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Moon Geun Young recently gave fans an update on the status of her health through social media.

On June 28, the actress posted a picture of a cute cup on her personal Instagram account along with a caption that said, “I really like this cup. Honestly, I’m not the type to get attached to an object. I don’t really know why. But despite all that, this cup has still stayed next to me. I like witches, so I wanted to become one once. I might even be dreaming of becoming one now.”

She continued, saying, “Anyways – maybe…even with natural mistakes, failures, and changes (of course, I can’t naturally accept them). Because we have to live on, because we are alive, it was really hard for me to share this process with anyone. But now that it has passed, I see that anyone can be by my side when I’m in a place of development, they can even watch over me when I make bad choices, and can cheer me on even when I have my stupid moments. I recently became grateful once again for that kind of life. It suddenly occurred to me. As I was cleaning this cup.”

She also added the hashtags, “#I’m fine #Don’t worry #I’m sorry, but more than that, I’m thankful. #Day649.”

Meanwhile, Moon Geun Young previously received four surgical procedures after being diagnosed with a medical condition called Acute Compartment Syndrome.

Former SISTAR member Dasom relayed some honest thoughts about SISTAR’s disbandment.

During a press conference for her drama “Sister Is Alive” on June 28, Dasom said, “As for SISTAR’s disbandment, the members all shared our opinions since the beginning of this year. So there was lots of time for us to organize our thoughts.”

“With that said, seven years is a long time and it would be a lie to say that it wasn’t hard,” she added. “I had no time to be sad about SISTAR’s disbandment and had to focus on acting. However, this project was very important to me and a huge opportunity for me, so I tried so that my focus didn’t stray.”

She explained, “We disbanded so that we could each focus on our own paths. Nothing bad happened, and it was just a choice we made for our individual paths.”

Dasom was then asked about the recent news of her former groupmate Bora dating BIGSTAR’s Feeldog. She said simply, “I knew that the two of them are close. That’s all I’m going to say.”

On June 29 at 11:30 a.m. KST, the Seoul Central District Court proceeded with the first trial for BIGBANG T.O.P’s marijuana case.

During the trial, T.O.P acknowledged all of the charges made against him. He has been accused of illegally smoking marijuana four times with a female trainee at his home in Seoul last October. During the police investigation earlier on, T.O.P initially stated that he was not aware that what he was smoking was marijuana; however, later, he admitted to two out of the four instances of smoking marijuana.

The prosecution has demanded that T.O.P receive two years of probation with the possibility of a 10 month prison sentence if he violates the terms of his probation.

Previously, the female trainee that was with T.O.P at the time has received four years of probation with the possibility of a three-year prison sentence if she commits a repeat offense during her probation period; however, reports later revealed that the prosecution had appealed for a second trial.

Im Siwan has received an official date for his military enlistment.

A representative from his agency Plum Entertainment announced, “On July 11, Im Siwan will be enlisting as an active-duty soldier at a recruit training center located in Gyeonggi province. He is planning on briefly greeting his fans on the day of his enlistment.”

On May 22, actor Yoo Ah In underwent his fifth medical examination for his mandatory military service. The final verdict regarding the actor’s military service has been delayed a number of times due to various past injuries as well as a bone tumor.

The actor underwent his first medical evaluation back in December of 2015 and received a final verdict today on June 27. The actor was deemed unfit for service as an active duty soldier primarily because of his bone tumor, despite the fact that the actor has frequently expressed his desire to serve as an active duty soldier. While the actor had been receiving treatment in order to maintain a tolerable amount of pain in his daily life, results from his re-examination deemed him unsuitable for life as an active duty soldier.

Furthermore, Yoo Ah In first injured his right shoulder muscle while filming the 2013 movie “Tough as Iron” and his condition worsened while filming the 2014 movie “Veteran.”

The director of “Veteran” said, “The final scene was one in which Yoo Ah In had to engage in hand-to-hand combat with Hwang Jung Min. I was very grateful to Yoo Ah In because, although his hands were shaking the whole time [because of his shoulder injury], he showed fighting spirit until the very end and finished filming without a stand-in.”

He continued, “Even if others say disrespectful and rude things about [Yoo Ah In’s] shoulder injury, I, for one, could never do that.”

In addition to his shoulder injury and bone tumor, it was reported that Yoo Ah In also severely fractured his left collarbone last year. His collarbone injury did not come to light until recently because Yoo Ah In received painkilling medication and participated in a hand-printing event at a film festival the day after the accident that caused the injury.

His agency, United Artist Agency (UAA), released an official statement on June 27 and said, “Due to pre-existing medical conditions, actor Yoo Ah In has been deemed unfit for military service by the Military Manpower Administration and received a final verdict that exempts him from mandatory military service.”

The statement continued, “As an agency, we will actively do our best to help our actor receive medical treatment and carefully monitor and maintain his health.”

Lee Min Ho has received 100 million won (approximately $87,800) in compensation for violation of his publicity rights.

In 2012, when Lee Min Ho signed on to appear in drama “The Great Doctor,” the drama production company agreed to the requirement of drawing up separate contracts when doing business that makes use of his publicity rights or drama character. However, a cosmetics manufacturer for the production company used an image of him from the drama for the packaging of facial masks, and Lee Min Ho filed a lawsuit against five companies involved including the drama production company and the cosmetics company.

On June 27, his agency revealed, “The lawsuit on compensation for damages of publicity rights was partially won at the trial today.”

The first trial ruling was that he would get 20 million won (approximately $17,600) in compensation, but the appeals court ruled that he should receive an additional 80 million won (approximately $70,300) for property damages. It was maintained from the first ruling that they cannot produce or sell products using his publicity rights.

Super Junior’s Leeteuk, who was recently the victim of a robbery in Switzerland, updated his fans to say that he is safe and back in Korea.

On June 27, he wrote a message on his Instagram. The full translation is as follows:

“I returned safely from Switzerland. This was my third time visiting the country and since I was a promotional ambassador for Switzerland, I felt even more familiar and excited, even before the filming began. After we arrived, we finished the filming well with all the staff and even Switzerland’s Chief of Tourism Commissions. However, we were all flustered and surprised at the unforeseen events that occurred before we left for the airport.

“I hope never to be in this situation again, but if I am, I think I will be able to deal with the situation better after this. I will explain this in more detail for tourists. No one was hurt, and everyone ate and slept well, and came back safely. I think on the July broadcast of ‘One Night Food Trip,’ you’ll be able to see the beautiful sights of Switzerland and the food as well. I’m also excited to see it.

“I’m sorry for making you worry, and I heard that it became big news in Switzerland as well. I think it’s most important to always be safe, no matter where you are. Thank you to SHINee’s Minho, who filled in for the broadcast, and sorry and thank you to the ‘Delivery’ staff. I will work even harder.”

Former SISTAR member Bora and BIGSTAR’s Feeldog are confirmed to be dating!

A media outlet reported on June 28 that Bora and Feeldog have been dating for about a year after meeting each other on “Hit the Stage.” The source said, “Feeldog drives Bora’s car. That’s how comfortable they are with each other.” They also pointed out that on May 9, the two of them were seen going to the polling station separately to vote in the presidential elections; however, they waited for each other and returned together, holding hands.

After this report, Feeldog’s management company, Brave Entertainment, said, “After checking with Feeldog, we have confirmed that they’ve been dating officially for about six months, not a year.” They added, “The two of them got close after going on ‘Hit the Stage’ together.”

Bora’s agency Hook Entertainment also said, “After checking with Bora, we confirmed that she is dating Feeldog.”

Congratulations to the couple!

Actress Jun Ji Hyun is pregnant with her second child!

Jun Ji Hyun’s agency Culture Depot said on June 26, “She confirmed this at the hospital recently.”

The agency revealed, “She is currently at 10 weeks. She is being very careful right now because she is in the beginning stages of her pregnancy.” They added, “It is great news, so please give her your blessings.”

Meanwhile, Jun Ji Hyun got married to a financier named Choi Jun Hyuk in 2012. They had their first child in February of 2016.

Congratulations to the couple!

Actress Hwang Jung Eum is glowing and cheerful in new photos as she gets ready to welcome her first child into the world!

On June 25, Hwang Jung Eum posted an album of photos to Instagram of herself and friends enjoying a chat and meal together, with the actress looking very pregnant and beautiful. Actresses Byun Jung Soo and Jun In Hwa, as well as ballerina Yoo Hye Jin (who is married to Uhm Tae Woong and the mother of Uhm Ji On, and often appeared on “The Return of Superman” with her family), can also be spotted in the photos.

Byun Jung Soo also uploaded shots from the day to her Instagram, and cheered Hwang Jung Eum on in the caption, saying she hopes she gives birth to a beautiful baby next month.

It was announced back in February that Hwang Jung Eum was four-months pregnant at the time, after having tied the knot with professional golfer and businessman Lee Young Don a year before.

Super Junior’s Leeteuk revealed that he was robbed on his trip to Switzerland.

On June 25, he posted a photo on his Instagram with the caption, “I need to go back to Korea…”

In the photo, the window of the back seat of a car, presumably the one that he had been using on the trip, is shattered.

Leeteuk added, “The staff’s phones and passports were all taken, too.” He then said, “I’m using social media to the Korean ‘Delivery’ program staff. It might be difficult to film right away after this.” He added, “Our passports were all robbed, too. We’ll get back [to Korea] soon.”

Leeteuk had been in Switzerland to film for the variety show “Delivery,” and just one day prior had met up with one of his fans.

After Ga In became involved in controversy on Instagram by alleging that a friend of her boyfriend Joo Ji Hoon offered her marijuana, the police have given an update as to their ongoing investigation into the matter.

Earlier this month, Ga In was questioned by the police about her posts. On June 25, a source from the police stated that the narcotics investigation department of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency had received a search warrant for the communications record of Mr. Park, the man who Ga In accused of offering her marijuana, and was looking into his calls. Previously Ga In had uploaded pictures of texts she said she received from Mr. Park on her personal Instagram. Both Ga In and Mr. Park were questioned by the police on separate days on June 6 and 8.

The police confirmed that Ga In is being treated as a testifier in the case and is not currently subject to any further investigations. The police also believe that there is credibility in her claim against Mr. Park and are looking into his calls to seek any suspicious behavior in his communications with friends and acquaintances.

A source from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency stated, “The situation between Ga In and Mr. Park is not yet a full-blown investigation. However, since we cannot say that there is no suspicion of criminal activity involved, we will continue to look into what happened.”

On June 25, Ai Shinozaki appeared in the live studio of MBC’s “Section TV” and responded to a question about her relationship with FTISLAND’s Lee Hong Ki.

The Japanese model and actress commented, “”I am friends with Lee Hong Ki. I did not contact him on this trip to Korea, but we keep in contact once in awhile.” The two had previously denied dating rumors back in 2015.

Also on this episode, Ai Shinozaki shared that she is a fan of TWICE and sang and danced to a line of “Cheer Up.”

Lee Hyori and her husband explained why she decided to appear on “Hyori’s Homestay.”

On June 25, JTBC’s “Hyori’s Homestay” aired its first episode. In the show, Lee Hyori and her husband will be opening up their home in Jeju Island to guests.

While admitting that the thing that they find most uncomfortable is people coming to see them at their home, they also explained why they decided to take part in the show.

Hyori’s husband Lee Sang Soon said, “Inviting people over and people just randomly showing up at your house to see you are different. If we were going to do a program like this, I thought it was best to be natural.”

Lee Hyori said, “In the end, it’s eating and sleeping with someone that you don’t know. With this, I hope to learn how to get along with someone who’s not already your friend.”

Meanwhile, “Hyori’s Homestay” is a reality variety program that turns Lee Hyori and Lee Sang Soon’s house into a guest house. IU also makes an appearance on it as a part-time worker.

Jang Nara recently took to Instagram to address the recent rumors of her alleged marriage to Park Bo Gum.

The pair appeared together in the KBS drama “I Remember You” back in 2015, and dating rumors first spread about them in early 2016 (and were denied).

Last week, rumors about the actors’ relationship once again surfaced, this time claiming that they were spotted together on Cheongdam Wedding Street to prepare for their alleged wedding. Their agencies both soon after denied the rumors.

Sadly, it appears that actress Jang Nara has been the victim of malicious comments that have followed the rumors. A look at her most recent Instagram posts shows many comments (in not only Korean but also English and other languages) that tell her not to marry Park Bo Gum, and make attacks on her based on her age and appearance.

On June 24, Jang Nara posted the following to Instagram:

“I didn’t say anything before because I didn’t think it was right to talk about something that didn’t require an explanation, but I haven’t seen him or met up with him. I haven’t even met him on the street while walking past. I don’t know where Cheongdam Wedding Street is, and I spend most of my time at home or in my neighborhood.

“I think that the fact that I am still not married is completely my own private matter, regardless of my age. I have worked hard because I want to be a good actor when I’m on set and because I want to be a good junior and senior actor to my colleagues. However, I have become a senior actor that does harm because of something I don’t even know about… Don’t do that. Why do you have to talk about my age and appearance because of something that is completely impossible?

“I am trying to live a healthy life while aging naturally.

“I’m doing well. I’ll delete this shortly.”

Jang Nara did then delete her post later on.

AOA’s Choa has decided that she will officially leave the group.

After several speculations that Choa may be thinking of leaving AOA, on June 22, she made a post on her Instagram confirming that she will be leaving the band.

Here is the full translation of her post:

“Hello, this is Choa.

“I was very grateful and sorry that so many people took interest in my sudden hiatus. This is a bit late, but I want to tell you the reason why I had to rest and the decision that I came to after lots of deliberation.

“Since AOA wasn’t a team that immediately received a lot of love when we debuted, I had always been grateful for the love we got and I think preciously of it.

“Although I was the oldest on the team, I’m still very young and I wanted to cry a lot of times while working. However, I know that the reason you like me is because of my bright image. Although I was crying in my heart, I had to look happy. This happened repeatedly, and the more I forced myself, I found myself becoming sicker and sicker.

“To treat my insomnia and depression, I tried taking medication and started decreasing my work two years ago. However, because the problem didn’t stem from being tired, I ended up stopping all of my activities.

“I tried hard to get back to work while thinking of those who were waiting for me, but I felt that if the negative attention of my hiatus continued, this would be even more detrimental to the team members.

“After speaking with our company, I am leaving the team called AOA today, and I’m going to be cheering on my fellow members.

“Over the past eight years while I prepared to become a celebrity and worked as one, I learned a lot of things. I think that even this difficult moment is a process for me to grow. I am 28 years old this year, and going forward, I will be reflecting on my chaotic self. For the remainder of my 20s, I would like to fill them with different experiences that are befitting of my age.

“As of now, I am not thinking about doing any work outside of my individual work that was already planned. Someday, when I no longer feel scared and feel that I can show a better side of me, and if there are still people who cheer me on, I would like to return. I am a lacking person, but to those who keep cheering me on and worry for me, I would like to give my sincere thanks. To the members who I have been with for so long, and to those who helped me overcome what I lack so that I can be loved, and to those who loved me and AOA, thank you very much from the bottom of my heart.”

Actor Kim Ki Bang has announced he is tying the knot!

According to his agency, Mystic Entertainment, Kim Ki Bang and Kim Hee Kyung will be getting married on September 30. Kim Hee Kyung is a deputy leader at a makeup brand company and their wedding will be held privately in Seoul.

Kim Ki Bang appeared on a JTBC variety show last December and revealed that he was currently in a relationship. The two of them have been dating for about two years.

On his personal Instagram, the actor wrote, “It’s a good day today. I’m getting married. I haven’t done a lot of good things so far but a beautiful and kind woman has come into my life. There was no need for hesitation or reasoning. We will live happily together. Please congratulate us.”

After it was revealed that actor Kim Woo Bin was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer, fellow actor and girlfriend Shin Min Ah stated through her agency that she would be helping Kim Woo Bin through his treatment.

Since then, there have been numerous sightings of Shin Min Ah accompanying Kim Woo Bin to the hospital as he receives drug and radiation therapy.

One industry insider stated, “Many people’s attention have been drawn to Shin Min Ah as she always accompanies Kim Woo Bin to the hospital when he goes for treatment. There are a lot of people at the hospital, but because they are such a good-looking couple, I think many people notice them.” The insider added, “Many inside the hospital have said that they can’t help but send the couple their encouragement and support because the two are always seen smiling even in the midst of a very difficult situation.”

Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin’s relationship became public in 2015 after the two became close during endorsement activities for fashion brand Giordano and started dating.

We continue to wish the best for Kim Woo Bin, his friends, and family.

On June 23, a report from Ilgan Sports revealed that BIGBANG’s Seungri, or rather his car, experienced a minor fender-bender near his home.

According to a neighborhood witness, a car slightly scratched the back of Seungri’s parked car around 11:30 a.m. KST today.

The driver did not know the car belonged to Seungri at the time. After checking the scratch on the new car, the driver called an insurance company in order to file the accident and repair the car. There was only a slight scratch and no one was hurt because of the accident.

Meanwhile, Seungri was in Japan earlier this month to attend a special event for BIGBANG.

Over a year after first denying dating reports, rumors have linked Park Bo Gum and Jang Nara once again.

A recent rumor spread that the actors were spotted together on Cheongdam Wedding Street and that they are preparing for a wedding. On June 23, Park Bo Gum and Jang Nara’s agencies responded, “It does not make any sense. We don’t know why these kinds of rumors are being spread without even evidence,” and emphasized, “The reports are false.”

Park Bo Gum and Jang Nara both starred in KBS drama “I Remember You” in 2015. Rumors were first spread in early 2016 and heightened when Park Bo Gum wore a ring to a fan sign for “Reply 1988.” Back then, Park Bo Gum revealed in an interview, “It was surprising seeing dating rumors with Nara” and shared that they are good friends.

Meanwhile, Park Bo Gum is taking a break and working on selecting his next project, while Jang Nara was last reported to be filming for drama “Housewife Detective” until production was paused in April.

“Three Meals a Day” will be back with a new season!

On June 19, tvN officially confirmed that a new fishing village season of “Three Meals a Day” will be aired sometime this year. They also mentioned that currently, they are in the beginning steps of producing, and the dates of broadcast and cast have not been confirmed yet.

“Three Meals a Day” is a reality variety show produced by Na Young Suk that deals with the cast finding ingredients and cooking their own meals in a remote village. It aired its first broadcast on October 17, 2014 and has gotten lots of love for its laid back atmosphere.

Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo were caught up in dating rumors again, and their agencies have spoken up.

Several Chinese news outlets reported that Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo may be dating, as they were spotted on the Indonesian island Bali at the same time. Song Joong Ki was there from June 7 to June 13, while Song Hye Kyo was seen on June 15. Some outlets reported that they were spotted together in Nusa Dua, and they returned to Korea separately with a three-day gap between their flights.

Song Joong Ki’s agency Blossom Entertainment stated on June 19, “Song Joong Ki visited Bali with his friends prior to promotional activities for his movie ‘The Battleship Island,'” while Song Hye Kyo’s agency UAA explained, “It is true that she went to Bali, but she went to attend a meeting for a project, not to meet Song Joong Ki.”

The two actors previously starred in the hit drama “Descendants of the Sun” together and received lots of love as the Song-Song couple.

Meanwhile, this is not the first time that dating rumors about Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo have surfaced. Last March, they were spotted shopping together in New York, leading fans to believe that they were dating. They denied the reports at the time as well.

AOA’s Choa will be making her first official public appearance on July 1 after her ongoing break!

Choa will attend a solo fan signing event for Ellesse, a sportswear brand she models for. Following news about this public appearance, fans have been wondering if she will officially resume activities or if AOA will be making a comeback soon.

A source from FNC Entertainment relayed to news outlet Xsportsnews, “The fan signing had been scheduled previously. Nothing has been decided about promotional activities for a comeback album.”

Choa is currently on a break since AOA’s concert in March. Fans had voiced their concerns about her absence, as no explanations had been given at the time, and it was only until later that FNC and Choa spoke up to explain why she had not taken part in AOA’s promotional activities.

Meanwhile, other AOA members are focusing on individual activities, with Yuna starring in a new drama and Seolhyun considering a role in a movie starring Jo In Sung.

The first trial for the trainee involved in BIGBANG member T.O.P’s marijuana case has taken place.

Han Seo Hee, who was previously revealed to be the trainee, has been sentenced to four years of probation with the possibility of a three-year prison sentence if she commits a repeat offense during her probation period. The Seoul Central District Court also ordered 120 hours of drug rehab and a fee of 870,000 won (approximately $770).

The bench stated, “She purchased psychotropic drugs LSD and marijuana many times and used/smoked them. She even purchased marijuana again while she was being investigated. She has admitted to her crimes and is remorseful. The fact that she does not have a prior criminal record was taken into consideration.”

Han Seo Hee was previously indicted for smoking marijuana with T.O.P twice in October 2016. They have also been accused of smoking liquid marijuana through an electronic cigarette twice. Reports stated that she brought the marijuana she purchased to T.O.P’s home to smoke together. She also was accused of purchasing LSD on two separate occasions.

Meanwhile, T.O.P’s first trial will take place on June 29.

Model and actress Goo Jae Yi has been caught drunk driving.

According to Seoul’s Yongsan Police Station and Goo Jae Yi’s agency, Goo Jae Yi was caught drunk driving near Hannam Bridge at 11:40 p.m. on June 15.

At the time, her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was 0.051 percent, which is enough to result in the cancellation of her driver’s license. A source from her agency said, “We are currently waiting to hear from police regarding questioning, and will cooperate to the best of our ability. [Goo Jae Yi] is also deeply regretful of her actions, and she is reflecting. We sincerely apologize for causing concern, and we will take care so that something like this does not happen again.”

Goo Jae Yi is currently appearing on the beauty program “Follow Me 8.” Due to this drunk driving incident, discussions are now ongoing about whether or not she should leave the show.

Most recently, the actress appeared in the drama “Laurel Tree Tailors.”

On June 13, an Ilbe user wrote a post about threatening to kill TWICE’s Mina. Ilbe is an online community with far-right political views that contains disturbing and hate-filled content.

The post included a photo of the user’s hand and a large kitchen knife positioned near the wrist. The user wrote, “If you don’t slap your boyfriend and rip apart his mouth I am going to come kill you.”

While the post has been deleted, screenshots of the post have been spreading online with many worrying about Mina.

The Ilbe user later posted a handwritten apology and wrote, “I wrote the post without considering that it would be a threat to the person directly involved and cause fear. I would like to ask for forgiveness as I pathetically apologize to Mina and TWICE’s fans after belatedly realizing that this resulted in great shock.”

Previously, JYP Entertainment posted an official statement about taking strong legal action against malicious rumors, false statements, defamation, and sexual harassment towards their artists on January 5.

“New Journey to the West 4” returned to the small screen on June 13, and on the same day, the main cast members joined key members from the crew for a press conference held in honor of the season’s premiere.

During the event, actor Ahn Jae Hyun commented on how he used to call his wife, Ku Hye Sun, frequently during his initial appearances. However, he revealed, “My wife like to talk in person more that talking on the phone. She hopes that I would [focus on] working hard when I’m out, and keep our phone conversations short.” The actor hilariously then added, “I get in trouble now if I call [unlike before].

Ahn Jae Hyun also gave an update on how his wife since being diagnosed with a severe, allergic digestive dysfunction just a few months prior. “Currently, she is putting in effort to live a healthy lifestyle ever day, so that she can figure out what the fundamental causes of her symptoms are. I help out with the household chores a lot.” the actor shared.

Back in March, Ku Hye Sun had to unfortunately step down from the drama she was appearing at the time due to her health condition, and was even hospitalized. Since then, she has been focusing on her recovery, and YG Entertainment recently gave an update about how the actress was healed, and looking for her next project. Just last month, Ku Hye Sun made her first public appearance at an art gallery event since her temporary hiatus.

Meanwhile, “New Journey to the West 4” will feature the cast members—Kang Ho Dong, Lee Soo Geun, Eun Ji Won, Ahn Jae Hyun, Super Junior’s Kyuhyun, and WINNER’s Song Mino—in Vietnam for yet another exciting and fun adventure.

FTISLAND’s Choi Jonghun and Olympic rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon Jae are reportedly dating!

On June 14, a source from FNC Entertainment stated, “We have learned about FTISLAND member Choi Jonghun and Son Yeon Jae’s dating report. We are currently checking with him.”

Dispatch has released a report saying that the two have been dating for about three months. Choi Jonghun and Son Yeon Jae are four years apart, and the two reportedly started dating in March after they met through an acquaintance in February. According to the report, Choi Jonghun even threw a surprise party for Son Yeon Jae on her birthday in May, while the rhythmic gymnast went to Japan two days before FTISLAND’s concert in June.


Update:
June 14, FNC Entertainment released a statement confirming the news of FTISLAND’s Choi Jonghun and rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon Jae dating. The agency said, “We’ve confirmed that [Choi Jonghun and Son Yeon Jae] are dating and getting to know each other. Please look on them kindly.”

Previously, actor Lee Jin Wook was accused of sexual assault by an individual hereafter referred to as “A” in July 2016. Lee Jin Wook was then found not guilty and sued “A” for false accusation which led her to be booked without detention in December.

On June 14, Seoul Central District Court Judge Seo Jeong Hyeon declared “A” as being found not guilty of false accusation and said, “There was no proof of the crime.”

The full bench stated, “There is room for suspicion that the two people had consensual sex. However, A not wanting sexual relations is consistent with her testimony and there is probability that sexual relations took place against A’s will.”

They continued, “Based on Lee Jin Wook’s testimony, there was no asking of consent for sexual relations nor was consent given by A. In light of this, the indictment and crime cannot be proven.”

Mystic Entertainment, Ga In’s agency, revealed that police paid the agency a visit on June 6 to question Ga In regarding some of her recent posts on Instagram about being offered marijuana.

After Ga In spoke to the police on on June 6, Joo Ji Hoon’s friend was also questioned on June 8. Joo Ji Hoon has not yet been summoned by the police, said his agency on June 12.

Earlier, on June 4, to mixed reception from netizens, Ga In revealed on her Instagram that she had been offered marijuana by a friend of her boyfriend Joo Ji Hoon, including screenshots of a text conversation between her and the friend. She then expressed in an additional post the following day her exasperation at possibly having to go in for questioning.

Since then, Ga In has deleted all but one post from her Instagram.

Pop singer Harisu and rapper Micky Jung have decided to part ways after 10 years of marriage.

Micky Jung took to Instagram to speak about the divorce, saying that, contrary to the news reports, the divorce is not due to a failed business.

In an official statement, Harisu said, “The first news report talked about my husband’s business, but that’s not why [we’re divorcing], so please stop making ridiculous speculations. I’m not sure where people heard something like that, but during our married life, we cared for and loved each other. That’s the kind of couple we were. We’re still close, and we still support each other. From the beginning, our love had no base in money or expectations, which is why we are able to continue supporting each other and remain on good terms, so please refrain from making any hurtful comments!”

The couple, who were wed back in May 2007, made headlines, as theirs was the first marriage of a Korean transgender celebrity. Leading up to the big day, the two starred in their own Mnet reality television series, giving viewers an intimate look at their daily life.

Actor Do Sang Woo and actress Kim Yoon Seo are the latest couple to be revealed who got to know each other on the set of a drama!

Following reports that the pair are currently in a relationship, Do Sang Woo’s agency and Kim Yoon Seo’s agency both confirmed that they are dating.

Do Sang Woo’s agency has stated that the pair began dating after wrapping up filming on their 2014 MBC drama “The Legendary Witch.” Meanwhile, the actor enlisted to carry out his mandatory military service in April of 2016, and is planned to be discharged in 2018.

Following yesterday’s news of his improved condition, BIGBANG’s T.O.P and his family have made the decision to have him moved to a different hospital.

YG Entertainment released an official announcement on June 9 and said, “We are deeply apologetic to the patients who have been inconvenienced for the past couple of days,” referencing the large influx of reporters who had gathered at the Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital.

They continued to state, “The hospital’s medical team made the recommendation that T.O.P should be moved from the intensive care unit to the general ward. However, his guardian requested that he be moved to a different facility that has single patient rooms to make visiting him a smoother process. We will not be releasing the name of the new hospital as we wish to avoid the situation we faced at the first hospital. We ask for your understanding.”

T.O.P was discharged four days after he was first admitted. He was escorted out of the hospital in a wheelchair, and was heard saying, “I’m sorry” as he left.

We truly hope that T.O.P is able to rest well and recover fully.

On June 8, Brown Eyed Girls member Ga In’s personal Instagram was bare, save for a single caption-less photo she uploaded after deleting all of her other posts.

The artist recently became wrapped up in a controversy regarding a series of Instagram posts through which she confessed she was once offered marijuana by a friend of her boyfriend, actor Joo Ji Hoon. The police revealed that the Instagram posts may be used as evidence and that the artist may have to testify against the individual she mentioned in her posts. Rumors of her breakup with Joo Ji Hoon began circulating after the controversy and Joo Ji Hoon’s agency made a statement regarding the reports.

Furthermore, Ga In had a run in with netizens recently and took to her Instagram to shut down those who were spreading rumors about her hospitalization late last month.

On June 9, Lee sang Woo and Kim So Yeon made their wedding vows amongst close family and friends.

According to HM Entertainment and Namoo Actors, the couple tied the knot at a wedding hall in Gangnam, Seoul. They kept the moment private out of respect for their families and guests, with director Jung Eul Young officiating the ceremony and Cultwo’s Jung Chan Woo presiding over the event. Bada, who is close friends with Kim So Yeon and also got married earlier this year, sang the nuptial song to wish the couple well.

The newlyweds released a statement through their agencies that read, “We want to thank everyone, not just our families and friends, but also reporters and fans, for sending us their blessings after we announced our marriage. We will continue to respect each other and nurture a happy family in the future, and we are grateful for all the support we’ve been given at the start of this new chapter in our lives. We also hope to return with new work projects soon.”

Lee Sang Woo and Kim So Yeon met on the set of MBC’s “Happy Home” and went public with their relationship last September. Six months later in March 2017, the couple announced that they would be getting married.

Congratulations to the newlyweds!

Actress Yoon Eun Hye found herself as the subject of dating rumors in China recently.

On June 7, Chinese entertainment news site Sina reportedly shared an image the star posted of herself on social media. In the image, the actress is seen sitting next to an unidentified man assumed to be her boyfriend, whose outline could be seen in the reflection of a window behind them.

A representative for the actress denied the rumors to TV Report, calling the claim “absurd and baseless.”

“After church service, [the actress] met up with some acquaintances,” the source continued. “The man reflected in the class is just an acquaintance that was sitting toward the middle of the group.”

Meanwhile, the actress is rumored to be preparing to make her Korean comeback after taking a break to promote in China for the past two years.

T.O.P will be dismissed from his duty as a conscripted policeman today or tomorrow.

A source from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency stated that a notice of prosecution for illegal marijuana use has been sent to T.O.P today and will most likely arrive tomorrow. As soon as he receives the notice, he will be removed from his position and sent home. The time he spent as a conscripted policeman until now will still count toward his mandatory service, but the time he spends at home on standby will not.

Whether or not T.O.P will have to reenlist will depend on the length of his sentence. If it exceeds 18 months, he will be forcibly discharged from the army and required to reenlist. A sentence shorter than 18 months means that he will continue the remainder of his mandatory service after serving his sentence. His first trial will take place on June 29 at 11:30 a.m. KST.

Earlier today, T.O.P’s mother and his platoon leader revealed that T.O.P’s condition has gotten better.

At approximately 1 p.m. KST, T.O.P’s mother visited her son in his hospital room. Forty-five minutes later, she left the room and was met by reporters asking about T.O.P’s condition. She replied, “He has gotten better.” In response to another question asking if he made eye contact with her and recognized her, she gave the brief answer, “Yes.”

T.O.P’s platoon leader, who had also visited the rapper, stated, “He seems to be able to communicate, and he also recognized me as his platoon leader.”

T.O.P is currently being treated at the Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital after losing consciousness due to an overdose of prescribed tranquilizers. Today at 9 a.m. KST, the hospital had stated that he was still in a state of lethargy, but he seems to be recovering, according to his mother’s and platoon leader’s more recent statements.

Update:

In a recent statement to news outlets, a hospital source said, “T.O.P has regained consciousness, and has stabilized. I have been told that he will be able to leave the intensive care unit by about mid-day tomorrow.” According to the source, doctors have advised that T.O.P transfer to the mental health department for counseling. Whether or not T.O.P will remain at the current hospital for further treatment, stated the source, is something to be decided by T.O.P and his legal guardians.

Joo Sang Wook and Cha Ye Ryun have been documenting their first days of marriage on social media, and it’s extremely romantic!

At a press event held before their May 25 wedding, Joo Sang Wook admitted that their busy schedules were making it hard to settle on the dates and location of their honeymoon. However, the actor’s agency Will Entertainment recently confirmed that the newlyweds headed out on June 6, where they will be spending it on the beautiful beaches of Maui and Oahu.

Both the husband and wife have been sharing candid photos of their trip on their personal Instagram accounts. In the images, the couple appears to be spending their trip enjoying the breathtaking landscape and soaking up plenty of sun at the Four Seasons Resort in Lanai.

“Joo Sang Wook and Cha Ye Ryun left secretly, unaccompanied by their managers,” the agency added. “Their return date has not been confirmed.”

Actress Lee Yoo Young recently sat down for an interview after the completion of her OCN drama “Tunnel.”

When asked about her boyfriend and fellow actor Kim Joo Hyuk’s reaction to the hit drama, she said, “He watched it and said he liked it.”

She added, “He gives me a lot of good advice. But when I was filming the drama, we were both really busy so there wasn’t a lot of time to get help. I think [our acting] is a part of our lives we have to figure out on our own.”

Lee Yoo Young and Kim Joo Hyuk, who have a 17-year age gap, confirmed their relationship late last year. When asked about the difficulties of dating publicly, she said, “People are more aware of these things than before. I think the times are changing a little. We wanted to be careful because more people would be looking at us, but we thought it would be better to be confident instead of trying to hide.”

Lee Yoo Young is also close friends with actress Kim Go Eun and they are both enrolled at Korea National University of Arts. “Go Eun is my senior when it comes to acting,” Lee Yoo Young said. “She debuted first and started working first, so I get advice from her. She tells me that you have to be on alert all the time for dramas. There is no room to breathe. We sometimes talk about how we want to play each other’s characters.”

A few days ago, in a series of Instagram posts, Brown Eyed Girls’ Ga In revealed that a friend of her boyfriend, actor Joo Ji Hoon, offered her marijuana.

Her confession is drawing a lot of attention to the singer and to those around her, which is when the rumors about their breakup began. The rumors were fueled by the fact that, in her Instagram post, Ga In called Joo Ji Hoon a “former junkie,” which is something that netizens have latched onto.

Joo Ji Hoon’s management agency, KeyEast, stated, “It is difficult to confirm at this point whether or not the two have broken up.” Ga In’s management agency, Mystic Entertainment, has been close-lipped on the matter. The agency is currently assessing how to best handle the current situation regarding Ga In’s shocking confession and resulting involvement in a police investigation.

Actor Park Hae Jin opened up about his dating style and personality during a recent interview.

When asked which part of himself he wanted to hide the most, he responded, “My personality is like an ahjumma’s (middle-aged woman). I nag a lot, especially to my older sister. She says she’ll listen to me but I’m never satisfied.”

He was then asked about his success rate when it came to asking out girls. “100%. Because I’m not the type to take initiative and directly ask someone out on a date, I hover around her until everything works out. My success rate is 100% because I’m quite persistent,” he shared.

The actor then revealed that he had a tsundere personality, acting cold and uncaring on the outside but warm and loving on the inside. He admitted that he didn’t have any aegyo and rated himself as a boyfriend with a score of 80.

He also expressed that he wanted to get married before he turned 40. “However, I don’t want to have children right away. I’m currently living with my sister’s family so I look after my niece during my free time. Raising children is tough. It gets crazy when they run around the house,” he said while laughing.