Sharp
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| Active until | 2002 |
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| Origin | South Korea |
| Albums | S#arp+2 |
| The Four Letter Word Love | |
| Genres | Pop Music |
| Dance-pop | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1883310 |
About Sharp
Sharp was a South Korean co-ed pop vocal group that was active from 1998 to 2002. The group initially consisted of Lee Ji-hye, Seo Ji-young, Jang Seok-hyun, John Kim and Oh Hee-jong. John and Hee-jong left the group after the release of the group's first album, The S#arp, in 1998.
Richard Sharp: Boris Johnson was told to stop asking for loan advice
...By Iain Watson, political correspondent & James FitzGeraldBBC NewsLinks between Boris Johnson and BBC chairman Richard Sharp are under fresh scrutiny, following a report that the then-prime minister was told to stop asking Mr Sharp for financial " advice"...
Richard Sharp: BBC chairman says Boris Johnson loan row 'a distraction'
...By Sean SeddonBBC NewsRichard Sharp has defended his position as BBC chairman amid scrutiny over his links with Boris Johnson...
Richard Sharp: Appointment of BBC chairman done correctly - government
...By Francesca GillettBBC NewsThe government has insisted all the correct processes were followed in the appointment of the BBC s chairman, Richard Sharp, in early 2021...
Probe urged over claims BBC chair helped Johnson secure loan
... BBC chairman Richard Sharp helped arrange a guarantee on a loan of up to £800,000 for Mr Johnson...
US midterm elections: Why are they so important?
... If they win, it could prove that his political instincts are Sharp - and his brand of conservative politics has national appeal...
The deaths that came in the cold
... As they walked - maybe for a couple of hours, maybe for more - Sharp winds carried snow and shards of ice across the plains, reducing visibility to nothing...
Premier League: Mystery about professional hair cuts
... While some saw according to shaggy step forward Matteo Guendouzi and Matt Targett - others were surprisingly Sharp...
Coronavirus: what time have to go to the nursing homes in lockdown?
... Additional reporting by Heather Sharp...
Richard Sharp: BBC chairman says Boris Johnson loan row 'a distraction'
By Sean SeddonBBC News
Richard Sharp has defended his position as BBC chairman amid scrutiny over his links with Boris Johnson .
Claims emerged over the weekend that the ex-banker was involved in securing a loan of up to £800,000 for the then-Prime Minister .
Mr Sharp said he had not been involved in a loan, a guarantee or arranging any financing.
In a statement to BBC employees, he called The Row " a distraction for the organisation, which I regret".
He Said he had never hidden his longstanding relationship with the former PM.
According to The Sunday Times, Mr Sharp was involved in helping to arrange a guarantor on a loan of up to £800,000 for Mr Johnson in late 2020.
Mr Sharp - a former Goldman Sachs banker - was announced as the government's choice for the new BBC chairman in January 2021.
The government's choice is ultimately decided by the Prime Minister , on the advice of the culture secretary, who is in turn advised by a panel.
Mr Sharp told BBC staff in an email: " I believe firmly that I was appointed On Merit , which the Cabinet Office have also confirmed".
Mr Johnson and the government have rejected suggestions there was any conflict of interest involved.
Labour has called for The Commissioner for Public Appointments to fully investigate The Appointment .
Mr Sharp confirmed that he introduced Mr Johnson to Sam Blythe, who he described as an " old friend" and who also happened to be a distant cousin of the then-PM.
The Sunday Times identified Mr Blythe as The Source of a loan facility worth up to £800,000.
Mr Sharp said Mr Blythe had offered to support the then-PM " having become aware of the financial pressures" on him.
The Bbc chairman said he was " not involved in making a loan, or arranging a guarantee, and I did not arrange any financing".
He Said he introduced Mr Blythe to " the relevant official in government" because he [Mr Blythe] " wanted to check with me what The Right way to go about this could be".
Mr Sharp said he wanted to ensure that " appropriate guidelines have been followed within The Bbc since I have joined".
His personal interests would be reviewed by The Bbc Board's nominations committee " when it next meets" He Said , without giving a timeline.
Mr Sharp also committed to having the findings of the review published " in the interest of transparency".
He described the scrutiny as a " distraction for the organisation" and told staff " I'm really sorry about it all".
Source of news: bbc.com
