#but I found some time and I started to miss trcng

[bapwoo]

TRCNG Siwoo MISSING

[psychicreadsgirl]

October 2019 - December 2019 for Korean Entertainment Industry in General

I’ll do a Korean entertainment industry reading for the months of October to December 2019.

October soon is ending, but the sombreness of this month will continue till the end. There will be a few more unexpected news that will not be very happy to fans, either departures, breaks/hiatuses, injuries, or accidents. Some litigation will either have results or start and this would go through until November to mid December. The litigation may either be a celebrity suing someone for malicious comments or could be a celebrity suing their own agency or vice versa. It can even entail lawsuits involving personal injury, divorces, inheritances, fraud, copyright infringement, etc. Many cases will not be publicly broadcasted but there will be a lot in the works. 

November will welcome many comebacks and be filled with much business. Lots of blood, sweat and tears coming from many groups, all fighting for the awards in their own ways. A couple of anticipated groups will be coming back during this time, rather last minute, up till December. They are purposely making last minute comebacks to gain more momentum for the upcoming awards such as the AMAs, MAMA, etc. Again, some celebrities may be forced to take hiatuses for various reasons like mental health/physical injury or pure discipline from their agency. There may be a few blossoming couples being publicized or rumored among SNS and among fans. I strongly feel there will be some sort of “dating” scandal coming for a few popular idols, leaked by different agencies for their own agendas. Some agencies leak other news on purpose for revenge. 

November also marks a month where some groups are fighting amongst themselves and are trying to get their solos. I see a few groups close to breaking up in November but will drag on till possibly 2020 - 2021. 

In December, there will be the typical award ceremonies. However, this time, some of the results of the awards will cause fan wars and cause people to wonder about manipulation of votes. Another popular show may be under examination of manipulation of votes from October - December. A reunion of an unexpected group may be seen in December. A few reunions will be delayed again till early next year or never again. Several holiday season songs will be released as well.

December will also be a time where we may see some departures from several celebrities. Unexpected news is a big theme for the months of November to December, and even January 2020. It’ll get everyone wondering, “wtf? how could this be? what? omggg!” December 2019 to January 2020 is really all about big changes for many celebrities’ career. Some at the top of their careers currently will plummet hard while others will change directions for their careers or take breaks. Some may disappear from the spotlight forever. Some news of enlistments to military will trickle in from November to December too. Some expected. Some very unexpected, almost too early for their career/age. 

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What has come true

October 25, 2019: 

Seulgi from RV missing from performance and Yeri is injured: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/red-velvet-performs-without-seulgi-injured-yeri-fans-extremely-worried-two/

October 27, 2019:

Woojin leaves Stray Kids: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/jyp-entertainment-announces-woojin-withdraws-stray-kids-comeback-delayed/

October 28, 2019:

Minzy reportedly filed an injunction against her agency, the Music Works Entertainment: https://www.soompi.com/article/1362089wpp/minzy-reported-to-have-filed-an-injunction-to-suspend-contract-with-her-agency

October 28, 2019: 

EXO announced that they will be making their November comeback: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/10/exoiscoming-trends-number-1-worldwide-after-sm-announced-exos-comeback-k-pop-fans-reactions

October 28, 2019: 

Sunmi files lawsuits against malicious comments: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/10/sunmi-files-lawsuits-against-netizens-leaving-malicious-comments

October 29, 2019:

IOI’s Kyulkyung reportedly may also be unable to join reunion: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/10/iois-kyulkyung-zhou-jieqiong-may-also-be-unable-to-join-groups-reunion-promotions

October 30, 2019:

Popeye entertainment closes down: https://www.soompi.com/article/1362483wpp/yoon-kyun-sang-oh-na-ra-and-more-search-for-new-agency-as-popeye-entertainment-closes-down

October 30, 2019:

Monsta X’s Wonho caught in upcoming litigation for allegedly owing money to Jung Da Eun: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/10/jung-da-eun-reveals-text-messages-from-monsta-x-wonhos-lawyer-after-debt-allegations

October 30, 2019: 

Dok2 confirmed to be underdoing tax investigation: https://www.soompi.com/article/1362657wpp/dok2-confirmed-to-be-undergoing-tax-investigation

October 30, 2019: 

Rainbow announces their return amidst reports of 10th anniversary reunion: https://www.soompi.com/article/1362660wpp/rainbow-announces-their-return-amidst-reports-of-10th-anniversary-reunion

October 30, 2019:

Park Jihoon announces comeback in November and Asia tour: https://www.soompi.com/article/1362655wpp/park-ji-hoon-announces-comeback-with-new-album-and-tour

October 30, 2019:

Starship Entertainment announces they will take legal action for a rumour raised about Monsta X’s Wonho: https://www.soompi.com/article/1362480wpp/starship-entertainment-denies-rumor-about-monsta-xs-wonho-considering-legal-action

October 31, 2019: 

Lee Yoobi to take legal action against malicious commenters: https://www.soompi.com/article/1362762wpp/lee-yoo-bi-announces-decision-to-take-legal-action-against-malicious-commenters

October 31, 2019: 

Monsta X’s Wonho leaves Monsta X: https://www.soompi.com/article/1362744wpp/breaking-wonho-leaves-monsta-x

October 31, 2019:

Starship Entertainment clarifies rumors regarding Monsta X’s Shownu’s dating a married woman rumor: https://www.soompi.com/article/1362766wpp/starship-entertainment-clarifies-rumor-involving-monsta-xs-shownu

October 31, 2019: 

Monsta X’s Wonho is allegedly facing illegal drug charges: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/10/jung-da-eun-further-claims-former-monsta-x-member-wonho-is-facing-illegal-drug-use-charges-in-dispatch-interview

October 31, 2019:

ASTRO confirms comeback in November 2019: https://www.soompi.com/article/1362946wpp/astro-confirms-plans-for-a-comeback 

November 4, 2019: 

BTS’ Jeon Jungkook questioned by the police after causing a traffic accident :https://www.koreaboo.com/news/bts-jungkook-questioned-police-after-causing-car-accident/

November 4, 2019:

Golden Child to make a comeback in November: https://www.koreaboo.com/stories/golden-child-make-comeback-november/

November 4, 2019:

Nam Taehyun closes his agency and signs his band to another agency: https://www.soompi.com/article/1363758wpp/nam-tae-hyuns-agency-discontinued-south-club-signs-with-new-agency

November 4, 2019:

Actor Hong Jong Hyun to enlist early next month: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/11/actor-hong-jong-hyun-to-enlist-early-next-month

November 6, 2019:

ACE’s Kim Byeong Kwan to sit out on savage promotions due to polyp removal: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/11/aces-kim-byeong-kwan-to-sit-out-on-savage-promotions-due-to-polyp-removal

November 9, 2019: 

CL leaves YG Entertainment: https://www.jazminemedia.com/2019/11/cl-leaves-yg-entertainment-after-10-years/

November 12, 2019:

ASTRO’s Moonbin to take hiatus due to health issues: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/11/astros-moonbin-to-take-hiatus-due-to-health-issues

November 12, 2019: 

2 AM’s Jinwoo and Nine Muses’ Kyung Li reportedly dating: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/11/2ams-jinwoon-nine-musess-kyung-li-reportedly-dating

November 13, 2019:

VIXX’s Leo to enlist as a public service worker on December 2nd, 2019 and opens up about panic disorder and depression in letter: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/11/vixxs-leo-to-enlist-as-a-public-service-worker-on-december-2-reveals-that-hes-suffering-from-panic-disorder-and-depression

November 13, 2019:

Ahn Joon Young PD partially admits to vote rigging on produce 101 seasons 1 and 2: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/11/ahn-joon-young-pd-partially-admits-to-vote-rigging-on-produce-101-season-1-2

November 14, 2019:

Seungri to enlist in military: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/11/seungri-to-enlist-in-the-military-as-burning-sun-investigation-stalls-netizens-furious-over-lack-of-justice

November 17, 2019:

TRCNG’s Wooyeop and Taeseon sue TS Entertainment for child abuse: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/11/trcngs-wooyeop-and-taeseon-sues-ts-entertainmen-for-child-abuse-including-hitting-them-with-metal-chairs

November 17, 2019:

Seventeen’s S.Coups goes on hiatus to receive treatment for anxiety: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/11/seventeens-scoups-goes-on-hiatus-to-receive-treatment-for-anxiety

November 18, 2019:

Kim Saeron leaving YG Entertainment: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/11/kim-sae-ron-reportedly-leaving-yg-entertainment

November 19, 2019:

Former East the Light Member Lee Eun Sung to Enlist in Military this Month:  https://www.soompi.com/article/1366809wpp/former-the-east-light-member-lee-eun-sung-to-enlist-in-military-this-month

November 20, 2019:

Daesung required to pay about $1.02 M in taxes on controversial building: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/11/daesung-required-to-pay-12-billion-krw-approximately-1025-million-in-taxes-on-controversial-building

November 24, 2019:

Goo Hara found dead in her home: https://metro.co.uk/2019/11/24/k-pop-star-former-kara-member-goo-hara-found-dead-28-11209087/

November 26, 2019:

Park Kyung Lawsuit & Vote Manipulation Accusations for others: https://www.soompi.com/article/1368039wpp/park-kyungs-agency-to-appoint-lawyer-expresses-wish-for-chart-manipulation-rumors-to-be-uncovered

November 26, 2019:

Stray Kids Lee Know suffers from minor ankle injury: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/stray-kids-lee-know-suffers-ankle-injury-jyp-gives-update-performance-2019-aaa/

November 26, 2019:

Malicious Commenters charged fines for defamation of Woolim Entertainment Artists: https://www.soompi.com/article/1368009wpp/malicious-commenters-charged-fines-for-defamation-of-woollim-artists

November 26, 2019:

MNET confirms I*ZONE and X1 will not attend MAMA: https://www.soompi.com/article/1368051wpp/mnet-confirms-izone-and-x1-will-not-attend-2019-mama

November 28, 2019:

Hyuna has been diagnosed with depression, panic disorder and vasovagal syncope: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/hyuna-depression-panic-disorder-vasovagal-syncope-diagnosis/

November 28, 2019:

UP10tion fans claim that Jinhoo is dating: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/up10tion-fans-jinhoo-dating-rumors-furious/

November 30, 2019:

GOT7′s Youngjae to sit out of weekend events due to health issues:https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/11/got7s-youngjae-to-sit-out-of-weekend-events-due-to-health-issues 

December 1, 2019:

TWICE’s Chaeyoung misses Twicelight’s performance in Japan due to ill health: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/twices-chaeyoung-misses-twicelights-performance-in-japan-due-ill-health/

December 1, 2019:

GOT7′s Jackson Wang misses activities due to health concerns: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/12/twices-chaeyoung-and-got7s-jackson-will-also-be-sitting-out-of-schedules-due-to-health-reasons

December 1, 2019: 

Former AOA members Mina calls out a certain murderer in Instagram post: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/12/former-aoa-member-mina-calls-out-a-certain-murderer-in-strange-instagram-post

December 3, 2019:

Fantagio rookie actor Cha In Ha found dead: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/fantagio-rookie-actor-cha-in-ha-found-dead/

December 3, 2019:

University releases official apology regarding using similar logo as Kim Jae Hwan’s fan club: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/university-releases-official-apology-regarding-using-similar-logo-kim-jae-hwans-fan-club/

December 3, 2019:

KONNECT Entertainment Reveals Kang Daniel’s Depression and Panic Disorder Diagnosis, Halts “TOUCHIN” Promotions: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/konnect-entertainment-reveals-kang-daniels-depression-panic-disorder-diagnosis-halts-touchin-promotions/

December 8, 2019: 

Kim Gun Mo to take legal action against Youtube channel: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/kim-gun-mo-take-legal-action-youtube-channel-claims-sexually-assaulted-someone/

December 8, 2019:

MONSTA X Jooheon may not be performing at the 2019 Jingle Ball: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/monsta-x-jooheon-not-performing-2019-jingle-ball/

December 9, 2019:

BigHit Entertainment/BTS/JTBC’s Claims: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/12/big-hit-entertainment-makes-a-lengthy-rebuttal-to-jtbcs-claims-that-bts-is-seeking-legal-help-due-to-profit-disputes

December 10, 2019:

Kim Soo Hyun leaves Keyeast to start new one-man agency: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/kim-soo-hyun-leaves-keyeast-start-new-one-man-agency/

December 10, 2019:

Map6 announces military enlistment of 4 out of 5 members: https://www.soompi.com/article/1370758wpp/map6-announces-military-enlistment-of-4-out-of-5-members-agency-says-group-is-not-disbanding

December 11, 2019:

Gagman Park Dong Geun under fire after calling Busters’ Chaeyeon a bitch: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/gagman-park-dong-geun-38-fire-after-calling-busters-chaeyeon-15-bitch-prostitute-live-broadcast/

December 11, 2019:

Kim Woo Bin becomes a free agent after leaving agency: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/kim-woo-bin-become-free-agent-after-expiration-contract/

December 12, 2019:

2NE1 Minzy files appeal: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/2ne1-minzy-file-appeal-contract-nullification-music-works/

December 12, 2019:

Han Seo Hee alleges that Jung Da Eun is violent and abusive: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/12/han-seo-hee-states-that-jung-da-eun-is-violent-and-abusive-reveals-her-bruised-arms-and-hands

December 12, 2019:

Cosmic Girls’ Dawon to take hiatus due to anxiety disorder: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/12/cosmic-girls-dawon-to-take-hiatus-due-to-anxiety-disorder

December 12, 2019:

Broadcast PDs previously recruited by YGE from MBC reportedly leaving YG: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/12/broadcast-pds-previously-recruited-by-yg-entertainment-from-mbc-reportedly-leaving-yg

December 12, 2019:

Cherry Bullet’s Mirae, Kokoro and Linlin cancel contract and leave the group: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/cherry-bullets-mirae-kokoro-linlin-cancel-contract-leaves-group/

December 24, 2019:

FNC Entertainment announces Song Seunghyun will leave FT Island and other members renew their contracts: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/fnc-entertainment-announces-song-seunghyun-will-leave-ftisland-group-others-renew-contracts/

December 25, 2019

Red Velvet Wendy suffers broken pelvis and wrist and facial injuries after falling off stage: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/red-velvet-wendy-suffers-broken-pelvis-wrist-facial-injuries-after-falling-off-stage/

December 29, 2019:

TVXQ’s Changmin reportedly in a relationship with a non celebrity: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/tvxq-changmin-reportedly-in-relationship-non-celebrity/

December 29, 2019:

Got7′s Yugyeom will not be attending MBC Gayo on 30th and 31st due to health problems: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/12/got7s-yugyeom-will-not-be-attending-mbc-gayo-festival-on-the-30th-31st-due-to-health

January 1, 2020:

Twice’s Momo and Super Junior’s Heechul Confirmed to be in a relationship: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/twice-momo-super-junior-heechul-confirmed-in-relationship/

January 6, 2020:

X1 disbands: https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjeouWznPDmAhVFHjQIHRC7AoUQ0PADMAB6BAgBEAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.billboard.com%2Farticles%2Fnews%2Finternational%2F8547358%2Fx1-disbands-vote-fixing-controversy&usg=AOvVaw29jJhbKHade_bxnzSnlzxl

[zelos-official-armrest]

Seoul Limited and Forever with Babyz (Madrid)

I’m about half a year late, but I just want to share a bit of my B.A.P concert experiences both in Seoul Limited and Forever With Babyz tour in Madrid. You know, if anyone’s interested…

First of all, how did I get to Seoul? I applied for a month-long summer university program and I got a smaller tuition fee thanks to my schools being partner universities. Still, it took me about 5 years to get enough funds. I’m not going to talk much about that in here, but it was the most amazing time of my life. I do advise everyone not to ONLY go there for running after a potential Korean boyfriend tho. The culture is so much more than kpop-related fantasies.

Ok, on to the actual topic- B.A.P. While in Seoul, I did want to see the TS building with my own two eyes (so I’d know where to go to throw the tomatoes, haha). Therefore, one evening me and my fellow coursemate/ friend went to look for it, but apparently that day B.A.P and TRCNG had a practice there as it came out. When we approached the building, Zelo was chatting with someone in front of the house, but seeing us coming scared him off and he fleed to the building. I felt so sorry for him, because it must be a common occurrence for them to not get privacy even there by the way he reacted. So, I got nervous because I really wanted to have a picture in front of the building, but I didn’t want to be causing any discomfort to them. Me and my friend decided to take a picture real quick and I kinda got my two half-blurry pictures in front of the building.

Here’s potato me making TS surrender to the Matoki power:

When we stood back a bit, I saw TRCNG entering the house and we decided to leave. While we were walking away, around the corner came Himchan who was, for some reason, followed (basically cornered) by a bunch of blonde chicks (stalkers I guess?). Since I was a bit too close, for some reason I thought it would be really impolite if I didn’t say anything so I bowed and let out „annyeonghaseyo“ (It’s really weird to type it out like that). He answered me with a nod and when he had entered TS, some Korean fans who were following set themselves to wait outside the doors. That was the last we saw them as we moved further away from the place…

Before going to the summer program and buying the plane tickets to Korea, I didn’t know B.A.P would have a concert. When it was announced, I praed for the dates to overlap with my stay. I was incredibly lucky, because B.A.P’s first Seoul Limited concert was on the last day of my stay. The day itself was super-hot (38+ degrees) and I had a lot of troubles from moving out the dorms with all of my luggage etc. In the morning I managed to go to the venue to buy some merch (got myself a matoki whistle and a t-shirt). In the afternoon, there were already fansites distributing free merch (got also 2 banners, but I lost my shiny Zelo banner at the concert T_T). 

The queueing was so different from European stops, where we camp in front of the venes. Here you had a number on a ticket and you just went and looked for your spot in the line and everything went smoothly. I actually had bought two tickets, because I was hoping for someone to go with me (and to get more people to appreciate B.A.P, lol). I did manage to get a friend from the program to come with me, so it was a success. The venue was really well ventilated and the sound system was great. B.A.P had a live band to back them up and they put on a great show as always. Too bad I couldn’t really understand much when they did their talking. In the crowd, there was a couple and B.A.P pointed at them and stated that „This is how you take your girlfriend out. You take her to a B.A.P concert !“, and they continued to chat for a bit. The best things from the concert- Coma rock version, Blind and small snipets from songs fans had selected as the ones they want to hear from B.A.P the most, watergun fight, new solos and tons of adlibs. Even though my ticket queue number was quite big, the stage was so well built that when idols came off from the main stage to those cat-walks, I had maybe only 2 rows of people in front of me making it the closest I’ve been at a concert. 

This is basically how I saw them went they came near:

But there is one thing I found different from previous concerts. I don’t know if it was because I was really nervous about my flights and everything that day, but the crowd in Europe felt more passionate. I guess it is just in the way we cheer. I mean, their fanchants and everything was on point, but somehow it felt more calm and collected that I was used to. Either way, I loved that I could be there with OT6 and that Jongup released his cute MV for Annoying as a memory of that day. Oh, oh, and I finally got on Himchan’s fancam J. Really blurry, but I know it’s me. Thank you Channie!

Moving on to my Madrid experience. At first, I didn’t really plan to go to another tour because I’d already seen them this year, but the fact that there were tickets with best perks I never really managed to get before still available started creeping on me. I had to decide whether to wait for the mess that was Berlin ticket sale or settle for the Madrid one. I decided to save myself from the excess stress and take the Madrid VVIP. I don’t regret going one bit even though the Youngbros organisation was freaking awful. As VVIP holders, we were promised more time at the high-touch than VIP but nothing like that happened. The signed poster was actually just printed on and they had ran out of black beanies before even half the VVIPs could pass the counter.

Just a small look at the merch etc: 

The worst thing was that they messed with B.A.P’s sound system so some time the microphones didn’t really work and the security guys didn’t pay any attention to people fainting in the crowd, which Daehyun and Zelo had to point out to them (Zelo tried to get their attention in Spanish, Daehyun wanted to stop the song to resolve the case) and Jongup threw his own water bottle to fans in need. The concert itself was really good (even though we still missed Bang and were chanting his name from time to time). I loved being able to hear Howler in it’s Spanish home and Zelo went wild with the butt-slaps and butt-wiggles. During Do What I Feel, he threw his towel to the crowd and guess who was the lucky one to catch it!  It still has his makeup on tho :D.

Haha, towel-kun has seen some things... At this point I knew. For 5 years, I didn’t manage to choose a bias in B.A.P. That was the day my bias chose me (lolololol)

The only kind of OK clips that I got from the concert was Youngjae’s acapella “I’m happy” and Jongup’s “Try my luck”, because I was trying to enjoy the concert too much which resulted in my hands being extra shaky. 

There was also a lottery where they chose a random number and a fan for every member got a small canvas bag with member’s drawing and autograph on it. And a hug. At some point, Youngjae managed to hurt his shoulder, I hope he is ok now. Them teaching us the fanchant for All the way up was pretty memorable since they almost booed Daehyun off the stage because he couldn’t contain himself and do the right thing. And Zelo just went like “OMG, it’s our song”. We also had a support project for Himchan where we held his banners and chanted his name.

My high-touch experience. While we were standing in a line, the organisers started to let B.A.P take their positions near the wall. To get there, B.A.P walked through a small bordered area which was right next to where some of us were queueing. I noticed Himchan and told him “annyeong” for which he raised his head, looked at me and just had the cutest smile ever on his face. I made Himchan smile, everyone! I don’t know if he noticed that this is the one person who never manages to greet him correctly (me in Warsaw, Seoul and now Madrid). He was also first in line at high-touch and he was still so extra smiley at me. 

To sum up the high-touch experience, this is basically it:

B.A.P with their beautiful hands vs Me coming from a jungle

And then this 1 second you had to admire all the beauty

I mean, there were so many things I wanted to say (just one sentence to each member), but I couldn’t do anything because it was too fast. I tried to tell them stuff in English or Korean, but they tried to tell me stuff in Spanish and in English and it was honestly such a mess. It was so funny. Then right after we had the group photo so I fastened my steps and got next to Zelo. After everything I just had to go to him. I could tell he did something over my head while taking the picture since he was touching it, but I had no actual idea what. The picture turned out better than I expected. I am not really good friends with cameras, specially when I don’t even know, where the cameraman is or when the picture is exactly taken. Got the cutest photo ever and I will now officially present my short ass as “Zelo’s armrest” since this is what he used me as.

Tbh, I had to photoshop my face on the picture a bit, because the camera reflected on me so bad that I looked like a Christmas tree in a Colgate commercial. Literally.

Anyways, after the short time for pictures, I could pass by all of them again and thanked them, especially Zelo, when I turned around. I love them all so much and I had soft hours for days after we got to know that Zelo shouldn’t have even been on the tour but he insisted to come. Made it all 10 times more memorable and important.

I wish I could also go to Yongguk’s tour. I don’t know if it’s possible, because I have already emptied my bank account for them. So I guess we’ll see what happens. I hope he receives a lot of love and support anyways.

That’s it, folks!