On March 21, it was revealed that the court accepted ADOR’s injunction for NJZ (NewJeans) regarding their activities. NJZ (NewJeans) The court ruled that NJZ (NewJeans), which has an exclusive contract dispute with ADOR, should not engage in independent activities. Last November, NewJeans promoted their activities after claiming that their contracts were terminated due to the violation of […]
Too Young? Aged-Up Actor Earns Mixed Reactions For His New K-Drama Role
Some fans are having trouble suspending their disbelief for My Dearest Nemesis, a K-Drama that will air on February 17. New teaser photos have cast doubts about the male lead, played by actor Choi Hyun Wook. Moon Ga Young (top) and Choi Hyun Wook (bottom) in “My Dearest Nemesis” My Dearest Nemesis is about the leader […]
Girls’ Generation YoonA’s Outfit Earns Mixed Reactions At Valentino Fashion Show
Girls’ Generation YoonA’s outfit for Paris Fashion Week has sparked divided reactions. Girls’ Generation’s YoonA | @yoona__lim/Instagram YoonA recently went to Paris to attend a show as the ambassador for Valentino. On January 29, YoonA attended the Haute Show for Valentino in Paris. As expected, the idol exuded beauty and grace in a ruffle skirt and […]
Survival Show Mentor Calls Out “Unfair” System After Final Winners Announced, Earns Mixed Reactions
Over the last few months, the survival show Universe League has aired, showing the process of debuting a new boy group. The program featured a sports-like system where teams would be formed through drafts, and members traded. | SBS The show’s finale took place on January 24, and the winning team, along with the two highest-scoring […]
Song Hye Kyo’s “Dark Nuns” Earns Box Office Dominance Despite Mixed Reviews
Released during the competitive Lunar New Year holiday season, the film has dominated the box office since its debut on January 24. It has since drawn 588,501 viewers over its opening weekend and surpassed 600,000 cumulative viewers within three days. | Dispatch The movie’s success isn’t limited to South Korea. In Indonesia, Dark Nuns broke […]
BLACKPINK’s Rosé Earns Guinness World Record Never Achieved Before In K-Pop
BLACKPINK‘s Rosé has wowed fans with her success once again after earning a new Guinness World Records achievement never seen before in K-Pop, making her a five-time world record holder! | @roses_are_rosie/Instagram This week, Guinness World Records announced that Rosé is now the first K-Pop artist to reach number one on the Apple Music Top 100 Global […]
DearALICE’s Music Show Debut Earns Widely Mixed Reactions
In 2023, SM Entertainment and MOON&BACK launched a reality show to debut a British boy group under the K-Pop system. On August 1, the five members of dearALICE were introduced. dearALICE | BBC Reactions have varied, with Korean netizens showing interest in the upcoming boy group. SM Entertainment’s Upcoming British Boy Band Stokes Anticipation From […]
BLACKPINK Lisa’s “Hard Launching” Of Alleged Boyfriend Frédéric Arnault Earns Mixed Reactions
On September 28, BLACKPINK‘s Lisa performed at the Global Citizens Festival as one of the festival’s top-billed performers. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram The idol put on an amazing show, including the debut of a brand-new song titled “Moonlit Floor.” The track seems to sample “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None The Richer and will be officially released on […]
BTS’s Jungkook Earns Massive Praise For Supporting NewJeans While HYBE Faces Intense Backlash
On September 14 (KST), BTS‘s Jungkook shared two Instagram posts through his dog Bam’s account, @bowwow_bam, which many believe were subtle messages of support for the members of NewJeans. | SBS Inkigayo The girl group is currently caught in a dispute involving HYBE and Min Hee Jin (the former CEO of their label ADOR). While […]
3rd Generation Idol Earns Massive Praise After Her Unexpected Look Change
Oh My Girl’s Mimi is going viral among Korean netizens for her “perfect” styling this week — a 180-degree switch from recent comments criticizing her unique look. | @mimmiiiya/Instagram Oh My Girl recently made their long-awaited group comeback with “Classified,” and fans are lauding the new release for throwing back to vibes from the group’s early […]
NMIXX’s Crazy Vocal Performance Earns Them Viral Praise Yet Again
NMIXX continue to wow netizens with their vocal prowess, and it doesn’t seem like they will ever stop. | JYP Entertainment The girl group’s recent vocal challenge during their guest appearance on the popular variety show K-Star Next Door has gained attention due to their unbelievable performance. They absolutely nailed it! | JYP Entertainment The task was […]
NMIXX’s New Release “See That?” Earns Explosive Reactions
NMIXX has once again captivated fans with the release of their latest title track, “See That?” from their third mini-album Fe3O4: STICK OUT. | JYP Entertainment The group — known for their unique musical style — has already sparked intense reactions online, with netizens buzzing about the song’s innovative sound and the members’ standout performances. […]
ASTRO Cha Eunwoo’s Recent Photoshoot Earns Mixed Reactions
As a celebrity, ASTRO‘s Cha Eunwoo is the full package. In addition to being a talented performer and actor, the idol is very handsome, often attracting attention for his gorgeous visuals. ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo | @eunwo.o_c/Instagram | Fantagio | Fantagio As a result, the idol has appeared on the covers of many magazines, each impressing […]
Bang Si Hyuk Earns Over A Million Dollars Per Month During 2024 First Half
Bang Si Hyuk, HYBE‘s founder and chairman, reportedly earned nearly ₩10.0 billion KRW (about $ 7.41 million USD) in the first half of 2024! HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk | @hitmanb72/Instagram Bang earned a total of ₩9.80 billion KRW (about $ 7.26 million USD) as his semi-annual compensation. On August 15, KST, HYBE published its financial report, in […]
Popular Third-Gen Idol Claims She Earns More As A YouTuber
Former AOA member Choa recently made a shocking revelation about her earnings as a YouTube creator. Choa Choa recently appeared in a video on Ji Seok Jin’s YouTube channel, where she talked about the hardships and hate she faced after leaving AOA. Even though she wanted to start something of her own after AOA, it […]
ENHYPEN’s Video With KATSEYE Earns Mixed Reactions
In late July, KCON LA 2024 took place, with many groups gracing the stage over the festival’s three days. | KCON USA Like any event where many idols attend, fans were excited to see any possible interactions between their favorite groups. This includes dance challenge videos where groups will do each others’ dances. ENHYPEN, one […]
Girls’ Generation YoonA’s “Bra Dress” Earns Mixed Reactions At The “3rd Blue Dragon Series Award” Red Carpet
Girls’ Generation YoonA‘s recent red carpet look has earned mixed reactions. Girl’s Generation’s YoonA | SM Entertainment In addition to being a talented idol, YoonA is also an actress and often MCs or announces at events, likely due to her popularity and experience. Fans have come to expect nothing but the best from the gorgeous idol regarding […]
Aespa’s “Armaggedon” Music Video Earns Explosive Reactions From Korean Netizens
Aespa just released their first-ever studio album and accompanying music video for the title track, “Armaggedon,” and the reactions from everyone have been explosive. | SMTOWN/YouTube Fans claim the music video is nothing short of a masterpiece, and netizens seem inclined to agree. Many viewers were awestruck by the sheer quality and scale of the […]
BIGBANG G-Dragon’s NewJeans-Related Post Earns Mixed Reactions, Confusion
BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon has caused a stir again with a post on social media. G-Dragon On April 19, G-Dragon posted a photo to his Instagram story featuring a cat holding a plush. The star actively updates his story, so this initially did not seem unusual. However, upon closer examination, a netizen pointed out that the photo […]
BABYMONSTER’s Bodyguard “Protects” Maknae Chiquita With Split Second Decision, Earns Praise
BABYMONSTER‘s bodyguard is going viral among fans for his quick-thinking actions. On On April 13, 2024, the YG Entertainment girl group held their first offline fansign in Suwon. The girls met their fans in person, talking to each one while signing their albums and talking to them on stage. At one point, maknae (youngest member) […]
TXT’s Yeonjun Apologizes After “Deja Vu” Live Encore On “M!Countdown” Earns Criticism
Recently, TXT returned with “Deja Vu” and have since been promoting the track. This includes attending music shows like M! Countdown, where the group won their second award for the track up against HYBE labelmates ILLIT. (left to right) ILLIT and TXT. | Mnet Like many music show wins, TXT participated in the customary live encore following […]
ILLIT’s Second Live Encore Earns Dramatically Mixed Reactions
The newest HYBE girl group, ILLIT, has already seen chart-topping success, leading to some music show wins. Last week, the group earned their first-ever win on The Show and won again during the second week of April, up against KISS OF LIFE and NOWADAYS. | The Show Like most music show wins, ILLIT participated in […]
NCT’s Jaemin Earns Praise For His “Cut” After Bulking Up
For the past couple of weeks, NCT DREAM has been busy promoting their latest album, DREAM()SCAPE, and its respective title track “Smoothie”. Though the song wasn’t to everyone’s taste, as it was quite a bit different than the majority of the group’s music, it has still performed well for NCT DREAM, and the members look just as […]
BABYMONSTER’s Track Sampler For “BABYMONS7ER” Earns Renewed Criticism For Their Music
Leading up to the release of BABYMONSTER‘s first mini-album, BABYMONS7ER, which is set to come out on April 1, the group has shared a track sampler for the seven songs on the album. The tracklist includes previously-released songs “BATTER UP” and “Stuck in the Middle” (both seven-member versions) as well as four new songs (intro “MONSTERS”, title […]
ATEEZ’s “Captain” Hongjoong Earns Nothing But Praise For His Compassionate Leadership Behavior At The Chaotic “2024 HMAs”
The 2024 Hanteo Music Awards held on February 18 is likely going to go down as one of the most chaotic, bizarre, and disastrous music shows in K-Pop history. From fans assaulting each other to a fansite master being knocked unconscious to various bodily fluids making a mess at the event, stories from this year’s HMAs sound […]