ENHYPEN were recently defended from an unexpected source of criticism. ENHYPEN | BELIFT LAB In the world of fandom, there is something called “business gay performance,” basically where idols of the same sex engage in fanservice and skinship with each other. Many fans enjoy seeing their favorite idols display affection with each other, even outside […]
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Faces Criticism Over “Bad” Outfits, Netizens Come To Her Defense
After a bit of a wait, BLACKPINK‘s Jisoo released her long-anticipated mini-album Amortage on February 14. The title track, “Earthquake,” has been a hot topic, showing off a new side of Jisoo. [embedded content] Along with promotions for her recent K-Drama series, Jisoo has been busy making various appearances to promote her album as well. On […]
NCT’s Renjun Receives Hate Comments Over Recent Appearance, Fans Come To His Defense
Fans recently came to NCT Renjun‘s defense after he received hate comments. NCT’s Renjun | SM Entertainment Since before his hiatus, NCT’s Renjun has been the target of hate from some netizens. The idol’s changed appearance and an incident where he exposed an alleged sasaeng’s phone number were just two sources of the sudden influx. […]
Actor Gong Yoo’s Political Remarks Come Under Heavy Scrutiny
Actor Gong Yoo recently became a hot topic in the Korean public discourse thanks to his political remarks in a previous interview. Gong Yoo In the interview, the actor was asked who he considered to be the “most admirable man,” and he responded with three names: “My father, Michael Jordan, and Park Chung Hee.” The […]
A First-Ever Meeting Made Dreams Come True At The “MAMA Awards”
Each year, fans anticipate the MAMA Awards for many reasons. One is idol interactions. These small but special moments become fond memories for both idols and their fans. 4th-Gen girl group collaboration stage at the “2022 MAMA Awards” | @MnetMAMA/Twitter Kep1er‘s Huening Bahiyyih captivated fans from the moment she arrived at Incheon Airport for the […]
HYBE And ADOR Come Under Labor Ministry’s Investigation For Alleged Harassment Of 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. According to reports on September 13, KST, the Ministry of Employment and Labor registered a formal complaint accusing ADOR and its parent company, HYBE, of violating labor laws in their […]
IU Makes “Grandpa” UAENA’s Dream Come True
On August 1, a YouTube creator named Zev Rattet posted a picture on his channel, showing his successful meeting with IU. He and his wife appeared to be posing with IU backstage during one of her shows. | @zevdoeskdrama/YouTube As evident from the picture, this was no ordinary meet-and-greet. While Rattet attended IU’s HEREH WORLD TOUR CONCERT […]
Fans Come To The Defense Of aespa’s Unique Style Of Music
On May 13, aespa released one of the two title tracks on their upcoming Armageddon album, “Supernova”. The whole album, which is the group’s first full-length studio album, is set to release on May 27, and fans are understandably hyped. With “Supernova”, aespa has continued to stick to their somewhat unconventional and unique style of music that […]
Every Actor In BTS RM’s “Come Back To Me” MV
BTS‘s RM has released his new song “Come back to me” with a cinematic music video ahead of his new solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person, which releases on May 24. The MV was like a short film, showcasing RM living through various lives. Each scenario he lived through featured a different actor, and you […]
EXO Fans Come To Baekhyun’s Defense Over High Special Birthday Menu Prices
On May 6, EXO‘s Baekhyun celebrated his 32nd birthday! It’s his first birthday since leaving SM Entertainment to create his own label, INB100, and there were different events in Korea held to celebrate his special day. Baekhyun (EXO) | SM Entertainment One of these events was a birthday cafe, where fans could enjoy a special menu and get extra […]
BABYMONSTER Accused Of “Over-Performing” In Latest Performances, Fans Come To Their Defense
BABYMONSTER recently concluded their promotions for their debut title track “SHEESH.” They slowly gained popularity thanks to their impressive live performances, with netizens praising them for their strong vocals and rap. The girls have gone on numerous radio shows, music shows, and more since their debut to prove that their long training periods were not […]
NMIXX Fans Come To Sullyoon’s Defense For Not Looking “Pretty Enough” While Performing
While visuals have always been a huge aspect of the K-Pop industry, it seems like in the last couple of years especially, the expectations for idols to always look perfect has gotten out of control. Even a moment of looking unkempt or awkward can lead to a slew of criticism online, which is undoubtedly a […]
Fans Come Together To Commemorate Shinee Jonghyun’s Birthday
April 8 is a special day for Shawols and K-Pop fans worldwide because it is SHINee Jonhyun’s birthday. Fans came together to celebrate and commemorate his special day in all different shapes and forms. SHINee’s official social media account also posted a photo online to celebrate his birthday. 04.08 #JONGHYUN #종현#SHINee #샤이니 pic.twitter.com/70sXAXVZBk — SHINee […]
Netizens Come To Defense Of Han So Hee Amid Scorching Controversy
Netizens came to the defense of Han So Hee as her explosive post continues to make waves. Han So Hee On March 29, Han So Hee uploaded a scathing post lamenting the allegations surrounding her relationship with Ryu Jun Yeol. Han So Hee Lashes Out At Hyeri In Explosive Post In her post, the actress […]
BLACKPINK’s Lisa And Rihanna Make Dreams Come True With A Single Photo
The 2024 Gala Des Pièces Jaunes recently took place at Accor Arena in Paris on January 27, with BLACKPINK‘s Lisa and Stray Kids joining the event’s star-studded line-up. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalisa_m/Instagram (From left:) Stray Kids’ I.N, Seungmin, Changbin, Han, Lee Know, Bang Chan, Hyunjin, and Felix | @Stray_Kids/Twitter Fellow performing artists included Maroon 5, […]
ITZY’s Chaeryeong Goes Viral For Telling A Fan Not To Come See Her
While most idols will encourage you to come see them in person, ITZY‘s Chaeryeong pulled a reverse UNO card on her fan recently. The girls are actively promoting their new song, “UNTOUCHABLE.” A fan had come to visit ITZY during their promotions. She hails from outside of South Korea. As a working woman, she had […]
BTS’s RM And V Finally “Come Home” After Sharing Their First Updates Since Enlisting In The Military
BTS‘s RM and V have shared their first updates since enlisting in the military. BTS’s V and RM At the end of 2023, RM and V enlisted in the military together. In photos and videos, ARMYs were taken along on their journey. The members of BTS at RM and V’s enlistment | @bts_twt/Twitter | @bts_twt/Twitter […]
BIBI “Begs” ARMY Not To Come For Her After Revealing She Has BTS RM And Jungkook’s Number
In a recent interview, singer BIBI revealed the extent of her friendship with some of the BTS members. BIBI | @nakedbibi/Instagram BIBI sat down with Glamour magazine for a “What’s On Her Phone” interview. The singer revealed every little detail about her phone, including the last thing she bought and her screen time. One of […]
15 Non-Disbanded K-Pop Girl Groups With The Longest Hiatus Periods — Will They Ever Come Back?
For most active K-Pop groups, going for a year without a comeback can seem like a long time for fans! Some artists, however, have gone for much longer without releasing new music, and when no announcement of disbandment is made for the group, it leaves fans hanging with slowly fading hope as the days pass […]
ATEEZ’s Yeosang Faces Workout Ban, Fans Come To His Defense
Kim Jaejoong recently returned with a new episode of his YouTube talk show, JaeFriends, and his latest special guests were ATEEZ‘s San, Wooyoung, and Yeosang. (From left:) ATEEZ’s Yeosang, Wooyoung, and San and Kim Jaejoong | uhmg/YouTube Second-generation idol Kim Jaejoong correctly guessed who the guest stars of his 19th JaeFriends episode would be and […]
Jobless Woman Makes Her Office Romance Fantasies Come True
An unemployed woman was able to make her dreams come true despite some major roadblocks. Twitter (X) user Linen Kuramochi (@linenkuramochi) recounted the time she was able to make her fantasies a reality. To be specific, she wanted to experience the popular manga-anime genre shanai renai (“in-company romance”) which depicts co-workers falling in love. Unfortunately, there was […]
NCT DREAM’s Jeno Stopped His Acceptance Speech To Make A Fan’s Wish Come True
As a result of their hard work, NCT DREAM received multiple awards at the 2023 Melon Music Awards. Because they couldn’t do it without their dedicated fans, Jeno stopped in the middle of his acceptance speech to honor a lucky NCTzen. Jeno While Jeno gathered his thoughts to finish his acceptance speech, the camera focused on one […]
BABYMONSTER Come Under Fire For Cultural Appropriation In Their “BATTER UP” Music Video — Twice
One of the biggest issues that have been raised in K-Pop is the topic of cultural appropriation among idols. The definition of cultural appropriation is “The unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of the customs, practices, ideas of one people or society by members of another and typically more dominant people or society.” BABYMONSTER came under fire after two […]
BTS Jimin’s “Fast & Furious” OST Feature Is A Dream Come True For Him
BTS Jimin‘s latest project is a dream come true for the K-Pop idol. Angel Pt.1by Kodak Black, NLE Choppa, Jimin of BTS, JVKE, & Muni Long 2023.05.18.#Angel_Pt1 #FastX #Jimin #지민 pic.twitter.com/2MqrjCz8ZK — BTS_official (@bts_bighit) May 9, 2023 On May 9, a new original song for the upcoming Fast & Furious film Fast X was announced titled “Angel […]
Aespa’s Karina Looks Adorable In Public Without Styling, Fans Come To Her Defense Against Malicious Comments
Recently, aespa‘s Karina has been getting a lot of attention for going blonde for the first time since the group debuted. While she’s known for her long, silky, dark hair, fans think she looks just like a Barbie with the platinum color! Karina (aespa) Many fans do still prefer her with darker hair, but it’s impossible to […]