The latest episode of SNL Korea included a skit replicating HYBE chairman Bang Si Hyuk and influencer Juice Seyeon‘s stateside meet-up caught on YouTube! [Video could not be displayed] | @IamWalKing/YouTube Comedians Lee Su Ji and Kim Kyu Won were introduced as “Meaty Su Ji” and “a photographer oppa.” Throughout the skit, Kim was seen taking photos of […]
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 […]
KATSEYE Blows Up In South Korea, Surprising Fans
KATSEYE officially made their debut on June 28, 2024, with the song “Debut.” The song did not face popularity in the Korean markets, even making a slow creep internationally. With the release of “Touch” and the concurrent drop of their Netflix reality, Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE, the girls began catching the eye of many globally, […]
All We Know About The “New Nth-Room” Telegram-Based Sexual Crimes Taking South Korea By Storm
An incident that has been labeled as “the new nth room” has recently gone viral in South Korea. According to various sources including victims, a set of Telegram rooms with a total of more than 212,000 participants have been exposed. It was revealed that in order to gain access to these rooms, one must submit […]
Kanye West Arrives 70 Minutes Late To His Concert In Korea
On August 23, KST, Kanye West performed at the Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, as a part of his Ye x Ty Dolla $ ign Vultures Listening Experience. Kanye West | Billboard The much-anticipated show was scheduled to start at 8 p.m. However, West didn’t make his entrance until 9:10 p.m., a whopping […]
“Communist Party” Joke Triggers National Security Investigation In South Korea
A picture of a group of Korean individuals under a “Communist Party” banner has set off a national security investigation in South Korea. The image, which was circulated online recently, showed around 20 people, including children, standing under a banner that read “Inaugural Korean Communist Party Family Summer Camp.” The photo spread on Korean online […]
North Korean Soldier Shockingly Defects To South Korea On Foot
A North Korean soldier has unexpectedly defected to South Korea, crossing the border on foot in the early hours of August 20. Photo for illustrative purposes only. | ROKA The defector is a soldier in his 20s, who was reported to have crossed into South Korean territory through Goseong, Gangwon Province — a region near […]
“Weird” Behavior On Dating Apps In Korea Gets Put On Blast
Online dating can be demoralizing, no matter where you’re located, but dating as a foreigner in Korea comes with its own unique set of challenges. Unrelated photo | JTBC On r/Living_in_Korea, a subreddit dedicated to living in South Korea, users shared their experiences with using dating apps. The OP (Original Poster) kicked off the discussion, […]
G-DRAGON Reported To Have Booked Out Venue For 2024 Solo Concert In Korea
OG K-Pop star G-DRAGON is set to make a comeback. According to Korean media outlets, he is currently preparing for a concert in November at the Gocheok Sky Dome, one of the largest venues in South Korea! The Gocheok Sky Dome can accommodate around 16,000 people and is one of the few venues in Seoul […]
Turkey’s Silver Medalist Olympian Goes Viral In Korea
Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikeç met with unprecedented fame at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Yusuf Dikec | @issf_official/Twitter Dikeç is one of those Olympians of this year who went into the game as underdogs and came out as legends. Despite finishing second in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team shooting, he has managed to completely overshadow the […]
South Korea Enraged At Sexual Predator’s Shameless DMs Sent To His 6th Grader Victim
South Koreans are enraged at the news of two men in their 20s getting charged for sexual assault of a 6th-grade girl approached via a chatting app. Picture is for illustrative purposes only. | seoul.co.kr TJB news reported that one of the two men visited the girl’s apartment around 1:50 AM after checking if her […]
South Korea Narrowly Escapes Another Crowd Crush Horror At “Boiler Room World Tour”
The Seoul leg of the “Boiler Room World Tour,” scheduled for July 27, 2024 (KST), from 9 PM to 4 AM, was called off after major concerns for attendee safety were raised. | Boiler Room The “2024 Boiler Room: Seoul” concert drew a huge crowd, thanks to the inclusion of globally renowned Korean DJ Peggy […]
South Korea Gets Introduced As North Korea At The 2024 Paris Olympics
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics witnessed a terrible gaffe as presenters introduced the South Korean delegation as North Korea as they floated down the River Seine. Athletes arriving in boats along the Seine River in Paris | Ricardo Mazalan/AP When the South Korean delegation rode on a boat down the Seine and […]
5+ Common Misconceptions About Korea
If you’re interested in traveling to South Korea or are a fan of Korean entertainment, you’ve likely heard comments from others attempting to advise on your potential travels. Yet, sometimes, the advice can be based on misconceptions or misunderstandings. Here are 5+ common misconceptions about Korea… 1. The Korean healthcare system is really cheap. This […]
Kim Jaejoong Flexes His Exclusive Black Card, Used By Only Top 0.05% In Korea
In the latest episode of KBS 2TV show Stars’ Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant, cast member and K-Pop icon Kim Jaejoong revealed some of the surprising elements of his lifestyle. Kim Jae Joon | KBS During this episode, the singer went shopping for ingredients before his next overseas trip. As the frugal person he is, Jaejoong […]
South Korea Receives Over 40 Trash Balloons Overnight From North Korea…Again
Previously, we had reported about North Korea sending balloons full of animal feces and trash into South Korean territories as a response to anti-North Korean leaflets sent across the border by human rights organizations in South Korea. Workers on June 25 handling waste contained in a balloon flying from North Korea in Seongbuk-gu, northern Seoul […]
Katy Perry’s New “Feminist” Music Video Receives Criticism Backlash In South Korea
Recently, American pop star Katy Perry released a new song, “Woman’s World,” which has created quite a buzz on social media, and South Korea is no exception. The song, a supposed “feminist” anthem, claims to celebrate women’s power. Yet, the track bombed with mainstream audiences and critics alike, as many felt its concept was completely […]
Top 5 Celebrities That Korea Loves The Most As CF Models
One tangible metric of popularity for any celebrity is their dominance in the field of CFs. Recently, a survey conducted by Kiwi Survey revealed which celebrities are the most preferred by the Korean general public as advertisement models. The survey recorded a total of 3482 responses across genders, and the responses are as follows: IU […]
Who’s Right? Hot Debate On Splitting Bills With Non-Drinkers Stirs South Korea
A new hot debate is stirring up South Korea. Netizens are divided when it comes to the topic of splitting bills, particularly when not everyone is drinking alcohol during the meet-up. There is a high social pressure for non-drinkers to contribute the same amount as the ones who ordered drinks. With the prices of soju […]
The TOP 50 Most-Searched Male K-Pop Idols On YouTube In Korea This Year
A few days ago, a user on popular Korean forum Pann Nate shared a look at the data for the most-searched male K-Pop idols on YouTube so far in 2024 in Korea. While there are some names that international fans would probably expect, such as BTS and SEVENTEEN members, there are some names on the list that might […]
The 50 Most-Searched Female K-Pop Idols In Korea On YouTube This Year
A few days ago, a user on popular Korean forum Pann Nate shared a look at the data for the most-searched female K-Pop idols on YouTube so far in 2024 in Korea. While there are some names that international fans would probably expect, such as IVE and NewJeans members, there are some names on the list that might […]
How Hard Is Drug Treatment To Get In Korea? Former Idol Speaks From Experience
Recently, Yoo Ah In‘s court appearances have made headlines as he faces charges of habitual propofol use, illegal prescription and purchase of sleeping pills under another person’s name, cannabis smoking, and evidence tampering. Yoo Ah In Drug use laws in Korea are extremely strict, and some medications legal in other parts of the world can […]
BLACKPINK Allegedly Spotted Filming Something New In Korea
BLACKPINK has allegedly been spotted filming something new in South Korea. Their team had teased the filming through their social media. Youjin Choi, a branding and visual director, posted about an outdoor shoot on a rainy day. Youjin Choi has been known to work with BLACKPINK, often posting about all members on her Instagram. Maeng […]
Former Miss Korea Revealed To Have Married Seven Years Ago In Private
It was belatedly revealed that Geum Nana, a former Miss Korea Jin and university professor, got married seven years ago. Geum Nana attending the Miss Korea pageant in 2002 | tvN Media outlet Tenasia reported that Geum Nana, an assistant professor at Dongguk University, married MDI Leisure Development chairman Yoon Il Jeong in secret seven […]
How A Hilarious “Queen Of Tears” Scene Connects To The Origin Of Korea
On April 28, KST, tvN’s K-Drama Queen of Tears aired its final episode, becoming the highest-rated drama in the network’s history. “Queen of Tears” poster While the show’s ending has drawn mixed reactions, with speculations of a second possible finale, overall, it received popular praise from global viewers. Apart from the stellar cast, the show’s scriptwriting […]
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