In celebration of the “2023 MBC Entertainment Awards,” comedian Cho Hye Ryeon (also known as Cho Hye Ryun or Cho Hye Lyun) performed “Anacana.” Comedian Cho Hye Ryeon | ADG Company Bringing all of her fellow comedians on stage to dance the night away, Cho put on one of the most energetic performances that Korean award ceremonies have […]
“2023 SBS Drama Awards” Face Backlash For The Lineup of “Questionable” Winners
On December 29 (KST), SBS celebrated the network’s greatest works for 2023 at the “2023 SBS Drama Awards.” The lineup of winners, however, has been facing backlash from Korean TV viewers… | SBS …for being “questionable,” at best. For one, viewers raised questions about the awards being offered to multiple winners. The “Best New Actor” award went […]
The Worst New K-Pop Group Names Of 2023, According To Netizens
When it comes to K-Pop groups, their name is one of their most important identifiers. Unfortunately, these names are not always well-received by fans and netizens, sometimes even resulting in name changes. According to netizens ‘ reactions, here are some of the “worst” group names from newly debuted groups in 2023. 1. EVNNE/BLIT Another group […]
TWICE’s Jihyo Stuns In A Sexy Little Black Dress At The “2023 MBC Entertainment Awards”
TWICE‘s Jihyo is gaining attention for her sexy awards show look! TWICE’s Jihyo On December 29, the 2023 MBC Entertainment Awards took place, honoring entertainers’ work throughout the year. Like most award shows, the stars were dressed to impress, rocking gorgeous outfits on the red carpet before the event. Lee Se Young Kim Jin Young (DEX) In […]
Here Are All The Winners Of The “2023 SBS Drama Awards”
On December 29, the 2023 SBS Drama Awards took place, honoring the network’s best entertainers. Here are all the winners from the night! Best Supporting Team Dr. Romantic 3 Best Young Actor Choi Hyun Jin — The Killing Vote Han Ji An — Dr. Romantic 3 Park So Yi — Revenant Ahn Chae Heum — Taxi […]
South Korea Sees Huge Spike In Digital Sex Crimes In 2023
According to an anti-digital sex crime organization in South Korea, over 240,000 illegally produced and distributed sexual photos and videos were deleted in 2023 alone. The figure is almost eight times higher than last year. Image used for illustrative purposes only | The Korea Times Data from the Digital Sex Crime Victims Support Center, affiliated […]
The Top Male K-Pop Idols On TC Candler’s “Most Handsome Faces Of 2023” List
TC Candler just dropped 2023’s list of the 100 most handsome men in the world based on public voting. Unsurprisingly, many K-Pop idols have made the list, some continuing their years-long streaks on the ranking. Here are the top fifteen male K-Pop idols! 15. SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu SEVENTEEN‘s Mingyu appeared on the list for the seventh year, […]
The Top 10 Female K-Pop Idols On TC Candler’s “The Most Beautiful Faces Of 2023” List
TC Candler just dropped 2023’s list of the 100 most beautiful women in the world based on the votes of the public. As usual, many K-Pop idols have made their way into the top positions. Here are the top 10 female K-Pop idols on the list: 10. Jennie (BLACKPINK) Jennie secured the 23rd position on […]
The 25 Top K-Pop Artists Of 2023, According To Over 4 Million Fan Votes
For several weeks, the popular Brazilian entertainment website Dabame has been holding a poll for K-Pop fans to vote for who they think are the top K-Pop artists of 2023 out of 100 nominees. The poll closed recently, and over 4 million votes were tallied to determine the top choices. Here are the top 25 K-Pop artists […]
All 50 K-Pop Songs That Won At Least Two Music Show Awards In 2023
We’ve reached the end of 2023, and it’s a good time to reflect back on the year and all the great things that happened in K-Pop. Tons of artists earned music show awards on shows such as Music Bank, Inkigayo, M Countdown, and more, and they deserve to be recognized! Here are all 50 K-Pop songs that earned […]
ATEEZ’s Seonghwa Is A Gender-Neutral Fashion King In Heels At “2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon”
On December 25, ATEEZ appeared at the 2023 Gayo Daejeon and put on a phenomenal performance of their latest title track, “Crazy Form”. Never afraid to break away from conventional outfits and always putting all of their energy into their performances, ATEEZ’s members showed their phenomenal talents while dressed in rabbit ears, big puffy jackets, and other […]
From Most Nominated To Most Awarded — BTS’s Jungkook Dominates 2023 China Year End Awards
BTS’s Jungkook has proven his untouchable global popularity this year with his incredible winning streak at one of China’s biggest award shows. Jungkook | Weverse On December 26, The China Year End Awards announced its winners, and K-Pop artists bagged some of the major wins. Jungkook was the most nominated artist, with a total of […]
15 Craziest K-Pop Moments Of 2023
Let’s take a look back at some of the most chaotic, funny, and unexpected things that have happened this year! Check out the 15 craziest moments in Korean entertainment. 1. When a fan put their baby on stage at an NMIXX concert This was as shocking as it was dangerous! A fan seemingly put their […]
NCT’s Mark Shocks Fans With His “Revealing” Outfit At “2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon”
Previously, NCT‘s Mark revealed during a live broadcast that he vowed to be more “revealing” once he turned 25. mark: “i made a vow. i was like alright when i turn 25, imma be more revealing” pic.twitter.com/UiaShoPkF6 — ㅎ (@Ieemarkees) November 7, 2023 Though, he’s not quite 25 yet. He is 24, and he’ll turn […]
Netizens Call Out SBS’s “Unprofessionalism” During Stray Kids’ “2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon” Performance
Stray Kids was one of the featured performers for the 2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon, which was held on December 25 at the INSPIRE Arena. Stray Kids Yet, netizens noticed many things gone wrong, starting with the group’s name being misspelled during the broadcast. It read, Stary Kids. SBS APOLOGIZE TO STRAY KIDS#respectstraykids #protectstraykids #BoycottSBS @SBSNOW pic.twitter.com/5OpAurHIfi […]
SBS Causes Another “Broadcasting Accident” At The “2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon” — This Time With THE BOYZ
THE BOYZ prepared a special performance for the 2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon. They put a lot of work into making the stage special. Juyeon even did an acrobatic performance carrying a suitcase, acting like a spy. 231225 인트로 #주연 아니 옆돌기를 했다고요 pic.twitter.com/rRq6TmYRFp — 말랑콩떠그 (@malan_1206) December 25, 2023 Despite his hard work, the performance […]
IVE’s Yujin Receives Attention For Her Live Vocals At The “2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon”
IVE‘s Yujin has definitely come a long way in terms of her vocal skills. She recently got a chance to showcase her chops by singing the OST for Disney‘s Wish. She sang the Korean version of “This Wish.” During the 2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon, a fancam of the star proved her incredible singing skills. Her […]
Netizens Criticize SBS After WayV’s Ten Falls Into A Lift During The “2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon”
WayV‘s Ten performed as part of NCT U for the 2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon. He had a stunning solo dance break during the intro, before transitioning into “Baggy Jeans” with the other members. What was not broadcast was how he had fallen into a lift right before his solo. Ten was supposed to make his […]
The Full List Of Winners From The “2023 KBS Entertainment Awards”
The 2023 KBS Entertainment Awards recently awarded some of Korea’s top stars, honoring excellence in variety and reality entertainment. Check out this year’s winners below! Scriptwriter Award 2 Days & 1 Night writer Choi Hye Ran and KBS‘s Open Concert writer Yang Young Mi won this year’s Scriptwriter Awards. Yang Young Mi | KBS WORLD TV/YouTube Choi Hye Ran | […]
“2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon” Excites K-Pop Fans With “The Best” Lineup
On December 25, 2023 (KST), SBS will honor 2023’s hottest K-Pop accomplishments with its “2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon: SWITCH ON.” | @sbsgayo_global/Twitter The final lineup, revealed earlier this month, is nothing short of star-studded… | @sbsgayo_global/Twitter …and the anticipation is high among K-Pop fans in Korea and around the world! Set to be a grand celebration of […]
9 K-Pop Groups That Disbanded In 2023
Dozens of new K-Pop groups debuted this year while, unfortunately, some established groups disbanded. Here are 9 groups that will not be continuing in 2024. 1. Jinjin & Rocky Jinjin & Rocky was the second sub-unit formed by Fantagio for ASTRO. In February, Rocky left Fantagio and ASTRO after not renewing his contract, ending the sub-unit. Jinjin & Rocky […]
The Only Two K-Pop Boy Groups To Reach #1 On MelOn TOP100 In 2023
The top of K-Pop’s music charts have been dominated by girl groups in 2023, with 4th gen girl groups like aespa, NewJeans, IVE, (G)I-DLE, and LE SSERAFIM often taking the top spot on the charts with their catchy releases. IVE, Kep1er, NMIXX, LE SSERAFIM, and NewJeans at the “2022 MAMA Awards” | Mnet With 2023 coming to […]
South Korea’s Top 10 Singers Of 2023, According To Prestigious Gallup Survey
Gallup Korea, since 2007, has been an important source for identifying leading figures in various fields at the end of each year. Their annual survey, respected for its accuracy, highlights the “Person of the Year” in categories like sports, broadcasting, acting, and music. | ADOR The 2023 survey, focusing on the music industry, is based […]
The Top 40 Domestic K-Pop Concerts Of 2023, Ranked By Attendance
2023 is about to come to a close, and that makes it a great time to look back on all of the amazing K-Pop concerts that were held this year. Not only were there a ton of successful world tours, but there were plenty of K-Pop concerts held in South Korea itself that did incredibly […]
“2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon” Live Streaming Package Available Now
The “2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon” Live Streaming Package is available now! | SBS As one of Korea’s staple end-of-the-year festivities, SBS‘s “Gayo Daejeon” is offering a live streaming package for K-Pop fans worldwide! #2023SBSGAYODAEJEON FINAL LINEUP TEASER is here! Are you ready to have fun with #2023SBSGAYODAEJEON on Christmas Day? Check out https://t.co/XMlMtJ02gG and find out […]