Prosecution demands 10 year prison sentence for Kwon Hyuk Jun* for his crimes, He received the heaviest sentence of all of 5 people in the hearings. Other convicted are receiving: -Jung Joon Young 7 years - Choi Jonghoon 5 years - Burning Sun MD "Kim" 10 years - Employee "Heo" 5 years.
ChoiJunghoon is exempt from military service, their drummer Yoon Kyeol is currently serving and the members will follow as soon as they get drafted. The people who were seen in chats discussing sexual assault released by the media had just had their 8th trial r rape, Seungri didn’t get called because he is not involved with this rape scandal.
This means if prosecution demands are accepted by the ruling, jung joon young will be jailed out on 2026 while choi jonghoon will be jailed out on 2024. They have been following a lot of trials to determine their involvement of the scandal, currently it’s their 9th trials, on 13 th november 2019. It was revealed during their first trial that Jung Joon Young, Choi Jonghoon and their acquaintances were charged with 10 cases of sexual assault and sexual harassment. Jung Joon Young and Choi Jonghoon were prosecuted for suspected violations of special laws regarding sexual assault crimes at the trial in the Seoul Central District with Judge Kang Sung-soo.
2AM's Jinwoon & Nine Muses's Kyung Li confirm their dating news! AKP STAFF Track Kyung Li on Bandsintown Shortly after dating news between 2AM member Jinwoon (28) and Nine Muses member Kyung Li (29) garnered attention online, Jinwoon's label Mystic Story stepped up to confirm the reports to be true!
Previously, on the February 12 broadcast of MBC every1’s “Video Star,” which was an episode for stars born in ’91, 2AM’s Jeong Jinwoon, DinDin, EXID’s LE, Thunder, and MBLAQ’s Mir appeared as guests. Jeong Jinwoon, who publicly dated Yeeun for the last year of their three-year relationship from 2014 to 2017, said going public with a relationship is something he recommends.
He said, “If you can’t handle the end of a relationship, then it’s right that you don’t reveal anything. But if you’re truly happy with someone, you really love them, and you want to be passionate with them, I think it’s right to go public with the relationship.” He continued, “When you’re dating publicly, you’re so happy. But people will say to you, ‘What are you going to do when it’s over?’ I think to keep the relationship secret with the thought of breaking up one day is a waste of your time together.”
November 13 KST: Jeong Jinwoon’s agency Mystic Story has released an official statement confirming the dating reports. Hello, this is Mystic Story. Here is our statement regarding Jeong Jinwoon’s dating news that was reported today. Jeong Jinwoon and Kyungri became close acquaintances after working in several programs together, and they are seeing each other with positive feelings since late-2017. We hope you will look upon them warmly. Please support them, as Jeong Jinwoon will diligently serve in the military while Kyungri will continue to appear on broadcasts.
On November 13, SBS funE reported that 2AM’s Jeong Jinwoon and former 9MUSES member Kyungri are dating. SBS funE cited several industry sources and reported that Jeong Jiwoon and Kyungri began dating in 2017. One source shared, “Every time Jeong Jinwoon was on break from the military, he enjoyed public dates with Kyungri without minding other people’s attention. They’re serious about each other.” In response to the report, a source from Jeong Jinwoon’s agency Mystic Story stated to Sports Donga, “It’s taking some time to check with Jeong Jinwoon because he’s serving in the military.
We will release a statement after checking with him.” A source from Kyungri’s side also said, “We are checking with [Kyungri].” In December 2017, Jeong Jinwoon and Kyungri released a duet track titled “White Christmas” and appeared on Comedy TV’s variety show “Guys Who Buy New Products” (literal title) together. Jeong Jinwoon enlisted in the military in March and is currently serving as part of the military band.
Production company Studio Dragon has achieved its highest sales yet. Studio Dragon Corporation (Korean: 스튜디오드래곤 주식회사; RR: Seutyudiodeuraegon Jusikhoesa) is a South Korean drama production company under CJ ENM's E&M division. It was established on May 3, 2016 as a spin-off from E&M Media Content. On November 7, Studio Dragon revealed its third-quarter sales of 131.2 billion won (approximately $113.6 million). This is an increase of 6 percent from last year and is the company’s largest quarter sales. The company has recorded sales around 100 billion won (approximately $86.6 million) for three consecutive quarters in 2019. On March 25, Studio Dragon revealed through a public announcement that they will buy 200,000 stocks (100 percent) from GT:st at 25 billion won (approximately $22 million) in cash. Screenwriter Noh Hee Kyung, producing directors (PD) Kim Gyu Tae and Hong Jong Chan, and more creators are part of the drama production company GT:st. Noh Hee Kyung is the writer behind famous dramas “Worlds Within,” “That Winter, the Wind Blows,” “It’s Okay, That’s Love,” “Dear My Friends,” and “Live.” PD Kim Gyu Tae frequently worked with the writer, directing “Worlds Within,” “IRIS,” “That Winter, the Wind Blows,” “It’s Okay, That’s Love,” and “Live.” Hong Jong Chan is the PD behind “Live Up to Your Name,” “Dear My Friends,” and upcoming drama “Her Private Life,” starring Park Min Young and Kim Jae Wook.
Out of the 131.2 billion won, regular broadcasting sales that distribute television rights to broadcast sting networks rose 24.4 percent from last year and recorded 60.8 billion won (approximately $52.7 million). Studio Dragon also recorded a business profit of 10.9 billion won (approximately $9.4 million) and a net profit of 11.5 billion won (approximately $10 million). The biggest factors behind its success are expansion of production and editing, and diversification of channels including major broadcasting networks, which have aired dramas such as MBC’s “One Spring Night” and SBS’s “Doctor John.” Studio Dragon also strengthened its large-scale IP (intellectual property) through tvN’s “Arthdal Chronicles” and “Hotel Del Luna” and expanded its field of business through Netflix’s “Love Alarm.”
In the fourth quarter, Studio Dragon plans to maximize performance through dramas such as tvN’s “Catch the Ghost” and “Crash Landing on You,” and focus on expanding its global field of business. The production company is currently working to sign remake and studio option contracts with major U.S. and Asian countries. It’s also currently in discussion for three dramas with Netflix and cooperations with additional global players. A source from Studio Dragon said, “With the launch of the global OTT (over-the-top media services, also known as streaming media services), we will continue. Next year, we will work on IP remake, global cooperation, production, and distribution in order to achieve early success upon entering the U.S. We plan to increase our medium-term overseas sales by up to 50 percent.”
Produce 101, when it first announced back then in 2016, it becomes first ever Korean survival program that take up to 46 entertainment companies participation, a large scale project-and ambitious one, that Mnet ever made that whole year. From the 101 trainees, 11 will be selected to form a temporary girl group, with long based contract of 1 year. It's the birth of ioi, a powerful rookie of 2016. There is criticism though, because the show is kinda copy 48G system, how an idol produce by handpicked of national producer (fans), especially when it's all girls competition. If you follow the narration, JYP's talent, Somi stole the show since episode 1, her entrance is more prominent than other trainees back than on season 1 and the trio from jellyfish entertainment.
During the show Mnet producer (Ahn Joon Young and Kim Yong Bum PD) make a rivalry narrative between the two contestant/trainee, Somi and Se jeong. The top 2 ranking are between this two. Meanwhile, Heo Chanmi (the other trainee who has debuted before) becomes the villain of the show. Example of the case: during a group evaluations, Mnet showed a scene in which Yeonjung performed the high note flawlessly for “Into The New World,” while Chanmi‘s voice cracked at the same part when she performed. They made it seem as if Chanmi was glaring as she watched her, and some viewers take the bait. It isn't surprising that Chanmi got eliminated afterward with how heavily she got evil editing from Mnet. Thus this become the born of evil editing terminology of Mnet. Keep in mind that Heo chanmi take the 1st seat position on first episode that later become a cursed position among produce series. (Because everyone who took the seat bound to get eliminated after).
An agency, hereafter known as “A,” is being accused of collecting over 100,000 accounts to vote in the first season of “Produce 101.” According to sources who previously worked at “A,” an executive of the agency gathered office employees, managers, and trainees in March 2016 and handed out documents with over 100,000 usernames and passwords for online voting. The agency reportedly used borrowed-name accounts and installed computer programs to make IP tracking difficult. One of the agency’s three trainees who participated in the first season of “Produce 101” was reportedly chosen for the final lineup.
The average viewership rating for the final episode of 'Produce 101' season 1 was 4% and then I.O.I (Korean: 아이오아이) was reborn, consists of 11 members: Somi, Sejeong, Yoojung, Chungha, Sohye, Kyulkyung, Chaeyeon, Doyeon, Mina, Nayoung, Yunjung. The band debuted on May 4, 2016, under YMC Entertainment and CJ E&M. I.O.I officially disbanded on January 29th, 2017.
IOI released 2 minis, one single and 2 digital singles for a total of 14 songs in 6 months. IOI had a sold out debut showcase and performed at KCON Paris (18k people) and KCON L.A. They got Rookie of the year award, three albums’ are ALL in top 5 best first week sales of 2016 (along with top girl group like Twice & Red Velvet). IOI endorsed +20 brands including Etude House, Paldo Ramen, SK Telecom, Petitzel and Auction. They’re basically everywhere in Korea. Overall, I.O.I ranks #2 in girlsgroup physical sales and #3 in total streaming for 2016.
Obviously with that much success, Mnet already planning to make another Produce 101 season 2, now with male participants. Now, more than ever, a lot of agency are willing to participate, trying to get popularity for their talents. Even pledis promising boygroup, Nuest, participated into the show, hoping to gain back their popularity that has been lost because of the mismanagement of the agency. At the beginning, Park jihoon steal the show with his eye smile on Pick Me performance and Jang moon bok from Ono entertainment with his unique look and the fact that he sit the 1st seat position on the first episode (the cursed seat). Other stands out trainees are Samuel (Brave Entertainment), Ahn Hyeong Seop (Yuehua Entertainment), Ong Seong Woo (Fantagio) and Lee woo jin as the youngest candidate from season 2. The term of "Avenger team" were born from this season.
Later toward the show, Jang mon book and Samuel seems used for the rating only (looking how popular they are internationally), while another strong candidates appears that stole the heart of viewer, it's none other than Kang daniel. Meanwhile, NU’EST main vocal, Kang Dongho got evil editing. He sang After School‘s “Because of You.” His voice was unstable, and Mnet edited his mistake to be replayed three times, but when they uploaded the full audition, many commented on how his mistake was so unnoticeable. Ahn and Kim PD repeat the formula of season 1, putting rivalry between kang daniel, Jr and Park Jihoon. All 3 members from Nuest (JR, Minhyun, Baekho, and Ren) all managed to the top 20 of Produce 101 Season 2. It isn't a good idea to have 3 members of Nuest for the final line up from business point of view. So on the final episode, Mnet try to manipulate the voting result by announcing real time ranking for 11-14 @~58min mark of live(3 hr 30min) in the middle of the final show. Minhyun was revealed as 11th rank. Bae Yongjung:10, Jisung: 8 and Daehwi. Hence, at the start, Jonghyun and Dongho was probably save and in the Top 11, which later continously pushed down as k-netz started voting for those low ranking trainee, like minhyun (Because they think JR position was save). Mnet manipulate the ranking by showing the current ranking so the top 11 line up becomes like what they like. BoA clearly seemed unhappy announcing the results. Despite all the huge uproar that made JR got eliminated from top 11, the last episode of 'Produce 101' season got 2, 5% in rating. Minhyun was crying so much because the others didn't win, especially JR who deserve the top 11 spot. There is conspiracy theory: Pledis and Mnet set it up. They planned to have Jonghyun dropped to get the nation's sympathy and have it fuel Nu'est comeback. Which actually work in the end.
Wanna one is created and consist of Kang Daniel, Park Ji Hoon, Lee Dae Hwi, Kim Jae Hwan, Ong Seong Woo, Park Woo Jin, Lai Guan Lin, Yoon Ji Sung, Hwang Minhyun, Bae Jin Young dan Ha Sung Woon, under YMC entertainment. In short Wanna one follow IOI footsteps as monster rookie, they even surpasses a lot of expectation from industry insider. It will be long if I need to list all the Wanna one achievement in here. For their first track "Energetic", they've since gone on to win 42 awards at last count. So far they've had 20 commercial deals. Every Wanna One album has gone to the top of the Gaon weekly charts in South Korea and Wanna one do their world tour concert only after 1 year debut. With how popular and successful the two season of produce 101, no wonder that Ahn PD and Kim PD feels like a GOD that can make any idols become popular with the show.
The third season begin, and it was announced that it will become a collaboration project between mnet and AKB 48 management. After this season, netizen already can predict which members who will get in the top 11 easily than the previous 2 season. At first they put the rivalry between Jurina and Sakura up front, but after Jurina quit the show for personal reason, it got switch being Japanese trainee lack of skill compare to Korean trainee and so on. According to Nielson Korea, the average viewership rating for the final episode of produce 48 on August 31 2018 was recorded at 3.1%, with the highest rating recorded during the broadcast being 4.4%. The result line up got heavily questioned though, because Gaeun, who supposedly on the list and always on the TOP 10 (just like JR) didn't included in top 11final ranking. Many also questioning about the fact that Chaeyeon should rank higher (not 12), but Mnet put it that way so it will become interesting for the rating. Another mention that many people think that Sakura should be the 1st (center), shown on the youtube video of the final winner announcement got 31.000 dislikes, this is the first time a winner of produce series get this much down vote/dislike. I think this is where the show become even weirder. (Not saying that season 1 and 2 is completely clean, but I believe it's better than the rest of the season, because it's more make senses if you follow the show). The produce 48 has a wicked ranking when in current episode a trainee could rank 8 then suddenly become 37 later on or vice versa. Recent news reports have revealed that the PDs for the Mnet trainee reality series 'Produce 101' determined the final line up from 20 trainees that has been chosen by public into the top 12 And 11 for 'Produce 48' and 'Produce X 101' before public voting even started for final episode. It was revealed that the Ahn Joon Young and Kim Yong Bum PD of the show had chosen these trainees themselves without any regard of the voting result. These revelations are incredibly shocking, considering that trainees were believed to have gone through three rounds of public voting to obtain their spots. This mean the final debuted member are handpicked by ahn PD and not national producer, from remaining top 20 (who public like).
No wonder that KPOP Prediction account from twitter is able to guess the top 12 of Produce 48 before the final episode, and taking out Gaeun (the most prominent member) due to her age and image that doesn't suit Izone concept. For Produce X 101 too, Netizens in Korea have already begun to predict the final 11 members of 'Produce X 101'. Their prediction even before the show start aired. Starship's Goo Jung Mo, TOP Media's Jinhyuk and Jellyfish's Kim Min Kyu are the one that netizen think should be on the top 11, yet didn’t get into the final list member. Kim min kyu might not get pick because until final episode, he is lacking in skill and hardly able to follow the dance choreography, although his visual and image is ideal for kpop idols.
From mbc PD note: - Trainees of some companies received songs in advance; - Program staff encouraged and pushed some trainees into key positions such as the main vocal, center or leader. So the PD could make a story out of it. (Remember how they forced sakura as cneter then roasted her after so she cried and give the center back to someone else? And another cases, there is a lot!! Like wooseok get evil edited so bad in the ending) - Some trainees had their line amount increased over others; (the line distribution is really not justified, japanese trainee often get less to none) - Trainees that were 'tagged' by the PDs were edited out, a trainee testified that a trainee didn't receive any screen time even in performance just for asking "why are you treating us like that", as one staff abruptly woke up trainees to record when they were sleeping morning tired of training - The odds were so great that the trainees knew which companies would succeed and that generated strong conversations between the trainees, this was an inside issue among trainees.
On November 7, Niwa Shiori wrote on Twitter, “Competition programs are predetermined from the start and I don’t think ‘Produce 101’ was different.” She said, “When we first heard ‘Pick Me,’ some of the trainees were already fully versed in the song and choreography.” She continued, “I was originally not going to say anything about the possible manipulation, but I had a really hard time after ‘Produce 101’ aired.” She added, “I would like everyone to know that the majority of the trainees are like me and have no fault in this.” The tweet then letter get deleted.
Park Hee Seok, a contestant on Mnet’s “Produce 101 Season 2,” has shared his thoughts too.
I dare say this as someone who directly participated in the program and watched seasons 1, 2, and 3 because they were filmed at our agency’s practice rooms at the Paju Hallyu Training Center, but I do not believe there was a single trainee who did not work hard or wasted time when they were filming, did not give their best for each performance, or believed that they would obviously get the spot.
People from small agencies that do not have the money nor connections could not comfortably sleep nor rest, and they spent time smiling, crying, fighting, and getting exhausted and frustrated, hoping to achieve their dreams by appearing in the program. They considered each performance as their last and because of the little shred of hope, they got nervous for each voting, cried because of malicious comments, and smiled for even a second of screen time.
Even I, who is complimented for my positive and strong state of mind, had a hard time reading comments such as ‘This is the end for you’ or ‘How can someone like you wish to be an idol?’ You cannot even imagine how hard it must have been for the trainees who are timid and had no one to open up to. Every staff member, writer, and producer worked just as hard while filming the program.
However, now that this article has been proven as the truth, I’m worried that all PDs, FDs [floor directors], and writers who participated in the program will be called the bad guys. I sincerely hope that nothing like this will ever happen again to trainees and artists who ardently dream every day. I truly hope that nothing like this will ever happen again
So hopefully the vote manipulation that The PD and agency official has done won't affect to the finalist group, IOI, Wanna one, IZONE and X1. Unfortunately it isn't the case because Izone has postpone their recent comeback and cancelled their showcase concert plus got deleted out from a lot of variety show that they've participated in. It's suck really. Now even x1 contract is still not certain because On November 7, Ilgan Sports released an exclusive report stating that X1 has not signed a contract with CJ ENM yet. I hope people could be more lenient and think that every trainees are the victims here and we shouldn't force disbandment toward the winner group.
FINAL WORDS We can't deny that Ahn and Kim PD have great taste for the final line up, not anyone need to stand out, so by leaving several trainee and put a filler member, will make the dynamic of the group better. Even JR and jinhyuk who didn't win, get his popularity back thanks to the show, so Produce 101 has given a lot of trainee the chance/opportunity, even for the loser. Produce 101 has given a lot of opportunities, not only for the top 11, but also for several others. Look how much special project, sub unit, fan meeting, cf that has been sold and get by the losing trainees after participating in produce 101. It's too bad if we didn't see this good fact and only looking on the bad side of the show. It’s so sad if we don’t appreciate the hard work of the top11/12 that they put in the show too. Because of this scandal, oneit and wizone, the fandom for both x1 and izone try to show support to the group and successfully made #staywithx1 and #withizone trending no 1 and 2 worldwide.
In my opinion, I think it isn’t surprising if some trainee might know the song and choreography before it even started or tried to vote using IP that they buy in the market. The agency might push their talents no matter what to get popularity out of the show. The talents have little to none to refuse this because they are bound in a contract. Well, maybe there are some rich trainee who the parents spend money to bribe the PD, but it’s all just an allegation and assumptions. If you’re not a bully or evil envious person, you shouldn’t force someone to end their career because of a mere assumptions. Also keep in mind, I don’t think the trainee know exactly who will be the winner.
Someone like sakura, daniel, jihoon, yohan, somi, sejeong and wooseok is 99% confident to be picked because they have large fandom already that is stand out compare to other trainees. So from middle to ending, they looked so confident. Yet, we can see how surprised minhyuk and jr when jr didn’t get picket, how gaeun, chaeyeon, nako, dongpyo and wonjin feels pressure waiting to get called. The looks and reaction of each trainees on final live episode, looks freaking real to me. They looked surprised and unknown of the result just like we are, the viewers. When hangyul got called, look how happy dohyun face were. Also, dongpyo has told us before that he is afraid that he will be the first center of produce that won’t get debut. Sakura might seems she is already waiting for her name to be called out and probably a bit disappointed that she got second, then later break down because chaeyeon name got called. Yohan and wooseok probably know they will fight for 1st seat positions because it’s obvious , but didn’t know who will really get it. In short, the trainees didn’t know who will win, but PD ahn and kim indeed know and decide the result before hand.
All the nervousness face of trainees in final episode seems real to me. This little thing can’t be fabricated or the trainee should receive an oscar for their realistic acting. Don’t ever think any variety tv show is 100% free from script, because they got edited before it was aired. The PD can create a flow or narrative using people by giving certain role they need to take, without actually inform that individual. In short, ALL TRAINEES are the victim, both the winner and loser, yet both side can get something from this show. So even for other trainees who won’t make to final line up because Ahn PD, if they can use the chances in produce, they will still get a lot of job offer after the show. Reality is that harsh, you will see a lot of set up interview in real life where people who got in is someone who know insider or from high background. But didn’t mean everything is corrupt and all side needs to take the blame.
They have used it since they lived together in a tight place.
They moved three times from that narrow dorm to Hannam the Hill, moving to a better place every time they moved.
They can use the bowls better, but they still use it because they cherish the fans’ gift.
All BTS members used to live in one single room, sharing it together. Yet, after they landing a lot of job, year by year, big hit upgrade BTS dorm from one room to two room then moving to a better apartment complex, and finally to a condominium where elite people stay.
BTS’s sales sky-rocketed last year and peaked at $33.3 million USD. A move was called for and the whole team, including the company itself, moved to Seoul’s luxurious Hannam Area. The 7 members of BTS are now neighbors with Korea’s other top stars like Han Hyo Joo, Ahn Sung Ki, and Park Hyo Shin. So, this is the perfect time to look back at BTS’s beginnings and appreciate how far they have come. Now each member have their own room, it's well deserved for what they've worked hard until now, for fans and the agency and themselves.
2019 Album Sales by Korean Entertainment Companies as of October 1. Big Hit Entertainment - 6,312,409 2. SM Entertainment - 3,693,589 3. JYP Entertainment - 2,135,534 4. Pledis Entertainment - 1,884,973 5. Swings Entertainment - 811,059
Sakura is #2 on this ranking of cute popular female YouTubers
PRODUCE 101 JAPAN RANKING GROUP BATTLE RANKING 1. RAISE THE FLAG / 2233 votes 2. FIRE / 2136 votes 3. Why? [Keep Your Head Down] / 2120 votes 4. (RE)PLAY / 1879 5. Happiness / 1861 6. if… / 1789 7. LOVE ME RIGHT / 1771 8. DDU-DU DDU-DU / 1544 9. Everybody / 1416 10. Wake up! / 1411
wheein - 'soar' gaon physical sales September - 7000 October - 16,279 Total - 23,279
[HANTEO] Top 5 Female Artist 1st Week Hanteo Album Sales (Solo/Group) 1. Twice Feel Special: 154,028 2. Twice FANCY YOU: 151,051 3. Blackpink Kill This Love: 146,094 4. Taeyeon #Purpose: 132,818 5. IZ*One HEART*IZ: 132,109
On today's episode of Music bank, GOT7 made a comeback with "You Calling My Name", VICTON came back with "nostalgic night", BVNDIT made their comeback with "Dumb", 1TEAM returned with "Make This", Dongkiz made a comeback with "Fever", and Like a Movie came back with "I Want You".
As for the winners, MONSTA X and Taeyeon were the nominees, but it was Taeyeon who took the win with "Spark".
Sadly enough, this was what the leader of a popular boy group once said to the fans. He mention this almost everywhere, on his IG live, twitter, fan meeting, fan sign and concert. He even diss his company on live show. He did it when possible, directly so it won't get edited out. Who is this unfortunate group? It's none other than B.A.P, the talented rising boy group, that in their prime time, the popularity even on par with EXO and BTS. They won Best New Artist award in the Seoul Music awards in 2013. In 2014 BAP won the 'Best Korean Act' award at the MTV EMAs (Europe Music Awards). BAP used to be a quiet threat for other boy group with their unique characteristic and musical style, the chemistry between each members also are adored by many, especially the fans.
B.A.P (Korean: 비에이피; an acronym for Best Absolute Perfect) was a South Korean boy group formed in 2012 under TS Entertainment. B.A.P has been named a "versatile group" by MTV Korea, with Yun Seong-yeol of Star News Korea lauding their charisma and on-stage performances, as well as Yongguk and Zelo's rapping and Daehyun and Youngjae's vocal abilities. BAP's warrior debut album, sold 10,000 copied in just 2 days. Their No Mercy album made #1 on "iTunes top 10 hip hop albums" (U.S., Canada, Austria, and Japan) In October B.A.P. Was nominated for MAMA's 2012 for 'Best New Male Artist' and 'Artist of the Year' with Crash. In the same BAP's Stop it made #1 on "Hanteo Chart". There are so much more awards that they won that I wish I could have put on here but I would've been typing this all day!
But despite of this success that BAP got, Did u know they faced hardship during their journey (contract slave) till they can’t handle it anymore so they sue the company and went into hiatus?
After hiatus things get harder as they need to build up their name again. We fans even boycott their concert to let them rest a bit. BAP Member were being tortured by the company as packed schedules up to 7 comeback in a year, world tour in each year and non stop promotion concert. They even force them to perform even when they were sick.
Surprisingly in 2014 they open up that the company didn’t pay em any cent for what they did. I mean bap profit at the time was about 1 million usd per month. In order to pay the lawsuit process, Yongguk sold his sneakers collection n doing part time work as newspaper boy secretly News broke that B.A.P had sent in a lawsuit to Seoul law offices on November 26th, requesting to cancel their contracts with their abusive current company TS Entertainment. The boys we adore and love has been using "slave contracts" to categorize their complaints and displeasure at how the club treated them, stating that the contract only benefited the company which is unfair for them.
They complained about the uneven distribution of incomes. I mean, the work and promotions are done by B.A.P themselves, why would TS do unevenly distributed their incomes?! Just thinking about this makes me mad. The company had reportedly profited nearly $10 million since our boys' debut, but the members only received $17,000 each within the three year interval. Divided over 40 months, this sum translated into roughly $500 a month. Over such a hard work, they only received 500 a month? How brutal.
Currently TS have been forwarded to prosecution on charges for failing stipends and violating the Labor Standart Act under korea government law. This action was taken by the ministry of employment and labor. If found guilty and couldn’t afford to payback all the artists, TS Entertainment will be ask to close down the business entity. Funny when this action was taken this year while the artist was suffered from the very beginning. Funny when bap sue TS back then in 2014 Most of so being called as fans abandoned them said that bap seek gain attention, bap didn’t thank TS after being popular and so on.
Several other aspects of the contract is also mentioned in the lawsuit, including the length and lack of protection afforded to them. TS hadn't been protecting B.A.P well enough, which they should be. B.A.P has been absent from entertainment activity for whatever reason (including Himchan's One Shot era hiatus to heal a broken hand) and that would extend the contract terms to make up for the amount of time missed, which means, if B.A.P were to miss or cancel a schedule, TS will ask B.A.P to make up for the schedule as soon as possible, even if it means death. All medical expenses were covered by the members parents rather than the agency.
Ex BAP members are officially departed from TS on 190127,
Bang yongguk owns and start his company called CONS Ent.
Young jae owns his company called @jharmony_jp, he just dropped new song Others member are doing good and busy also we fans are getting broke as they release six different album every six months now they focus as solo but they always looking for opportunity to reunite again wait till the leader discharge from military. Of course the fans can't wait to see BAP member back together after the discharge.
Prosecution has approved the arrest warrant for Produce X 101 PD Ahn Joon Young and some of the other individuals involved in the vote manipulation scandal for the Produce series. Produce X 101 PD Ahn Joon Young reportedly received wine and dine meetings at adult entertainment places from Entertainment Agency Officials The number or names of the agencies were not revealed
Earlier in the day, PD Ahn Joon Young entered the Seoul Central District Court along with 2 other members of the Produce X 101 production team for their arrest warrant questioning. One staff member from an unnamed entertainment agency was also part of the group questioned. Following the questioning, which took 2 hours and 10 minutes, PD Ahn Joon Young (and the rest of those questioned) were led out of the Seoul Central District Court in handcuffs, as he was taken to the holding cell to await the decision.
Following the questioning, which took 2 hours and 10 minutes, PD Ahn Joon Young (and the rest of those questioned) were led out of the Seoul Central District Court in handcuffs, as he was taken to the holding cell to await the decision. During the time the court was deliberating, the Cyber Crime Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency conducted their 4th search and seizure of CJ ENM’s offices. Due to the arrest warrant being approved , Ahn Joon Young and 2 of the other people questioned will now remain in jail, as they await their trials for the case. Specific details on which 2 of the 3 others questioned had their arrest warrants approved were not released. PD Ahn Joonyoung Reportedly Manipulated Votes of All Seasons of 'Produce' Series to Gain Profit. Ahn Joon Young was the producing director of both “Produce 101” from 2016 and “Produce 101 Season 2” from 2017. The two “Produce 101” series were widely popular and created I.O.I and Wanna One. PD Ahn also the lead produce of produce 48.
It is reported that the 4 people who will be undergoing an arrest warrant validity hearing are: Produce X 101 PD Ahn Joon Young 2 other Produce X 101 staff members, (one staff from cjes ent) 1 entertainment agency staff member Total of 4 people
According to various reports, producer Ahn Joonyoung and others have manipulated the voting results during the live broadcast to favor certain candidates. Reports also said that the manipulation has occurred from the first season of the survival show and it's done to gain profit from viewers. Following investigations from today, police have applied for travel bans (order has yet to be approved) on Produce PD Ahn Joonyoung, CP "Kim", PD "Lee", and Vice President of Starship Entertainment "Kim" and more. Previously Starship was one of the companies raided for investigating the controversy (along with Woollim and MBK). PRODUCE X 101' PD Ahn Joonyoung revealed to have tried to destroy the evidence of the mobile phone message and related data.
update on the trends after pd note: 1. starship entertainment 2. produce x 101 3. starship 4. starship trainees 5. mbk entertainment 9. produce note 13. produce x 101 center 15. woollim entertainment 18. produce x 101 starship 19. ahn joonyoung pd
BTS, also known as Bangtan Boys, is an acronym for the Korean expression Bangtan Sonyeondan, meaning Bulletproof Boy Scouts. Jeon Jung-kook (Korean: 전정국; born September 1, 1997), better known mononymously as Jungkook, is the maknae (youngest) of the mega hit boygroup from South Korea, BTS.
BTS has evolved their identity, channeling different themes throughout their music, through eras like School, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life and Wings. In just four years, the band has completed three world tours, released four studio albums (two in Korean and two in Japanese) and five EPs, gaining millions of fans across the world. BTS were used to called as "dirt spoon idols", an offensive term that describe ppl who financially struggling, are now world's highest paid Korean act & the highest paid in K-advertising industry with $4.3M of endorsement fee
During the years, each member of BTS has shown their remarkable growth in song writing and music producing. Just a few example: Jin wrote the lyrics for his song Awake and helped to write the lyrics for outro:Propose. Jimin wrote lyrics for his song lie. He had also helped to come up with the melody for Blood Sweat and Tears. Jungkook wrote and produced his own song Begin. In fact, BTS is supposedly responsible for bringing $3.6 billion into South Korea's economy yearly.
Though Jungkook originally wanted to be a badminton player, he made it big as one of the world's biggest K-pop stars. After realizing he wanted to become a singer, Jungkook auditioned for a South Korean talent show, but unfortunately was not selected. Something good did come out of his audition, though. He got noticed by several entertainment companies including Big Hit Entertainment, the company which now manages BTS.
At a young age of 22, Jungkook already own a $1.74M apartment, while riding in European car, a mercedes, owning clothes in his wardrobe that costs six digits, a room full of awards (for the group BTS), has a vocal range of three octaves, able to show off the dance, he box, draw, film, edit, compose, write lyrics and also a good player in gaming.
all of that nicknamed Jungkook as the “Golden Maknae” of Kpop. His birthday is on 1th September 1997 so his star sign is the Virgo. His blood type is A and he is born in Busan, South Korea. Jungkook stands 178cm tall and his favourite number is 1. He portrays outstanding versatility and fearlessness and is undoubtedly the strongest member of the group. He's very reserved and rarely shows his feelings although he is extremely emotional. He is often thought to be in a relationship with Kim Taehyung(fellow member of BTS) though they are just very good friends. Afterall in South Korea, it isn't a gay thing to be affectionate and do skinship with the same gender/sex.
First, there is highly competitive for this category, between the two media: Allkpop and Koreaboo. For better news and article people might want to read on Soompi. Here are several reason why Allkpop is not a good source to get Kpop updates:
1. They use click baits a lot
2. The credibility of article is questionable, many article are made because some comments from haters, specialize pick to generate discussion and views for the site.
3. Many Korean people don't like Allkpop and think that Allkpop only show bad image and represent incorrect Korean entertainment to the world
4. Allkpop has black mailed an idol before:
Allkpop posted an article online which featured several nude photos of popular K-pop singer Ailee. The article claimed the photos were originally leaked by an anonymous website but as it linked to no sources and after several revelations were made, it appeared to us, at that time, that the website itself was the originating source of the photos.
These revelations include news, released by Ailee’s agency YMC Entertainment, that her ex-boyfriend apparently works for allkpop as well as a release by Korean celebrity news media Dispatch of a phone transcript which reveals that they had been offered the photos and had turned them down. Regarding the boyfriend issue, allkpop has now strongly denied that Daniel Lee (the ex-boyfriend in question) was involved in the leaking of these photographs. We cannot stand by and watch this website attempt to destroy this young woman’s career simply for pageviews. We will not stand by and watch her bodily autonomy and personal privacy be infringed on for the sake of advertising revenue.
Some may say that allkpop is just reporting the latest K-pop news as they are supposed to but we fail to see how publicising private and sensitive photos of an individual constitutes anything newsworthy. Even if allkpop felt compelled to run the story, the manner in which they ran it (in a post containing every photo, all branded with their watermarks right across them) was exploitative and distasteful.
If you agree with us you can also join us in the boycott by:
Unfollowing allkpop on twitter, Facebook, tumblr and any other social networking profiles
Not visiting allkpop.com and not commenting, liking or sharing anything related to their articles (even if they are not posted by the website themselves)
Sharing this boycott with your friends and encourage them to take part
As well as this, we have been made aware of a campaign to trend the hashtag #unfollowAKP
After releasing the highlight album of their latest Korean comeback : Bloom*Iz. Izone is confirmed to make appearance on JTBC 'Idol Room' with full members. The episode will be broadcast on November 19th at 6:30PM KST
2. Keyakizaka 46 will open a temporary cafe:
● Tokyo (21 November 2019 - 13 Januari 2020) ● Osaka (22 November 2019 - 19 Januari 2020) ● Nagoya (28 November 2019 - 19 Januari 2020)
3. ASTRO new song Astro will officially make their comeback November 20th with 6th Mini Album ‘BLUE FLAME’ 4. ATEEZ new concert schedule: New USA dates for their ‘The Fellowship: Map The Treasure’ 2020 World Tour, revealed: April 17 — Newark April 19 — Chicago April 21 — Atlanta April 23 — Dallas April 26 — Los Angeles 5. Miyu's interview
"In 2020, I will think about how much energy I'll have to divide. Don't go around in circles in one place, so that my own matters can properly calm down as well. I still am not able to practice efficiency and use shortcuts, but I believe I can do it. Thank you 2019, oops, it's still November 5th, good night 6. SM new venture SME signed a contract with Creative Arts Agency on 10/18 to support SuperM’s & NCT 127’s global activities, including performances, TV program prod, CFs, lifestyle, and F&B. CAA is the largest entertainment and sports agency in the US and has a strong influence in the global entertainment market as well.
It is possible to be a successful person in business without a degree from a university, since in life there are other paths to success too.Yet, it's always interesting to talk about the degree when it's about our beloved kpop agency. Here are several educational background from the TOP CEO in Korea:
1.Big Hit: Bang Si Hyuk – Seoul National University Popular talents from the agency: BTS, TXT
2. SM: Lee Soo Man – Seoul National University Popular talents from the agency: TVXQ, SUPER JUNIOR, BOA, SNSD, SHINEE, FX, RED VELVET, EXO, NCT
3. JYP: Park Jin Young – Yonsei University, JYP might surprised everyone with his JYP 2.0 Presentation that he uploaded in youtube with his fluency in English. Popular talents from the agency: TWICE, GOT7, 2PM, 2AM, WONDER GIRLS, STRAYKIDS
4. Loen (Seoul record): Kim Sung Soo – Korea University Popular talents from the agency: IU, Sunny Hill
5. YG: Yang Hyun Suk – High school graduate, Well YG used to be an active musician when he was young and that probably the reason why he didn't continue his education because of the limited time and busy schedule as performer himself. Popular talents from the agency: Bigbang, 2NE1, IKON, Winner, Blackpink
Other CEO are: 6. Mystic: Yoon Jong Shin – Yonsei University 7. MBK: Kim Kwang Soo – Kyung Hee University 8. Brand New Music: Rhymer – Konkuk University 9. FNC: Han Sung Ho – Myongji University 10.Pledis: Han Sung Soo – Chung Ang University
Netizen react: 1. [+356, -1] Yang Hyun Suk S*x entertainment 2. [+127, -7] Yoon Jong Shin went to Wonju campus at Yonsei, so called Wonsei University. 3. [+111, -4] A person needs to be educated for sure… 4. [+54, -0] I have no prejudice against high school graduates, but Yang Hyun Suk is uneducated in many ways. 5. [+52, -0] Yang Hyun Suk said he graduated from Kwang Myung High School, but it turned out to be Kwang Myung Engineering High School which is a sh*t school. 6. [+48, -0] You have to write their majors. Bang Si Hyuk is aesthetic, Lee Soo Man is agricultural machinery, Park Jin Young is geology, Kim Sung Soo is French and journalism for graduates, Yoon Jong Shin is Korean language, Rhymer is journalism, Han Sung Ho is Chinese language, Han Sung Soo is Korean dance, and no info for Kim Kwang Soo.
BTS Jungkook, questioned regarding traffic accident and undergoing police investigation.
According to the police, 1. He returned home after being investigated early in the morning on the 4th (today). 2. It was not drink driving.
JK is being questioned for violating Road Traffic Act. He bumped against a passing taxi while driving his Mercedes-Benz in Hannamdong, Yongsangu on the 2nd. JK and the taxi driver were treated for bruises at the hospital. Police said it can't release further details.
The word that is used to describe the contact is not a "crash" level contact, and both "were" treated. It reads to me as a minor accident
BH official is out: no major injuries (both JK and the taxi driver) and the case was resolved through settlement.
Hello. This is Big Hit Entertainment. We are here to give you update on the car accident involving our member jk. Since matter within the police officials hasn’t been fully concluded we cannot disclose the details however the accident happened due to jk’s mistake while he was driving his car last week. There were no serious injuries done to both jk and the taxi driver. Jk has admitted he violated the road traffic law and in compliance with proper procedure, they proceeded with police reporting and he negotiated with the taxi driver afterwards. Again we sincerely apologize to the driver who’s involved and also to the fans for making them worried.
This is all story of news that happened in the early of November 2019, check it out!
NCT 127 to become first K-pop act to perform at MTV EMAs 2019, NCT 127 to perform at the 2019 MTV EMA’s on Sunday, November 3rd in Spain
Maroo Entertainment confirms Park Jihoon will make his comeback in December with the release of a new album and Asia tour
BTS ‘Boy With Luv’ has officially surpassed 600 MILLION VIEWS on YouTube and is their 4th MV to do so. BTS are the #1 most streamed group on global youtube with 102 MILLION streams ending the week of October 31st IZ*ONE reveals tracklist for new album ‘BLOOM*IZ’ with 12 tracks included
Despite fans' wishes, Starship has cancelled #Wonho's contract. As Wonho wishes to withdraw from public eye, we will respect his privacy & not report on the situation from now on, especially as the only news being reported currently are rumors/accusations from unreliable sources.
Top 5 Kpop Album sold on Hanteo realtime 2019-11-02 - 23:55 KST: #1 #MONSTA_X "FOLLOW: FIND YOU" #2 #NUEST "THE TABLE" #3 #TAEYEON "PURPOSE" #4 #DAY6 "THE BOOK OF US: ENTROPY" #5 #TXT "THE DREAM CHAPTER: MAGIC"
ATEEZ will make their Japanese debut on December 4th with new album ‘TREASURE EP:EXTRA: Shift The Map’ and Japanese version of their song ‘Utopia’ for the title track
Jungkook won "Most Legendary Maknae of K-pop" with a huge lead of 65.8% of votes! for the Mwave Poll, which he was against four other Maknae (Youngest) members of Kpop groups. Starting today, Korea’s No. 2 portal Daum, owned by Kakao, shuts down comments section of entertainment news with an aim to prevent abusive and hurtful comments against artists.
Have you ever get email like this from google? Let's talk about this violation of invalid traffic and how to fix the issues
Hello,
We recently identified invalid traffic concerns in your AdSense account. As a result, we have introduced an ad serving limit on your account. We will automatically review and update this limit as we continue to monitor your traffic.
Why has this happened?
We found potentially invalid traffic being used to generate ad revenue on your account. As a reminder, invalid traffic is strictly prohibited by the AdSense Programme policies. Clicks on Google ads must result from genuine user interest. Publishers may not ask others to click their ads. This includes asking users to support your site, offering rewards to users for viewing ads and promising to raise money for third parties for such behaviour. Additionally, clicking your own ads, automated clicking tools or traffic sources, robots or other deceptive software are also prohibited.
We understand that you may want to know more about the activity we’ve detected. Because this information could be used to circumvent our proprietary detection systems, we’re unable to provide our publishers with information about specific account activity, including users that may have been involved.
Note that if you are found to be in violation of the AdSense Programme policies, your account may be subject to further enforcement actions or may be permanently disabled.
"limited or no ads" is such a vague term, it could mean completely no ads or well, some, but having not all of the available ads. This happened because Google robot has detected some fraudulent behavior on your traffic website, that either you click the ads on your blog yourself, ask other to click yours or some bad person thrown click bomb into your site. If your site has a copyright claim against it, you would no longer be able to gain revenue from it and all ad revenue of the article would go to the copyright claimant.
If you ever found on Limited or No Ads" BS, you won't get click anymore and your ads revenue would go down the hill. There is the threshold you need to reach in order for your site to even be in google"manual review queue, probably around 1000-10000 page views per day or more. If your site doesn't have that much of page views or organic views, that it will take forever until you site to be review by google. You are suggested to monitor your analytic statistic of your site, avoiding the same issues arise again in the future. Temporary Ad Serving Limit has also happened due the new policy being updated. You must comply with the AdSense Program policies otherwise the further enforcement action will be taken. It is your responsibility to keep up to date with the AdSense Program policies.
There surely a lot of publisher who prefer to choose another alternative from google adsense and it's perfectly fine. I mean no one can guarantee how long this ads serving limits will continue and if you're someone who get paycheck monthly, you might not want to miss or wait too long.
How to fix this temporary ads serving limits from Google adsense? What you can only do is to increase your page view to show how valuable your site is for google. You can improve your traffic quality by creating good contents. Also remember not to get traffic to your blog/website from any unrelated content of social media.
Another tips to resolve this ads limit issues is by removing your url site from your Google adsense. After removing, take several days and hopefully the issues will fixed. You can go to account settings and click on policy center. So click on the account tab and then click on Policy center. If there is this statement: "No issues found", your site is great to go. Just remove your site from Google AdSense and wait for some days. I think for some people this might take even more than a week to fully fix any policy violation. After you have fixed site's issue, please don't directly add your site again to your Google AdSense account. Make some changes to your site. Post regularly on your site and make sure that your visitors are getting some values from your site. Once you are gaining a lot of visitors, add your site again in your AdSense account for approval.
Let's talk about All Tattoo that BTS member probably have on their bodies, either it could be a permanent one or just temporary tattoo. Although tattooing is illegal in South Korea and probably banned to be shown on national broadcast, plenty of idols didn't give a damn and still get another new tattoo into their body. Most of the time, it's a tattoo of the group name or fandom name. They really appreciate and think highly of it that they want to write it on their skin. Some idols are even using tattoos as a mean of expressing ones self and healing process, including addressing their own struggle, like depression (eg. Jonghyun shinee has black dog tattoo, a symbol of depression).
Many idols have decided to ink their body with meaningful tattoos that will always keep them reminded of the important things in life. Moreover, some of them also decided that piercings would go well with their tattooed bodies.
Here are several tattoos that BTS member probably have
1. Jimin
Obviously Jimin is on the list as BTS member who have permanent tattoo, although it often keep hidden under his sleeves. Just like on above picture, it's shown two separate place near his chest.
2. BTS Jungkook although it might not be permanent, it's still cute because the meaning of the tattoos on his hand are about BTS member and ARMY symbolize as a crown *king. Anyway fans also claim that BTS Jungkook have a tattoo hidden under his sleeves
3. BTS J hope Fans also claim that BTS J hope has tattoo at the same place as his teammate, jungkook.
Even agency suggest to their idols for not having a big tattoo in open area that can be easily seen or not having tattoo at all, many idols prefer to still have a tattoo in a discreet spot that can be hidden with costume or make up. Do you like if more Kpop idols follow this trend?
Have you ever think that with the perfect look and high beauty level, any Kpop idols could look like a cartoon /imaginary character that you like? We're in luck because fortunately enough Halloween is a popular event in South Korea and Kpop idols like to make special performance dressing with Halloween costume. Here are several Halloween costume of KPOP idols that nails into the character so much!
A Japanese magazine recently conducted a survey on over 10 000 women and asked them to vote for the best Japanese actor with the perfect boyfriend look.
1. Takeuchi Ryoma Takeuchi Ryoma is a tall and handsome Japanese actor who is famous for his role in the Japanese drama, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. He was originally a fashion model who eventually debuted as an actor.
2. Yamazaki Kento Yamazaki was cast on the streets due to his good looks, and since then, has remained one of Japan’s hottest actors. Many have praised his looks to be youthful and soft, much like an idol!
3. Yoshizawa Ryo Yoshizawa ranked second in the survey, which comes as no surprise, as he has played the role of the classic heartthrob in several Japanese dramas, such as Marmalade Boy.
4. Kubota Masataka Kubota Masataka is a highly praised actor in Japan whose subtle facial expressions can paint a whole picture. His acting has been commended by many and he is a national favorite.
5. Chiba Yudai Chiba Yudai is popular for his fun and quirky photos on his personal blog, as well as his youthful and handsome good looks. At the age of 29, Chiba looks more like a high school student than a man in his late 20’s!
A lot of IOI fans has waited for so long asking for the group to make a reunion again, looking on the fact that each members look close together and willing to perform together again, if not because of the schedule conflict and their contract with respective agency. Fans have heard several good news regarding the reunion, yet with 4 members unable to join and latest controversy regarding vote manipulation of produce 101, including police investigation in CJ is also adding difficulties. Kyulkyung has now been added to the list of members unable to join due to China schedules. There haven't been any discussions recently,
2.The king is back
Looking that Gdragon has been released from the army and BEG recent comeback, it seems more and more old act will make a comeback soon. Exo will follow soon.
SM Entertainment confirms EXO is preparing their new full album and will make their comeback soon.They will reveal the comeback schedule soon
3. SNSD Taeyeon shown that she is digital monster too.
SNSD Taeyeon "Spark" chart rankings
9:10pm KST - Realtime All-Kill
Melon 1
Genie 1
Bugs 1
Soribada 1
FLO 1
Not only that TAEYEON PURPOSE album also hit #2 US iTunes Top Albums at 1:41AM, ONLY lost to Kanye west.
4. JYP Entertainment says Stray Kids' first solo concert 'District 9 : Unlock' will proceed as scheduled following Woojin leaving the group
5. Sakura email of Izone To Wiz*one
It’s been a year that we debuted! i am surprised at (how) time flies fast. Thinking about it, we only made joyful memories. I think “ Isn’t it a fate that our izone members and wizone met?”. We will multiply the good things and divide sad things and will walk together forever in the future too. You know i love wizones right? I love you wizones
Everyone here should be seeking for some peace, protecting yourself from the dangerous outside world, correct? Well, i wouldn't say i'm not tho. But, whatever your reason to be here, as you're listening to these masterpieces, and reading this comment, i really hope you enjoy your day and upcoming days! Find happiness in your life. You are matter, you are you. Don't let people control you. BUT, if someone tries to remind you about your mistakes, don't directly deny it. think about that with a clear mind.
Jazz music is also great for reducing fatigue. The stimulating and relaxing effect of Jazz music offer significant stress relieving benefits. Considering most health problems are caused by stress, listening to Jazz music has a profound effect on your health
The worries you have today, will vanish within time. Do not place imaginary borders, limits or restrictions on your happiness. Break down your imaginary confines, and feel your happiness and hope embody you! The stress you feel will dissipate, and life will continue its beautiful momentum.
Try to listening a music in your bad day, it might help you a bit. Music can make people feel so positive. My business requires me to be on the phone all day. I usually have one ear plug in listening to your classics. while disgruntled customers cuss at me, they can't understand why I'm so tranquil and serene.
