This article is part of our coverage of Former NCT Taeil’s Sex Crime Scandal. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Former NCT member Taeil‘s sex crime case has been sent to prosecution. The Seoul Bangbae Police Station stated on September 13 that Taeil’s sex crime case was forwarded to the prosecution […]
Police State Taeil Has Been Under Investigation For Sexual Crimes Since June
This article is part of our coverage of Former NCT Taeil’s Sex Crime Scandal. You can read more here. The Bangbae Police Station has confirmed Taeil has been under investigation since June. In a statement shared by the Bangbae Police Station to KBS, they have confirmed that Taeil was booked for unspecified sexual crimes back […]
KATSEYE’s Popularity Has Already Been Affected By “Pop Star Academy”
On August 21, Netflix’s Popstar Academy was added to the platform’s catalog. Popstar Academy is a docuseries that follows the formation of the K-Pop-trained international girl group KATSEYE. KATSEYE | Netflix The series documented the journey from before the Dream Academy series began, introducing a few new faces. Pop star Academy also gave a more emotional look at the program, […]
3+ Korean Stars That Have Been Dubbed As “Little Jennie” By Korean Media
BLACKPINK‘s Jennie has undoubtedly made a lasting impact on the K-pop industry, with her distinctive style, charisma, and talent influencing a new generation of idols. Proof of her influence is evident in the number of rising stars who have been dubbed “Little Jennie” by Korean media outlets. These young talents have captured the public’s attention […]
Famous Rapper’s Father Belatedly Revealed To Have Also Been Reported For Assault
Previously, on August 19, Chosun Ilbo reported that the Mapo Police Station booked rapper San E (Jung San) on charges of assault on August 17. | Yonhap Previously, on July 31, it was revealed that an investigation had begun for a famous rapper who was reported for assaulting a passerby. Most recently, it was revealed […]
5 Tall Female Idols Who Have Been Accused Of Lying About Their Height
Recently, a post on the popular Korean online community Theqoo went viral for pointing out how often tall female idols are accused of lying about their heights. The OP (original poster) compiled the following instances: Tzuyu Standing at 170 cm tall, Tzuyu is the tallest TWICE member. But the idol debuted when she was 168 […]
Fact Check: Has fromis_9 Really Not Been Paid In 7 Years?
According to fans, during a live stream on May 17, 2024, the members of fromis_9 made some shocking revelations. Tweets that contained information about what the members said have since been deleted out of fear that the company would retaliate against the girls. Caches still remain on search engines and secondary sites. One such tweet […]
6 Controversies ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin Has Been Involved In
Min Hee Jin is the current CEO of ADOR and the creator of the super-popular group NewJeans. Though she has been praised for her creativity and more, Min Hee Jin has also been at the center of controversies since their debut. Here are five controversies in which Min Hee Jin has been directly involved. 1. […]
Why Eric Nam’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Casting Has Been Met With Massive Backlash
On April 11, it was announced that singer Eric Nam was cast in the upcoming new Avatar: The Last Airbender film. The star was reported to be playing a lead role as the adult version of the titular character, Aang. Eric Nam | Vogue Philippines | Nick Eric Nam has made a name for himself in […]
Scandal With Kim Soo Hyun Is Not The First Time Kim Sae Ron Has Been Criticized For Stretching The Truth
Recently, actress Kim Sae Ron caused a stir with a single “intimate” photo of her and actor Kim Soo Hyun, leading to relationship allegations. Kim Sae Ron (left) and Kim Soo Hyun (right) | @ron_sae/Instagram Kim Soo Hyun’s agency quickly denied relationship rumors, stating that the photo was taken when they were both under the […]
Who Is Guan Xiaotong? The Actress Luhan Has Been Accused Of Cheating On
After Luhan and Guan Xiaotong met for the Chinese drama Sweet Combat as its lead actors, they soon confirmed they were dating. The couple appeared to be happily in love and even registered their marriage in 2022. But everything may not be what it seems—according to a Chinese paparazzo who accused the former EXO member […]
NewJeans Fans Are Convinced They’ve Been Spoiling Their Comeback For Months
K-Pop groups give secret spoilers and hints for upcoming music releases all the time, and oftentimes these spoilers aren’t registered until said comeback has even happened. Whether it’s a dance move, lyrics, or some sort of hint to the concept for their comeback, K-Pop idols can get away with a lot without their fans realizing […]
Official Update On Late Actor Lee Sun Kyun’s Wife And Her Future Activities Has Been Released
In a recent official report by Sports Daily, light has been shed on the upcoming activities of Jeon Hye Jin — the wife of the late actor Lee Sun Kyun — whose untimely passing left fans and colleagues in deep mourning. Amidst the backdrop of personal loss, there has been considerable speculation regarding Jeon’s return to […]
Where Are They Now? K-Pop’s Shortest Girl Group That’s Been On Hiatus For 9 Years
K-Pop groups often emphasize what makes them stand out to capture the public’s attention. For one girl group, it was their height. While Star Empire Entertainment‘s 9MUSES became the tallest girl group in K-Pop—thanks to their backgrounds as models—another group came along in 2012 for being the exact opposite. Girl’s Generation standing next to 9MUSES. […]
Exclusive Photos of HyunA And Yong Jun Hyung Hint They’ve Been Dating Since November 2023
In an exclusive report, Korean media SPOTV revealed photos of idol HyunA and her boyfriend, former BEAST/Highlight member Yong Jun Hyung, taken at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport. HyunA (left) and Yong Jun Hyung (right) | SPOTV The photos, credited to the SPOTV reporter Park Sung Ki, captured the couple interacting inside the cabin and at the baggage claim area… […]
Netizens Discover Proof HyunA And Yong Jun Hyung Might’ve Been Dating For Months
After their recent posts teasing a relationship, netizens have found “proof” that HyunA and Yong Jun Hyung might have been dating for months. K-Pop idol HyunA | @hyunah_aa/Instagram Yong Jun Hyung | @bigbadboii/Instagram On January 17 (KST), netizens were shocked when HyunA posted a photo of herself holding hands with a man. | @hyunah_aa/Instagram In the […]
The Idol Who Has Been On 7 Years Of Hiatus But Is Still Signed To SM Entertainment
Kangin was once part of the visual-line of Super Junior. Known for his dashing looks, he debuted in 2005 as part of the team. | theqoo Kangin’s career was fraught with hardships. He was on the rise as a variety star and MC, hosting M!Countdown, Reckless Radio, and Good Friend Radio. He was later brought […]
The Female Idol Who’s Been Asked Out So Many Times She Lost Count
Despite being in a relationship with actor Jung Kyung Ho for ten years, Girls’ Generation‘s Sooyoung is so pretty that even younger guys have attempted to hit on her. And she’s not the only female K-Pop idol who has men ready to risk it all. Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung | @sooyoungchoi/Instagram Another female idol from a second-generation […]
The Hot AF Korean Soccer Star Everyone Has Been Talking About
Korean soccer stars shining in the international arena isn’t a novel occurrence, with names like Son Heung Min, a longstanding icon in the English Premier League, and Lee Kang In, playing alongside Kylian Mbappé at Paris Saint-Germain. However, there’s a rising star that’s been grabbing headlines recently: Hwang Hee Chan, the burgeoning sensation of the […]
IZ*ONE’s Kim Minju Could Have Been Part Of LE SSERAFIM — Why Did She Reject It?
According to Korean media outlet YTN star‘s investigations, Kim Minju, formerly of IZ*ONE, had been in discussions with Urban Works and HYBE Labels regarding her future. It was previously reported that HYBE Labels had been trying to recruit former IZ*ONE members, including Kim Minju. The group that she would have been a part of would […]
HyunA’s Been Avoiding Interviews And Is Ready To Explain Why
Popular soloist HyunA recently found a new home with AT AREA, a record label co-founded by the South Korean hip-hop producer duo GroovyRoom. On November 5, it was confirmed that she signed a new contract with the label after leaving her former company, PSY‘s P NATION, in August 2022. HyunA | @hyunah_aa/Instagram To celebrate signing with her […]
Then Vs. Now: Graduation Photos Prove These Male K-Pop Idols Have Always Been Handsome AF
Although these male idols are now popular all over the country, they were once regular students like the rest of us. They were—and still are—unbelievably handsome! If anyone doubts that they’ve always been good looking, then just show them these pictures! 1. Chanyeol (EXO) Then Now EXO‘s Chanyeol looks almost the same years ago as […]
BTS’s Jimin Finally Reveals The Beautiful Moon Tattoo On His Back He’s Been Teasing For A Year
BTS‘s Jimin has finally revealed his beautiful moon tattoo. BTS’s Jimin | @bts_twt/Twitter While tattoos are taboo in Korea, Jimin has never been afraid to showcase his beautiful artwork over the years. BTS Jimin has always shown off his tattoos | BTS/VLIVE At the start of 2022, BTS played their first in-person concert in Korea […]
Yet Another BTS Dating Rumor Has Been Developed Between J-Hope And Model Irene Kim
Between BTS‘s V and BLACKPINK‘s Jennie and BTS’s Jimin and actress Song Da Eun, the K-Pop boy group has been in the middle of a lot of dating rumors recently. And now, it seems that J-Hope might be added into the mix with netizens sharing photo “evidence” that he’s in a relationship with model Irene Kim. J-Hope (BTS) The two of them, who […]
Real Or Fake? Every Photo Of BTS’s V And BLACKPINK’s Jennie That Has Been “Leaked”
HYBE Labels and YG Entertainment have yet to address the latest dating rumors about their respective artists, BTS‘s V and BLACKPINK‘s Jennie, that have stemmed from new “leaked” photos. As such, fans have taken it upon themselves to investigate the evidence in the hopes of protecting V and Jennie and dispelling false rumors. BTS’s V | @bts_bighit/Twitter At present, it is unclear if […]