ILLIT recently released a brand film for their comeback, I’LL LIKE YOU. The girls talked about each of their dreams in the video. Moka dreamed about being larger than life. Iroha dreamed of being a boxer. Minju experienced sleep paralysis. Wonhee dreamed of freedom atop an eagle. Yunah talked about how she feels better after […]
YG Entertainment Idol Announces He’s Marrying Japanese Model
Jung Jinhyeong, who is best known as a former YG Entertainment trainee, announced his marriage. Jung Jinhyeong (left) Mayu Kitazawa (right) | @Jey.pov/Instagram On September 23, Jung Jinhyeong uploaded a post to his Instagram. In the post, the idol revealed his beautiful bride and wrote that the couple were getting married. Jung Jinhyeong included in […]
Beloved Celebrity Alleged To Be Dating Japanese Model Seemingly Confirms Relationship Rumors
Gold Medalist Oh Sang Uk seemingly confirms he is dating Japanese model Haruka Todoya. Oh Sang Uk (left) and Haruka Todoya (right) On the September 2 episode of Same Beds Different Dreams, Oh Sang Uk was asked about his ideal type. The fencing athlete who is currently caught up in dating rumors with Japanese model […]
Popular Korean Actor Reportedly Begin Dating Japanese Woman
Popular actors Choi Daniel and Lee Hyun Jin will reportedly begin dating Japanese women. Choi Daniel Lee Hyun Jin On August 19, it was reported that actors Choi Daniel and Lee Hyun Jin will join TV personality Austin Kang on a dating show titled Dating Before Marriage (translated title from 혼전연애). According to reports, the […]
Japanese Olympic Team Kicks Out Top Athlete For Smoking And Drinking
Japan’s Olympic gymnastics team is now down one member. On July 19, it was reported that Shoko Miyata, described as the country’s top gymnast, was removed from the team heading to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. According to the Japan Gymnastics Association (JGA), Miyata was sent home from an Olympic prep camp in Monaco […]
Popular Japanese Show Hit With Fierce Backlash For Hitting An NCT WISH Member
An online community post sparked outrage from fans as a popular Japanese show host was seen hitting NCT WISH’s Sakuya. | SM The post revealed that the host hit the member because the timing of his hand motions were off. [Video could not be displayed] | 재팬방 Netizens were shocked at the treatment he received, […]
IVE’s Wonyoung Surprises Netizens With New Japanese Makeup Style
IVE Wonyoung‘s beauty is reaching new levels in her latest Instagram posts. | @for_everyoung10/Instagram | @for_everyoung10/Instagram From her small face to model-like body proportions, she shows off her unreal visuals that look like she came out of a webtoon. | @for_everyoung10/Instagram | @for_everyoung10/Instagram With her bold blush, fans became interested in her new look. | […]
LE SSERAFIM Faces Allegations Of Peddling “Japanese Propaganda”
Amidst the ongoing feud between HYBE and ADOR’s CEO Min Hee Jin, multiple HYBE groups have been subjected to public scrutiny and criticism. LE SSERAFIM is no exception. LE SSERAFIM | @le_sserafim/Instagram Recently, a netizen’s re-analysis of LE SSERAFIM’s music video for “Burn the Bridge” has gained significant attention in online spaces after it made […]
The Latest Japanese Delicacy—Rice Balls Made With The Armpit Sweat Of Cute Girls
Japan is oftentimes the home of the craziest inventions! The one that is currently going viral online is onigiri (rice balls) made from the sweat of “cute girls.” It is a local delicacy that is typically formed into a triangle shape using the palm of one’s hand. [Video could not be displayed] This time around, […]
Japanese Group’s Live Vocals At Coachella Go Viral In Korea Amid LE SSERAFIM Comparisons
Following both of their Coachella 2024 performances, the members of LE SSERAFIM have been the targets of criticism from netizens. LE SSERAFIM | Source Music The group’s first-weekend performance left many unsatisfied with their live vocals as netizens picked apart every part of their stages. This, unfortunately, grew to more than comments about their singing […]
Japanese Woman Becomes A “Part-Time Girlfriend,” Gets Shock Of A Lifetime With New Client
A Japanese woman became a part-time girlfriend…and quickly regretted it. An unnamed 23-year old from Japan landed a job at a real estate firm when she was fresh out of college. Though it was a prestigious position, she found the starting salary too low. This put her in a difficult position as she needed pocket […]
Korean Netizens Are Quick To Defend ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon And Jake For Taking A Photo With A Japanese Sex Worker
ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon and Jake were recently seen attending an event for Tiffany & Co in Japan. At the event, they were photographed with a Japanese lady, whom which the public soon identified as a famous hostess and cabaret club owner. | Wikitree While some expressed their discomfort at seeing the boys with a sex worker, […]
Salary Difference Between Top Korean And Japanese Actors Sparks Heated Debate
Recently, a community post went viral in Korea in which the OP (original poster) compared the fee received by a top Korean actor against that of his Japanese counterparts. The discussion was sparked, in particular, after a report stated that Kim Soo Hyun, often considered the highest-paid K-Drama actor, received ₩300 million KRW (about $ […]
Japanese Rockstar Bamboozles The Internet With Confusing Plastic Surgery Results
Plastic surgery is commonplace in the entertainment world, but some stars’ procedures are, well, unique, to say the least. Last year, J-Rock star MiA, best known as the guitarist of the Japanese rock band Mejibray, shocked netizens by revealing his unusual body modifications on Instagram. MiA | @mia_0917_/Instagram He posted a selfie that showed his nipples covered […]
The Attractive Japanese Boxer Who Looks Like A Mix Of Park Bo Gum And SF9’s Dawon
With the spread of social media and the internet, people worldwide are introduced to so many different cultures. Without it, K-Pop might not have had the platform to spread worldwide. The internet has proved useful again as netizens discovered a Japanese boxer with stunning good looks that resembles actor Park Bo Gum. Park Bo Gum […]
5 Times Japanese Media Exposed K-Pop Idols’ Private Lives
“K-Pop” and the South Korean news outlet Dispatch go hand in hand when it comes to breaking news and dating announcements. Japanese media, however, has also been known to spill the tea on what is (supposedly) happening in K-Pop stars’ private lives. 1. LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha and &TEAM K’s Alleged Relationship At the beginning of April 2024, […]
Japanese Media’s New Evidence Of LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha And &TEAM K’s Alleged Relationship Sparks Outcry
Japanese media outlet Shūkan Bunshun is facing backlash. K | Sports World Kazuha | Money Today On April 4, Japanese’s media outlet Shūkan Bunshun released more alleged evidence of LE SSERAFIM‘s Kazuha and &TEAM K‘s relationship in their membership page. The outlet had teased more photos in their initial article accusing the idols of dating. […]
Japanese Woman Makes A Frightening Discovery After Returning Home From Work
A monster isn’t hiding under your bed…or is it? Photo unrelated to this story, used for illustrative purposes only. | sleepandcognition.org A woman in Hokkaido, Japan, got the fright of a lifetime after a long workday. The woman, who is in her twenties, returned home around 7 PM on February 28 and found an uninvited […]
Meet The Stunning Japanese Beauty Influencer With Idol-Like Visuals
Emerging Japanese beauty influencer and vlogger Saki Saito started her YouTube channel only four years ago and continues to gain followers on her various social media platforms. Not only is she a talented influencer, but she also has an impressive business background. From her first video introducing herself to followers until now, she has gained […]
Japanese Man Performed Painful Plastic Surgery On Himself For Sinister Reason
A Japanese man made headlines after performing plastic surgery on himself. Tatsuya Ichihashi is a criminal who was responsible for the murder and rape of 22-year old English teacher Lindsay Ann Hawker. She was found dead in March 2007 in a bathtub filled with sand and composite soil on the balcony of Ichihashi’s apartment in […]
The Japanese Athletes Who Were Put On A Special Flight Because Of “Unusual” Safety Concerns
Several athletes from Japan were given special attention due to their weight. Last October, a group of 27 sumo wrestlers were planning to travel from Tokyo and Osaka to Amami Ōshima to attend the Special National Sports Festival. Getting there would require either a 25 hour drive or a two hour plane ride. Though athletes […]
The 10-Year Old Japanese Girl Who “Revolutionized” A Medical Product That Everyone Uses
A 10-year old Japanese girl has done more than most people will do in their lives. Kotone Ugamochi is an elementary school student from the Ibaraki Prefecture. She won third place at the 2022 World Youth Invention Exhibition where she showed off her viral project. Kotone Ugamochi | Asahi It was a re-design of a […]
“Marry My Husband” Isn’t Even Over Yet A Japanese Version Is Already In Discussions
Popular K-Drama Marry My Husband is currently in discussions for a Japanese remake version. According to an exclusive report from JTBC, Marry My Husband will be getting a Japanese remake version and discussions are already underway for the production of the remake. In response to JTBC’s report, Studio Dragon, the production company behind Marry My […]
Meet The Rising Japanese Model Who Is Stealing The Hearts Of Netizens
A handsome Japanese model and actor is going viral among K-Pop fans after netizens debated which idols he resembled, but this rising star has the visuals, fanbase, and popularity to stand on his own. Gennosuke | @gennosuke_0809/Instagram Japanese model Gennosuke was born on August 9, 1998, in Okinawa, Japan. He made his acting debut in 2021, […]
The Japanese Influencer Who Went Viral For Being BTS Jungkook’s Lookalike
BTS‘s lovable maknae Jungkook is known for his incredible vocal and dance talents and his handsome visuals. BTS’s Jungkook | Mnet Jungkook has had quite a few lookalikes in recent years, from fellow idols to the wife of actor Shim Hyung Tak to people online who have gained a following after netizens noted their uncanny resemblance. […]