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Lee Ji Hoon's Agency Confirms His Wife Reported Him To Police For Domestic Violence
Lee Ji Hoon’s agency has confirmed that he is the actor who was reported to the police by his wife for alleged domestic violence. According to the police, they received a phone call on the afternoon of July 24 claiming that Lee Ji Hoon had assaulted his wife at their home in Bucheon. During an argument with his wife, the actor reportedly tried to leave his house, and his wife attempted to stop him, leading to a physical fight. Although the police began investigating Lee Ji Hoon on the allegations of assault, his wife did not wish to press charges, so the incident was classified as a domestic violence case rather than a criminal one. Additionally, based on witness testimony and the fact that the accuser did not want Lee Ji Hoon to be prosecuted, the police intends to close the case soon. On August 14, Lee Ji Hoon’s agency Y.ONE Entertainment responded to reports about the incident in which he was referred to as “40-something actor ‘A’” by confirming that Lee Ji Hoon was the actor in question. However, the agency stated that while it was true that Lee Ji Hoon’s wife had called the police on him during an argument, there had been no assault during the incident. The agency’s full statement is as follows: Hello. This is Y.ONE Entertainment. It’s true that the “40-something actor ‘A’” in today’s reports is our actor Lee Ji Hoon. During a marital argument, the police arrived on the scene due to a report by his wife, but they determined based on testimony at the scene that it was not a serious incident. There was no assault, and his wife has clearly stated that she does not wish to press charges, so the case is currently in the process of being closed.” We deeply apologize for giving you cause for concern through this matter, and both Lee Ji Hoon and his wife are reflecting on the incident. Thank you.
Lee Jong Suk Announces Stops For Asia Fan Meeting Tour “With : Just Like This”
Actor Lee Jong Suk will be holding a fan meeting tour across seven cities in Asia. On August 14, his agency ACE FACTORY announced the fan meeting tour “With : Just Like This” through their official social media channels, unveiling the official event poster along with the news. The actor will kick off the tour in Seoul on September 14 before heading to NHK Hall in Tokyo on September 28 and Grand Cube Osaka in Osaka on September 30. He will then visit four other cities—Taipei, Manila, Bangkok, and Hong Kong—with specific dates and venues for those stops to be announced sequentially via ACE FACTORY’s official social media. The tour’s title, “With : Just Like This,” incorporates the official name of Lee Jong Suk’s fan club, With, and serves as a love letter to the fans who have always stood by his side. It expresses his heartfelt wish to continue being with his fans, just as they are now, and invites them to create cherished memories together. The accompanying poster, which captures Lee Jong Suk with a warm and friendly smile, heightens anticipation for the special moments he will share with his fans. Since his first fan meeting in 2014, Lee Jong Suk has consistently found ways to connect with fans. In 2023, he met fans in 11 countries through his world tour “Dear. My With.” Last year, to mark the 14th anniversary of his debut, he held an exhibition titled “Invitation to With.” That same year, he also hosted a birthday celebration event titled “Invitation” in Japan. Having shared so many warm and meaningful moments, anticipation is high for the new memories he will create during his upcoming Asia tour. Lee Jong Suk recently starred in the drama “Law and The City” and is currently filming the Disney+ series “The Remarried Empress.”
7 Coming-Of-Age Movie K-Pop MVs That Are Full Of Nostalgia
Whether it’s a first love or a high-school story, there’s something so nostalgic about these K-pop music videos! They tell sweet coming-of-age stories that will have you reflecting back on your past—or maybe even where you’re at right now. Plus, the songs make for a great playlist. What’s not to love? TXT’s “LOSER=LOVER” Showing five individual coming-of-age love stories that overlap, there’s something for everyone to identify with in TXT’s “LOSER=LOVER” music video! The music video plays out like a movie, with all of the nostalgia from school-age antics. Even the song itself has a teenage, rebellious feel! TWICE’s “What is Love?” A much sweeter, more romantic take on coming-of-age, TWICE’s iconic track asks “What is Love?” through the lens of classic romance films. The TWICE members picture themselves experiencing their first love à la “Romeo and Juliet” or “La La Land.” It’s such a cute universal teenage experience! Stray Kids’ “Mixtape : On Track” The music video for Stray Kids’ “Mixtape : On Track” is practically a movie all in itself, telling the story of a high-school film club working on a project. The storyline is captivating throughout, and it’s so well-done that it feels exactly like the tale of a high-school friend group! The nostalgia is real. ILLIT’s “Lucky Girl Syndrome” ILLIT’s “Lucky Girl Syndrome” is a recipe for a great day, and the music video looks like it too! The music video portrays the perfect summer day out with friends where everything just goes right. Great friends, great weather, and a great soundtrack—this music video will bring you back to all your best memories! NCT DREAM’s “Broken Melodies” First loves don’t always go right, and NCT DREAM’s “Broken Melodies” perfectly captures the joy and yearning of teenage romance. The editing feels super nostalgic as well, with fun scenes showing the members through a vintage lens. There’s something so special about this music video! i-dle’s “Allergy” Coming of age means coming into yourself, and there are always bumps in the road that come along with figuring out who you want to be. i-dle portrays that feeling perfectly with the music video for “Allergy,” showing leader Jeon Soyeon struggling with her insecurities. It’s raw, real, and full of teenage nostalgia! BTS’s “Boy In Luv” It’s hard to believe that this music video is more than 11 years old—that feels like nostalgia in and of itself! This classic BTS music video shows the members struggling with expressing their feelings to a girl. It’s relatable, funny, and awkward in the most endearing teenage way! What other music videos would you add to this list? Drop some recommendations below!
&TEAM, ENHYPEN, TXT, PLAVE, IVE, RIIZE, And TWS Earn RIAJ Million, Platinum, And Gold Certifications In Japan
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August Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rookie idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various rookie idol groups, using big data collected from July 5 to August 5. AHOF, the group formed on the survival show “Universe League,” shot to the top of this month’s list after seeing a whopping 1,779.94 percent increase in their brand reputation index since July—bringing their total score to 1,045,445. High-ranking phrases in AHOF’s keyword analysis included “The Universe,” “Rendezvous,” and “fan-con,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “lovely,” “youthful,” and “refreshing.” The group’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 83.29 percent positive reactions. TWS took second place with a brand reputation index of 995,992, while KiiiKiii ranked third with a score of 914,670 and ILLIT followed in fourth with a score of 863,314. Finally, BABYMONSTER came in at a close fifth with a brand reputation index of 832,961, marking a 76.84 percent increase in their score since July. Check out the top 30 for this month below! AHOF TWS KiiiKiii ILLIT BABYMONSTER Hearts2Hearts MEOVV izna Baby DONT Cry XLOV RESCENE KATSEYE SAY MY NAME UNIS ifeye ARTMS CLOSE YOUR EYES eite L5ST KIIRAS KickFlip SPIA HITGS NouerA NOWZ (formerly NOWADAYS) tracer NEWBEAT Big Ocean A1 BURVEY
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