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 […]
BLACKPINK’s Lisa “Hits Back” At Past Plagiarism Allegations With New Release
BLACKPINK‘s Lisa has “hit back” at previous plagiarism claims ahead of her new release. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram When Lisa first released her video for “ROCKSTAR,” it was hit with plagiarism claims by the director of Travis Scott‘s music video. Travis Scott’s “FE!N” Music Video Director Accuses BLACKPINK’s Lisa Of Plagiarism When these accusations were […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon Seemingly Hits Back At Criticisms And Haters In Latest Post
LE SSERAFIM‘s Chaewon has gained attention after seemingly hitting back at haters with her recent Instagram post. LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon | @_chaechae_1/Instagram One of the discourses in K-Pop has been live vocals, and LE SSERAFIM has been in the midst of the debate, often gaining a lot of criticism for their performances. In the recent […]
Aespa Winter’s Father Allegedly Hits Back At HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk
Amid the publicly brewing tension between HYBE and ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin, aespa Winter‘s latest communication to fans on Bubble has become a hot topic in South Korea. While talking to MYs about how supportive her family is, Winter might’ve let slip a clap back her father aimed at HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk and […]
“Distortion Of Truth” — Min Hee Jin Hits Back At HYBE’s Accusations Of Planned Termination Of NewJeans’ Contracts
Earlier on May 2, 2024, it was reported that ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin had allegedly asked for the rights to terminate NewJeans’ contract unilaterally, without the need to go through HYBE. Reports indicated that she had sent this request to HYBE in early 2024. HYBE’s management used this to infer that Min Hee Jin […]
HYBE Attempts To Directly Contact NewJeans’ Parents, Min Hee Jin Hits Back
New reports from Korean media outlet YTN suggest that HYBE Corporation has been attempting to reach out to the parents of NewJeans members directly. | ADOR YTN also reported that during an exclusive call with the media outlet, Min Hee Jin‘s side expressed displeasure at HYBE’s attempt to contact the members’ parents. YTN revealed that, […]
BoA Hits Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Appearance
The iconic K-Pop diva, BoA, recently clapped back at netizens who criticized her “changed” appearance in recent times. BoA | @boakwon/Instagram A few days ago, BoA’s social media was full of comments calling her unrecognizable under a new dance challenge video she had posted. [Video could not be displayed] But even before that incident, many […]
Popular Fourth-Generation Idol Hits Back At An Influx Of Comments Asking Him To Speak English
Live broadcasts have become the perfect way for idols and fans to interact in real time. Idols speaking Korean can sometimes make it hard for international fans to understand, but many try their best to overcome the language barriers. [Video could not be displayed] | BLACKPINK/Weverse [Video could not be displayed] | BTS/Weverse One idol […]
TvN K-Drama Hits All-Time High Viewer Rating Amid “Terrible Acting” Backlash
TvN’s ongoing K-Drama Marry My Husband is rising in popularity with each new episode. | Rotten Tomatoes The show was highly-anticipated ever since its teasers dropped, thanks to the popularity of the Webtoon it is adapted from. However, the show faced quite a few roadblocks along the way, with controversies related to the lead actress, Park […]
Third-Generation Male Idol Hits Back At Comments That K-Pop Idols “Can’t Get Married”
The topic of dating in K-Pop has always been seen as “taboo,” and idols are very rarely allowed to date, or it has to be done in private without fans knowing. Marriage is even more rare and idols have received major backlash for getting married, even if they are at the age where it’s deemed […]
Korean Soloist Hits Back At Comparisons to aespa’s Giselle
With the increasing amount of artists debuting in the Korean entertainment sphere, it’s not uncommon for them to be compared to their peers — whether for their musical style, stage presence, or even their looks. Recently, a similar comparison has been circulating involving solo singer The Deep and aespa‘s Giselle. | @TheDeep_offical/Twitter The Deep, who has been […]
Only One K-Pop Song Made It To TikTok’s Top Summer Hits Globally
Summer always brings a unique soundtrack, and this year, TikTok has played a huge role in defining which tracks get the limelight. | TikTok Surging to the fourth position on TikTok’s global “Song of the Summer” list is none other than the sensational K-Pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY‘s hit “Cupid.” The world has once again […]
The Tweet From BTS’s Jungkook That’s So Iconic It’s Included In A List Of “Twitter’s Greatest Hits In 16 Years”
The members of BTS have a habit of sending ARMYs into meltdown when they post something on social media, whether it’s Twitter, Weverse, or Instagram. Recently, Jungkook‘s influence was on show when one of his tweets made it onto a list of the most iconic posts since the platform was created. BTS’s Jungkook | @bts_twt/Twitter […]