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· Daniel Anderson
‘Squid Game’ Season 2: T.O.P, Jo Yu-ri, Park Gyu-young among 8 newest cast members
Netflix has finalized the cast for the second season of its hit series “Squid Game.” The final eight: The newest additions to the show’s ensemble cast include veteran actor Kang Ae-shim, former Bigbang group member T.O.P, “Sweet Home” stars Park Gyu-young and Lee Jin-uk, K-pop…
· Daniel Anderson
BIGBANG leader G-Dragon’s exclusive contract with YG Entertainment ends
G-Dragon’s exclusive contract with YG Entertainment, his agency of 17 years, has expired. YG Entertainment’s statement: YG confirmed the end of the BIGBANG member’s contract in a statement to Yonhap News Agency this week.
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Kings of K-pop’ Big Bang drop teaser and announce their comeback date
Members of the boy band Big Bang dropped a photo teaser without explanation on their individual Instagram accounts on Monday to announce the midnight release of their new song on April 5. The photo marks the band’s first teaser following their comeback announcement in February…
· Jane Nam
Big Bang’s TOP confirms he attempted suicide five years ago after marijuana conviction
Big Bang’s T.O.P, whose real name is Cho Seung-Hyun, shared that he is finally releasing music after five long years of hiatus. Choi’s first solo album will include a feature film and songs from various genres, reflecting his own personal taste in art. In addition to releasing…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Kings of K-pop’ Big Bang announces comeback after four-year hiatus as member T.O.P leaves YG
Big Bang, the K-pop boy band dubbed the “Kings of K-pop,” announced their long-awaited comeback this spring – following their last release in 2018 – with a new single. YG Entertainment also announced that its contract with member T.O.P would end; however, he will still…
· Ryan General
BigBang’s T.O.P Attacked By Haters After He’s Caught on Video Taking Out The Trash
Images of T.O.P working hard to fulfill his military service has sparked both criticisms and support from South Korean netizens. The controversial rapper, whose real name is Choi Seung-Hyun, is currently serving his reassignment at the Yongsan Craft Museum in January shortly…
· Carl Samson
YouTuber Reveals The Difference Between Japanese and Korean Makeup
A skilled YouTuber revealed how Japanese and Korean makeup trends differ through a side-by-side comparison using her face. In a recent video, Daiya explained that a major difference is preference in colors, pointing out that orange, red, pink, gold, and brown are more popular…
· Kyle Encina
‘Hot Gangster Chick’ Arrested For Gun Possession, Netizens Accuse Her of Stealing Their Heart
A female gang member was arrested by Fresno Police in California for illegal possession of firearms, but netizens are accusing the “hot gangster chick” for stealing their hearts instead. The 20-year-old felon was identified as Mirella Ponce and a member of the “Tiny Rascal…
· Carl Samson
Meet the Korean-Mexican K-Pop Star Who’s Going to Be the Next Biggest Idol
Samuel Arredondo Kim, 15, is a Korean-Mexican idol who’s ready to take on the world of K-pop. At his age, Samuel is already a solo artist, a relatively uncommon sight in the industry populated by idol groups with members in their late teens and early adulthood.
· Heather Johnson Yu
T.O.P Kicked Out of South Korean Police Force Over Drug Scandal
Choi Seung-hyun, better known by his stage name T.O.P, has been found unfit to continue his duty as a policeman due to his drug scandal. According to the Chosun Ilbo, the disciplinary council will ask the army to assign him to another post so that he can fulfill his mandatory…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Big Bang’s T.O.P. Just Caught a Huge Break
T.O.P.’s two year probation sentence for smoking marijuana has been suspended, according to the Chosun Ilbo. Big Bang’s T.O.P., birth name Choi Seung-Hyun, was originally given a two year probation, that, if broken, would result in 10 months in prison for smoking liquid…
· Carl Samson
BIGBANG’s T.O.P. Slammed By Netizens for Wearing FULL Makeup in Court
Big Bang member T.O.P. has drawn flak for showing up in court with full makeup on his first day of trial. The idol appeared on June 29 for the first time in public since his recovery from tranquilizer overdose.
· Ryan General
T.O.P Pleads Guilty To Marijuana Charges, Gets 10 Months in Prison
Choi Seung hyun, AKA T.O.P, has been sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended it for two years after pleading guilty to all charges related to his illegal use of marijuana at his court hearing held Friday, June 29. The ruling means the Big Bang rapper won’t be going to prison…
· Carl Samson
Female Trainee Who Used Marijuana With BIGBANG’s T.O.P Gets Sentenced
Han Seo Hee, the trainee who smoked marijuana with BIGBANG’s T.O.P, has officially received a sentence from her first trial. The Seoul Central District Court sentenced Han to four years of probation, 120 hours of drug rehabilitation and a fine of ₩870,000 (about $770).
· Ryan General
T.O.P’s Mother Confirms Son is Finally Awake, Can Leave ICU Tomorrow
After a worrying few days, BIGBANG’s T.O.P seems to have finally shown some positive signs after the rapper’s mother reportedly confirmed to local press that he has opened his eyes for the first time in three days. The talented K-pop artist, whose real name is Choi Seung-hyun,…
· Ryan General
Korean Hospital Releases Official Update on T.O.P’s Condition
Following varied, conflicting reports on BIGBANG member T.O.P‘s condition attributed to police sources and the rapper’s relatives, doctors who are treating him at the Ewha Womans University Hospital in Mokdong, Seoul, called for a press conference on June 7 to provide an…
· Editorial Staff
T.O.P’s Mother Suggests His Condition is Worse Than We Thought
News reports, even police updates, can’t always be trusted. The mother of BIGBANG star T.O.P, who currently remains unconscious in the ICU relying on a respirator to breathe, wants the media to get their stories straight. Choi Seung-hyun, T.O.P’s real name, was taken to the…
· Ryan General
BIGBANG Star Reportedly Hospitalized For Drug Overdose, Still Unconscious in ICU
South Korean rapper Choi Seung-hyun, better known as T.O.P. of BIGBANG, was taken to the hospital after he had reportedly suffered a drug overdose on Tuesday, June 6 at 5 p.m. KST. The 29-year-old K-pop artist was reportedly admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and was…
· Editorial Staff
Female Trainee Who Vaped Marijuana With BIGBANG Star REVEALED
K-pop fans erupted yesterday following reports of BIGBANG member T.O.P. getting charged for using marijuana, a banned substance in South Korea. The reports noted that T.O.P had consumed the substance through a vape pen on multiple occasions with a female friend and K-pop trainee…
· Editorial Staff
BIGBANG Star Charged With Using Marijuana, Could Face 5 Years in Prison
BIGBANG star T.O.P. has been booked in Korea for consuming liquid marijuana through the use of a vape pen. The 29-year-old K-pop star, who’s real name is Choi Seung Hyun, has been serving in the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency band unit for his mandatory military service since…