Momo and Heechul Reportedly Broken Up

TWICE member Momo and Super Junior member Heechul have reportedly ended their relationship after a year and six months of dating. Keep on reading for all the details. On Thursday, July 8, an entertainment official told Maeil Business Star Today that Super Junior's Heechul and TWICE's Momo have broken up. According to the official, their relationship started deteriorating due to how busy the two individuals were. They stated that both of them were very busy with their careers, and they naturally began to drift apart because of that.

As they wished to focus on their careers, the two chose to end their romantic relationship and return to their senior-junior relationship. Following the reports that stated TWICE's Momo and Super Junior's Heechul had parted ways, JYP Entertainment, the company that houses Momo, has confirmed the news. According to the agency, after confirming with the Momo, they can confirm that the couple has recently parted ways. Label SJ released a separate statement acknowledging the break-up. They ask for people's understanding, stating it is difficult to divulge details concerning the break-up as it is the artist's private life. Momo and Heechul were first embroiled in dating rumors in August 2019, but at the time, both parties had denied it. It was known that Momo was Heechul's ideal type, with the latter loudly proclaiming his affection for the former on numerous television programs. During TWICE's appearance on "Knowing Bros," a show Heechul is a cast member of, the two were often paired with each other and showed their undeniable chemistry. Reports started coming out that the two were dating once more on January 1, 2020. However, this time, both Label SJ and JYP Entertainment confirmed that the two were in a relationship. On October 30, 2020, Joy News 24 released the results of a survey asking entertainment companies, broadcasting company employees, film and broadcasting content products, and entertainment department reporters what the hottest issue in the entertainment industry in 2020 was. Momo and Heechul's relationship news topped the survey. Kim Heechul made his debut in 2005 in the KBS youth drama "Sharp." The male has since been active as a member of the SM Entertainment boy group, Super Junior. He is also known for his variety sense and is a cast member for several variety shows, such as SBS's "My Little Old Boy" and JTBC's "Knowing Bros." Born in Kyoto, Japan, Momo debuted as a member of TWICE in 2015. Following their breakthrough track "CHEER UP," TWICE has released numerous hits such as "TT," "YES or YES," and "Feel Special."

Rain Purchases Building In Seoul For $80.2 Million

Rain has purchased a building in Seochodong, Seoul for $80.2 million USD. According to reports on July 8, the singer and actor recently signed a contract to buy a building near Gangnam Station in Seochodong, Gangnam, Seoul for 92 billion Won ($80,213,502.80 USD). It's said the building is located in a "super station" area, a 2-minute walk from Gangnam, with a land area of 486 square meters and an architectural area of 2,904 square meters.

Hospitals, oriental medicine clinics, shoe stores, jewelry shops, and cafes are reported to bring in more than 200 million Won ($174,228.70 USD) in monthly rent income alone. Rain reportedly sold his building in Cheongdamdong, Seoul for 49.5 billion Won ($43,123,914.90 USD) this past June, making about 30 billion Won ($26,135,706 USD) in capital gains. Actress Kim Tae Hee, his wife, is also said to have sold a building in Yeoksamdong, Seoul for 20.3 billion Won ($17,685,161.06 USD) in March, earning 7.1 billion Won ($6,185,450.42 USD).

Former ‘Produce X 101’ Contestant Tony Under Fire in China as People Question His Nationality

Former "Produce X 101" and current "Youth With You 3" contestant Tony (Yu Jingtian) is currently under fire in China as people question his nationality. Keep on reading for all the details. Former "Produce X 101" Trainee Tony Under Fire Due to Nationality Quarrels Tony, a former "Produce X 101" and current "Youth With You 3" contestant, is currently under fire as people question the legitimacy of his nationality. With just six days left until the finale of "Youth With You 3," Chinese netizens have started questioning the male's nationality.

On May 2, netizens resurfaced an old clip of Tony while he was competing on Mnet's "Produce X 101." During his introduction clip, he stated that he is from Canada, but both of his parents are from China. When he appeared on "Youth With You 3," however, he stated that he was proud to represent China in a foreign show and represent Chinese people. People are now slamming the

People are now discussing the male's true nationality, with many wondering if the 2002-liner holds dual citizenship. China does not recognize dual citizenship, meaning if he has citizenship in both China and Canada, he would be breaking the former's dual citizenship laws. However, the claims of Tony holding both Canadian and Chinese citizenship have not been proven. ALSO READ: Two Former ‘Produce’ Trainees Reveal the Truth behind the Show The backlash against Tony was ignited after rumors started speculating that Tony's parents operated a karaoke business that offered sexual services and sold illegal substances. The karaoke bar, named Jingli KTV, was operated by Tony's mother and father with a third party while living in China. In a statement released by Tony's mother, they sold all their shares to that third person in 2008 when the family immigrated to Canada.

However, they did not process the company's industrial and commercial changes in time and only did so in 2019 when they returned to China. Tony's mother apologized for causing Tony's fans great trouble. She announced that they would be taking legal action against those spreading the rumors that they sold sexual services and drugs, claiming the rumors to be false. Tony's current company, Astro Entertainment, issued a statement saying that Tony did not participate in any of the rumors being circulated and has not done anything that would negatively impact society.

Chinese netizens are now calling for Tony's withdrawal from "Youth With You 3." Currently, Tony ranks first on the show and is a fan-favorite among Chinese viewers and international fans. He has maintained the first place position since the start of the show. Tony Yu as a "Produce X 101" Contestant In 2019, Tony Yu participated in Mnet's boy group survival show "Produce X 101." At the time, he was representing Hongyi Entertainment alongside Wei Zi Yue. The company is a joint venture between South Korea's FNC Entertainment and China's Suning Universal Media. At the time, Tony had been training for eight months.

During his audition for the show, he was put in Class A, making him the only foreigner to do so. During the re-evaluations, he was demoted to class F. He was the only foreigner to make it to the finals and ended the show at rank 20, garnering 1,141,121 votes. After the show ended, he held a solo fan sign in South Korea titled "Under the Blue Sky."