May events in Korean entertainment industry, from idol's death to group re-contract and actor's romance rumors.
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From an unusual re-contract as a project group to the marriage of a popular idol, and rumors of a handsome actor's romance, various events occurred in May. What was the most read article on Kstyle? Let's look back on the Korean entertainment industry through the "May Article Ranking" article. [1st place] Park Boram, cause of death is acute alcohol poisoning Photo = Jenna Do Entertainment #May 23, 2024 One month after the sudden death... the cause of death was revealed. It was found that the cause of death of singer Park Boram, who died suddenly last month, was acute alcohol poisoning. At that time, she was in poor health due to diseases such as cirrhosis and fatty liver, and no other suspected causes of death were found besides acute alcohol poisoning. Last month, she was found unconscious and collapsed while drinking alcohol at an acquaintance's house, taken to the hospital, but confirmed dead about an hour later. [Related articles] Park Boram, cause of death is "acute alcohol poisoning" and announced... died suddenly at the age of 30 [Related articles] Park Boram, today (4/17) funeral... eternal rest accompanied by many friends [2nd place] Kep1er, signs a re-contract... to continue activities as a 7-member group Photo = WAKEONE, SWING Entertainment #May 30, 2024 Kep1er, a project group of Mnet, signed a re-contract with WAKEONE and SWING Entertainment. Seven out of the nine members announced that they will continue their activities as Kep1er even after the end of their 2.5-year activity period. It was reported that Sakamoto Maika and Kang Ye So will release their 1st full album "Kep1going On" on June 3 and perform as Kep1er at the Japanese concert in July, which will be their last activity as Kep1er. This re-contract is the first for Mnet's project group and has garnered significant attention from K-POP fans. [Related articles] Kep1er announces an unusual re-contract... to continue activities with 7 members excluding Sakamoto Maika & Kang Ye So [Related articles] Kep1er Kang Ye So & Sakamoto Maika, join LIMELIGHT? Agency comments on reports "discussing activity extension" [3rd place] Park Soo Jun, 10 years younger model and trip to Japan? Photo = TV Report DB, Lauren Tsai Instagram #May 24, 2024 Agency comments on romance rumors Actor Park Soo Jun and 10 years younger actress/model Lauren Tsai have been rumored to be in a romantic relationship. An overseas media reported that the two enjoyed a trip to Japan together. The agency commented, "It is difficult to confirm about private matters, please understand." Prior to this, Park Soo Jun was also rumored to be in a romantic relationship with YouTuber/singer Xooos. Lauren Tsai, the new subject of the romance rumor, has appeared on the Fuji TV series "Terrace House ALOHA STATE," increasing viewer interest. [Related articles] Park Soo Jun, 10 years younger model and trip to Japan? Sudden romance rumors surface... agency comments [Related articles] Park Soo Jun makes first public appearance after romance rumors "feels burdened by publicizing private life" [4th place] Han Ye Sul, announces marriage Photo = Newsen DB #May 7, 2024 Partner is a lover 10 years younger Actress Han Ye Sul reported that she submitted a marriage registration with her lover who is 10 years younger. While showing the marriage registration on her own YouTube channel, she revealed, "I have never thought of our relationship as just 'boyfriend-girlfriend' while dating him. I always thought of him as a lifelong partner." Han Ye Sul had previously announced that she was in a relationship with a 10-year younger former stage actor Ryu Song Jae in May 2021, and had been sharing lovey-dovey moments on social media. [Related articles] Han Ye Sul, announces marriage! Partner is a lover 10 years younger [Related articles] Han Ye Sul, enjoys honeymoon with 10 years younger husband... shares photos at a resort [5th place] SUPER JUNIOR, gathers at Ryeowook's wedding Photo = Online Community #May 27, 2024 Complete group commemorative shot is a hot topic On May 26, SUPER JUNIOR's Ryeowook married Ali from TAHITI in Seoul. The wedding was attended not only by the current members of SUPER JUNIOR but also by former members Kangin, Kibum, Hangeng, as well as Sungmin, Henry, and Zhoumi who had also been active as SUPER JUNIOR-M. The group photo of the complete group spread on the internet and became a hot topic. Ryeowook and Ali admitted their relationship in September 2020 and announced their marriage in March this year.
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BLACKPINK's Rosé achieved first place with her collaboration "APT." on MBC's music show, surpassing aespa and G-DRAGON. Other K-pop groups like NCT DREAM, ATEEZ, and ENHYPEN also made comebacks with new songs showcasing their unique styles and themes. The broadcast featured performances from various artists, highlighting the vibrant K-pop scene.
The '2025 it's Live in Japan' event, inspired by MBC's popular YouTube series 'it's Live', will occur on January 25, 2025, featuring artists like Kep1er, KISS OF LIFE, and ROCKY. The event promises a unique live performance experience with extended sets for each artist.
Shen Xiaoting, a member of the global girl group Kep1er, has launched the Japan official fan club 'Blooming'. The fan club will offer exclusive content, including blogs, videos, and merchandise, and will celebrate its opening with fan meetings in Yokohama and Osaka in February 2025. Fans worldwide have expressed excitement about this new venture.
THE BOYZ achieved 1st place on KBS's Music Bank, thanking their fans and label for support. The show featured performances from various artists, including VIVIZ's comeback with 'Shhh!', J.Y. Park's 'Easy Lover', TOMORROW X TOGETHER's 'Over The Moon', and SHINee's Minho showcasing 'CALL BACK'.
The LAPOSTA 2025 concert at Tokyo Dome will feature artists JO1, INI, DXTEEN, ME:I, IS:SUE, and guest performers like ZEROBASEONE and Kep1er on January 31, February 1, and February 2, 2025. The event promises a week of various performances and activities, with ticket sales starting soon.
On MBC's Music Core, BLACKPINK's Rosé secured 1st place with 'APT.' featuring Bruno Mars, inspired by Korea's 'apartment game.' The BOYZ made a comeback with 'TRIGGER,' a dramatic hip-hop track. STAYC presented a relatable love story in 'GPT.' Kep1er restructured from 9 to 7 members and performed tracks from their 6th mini-album. Other artists included ILLIT, aespa, and more.
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Kep1er has released a highlight medley for their 6th mini album 'TIPI-TAP', hinting at a fresh sound with a mix of hyper-pop and R&B. The medley features seven members on a journey for love, with tracks like 'sync-love' and 'Drip' promising a unique musical experience. The album drops on November 1.
The KCON Germany 2024 concert, held in Frankfurt, will air as a special edition on October 31. It features performances from artists like DREAMCATCHER, SHINee's Key, and GOT7's Yugyeom, along with unique stages and covers. The event marks KCON's first German edition and promises exclusive content.
