A new face has emerged in the recent lineup of Korean celebrities being audited and penalized for possible tax evasion. Following When The Phone Rings star Yoo Yeon Seok and Moon Lovers star Lee Joon Gi, Cho Jin Woong (Jo Jin Woong) has been notified of a hefty reassessment. Actor Cho Jin Woong | News1 A Sports Khan exclusive reported, […]
Netizens Flame Kim Soo Hyun For Using Another Actress To “Cover His Dirty Deeds”
On March 13, 2025, Sports Kyunghyang published an article that drew the ire of many. It was titled, “Did we forget Ko Joon Hee’s ‘Burning Sun rumor’ incident? Kim Soo Hyun faces pressure due to official statement teaser.” The article made references to actress Ko Joon Hee‘s past rumors of her involvement in the Burning […]
BLACKPINK Rosé’s Bodyguards Did Their Job A Little Too Well, Even Trying To Keep Another Member Away
K-Pop idol bodyguards will do anything to protect their designated artist. From helping them walk up the stairs carefully to protecting them from deranged fans, they do it all! Your browser does not support video.NCT 127’s bodyguard protects them from an aggressive fan at the airport. That’s why during a trip to France, BLACKPINK Rosé‘s […]
Idol Gets Hit In The Head By Alleged Fansite, Gets Chased After By Another Fan
A recent incident of a second-gen boy group member getting hit on the head by an alleged fansite has created quite a heated discussion online. The idol in question is Woohyun, a member of INFINITE. The incident occurred on March 2, KST, while he was at the Hong Kong airport, leaving after his group’s concert […]
The Odd K-Pop Curse That Recently “Claimed” Another Group
Many K-Pop groups debut and disband each year as part of the industry cycle. Group status changes have been connected to certain events, sometimes called “curses” when something bad happens. For example, the “7-Year Curse” identifies the trend of groups disbanding after seven years, usually after their contract expires. The “Number 1 Seat” curse has […]
“Squid Game”‘s Lee Jung Jae & “The Glory”‘s Lim Ji Yeon Could Be Joined By Another Top Star In Upcoming Rom-Com K-Drama
Just when we thought the upcoming tvN romantic comedy Petty Love couldn’t get any more exciting with Squid Game legend Lee Jung Jae and The Glory‘s phenomenal Lim Ji Yeon, another brilliant star might be joining this dream team. Get ready, K-Drama enthusiasts! Lim Ji Yeon in “The Glory.” | Netflix Recent reports from various […]
The Dating Show Contestant Who Ignored The Men And Went For Another Woman
Korean online streaming service Wavve aired the reality dating program Love Alarm Clap! Clap! Clap! based on the webtoon and Korean drama Love Alarm. “Love Alarm Clap! Clap! Clap!” promotional poster The reality show follows the premise of the webtoon, which is set in a world where a dating app called “Love Alarm” has been developed […]
33-Year-Old Korean Man’s Name And Face Revealed For Leading Yet Another Sexually Exploitative Telegram Chatroom
After the “Nth Room Sex Abuse” revelation shook South Korea in 2020, the nation has been relentless in battling similar cases—often taking the form of exclusive chatrooms on Telegram. Despite its government becoming more active in combatting the epidemic, South Korea has not been able to end online sexual exploitation. South Korea Scrambles To Close […]
Girl Group Member Jabs At Company For Openly Pitting Her Against Another Member
In a new episode of her YouTube series on her MimPD channel, OH MY GIRL‘s Mimi sat down with Seunghee as she looked back on pre and early debut days. OH MY GIRL’s Mimi (left) and Seunghee (right) | @mmmii/YouTube OH MY GIRL debuted in April 2015. After almost a decade in the business, Mimi and Seunghee are now […]
Why There Will Never Be Another Song Ji A On Netflix’s “Single’s Inferno”
When Netflix released its first Korean dating show, Single’s Inferno, in 2021, it became a worldwide hit. Four seasons later, Song Ji A is still one of the most popular cast members. Song Ji A | @dear.zia/ Instagram Ji A’s mysterious allure, combined with her stunning beauty and charisma, charmed not only fellow cast members but also viewers. in […]
MBC Hit With Shocking Workplace Harassment Accusations By Another Employee
A senior broadcaster has stepped forward with her own experience of workplace difficulties at MBC following the tragic news regarding Oh Yoanna. Park Eun Ji — who worked as an MBC weather presenter from 2005 to 2012 — shared her thoughts on social media about the ongoing workplace harassment case. | MBC Park, now 42, […]
Popular 4th-Gen Idol Cried After Learning She Would Share Lines With Another Member
The road to becoming a K-Pop idol is no walk in the park. With hundreds of trainees competing for limited spots, the pressure to stand out and prove yourself is intense. For many aspiring idols, finding their special role within a group becomes their lifeline during such uncertain training days. | Mnet This was especially […]
BLACKPINK Jennie’s Plagiarism Allegations Lead To Criticism Of Another Artist
BLACKPINK‘s Jennie recently faced accusations of plagiarism. BLACKPINK’s Jennie | OA On January 24, Jennie released “Zen” before her solo album, Ruby. The track’s visuals were a change from her previous single, “Mantra,” earning praise from many. These visuals are what led to accusations of plagiarizing XG‘s “Howling.” The similar imagery and editing were pointed […]
South Korean Airline Narrowly Escapes Another Aviation Disaster
As investigations continue to figure out what went wrong with Jeju Air flight 2216 which took 179 lives, flyers onboard South Korean airlines remain vigilant for signs of aircraft malfunction. Such vigilance paid off on January 25, 2025 at 12:25 AM, Thailand local time. An Asiana Airlines aircraft | news.postjung.com Asiana Airlines flight OZ766 was […]
ONEUS Keonhee Reveals That He Is Not The True Inventor Of “Keonhee Sauce” — It Belongs To Another Idol
ONEUS‘s Keonhee once went viral even amongst non-K-Pop fans when his hotpot sauce recipe hit jackpot for how good it tasted. At HaiDiLao, one can customize your own sauces at the sauce bar. The recipe dubbed “Keonhee Sauce” was so popular that HaiDiLao began giving out instruction slips on how to make it. Here’s what […]
Han Ji Min’s New K-Drama Hits Another Surprising Peak In Viewership Rating
Han Ji Min’s latest K-Drama, Love Scout, just hit another high point in the ratings! The January 17 episode had fans buzzing as Kang Ji Yoon (played by Han Ji Min) and Yoo Eun Ho (played by Lee Joon Hyuk) found themselves even more aware of each other after an unexpected close moment. | SBS […]
BTS’s Jin Goes Viral For Protecting A Woman From Another Guest On His Show
BTS‘s Jin has been going viral recently for his actions. Comedians Yoon Hwa, Yoo Min Sang, and Kim Min Kyung guested on an episode of Run Jin. As they are all close friends, Yoo Min Sang had joked that Yoon Hwa’s limbs were rather short. In particular, he pointed out her legs. Jin quickly stepped […]
G-Dragon’s Instagram Update Hints At Yet Another “Most Wanted” Reunion
Infinite Challenge fans know the sheer craze that was BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon and comedian Jung Hyung Don (or Jeong Hyeong Don). Like a match made in heaven, the two boasted undeniable chemistry that produced the 2013 banger “Going To Try.” G-Dragon x Jung Hyung Don was dearly, dearly loved by all. In fact, the two ended […]
NCT WISH’s Sion Was Cast By SM The Same Way As Another Popular Fifth-Gen Idol
On September 29, a new episode of NOPOGY aired with NCT WISH’s Sion and Yushi as guests. | @NCTsmtown/X During the episode Sion and Yushi both shared how they were cast into SM Entertainment. For Sion, he was cast through Instagram DM! After hearing this, Jungwoo was amazed at the company’s talent in finding him. […]
“Who’s Matthew?”: BTS’s RM Responds To Fan’s Heartfelt Letter For Another Man
On September 18, BTS‘s RM surprised ARMYs when he visited Weverse. As he is currently busy fulfilling his mandatory military service, RM was only on for a short time, but he made it count by interacting with several fans’ posts. BTS’s RM | Samsung Galaxy RM garnered attention for his honest feelings about his military […]
Just Another Fashion Trend BLACKPINK’s Jennie Started
Although K-Pop idols are known for their music and entertaining fans, there is no denying that they’re also a huge influence in a variety of ways. One group that has always been known as true trendsetters is BLACKPINK. Ever since they debuted, the members have showcased their love of fashion and reflected their personality through their […]
“Love Next Door” Might Exist In The Same Universe As Another Beloved K-Drama
Currently, tvN‘s new K-Drama Love Next Door (also known as Mom’s Friend’s Son) is gaining popularity internationally via Netflix. It stars Jung So Min as Bae Seok Ryu, a young woman who had worked in the U.S. as a project manager for a prestigious company, Greip. She mysteriously returns home to Korea, where she meets […]
P1Harmony Company Staff Accused Of Allegedly Being A Sasaeng Of Another Popular Boy Group
On August 27, 2024, a post on X accused a staff member of P1Harmony of being a sasaeng fan of another boy group, Just B. They claimed that the staff in question was spotted outside of Just B’s dorms, chatting with member Doyum. They chastised Doyum for failing to communicate with fans online, choosing to […]
Students From Yet Another Middle School Caught Creating And Spreading Explicit Photos Of Their Classmates
Another case of middle school students using AI and deepfake technology to create and distribute inappropriate images of their peers has come to light. This time, the incident occurred in Hadong County, Gyeongnam, following a similar situation in Busan. The case involves five students from a local middle school who allegedly used deepfake technology to […]
Convicted Sex Offender Idol Opens YouTube Channel, Sending Koreans On Another Reporting Spree
Former member of the 90s K-Pop group Roo’Ra and convicted sex offender Go Young Wook announced the beginning of his YouTube channel, which has since sent Koreans on a reporting spree to have him removed from the platform. Former Roo’Ra member Go Young Wook, after being released from prison. | Vogue Korea After being released in 2015 from […]