In a recent video shared via comedian Park Myung Soo‘s YouTube channel, Face Genius Cha Eun Soo, comedian-restauranteur Hong Seok Cheon (also known as Tony Hong) talked about a major health scare that ultimately led him to shut down his multiple businesses. Hong Seok Cheon | Sports Seoul Back in 2000, after coming out as gay, […]
TWICE’s Chaeyoung Seemingly Shows Off New Tattoo By (Almost) Rocking The Side Boob Trend
TWICE‘s Chaeyoung has sent netizens into meltdown after seemingly showing a new tattoo by (almost) rocking the side-boob trend. TWICE’s Chaeyoung | @chaeyo.0/Instagram Chaeyoung has never been afraid to showcase her beautiful tattoos, even though there is still a taboo against it in Korea. On August 13, Chaeyoung posted some new photos on Instagram. Netizens […]
BLACKPINK’s Rosé Almost Kisses Lisa On The Pink Carpet
BLACKPINK‘s Rosé almost kissed member Lisa, and it sent them both into unexpected panic. BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Lisa | @roses_are_rosie/Instagram On August 9, BLACKPINK attended the Pink Carpet event for their BORN PINK movie. The members of BLACKPINK at the event During the event, they greeted fans, interacted with them, and chatted on the stage about everything […]
aespa’s Winter Reveals How She Almost Ended Up In Another Company
aespa‘s Winter almost ended up in a different company. Although she has happily signed to SM Entertainment, things could have gone a lot differently if fate had not stepped in. During a recent livestream, Winter told the story of how she was about to sign with another label. Winter was originally casted at a school […]
Nana Is Seemingly Almost Finished With Her Tattoo Removal — Netizens Are Heavily Divided At The Results
While it is becoming more common among celebrities, tattoos are still fairly taboo in Korea, but one star who gained attention for her artwork was Nana. Nana | @jin_a_nana/Instagram In 2022, Nana shocked fans when she showed off a huge range of intricate and bold tattoos. While it received some backlash, a lot of international […]
Lee Jong Suk Named The One Song From Girlfriend IU That Can Without Fail — Almost — Make Him Cry
Everyone has a few go-to songs that touch their hearts so deeply they want to cry. For actor Lee Jong Suk, one of those songs is by none other than the beautiful-voiced IU, who is also his girlfriend! IU When thinking of the two songs he’s been playing on repeat, Lee Jong Suk shared that […]
ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin’s “Sold Out” Press Conference Outfit Is Almost The Same As NewJeans Minji’s Concept Photo Look — Netizens React
When ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin did her press conference, she gained attention for her unexpected visuals. [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] Well, Min Hee Jin’s fashion might have been done for a reason… and netizens believe it’s because of NewJeans‘ comeback. On April 26, […]
The Actress Who Was “Almost Disfigured” By An Accident On Set
An actress was almost severely injured on set. Irene Wan is a 57-year old actress and singer from Hong Kong who is known for starring in shows such as Lonely Fifteen (1982), Everlasting Love (1984), and Rouge (1988). Irene Wan | @irenewan730/Instagram In an interview with local media outlet HK01, she recounted the moment in […]
The Almost 5-Year-Old K-Pop Group That Still Has Not Released A Full Album
When K-Pop groups promote, the cycle is usually kicked off by a release. For newly debuted groups, this is usually a single or mini-album that features the track that will be performed on music shows. There is no set time limit, but usually, after a few promotion cycles, groups will release a full album. A […]
A Comeback Song That Almost Killed Off A Now-Beloved Girl Group
For long-time fans, OH MY GIRL‘s “Coloring Book” is a must-listen comeback from 2017. “Coloring Book” album photo (including former member Jiho) | @official.ohmygirl/Facebook But when it first dropped, it almost killed off OH MY GIRL from the world of K-Pop. Being the girl group’s sixth comeback since their 2015 debut, “Coloring Book” came at a […]
A Producer’s “Sob Story” Almost Ruined A 4th Gen Girl Group’s Debut
mimiirose successfully debuted on September 16, 2022. Showcasing the members’ impressive skills and visuals, the debut music video “Rose” quickly gained 1.1M+ views after its reveal. mimiirose | @kpop_sbs/Twitter Unfortunately though, according to a report from the Korean media outlet Hankyung, “successful” and “impressive” were not the first things that came to mind when K-Pop fans […]
RIIZE’s Wonbin Almost Quit SM Entertainment Because Of Sungchan And Eunseok
RIIZE’s Wonbin is one of the most handsome idols of the 5th generation. But did you know that he almost didn’t make it to debut? In a recent vlog, he admitted to almost quitting on the very first day that he joined the company! He shared that he called his parents the first day in, […]
Lee Dong Wook Almost Retired Over Hate Comments From A K-Drama Role—Until Gong Yoo Stepped In
Actor Lee Dong Wook opened up to Na Young Suk (also known as Na PD) about a time in his life when he nearly quit being an actor and was prepared to leave the industry altogether. Lee Dong Wook After starring in the 2018 medical drama Life, Lee Dong Wook confessed he experienced a “serious […]
ITZY’s Yuna Almost Suffers A Dangerous Wardrobe Malfunction — Reacts Unexpectedly When Chaeryeong Tries To Help
ITZY‘s Yuna almost suffered a wardrobe malfunction but gained attention for her unexpected behavior when a fellow member tried to help. ITZY’s Yuna | @itzy.all.in.us/Instagram The group recently started their BORN TO BE world tour, performing for two days at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium. | @ITZYOfficial/Twitter | @ITZYOfficial/Twitter | @ITZYOfficial/Twitter As expected, all the members were performing […]
Rookie Idol Almost Makes Kim Jaejoong Blush With His Nonstop Flirting
KOZ Entertainment‘s first boy group, BOYNEXTDOOR, caused tons of laughter as guests on Kim Jaejoong‘s web series Jaefriends. One member took it further with nonstop flirting that had everyone cracking up. BOYNEXTDOOR’s Leehan, Myung Jaehyun, and Taesan with Kim Jaejoong. Because Kim Jaejoong has a segment dedicated to guests’ “girlfriends,” he noticed that Leehan didn’t […]
A Famous K-Drama Villain Almost Debuted In An SM Entertainment Boy Group Instead
Actor Kim Ji Hoon made a name for himself with romantic comedies but recently stepped into the spotlight for his villain roles in Flower of Evil, Money Heist: Korea — Joint Economic Area, and Death’s Game. However, the famous K-Drama villain almost had an entirely different career. Actor Kim Ji Hoon in “Death’s Game.” | @jiraishin99/Instagram […]
Trainee Who Almost Debuted In (G)I-DLE Stuns With How Similar She Looks To BLACKPINK’s Jisoo
A trainee who used to be in the debut group for (G)I-DLE recently gained attention for her visuals. She became talked about when Yuqi posted an Instagram story to support her formal debut. Yuqi shows support for Siwoo. Our Jiwoo released a song. Her vocal color is insane. Listening to your voice in such a […]
Chungha Almost Retired From The K-Pop Industry
After achieving massive success as a solo artist, Chungha left MNH Entertainment and took a hiatus from being an idol. She told LACHICA‘s Gabee about how rough that time was and recently went into detail about who prevented her from retiring from the K-Pop industry altogether. Chungha | @chungha.art/Instagram During an episode of Omniscient Interfering […]
Almost All The Idols Involved With The Burning Sun Scandal Have Resumed Activities
On November 24, 2018, a man named Kim Sang Kyo was reportedly assaulted at the Burning Sun, a Gangnam club owned by ex-BIGBANG‘s Seungri, after he stepped in to help a woman who was being sexually harassed. Following this altercation was a series of investigations into Burning Sun and Seungri that unveiled a web of interconnected crimes. One of the most […]
The 4th Generation Idol Who Made Almost $2 Million USD In Personal Profit Last Year
In the K-Pop industry, idols are known for making money in a lot of ways other than just through their music releases. Depending on their popularity, some have the chance to become powerhouses in brand endorsements, ambassadorships, and advertisements. These avenues often become significant income streams, sometimes surpassing earnings from music. As in most industries, some […]
HyunA Almost Joined SM Entertainment Before Debuting In Wonder Girls
HyunA debuted in the entertainment industry through JYP Entertainment‘s legendary girl group Wonder Girls. From there, she moved to Cube Entertainment, debuted in 4MINUTE, and became the solo artist she is today. However, her fate almost took a different turn. HyunA | @hyunah_aa/Instagram During the singer’s guest appearance for Kim Jaejoong‘s web series Jaefriends, HyunA revealed […]
7 Times Legendary Sunbae Lee Hyori Almost Made The RIIZE Members Cry On Her show
RIIZE recently appeared on Lee Hyori’s new talk show, Lee Hyori’s Red Carpet. Lee Hyori debuted in 1998 as part of the girl group Fin.K.L before moving on to become one of South Korea’s greatest solo singers. Having debuted before all of the RIIZE members were even born, she’s a huge sunbae to them. No […]
Jin Names The Song That Almost Ended BTS—Right Before Their Career Took Off
BTS‘s long journey to the top almost ended prematurely because of a comeback that fell short of expectations. Jin In the group’s documentary BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star, RM revealed they were riding high from the success of “Boy In Luv” and wanted to “claim victory” with their next comeback. There was so much pressure […]
BTS’s J-Hope Almost Debuted With Another Company — But Chose Big Hit For This Reason
BTS‘s J-Hope revealed why he chose Big Hit Music, formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment, in a new trailer for BTS‘s docuseries BTS Monuments: “Beyond The Star.” Your browser does not support video. Prior to his debut, J-Hope was thinking about his future and which company he should ultimately debut with. Your browser does not support video. By […]
SEVENTEEN Dino’s Dad Was Almost A K-Pop Idol Trainee
Actress, television personality, and trot singer Jang Yeong Ran recently released a new video on her popular YouTube channel featuring SEVENTEEN‘s Dino. While the two artists chatted, Dino revealed that he wasn’t the first member of his family to aspire to be an idol and explained the circumstances that led to his dad turning down the […]