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Pink Villa
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
KPop Demon Hunters: Who is Ahn Hyo Seop? Know About Husky Voice Actor For Jinu in Latest Netflix Animated Fil
KPop Demon Hunters is receiving a lot of love from the masses for its unexpectedly interesting progression, rising on the top of 22 regions in the world on Netflix. An animated series directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, it brings the former's vision to the screen. While the artwork itself has received praise globally, it's the voice actor for the character Jinu who has caught the attention of the fans. K-drama star Ahn Hyo Seop, known for his roles in Business Proposal, Dr. Romantic (1 and 2), and Lovers of the Red Sky, is being talked about a lot. Born on April 17, 1995, Ahn Hyo Seop is Canadian by nationality. Also known as Paul Ahn, he started out as a K-pop idol trainee under JYP Entertainment, famous for birthing teams like Miss A, 2PM, TWICE, and more recently Stray Kids and ITZY. After leaving the agency, he gained training for turning into an actor, working with the project group One O One. Making his official acting debut in Splash Splash Love to earning fame with Still 17, Ahn Hyo Seop has continued to climd the ladder of popularity with each portrayal. One of his most famous projects continues to be Dr. Romantic, where he played Seo Woo Jin romancing Lee Sung Kyung, who became a household name with her work in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo. The two reprised their roles for the sequel, Dr. Romantic 2. Since then, his global fans have continued to grow in numbers, especially after he took over their screens and hearts in Business Proposal, a cliche but non-cringe K-drama about office romance, alongside Kim Sejeong. His acting as Kang Tae Mu earned him chatter via memes and cheer alike, resulting in one of the most loved Korean romantic comedies in recent times. Ahn Hyo Seop in Kpop Demon Hunters Having lived in Ontario for over ten years, Ahn Hyo Seop's fluency in English seemingly helped him land the role in Kpop Demon Hunters. His past experience with the K-pop world made him the perfect fit for the role of Jinu, the leader of the Korean boy band Saja Boys. The singing for his character has been done by Andrew Choi. Playing a demon fighting against demon hunters from a rival group, Huntrix, the show brings out a variety of content to enjoy. Ahn Hyo Seop is set to bring the character of Kim Dok Ja to life in the highly anticipated film Omniscient Reader: The Prophet with Lee Min Ho, Chae Soo Bin, Jisoo, and more.
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Day6 to celebrate 10th debut anniversary with fan meetups
Day6 is set to hold fan meetings in Seoul next month to celebrate its decadelong music career. The four members will greet fans in person on July 18-20 and 25-27 at the event dubbed 'Pier 10: All My Days,' label JYP Entertainment announced Friday. The live shows from the last day of each week will be broadcast online as well, allowing more fans to join the celebration. In August, a documentary film following the bandmates' travels around the US will come to cinemas. As the film title '6Days' suggests, it covers six days with the group after wrapping up their world tour in May. The band visited 23 cities across the world for 45 shows before the final concert in Seoul that lasted for six days.
Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Stray Kids to sing for Japanese movie
Stray Kids rolled out their third EP in Japan on Wednesday, and a B-side track from the set was chosen as the theme song for a movie, according to label JYP Entertainment. The eight-piece act released the EP 'Hollow,' which is made up of five tracks, all co-written by the songwriting trio of Bang Chan, Changbin and Han. The new mini album is its first Japanese set with all original songs. A B-side track from the EP, 'Parade,' was selected as the theme song for the film 'Re/member: The Last Night,' a horror movie set to premiere in September. Last week, the band dropped the album's title track in advance, and the single topped the iTunes Top Songs Chart in eight regions as well as a series of music charts in Japan. It was unveiled first in May at the group's concert in Shizuoka.
South China Morning Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Former JYP USA girl group member sues label, alleges child abuse and exploitation
K-pop has always captivated Kiera Grace Madder. The 17-year-old has been a fan of the synchronised choreography, fashion-forward outfits and distinctive sound for as long as she can remember. In 2022, when she was 15, Madder auditioned for a reality show that would earn her a spot in girl group VCHA, a North American-based project by JYP Entertainment – one of South Korea's top talent agencies, home to K-pop talents like Twice and Itzy. But last summer, less than a year after officially debuting, all six teen members of the group pulled out of a performance and went quiet on social media. Then, a lawsuit filed last December against JYP USA in Los Angeles County Superior Court revealed that Madder – who went by the stage name KG Crown – had left VCHA, alleging child labour law violations, abuse and exploitation. Following the lawsuit's filing, JYP USA stated on social media that Madder had made 'unilateral public statements containing false and exaggerated claims'. The agency declined to comment further. Bain becomes first active K‑pop boy group member to publicly come out as gay Madder, identified as 'K.M.' in the court documents, signed a contract with JYP at age 15. As part of VCHA, she began an intense training regimen, travelling between JYP's Seoul headquarters and Los Angeles to rehearse. In Los Angeles, the six girls shared a Beverly Hills mansion, where Madder alleges they were under constant surveillance. According to the lawsuit, staying in the home was 'optional', but Madder said she felt pressured to live there by the JYP staff. A live-in employee monitored the girls, and video cameras watched and recorded all conversations, Madder said. She called the surveillance a 'tool aimed at controlling our eating, movement and behaviour'. JYP allegedly held complete control over the trainees' schedules, even on days off. To leave the house, group members had to submit their plans ahead of time and get approval. This included Madder asking permission to see her mother on weekends, her suit alleges. 'I honestly felt like it was a prison, and the house staff was the prison guard,' Madder said. Kiera Grace Madder, then a member of K-pop girl group VCHA, during her training with South Korean music label JYP Entertainment. Photo: Instagram/jype_trainees Madder's lawsuit alleges the company 'controlled [her] diet and pressured [her] to eat less'. Their meals were 'restricted to small salads', she alleged, and their weight was monitored. Madder recalled being denied meal breaks and water during rehearsal and alleges she was forced to work long days on little sleep. 'The skinnier you are, the more respected and prettier you're viewed. It's ridiculous,' she said. Madder also alleges several instances of training while injured. The lawsuit describes a dance instructor who 'singled' Madder out, making her repeat a move more than 100 times without stopping for a break, which allegedly caused a tendon tear in her shoulder. She was also forced to rehearse despite hip and leg injuries, her lawsuit claims. The court filings include photos of her in hospital gowns and receipts for medical treatment, along with images of bruises that she said she sustained during dance training. In a text conversation from last May included in the suit, Madder wrote: 'They changed me and I lost all my good.' The next court hearing is set for June 20. 'I'm praying the judge can see the light in the situation and let me go,' Madder said. 'I don't want clout. I want to be free. That's what I want: freedom.'
CNA
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Chaeyoung of K-pop group Twice set to debut as solo artiste
South Korean singer-rapper Chaeyoung is set to debut as a solo artiste, announced her agency JYP Entertainment on Tuesday (Jun 10). The 26-year-old member of K-pop girl group Twice will be the fourth member of the nonet to go solo, following Nayeon, Jihyo and Tzuyu. JYP Entertainment's announcement on Tuesday came hours after South Korean media outlets claimed that Chaeyoung, whose full name is Son Chae-young, is gearing up for a solo album. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 채영 CHAEYOUNG (@chaeyo.0) In a statement to South Korean news outlet Dispatch, a spokesperson for JYP Entertainment said: "Chaeyoung will debut as a solo singer. She is currently preparing an album. The exact release date will be announced at a later time." Murmurs of a potential solo album from Chaeyoung had been rampant in recent months, following behind-the-scenes images of her in a studio and interviews in which she alluded that her album would be released "someday". View this post on Instagram A post shared by 채영 CHAEYOUNG (@chaeyo.0) Twice's last world tour, Ready To Be, saw Chaeyoung performing her self-written song titled My Guitar at all stops, including Singapore. It is believed that the track will be included in Chaeyoung's upcoming album. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TWICE (@twicetagram) Twice will release its fourth full-length Korean album, This Is For, on Jul 11. The album is set to have 14 tracks. In support of the album, Twice will embark on a world tour of the same name, starting at South Korea's Inspire Arena on Jul 19. The Singapore leg of This Is For will see Twice performing at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on two nights, Oct 11 and 12. Ticketing details will be announced at a later date.
