Girl group Fifty Fifty will return as a quintet comprising original member Keena and four new members, the group’s agency announced Wednesday. The group revealed on its social media accounts that it will release its second EP and hold a promotional showcase event on Sept. 20, according to Attrakt. Debuting as a four-member group in…
Month: August 2024
BLACKPINK celebrates 8 years of record-breaking career
When BLACKPINK made its debut in the summer of 2016, the four-piece act garnered much attention as K-pop powerhouse YG Entertainment’s first girl group in seven years since 2NE1. Setting astonishing milestones along the way, the group will celebrate the eighth anniversary of its record-breaking career on Aug. 8. In celebration of the anniversary, the…
Jung Eun-ji reflects on youth, aging in ‘Miss Night and Day’
For singer-turned-actor Jung Eun-ji, the recently concluded JTBC weekend drama, “Miss Night and Day,” felt like a gift. “During filming, I met colleagues who really understood me. The relationships I formed through this drama were a gift in themselves. The show’s outcome was good, sure, but this series holds a special place in my heart…
“Yang Seok-hwan looks like captain, Kim Taek-yeon gets 5 outs to win”
‘Ends 2-game losing streak’ Lee Seung-yeop Doosan caught LG in a close call. It was a firepower battle, and they laughed with a powerful back door. It was their second straight win. Manager Lee Seung-yeop was satisfied. Doosan won 7-6 against LG in the first game of a three-game midweek series in the 2024 KBO…
Transfer window closes…stay despite ‘this is the last time’ ultimatum
Nico Williams’ transfer saga is over. “The transfer saga is over. Williams has decided to stay at Athletic Bilbao instead of joining Barcelona,” according to the Spanish publication. Williams is a Spanish striker. His value was amplified by the UEFA Euro 2024. Representing Spain, Williams partnered with Ramin Yamal on both wings to lead the…
South Korea’s modern pentathlete Ganpan on the hunt for gold
“12 hours of vomit-inducing hell every day” Jeon Woong-tae (29, Woori Financial Group), the poster boy of Korea’s modern five sports, showered five times a day and endured more than 12 hours of hellish training five times a week. He endured vomiting up to his throat and gave it his all for one reason. To…
‘Fourth transfer’ Jang Tae-bin “wants to grow into a recognized player”
“I really want to grow into a recognized player in LG so that I don’t have to be traded again.” Changwon LG traded Kim Jun-hyung (201 cm, F) to Anyang Jungkwanjang for Jang Tae-bin (183 cm, G). After Han Sang-hyuk suffered an elbow injury during a practice game and LG needed a guard, the team…
Ex Resorts World NYC Employees Continue Legal Challenges
Resort World New York City closed its Aquaduct buffet in 2014, but the employees who worked there still lead a legal battle against the casino. Employees claim that the contract was terminated unfairly by the employer and that they were not warned about it. Now the court has ruled that class action should resume. Under…
Fortune Coin Boosts Content Thanks to Fantasma Games Deal
Fortune Coins, a leading U.S.-Canada social casino brand, continues to expand, announcing another important partnership. This time, a platform owned by Blazesoft has teamed up with Pantasma Games, one of Sweden’s most popular casino title suppliers. This will benefit both parties and boost their operations in North America. Fortune Coins is owned by Blazesoft Ltd….
KIA, ‘No. 1 in the ERA League’ The driving force for No. 1 in the injury ward is perfect for pitching and hitting
KIA won 8-4 at home against the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League LG Twins at KIA Champions Field in Gwangju on the 11th. KIA, which swept the LG Twins, the defending champion, remains atop in the league with 11 wins and four losses. The team is half a game ahead of the NC Dinos,…