It seems BTS‘s V is making the most of his time outside the military base! BTS’s V | @thv/Instagram Assumed to be on vacation—possibly in celebration of the Korean Chuseok holidays, V was spotted posing for pictures with Jeong Sun Ah (or Summer Jeong). About time for me to become an ARMY 💜 #V in #Chicago […]
BTS Jungkook’s Documentary Trailer Sparks Concern Among Many ARMYs
On August 21, KST, the trailer of BTS member Jungkook’s upcoming documentary film, I AM STILL, was released. While the sneak peek has gotten the fan community abuzz with anticipation, many fans were also concerned. Jungkook | BIGHIT MUSIC Many took an issue with the English version of the trailer where the introductory text read […]
Olympian Carlos Yulo Alleges His Mother Stole From Him, Among Other Heartbreaking Issues
One of the biggest moments of the Olympics so far has involved Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo. Carlos Yulo | REUTERS Before the 2024 Paris Olympics, The Philippines had only one gold medalist, Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, who won during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Yulo became the second person ever and the first male to win a […]
Aespa’s “Unequal” Treatment Among Members Elicits Mixed Responses
Netizens raise suspicions of the aespa members being treated differently. | @aespa_official/Instagram A fan took a photo of the item boxes from aespa’s Hong Kong fansign where fans can deposit gifts. From left to right, the boxes belong to Giselle, NingNing, Winter, and Karina. Giselle, NingNing, Winter, and Karina’s boxes | Weibo The boxes on the […]
BTS’s Jimin Praised As The “Best Dancer Among K-Pop Idols” With Release Of “Who” Dance Practice
On July 18, BTS‘s Jimin released his new solo album MUSE along with the music video for its title track, “Who”. As excited as fans were to get new music from the K-Pop idol, who is currently completing his military service, they were arguably just as excited to see what kind of choreography would be paired with “Who”. […]
Newly Leaked Min Hee Jin Texts About NewJeans’ Contract Costs Spark Suspicion Among Netizens
Since late April, Min Hee Jin and HYBE have been embroiled in a public dispute over NewJeans and their label, ADOR. Recently, YouTuber Lee Jin Ho disclosed a fresh set of KakaoTalk messages, revealing a conversation between Min Hee Jin and the vice president of ADOR about the financial implications of NewJeans’ contracts. In the […]
Viral Video Of Zayn Malik Sparks Debate Among K-Pop Fans
Former One Direction member Zayn Malik made his long-awaited comeback today with his new album, Room Under the Stairs. A clip of Zayn talking about his music inspiration has gone viral with 695.7K views on X (formerly Twitter) at the time of writing. He explained that he had lost inspiration from other music. OP (Original […]
5th-Gen Male Idol’s Dramatic Hair Change Causes Heated Debate Among Korean Netizens
RIIZE‘s Wonbin — known for his insane visuals — recently shocked fans and netizens alike with a dramatic hair transformation. The heartthrob, who had recently enjoyed a lot of attention due to his long blonde hair, took the bold step of chopping off quite some hair. The change has unexpectedly caused a heated debate among […]
A Staff’s “Agressive” Behavior Towards ENHYPEN’s Sunoo Sparks Anger Among Netizens
A staff’s “aggressive” behavior towards ENHYPEN‘s Sunoo sparks anger among fans. ENHYPEN’s Sunoo | @ENHYPEN_members/Twitter On May 1, ENHYPEN performed in Chicago, and fans shared how much love Sunoo was getting from fans. they did not shut up for sunoo, like usual 💅💅💅 pic.twitter.com/x2JZu7sGTT — ⊹˚. ♡ elex luvs junghoon.𖥔 ݁ ˖ (@bluesungshine) May 2, […]
“Who’s The Blonde Girl At Coachella?”—A LE SSERAFIM Member Goes Viral Among Casual Viewers
LE SSERAFIM is taking over the internet with their performances at Coachella 2024. One member was so eye-catching that she enraptured thousands of non-fans who were watching their performance. They took to social media to ask who “the long-haired blonde girl” was. yo who’s the long haired blonde girl at coachella 😳 — 你是谁 (@fuhmab11) April […]
Heartbreaking Scene Of F.T. Island Minhwan’s Son From “The Return of Superman” Following His Parents’ Divorce Sparks Anger Among Netizens
F.T. Island‘s Minhwan and the crew of The Return of Superman have come under fire after a heartbreaking scene with one of the idol’s children following his divorce was shared. F.T. Island’s Minhwan | @minhwan12/Instagram The new series was advertised to show the daily lives of Minhwan, who recently got divorced, along with his three children, […]
Male Celebrity Beats LE SSERAFIM And Aespa In Popularity Among Soldiers
While LE SSERAFIM and aespa might be some of the hottest girl groups in K-Pop right now, for active-duty soldiers, a male celebrity seems to surpass them in popularity, particularly for going out for brunch. aespa | @aespa_official/Instagram LE SSERAFIM | @le_sserafim/Instagram From March 12 to March 17, the official Korean military app, The Camp, […]
SEVENTEEN S.Coups’s Exemption From Military Service Triggers A Heated Debate Among Netizens
In August 2023, SEVENTEEN‘s S.Coups suffered a torn ACL, resulting in the suspension of his activities with the group for several months as he underwent surgery to repair the injury. SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups The idol made sparse appearances following his surgery and was finally reported to be returning to activities alongside Jeonghan in late February, much […]
China’s Alarming Challenge: The Rise Of Obesity Among Children And Adults
In China, two extremes co-exist: the pursuit of skinniness and the rise of obesity. Despite a culture that rewards thinness, statistics reveal the country is battling an obesity problem that affects both children and adults. | @Best Documentary/YouTube A documentary followed the different ways citizens are tackling the issue head-on. For kids struggling with weight […]
The Identity Of The Third-Generation K-Pop Idol In The “Waist Photo” Currently Going Viral Among Fandoms
Recently, a photo has been going viral amongst several fandoms as they try to think which member of their group would suit an outfit seen in the picture. The person modeling the outfit showcases a perfect waist and figure that complements the cropped jacket. hear me out zhang hao in this pic.twitter.com/hIV0ylHXZr — ᴍᴀʏ 🎀 […]
The aespa Winter Photocard That Went Unexpectedly Viral Among International Fans
Photocards have become an increasingly staple part of the K-Pop industry, with some of the rarest and most desirable cards selling for ridiculously high prices. A lot of albums these days come with dozens or even hundreds of different possible photocards, though, and a lot of them look fairly similar with each idol needing to […]
Polish Model Goes Viral Among K-Netizens For His Korean Culinary Skills And Idol-Like Visuals
Polish content creator Matthew Nowicz has recently gone viral for a video of himself making mandu (Korean dumplings) and impressed netizens with more than just his cooking skills. Matthew Nowicz | @koreanmuffin/Instagram Matthew moved to Korea from Poland when he was 16 and stated in an interview with Groove Korea that he was quickly drawn to […]
Recent Photos Of RIIZE’s Sungchan And Anton Go Viral Among Korean Netizens
RIIZE, the latest K-Pop sensation, has been rapidly climbing the ladder of fame since their debut. In a world where new groups emerge every day, RIIZE has managed to capture the public eye with their unique charm and undeniable talent. Proving their growing popularity, members Sungchan and Anton recently became the focus of netizens’ attention […]
Idol Lines Up Among Fans To Take Photos With His Own Ad
In recent years, visiting and taking photos with an idol’s ad has become common for fans. HAPPY JOSHUA DAY 🎂슈아 생일 축하해 🦌 @pledis_17 Birthday support ad in Times Square3 angles https://t.co/1ZFhEBjlIp #JOSHUA #조슈아 #Happy_JOSHUA_Day #YoshiYoshiSHUADay #슈아_태어나줘서_고맙다고_안아주고싶어 pic.twitter.com/8ZIsiXFwea — KPOP IN NYC 💎💤 (@kpopinnyc) December 31, 2023 Whether it is an ad made by yourself, […]
Daniel Ceasar Sparks Anger Concern Among Korean Fans
Daniel Ceasar canceled his concert just 3 hours before it was scheduled to begin. Daniel Ceasar | Pinterest On December 12, the concert’s promoters revealed that the singer would not be going through with his concert. The news came as a shock as the singer had previously performed the night before in Seoul. Daniel Ceasar’s […]
Third-Generation Idol’s Unrealistic Physique Becomes A Hot Topic Among Netizens
A third-generation idol recently attracted attention for his impressively wide shoulders and physique! In 2017, ONF debuted as a seven-membered group under WM Entertainment. ONF | WM Entertainment Since then, the group has lost a member but has continued to promote through the usual obstacles like military service. However, the group caught attention for their […]
“The Debut: Dream Academy” Trainee’s Past Becomes A Hot Topic Among Korean Netizens
On August 29, the new idol survival show The Debut: Dream Academy (hereon Dream Academy), a joint venture by HYBE and GEFFEN Records, revealed its 20 global contestants who will compete against one another for a chance to debut in an international girl group. The trainees are said to have been chosen from a pool of 120,000 applicants worldwide, beating […]
“There’s A Lot Of Sexual Power.” — SEVENTEEN The8’s Palm Reading Resurfaces Among Fans
SEVENTEEN recently released the newest episode of their Going Seventeen series, showing Wonwoo, Woozi, Vernon, and Hoshi spending time at the Han River. Your browser does not support video. SEVENTEEN’s Vernon, Woozi, Hoshi, and Wonwoo The group sat and enjoyed snacks along the river before preparing for their next task, finding interview subjects. Hoshi brings out a […]
TXT’s Yeonjun Goes Viral Among Locals After The Group’s 2022 Lollapalooza Performance
After an incredible eight-song set, TXT officially became the first K-Pop group to perform at Lollapalooza. TXT at 2022 Lollapalooza | @lollapalooza/Twitter TXT performed some of their top hits, including “Good Boy Gone Bad,” “Frost,” “LO$ ER=LO♡ER,” and more. They even performed their newest song with iann dior, “Valley of Lies,” bringing out the American artist as a […]