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Park Bo Ram has tragically passed away at the age of 30. On April 12, Park Bo Ram’s agency XANADU Entertainment confirmed that the singer had suddenly passed away the previous day. “It’s true that Park Bo Ram died on April 11,” stated the agency. “The cause of death is currently being investigated by the… Continue reading Singer Park Bo Ram Passes Away At Age Of 30 The post Singer Park Bo Ram Passes Away At Age Of 30 first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Last week’s episodes were truly emotional, pulling at the heartstrings of viewers. From the revelation of the deep history between Han Mo Ne (Lee Yoo Bi) and Hwang Chan Sung (Lee Jung Shin) to the challenges Mo Ne’s mother faced while trying to keep Han Na safe, each scene was poignant. Here are four of… Continue reading 4 Emotional Moments In Episodes 3-4 Of “The Escape Of The Seven: Resurrection” The post 4 Emotional Moments In Episodes 3-4 Of “The Escape Of The Seven: Resurrection” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

TXT’s Yeonjun, Park Ji Hu, and BOYNEXTDOOR’s Woonhak will be stepping down as the hosts of SBS’s “Inkigayo.” On April 11, a source from SBS’s “Inkigayo” revealed that the three stars will be stepping down from their MC positions following the April 14 broadcast. Yeonjun participated on the show as an MC since April 2022,… Continue reading Yeonjun, Park Ji Hu, And Woonhak To Leave “Inkigayo” + Han Yu Jin, Leeseo, And Moon Sung Hyun To Join As New MCs The post Yeonjun, Park Ji Hu, And Woonhak To Leave “Inkigayo” + Han Yu Jin, Leeseo, And Moon Sung Hyun To Join As New MCs first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

MBC’s upcoming midyear special “Music Core in Japan” has unveiled its star-studded performer lineup! “Music Core in Japan,” which will be held on June 29 and 30 at Japan’s Belluna Dome, will consist of a spectacular two-day concert that sums up the first half of the year in K-pop. &TEAM, ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, FANTASY BOYS, (G)I-DLE,… Continue reading “Music Core In Japan” Announces Performer Lineup The post “Music Core In Japan” Announces Performer Lineup first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

BABYMONSTER has set another impressive YouTube record! On April 11, YG Entertainment announced that as of 11:35 a.m. KST that day, the music video for BABYMONSTER’s “SHEESH,” which is their first comeback with all seven members including Ahyeon, surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. After the music video for “SHEESH” was first released on April… Continue reading BABYMONSTER’s “SHEESH” MV Hits 100 Million Views In Just 10 Days + Becomes Fastest K-Pop MV To Achieve Feat In 2024 The post BABYMONSTER’s “SHEESH” MV Hits 100 Million Views In Just 10 Days + Becomes Fastest K-Pop MV To Achieve Feat In 2024 first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

SM Entertainment has announced strong legal action against malicious posts regarding their artist BoA. On April 11, SM Entertainment released the following statement: Hello, this is SM Entertainment. We would like to address matters regarding our artist BoA. As the circulation of false information, malicious personal attacks, defamation, and slander against the artist continue on… Continue reading SM Entertainment Announces Strong Legal Action Against Malicious Posts Of BoA The post SM Entertainment Announces Strong Legal Action Against Malicious Posts Of BoA first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

SBS’s “The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection” has shared a sneak peek of its upcoming episode! Season 2 of the hit 2023 drama “The Escape of the Seven,” which told the revenge story about a man who dreams of becoming the king of a castle built on fake news, “The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection”… Continue reading Lee Yoo Bi Puts Hwang Jung Eum To Sleep With Poison In “The Escape Of The Seven: Resurrection” The post Lee Yoo Bi Puts Hwang Jung Eum To Sleep With Poison In “The Escape Of The Seven: Resurrection” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

MBC has released a preview of the first episode of “Chief Detective 1958”! The drama will serve as a prequel to the classic Korean series “Chief Inspector,” which ran for 18 years from 1971 to 1989 and achieved an incredible peak of 70 percent ratings back in its heyday. While the original show was set… Continue reading Watch: Lee Je Hoon And Lee Dong Hwi Are Passionate Detectives In “Chief Detective 1958” Teaser The post Watch: Lee Je Hoon And Lee Dong Hwi Are Passionate Detectives In “Chief Detective 1958” Teaser first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Ryu Jun Yeol and Chun Woo Hee’s upcoming Netflix series “The 8 Show” has dropped a new poster and teaser! Based on Bae Jin Soo’s popular webtoon “Money Game” and its sequel “Pie Game,” “The 8 Show” will tell the story of a high-stakes game in which eight participants are placed under extreme circumstances after… Continue reading Watch: Ryu Jun Yeol, Chun Woo Hee, Park Jung Min, And More Get Uncanny Invitations To “The 8 Show” In Upcoming Drama Teasers The post Watch: Ryu Jun Yeol, Chun Woo Hee, Park Jung Min, And More Get Uncanny Invitations To “The 8 Show” In Upcoming Drama Teasers first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Singer meenoi and her agency AOMG have resolved their differences. Earlier in February, meenoi held a tearful Instagram live, and it was revealed afterwards that she abruptly canceled a scheduled advertising shoot for a cosmetic brand. AOMG released a statement explaining that the cancelation was “due to a discrepancy in understanding between our agency and… Continue reading meenoi And AOMG Release Apologies + Restore Mutual Trust The post meenoi And AOMG Release Apologies + Restore Mutual Trust first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

EXO’s Suho is a prince who isn’t afraid to speak his mind in MBN’s upcoming drama “Missing Crown Prince”! “Missing Crown Prince” is a romantic comedy set in the Joseon era about a crown prince who is kidnapped by the woman that is set to become his wife. While on the run for their lives,… Continue reading EXO’s Suho Gets Chewed Out By His Royal Dad In “Missing Crown Prince” The post EXO’s Suho Gets Chewed Out By His Royal Dad In “Missing Crown Prince” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Upcoming Disney+ drama “Uncle Samsik” has shared a brand-new poster! “Uncle Samsik” is a drama that tells the story of the ambitions and bromance of two men, Uncle Samsik and Kim San, who survived the turbulent period of the early 1960s in Korea. Song Kang Ho plays Park Doo Chil, who is nicknamed Uncle Samsik… Continue reading Song Kang Ho, Byun Yo Han, And More Sit Side By Side In Poster For Upcoming Drama The post Song Kang Ho, Byun Yo Han, And More Sit Side By Side In Poster For Upcoming Drama first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

UNIS showed off their talents on the latest episode of “Weekly Idol”! The new girl group, which was formed on the recent SBS survival show “Universe Ticket,” appeared as guests on the April 10 episode of “Weekly Idol.” In addition to performing their own debut song “SUPERWOMAN,” UNIS also took on the program’s legendary random… Continue reading Watch: UNIS Sings And Dances To Hits By IVE, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, STAYC, Orange Caramel, And More On “Weekly Idol” The post Watch: UNIS Sings And Dances To Hits By IVE, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, STAYC, Orange Caramel, And More On “Weekly Idol” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Mark your calendars: YOUNITE is coming back! On April 11 at midnight KST, YOUNITE officially announced their plans to make a comeback next month. The group will be returning with their sixth EP “ANOTHER” on May 1 at 6 p.m. KST. Check out YOUNITE’s new teaser for “ANOTHER” below! YOUNITE 6TH EP 'ANOTHER' 2024.05.01 6PM… Continue reading Watch: YOUNITE Announces May Comeback Date With Teaser For “ANOTHER” The post Watch: YOUNITE Announces May Comeback Date With Teaser For “ANOTHER” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

It’s official: ZEROBASEONE is dropping a new single in just two weeks! On April 11 at midnight KST, ZEROBASEONE officially confirmed their plans to return with a pre-release single ahead of their May comeback. The group will be releasing the single “SWEAT” on April 24 at 6 p.m. KST, before returning with a new album… Continue reading ZEROBASEONE Confirms April Return With Pre-Release Single “SWEAT” + Drops 1st Teaser The post ZEROBASEONE Confirms April Return With Pre-Release Single “SWEAT” + Drops 1st Teaser first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

JTBC’s upcoming drama “The Atypical Family” has shared new stills of Jang Ki Yong! “The Atypical Family” tells the story of a supernatural family who lost their powers after suffering from very realistic problems. The drama is directed by Cho Hyun Tak of “SKY Castle” and penned by Joo Hwa Mi of “Marriage, Not Dating”… Continue reading Jang Ki Yong Loses His Supernatural Abilities Due To Depression In “The Atypical Family” The post Jang Ki Yong Loses His Supernatural Abilities Due To Depression In “The Atypical Family” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

BLACKPINK’s Lisa is now signed to RCA Records! On April 10, Lisa’s new agency LLOUD officially announced that she had signed with the famous American label RCA Records. LLOUD is excited to share that Lisa is joining the @RCARecords family. Please visit https://t.co/j7Up5pkUm9 to be the first to hear about what we've been working on.… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s Lisa Signs With RCA Records The post BLACKPINK’s Lisa Signs With RCA Records first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

The winners of the first-ever Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) have been revealed! On April 10, the Asia Star Entertainer Awards—a new awards show launched by Newsen and @star1 magazine—held its star-studded first ceremony in Yokohama, Japan, where it celebrated the top K-pop artists and Asian singers who lit up the world stage over the… Continue reading Winners Of The 1st Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) The post Winners Of The 1st Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

NewJeans’ Hyein will be temporarily halting all activities due to an injury. On April 10, ADOR announced that Hyein would be taking a temporary break from activities due to a microfracture in her foot that she sustained during practice. Meanwhile, NewJeans currently has about a month and a half left to go before their comeback:… Continue reading NewJeans’ Hyein Temporarily Halts Activities Ahead Of Comeback The post NewJeans’ Hyein Temporarily Halts Activities Ahead Of Comeback first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

TXT has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “Deja Vu”! On the April 3 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were BABYMONSTER’s “SHEESH,” DAY6’s “Welcome to the Show,” KISS OF LIFE’s “Midas Touch,” ILLIT’s “Magnetic,” and TXT’s “Deja Vu.” The trophy ultimately went to TXT! Watch the… Continue reading Watch: TXT Takes 1st Win For “Deja Vu” On “Show Champion”; Performances By ILLIT, KISS OF LIFE, And More The post Watch: TXT Takes 1st Win For “Deja Vu” On “Show Champion”; Performances By ILLIT, KISS OF LIFE, And More first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

ATEEZ and NCT DREAM will be taking the stage in both Tokyo and Osaka at this year’s Summer Sonic! Summer Sonic is a world-famous annual rock festival held in Japan, and this year’s festival will be held over two days on August 17 and 18 in both Tokyo and Japan. On April 10, Summer Sonic… Continue reading ATEEZ And NCT DREAM To Perform At Summer Sonic 2024 In Japan The post ATEEZ And NCT DREAM To Perform At Summer Sonic 2024 In Japan first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

MBN’s “Missing Crown Prince” has shared a sneak peek of the fun dynamic between its two leads! “Missing Crown Prince” is a romantic comedy set in the Joseon era about a crown prince who is kidnapped by the woman that is set to become his wife. While on the run for their lives, romance winds… Continue reading EXO’s Suho And Hong Ye Ji Bicker At A Crossroads In “Missing Crown Prince” The post EXO’s Suho And Hong Ye Ji Bicker At A Crossroads In “Missing Crown Prince” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

MBC’s “Wonderful World” has extended its series finale! On April 9, MBC announced that “Wonderful World” had extended the running time of its final episode to 90 minutes. As a result, the finale will air 10 minutes earlier than usual: instead of airing at 9:50 p.m. KST, Episode 14 will begin airing at 9:40 p.m.… Continue reading “Wonderful World” Finale’s Running Time Extended To 90 Minutes The post “Wonderful World” Finale’s Running Time Extended To 90 Minutes first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for drama actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 50 actors who appeared in dramas that aired between March 10 and April 10. Kim Soo Hyun topped this month’s list with… Continue reading April Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced The post April Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Both KBS 2TV’s “Nothing Uncovered” and ENA’s “The Midnight Studio” enjoyed increases in viewership last night! On April 9, “Nothing Uncovered” wrapped up the first half of its run on its highest ratings yet. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode of the romance thriller scored an average nationwide rating of 3.8 percent, making it… Continue reading “Nothing Uncovered” Ratings Rise To All-Time High + “The Midnight Studio” Wraps Up 1st Half On Boost The post “Nothing Uncovered” Ratings Rise To All-Time High + “The Midnight Studio” Wraps Up 1st Half On Boost first appeared on Soompi. View the full article