A K-Pop idol’s birthday gift from his little sister garnered attention on online community boards. | Nate Pann Previously, BOYNEXTDOOR’s Taesan, whose birthday was on August 10, responded to fans’ questions regarding birthday gifts. | Weverse “Fan: Did your little sister wish you a happy birthday? Taesan: She bought me an orangutan doll…” He also […]
Scandalous Actor Comes Up With Nonsense Reason For Cheating On His Wife
On June 13, following a string of scandals, Malaysian actress Bella Astillah and Singaporean actor Aliff Aziz divorced for the second time. The couple previously divorced in 2019 due to Aziz’s alleged infidelity after he was spotted with several women. Astillah and Aziz reconciled and remained married for five more years. Aliff Aziz and Bella Astillah | @iamaliffaziz/Instagram At a press […]
NCT’s Jaemin Comes Under Fire For Recent Post
NCT‘s Jaemin has come under fire for his recent Weverse post. NCT’s Jaemin | @na.jaemin0813/Instagram On August 15, Jaemin shared a photo of himself with the caption “[I’ve] arrived,” as the members have arrived in Japan ahead of various schedules. However, the timing of the post with the Japanese caption has drawn criticism. “Gwangbokjeol” is […]
KISS OF LIFE Belle’s Baffling Past As A YouTuber Comes To Surface
KISS OF LIFE member Belle has gone viral on Korean online communities after her past social media accounts resurfaced, causing a stir among netizens. Belle A netizen dug up an old Instagram account belonging to the singer, where she used to post hilarious memes, and even her own meme-worthy pictures. The username was also as […]
How Do K-Pop Groups React When A Member Comes Out As LGBT+?
Though HOLLAND may be one of the only openly gay K-Pop idols, he’s not the only idol in the entire K-Pop industry who’s a part of the LGBT+ community. A former idol and a former trainee, who both still have connections to famous idols, revealed how a group reacted when one of the members came […]
SM Entertainment Comes Under Fire For Excluding WinWin In WayV’s Comeback
A couple of days ago, SM Entertainment announced that WayV will be making their comeback in June, about 8 months after their last album, On My Youth, came out in November last year. Fans, of course, reacted to the news with excitement, and are relieved that they didn’t have to wait for over another year before they got […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha And &TEAM K’s Reported Timeline Comes Under Scrutiny Amid HYBE’s Denial
Netizens have begun poking holes in a report claiming LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha was dating &TEAM‘s K. LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha (left) and &TEAM’s K (right) | theqoo On April 3, Japanese media outlet Shūkan Bunshun reported that Kazuha was in a relationship with a “Hansome idol who is 186cm tall and 6 years older than her.” […]
Popular Actress Cries After Receiving Compliments About Her Body And Beauty — Comes After Being Body-Shamed
Within the entertainment industry, not just in Korea but worldwide, stars are continuously subjected to strict beauty standards, and that includes the topic of weight. Recently, popular Chinese actress Zhao Lusi gained attention when she cried after receiving compliments about her figure, especially with a past of being body-shamed. Actress Zhao Lusi | @rooosyzh09/Instagram In […]
Second-Generation Idols’ Styling Comes Under Fire For Looking Like “Diapers”
While fashion trends in K-Pop come and go and gain different reactions, one that has always had mixed reactions is outfits resembling “diapers.” In 2011, Girls’ Day got criticism for their “diaper” fashion with the short dresses BLACKPINK Jennie’s outfit had netizens confused as they thought the shorts looked like a “diaper” | @jennierubyjane/Instagram Although […]
The “Single’s Inferno” Heiress Who Comes From One Of Korea’s Richest Families
Single’s Inferno‘s Shin Seul Ki has an elite personal background. During Season 1 of the show, it was revealed that Seul Ki was attending Seoul National University‘s piano department. The school is known as one of the top ones in the nation. Her family background, however, is where things get interesting. | Shin Seul Ki’s Instagram […]
“Single’s Inferno 3” Finally Comes To An End — A Look At All The Final “End Game” Couples
After two successful series, Netflix‘s series Single’s Inferno returned in 2023 for a second series. For many fans, this series has been the most dramatic yet, with some big characters (specifically Lee Gwan Hee) and a whole plethora of controversies because of the “controversial” behavior of some of the contestants. On January 9, the final episode […]
Han Ye Seul Disappears For 9 Months Then Comes Back With An Update With Her Boyfriend
Actress Han Ye Seul has been quiet on Instagram for the past nine months. Recently, she updated fans on how she’s doing—especially how she’s doing with her boyfriend. Han Ye Seul | @han_ye_seul_/Instagram In May 2021, Han Ye Seul made headlines for going public with her boyfriend, Ryu Sung Jae, who is ten years younger […]
Mnet Comes Under Fire For Using Cultural Appropriation As A “Prank” On The “Boys Planet” Contestants
Mnet is in the midst of airing its newest reality show, Boys Planet, where trainees from different countries compete for a chance to debut in a new group. While the company has come under fire for evil editing during the shows, the recent episode came for cultural appropriation. The “Boys Planet” poster | Mnet During the […]
KARA Seungyeon’s Dream Comes True 15 Years Later, And She Couldn’t Be More Proud
As KARA reunites for their fifteenth anniversary Move Again promotions, they stopped by IU’s Palette, where Seungyeon shared a wish from their debut days that finally came true. Seungyeon | @thesy88/Instagram When the members shared a group photo shoot for their fifteenth anniversary, they were shocked by the outpouring of love from fans. Seungyeon remembered […]
JYP Entertainment Comes Under Fire For Alleged Plagiarism In Music Video For NMIXX’s Debut Track “O.O”
JYP Entertainment‘s new girl group NMIXX has officially made its debut, but the reactions have been somewhat mixed, given that JYP Entertainment has come under fire for allegedly plagiarizing other groups in NMIXX’s debut music video “O.O”. | @NMIXX_official/Twitter The music video showcases several different concepts, from strong and powerful… Your browser does not support […]