There has always been a discussion about the issue of pay between genders in the Korean entertainment industry. Pay Discrepancies Between Male And Female Actors Making Headlines In Light Of Kim Soo Hyun’s Massive Salary A recent article that spoke about the costs of K-Dramas compared to the profits spoke about the cost reductions happening […]
Rookie Boy Group’s Cover of (G)I-DLE’s “Queencard” Triggers Huge Criticism
A rookie boy group’s cover of (G)I-DLE‘s song “Queencard” has sparked major criticism. (G)I-DLE | @G_I_DLE/X In 2023, (G)I-DLE released their hit song “Queencard.” [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] CUBE Entertainment‘s newest group NOWADAYS made an appearance at 2024 KCON in Germany. NOWADAYS | @CUBE_NOWADAYS/X During their performance, they did a […]
Huge Amount Of Revenue K-Pop Idols Could Lose Because Of AI
Technology is always advancing, and it’s the same in K-Pop, but it has caused some concerns. Recently, the popularity of AI-generated song covers has exploded, with covers garnering thousands of views because of the AI-generated voices of each of the artists seeming like they really did the covers themselves. K-Pop idols are extremely aware of […]
Kim Jaejoong’s Group SAY MY NAME’s Huge Age Gap Sparks Major Criticism
Kim Jaejoong is set to debut his new girl group called SAY MY NAME. Kim Jaejoong | @jj_1986_jj/Instagram All of the seven members have now been released, but there are some concerns regarding the members’ ages. The youngest is Seungjoo who seems to be born in 2010, which is very young even by K-Pop standards. […]
South Korea Scrambles To Close Huge Loophole In Regulation Amid Nationwide Deepfake Chatroom Scandal
Following the shocking discoveries of Telegram-based “humiliation rooms” and deepfake porn, South Korean politicians are rushing to battle the repeating “Nth Room-like” digital sex crimes. All We Know About The “New Nth-Room” Telegram-Based Sexual Crimes Taking South Korea By Storm On August 27, 2024 (KST), representative Han Jeong Ae of the Democratic Party of Korea introduced a […]
39-Year-Old Idol’s Sexy Performance At “WATERBOMB 2024 Singapore” Makes Huge Waves
As the summer continues, the wet and fun WATERBOMB Festival does as well. This year, WATERBOMB has gone to more locations than ever, with numerous countries getting their own event. This year, WATERBOMB hit Singapore, hosting numerous artists across two days of the festival. | WATERBOMB Included in the line-up was 2NE1‘s Sandara Park, who is no stranger […]
Soyul’s Daughter Jam Jam Shocks With Huge Growth
Soyul and Moon Hee Jun’s daughter once won the hearts of everyone with her adorableness in Return Of Superman. Years later, she has grown into a young lady. Now, the star is a whopping 7 years old! Fans were surprised to see how she looks like now in 2024. | theqoo She seems to have […]
Man Calling TXT Members “Sissies” Causes A Huge Controversy
A now-deleted post of a man calling the TXT members “sissies” has gone viral, leading to a huge controversy. Post by @yi.923_ View on Threads While the original post was eventually deleted, netizens had already taken screenshots and reposted the message. This mom [later found out to be the dad] has no respect? – Netizen […]
Lawyer Who Exposed Tzuyang’s Past Faces Huge Backlash For A Now-Deleted News Article
Most recently, the identity of the person who shared YouTuber Tzuyang’s history with Gujeyeok has been revealed. | YouTube It was reported that Tzuyang’s ex-boyfriend’s legal representative A contacted Gujeyeok while working for B. According to the voice recording, A contacted Gujeyeok in February, revealing they had information regarding Tzuyang’s past. Lawyer Choi Woo Seok | theqoo It […]
Third-Generation Idol’s Reasons For Not Promoting On Music Shows Reveals The Huge Costs For The Performances
Music shows are a staple part of K-Pop. When a group or artist makes a comeback, they will most likely perform it on one or more of the weekly shows. BTS’s music promotions for “M Countdown” in 2022 | Mnet BLACKPINK’s “Shut Down” promotions on “Inkigayo” | @sbskpop/Twitter SEVENTEEN’s “Inkigayo” performance photo for “MAESTRO” | […]
TXT’s Yeonjun Makes A Huge Donation To Support First Responders
TXT member Yeonjun recently made headlines for his generous donation to support firefighters. Yeonjun | Sports Seoul On May 2, KST, the Hallym Burn Foundation revealed that Yeonjun donated ₩50.0 million KRW (about $ 36,600 USD) to strengthen and support firefighters. The money will help them with medical and nursing expenses and the ‘Firefighter Trauma 119 Program.’ […]
“Shameless” Idol Fansite Causes A Huge Stir
A post by an idol’s fansite on X (formerly known as Twitter) has caused a stir across multiple social media platforms. 240413 Seven 工作人員實在是不好意思嘍?#니콜라스 #ニコラス #王奕翔#앤팀 #andTEAM #NICHOLAS pic.twitter.com/1iTmCLJhXh — cozy. (@020709_) April 13, 2024 At first glance, the original post was seemingly innocent and standard for a typical idol fansite. The posted clip features […]
Kim Soo Hyun’s Huge Age Gap With Rumored Girlfriend Kim Sae Ron Becomes A Hot Topic After Surprising Photo Resurfaces
Actor Kim Soo Hyun‘s age gap with now rumored girlfriend Kim Sae Ron has become a hot topic. Recently, an intimate photo posted by actress Kim Sae Ron of herself and Kim Soo Hyun fueled relationship rumors. Kim Soo Hyun is currently appearing in the popular drama “Queen Of Tears,” while Kim Sae Ron has […]
Netizens Point Out The Huge Sign A Popular Entertainment Company Is “Close To Bankruptcy”
While everyone knows the “Big 4” companies — SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, HYBE, and YG Entertainment — this does not mean no other companies have made a name for themselves in the industry. For example, Cube Entertainment has debuted groups like BTOB and (G)I-DLE, among many others. (G)I-DLE | Cube Entertainment One such company is […]
BABYMONSTER’s Upcoming Album Details Are Released With A Huge Surprise — Netizens Are Furious About One Thing
BABYMONSTER is set to make their first comeback with seven members after the return of Ahyeon. The teaser for BABYMONSTER’s first mini album | @YGBABYMONSTER_/Instagram Ahead of the album’s release in April, YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun Suk posted a video teasing the tracks that fans could expect. [Video could not be displayed] Along with […]
GOT7’s Yugyeom Cements His “Social Butterfly” Status After A Huge List Of Celebrities Are Spotted At His Album Listening Party
GOT7‘s Yugyeom has shocked netizens with a star-studded guest list for his album listening party! GOT7’s Yugyeom | @yugyeom/Instagram On February 20, Yugyeom held his listening party for the album Trust Me and made sure to share special moments with fans. In particular, on Instagram, Yugyeom posted some adorable photo booth snaps, and of course, […]
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Makes A Huge Announcement About Her Future — A New Start As A CEO
BLACKPINK‘s Lisa has finally announced her next step after leaving YG Entertainment. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram Although Lisa has been quiet on her path following the members’ choice to leave the company for individual schedules, Lisa has been booked with shows, covers, and collaborations with big brands. | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram On February […]
BLACKPINK’s Jennie Accidentally Drops A Huge Spoiler On Instagram In Now-Deleted Story
When BLACKPINK‘s Jennie declared 2024 to be her year, she meant it! Jennie (BLACKPINK) | @jennierubyjane/Instagram Big things are coming this year, according to her now-deleted Instagram story. Your browser does not support video. Sharing a note from a studio session, fans dug a little deeper. | @jennierubyjane/Instagram After taking a closer look, the fine […]
South Korea Sees Huge Spike In Digital Sex Crimes In 2023
According to an anti-digital sex crime organization in South Korea, over 240,000 illegally produced and distributed sexual photos and videos were deleted in 2023 alone. The figure is almost eight times higher than last year. Image used for illustrative purposes only | The Korea Times Data from the Digital Sex Crime Victims Support Center, affiliated […]
BLACKPINK’s Renewal News Has A Huge Impact On YG Entertainment’s Financial Status
Recent news of BLACKPINK‘s group contract renewal has showcased the members’ influence after a huge change in YG Entertainment‘s stocks. The members of BLACKPINK | @sbskpop/Twitter Since debuting, BLACKPINK’s fame and popularity has grown, making them one of the biggest K-Pop groups in the world. Your browser does not support video. Your browser does not […]
Netizens Show Concern About The Huge Age Gap Between An Upcoming Romance Drama’s Male And Female Leads
On August 25, the casting for the upcoming drama Cinderella At 2AM was announced. Cinderella at 2AM is adapted from the webtoon of the same name and is about a woman who discovers her lover’s family is wealthy. The woman receives money in exchange for breaking up with him, but he continues to pursue her. As with […]
Which Girl Group Is TWICE’s Tzuyu A Huge Fan Of?
During TWICE‘s Jeongyeon‘s sit-down with ESQUIRE Korea magazine, she shared a funny memory about Tzuyu that proved she was a major fan of a senior girl group. Tzuyu and Jeongyeon. | JYPnation/Naver When the magazine asked Jeongyeon for her a recent moment that left her laughing the hardest, she thought of the youngest member. She […]
GOT7’s Jackson Wang Plans On Getting Married In The Next Few Years But Has One Huge Obstacle
GOT7‘s Jackson Wang was recently in Thailand for the opening of his Magic Man world tour, where he performed 3 nights of concerts in Bangkok. GOT7’s Jackson Wang | @JacksonWang852/Twitter | @JacksonWang852/Twitter During his time in the country, Jackson participated in a special interview with the popular WOODY FM radio show. He discussed various topics in front of […]
Tom Holland Is Officially ARMY—He Just Revealed He’s A Huge BTS Fan
We can officially add Spider-Man to BTS‘s A-list of super successful and famous ARMYs! Tom Holland For years, we’ve been hoping that Spider-Man actor Tom Holland would reveal himself to be a fan of BTS. In fact, in 2019, an ARMY got him to rock a headband of V‘s BT21 character TATA during a meet-and-greet. […]