Because of the April 16 incident, wherein a ferry sank across the shores of Jindo, most of the entertainment programs, dramas, and events have been cancelled because of the tragic incident, and a lot of singers postponed the release of their new albums, concerts, and promotions sharing a deep sympathy for the circumstance.
Artists who were set to release their albums this week like, BLOCK-B, Park Jung Hyun, Kim Jin Ho, JunggiGO, and Jang Hee Young,rescheduled their release to be one in sympathy for the accident. While, G.Na, T-ara's Ji Yeon, A-Pink, and FIESTAR have also cancelled their promotions and fan meetings.
Meanwhile, EXO, who was set to release their 2nd mini-album, 'Overdose,' on April 21, also have postponed the release date.
Officials have stated that most of the agencies are delaying new album releases as of the moment, and the K-Pop market is going to be 'out of service' until late April.
Therefore, all of the artists expected to release their albums in April may all comeback in May.
Moreover, the '2014 Brazil World Cup' will be starting in early June, and artists have been targeting on coming back on May as well.
On recent reports, BEAST, 2PM, INFINITe, SISTAR, SECRET's Jeon Hyo Sung, and IU have confirmed their comeback in May even though detailed information in schedules have not yet been revealed.
Furthermore, vocalists like Hwi Sung and Gummy, and groups who had been on break, like Fly To The Sky and g.o.d are also preparing for their comeback.
Meanwhile, PSY, whose return has been a hot issue at all over the world since the beginning of the year, has been also anticipated to get back within the first half of the year.
Stay tuned for more details on K-pop!