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 […]
K-Pop Idol With 4th Most Songwriting Credits Hints At How Much He Earns
DAY6‘s Young K recently guested on the MBC‘s Radio Star where he joked around, showed off his singing skills, and answered interview questions. DAY6’s Young K Regarding the latter, he talked about having the fourth most songwriting credits among K-Pop idols. Besides being a composer and lyricist for his own group, he also successfully writes […]
HyunA’s Latest Social Media Activity Earns Her Harsh Criticism
In January 2024, a photo posted by HyunA and Yong Jun Hyung became a hot topic, seemingly announcing the pair’s relationship. HyunA (left) and Yong Jun Hyung (right) Jun Hyung all but confirmed this in a post to fans, admitting it must have been a shock to find out. After the initial post, both parties […]
5th Gen Idol Earns Attention For Resembling Two Fellow K-Pop Artists
Fantiago Entertainment, home of K-Pop groups Weki Meki and ASTRO, debuted their newest idol group, LUN8, in June 2023. The eight-member boy group is the company’s first new idol group in six years, and they’re already earning attention for their talent and handsome visuals. LUN8 at the “2023 Asia Artist Awards” | @LUN8_official/Twitter One of […]
Former SM Entertainment Artist Earns More At His New Job Than His 25 Years Of Music Career
A former SM Entertainment artist recently revealed that his earnings as a popular musician could not match up to the money he now makes after a drastic career shift. Brian Joo | NewDaily The singer in question is Brian from the popular duo Fly To The Sky. He and the other member, Hwanhee, debuted as K-Pop idols […]
Bang Si Hyuk Earns Respect For Putting BTS’s Mental Health Before Success
HYBE is one of the biggest entertainment companies in the K-Pop industry because founder Bang Si Hyuk takes a different approach to managing the company’s artists. One that earned him praise from viewers of BTS‘s documentary BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star. BTS and Bang Si Hyuk (center). | Hong Jang Hyun/TIME In one of the scenes, […]
Chinese Live Streamer Earns $14 Million USD A Week Promoting Products For Just 3 Seconds Each
A Chinese live streamer is earning millions despite her unusual work style. Zheng Xiang Xiang is only one of many influencers in China who make a living by selling things online. But while most influencers go in depth about the products on hand—usually giving in-depth descriptions and replying to live comments—Zheng does the opposite. Each […]
Former B.A.P’s Bang Yongguk Earns Praise After Calling For Prayer Break At Malaysia Concert
Former B.A.P. member Bang Yongguk won the internet’s heart after his considerate actions during his recent concert in Malaysia. Bang Yongguk performing in Malaysia | @bangstergram/Instagram On July 20 (local time), the rapper performed at Kuala Lampur’s Shantanand Auditorium as part of his ongoing Colors Of Bang Yongguk tour. A fan-taken video from the concert revealed that he […]