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 […]
K-Pop Group’s Cover Is Going Viral Amid Selena Gomez Criticism For Role In Controversial Movie “Emilia Perez”
An old song from the K-Pop group Super Junior is going viral amid Selena Gomez‘s criticism in the controversial show Emilia Perez. Super Junior | @SJOfficial/X Emilia Perez has been riddled with controversies regarding the cast’s personal lives and also being “offensive” to Mexicans for many reasons. Emilia Perez: A Disgusting Movie (and Cast) – A Thread […]
EXO Kai’s Cover Of KISS OF LIFE’s “Igloo” Hit With Heavily Divided Reactions
EXO‘s Kai is hit with criticism for a dance cover during a recent live broadcast, and netizens have defended the idol. EXO’s Kai | @weareoneEXO/X On February 11, Kai made his first public appearance after his military discharge, doing a live broadcast for fans. EXO’s Kai Makes First Public Appearance After Being Discharged From Military […]
Rookie Boy Group’s Cover of (G)I-DLE’s “Queencard” Triggers Huge Criticism
A rookie boy group’s cover of (G)I-DLE‘s song “Queencard” has sparked major criticism. (G)I-DLE | @G_I_DLE/X In 2023, (G)I-DLE released their hit song “Queencard.” [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] CUBE Entertainment‘s newest group NOWADAYS made an appearance at 2024 KCON in Germany. NOWADAYS | @CUBE_NOWADAYS/X During their performance, they did a […]
BLACKPINK Jennie’s Cover Shoot Photographer Receives Scathing Criticism
BLACKPINK’s Jennie is the face on the covers of Harper’s BAZAAR US’s latest issue. Keeping Jennie’s solo era in focus, the cover shoot showcased the idol’s many charms, her visuals shining through in each concept. However, there was mixed chatter about her outfits and overall stylistic choices. Zoë Ghertner, the photographer who clicked Jennie for the […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Yunjin Surprises Dance Cover Group After Running Into Them By Coincidence
LE SSERAFIM is currently in New York. They have been hitting major landmarks such as Barnes & Noble for a fan sign… they look so pretty?? pic.twitter.com/0TYqTIJL4h — le sserafim pics (@sserapics) September 9, 2024 …as well as the NBA headquarters. @ nba NBA “CRAZY” about you! @ le_sserafim at NBA HQ in NYC! #LE_SSERAFIMxNBA […]
Dance Prodigy Na Haeun Is All Grown Up With Her First Dance Cover Since Leaving SM Entertainment
Na Haeun is a person that all K-Pop stans know. From a young age, the talented dancer has showcased her skills in K-Pop covers and also danced with some of the biggest groups. [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] After showcasing her talent, many netizens weren’t […]
NewJeans’ Hanni Responds To SEVENTEEN Woozi’s “How Sweet” Cover And Him Using Her Signature Catchphrase
SEVENTEEN‘s Woozi recently danced to NewJeans‘ “How Sweet” during 2024’s CARATLAND. 240727 seventeen tiktok update #우지 woozi dancing how sweet by newjeans! pic.twitter.com/SNNG4aXnYo — ? (@woozimedia) July 27, 2024 He pulled off the dance perfectly, gaining the nickname of “NewJeans’ Hoonni,” a wordplay on his real name Ji Hoon, with Hanni‘s name. Woozi also seemed […]
SEVENTEEN’s Woozi Delights With His Live Dance Cover Of NewJeans’ “How Sweet”
On July 23, SEVENTEEN held the first day of their 8th fan meeting, SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND, at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. The event was full of fun and entertaining moments for the members and their fans to share, including performances, games, and other interactive activities. [17’S] 세븐틴 in ?? 캐럿랜드? 캐럿들을 우리 ZIP으로 초대했어요?WELCOME […]
Suzy Fans At War With LE SSERAFIM Fans Over Kazuha’s Recent MissA Cover
At their latest fan meeting, “FEARNADA 2024 S/S – SEOUL,” LE SSERAFIM members wowed their fans, FEARNOTs, with their takes on some of K-Pop’s hottest performances. LE SSERAFIM | @le_sserafim/X Eunchae‘s version of EXO‘s “Growl” and Sakura‘s version of RIIZE‘s “Get A Guitar” both received a tremendous amount of love… ?으르렁 by #HONGEUNCHAE ? @ FEARNADA ▪️ https://t.co/XJBm3H7c9k▪️ […]
SHINee’s Taemin Draws Mixed Reactions For Promoting An AI “Cover” Of Himself Singing Taeyeon’s “All About You”
The topic of AI is a touchy one, especially when it comes to artistry such as the K-Pop industry. It has become increasingly common for fans to make AI versions of K-Pop songs so that they sound like they’re sung by different artists, which some people enjoy and others despise. It’s a huge discussion to […]
UNIS’ Filipina-Line And 13-Year-Old Maknae Cover The Most Viral P-Pop Song In The Philippines
Universe Ticket girl group UNIS has just treated Filipino fans to the best surprise! On April 5, the group featured on YouTube channel 1theK Originals, where they showed off their versatility by covering popular songs from around the globe. UNIS The cover that most excited Filipinos, however, was UNIS’ rendition of P-Pop girl group BINI‘s […]
Netizens Weigh In On AI K-Pop Cover Debate With Scathing Opinions
The fast-paced popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) powered programs among the masses has raised flags about its ethics, as most uses of AI infringe upon the intellectual property (IP) rights of artists. AI-generated art, be it images or songs, scrapes the internet for already existing artworks made by real artists and mashes them up to […]
Red Velvet Wendy’s Unexpected Apology To Fans After A Live Cover “Fail”
Recently, Red Velvet’s Wendy, widely recognized as a powerhouse vocalist by fans and professionals alike, unexpectedly faced criticism for her vocals during a recent live performance. Wendy | @todayis_wendy/Instagram Wendy turned 30 on February 21 and celebrated the occasion with ReVeluvs (Red Velvet’s fanbase) through a concert, 2024 B-day PARTY – WENDY [HAPPY WENDY DAY]. […]
NewJeans’ Haerin Gains Attention For Her Unexpected Styling For An Upcoming Magazine Cover
NewJeans‘ Haerin has become a hot topic with her unconventional styling on the cover of W Korea. NewJeans’ Haerin | @newjeans_official/Instagram Although Haerin is young, she has already showcased her huge influence since debuting in 2022. In particular, the idol has appeared on the cover of some of the biggest fashion magazines, including Vogue and ELLE. Each time, […]
Lee Hyori “Annoyed” By ITZY Yuna’s Iconic “U-Go-Girl” Cover
In the latest episode of The Seasons: Red Carpet with Lee Hyori, ITZY‘s four members appeared as guests and performed Lee Hyori‘s greatest hits! While talking about the performance, as well as Yuna‘s iconic “U Go Girl” performance for the 2022 KBS Song Festival—which went mega-viral for the idol’s incredible stage presence and gorgeous shape… …Lee Hyori joked […]
Original “Love Is Gone” Artist Reacts To ASTRO Cha Eunwoo’s Cover For Moonbin
ASTRO‘s Cha Eunwoo (also known as Cha Eun Woo) celebrated Moonbin‘s birthday with a special song cover. Moonbin (left) and Cha Eunwoo (right) | @ASTRO_staff/X Moonbin was born on January 26, 1998, and tragically passed away on April 19, 2023. His spirit lives on as his loved ones remember him, continuing to celebrate his birthday. […]
Korean Netizens React To TXT Yeonjun’s Viral “Guilty” Cover
In a stunning display of talent, TXT‘s Yeonjun captivated audiences with a surprise cover of SHINee Taemin‘s “Guilty” during the 38th Golden Disc Awards. This performance quickly went viral, garnering immense attention from fans and netizens alike and catapulting Yeonjun into the spotlight. Yeonjun — member of the popular K-Pop group TXT — known for his […]
3+ Surprise Cover Performances At The “38th Golden Disc Awards”
The 38th Golden Disc Awards, a stellar night celebrating the pinnacle of K-Pop music, outdid itself with an array of stunning performances. However, the highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the surprise cover performances by some of the industry’s most prominent artists. From TXT‘s Yeonjun to the rising stars of ZEROBASEONE, the night was a […]
Russian Musician Caught Morphing His Face With Red Velvet Joy’s Album Cover For His Own Music
A Russian musician called Yurii was recently called out for plagiarizing Red Velvet‘s Joy. What was unexpected was how he had used AI or Photoshop to superimpose his likeness on Joy’s image. The images were from Joy’s solo, “HELLO.” The images were posted to his Spotify account. Yurii’s album cover. | @timeslipped_/Twitter Not only did […]
Female Soloist Calls Out Hate Comments Over Her “Sexual” Album Cover
A Korean soloist recently blasted people leaving hate comments over her album art on her Twitter, and fans couldn’t love the energy more. The Deep | @thedeep/Instagram Park Yoo Jin, better known by her stage name, The Deep, recently took to Twitter to voice her frustration over comments that criticized the cover of her new EP, […]
Stray Kids Bang Chan’s Sister Hannah Bahng Goes Viral For Explicit Cover Of BTS Jungkook’s “Seven”
The Bahng family is filled with talent! Stray Kids‘ Bang Chan‘s younger sister, Hannah Bahng, has grown a following of her own. She boasts 4.5M followers on TikTok, over one million on her YouTube channel, and over two million on her Instagram. Hannah Bahng made her music debut this year with “perfect blues,” although she shared […]
Where Is She Now? MAXIM Korea’s 80kg (176 lb) Cover Model Is Hotter Than Ever
MAXIM is a magazine brand that features gorgeous and sexy women on its pages. While the now-international brand began in the United Kingdom, it has expanded to over 20 other countries, including Korea. Single’s Inferno’s Kang So Yeon | MAXIM Korea While some covers are of celebrities, a majority are non-celebs who are either extremely beautiful […]
For The First Time In History, A Female Idol Is Gracing The Cover Of Esquire Korea
K-Pop stars are no strangers to breaking boundaries and setting new standards, and the latest breakthrough is one for the fashion history books. For the very first time in the storied legacy of Esquire Korea, a female idol is gracing its cover. And it’s not just any idol. Esquire Korea’s August cover was BTS’s J-Hope. The […]
TXT’s Yeonjun Joins A Dance Crew’s “Sugar Rush Ride” Cover, And They Found Out Through Twitter
TXT began their second world tour, ACT : SWEET MIRAGE, at the end of March, taking their new show from Korea to Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, and now the U.S. (From left:) TXT’s Hueningkai, Taehyun, Beomgyu, Yeonjun, and Soobin | @txt_bighit/Twitter The group’s first U.S. show on their new tour was in Charlotte, North Carolina, and […]