MAY 27 - JUNE 2
Throughout the past week, we saw comeback announcements from various artists such as K.will, Epik High, H1-KEY & more, while also witnessing the conclusion of Min Hee-jin's injunction against HYBE's motion to terminate her as the CEO of its sub-label, ADOR. We also saw various comebacks from LOONA's Yves, ARTMS & Kenshi Yonezu. With all that said, let's jump into another week's worth of updates!
BY POLARIS_TAE
MONDAY:
#1- There were various comeback announcements this week! Four artists — H1-KEY, Epik High, K.will & WOOAH — announced their intentions to come back in June! WOOAH will be dropping their new mini-album, UNFRAMED on the 17th of June, while H1-KEY & Epik High are set to make their return on the 19th & 20th respectively. K.will will also be making his return in June, however the exact comeback date is yet to be disclosed. Additionally, it's been shared that the stars of the singer's 2012 'Please Don't...' hit single, Ahn Jae-hyun & Seo Inguk will be returning to star in the singer's upcoming music video as well! Then in August, fromis_9 will be making their return with brand new music. This will be the groups' first release in over a year. Are you looking forward to any of these upcoming releases?
TUESDAY:
#1- We learned of another interesting celebrity relation this week! On Tuesday, it was discovered that the father of WJSN's Soobin is currently the director of SM C&C. Additionally, it was revealed that he was a former manager of Kang Ho-dong. The idol reportedly divulged this information at the most recent episode of TV CHOSUN's '아빠하고 나하고'.
#2- On Tuesday Soyou had shared that she had accidentally scratched her cornea due to a torn contact lens. We hope she recovers soon.
#3- The Yonsei University festival, AKARAKA shared on Tuesday that Jang Gyuri, Han Jihyun & Han Suah had each been appointed as honorary cheerleaders of the University festival. We congratulate them each on the exciting opportunity!
WEDNESDAY:
#1- f(x)'s Krystal had some exciting news to share with us this week! The idol-actress will be making a special apperance in an upcoming episode of the tvN drama, 'Player 2: Master of Swindlers'. Are you looking forward to seeing her on TV again, and if you've been watching the show, then what are your thoughts so far?
THURSDAY:
#1- On Thursday, WAKEONE & Swing Entertainment stepped out to share that Kep1er would be continuing on as a seven-member group following a successful contract re-negotiation with seven of the groups' nine members. Meanwhile, Yeseo & Mashiro will end their activities with Kep1er following the conclusion of Kep1 Going On promotions. The pair are expected to join the 143 Entertainment girl group LIMELIGHT once they conclude their activities with Kep1er. We had a few more contract updates this week! On Wednesday, former ALICE (ELRIS) member Yeonje renewed her contract with IOK Company and will continue her career as an actress with the label. Meanwhile, three former AOMG artists — Gray, Code Kunst & Woo Wonjae — have officially established a new agency. The label, officially titled duover (do-over) will have all three artists in the positions as co-CEO.
#2- On Thursday, in what seemed like an unexpected precedent, it was shared that Min Hee-jin had officially succeeded in her injunction against HYBE. This injunction was filed in order to stop the conglomerate from exercising its voting rights to terminate Min from her position as CEO of ADOR. Additionally, the court has set her termination costs at 20 million KRW should they violate this ruling. Later that same day, HYBE shared that they would comply to the ruling of the injunction.
FRIDAY:
#1- Two HYBE artists continued to share their generosity this week. NewJeans will be donating the profits from upcoming university festivals. It has not been, however, shared which charities the artist will be donating to. BTS' Jimin donated 100 million KRW (~73K USD) towards supporting low-income students in the Gyeongnam area. A representative from the Provincial Office of Education stated that while Jimin grew up in Busan and has no connection to the area of Gyeongnam, they are aware that he made this donation "with pure intentions for students in the province." The scholarship will be shared with students through the Gyeongsangnam-do Future Education Foundation. An organisation that is funded through the district's Provincial Office of Education.
SATURDAY:
#1- On Saturday EXID's Hani shared via Instagram that she would be getting married to her boyfriend of two years. This comes directly following Friday's reports that she would be tying the knot. We congratulate the idol on her upcoming nuptials!
SUNDAY:
#1- There were no relevant updates on Sunday.
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