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LE SSERAFIM has returned back to South Korea after spending two weeks in California for COACHELLA. And now, the members can hopefully get some needed rest. Meanwhile, Episode 0, a teaser of what is yet to come for LE SSERAFIM’s “DAY OFF” season 4.
It was announced on the 23rd that singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is pregnant with her first child. The announcement was made on the official website of her agency and on her own SNS. The agency announced on the official website, “We would like to announce Read More …
As news of HYBE requesting for ADOR CEO Min Hee-Jin to step down and conducting an audit on the company, ADOR CEO Min Hee-Kin in an interview with Hankyung, “ILLIT copying NewJeans is not something that BeLift Lab did themselves, but HYBE was related to Read More …
In major news, NewJeans label ADOR (which HYBE owns 80% of the company and CEO Min Heejin owns 18% and other ADOR executives own 2%) is being investigated for leaking confidential contracts. According to Korean media, they have issued an emergency audit on ADOR and Read More …
It was announced earlier today that HYBE girl group ILLIT decided on their official fan club name and the name would be “LILYs”. But the announcement received many negative posts on social media as BLACKPINK’s LISA fangroup is called “Lilies”. The management company for ILLIT, Read More …
On the 21st, the band REBECCA, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary since its major debut, announced that it will hold its first national tour in seven years, the tour will be titled “REBECCA NOSTALGIC NEW WORLD TOUR 2024” (13 performances in 7 locations). The Read More …
After the first COACHELLA music festival week featuring LE SSERAFIM, while there were positive comments, there were also negative as YouTube and news channels who bank off toxic news tried to find every negative news, while major news outlets posted positively about LE SSERAFIM. Meanwhile, Read More …
Iriyama Anna, a former member of “AKB48” and a talent, updated her X on April 18th. I reported that she got her driver’s license with a photo of her. On social media, there have been comments such as, “Her face is too strong for a Read More …
Idol group “Dempagumi.inc” updated their official website on April 20th. It was announced that the show will reach its end in 2025, bringing a 16-year history to a close. The post states, “After repeated discussions with the members and crew about the group’s future activities Read More …
REITA, the bassist of the visual kei rock band, the GazettE, has passed away on April 15th. The official website reports that “REITA, the bassist of the GazettE, who belongs to our company, passed away on April 15, 2020. We would like to express our Read More …
It was announced on the 15th that singer Nakamori Akina (58) will hold a concert for members of her fan club “ALDEA” on July 13th, her 59th birthday. Her agency disclosed to Sankei Sports, “At this stage, we are planning an event for the fan Read More …
The yen’s depreciation against the dollar is at historic levels. It has surpassed the 154 yen level and it’s not getting any better. With prices increasing in Japan and wages not increasing at all, Japan has had to increasing pricing. One well known steak restaurant Read More …
Actor/Singer Kimura Takuya took to Instagram stories to wish his wife, singer Kudo Shizuka a happy 54th birthday. Daughters KOKI and Cocomi also shared their happy birthday photos and wishes for their mother. Kimura shared a photo of Kudo sitting behind a table smiling with Read More …
Singer GACKT (50) appeared as a guest on Nippon Television’s “Meshidora ~Kanechika & Shinnosuke’s Gourmet Drive~” broadcast on the 13th and talked about the eating habits he has continued for 25 years. GACKT said on the program, “Carbohydrates…I don’t eat much in general, but I Read More …
LE SSERAFIM has performed in their first Saturday at Coachella with thousands of people in attendance and a performance with a few surprises. The group performed with a live band and for “UNFORGIVEN”, Nile Rodgers showed up to play electric guitar. But the biggest surprise Read More …