Actor Jung Il Woo has been revealed to have donated 30,000,000 KRW (28,920 USD) for the Sewol rescue efforts.According to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association, Jung Il Woo recently called the association to donate to the rescue efforts in the ferry incident. His label also told Newsen, "It's true that Jung Il Woo donated 30,000,000 KRW to the Korea Disaster Relief Association." They revealed, "We had no idea that he called them hims

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On the 21st, a well-known entertainment label was sentenced to pay 5,000,000 KRW (4,820 USD) for its celebrity.Its former label trainee 'A' (17) filed a lawsuit against the label and its celebrity 'B' because B assaulted A. A signed with the label in May 2012, and was preparing to debut along with other label trainees, including B. However, B assaulted A because A started to date another trainee. The label had forbidden dating for the trainees, b

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Music industry insiders are predicting that artists won't be holding much promotions until two weeks later.Many are pointing out that the Sewol incident is turning into a bigger tragedy each day since it sunk on the 16th, and predict that more time is needed for grieving. Music broadcasts are currently canceled, but it will probably not start again this week. During the Cheonam sinking in 2010, the music shows were cancelled for a month. However

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Samsung Music has suspended their EXO "Overdose" comeback event indefinitely.Samsung Music posted on their official event homepage, writing, To the customers of Samsung Music.We send our deep condolences to the victims and their families who are experiencing a large pain due to this unfortunate accident. Samsung Music has decided to indefinitely suspend all events, including the EXO special event. We ask for understanding of all our members. We w

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The police had previous issued an arrest warrant for Hong Ga Hye, the woman who falsely claimed to be a rescue scuba diver and held an interview where she gave out untrue information, as well as posing as Hwayoung's cousin in T-ara's bullying scandal.It's now been revealed that she has turned herself in to the Jeonnam Police Station and is currently being held for investigations. During her false interview, she has told MBN, "We're not getting t

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G.NA will be indefinitely postponing her "Pretty Lingerie" comeback.Originally, G.NA was supposed to release her new song today and start her comeback performance. However, she has canceled all her promotional activities after the Sewol sinking and is waiting only for good news from rescue efforts. Cube Entertainment said, "As for G.NA's official comeback date, we'll be generally adjusting her schedule through another conference later

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Although Akdong Musician is already one of the most well-known rookie artists in Korea, they still had a tough path to follow before they could realize their dream - including a hellish diet routine which they detailed in their new autobiography, Raise Your Voice High!The two halves of AkMu have radically different tastes - while Chan Hyuk loves noodles, Soo Hyun is a meat lover, which made it especially hard for her to go on her diet.The dieting

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Although EXO's newest album has been delayed due to the ongoing Sewol ferry tragedy, that didn't stop the group's Chinese half, EXO-M, from making an explosive comeback in their home country with 'Overdose'!The group performed the song for the first time earlier today on 'Global Chinese Music', wowing their legions of fans with their tight choreography and powerful vocals.Meanwhile, the album release has been moved to a later date. "We ask for un

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Hong Ga Hye had disappeared after she pretended to be a rescue diver and was later discovered to have at one point pretended to be a relative of Hwayoung. Previously, Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency's criminal investigation intelligence unit revealed on April 18, "On the marine's charges of defamation, we were going to summon Hong Ga Hye for investigation, but she stopped all contact in the afternoon and has disappeared." Now, Chairman Jung Don

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An IU fan has been revealed to be one of the students rescued from the Sewol.A student at IU's fancafe created a post titled 'Jeju Island lulu lala' on the 15th. It read, "I'm on my way there on a boat on a school trip!!!! I'm so excited kekekeke. Everyone in Yooaena, have you been?!!! I'm on a boat right now, but of course I'm thinking about [IU]...ㅠㅠ ♥♥ I can't help but keep thinking about her!!!! Now I have to sleep, so good night!!!

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