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Lyn And Lee Soo Announce Divorce After 11 Years Of Marriage
After 11 years of marriage, singers Lyn and MC The Max’s Lee Soo have gone their separate ways. On August 23, Dispatch reported that Lyn and Lee Soo, who tied the knot back in 2014, had recently gotten divorced in an amicable split. Later that morning, the couple’s agency 325E&C confirmed the news through the following official statement: Hello. This is 325E&C. Lyn and Lee Soo recently agreed to go their separate ways based on plenty of discussion and mutual respect, and they are currently in the process of finalizing their divorce. This decision was reached through an amicable agreement, and it was not the fault of either party. Throughout their 11-year marriage, the two artists have maintained a good partnership based on a deep understanding and respect of one another’s music and artistic endeavors. Although their legal relationship has ended, they will continue to root for each other from their respective places and maintain their relationship as musical colleagues. Both Lyn and Lee Soo are currently active as artists under 325E&C, and they each plan to continue their music careers in the future as well. We hope that you will refrain from publishing reports with distorted facts or groundless speculation, and we ask that you give [the artists] your warm support.
August Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from July 23 to August 23. BTS rose to the top of this month’s list after seeing a 25.31 percent increase in their brand reputation index, bringing their total score to 9,535,953 for August. Lim Young Woong climbed to second place with a brand reputation index of 7,311,589, marking a 25.97 percent rise in their score since July. BLACKPINK took third place for the month with a brand reputation index of 6,822,422, while PSY ranked fourth with a score of 2,806,940. Finally, IVE came in at a close fifth with a brand reputation index of 2,786,683 for August. Check out the top 30 for this month below! BTS Lim Young Woong BLACKPINK PSY IVE Kim Yong Bin SEVENTEEN TWICE Red Velvet DAY6 Car, the Garden Park Seo Jin aespa Park Ji Hyeon ITZY ILLIT BIGBANG Lee Chan Won ZO ZAZZ KiiiKiii Young Tak Hearts2Hearts fromis_9 BIBI i-dle Jeong Dong Won Park Jin Young EXO Vibe Cho Yong Pil
All 5 TXT Members Renew Contracts With BIGHIT MUSIC
All members of TXT are continuing their journey with BIGHIT MUSIC! On August 22, BIGHIT MUSIC announced that all five members—Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Hueningkai—have renewed their contracts with the agency. The company also conveyed the members’ gratitude to their fans MOA for their love and support. Read BIGHIT MUSIC’s full statement below: Hello, this is BIGHIT MUSIC We would like to announce that all five members of TOMORROW X TOGETHER (SOOBIN, YEONJUN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN, HUENINGKAI) have re-signed their contracts. With this, TOMORROW X TOGETHER has kept their promise with MOA “to go further, for longer.” The five members expressed their gratitude, saying “We are truly thankful to MOA for staying with us, and we will continue to do our very best.” BIGHIT MUSIC will continue to provide full support to the group so the members can carry out a wide variety of activities. We will also faithfully fulfill our role as a strong partner and companion, ensuring that TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s story-filled music and performances can reach audiences all around the world. We kindly ask MOA for your unwavering love and support. Please look forward to the shining tomorrow we will write together with TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Thank you.
Watch: SHINee's Key Takes 2nd Win For "HUNTER" On "Music Bank"; Performances By Stray Kids, Kep1er, And More
SHINee’s Key has won his second music show trophy for his new title track “HUNTER”! On the August 22 episode of KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were Key’s “HUNTER” and BLACKPINK’s “JUMP.” Key ultimately took the prize with a total of 5,718 points. Congratulations to Key! Watch the winner announcement below: Performers on today’s show included SHINee’s Key, Stray Kids, Red Velvet’s Joy, Kep1er, XngHan&Xoul, MAMAMOO’s Moonbyul, KiiiKiii, CORTIS, EVNNE, AMPERS&ONE, idntt, 8TURN, YOUNG POSSE, Queenz Eye, SECRET NUMBER, A.C.E’s Junhee, Kim Yeon Ja, and Doha. Check out their performances below! SHINee’s Key – “HUNTER” Stray Kids – “CEREMONY” Red Velvet’s Joy – “Love Splash!” Kep1er – “BUBBLE GUM” XngHan&Xoul – “Waste No Time” MAMAMOO’s Moonbyul – “Goodbyes and Sad Eyes” KiiiKiii – “DANCING ALONE” CORTIS – “What You Want” and “GO!” EVNNE – “How Can I Do” AMPERS&ONE – “That’s That” idntt – “You Never Met” 8TURN – “Electric Heart” YOUNG POSSE – “FREESTYLE” Queenz Eye – “Feel the Vibe” SECRET NUMBER – “Don’t Touch” A.C.E’s Junhee – “Supernova” Kim Yeon Ja – “Ssuk Duk Koong” Doha – “That’s Me”
ITZY’s Agency Announces Strong Legal Action Against Malicious Posts
JYP Entertainment has announced plans to pursue strict legal action against individuals who post malicious content or spread false information about ITZY. On August 22, JYP Entertainment released the following official statement addressing the matter: Hello, this is JYPE. We have repeatedly stated our policy of taking strong action against any violation of our artists’ rights. Based on reports from fans and our internal monitoring, we are continuing to take legal action as necessary. All malicious insults toward our artists’ appearance, sexual harassment, and the spread of fake news on both domestic and international communities, social media, and video platforms are illegal and subject to legal actions. Recently, such cases have been escalating, so we have reinforced our monitoring and legal responses. During the process, we will conduct every possible legal measure, and there will be no leniency or settlement. Furthermore, we will strictly respond even to those who attempt to evade responsibility by deleting or concealing evidence. As we are consistently collecting malicious posts about our artist and proceeding with legal actions, we ask fans to actively report such cases to our channel (fan@jype.com). We are sincerely grateful for the support toward ITZY. Thank you.
MONSTA X's I.M To Resume Group Activities
MONSTA X’s I.M will soon be returning to group activities! Previously in May, STARSHIP Entertainment announced that I.M had been advised by doctors to scale back his schedule due to worsening health. In July, the agency further revealed that he was experiencing back pain and would be taking a break from activities to focus on treatment and rest. On August 22, STARSHIP shared through the fan platform Berriz that I.M’s condition has been steadily improving, and after careful discussion with the artist, he will gradually resume activities at a manageable pace. STARSHIP Entertainment’s full statement is as follows: Hello, this is STARSHIP Entertainment. We would like to provide an update regarding MONSTA X member I.M’s health condition and future schedule. Since suspending activities in July due to back pain, I.M has been focusing on rehabilitation treatment as advised by medical professionals, and his condition has been gradually improving. After thorough discussions with the artist, it has been decided that he will gradually resume activities within a manageable scope. Accordingly, I.M will be joining the upcoming “2025 MONSTA X CONNECT X – JAPAN” concerts on August 27 and 28, as well as the promotional activities for MONSTA X’s new mini album “THE X.” We will continue to place the artist’s health as our top priority and do our utmost to ensure that I.M can return to the stage fully recovered and in good health. We kindly ask for your warm support and encouragement. Thank you.