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. Recently, the HYBE-ADOR feud has developed further, sparked by Min Hee Jin‘s removal as ADOR‘s CEO and NewJeans‘ alleged mistreatment. Min Hee Jin NewJeans | ADOR After this, NewJeans held an […]
Beloved Idol’s Husband Reportedly Spotted Partying With Women Amidst Divorce Rumors
As of late, renowned baseball player Hwang Jae Gyun and former T-ARA member Jiyeon have become the center of intense divorce speculation. Hwang Jae Kyun and former T-ARA member Jiyeon | @jiyeon2__/Instagram In addition to fans believing their social media activity has pointed towards a separation, a baseball commentator mentioned the rumors on a hot mic, resulting in an apology. Jiyeon also seemingly […]
1st Generation K-Pop Idol Speaks Out In Support For NewJeans Amidst Recent Issues
1st Generation K-Pop idol S.E.S’ Bada recently spoke out in support of NewJeans on September 5, 2024. NewJeans has been facing difficulties recently due to the sudden change in ADOR‘s management. Former CEO Min Hee Jin was replaced by an external hire, causing some change in policies. Most significantly, fans argued that the new ADOR was […]
BTS’s Suga Returns As A Samsung Model Amidst Speculations Of Being Dropped As Ambassador
BTS member Suga has re-appeared as a model for Samsung Electronics, defeating much apprehension about his future with the brand. Suga | @agustd/Instagram On August 31, KST, the official social media accounts of Samsung Electronics Paraguay posted multiple images of Suga in an advertisement for Samsung’s “Freestyle 2nd Gen projector.” Así usa SUGA su proyector […]
Telegram CEO Arrested, Faces Judge Amidst Korea’s “New Nth-Room” Sex Crime Scandal
As of late, “the new nth room” has recently gone viral in South Korea. According to various sources, including victims, a set of Telegram rooms with more than 212,000 participants has been exposed. It was revealed that to gain access to these rooms, one must submit a set of photos of any girl or woman […]
NewJeans’ Minji Consoles Fans Amidst HYBE And ADOR’s Feud
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 member Minji recently reached out to fans amidst the ongoing legal battle between ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin and HYBE. Minji | @newjeans_official/Instagram This feud has made many NewJeans […]
“Hospital Playlist” Spin-Off Gets Postponed Amidst South Korea’s Real-Life Medical Crisis
According to reports on May 16, KST, CJ ENM has confirmed that the fate of tvN’s Resident Playbook is undecided as of now, hinting that its airing schedule might get pushed until next year. “Resident Playbook” poster | tvN Resident Playbook was originally included in the lineup of tvN shows set to be aired in […]
Bang Si Hyuk’s Cozy Interaction With LE SSERAFIM Fuels Controversy Amidst NewJeans’ Mistreatment Accusations
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. In the ongoing rift between HYBE and ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin, the two most popular girl groups under the labels LE SSERAFIM and NewJeans have gotten pushed into a […]
EXO’s Suho Gains Praise For Supporting Children In Gaza Amidst “Block Out” Controversy
EXO member Suho is gaining widespread appreciation from netizens for his efforts to raise relief funds for children in Gaza, Palestine. Suho Over the past few months, people all around the world have come together to condemn the onslaught on civilian lives in the Gaza Strip by Israel. The humanitarian crisis in the Strip is […]
International Fans Defend Bang Si Hyuk Amidst Claims He “Mistreated” NewJeans
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. On May 13, Ilgan Sports published an email sent from HYBE subsidiary ADOR on behalf of the NewJeans members’ parents to HYBE. The email criticized the company for “exploiting” and […]
Former SM Entertainment Employee Defends Min Hee Jin Amidst Her Feud With HYBE
ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin has been in the spotlight recently due to her ongoing legal feud with HYBE. Allegedly, Min Hee Jin accused other K-Pop groups of copying her, consulted a shaman for business decisions, asked for the right to terminate NewJeans’ contract unilaterally, without the need to go through HYBE, lying, and more. […]
Past Accusations Of BTS Plagiarizing SHINee Reemerge Amidst HYBE Fallout
In the ongoing feud between HYBE Labels and ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin, there have been numerous accusations of plagiarism being thrown around about various K-Pop artists. Min has accused ILLIT of plagiarizing NewJeans, for example, as well as other groups such as TWS and even SM Entertainment artist RIIZE. With all of this ongoing chaos and the many plagiarism accusations, an old […]
TXT’s Hueningkai Shares A Hilarious Update Amidst HYBE’s Ongoing Feud With ADOR
Currently, HYBE is engaged in a very public tug-of-war with its own subsidiary, ADOR, as the latter’s CEO, Min Hee Jin, allegedly tried to usurp the management and separate the subsidiary. Min Hee Jin The conflict might have caused some internal tension, but TXT member Hueningkai seems completely immune to it. Hueningkai | @TXT_members/Twitter On […]
ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin’s Comments About BTS’s V Resurface Amidst Her Feud With HYBE
ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin held a press conference on April 25, 2024, to address her current feud with HYBE. Reportedly, she attempted to “usurp” the management, which she denies. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin at the press conference During the press conference, Min Hee Jin responded to reports that she accused HYBE‘s chairman and founder, […]
Renowned Choreographer Shows Support For Min Hee Jin Amidst Controversy With HYBE
ADOR is currently embroiled in a legal battle with parent company HYBE. CEO Min Hee Jin previously accused girl group ILLIT of copying ADOR’s group, NewJeans. ILLIT is a five-member group under BELIFT LAB, another HYBE subsidiary. They debuted on March 25 with their title track “Magnetic.” It is because I began bringing up internal […]
BTS’s RM Breaks Silence Amidst ADOR Vs. HYBE Fallout
Has BTS‘s RM addressed the current ADOR vs. HYBE feud? Some fans think so. BTS’s RM Currently, RM is fulfilling his mandatory military service. Yet, the BTS leader occasionally updates fans via his personal Instagram accounts. At this time, hell has broken loose at BTS’s company building, HYBE, as ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin feuds with the […]
“She’s Not The First To Do This…” — Netizens Defend Min Hee Jin Amidst HYBE Power Struggle
It was previously reported that Min Hee Jin had been trying to take ADOR with her out of HYBE. In response to claims, HYBE has stated that they had begun an audit against Min Hee Jin. Following the statement, Korean news outlets have reported that the audit covers accusations such as key information leakage, inappropriate […]
4th Gen K-Pop Idol Praised Amidst Global Starbucks Boycott
A 4th Gen K-Pop idol is being praised for boycotting Starbucks. Since October, the death toll in the Gaza Strip has reportedly surpassed 33,400 due to Israeli attacks. The surviving Palestinians in Gaza are struggling to survive as over 75K are injured, starving, displaced, and lost homes, family, and friends. Around 1 in every 25 […]
Accusations Of More Fans Being Denied Entry To IU’s Concert Resurface Amidst Current Controversy
Amidst the ongoing chaos around IU‘s H.E.R.World Tour Concert in Seoul recently, where a fan got denied entry despite having a legitimate ticket, netizens have discovered that this was not the first time the singer’s agency EDAM Entertainment‘s ticketing policy has restricted fans from attending concerts. IU | EDAM Entertainment Recently, a post from last […]
Netizens Defend Kim Soo Hyun Amidst Kim Sae Ron Photo Controversy
Over the weekend, actress Kim Sae Ron lit the internet ablaze when she uploaded a now-deleted photo of herself and beloved actor Kim Soo Hyun, who is currently starring in the hit K-Drama Queen of Tears. It was a selfie showcasing the two pressing their cheeks together. It quickly went viral, even after she deleted […]
Netizens Joke That Female Idols’ “Type” In Relationships Has Changed Amidst An Influx Of Dating News
It seems like in the last year and a half, there has been more dating news within the world of K-Pop. In particular, it seems like there’s been a huge increase in dating news for female idols, and netizens have joked about how female singers have a new “type” when it comes to picking a […]
tvN Gains Attention For The “Poor Timing” Of A “Reply 1988” Caption About Ryu Jun Yeol And Hyeri Amidst The Dating News
tvN has gained attention for its seemingly “exploitative” actions when it comes to the issues surrounding actor Ryu Jun Yeol‘s relationship with Han So Hee and his break up with former girlfriend Hyeri. Many fans have followed Hyeri and Ryu Jun Yeol’s relationship since their days on the hit show Reply 1988. Hyeri and Ryu […]
Flight Information Selling Account’s Tweet Gains Attention Amidst Han So Hee And Ryu Jun Yeol’s Dating Rumors
Actors Ryu Jun Yeol and Han So Hee have been swept up in dating rumors. A Japanese tourist in Hawaii claimed to have spotted two top stars together. Tourist Who Witnessed Han So Hee And Ryu Jun Yeol “Frolicking” Makes Shocking Claim I wanted to finally feel the ocean, mountains, and the wind. As for […]
Aespa’s Karina Is Mentioned In Actor Lee Jae Wook’s New Variety Show Appearance Amidst The Dating News
Amidst the news that actor Lee Jae Wook and aespa‘s Karina are in the early stages of getting to know each other, netizens couldn’t get over a coincidental mention of the idol in a new video. Lee Jae Wook | @jxxvvxxk/Instagram aespa’s Karina | @katarinabluu/Instagram After the news was released, Lee Jae Wook joined his […]
Park Min Young Attends Wrap Party For “Marry My Husband” Amidst Controversy — Netizens React Scathingly
On January 15, 2024, actress Park Min Young attended a wrap event for the final episode of her drama, Marry My Husband. It was held at a restaurant in Yeouido, Seoul. In attendance were the stars of the drama, Park Min Young, Na In Woo, and Lee Yi Kyung. They greeted fans and journalists outside […]