flew back home to attend the “Mermaid Prince” actor’s funeral. Eunwoo also wrote an emotional letter for Moonbin which he left on his dongsaeng‘s memorial space.

“Bin-ah. I really miss you tonight. You bad friend. I couldn’t sleep so Sanha and I came by on a little walk. Are you getting some good sleep? All of those things I used to do with you, the most ordinary things, the most trivial things, I miss it all so much and I regret it all so much…” he wrote.

“In your moon world, be some hundred times happier. Everything you left behind, I’ll take care of it and shoulder it in your place, so don’t worry too much. You worked hard. I love you and I’m sorry, my friend,” Cha Eun Woo concluded.

Moonbin’s memorial space will be moved to the FANTAGIO building’s rooftop and will be open for visitation until June 2023.

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ENHYPEN’s Jungwon Accidentally References STRAY KIDS’ Changbin

Jungwon is proving yet again that he is a funny guy. The ENHYPEN leader made a joke in a recent interview that had everyone laughing. After all, it was an unintentional reference to fellow funny guy STRAY KIDS rapper Changbin.

ENHYPEN Leader Jungwon Unintentionally Channels STRAY KIDS’ Changbin In Latest Interview

Yang Jungwon recently joined fellow ENHYPEN members Heeseung and Sunghoon as guests in “The K-Star Next Door”. During the interview, the idols were clearly at ease while talking to host Jonathan.

Interestingly, Jungwon may have been a little too comfortable about being on the show. When his mic needed to be fixed, the ENHYPEN leader declared, “I need to go to the bathroom.”

The statement itself was hilarious enough for everyone but it also brought back memories for Jonathan. The host immediately remembered STRAY KIDS’ Changbin saying the same thing during their interview.

Luckily, Jonathan didn’t miss a beat. He had an equally hilarious solution for ENHYPEN’s problem. “Let’s put on diapers from now on. You need to tell them when you cast them,” the host told the staff, making the idols laugh.

The bathroom situation got funnier when Jungwon, Heeseung, and Sunghoon all left the set to head for the restroom. The same thing happened to Jonathan when he interviewed STRAY KIDS and he was left alone on the set.

ENHYPEN Finds Their Eighth Member

The exchanges between the ENHYPEN members and the host of “The K-Star Next Door” were funny and relatable. Sunghoon felt so comfortable talking to the host that he suggested Jonathan should be ENHYPEN’s eighth member.

ENHYPEN’s agency Belift Lab recently confirmed that the idol group will have their next comeback in May. The concept trailer for the comeback was released today.

Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-ki will release their fourth EP ‘Dark Blood’ on May 22, 2023.

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IU and Park Seo Joon’s ‘Dream’ Movie Tops South Korean Box Office

Park Seo Joon and IU are proving that they are a pairing made in box office heaven. “Dream”, the duo’s sports comedy feature, just topped the South Korean box office. The Lee Byeong Heon movie is now the first film to manage the feat in less than 50 days.

‘Dream’ Wins Big At The South Korean Box Office

Korea JoonAng Daily reports “Dream” is the first South Korean movie to land at the top of the box office in 50 days. The comedy-drama premiered on April 26, 2023, and was attended by 93,417 people on its first day alone.

By April 29, the movie reached 484,491 admissions and grossed USD$3,467,888. It is currently the sixth highest-grossing South Korean film in 2023. With that in mind, “Dream” is well on its way to becoming the biggest movie of the year.

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“Dream” is directed by Lee Byeong Heon and follows Yoon Hong-dae (Park Seo Joon), a football player who receives a disciplinary provision. As punishment, he is tasked with coaching the national football team of homeless people for the Homeless World Cup. Yoon meets Lee So Min (IU), an aspiring director working on a documentary about the team.

IU Discusses Working On New Film With Park Seo Joon

IU previously opened up about working on the film, admitting she wanted to play a different character.

“It was about four years ago when I first received the script. At that time, I had a strong thirst for [taking on] a bright character because I had done a few dark characters with lots of backstories in a row. I couldn’t help but be attracted to the character So Min,” IU said.

 

She also opened up about working with Park Seo Joon.

“I had high expectations for filming together [with Park Seo Joon],” IU said. “Park Seo Joon is a flexible and quick-witted actor. We started filming with some nervousness without having talked much in private, but it was rather comfortable once filming started. Since the relationship between So Min and Hong Dae is not so good, I think a little bit of nervousness helped.”

“Dream” is currently screening in theaters across South Korea.

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IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Reveals Surprising Body Insecurity

There is little doubt that Jang Wonyoung is one of the most beautiful faces in the K-pop industry. However, the IVE visual admitted she has insecurities about her body. In addition to that, Jang Won-young shared an important beauty routine that she never forgets.

Jang Won Young Shares Unexpected Body Insecurity

Jang Wonyoung recently sat down with Allure Korea in a special interview. In the video, the IVE member answered questions from the magazine’s staff members. For instance, the first question asked about her TMI. “I wore perfume that has a vanilla scent,” the idol responded.

Wonyoung also revealed that she listened to Miley Cyrus’ song “Flowers” on her way to work. One staff member praised her for her perfect looks then asked about a body part she didn’t like.

The IVE vocalist first thanked the staff member for the compliment. She then admitted that she has a minor concern about her cheeks.

“It’s not really an insecurity, but I try to avoid getting too bloated in the face,” Jang Wonyoung said. “I think it’s because I have some cheek fat.”

When pressed if she wakes up with a bloated face, Wonyoung clarified that it doesn’t happen often. “I’m not the type to bloat too much, but I wish my cheeks look like this all the time,” she said while touching her face.

Jang Wonyoung Reveals The Skincare Product She Always Uses

Jang Wonyoung was also asked about her skincare routine. Interestingly, she stated that she doesn’t have one but confessed that she uses serum whenever she can. “I think the important thing is to keep your skin moisturized,” Wonyoung said.

IVE released their first studio album ‘I’ve Ive’ on April 10, 2023. The full album consists of 11 songs including the pre-release single “Kitsch” and the lead single “I Am.” The group is currently promoting with five members after main rapper Rei announced her temporary hiatus due to health issues.

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