BLACKPINK‘s Jisoo will reportedly be starring in a new project with actor Seo In Guk. Seo In Guk Jisoo | Dailian On September 10, it was reported that the BLACKPINK icon will be starring alongside Seo In Guk in the upcoming K-Drama, Boyfriend Monthly (translated title from 월간남친). According to reports, the K-Drama revolves around […]
LE SSERAFIM’s “Crazy” Nose Dives To Shockingly Low Sales Sparking Concerns Fans Have Abandoned Them
LE SSERAFIM‘s shocking album sales are sparking concerns that fans have abandoned them. LE SSERAFIM | Pinterest On September 3, a post titled “LE SSERAFIM ‘Crazy’ Fourth-Day Sales Concludes” went viral. The post has since been viewed almost 50K times. In the post, a netizen uploads the sales number for the group’s most recent efforts, […]
“Nation’s Younger Sister” Actress Sparks Concerns With Tearful Post
Netizens are concerned for Moon Geun Young. On August 15, Moon Geun Young uploaded a post to her Instagram. In the post, Moon Geun Young uploads three photos of herself with tears in her eyes. The actress captioned the post stating “Hello.” @aka_moons/Instagram @aka_moons/Instagram @aka_moons/Instagram Netizens responded to the post, with my expressing their concerns. […]
BTS’s Jimin Triggers Concerns Over Frequent Injuries And Sickness On Disney+ Show “Are You Sure?!”
BTS‘s Jungkook and Jimin‘s new Disney+ travel reality show Are You Sure?! premiered recently. According to a press release, the show follows the two BTS members ahead of their military enlistment as they travel to “New York state, USA; Jeju Island, South Korea; and Sapporo, Japan.” Today, a new episode was released featuring V! NOT […]
Beloved Group Continues Activities Despite Over Half The Group Being Injured Or On Hiatus, Sparking Concerns
In 2020, the survival show Road To Kingdom was launched. Road To Kingdom gave seven boy groups a chance to make it to the follow-up show Kingdom and exposed them to a wider audience. | Mnet In June 2024, it was announced that Road To Kingdom would return with major changes and feature a new set […]
16-Year-Old Idol’s Alleged Veneers Spark Major Concerns
One of the most divisive “trends” in K-Pop is veneers, but it seems like more and more idols are having the procedure done to improve the image of their teeth. 16-year-old TripleS‘s Hayeon has sparked concerns after allegedly getting veneers. TripleS’s Hayeon | @triplescosmos/Twitter Hayeon has always gained attention for her adorable bunny teeth. Recently, […]
Fans Send Trucks To HYBE To Call Out Concerns Over ENHYPEN’s Jungwon
ENHYPEN is currently in the midst of promoting their latest comeback, “XO (Only If You Say Yes).” While the boys are hard at work, fans have also taken it upon themselves to organize trucks containing various messages, sending them to the HYBE building. A group of fans have sent messages that voiced concerns for Jungwon’s […]
TXT’s Soobin Reassures Fans Following Concerns Regarding His Health
TXT is soon embarking on the U.S. leg of their TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR <ACT : PROMISE> after it kicked off on May 3rd in Seoul. Yet, MOAs have concerns about leader Soobin‘s condition after he appeared visibly unwell during the Seoul concerts. He was spotted collapsing on stage multiple times. I’m so fucking scared […]
LE SSERAFIM Sakura’s Airport Sighting Concerns Fans Amid Mixed Reactions To Her Absence From Recent Event
On April 27, 2024 (KST), it was announced via LE SSERAFIM‘s Japanese website that member Sakura would not be attending the “3rd Mini Album ‘EASY’ Serial Number Online Event” due to “poor (health) condition.” LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura | @39saku_chan/Instagram The event, scheduled for April 27 as well, was then held as a four-member event amid the event […]
U.S. Quadruples Visa Fees For International Artists, Sparking Concerns About K-Pop Tours
On April 1, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) instituted a huge increase to the cost of a visa for foreign artists in the country that could have a major impact on the K-Pop touring industry. IVE | Live Nation Before this date, the cost for an artist from outside of the U.S. […]
Malicious Rumors Around Singer Park Bo Ram’s Passing Raise Serious Concerns
The singer Park Bo Ram passed away unexpectedly at the age of 30 on April 11, KST. While the industry and her fans mourn this loss, concerns about fake news surrounding her demise have raised concerns. Park Bo Ram | Hankyoreh According to police, the singer was found unconscious in the bathroom while drinking at […]
The Japanese Athletes Who Were Put On A Special Flight Because Of “Unusual” Safety Concerns
Several athletes from Japan were given special attention due to their weight. Last October, a group of 27 sumo wrestlers were planning to travel from Tokyo and Osaka to Amami Ōshima to attend the Special National Sports Festival. Getting there would require either a 25 hour drive or a two hour plane ride. Though athletes […]
IVE’s Ahn Yujin Concerns And Awes Netizens With Her “Too Short” Airport Outfit
IVE‘s Ahn Yujin left many netizens concerned and in awe over her recent airport look. IVE’s Ahn Yujin | @_yujin_an/Instagram In January 2023, Yujin was named as an ambassador for Fendi, cementing her status as a style icon. She has stunned in numerous Fendi looks, proving exactly why she was appointed. | Fendi | Esquire […]
A TikToker’s Challenge To Meet A Fourth-Generation Idol Sparks Safety Concerns
K-Pop companies are known for their strict security, and many idols have shared their stories about it, including SEVENTEEN‘s Jeonghan voiced his “frustrations” with the complex security system at HYBE. We’re really strict about security. You need to take off your mask and check your body temperature and recognize your face to open the door. […]
Chart-Topping Singer Sparks Concerns After Crying In Bizarre Livestream
Singer MEENOI is raising concerns after she cried in a livestream. MEENOI | @meenoie/Instagram In the early hours of February 5, MEENOI held a livestream. The chart-topping singer shocked fans when she started tearing up. @meenoie/Instagram I’m not sure if I will be able to say this without crying, but I believe I can. I […]
Korean YouTuber Clones Her Deceased Dog, Raising Concerns
A South Korean vlogger recently sparked controversy with her YouTube video titled “My Dog Is Back,” where she is “reunited” with her pet through cloning. The YouTuber with her pet dog | @TicotheSamoyed/YouTube The YouTuber’s dog, Tico, passed away in 2022 in an accident. So, they contacted a pet cloning laboratory to clone her. In […]
BLACKPINK’s Return To Korea Sparks Concerns Amongst Netizens
BLACKPINK recently made history with a trip to London. Along with attending a special banquet at Buckingham Palace, the members received honorary MBEs and were the first K-Pop acts to do so. Your browser does not support video. Your browser does not support video. | @royalfamily/Twitter The members of BLACKPINK at Buckingham Palace | @royalfamily/Twitter […]
ITZY’s Lia To Take A Hiatus Due To Health Concerns
ITZY‘s Lia will be taking a hiatus due to health concerns. In a statement released by JYP Entertainment, they have announced Lia will be absent from ITZY’s comeback preparations and world tour in January due to health concerns. Hello, this is JYP Entertainment. We would like to inform you about Lia’s health status and future […]
LOONA’s Chuu Addresses Fans’ Concerns That She May Have An Eating Disorder
LOONA‘s Chuu reassured fans and their concerns for the idol after her latest appearance on a variety show program where she confessed she didn’t have the healthiest relationship with food. Chuu | @chuuo3o/Instagram On October 6, the idol posted on her Instagram, stating that she didn’t have an eating disorder. Chuu reassured her fans | […]
Weverse Live Has Now Uploaded Artists’ Old V LIVEs And Fans Are Voicing Their Concerns About The Change
After HYBE acquired V LIVE, Weverse announced that the app would gradually integrate V LIVE’s features starting on July 18. Until the end of 2022, V LIVE users would be able to continue to use the app; after 2022, they would have to use Weverse’s interface, including Weverse Live. We’re Starting a New Verse – WeverseEnjoy […]
Producer Ryan Tedder’s Comments About BLACKPINK’s “Born Pink” Raises Concerns About YG Entertainment’s Decision Making Process
After BLACKPINK released their song “Pink Venom,” fans worldwide haven’t been able to contain their excitement for the release of the group’s first album in over two years, called “Born Pink.” With the release of concept pictures, BLINKs have been getting more and more excited about the release of the album, raising anticipation on what […]
HYBE Trainee Leo Announces He’s Leaving Trainee A, Raising Concerns About The Wellbeing And Protection Of Idols
In the past, it might take a K-Pop group to debut for netizens to interact with idols. Now, it has become more common for groups to gain attention even before debuting. One of those is HYBE‘s upcoming group Trainee A. One member that always caught the attention of netizens was member Leo. Australian-born Leo moved to […]
Netizens Raise Concerns Over NewJeans’ CEO Min Heejin’s Past Management Of Underaged Idols
Netizens are raising concerns over ADOR CEO Min Heejin‘s past management of underaged idols and over allegedly drawing inspiration from magazine spreads of a young Brooke Shields, who is known to have been abused and exploited as a child actress. Min Heejin | @min.hee.jin/Instagram ADOR, a company under HYBE, recently received criticism for debuting minors in […]
Feel Ghood Music’s Tiger JK Personally Addresses Fans’ Concerns For BIBI After Alarming Instagram Live
Rapper and Feel Ghood Music founder and CEO Tiger JK has responded to fans’ concerns for BIBI. BIBI (left) and Tiger JK (right). Solo singer-songwriter BIBI recently held a couple of live broadcasts, one of which caused concern for her fans. BIBI | @nakedbibi/Instagram BIBI is beloved, especially due to her no-filter personality. Yet, she recently […]
#ApologizeToSunoo Trends After Concerns Raised For ENHYPEN’s Alleged Body-Shaming Of Sunoo Again
The world of K-Pop is known for its strict standards and expectations regarding K-Pop idols. In particular, the topic of weight and looking a certain way is a topic of debate amongst netizens. Recently, ENHYPEN has come under fire after a recent broadcast raised concerns about comments aimed toward member Sunoo on the topic of his weight. […]