Recently, G-Dragon teamed up with the digital auction platform JOOPITER, founded by Pharrell Williams, for an auction of personal items used or collected by him. G-Dragon The auction, titled Nothing but A G Thang: The Art & Archive of G-Dragon, offered various fashion pieces, contemporary art, and memorabilia that G-Dragon had collected over the years. […]
“It Hurts”: EaJ Gets Real About Erasure From DAY6 And His Regrets
Soloist eaJ (also known as DAY6‘s Jae) recently guested on the Zach Sang Show to promote his upcoming EP When The Rain Stops. The last time eaJ guested on the show, he was introduced as a member of DAY6. So, Zach Sang inquired about eaJ’s feelings since departing the group, including his regrets. 👤 I […]
Famous Singer Tearfully Announces Her Retirement From The Stage
A beloved singer shocked fans with a major announcement at her concert. Vivian Chow | Vivian Chow/Facebook 56-year-old Cantopop singer and actress Vivian Chow rose to fame in the 1990s and has remained popular in Hong Kong ever since. In addition to Cantopop, she has also released Mandopop, J-Pop, and Gospel music. | Vivian Chow/Facebook […]
Local Government Removes Ad Featuring LGBTQ+ Couple From Gangnam Billboard
Recently, a giant-screen ad for a queer dating app was removed by the local government merely four days after being put up. The ad, which featured same-sex couples kissing and expressing affection, was set up along the streets of Nonhyeon-dong in Gangnam on August 26. According to reports, the advertisement contract called for it to […]
Here Are All The Winners From “2024 The Fact Music Awards” Day Two
The second day of the 2024 The Fact Music Awards took place on September 8 at Kyocera Dome in Osaka — recognizing key figures in the industry who contributed to the global rise of K-pop. The winners were determined through a mix of chart rankings, fan votes, and judge selections. Here are all the artists […]
Here Are All The Winners From “2024 The Fact Music Awards” Day One
Day one of the 2024 The Fact Music Awards was held at Kyocera Dome on September 7 in Osaka, Japan — honoring this year’s star contributors to the Hallyu wave. Awarded based on a combination of chart data, judges’ picks, and fan voting scores, here are all the winners from The Fact Music Award‘s first […]
Former Female Idol Goes From Normal College Student Back To Celebrity Life Within Days
Former Weki Meki member Doyeon has gained attention after going from a normal college life to a celebrity life within days. Doyeon | @lafilledhiver_/Instagram After the sad news that Weki Meki would be disbanding and the members left Fantagio, many wondered what the future of the group would be. While some pursue solo careers or […]
“Sweet Home” Actress’s Bikini Shows Complete Transformation From “Muscle Mommy” Era
Sweet Home actress Lee Si Young became Korea’s hottest female lead with her incredible transformation for the Netflix K-Drama. Actress Lee Si Young in “Sweet Home.” | Netflix After three seasons though, including the final one that premiered in July 2024, it seems her respectable “muscle mommy” era has come to an end… Actress Lee Si […]
Telegram Deletes And Apologizes For Deepfake Porn—But Koreans Are Far From Impressed
Amid the deeply concerning scandal over deepfake porn—impacting both non-celebrities and celebrities alike, Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) received an email from Telegram‘s East Asia representative apologizing for the “illicit content on the platform.” 200+ Female Idols Found In Deepfake Porn, Netizens Disgusted On September 3, 2024 (KST), South Korean news outlets reported that Telegram had […]
Security Team’s “Evil And Cruel” Way Of Stopping Fans From Pushing Gains Massive Attention
A security team’s unique way of stopping fans from pushing during a concert has netizens buzzing about how “evil and cruel” it is while agreeing on its effectiveness. TXT Macau concert poster | KLOOK On August 30 and 31, TXT brought their world tour ACT: PROMISE to Macau. TXT Macau seating plan | KLOOK The […]
How Chorong Saved Apink From Falling Victim To The Infamous “Seven-Year Curse”
Many K-Pop groups have fallen victim to the “7 Year Curse”, as many groups disband when their contracts expire during their 7th year of being a group. Not many groups have been able to beat this infamous curse, but one K-Pop group had complete faith in their leader and decided to renew their contracts with […]
The Man Girls’ Generation’s Yoona Would Accept A Date And Kiss From In Under A Second
Although dating and relationships are some of the more sensitive and taboo subjects in K-Pop, more and more idols are being more open about it. Some are even using the topic in games to have fun with their members, but it is mainly confined to the more experienced idols. One group that has had their […]
“The Glory” In California Exposed: Korean American Community Shaken By Gruesome Details From Alleged Bullying Victim
An alleged victim of school bullying, as gruesome as the kind portrayed in the Netflix K-Drama The Glory, has shared multiple posts calling out the bullies via a US-based online community for Korean Americans. “The Glory” | Netflix The posts, originally on MissyUSA and now spreading across Korea-based online communities like Nate Pann and theqoo as […]
How BTS’s Jin And Kim Seokjin Are Different — From Jin Himself
On June 13, 2013, the lives of seven boys from South Korea changed forever. Kim Seokjin, Min Yoongi, Jung Hoseok, Kim Namjoon, Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung, and Jeon Jungkook became Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook of BTS. In Episode 3 of Break The Silence, Jin opened up about living life as both Kim Seokjin and Jin of BTS, and what impact it has had on his friendships. “I […]
BTS’s Suga Facing Further Fallout From DUI Scandal As Lucrative Ambassadorship Reportedly Under Threat
This article is part of our coverage of BTS Suga’s DUI Case. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Samsung is reportedly considering dropping BTS as ambassadors due to Suga‘s DUI scandal. Suga On August 28, the Korea Herald reported that a Samsung insider revealed that Samsung may decided to change its […]
Controversial “Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE” Star Hits Back At Backlash From Netflix Docuseries
On August 21, Netflix premiered the anticipated docuseries Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE. It follows the formation of the K-Pop-trained HYBE and Geffen Records international girl group KATSEYE ahead of the survival show The Debut: Dream Academy. KATSEYE Yet, the docuseries has been met with mixed reactions since Manon was introduced. Many fans jumped to her defense, claiming […]
Former FIFTY FIFTY Members File Lawsuit Demanding 300 Million Won From ATTRAKT’s CEO
Three ex-members of FIFTY FIFTY have taken legal action against the CEO of their former agency, ATTRAKT. Saena, Sio, and Aran have filed a civil lawsuit seeking no less than ₩300 million KRW (about $ 226,000 USD) in settlement fees from CEO Jeon Hong Jun. | Massive E&C The legal dispute began last year when […]
Mixed-Race YouTuber Couple Endure Racist Comments From Old Korean Woman
YouTubers Joy (Korean) and Chan (British) recently shared the discrimination they faced at a tteokbokki stall. Upon the couple entering saying “hello,” the old woman running the stall said nothing. [Video could not be displayed] When Joy asked a question about the food portion, the woman responded by swearing. What kind of b**** asks this […]
TWICE Nayeon’s Luxurious Outfit That Was Actually Made From A Beach Towel
TWICE’s Nayeon made TWICE history when she became the first member of the group to debut as a soloist. She released her album IM NAYEON with the title track “POP,” and it wasn’t surprising to know that netizens worldwide were obsessed with the song (and still are!). TWICE’s Nayeon with her new album | @JYPETWICE/Twitter […]
“Running Man” Went From Kicking Out Members, To Cancelling The Show, To Going Back To Normal — All In A Week
Running Man had once announced that it would shut down permanently in February 2017. SBS made the initial decision after Kim Jong Kook and Song Ji Hyo were removed from the show without notice, and a massive amount of viewers expressed their anger with the controversial decision. After it was revealed that Kim Jong Kook and Song Ji […]
Neither The COVID Pandemic Nor The Military Could Prevent Park Bo Gum And BTS’s V From Seeing Each Other
Back in 2016, BTS’s V appeared on one of the first episodes of the reality series Celebrity Bromance with actor Kim Min Jae. During the video, the two chatted about everything and anything, including V’s friendship with Park Bo Gum. In the episode, V revealed that Park Bo Gum is someone that he contacts all the […]
Using Eco Bags And Walking Home From Work — Top K-Drama Actress Shares Her Baffling Lifestyle
After the record-breaking success of her last K-Drama Queen of Tears, Kim Ji Won has reached her new career peak in terms of popularity. Though the actress embodied the character of a rich heiress on the show as if it was her alter ego, Kim Ji Won’s real lifestyle is shockingly opposite. Kim Ji Won […]
Students From Yet Another Middle School Caught Creating And Spreading Explicit Photos Of Their Classmates
Another case of middle school students using AI and deepfake technology to create and distribute inappropriate images of their peers has come to light. This time, the incident occurred in Hadong County, Gyeongnam, following a similar situation in Busan. The case involves five students from a local middle school who allegedly used deepfake technology to […]
Beloved Couple From Popular Dating Reality Show Announce Surprise Wedding
Fans of the popular reality dating show I Am Solo were delighted to learn that Hyunsook and Sangcheol (nicknames from the show), a cherished couple from the show’s 17th season, have officially tied the knot. | Herald Pop The couple — who first met on the SBS Plus-ENA show — celebrated their wedding on August […]
Idol-Actor Goes From Crushing On An Older Woman To Falling For Her Daughter
While watching Romance in the House, some longtime K-Drama fans noticed a tiny, entertaining detail. | JTBC Romance in the House, which began airing on August 10, is about a man who abandons his family after going bankrupt and divorcing his wife. 14 years later, he returns as a multi-millionaire, but he can’t buy his way […]
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