Kep1er And CLC’s Yujin Releases Gorgeous Profile Photos After Signing With New Agency

Choi Yujin of Kep1er and CLC has released official profile photos under her new agency!

Earlier this month, ELSE Entertainment announced that Yujin had signed an exclusive contract with the agency.

On July 21, ELSE Entertainment unveiled a stunning new set of profile photos of Yujin to signal her fresh start under new management.

Check out all of her new profile photos below!


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Watch: Chae Jong Hyeop’s New Japanese Drama Confirms Premiere Date + Releases Teasers

Chae Jong Hyeop’s upcoming Japanese drama “The Rules Of Vacation” (working title) has officially confirmed its premiere date!

The drama, produced by Japan’s ABEMA, follows the story of Hoshino Midori (Hashimoto Kanna), who, exhausted by her busy life, falls in love with a mysterious caretaker Nishigami at a seaside villa and rediscovers the meaning of her life. Chae Jong Hyeop stars as Nishigami, the enigmatic manager of the beachside villa.

The series is set to premiere on ABEMA on July 27 and will become available to stream on Netflix beginning July 31.

The newly released poster captures Nishigami’s mysterious charm, creating a sense of tension and romance through his unreadable gaze and calm demeanor.

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Meanwhile, the accompanying teaser video has heightened anticipation for his on-screen chemistry with Hashimoto Kanna.

Chae Jong Hyeop previously gained nationwide popularity in Japan through his leading role in “Eye Love You,” becoming the first Korean actor to headline a drama in Japan’s highly competitive prime-time slot.

Are you excited for Chae Jong Hyeop’s upcoming drama? Stay tuned for more updates!

In the meantime, watch Chae Jong Hyeop in “Serendipity’s Embrace” here:

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Watch: Han Suk Kyu And Jung Yu Mi’s “Speaking Dead” Releases New Teasers Ahead Of Film Festival Screening

Han Suk Kyu and Jung Yu Mi’s new drama “Speaking Dead” has confirmed its first screening at the 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN)!

“Speaking Dead” is a drama that follows the pursuit of the truth behind a case buried over a decade ago, beginning with the confession of Jang Jae Wook (Han Suk Kyu), a forensic scientist identified as a notorious terror suspect.

The drama will be unveiled for the first time at the 30th BIFAN, which will be held from July 2 to 12. “Speaking Dead” has been officially invited to “Phantascapes,” a newly established section that introduces projects across various genres including comedy, romance, and fantasy, through which “Speaking Dead” will meet domestic audiences for the first time.

The launching poster features the main characters including forensic scientist Jang Jae Wook, a profiler (Jung Yu Mi), a prosecutor (Lee Hee Joon), a detective captain (Yeom Hye Ran), and a judge advocate (Kim Jun Han). The figures set against the backdrop of Gwanghwamun, coupled with the tagline, “The truth has been concealed,” foreshadow the mysterious atmosphere of the project. Ryu Hye Young, who plays a social affairs reporter, and Kim Yoo Mi, who plays the lover of the judge advocate, also join the cast.

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The accompanying trailer begins with the monologue of Jang Jae Wook: “We are all connected. If you touch one, it triggers a chain reaction.” The tension of the drama is conveyed through the lines and scenes of the characters surrounding the case.

“Speaking Dead” will be screened in a theatrical format, combining parts 1 and 2, on July 11 during the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.

While you wait, watch Han Suk Kyu in “Dr. Romantic”:

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Or watch Jung Yu Mi on “Unplanned Trip: Limited Edition”:

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“Heart Signal 5” Releases Official Statement On Adultery Allegations Against Contestant

Channel A’s “Heart Signal 5” has formally addressed the allegations against one of its contestants.

Recently, an anonymous individual uploaded a post on the online community Blind accusing a dating show contestant of having been romantically involved with a married man during filming for the program.

The post claimed that the contestant had appeared on the dating show and pretended to be single while already in a relationship with this married man, whom she continued to see throughout filming. The post also alleged that the contestant had begun the affair and moved in with the married man despite knowing that his wife had just given birth to a child and despite the wife strongly requesting an end to the affair over a long period of time.

The post included a CCTV screenshot of what appeared to be a man and woman kissing in an elevator.

Although the post did not specifically name the dating show and contestant in question, the details provided in the lengthy post narrowed the speculation to a specific cast member from “Heart Signal 5,” which is currently airing.

On June 9, ahead of the broadcast of its latest episode, “Heart Signal 5” officially responded to the controversy with the following statement:

We are currently in the process of checking the facts regarding the allegations related to a certain cast member.

The production team is taking this matter very seriously.

Regardless of whether the allegations are true or not, we are carefully discussing the direction of our broadcast content including the cast member in question.

We sincerely apologize for giving viewers cause for concern.

You can watch full episodes of “Heart Signal 5” with subtitles on Viki below:

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7 New K-Pop Releases To Turn Up The Heat This Summer

It’s officially June, and it’s getting hot this summer – not only the weather, but the new K-pop releases too! If you’re a little behind and want to catch up on the season’s biggest bangers so far, we’ve got your back. You might even find a new gem to add to your playlist!

1. aespa – “LEMONADE”

With an addictive electronic beat that underscores the whole track, it’s an instant love! “LEMONADE” shows off the subtler side of the aespa members’ voices for a song that drips with cool-girl energy. The laid-back format at the beginning of the song makes the short beat switch-up sound even sweeter!

2. CORTIS – “REDRED”

Rocking a heavily electronic sound that somehow feels 2010’s inspired and refreshingly new at the same time, it’s CORTIS with their latest title track “REDRED”! A song that would fit in with the soundtrack at any club, this is a song you’ll want to dance to. For a fun summer, turn up the volume on this one!

3. BABYMONSTER – “CHOOM”

Meaning “dance” in Korean, it’s no surprise that BABYMONSTER’s “CHOOM” features a beat that you can’t help but groove to! The opening makes the full-bodied chorus even more impactful. Plus, you know that BABYMONSTER delivers when it comes to vocals and a rap that pulls no punches!

4. ZEROBASEONE – “TOP 5”

Back with their long-awaited new title track, “TOP 5” makes use of a cool R&B beat to set the tone and then delivers with super smooth vocals to match! For a song that’s just enough to be addictive without totally overdoing it, look no further. ZEROBASEONE is in their new era, and it’s off to an amazing start!

5. LE SSERAFIM – “BOOMPALA”

You’d be forgiven for mistaking LE SSERAFIM’s “BOOMPALA” for another Latin pop classic at first – the sample of “Macarena” immediately makes you want to dance! The beat stays front and center, with the members perfectly matching the vibe on the vocals. There’s something about it that’s just so catchy!

6. BTS – “2.0”

That beat drop at the beginning tells you everything you need to know about BTS’s “2.0” from the jump – it’s getting serious! The heavy bass is at times complimented and other times contrasted by smooth rap or bright vocals. The result is a song that keeps you on your toes and a track that you’ll just keep coming back to!

7. ILLIT – “It’s Me”

Wrapping up the list with a song that’s techno music on overdrive, ILLIT’s title track “It’s Me” is just the right amount of out-there. The lyrics combined with the rapid jumps between sweet melodies and intense electronic crescendos are sort of overwhelming, but in a good way. When this song is on, everyone is listening!

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Ji Chang Wook’s Agency Releases Statement Regarding His Tax Audit And Penalty 

Ji Chang Wook’s agency has issued a formal statement regarding the results of his recent tax audit.

On May 2, Field News reported that Ji Chang Wook had been subjected to an irregular tax audit by the National Tax Service this past March. According to the report, the actor was ordered to pay billions of won (millions of dollars) as a result of the audit.

That same day, Ji Chang Wook’s agency Spring Company responded by releasing the following statement:

Hello. This is Spring Company.

We are making an official statement regarding the report about our actor Ji Chang Wook’s tax audit.

First, we sincerely apologize for giving many people cause for concern through this incident. However, we would like to clearly state that there was absolutely no intentional omission of income or tax evasion through dishonest means.

During the recently conducted tax audit, our company transparently submitted all relevant materials and diligently cooperated with the investigation. However, we found that there was a difference in opinion with the tax authorities on the interpretation and application of tax laws regarding whether the earnings from the actor’s activities in the entertainment industry should be attributed to the individual or the corporation under the principle of taxation based on economic substance.

Despite this difference in opinion, we respect the findings of the National Tax Service’s audit, as [Ji Chang Wook] has strictly adhered to all tax-related laws and procedures without any issues and has always considered the diligent fulfillment of his tax obligations a top priority ever since his debut in 2008. Therefore, we plan to pay the imposed penalty tax without delay, in accordance with the relevant procedures.

In order to prevent a similar incident from occurring in the future, we will review our tax and accounting management systems even more closely, and we will continue to diligently fulfill our tax obligations while upholding the law and related principles.

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Kim Soo Hyun’s Agency Releases Statement On Lawsuit Results And HoverLab Kim Se Eui’s Arrest Warrant

Kim Soo Hyun’s agency has released a statement regarding the lawsuits filed against Kim Se Eui of YouTube channel HoverLab Inc. (hereinafter “HoverLab”).

Hello, this is GOLDMEDALIST.

We would like to provide the following statement regarding the multiple complaints and lawsuits filed by Kim Soo Hyun and our company against Kim Se Eui of HoverLab (Garosero Research Institute).

According to the results of the investigation, the various allegations and evidence raised by HoverLab against Kim Soo Hyun were found to be false. In particular, the KakaoTalk conversations revealed during the press conference were determined to have been fabricated and altered from conversations involving a third party unrelated to Kim Soo Hyun, while the deceased’s voice recordings were also confirmed to be manipulated materials generated using AI technology.

As a result, due to the seriousness of the charges—including violations of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (defamation through the dissemination of false information), violations of the Act on Punishment of Crime of Stalking, violations of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes (distribution of illegally filmed materials and coercion involving such materials), and threats—the court has issued an arrest warrant for Kim Se Eui.

We sincerely thank the investigative authorities for their efforts in uncovering the truth based on objective evidence.

At a press conference one year ago, Kim Soo Hyun stated:
“I won’t ask you to believe me. I will make sure to prove it.”

The past year for Kim Soo Hyun has been devoted solely to keeping that promise. At last, through lawful procedures and a thorough investigation, the truth has been proven.

We deeply thank everyone who trusted and waited for Kim Soo Hyun during this time.

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Jang Dong Ju’s Agency Releases Statement Regarding His Sudden Retirement Announcement

Actor Jang Dong Ju’s agency has released an official statement regarding his retirement announcement.

Previously on May 15, Jang Dong Ju uploaded a post on his personal social media account announcing his retirement from acting.

Afterward, the actor held a live broadcast where he apologized for the series of events and shared an update on his situation. He confessed that, with help from people around him, he had managed to settle more than 3 billion won (approximately $1,994,000) out of approximately 4 billion won (approximately $2,659,000) in debt but still had around 700 million (approximately $465,400) to 800 million won (approximately $531,900) remaining.

He also expressed that he felt unable to continue a normal acting career due to ongoing debt collection pressure. However, he stated that he would repay the debt through his own efforts rather than using legal relief procedures such as bankruptcy or rehabilitation programs.

On May 17, Jang Dong Ju’s agency Management W released an official statement clarifying that Jang Dong Ju’s retirement announcement was a decision made solely by the actor himself without any prior discussion or consultation with the agency.

Read the agency’s full statement below:

Hello, this is Management W.

First, we would like to apologize to fans who cherish and support our artist Jang Dong Ju as well as to those in the pop culture and arts industry for causing concern with such sudden news.

The announcement of actor Jang Dong Ju’s retirement, which has recently circulated through media and social media, was a matter decided unilaterally by the actor himself without any prior discussion or consultation with our agency.

Our agency did not receive any prior notice regarding this matter and only became aware of the situation after the announcement was made.

This act constitutes highly irresponsible behavior that abandons the responsibility and trust expected of an actor currently under contract. We would like to clarify that the responsibility for the resulting confusion and damages lies entirely with the actor himself.

Our agency is doing its utmost to resolve the situation with the relevant parties and partners who have been affected by the actor’s unilateral decision, and we are responding to this matter with the utmost seriousness.

Furthermore, we have judged that the relationship of trust with actor Jang Dong Ju has effectively reached an irrecoverable state, and we plan to carefully review all matters including whether to maintain the exclusive contract in the future.

We once again deeply apologize to fans and all related parties for the concern caused.

Thank you.

Last year, Jang Dong Ju caused concern after leaving behind only a brief apology statement before cutting off contact. Later, in January of this year, he revealed that he had been threatened by hackers and suffered financial losses amounting to tens of billions of won.

Born in 1994, Jang Dong Ju made his acting debut with the KBS drama “School 2017” and recently appeared in the drama “No Tail to Tell.” Earlier on May 1, the actor shared news that he was joining the cast of the new film “OUR NEXT” (literal title), but two weeks later, he made a sudden retirement announcement, causing concern.

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Lee Yi Kyung’s Agency Releases Statement Regarding Recent Tax Penalty Imposed On His One-Man Agency

Lee Yi Kyung’s agency has issued an official statement regarding the results of a tax audit of his one-man agency.

Recently, an irregular tax audit was conducted by the National Tax Service on Lee Yi Kyung’s one-man agency. Tax authorities determined that there was a possibility of tax avoidance, as the corporation established by Lee Yi Kyung had processed a portion of his personal income as corporate revenue, thereby benefiting from the lower maximum corporate tax rate compared to the personal income tax rate.

On May 13, Lee Yi Kyung’s agency SANGYOUNG ENT released an official statement and apologized for causing concern to his fans.

Read the full statement below:

Hello, this is SANGYOUNG ENT.

We would like to address the results of the tax audit concerning our agency’s actor Lee Yi Kyung.

First, we deeply apologize for causing concern to many people due to this matter.

Since his debut, Lee Yi Kyung has always complied with tax laws and faithfully fulfilled his tax obligations. Throughout the recent tax audit process, he diligently cooperated with the investigation by transparently submitting all relevant materials.

The results of this tax audit arose from a difference in the interpretation of tax laws between the tax authorities and our agency regarding the criteria for expense reporting during the operation of our corporation. We would like to clearly state that there was absolutely no intentional omission of income or tax evasion through dishonest means.

Our agency respects the findings of the National Tax Service, and we will pay the imposed penalty tax without delay in accordance with the relevant procedures.

Once again, we sincerely apologize for causing concern to many, and we will more thoroughly examine our tax and accounting management systems to ensure that similar issues do not occur in the future. We will continue to abide by the law and principles, and faithfully fulfill our tax obligations.

Recently, the entertainment industry has been embroiled in controversy as several actors were found to have had additional taxes imposed due to issues in the tax management process involving their one-man corporations.

While one-man agencies are a common method used by celebrities to manage their earnings and expenses in a corporate format, the ongoing controversies led the Korea Management Federation to urge institutional improvements regarding celebrities’ one-man corporations and tax issues last February.

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s Legal Representative Releases Statement Addressing Family-Related Controversy

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s legal representative has issued an official statement addressing recent speculation surrounding a family-related controversy.

On April 16, reports emerged that the older brother of a well-known girl group member, identified as Mr. A, had been arrested on charges of sexually molesting a female broadcast jockey (BJ). As speculation grew that the individual in question was Jisoo’s older brother, additional allegations surfaced. A person identifying herself as Mr. A’s wife claimed on social media that she had experienced domestic violence during their marriage.

In response, on April 20, attorney Eun Hyun Ho of Kim & Chang, the legal representative for Jisoo’s agency BLISSOO, released an official statement clarifying that both the artist and the company are not connected to the matter.

This is attorney Eun Hyun Ho of Kim & Chang, legal representative for BLISSOO.

We express our deep regret over the indiscriminate spread of content that associates the artist and BLISSOO with a family-related matter, as well as the circulation of false information that damages the artist’s reputation through certain media reports, online communities, and social media.

First, the matter currently being raised is entirely unrelated to the artist and BLISSOO. Much of the information circulating online consists of unverified speculation or clearly false claims.

The artist began her trainee life at a young age and has lived independently for many years, apart from her family. As such, she is not in a position to be aware of or involved in the private matters of the individual in question.

Additionally, during the preparatory stages of establishing BLISSOO, the artist did receive limited advice and assistance from family members in the form of relaying communications during discussions with relevant parties. However, at no point—then or now—have family members received compensation from BLISSOO or participated in any management or decision-making processes. Since then, the company has been operated entirely independently, without any involvement from family members.

In particular, claims circulating in some media outlets and online stating that “the individual co-founded the company with the artist” or that “the individual serves as part of BLISSOO’s management or as its CEO” are entirely false. We clearly state that the individual has no legal or managerial ties to BLISSOO.

Furthermore, neither BLISSOO nor the artist has provided any financial or legal support to the individual, nor do they have any plans to do so in the future. The artist also has no communication or involvement with the individual regarding this matter.

Despite this, the continued dissemination of false information, as well as the use of the artist’s name, likeness, or image in connection with unrelated matters, constitutes a clear violation of rights and defamation.

Accordingly, our legal team strongly warns that we will take all available civil and criminal legal action without delay against the following acts:

1. The creation and distribution of content containing false information and defamatory claims
2. The use of the artist’s name, likeness, or image in unrelated matters
3. The publication or creation of content based on unverified or speculative information

In particular, we make it clear that we will respond firmly—without leniency or settlement—to those who repeatedly or maliciously create and disseminate such content.

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