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This page is a dynamic list of distinct events that have happened in the Ziyueism Fanon Universe. This includes debut of artists, as well as fictional major political, economic, and cultural events that may be taking place in the background. Real world events with significance to characters or other institutions are included in italics.

1947

The Manila Herald

JULY 1947 - LAW AND CRIME Disappearance of teenager puzzles and frightens many in northern Philippine province "Initially suspected by neighbors to have run away due to cruel treatment in his household, 17-year-old student Javier Castro from the town of Luna claimed being taken by 'heavenly entities' to 'supernatural dimensions and the future' before mysteriously disappearing on Monday midnight, says angered father."

1984

The Manila Herald

NOVEMBER 1, 1984 - CULTURE Beliefs of pre-colonial highland tribe defy present-day norms "A group of graduating students from a university in Cebu City have published an anthropological paper on Yukhunhwism, a pre-colonial religion once found in the highlands of the Bicol Region and Cordilleras. Findings included complex polytheistic deities and gender-nonconforming practitioners that would be otherwise non-existent in a Catholicism-dominated modern Philippines."

1991

Seoul Shinmun	NOVEMBER 14, 1991 - BUSINESS MBS launches as new independent broadcaster of South Korea "Democratic reforms of the late 1980s have gradually ended state monopoly on media, with broadcasting channel MBS going on-air for the first time and marking the rise of privatized, independent broadcasting and journalism."

1996

MBS News	JANUARY 14, 1996 - CULTURE The Music Rank premieres on MBS "Aiming to provide high-quality live music performances for audiences, The Music Rank will feature performances from 6-8 singers every week, whether it be veteran artists or emerging singers in the music industry."
MBS News	FEBRUARY 1, 1996 - CULTURE Hyun Haewon establishes new talent agency "After winning her legal case against Libertas Entertainment for lack of compensation and abusive working conditions, Hyun Haewon has established her own entertainment company 24D Entertainment, aiming to manage her own activities in the entertainment industry."

2000

MBS News

NOVEMBER 30, 2000 - ENTERTAINMENT "Artistry over popularity" ... Inaugural Hangang Artistry Awards in Seoul "The brand new music award ceremony was held at live venue Hangang Hall in Nodeul Island, Seoul. The award show aims to award albums and artists based on quality over record sales through a committee of music industry professionals and academics, subverting the 'popularity contests' of traditional year-end music programs."

2014

Edo Press	OCTOBER 4, 2014 - LAW AND CRIME Former K-pop idol reveals SHOCKING murder attempt "Junko, former member of K-pop idol girl group Z.Glam, reveals that member Noe had attempted to attack and gravely injure her with a chainsaw in her Yamanashi Prefecture home. The aforementioned perpetrator is currently at large."
HoldMyTrack	OCTOBER 8, 2014 - ENTERTAINMENT New singer Yong Hwa releases debut single "Fool"! "A former pre-debut trainee for rookie girl group Lunette, Yong Hwa bares her heartfelt emotions in newly released debut single Fool."

2015

Korea Vibe Online	FEBRUARY 20, 2015 - BUSINESS Start-up BE.LIV launches in South Korea "BE.LIV, the new product of start-up company Xiverse Technologies, commits itself to being a high-quality music streaming platform that can compete with the likes of MelOn, Genie, and Soribada, with a collection of 20,000 songs currently available on their program."

2016

MBS Investigation

MAY 2016 - LAW AND CRIME "A case of psychosis"... Veteran actor and family perishes in alleged familicide "Veteran actor and politician Ahn Si-won and his family were described as an ideal South Korean family, with the couple and both of their children experiencing success in their respective industries, in addition to living a lifestyle based on faith and traditional values. However, their image of success unexpectedly crumbled and was replaced with shockwaves across the nation as the family of four perished in an alleged murder-suicide and fire at their private seaside cabin."

2017

The Hoseo Daily	MARCH 2017 - LAW AND CRIME Arrest of religious personality draws attention to her controversial Evangelical Christian church "The arrest of 56-year-old religious personality and retired singer Ah Kyul-kyeong for involvement in money laundering and even human trafficking cases drew attention to her church, The True Covenant, which had a disproportionate number of entertainment industry members."
MBS Investigative	MARCH 2017 - LAW AND CRIME Former The True Covenant members are packing their bags and fleeing overseas. But why? "Following the arrest of The True Covenant founder Ah Kyul-kyeong, once vocal members of the church across the entertainment industry had quietly moved out of the country, from former STIAL member Seki Noe's arrival in Hungary with her family to businessman Shan Lee's participation in missionary life in Central African countries. Is this a pure coincidence, or a calculated pattern meant to cover up undiscovered tracks?

2018

MBS News	FEBRUARY 12, 2018 Veteran R&B artist Chun Jihye dies of health complications at 47 "Chun Jihye, a veteran R&B singer who sold 2 million records over her commercially successful career, has died of complications brought by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Dozens of high-profile names in the entertainment business have paid their condolences on social media following the announcement of her unfortunate passing. She was last publicly seen at the 2017 MBS Artist Awards as a presenter for Album of the Year, in which netizens had already raised concerns regarding visible respiratory issues."
Korea Vibe Online	APRIL 2018 Sisters Class premieres on MBS "The brand new weekend variety show offers a rare all-female main cast, aiming to invite various entertainment industry figures to their classroom-themed set and engage in informal (banmal) segments."

2021

Star News	DECEMBER 11, 2021 - ENTERTAINMENT Foreign idol makes history at the 2021 MBS Artist Awards "At the 2021 MBS Artist Awards, rookie idol Xavier Luna, also known as 4REALMS, becomes the first foreign artist to win a highly-coveted Daesang after being announced as Creator of the Year in an unexpected victory."

2022

Star News

DECEMBER 12, 2022 - ENTERTAINMENT Foreign singers and indie artists win big at the 2022 MBS Artist Awards "In the 2022 MBS Artist Awards, history is made as YUKI becomes the first foreign K-pop singer to win Song of the Year with "Like Dancing", while indie R&B/soul artist Siren beats music industry stars in an upset win for the highly-coveted Album of the Year. Japanese girl group Ninenzaka46 makes a welcomed special performance, and is awarded with the honor of Best International Artist."

2023

Korea Vibe Online	APRIL 19, 2023 - ENTERTAINMENT Yoon Jihan takes you through his desolate world in Heartborne "QUANTUM member Yoon Jihan takes you through a dark reality in Heartborne, a collection of songs about heartbreak, revenge, and mental deterioration in the backdrop of a zombie-infested post-apocalyptic landscape."
Star News	MAY 1, 2023 - ENTERTAINMENT Randomize releases official debut single album "Originally formed as a one-time K-pop project through the reality program Sisters Class in 2022, co-ed group Randomize has released their debut single album Randopolis, which features music and visuals inspired by the mid-to-late 2000s."
Star News	DECEMBER 8, 2023 - ENTERTAINMENT Rookie boy band wins Daesang at the 2023 MBS Artist Awards "Big winners of the 2023 MBS Artist Awards as rookie boy band EPHEMERA wins Album of the Year for Memoirs of a Rookie Idol, while foreign musician Xavier Luna breaks the record for most wins in the Creator of the Year category."

2024

Korea Vibe Online	JULY 8, 2024 - ENTERTAINMENT Sugartime shows cute charms in debut single album Geeky Boy Virus "Formed through Sisters Class' special segment You Think You Can Debut?, the one-time project boy group consists of former QUANTUM member Takanashi Isamu, oneiro member Minsoo, WYVERN member Woohyun, NFB member Manon, and DREADNOUGHT member Doyun."
Star News	AUGUST 1, 2024 - ENTERTAINMENT K-pop meets violent entities and bloody deaths in horror film Disturbia (Demo) "The film, which stars actual K-pop singers such as Yoon Jihan, Do Euichan, and Lee Seungwoo in its lead cast, follows a struggling K-pop boy band paying for their actions as they are stalked by a violent entity stemming from an unconventional song they used to achieve fame."
Star News	OCTOBER 7, 2024 - ENTERTAINMENT Watch: Won Taehyun makes his solo debut with "Primé" "Won Taehyun's debut single Primé features friend and MERAVI member Won Kyungjun, whom he competed with in 2023 reality program The Other World."
Star News	OCTOBER 14, 2024 - ENTERTAINMENT Watch: LILYDIVA shows you they've Been That Girl with debut single album Lily Bomb "484 Company's first girl group debut since 2016 features a lineup of eight members including Lee Yoonhae, Stella Won, Seok Raina, Lee Joonhee, Christine Liu, Heo Jiyeon, Lee Jisu, and Ivana Kim."
Hoseo Daily	DECEMBER 2, 2024 - ENTERTAINMENT 2024 Hangang Artistry Awards held in Seoul, reaches record viewer ratings "Winners of last night's 2024 Hangang Artistry Awards included the likes of multinational girl group JΣПΣЯΛƬIӨП for Artist of the Year, critically-acclaimed R3THR0 album Playtesting for Album of the Year, DEC's hit debut single "Your Rockstar" for Song of the Year, and chart-topping girl group Nabi for Best New Artist [...] Following the ceremony, the Hangang Committee reported that they have received their highest television ratings in years, despite the end of their free association with media corporation MBS."

2025

Star News	FEBRUARY 2025 - ENTERTAINMENT MBS' New Survival Show Into the Spotlight Unveils All 40 Contestant Profiles "Television network MBS has revealed all 40 official contestants of its upcoming K-pop survival audition program Into The Spotlight, which follows K-pop aspirants competing for a spot to debut in a new global boy band project to promote nationwide and overseas."
Korea Vibe Online	FEBRUARY 24, 2025 - ENTERTAINMENT Former members of SOLVIZ, ZERO'ONE and other K-pop boy bands to participate in survival audition program MAGNET RISE "The show's lineup of 40 contestants include the likes of former SOLVIZ member Paek Beomjun and former ZERO'ONE member Choi Haneul, both of whom will be competing as representatives of record label 24D Entertainment. MAGNET RISE will air every Friday beginning March 7, 2025."
Hoseo Daily	MARCH 1, 2025 - ENTERTAINMENT Hangang Entertainment Awards holds inaugural edition in Seoul "The 1st Hangang Entertainment Awards was held in Hangang Center, Seoul on the evening of March 1st to significant success, with programs such as Find Your DREAM, Battleground K: Music Dojang!, and Seoul Sisters winning big in the television categories, while rising household names such as Bae Yeju, Xavier Luna, and Insujo take home honorable titles in the acting and presenting fields."
HoldMyTrack News	APRIL 4, 2025 - ENTERTAINMENT Co-ed group Randomize announces disbandment "The bubblegum pop co-ed group, which was formed through variety show Sisters Class and achieved commercial success following their official debut in May 2023, had decided to part ways by the end of April as they choose to pursue individual paths in the music industry."
HoldMyTrack News	APRIL 9, 2025 - ENTERTAINMENT Randomize member Won Heeun makes her debut with Don't Wake The Eternal Yearner "Days after the disbandment of co-ed group Randomize, Won Heeun has immediately shown where she stands in the music industry with an anecdotal folk-pop record featuring VENUS member Eunji and Xavier Luna"
Korea Vibe Online	MAY 26, 2025 - ENTERTAINMENT Randomize's Aaron Cho unabashedly takes pride in his religiosity in Service You "The former Randomize member has taken an unconventional solo route, releasing a self-written EP that unabashedly offers itself to themes of resilience, responsibility, and relationship with God."
Korea Vibe Online	JULY 2, 2025 - ENTERTAINMENT Jeon Miyoung cements her commitment to standing out in the industry through debut rap album Jeon Miyoung, who has had a long journey in K-pop as a former member of SIXA6ON, LUNIVER, and Randomize, has released her debut album Not Trying To Pander, which simultaneously celebrates taking pride in femininity while also opening oneself to non-conformity
Korea Vibe Online	AUGUST 4, 2025 - ENTERTAINMENT Anomii makes their long-anticipated debut following Into The Spotlight "The seven-member boy group, consisting of Into The Spotlight winners Hong Heonbo, Benjamin Castro, Choi Jaewon, Nam Hyunwoo, Song Wonchan, Song Gyujin, and Kim Sungwon, released their debut EP to immediate positive reviews from critics and fans."