Hello everyone! What happened this week you ask? Here are 7 things that happened in the world of Korean entertainment!
Celebrities Attend Party in Itaewon Despite Social Distancing Guidance
Source: sportskhan
It wasn't just idols who ignored the government's social distancing guidance. On May 9, celebrities including actress Lee Min-Jung, former After School member Lee Joo-Yeon, T-ara's Hyomin, retired national rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon-Jae and actress Kim Hee-Jung attended a birthday party held in Itaewon.
The name of the person who hosted the birthday party is not revealed, but she is known as 'the Paris Hilton of Cheongdam-dong' and 'Garosugil Dog Mother' and has many celebrity friends. Netizens are disappointed and are angry with their careless actions.
The cafe where the birthday party was held is only 700 meters from the Itaewon bar recently visited by BTS Jungkook, singer Cha Eun-woo, NCT Jaehyun, and Seventeen Minkyu. However, on letters of apology to the public, all of them emphasized that the birthday party was held in Cheongdam-dong, an affluent neighbourhood in Gangnam.
Lee Dong-Gun and Jo Yoon-Hee Divorce After Three Years
On May 28, it was reported that Lee Dong-Gun and Jo Yoon-Hee separated after three years of marriage. It was shocking news to the public as they did not think these two would part away.
Lee Dong-Gun's agency announced, "After careful consideration, they decided to get divorced, and on May 22, the Seoul Family Court ended the divorce mediation process." Jo Yoon-Hee will receive custody of their young daughter.
Rain's Gang Becoming a Meme
YouTube: MBCentertainment
Rain released a song called Gang back in 2017, but it did not get much attention then. However, thanks to YouTube's weird algorithm, Gang has become a meme in 2020. A new Korean saying meaning '1 Gang a day' has been created where you watch Gang once a day. Koreans have gone addicted to this cringey and cheesy music video.
Rain started his career in 2002 and has received the title 'World Star' in Korean media due to his movie in Hollywood. However, Koreans noticed his music was getting out of date and started to make fun of it by saying his lyrics are outdated and tacky.
Netizens say Rain is like an uncle who tries too hard to prove to youngsters that he's still hip and cool. Rain took the comments well and embraced people's comments; people found themselves loving his positive mind and attitude as a result. Rain is back with his regained fame in Korea with Gang.
ZICO Allows Free Usage of Song
Source: bbangyanews
ZICO has permitted free usage and rearrangement to his song Any Song to Busan Education Office. On May 20, Busan Education Office distributed the rearranged song to every elementary, junior high and high school as a class alarm. The rearranged song contains messages that highlight rules students have to keep for COVID19 prevention.
Red Velvet's First Unit
Source: SM Entertainment
On May 27, SM Entertainment announced that Red Velvet members Irene and Seulgi will form a unit and will release a mini-album called Monster. This mini-album will be released on June 15 and will include 6 songs.
Fans are very excited for Red Velvet's first unit and are eager to hear their new songs. SM Entertainment announced, "The two members have proved various charms and vocal competencies through collaborations and OSTs, as well as Red Velvet activities."
TXT on Weekly Idol for the First Time
Source: zapzee
On May 27, TXT appeared on Weekly Idol for the first time. On this show, TXT talks about their trainee days and how they were able to become strong as a group. When they first debuted, all 5 members lived in one room, but now they have their own rooms.
S.E.S Shoo Gambling Debt over 340M KRW
S.E.S Shoo, a mother of three children, has been ordered to pay back 346M KRW (approximately 280k USD) which she has borrowed to gamble.
Previously Shoo argued that because the money she borrowed was illegal, as "a performance for illegal cause" under the Civil Act, she is not obligated to pay the money back. However, this was overruled as Shoo was born in Japan and is holding a Special Permanent Resident of Japan and this Civil Act only applies to Koreans.
I'll be back next week, guys! Be safe, and let's keep practicing social distancing.
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