• Cube Entertainment Ends Soojin's Contract

    Former (G)I-DLE member Soojin left the agency. 

    Cube Entertainment announced on March 5 through an official statement, "The exclusive contract with our artist Soojin has been terminated." 

    A representative from the agency said, "In response to the controversy raised in February of last year, the company and Soojin tried for a long time to determine the authenticity through a police investigation, but the investigation result came out that it was not appealing (no charges). I am sorry for causing concern to many people with this incident.” 

    Earlier, in February of last year, an article that revealed that Soojin had been a bully at school was uploaded to an online community. Soojin denied the bullying allegations, but the controversy did not subside when actress Seo Shin Ae confessed that she had been bullied at school.

    Accordingly, Soojin stopped activities in March of last year and left the team in August of last year after six months of controversy. In addition, she had to leave her agency. 

    The following is the full text of Cube Entertainment's position

    This is Cube Entertainment.

    We would like to inform you that our exclusive contract with our artist Soojin has been canceled.

    Regarding the controversy raised in February last year, our company and Soojin tried for a long time to determine the authenticity through a police investigation, but the investigation result came out that it was not appealed (no charges).

    We respect the results of the police investigation, and we apologize for causing concern to many people with this incident.

  • Lee Kyung Gyu secretly helped Hong Jin Kyung debut on TV and she didn’t even know for years

    Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

    On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

    Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

    Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

    Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

    She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

    She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

    Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

    Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

    He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

    He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

    Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

    That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

    He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

    Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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