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WOODZ will be parting ways with longtime label Yuehua Entertainment following the expiration of his contract.The Beijing-based entertainment company published a statement today (October 5) through WOODZ’s official fancafe page announcing the singer’s – who is also known as Cho Seung-youn – departure from its ranks once his exclusive contract concludes on October 19.“We have closely watched WOODZ’s passion for music from the day he debuted in a group to the present where he is partaking in activities as a solo artist,” wrote Yuehua Entertainment in its brief statement, as translated by Soompi. “It was a meaningful time to be together with WOODZ as he grew into an all-rounder through constant challenges and effort.”Yuehua then concluded its statement by expressing gratitude towards the musician for “embarking on this long journey with us”.

NU’EST member Baekho is gearing up to release solo music later this year.This is according to South Korean media outlet Newsen, which reported yesterday (August 30) that Baekho was reportedly focusing on preparations for his debut solo album. The report added that the idol also recently finished a photo shoot for the album’s cover jacket.Pledis Entertainment, Baekho’s management agency, has since responded to the news through a press statement issued to Top Star News.

Netflix’s upcoming disaster film Great Flood.Earlier today (August 2), Netflix Korea shared that Park Hae-soo – best known internationally for Squid Game and Money Heist Korea – Joint Economic Area – and Our Beloved Summer star Kim Da-mi would be leading the upcoming doomsday movie.“The flood hits on earth’s final day, and the story of those struggling in flooded apartments starts,” reads the caption on the Instagram post announcing the casting news. Netflix has yet to announce the movie’s premiere date.A post shared by Netflix Korea (@netflixkr)According to Star News, Kim will play Anna, an artificial intelligence researcher who struggles to survive the disastrous flood that threatens all life on the planet.

2NE1 member and K-pop idol Minzy has revealed that the group’s reunion has been in the works for months.In a new interview with Star News, Minzy spoke about the girl group’s surprise Coachella reunion this past weekend on April 16. Minzy, along with bandmates Dara and Bom, had joined leader CL on stage during her set at 88rising’s ‘Head In The Clouds Forever’ showcase during the music festival.“I was so happy and excited to stand on such a huge stage with the [2NE1] members in front of so many spectators after such a long time,” said the 28-year-old singer, who has been releasing solo music the past few years.

Tomorrow X Together (TXT) are reportedly getting ready to release new music later this year.Earlier today, South Korean media outlet Star News reported that the quintet are currently working on new music, which is said to be slated for release sometime in May. Big Hit Music, TXT’s management agency, later confirmed the news through a statement published in Newsen.“TXT are preparing to make a comeback in early May,” Big Hit Music said, as translated by Soompi.

SEVENTEEN are set to release new music in May, their label Pledis Entertainment has confirmed.South Korean news outlet Star News first claimed in a report earlier today (March 17) that the boy group would be releasing their fourth full-length album this May. The report has since been confirmed by Pledis Entertainment, in a new statement to Top Star News. “SEVENTEEN are preparing to make a comeback with a full-length studio album in May,” Pledis Entertainment wrote, as translated by Soompi. The forthcoming record will notably mark the 13-piece’s first domestic comeback of 2022, and will arrive seven months after their October 2021 mini-album ‘Attacca’ mini-album.The upcoming project will also be the group’s fourth full-length album, coming almost three years after their previous record ‘An Ode’, which dropped in September 2019.

Rosé of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has tested positive for COVID-19.Today (February 28), YG Entertainment shared in an official statement to Star News that the Korean-Australian musician has tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of a flight she had scheduled later the same day. The agency added that Rosé is currently asymptomatic.According to YG Entertainment, the singer had taken a PCR test prior to departure, and later received a positive result.

Gyeongseong Creature (literal translation).In a statement to Star News on January 27, the The team behind Gyeongseong Creature announced that Park (Itaewon Class, The Marvels) and Han (My Name, Nevertheless) will play the show’s lead characters. The team also revealed that filming for the new series has already begun.Set in Spring 1945, Gyeongseong Creature will follow two young adults who come face-to-face with a strange creature and must battle it for survival.

Netflix series Squid Game, which became the biggest show launch on the platform, attracting a whopping 111 million users in its first 28 days.The show's rapid success meant that HoYean and her cast would embark on a lengthy promotional campaign — one which recently involved travelling to America. In a new interview with Star News, the 27-year-old revealed how the stress of promoting Squid Game abroad had taken an enormous toll on her health, which saw her weight plummet in a matter of weeks."There was no time to eat," the actress said, alluding that her work schedule had seemingly given her no personal time off.She went on to say that after leaving the US, she noticed just how much weight she had lost — a whopping eight pounds in just 10

Hoyeon Jung is addressing her weight loss.

Red Velvet main vocalist Wendy has joined the cast for the upcoming revival of Saturday Night Live Korea.According to a report by South Korean news outlet Star News, Wendy will be joining the ranks of veteran comedians such as Shin Dong-yup, who is set to serve as the programme’s producer and host, along with Ahn Young-mi, Jung Sang-hoon and Kwon Hyuk-soo. Actress Cha Chung-hwa of tVN television series Mr.

Star News reported that the K-pop act were set to release a new mini-album on May 25 with a concept described as “warriors from the future”. The outlet also claimed that the group were currently preparing for their comeback and have finished filming a music video for the project’s lead single.On May 6, the girl group dropped a cryptic teaser for their upcoming project, apparently titled ‘Last Melody’.

It's a wrap! While fans discuss the stellar It's Okay To Not Be Okay Ep 13, which aired on Saturday, the cast and crew of Korean drama wrapped the filming. Photos from the sets revealed that Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Ye Ji, Oh Jung Se, and other cast members took a bow as the shot the final scene of the drama this weekend.

In some amazing news for Son Ye-jin fans, the Crash Landing on You star is set to make her Hollywood debut soon if reports by Star News via Soompi are to be believed. The actress will be starring opposite Sam Worthington of Avatar fame in Cross, which is being directed by Andrew Niccol of The Truman Show fame.