MARCH 18 - MARCH 24

BY POLARIS_TAE


MONDAY:
#1- We had a few updates related to NCT on Monday. To start, it's been shared that NCT127 leader, Taeyong would be enlisting in the military next month in April. It was further revealed that he was accepted into the Navy's military band after a successful audition containing a self-composed song. Now moving on, Taeyong's fellow 127 group member Jaehyun has revealed that he'll be making his solo debut this August. This is likely a result of the older Korean 127 members preparing to enlist in their mandatory military service, which Jaehyun will also be required to undertake soon. Are you looking forward to new music from Jaehyun, and what are your thoughts on Taeyong joining the Navy band?

#2- Great news for RIIZE this week! They've just been selected as the new advertising models for Dong-A Pharmeceutical's Bacchus Gummy. We congratulate the group on the brand-new opportunity!



TUESDAY:
#1- We had some updates related to relationships this week. Ailee shared that she is currently in a relationship with a non-celebrity businessman whom she intends to marry in next year in 2025. While on the topic of relationships, Hyeri — who received some backlash from her comments on Ryu Junyeol's newly announced relationship with Han Sohee last week — stepped out on Tuesday to share an apology for her emotionally charged comments from last week. She also shared that while she and Ryu were not together, they were slowly working on possibly rekindling their relationship which further added to the rumours of 'transit love' between Ryu & Han Sohee.

#2- Tuesday was also the day it was announced that former singer and one of the individuals at the centre of the Burning Sun scandal, Jung Jun-young had been released from prison following a 5-year sentence. The celebrity was convicted in 2019 for the serial rape and the unauthorised sharing of intimate images and videos with friends through chat groups. What are your thoughts on this issue? Do you think 5 years was too little for such a serious crime?

#3- Former (G)I-DLE member Soojin has just announced the name of her fandom! From today, her fans will go by the name 'Seotang', Soojin's favourite nickname. It was further clarified that the meaning of 'Seotang' is that Soojin and her fans will always be connected. Sharing that Su-tang (Soojin) will always be connected to Seo-tang (fan). What are your thoughts on this fandom name announcement?



WEDNESDAY:
#1- There were no relevant updates on Wednesday.


THURSDAY:
#1- There were no relevant updates on Thursday.


FRIDAY:
#1- There were several new comeback and debut announcements on Friday! Choi Yuree & Jukjae will be dropping a new duet, 'Vaguely Different' on the 28th of March through Kakao Entertainment. Then in April, we'll be seeing three new comebacks! (G)I-DLE's Yuqi will return with a new solo release in late April. This will be the idol's first comeback promoted on Korean music shows. While woo!ah! will be coming back for the first time in over a year with a brand-new release in April. Our final April release will be ILY: 1, who recently shared that they would be returning with a new song produced by YG producer and TREASURE composer, P.K. Meanwhile, former STRAY KIDS member Woojin has officially signed with an SM-associated subsidiary, Kustomade intending to promote as a soloist. The idol made his solo debut in 2021 with the album, The Moment: A Minor (未成年) and will be making another solo debut under this new label. Are you looking forward to any of these upcoming releases, and what are your thoughts on Woojin trying for a solo debut once again?

#2- Virtual idol group PLAVE had an update for us this week. On Friday, V'LAST, the company behind PLAVE shared on weverse that the group's leader and main vocalist Yejun would be cutting back on schedules after being diagnosed with the early stages of vocal chord nodules. We hope he feels better soon, and look forward to seeing him participating in activities again once he is healthy enough to do so!

#3- We had some legal updates on Friday. It was shared that the mother of P1 Harmony's Keeho was being sued over fraud after it was discovered that she had used her son & brother's name to defraud people of their money. It's been reported that she had extorted a total of 12 people. It's been shared that only Keeho's mother is being targeted in this lawsuit, as Keeho himself has no involvement in the matter (other than his name being dragged through the mud). Meanwhile, former DIA member, Somyi has officially been sentenced to one year and 6 months in jail after it had been found that she had falsely accused her agency CEO of sexual assault. It was later discovered that the idol — while under the influence — had entirely fabricated the claims to pressure her CEO into breaking up with his then-girlfriend. What are your thoughts on these legal issues?

#4- NewJeans' Danielle had something to be happy about this week! It was shared that the idol would be joining CELINE as their newest global ambassador. We congratulate Danielle on gaining a new and exciting opportunity!



SATURDAY:
#1- Lovelyz fans have something to be excited about this week! It's been shared that the group will be re-uniting in an upcoming episode of 'Hangout With Yoo' to celebrate the group's 10th anniversary. The episode was reportedly filmed on the 21st of March with only Jin unable to participate due to personal schedule conflicts. Are you looking forward to seeing Lovelyz together again?



SUNDAY:
#1- Kim Soohyun's team has officially stepped out to staunchly deny the dating rumours with Kim Saeron. His agency, Gold Medalist stated that "The photo must have been taken when she was still in the same agency as Soo Hyun" and that they are unaware of what the actress's intentions are regarding the posting of the photo. Do you think this was an appropriate response given how controversial the actress has become in recent years?

BY DRAGON_OF_THE WEST


#1. The Boyz have managed to sell 243,232 copies of their latest album PHANTASY Pt. 3 Love Letter on the first day of its release making it their highest first day sales yet, finally surpassing the 158,996 sales of 'Maverick' which was released in 2021.

#2. BTS' V's latest single 'FRI(END)S' debuts at 13th place on the UK Official Singles Chart.

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