• SHINee’s Onew Rocks First Public Event After Recovery

    SHINee’s Onew is back on the scene and fans are all feels!

    Back in June 2023, SM Entertainment broke the news that our beloved idol would be taking a break from the limelight for a while due to health issues.

    Fans were understandably concerned after spotting his frail figure and were more than supportive of his recovery journey.

    "Onew had to make a hospital visit due to some health problems and has since undergone a medical check-up and consultation. It was recommended that he needs some TLC and rest. After a serious chat with the group, they decided to let Onew chill and focus on getting better, meaning he won’t be part of the upcoming activities.— SM Entertainment"

    Fast forward to almost a year later on April 20, 2024, he was seen at Incheon Airport looking fit as a fiddle. Fans were understandably teary-eyed, even more so the next day when he showed up on the red carpet of Mediacorp Entertainment’s Star Awards 2024.

    This annual award show in Singapore is all about “honoring the crème de la crème and brightest stars in the local Chinese entertainment scene.”

    Judging by the snaps and clips taken by those present, he looked healthy and was all smiles the whole time. He was grinning like a Cheshire cat and was super interactive with his fans.

    SHAWOLs couldn’t contain their excitement, thrilled to see him at his first red carpet event in years. It was also notably his first public outing in 10 months since his break.

    Not just content with walking the red carpet, he also wowed the crowd with a solo performance of his song “Your Scent.”

    And to top it all off, he later presented an award, radiating confidence on stage, especially when he heard the cheers of his fans.

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  • Hwanhee’s Agency Hits Back Against Shocking Claims of Favoritism on ‘King of Singers Season 2’—Vows to Defend His Reputation

    Hwanhee's agency, BT Entertainment, is firing back after serious fairness allegations were raised regarding the popular show ‘King of Singers Season 2’. They’ve denied all accusations and promised strong legal action for defamation.

    On February 5th, the agency issued a statement through their official fan cafe, saying, “We want to correct the false claims.”

    They explained that Hwanhee was initially approached to join the show in August 2024 by the production team. However, after checking with the event planning company, Dion Communication, they confirmed Hwanhee had no connection to the show or any related performances.

    Despite this, the agency pointed out that certain media outlets published unverified articles, wrongly suggesting that Hwanhee’s involvement could compromise the fairness of the program.

    BT Entertainment was quick to defend their artist, stressing the damage done to both Hwanhee's reputation and the agency itself due to these false claims. They added, "This has caused great harm to Hwanhee, who joined the program after careful consideration."

    The statement didn’t stop there. BT Entertainment made it clear that they won’t stand for any further defamation. They said, “We are taking legal action against these baseless reports” and emphasized their commitment to protecting Hwanhee from any further harm.

    They also reassured their fans, stating, “We will take swift action against any future misinformation to avoid any further harm to Hwanhee and his supporters.”

    This controversy started after a media outlet raised concerns on January 23rd about Hwanhee’s participation in the show. The report claimed that BT Entertainment’s CEO, who is also a director at Dion Communication, had invested 1.1 billion KRW in the ‘King of Singers Season 2’ concert, leading to suspicions of favoritism towards certain contestants.

    In the meantime, ‘King of Singers Season 2’ continues its intense competition, with Hwanhee making it to the semifinals. Fans are watching closely as he currently holds 1st place in the first round of the semifinals, cementing his position as a strong contender to represent Korea in the Korea-Japan King of Kings battle.

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