VCHA‘s KG recently filed a lawsuit against JYP Entertainment. She called the company out for abuse and mistreatment, filing termination with them. Legal Document Exposes Full, Gruesome Details Of Ex-VCHA KG’s Lawsuit Against JYP Entertainment In particular, she called out their restrictions on the members’ diet. According to KG, the members were pressured to maintain […]
Male Idol’s Most Embarrassing Photo Starts K-Pop’s “Airport Runway” Culture
For Korean celebrities, the airport isn’t just a place for departures and arrivals; It’s also a runway where they show off their visuals, outfits, and even brand sponsorships. And Kim Junsu, whose OG K-Pop legend era as TVXQ began way before the “airport runway” culture was a thing, believes he might have been the one who started […]
Hyolyn’s Latest Comeback Sparks Massive Debate About “Stealing Culture” And “Copying” Tyla
Hyolyn recently teased her new track, “Wait.” The energetic beats and twerking dance moves immediately became a hot topic online. The full MV was released on August 12, 2024. HYOLYN(효린) ‘Wait’ MV Teaserhttps://t.co/v2yhDSf2FK 2024.08.12 6PM(KST)I’ve been waiting too long ?#HYOLYN #효린 #Wait #8월12일 #놀러올래 #Waitisland #웨잇 pic.twitter.com/BelNtaq1BC — ?Hyolyn is back⛱️ (@xhyolynx05) August 9, 2024 […]
Overworked Children & Insomnia: Survey Exposes South Korea’s Insane Studying Culture
A recent study conducted by ChildFund Korea has highlighted a concerning trend among South Korean students. The survey — which involved over 10,000 students ranging from elementary to high school levels and was carried out in December 2023 — revealed that a significant number of them are studying for hours well beyond what is considered […]
“Netflix Is Ruining Korean Culture:” Netizens Divided Over New Show
Netizens have mixed feelings about one of Netflix‘s new Korean shows. On February 20, Netflix released Risqué Business: The Netherlands and Germany, starring comedian and television comedy show host Shin Dong Yup and singer and entertainer Sung Si Kyung. Last year, Netflix released versions of Risqué Business in which the two explored the sex cultures […]
Worked To Death: The Dark Side Of Japan’s Work Culture On Employees
Like every country, there’s a dark side to Japan that is seldomly discussed openly. It is “karoshi,” or “death by overwork.” Karoshi reflects a work culture where long hours on the job and unwavering commitment to the company are expected from employees. [Video could not be displayed] Due to this, overtime has become so widespread […]
Japanese Adult Movie Actress Wins Award At “Korea Culture Entertainment Awards,” Sparking Anger
Japanese adult movie actress Ogura Yuna gained many fans for her cutesy face and glamorous body. She recently moved to South Korea to promote as a celebrity personality in the country. Ogura Yuna. | Enuri She first gained the attention of Korean fans through a viral YouTube feature on Tak Jae Hoon’s interview show. Viewers […]
K-Media Experts Agree That “Deokjil” Vlogs Will Continue To Become An Integral Part Of Fandom Culture
In the K-Pop world, the phrase deokjil is seen frequently as it means to be strongly immersed in a specific person or field. The word comes from the Japanese term “Otaku,” indicating someone is obsessed with something. In addition, the development of platforms such as social media and the no-contact culture caused by COVID-19 have […]
“It’s About Loneliness”: Rowoon Spills His Hot Take About Fandom Culture
Former SF9 member Rowoon was recently interviewed by AnOther Magazine, opening up about his career as an idol and actor. Rowoon | AnOther Magazine The interviewer noted that Korean has become increasingly popular to learn, according to the language-learning app Duolingo. Rowoon commented that he felt proud that so many people are appreciating Hangul. This is […]
Tipping Culture Is Coming To Korea And People Aren’t Happy About It
A well-known custom in Korea is the way they handle tipping culture. Servers are able to earn a living wage and tipping can seem as if they don’t earn enough and must rely on charity. Korean Won | iStock London Bagel Museum is a popular cafe in Seoul that recently received backlash online for incorporating […]
NCT’s Winwin And SEVENTEEN’s Wen Junhui Under Fire For Chinese Drama’s Portrayal Of Korean Culture
Korean netizens criticized two Chinese dramas (C-Dramas) featuring prominent K-Pop idols. Wen Junhui | @junhui_moon/Instagram Winwin On August 28, an online post titled “Two Recent Chinese Dramas Featuring K-Idols” went viral. The post, which has been viewed over 48k times (as of this writing) in just over 4 hours, has become a hot issue among […]
Members Of IVE Under Fire After Allegedly Mocking Desi Culture In A Recent Video
New Starship Entertainment girl group IVE quickly cemented themselves to watch out for after making waves with their debut earlier in the month. Yet, the group is under fire after three of its members have been accused of mocking the desi culture in a recent video. The members of IVE | Starship Entertainment On December […]