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Shin Seung Ho has been exempted from military service following an injury. On June 18, TenAsia reported that Shin Seung Ho was granted an exemption due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. According to the report, after sustaining the injury in 2021, Shin Seung Ho underwent surgery, and his exemption was finalized toward the end of that year. In response to the report, a representative from his agency KINGKONG by STARSHIP confirmed, “In 2021, Shin Seung Ho sustained an ACL rupture during personal activities, underwent surgery, and was subsequently exempted from military service.” Before turning to acting, Shin Seung…

Warning: mentions of sexual assault The hearing process against Taeil’s sexual offense allegations has begun. On June 18, the Seoul Central District Court Criminial Divison 26 (Head Judge Lee Hyun Kyung) held the first hearing against Taeil and his co-defendants, Mr. Lee and Mr. Hong, on the suspicion of aggravated quasi-rape. At the trial, the prosecution requested seven-year sentences for each defendant, stating, “As the case involves the gang rape of a foreign female tourist, this is an extremely serious matter of very poor criminal nature.” The prosecution continued, “The defendants even suggested sending the victim away by taxi to…

THE BOYZ’s Ju Haknyeon is leaving THE BOYZ due to a personal matter. On June 18, THE BOYZ’s agency ONE HUNDRED released an official statement announcing Ju Haknyeon’s departure from the group and the termination of his exclusive contract. Read the agency’s full statement below: Hello, this is ONE HUNDRED. As soon as we were informed of issues involving Ju Haknyeon’s private life, our company immediately suspended his activities and took time to thoroughly verify the facts. As a result, we have come to recognize the seriousness of this issue and have clearly determined that it is no longer possible…

Lee Jun Young has unveiled new profile pictures! On June 18, Lee Jun Young’s agency BILLIONS Entertainment revealed updated profile photos of the actor, including a captivating black-and-white photo. This year, Lee Jun Young already impressed with numerous projects including “Melo Movie” in February, “When Life Gives You Tangerines” in March, “Weak Hero Class 2” in April, and most recently, “Pump Up the Healthy Love,” raising anticipation for his next project. Check out the profile photos below! Currently, the actor is gearing up for his fan meeting “Scene by JUN YOUNG.” Stay tuned for updates on his next project! Binge-watch…

ADOR has responded to the court’s recent decision regarding NewJeans. Earlier on June 17, the Seoul High Court denied NewJeans’ appeal, upholding the initial decision prohibiting the NewJeans members from carrying out independent activities without ADOR’s involvement. Following the Seoul High Court’s decision, ADOR released a new statement on June 18 regarding the court’s decision. The full statement is as follows: Hello, this is ADOR. Yesterday, there was a ruling in the appeals hearing that once again clearly confirmed that ADOR is the agency of NewJeans. We express our deep gratitude to the court for its judgment. We hope that…

A new historical K-drama just dropped, and it is everything a fan of fantasy, romance, and second-gen idols could ever dream of! The show, based on the original webtoon “The First Night with the Duke,” is set in ancient South Korea and follows the story of an ordinary college student who gets drawn into her favorite novel after a bizarre accident. Suddenly, she finds herself as Cha Sun Chaek (Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun), a seemingly unimportant side character whose fate is to stay in the shadow as a spectator, or that is, until she meets Prince Yi Beon (2PM’s Taecyeon). With…

BTS’ Suga will soon be back after completing his mandatory service! On June 18, BIGHIT MUSIC released an official statement regarding Suga’s discharge date. Read the full statement below: Hello.This is BIGHIT MUSIC. We are excited to bring you the news of Suga’s upcoming Social Work discharge. Suga is close to completing his service as a Social Work Personnel and will soon be discharged. No special events are planned on the day of Suga’s discharge. Overcrowding can pose safety risks, and we sincerely request our fans not to visit the sites in person.Please convey your warm regards and encouragement in…

Mark your calendars for NOWZ (formerly NOWADAYS)’s first comeback with their new group name! Earlier this month, Cube Entertainment announced that its rookie boy group NOWADAYS, which debuted last year, would be officially changing their name to NOWZ. On June 18 at midnight KST, NOWZ announced the date and details of their first comeback since rebranding under a new name. NOWZ will return with their first-ever mini album, “IGNITION,” on July 9 at 6 p.m. KST. Several hours before announcing their comeback date, NOWZ also released the music video for “Fly to the Youth,” a new pre-release single featuring i-dle’s…

The Seoul High Court has denied the NewJeans members’ appeal and upheld the original decision barring them from engaging in independent activities. Back in March, the Seoul Central District Court granted ADOR’s request for an injunction prohibiting the NewJeans members from carrying out independent entertainment activities, such as signing advertisement contracts without ADOR’s knowledge or approval. At the time, the NewJeans members appealed the ruling through a formal objection, but in April, the Seoul Central District Court denied their objection and reaffirmed the validity of the injunction. The NewJeans members then immediately appealed the injunction decision to the Seoul High…

izna has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “BEEP”! On the June 17 episode of “The Show,” the candidates for first place were ARTMS’s “Icarus,” izna’s “BEEP,” and KISS OF LIFE’s “Lips Hip Kiss.” izna ultimately took the win with a total of 7,477 points. Congratulations to izna! Watch their comeback performance and win below: Other performers on today’s show included KISS OF LIFE, ARTMS, Double 0ne, B.A.P’s Jung Daehyun, XLOV, USPEER, HITGS, PRIMROSE, DIGNITY, and X:IN. Check out their performances below! KISS OF LIFE – “Lips Hips Kiss” ARTMS – “BURN” and “Icarus” Double…