It looks like Elon Musk manifested Kim Ye Ji‘s actress debut! Shooter Kim Ye Ji | @k_yeji92/Instagram After going mega-viral for her “main character energy” and becoming the most viral star from the 2024 Paris Olympics, South Korean shooter Kim Ye Ji has landed multiple photoshoots, TV appearances, and now, even a chance to debut as an actress. “Brought […]
Korean TikToker’s Viral Video Triggers Heated Debate Over “Yellow Fever”
Online content creator IamfromKorea (@iam.from.korea on TikTok) is known for his street interviews, during which he often asks foreigners their opinions about South Korea. In one of his recent videos, he approached two Black women and asked them for their unpopular opinions about Korea. Instantly, one responded, “Korean men are overhyped,” to which her friend […]
Foreigner’s Critique Of Korean Men Compared To BTS’s Jimin Sparks Intense Debate
Online content creator IamfromKorea (@iam.from.korea on TikTok) is known for his street interviews, during which he often asks foreigners their opinions about South Korea. In a recent video, he asked two women, “What is your biggest L that you had in Korea?” To his and the internet’s shock, one responded, “When I came to Korea, […]
Korean Netizens Shocked At Unexpected Artist’s Name On The “30th Dream Concert” Lineup
Recently, the 30th Dream Concert lineup was released online, causing a stir among netizens. While looking at the lineup, many netizens were taken aback as they saw a certain artist’s name. | @NCT__Indonesia/X Turns out it was former SECHS KIES member Kang Sung Hoon. Many were curious as to why he was a part of the […]
KATSEYE Yoonchae’s Professionalism Praised Amid Korean Debut Stage Mishap
KATSEYE, formed through the HYBE x GEFFEN survival show The Debut: Dream Academy, has officially made their succesful Korean music show debut on Mnet‘s M!Countdown, marking their first event in South Korean promotions. KATSEYE performed their hit songs “Debut” and “Touch,” stunning the crowd with not just their dance skills but impressive live vocals. They […]
“Bridgerton” Makes Change To Female Lead Role To Reflect Actress’ Korean Heritage
Previously, it was announced that Korean Australian actress Yerin Ha has been cast as the female lead in Season 4 of Shondaland and Netflix‘s hit period drama series Bridgerton. The rising actress is confirmed to portray the love interest of Benedict Bridgerton (played by Luke Thompson). Yerin Ha has been cast as Sophie Beckett in ‘BRIDGERTON’ […]
Korean Public Weighs In On NewJeans’ Guerilla Livestream
On September 11, 2024, NewJeans surprised everyone by launching an unexpected livestream on a newly created YouTube channel that was not linked to their official company account. Before starting the stream, the members clarified that Min Hee Jin had not requested this initiative. They explained that they organized it independently because they had messages they […]
Korean Man Finds Bullets In His Bulgogi Made With US Costco Beef
On July 19th, 2024, a Korean man in his 50s, identified as a pseudonym of Kim Seung Chan in an exclusive report from Hankyoreh, found a hard foreign object in the bulgogi he cooked with the beef he purchased at the Costco Yangpyeong, the very first Costco location in Asia. Costco Yangpyeong | @rolo_ggo/Naver Blog […]
Korean Grandmother Attempts To Murder Her Teenage Grandson
A grandmother in her 70s has been arrested in Daegu after allegedly attacking her teenage grandson with a weapon and then attempting to harm herself. Authorities are currently investigating the case. Photo for illustrative reasons only. | Shutterstock The tragic incident took place at around noon on September 3 in an apartment in Dalseo District, […]
Korean Woman Dies After Being Hit By An Electric Scooter
A tragic accident in Goyang has resulted in the death of a woman in her 60s after she was hit by an electric scooter ridden by two high school girls. The accident occurred on June 8 in Ilsan Lake Park, where the woman and her husband were taking a walk. Ilsan Lake Park | Wikipedia […]
Fireworks Go Haywire, Injuring 17 People At South Korean Music Festival
During a music festival on September 6, 2024, held in Jecheon City, fireworks went awry, injuring 17 people in the audience. The 20th Jecheon International Music and Film Festival was held that day, with fireworks released to celebrate the event. The fireworks fell towards the audience instead, leading to a man in his 40s and […]
The Infamous Dating Rumor That Wreaked Havoc On The Korean Entertainment Industry
The Korean entertainment industry has had its fair share of dating controversies, but one particularly salacious rumor implicated three celebrities and launched a police investigation. Na Hoon A at his 2008 press conference | Kim Seong Ryong/Korea JoongAng Daily Legendary singer Na Hoon A, nicknamed the “Emperor of Trot,” took drastic measures at a press conference […]
“Super Cute” Korean Artist’s TV Station Arrival Goes Viral, But There’s A Plot Twist
A video capturing a Korean artist arriving at KBS has gone viral after being posted on Threads. The original poster wrote, Oh my God…he’s super cute…he must be a dongsaeng. I heard he’s a new trainee at JYP Entertainment…so handsome…(I stan NMIXX and ITZY) – Original poster However, when you watch the video for a […]
7 Scandals That Have Rocked The Korean Entertainment Industry In 2024
Multiple controversies within the Korean entertainment industry have made headlines this year. Here are 7 of them. 1. Former NCT Member Taeil’s Sex Crime On August 28, NCT’s agency, SM Entertainment, announced that Taeil had been removed from the group due to being under investigation for an unspecified sex crime. Police have stated that Taeil […]
Korean Suspect In Child Porn Investigation Falls Off Balcony To His Death
A man in his 30s, who was under investigation for child sexual exploitation, fell to his death from the 8th-floor balcony of an apartment in Paju, Gyeonggi Province. Photo for illustrative purposes only. | Shutterstock The incident occurred late in the evening— around 11 PM on August 31 — according to reports from the Gyeonggi […]
“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 […]
Korean Star Does The Impossible And Makes EXO’s Chanyeol Look Tiny
EXO‘s Chanyeol has always been known as one of the tallest idols in the K-Pop industry, with his striking looks and impressive height often making headlines. | @weareoneEXO/X (formerly known as Twitter) Standing at approximately 6 feet (1.85 meters), Chanyeol’s towering presence has frequently drawn attention, whether he’s on stage, among his fellow idols, or […]
Korean Show’s “Racist” Editing Of A Black Man Sparks International Outrage — The Truth Behind The Viral Clip
Through the years, as Korean media has expanded its global audience, viewers from diverse backgrounds have been able to watch content from the country. At times, however, Hallyu content has been criticized for controversial content, both intentional and not. This includes offensive depictions of other nationalities and races. Popular Korean Webtoon Introduces A Sudden, Extremely […]
Popular Korean Actor Sends A Direct Text Message To A Fan While In The Military
Huh Mimi, a national female Judoka, has become a successful fangirl. | News1 On August 29, she met with the media at the Mungyeong Indoor Gymnasium. Although it’s a bit hard because my schedule is tight, I am so happy right now. If I hadn’t won the medal, I would most likely still be at […]
Frustrated Korean Singer Dropped His Pants On Live TV
How far would you go to prove a rumor false? One singer was willing to flash the media to stop them from reporting on what he has–or doesn’t have–in his pants. Na Hoon A | SBS Legendary singer Na Hoon A, nicknamed the “Emperor of Trot,” rose to fame in the 1970s and has remained […]
Aespa’s Karina Becomes Prada Global Ambassador — Here’s The Full List Of Korean Celebrities
Luxury brand Prada just name aespa‘s Karina as the newest global ambassador. Karina (aespa) | Prada With her chic and classy aura, she joins a list of Korean celebrity global ambassadors who also embody the designer brand’s image. | Prada There are various actors and actresses, including Song Kang… | ELLE …and Kim Tae Ri. […]
Notorious YouTuber’s Channel Turned Battleground Between The Internet vs. Korean Men Amid Deepfake Chatroom Scandal
A notorious “wrecker” YouTube channel has found itself at the center of the clash between Korean men and the internet amid the shocking Telegram-based digital sex crimes that shook the nation. YouTuber PPKKa | @PPKKa/YouTube PPKKa, a far-right YouTuber with 1.19M followers—whose channel thrives on anti-feminist propaganda-like “tea” content, uploaded a video talking about the […]
North Korean Athletes’ Punishment For Viral “2024 Olympics” Moment Sparks Public Outrage
North Korean athletes were part of one of the most iconic moments at the 2024 Olympics in Paris — and they are reportedly facing punishment for it now. While all Olympic participants were given the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition, the North Korean athletes were excluded due to UN sanctions against their country over […]
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 […]
5 Korean Celebrities Who Risked It All With Their Controversial Marriages
What are you willing to risk for love? For these five Korean celebrities, it was their careers in the entertainment business. These five faced fierce backlash when they announced their plans to tie the knot with their “controversial” partners. HyunA In July 2024, an exclusive report from YTN announced that HyunA and former HIGHLIGHT member Yong […]
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