ENHYPEN’s Jungwon was previously involved in dating rumors with aespa’s Winter. Amidst the whirlwind of rumors, he was also accused of smoking. Photos of him allegedly smoking outside the dorms went viral. Jungwon took to a live stream on December 12, 2024, to clarify the rumors personally. He denied smoking and dating firmly. “저 연애 […]
JYP Entertainment Addresses Calls For DAY6’s Dowoon To Leave The Group
DAY6’s Dowoon recently found himself at the center of online controversy after posting an Instagram reel where he played the drums while in military uniform. The post sparked debate among fans, especially given the backdrop of ongoing protests in South Korea. While some expressed disappointment over the timing and appropriateness of the reel, others defended […]
Viral Clip: South Korean President Addresses The Public For The First Time Since Martial Law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol finally addressed the nation in a televised speech after going silent for three days after declaring and withdrawing martial law. In his speech, which came only hours before the parliament votes on his potential impeachment, President Yoon apologized for the damage done but did not resign despite the demands. Instead, […]
ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon Addresses Rumors That He Was “Mad” At ILLIT
ENHYPEN‘s Sunghoon addresses an internal “rumor” that he was “mad” at ILLIT when speaking to member Minju. ENHYPEN’s Jungwon and Sunghoon, and ILLIT’s Minju | @minju_cabinet/X On December 5, Sunghoon and Jungwon were the latest guests on Minju’s Pink Cabinet. [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] During the video, it was revealed […]
NewJeans’ Haerin Addresses The Reported Early Contract Termination Fee After Leaving ADOR
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. NewJeans‘ Haerin commented on the reported early contract termination fee following their announcement about leaving ADOR. NewJeans’ Haerin | @newjeans_official/Instagram Amid NewJeans’ feud with HYBE, reports shared the fee they […]
Korean Star Accused Of Adultery Addresses Mistress Allegations
Choi Dong Seok has responded to allegations that he was involved in an extramarital affair during his marriage to broadcaster Park Ji Yoon. His response comes after it was revealed that Park had filed a lawsuit against a woman she claims was involved with Choi during their marriage. | @dong_seok_choi_/Instagram In a statement posted on […]
Popular Actor Addresses Backlash And Homophobia For Starring In New BL K-Drama
Since it was announced that actors Jin Ho Eun (All of Us Are Dead, Revenge of Others, Nevertheless, and Sh**ting Stars) and Nam Yoon Su (Extracurricular, Birthcare Center, Beyond Evil, and The King’s Affection) were cast as Kyu Ho (also romanized Gyuho) and Go Young, respectively, in new BL (Boy Love) K-Drama Love in the Big […]
Hwasa Addresses Her Highly-Scandalized “No-Bra” Airport Look And Why She Showed Up Braless That Day
Back in 2019, MAMAMOO member Hwasa made headlines with her “no-bra” look as she walked through the Incheon International Airport after attending the SBS‘s “Super Concert” in Hong Kong. MAMAMOO’s Hwasa | @_mariahwasa/Instagram While Korean women showered Hwasa with tremendous support, Korean media did scandalize her choice of fashion and turned it into a sizable “issue” for the idol. Thrown […]
Hyeri Addresses Rumors About Getting Plastic Surgery
Idol-turned-actress Hyeri recently addressed the speculations about her getting plastic surgery. Hyeri | @hyeri_0609/Instagram With a career spanning close to fourteen years, Hyeri’s visuals have evolved quite dramatically over many years. As she grew older, she grew more into her features, and styling changes impacted her visuals as well. It wasn’t until very recently that […]
BLACKPINK’s Jennie Personally Addresses Her Smoking Controversy In New Interview
BLACKPINK‘s Jennie has personally responded to her smoking controversy. BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram Earlier in the year, Jennie was caught vaping indoors in her vlog, and while the scene was removed, netizens noticed and started criticizing the idol. Jennie holding the vape in the vlog | Jennierubyjane Official/YouTube | Jennierubyjane Official/YouTube On September 19, Jennie […]
MAMAMOO’s Hwasa Addresses The Accusation Of Being A “Shoe-Thief”
MAMAMOO‘s Hwasa recently appeared as a special guest on the YouTube show The K-Star Next Door and shared some milestone moments from her personal life and on-stage iconic moments. Hwasa | @_mariahwasa/Instagram One such moment among Hwasa’s more recent performances was back in May when she performed at the Gachon University Festival. In the middle of her […]
YG Entertainment Directly Addresses Deepfake Porn Sites In Recent Statement
YG Entertainment has taken a firm stance against the growing issue of deepfake pornography featuring their artists. In a recent statement, the company expressed deep concern over the increasing production and distribution of these AI-generated videos, which they described as both harmful and illegal. | YG Entertainment The entertainment giant claimed they have been actively […]
“I-Land” Contestant Finally Addresses ENHYPEN Sunoo’s Allegedly “Rude” Behavior
As fans know, BE:LIFT LAB group ENHYPEN were formed through the survival competition show I-Land. Twenty-three trainees competed for a position in the group, with seven making it to the final debut line-up. These seven went on to debut as ENHYPEN. ENHYPEN | WWD Because of the nature of the show, many have kept up with the contestants who did not […]
Aespa’s Winter Directly Addresses Sasaeng’s Inappropriate Behavior
Aespa‘s Winter recently shared her feelings about sasaengs crossing her personal boundaries. Winter (aespa) | @imwinter/Instagram | @imwinter/Instagram | @imwinter/Instagram Winter started by going live and putting the title of her Weverse livestream as “Don’t call me.” | Weverse She appeared visibly upset as she directly told the sasaeng to stop calling her when she […]
ADOR Addresses NewJeans’ Plagiarism Claims In Official Statement
ADOR recently uploaded an official statement on Instagram regarding plagiarism claims for NewJeans’ song “Bubble Gum.” | ADOR First, they thanked fans for their unconditional love and support as the group celebrated its second debut anniversary. “Hello, this is ADOR. First, we would like to thank fans for their love and support. It’s been a […]
Cube Entertainment Addresses (G)I-DLE’s Massive Sexualization Scandal
(G)I-DLE have come under fire for the controversial stage outfits worn during their performance of “Klaxon” at Music Bank. | @official_g_i_dle/Instagram The group has faced intense backlash over allegations that their outfits, featuring a red cross, were sexualized and violated Korean law. | Joongang Ilbo The controversy erupted when viewers noticed the red cross symbol […]
HYBE Addresses Accusations Of Using BTS’s RM Against NewJeans
HYBE has recently clarified concerns regarding the simultaneous release dates of albums from two artists under its umbrella. RM, the leader of BTS (managed by BIGHIT MUSIC), and NewJeans (under ADOR) found their new music releases coinciding on May 24. This clash led to rumors of HYBE using RM’s album against NewJeans amid the ongoing feud […]
“Organized Effort To Slander BTS” — BIGHIT MUSIC Addresses Series Of Accusations Made Against BTS
BIGHIT MUSIC has addressed a series of serious allegations made against BTS. | BIGHIT MUSIC On April 28, BIGHIT spoke to Star News and strongly denied the accusations. The company also announced that it would take legal action against those who infringe on the artists’ rights. The allegations raised are not true, and we plan to […]
Former Girl Group Member Addresses Her Career Shift As A Bar Hostess
On April 26, KST, n.CH Entertainment confirmed that their girl group NATURE has officially disbanded after six years. NATURE | n.CH Entertainment While fans were saddened by the news, a simultaneous update about Haru¸, one of the members of NATURE, left them concerned. On the same day as the disbandment announcement, Haru was seen in a promotional […]
Rising Actress Addresses Hidden Camera Found In Dressing Room
Musical actress Kim Hwan Hee released a statement after a hidden camera was found in her dressing room. Kim Hwan Hee | Chosun Ilbo On April 16, Kim Hwan Hee’s agency Blue Stage addressed the controversy and revealed they are currently cooperating in investigations. Recently, Kim Hwan Hee reported to the police that a hidden […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura Addresses “Coachella 2024” Controversy In Heartfelt Post
LE SSERAFIM‘s Sakura recently took to Weverse to reflect on her group’s performance at Coachella 2024, addressing the controversies and criticisms that arose. | @39saku_chan/Instagram In her statement, originally written in Japanese, Sakura touched upon the essence of what it means to perform on such a prestigious stage. The young idol expressed her primary goal […]
Ryu Da In Addresses Relationship With Lee Chae Min Publicly For First Time
Actor Ryu Da In spoke about the viral photo that outed her relationship with Lee Chae Min. Lee Chae Min (left) and Ryu Da Min (right) | tvN On March 28, Ryu Da In spoke with Xports News to commemorate the end of her K-Drama, Pyramid Game. Poster for Pyramid Game On this day, the […]
Han Seo Hee Allegedly Shares Graphic Details Of A Male Idol — Personally Addresses Rumors
Controversial ex-trainee Han Seo Hee was recently involved in incriminating screenshots of her alleged text messages. In the messages, she allegedly discusses being introduced to various male idols through her friend. Her friend, who is known by her online handle “The Only,” is well-connected in the idol industry thanks to her past as a Hanlim […]
G-Dragon Addresses Dating Rumors With Miss Korea Runner-Up
In recent months, K-Pop fans worldwide have been abuzz with speculation regarding a possible romantic link between former BIGBANG member G-Dragon (Kwon Jiyong) and Miss Korea runner-up Kim Go Eun. The rumors, which have been a hot topic since last summer, have finally been addressed in an exclusive report by OSEN. | News1 Industry insiders […]
SHINee’s Taemin Addresses Reports Of Leaving SM Entertainment
SHINee‘s Taemin has addressed the reports that he is leaving SM Entertainment after sixteen years. He is rumored to sign with the controversial BPM Entertainment. SHINee’s Taemin | SM Entertainment Previously, SM Entertainment issued an official statement on March 5, 2024. The company reassured Shawols that SHINee would remain. However, Key and Minho are discussing […]