Jeong Soon Ju, a 38-year-old South Korean announcer, has recently been in the spotlight not just for her anchoring skills but for her remarkable post-pregnancy transformation. Jeong has successfully shed 18 kilograms since the birth of her child in late 2021, a feat that has netizens talking. Jeong post childbirth. | @apricotyeon/Instagram Earlier today, through […]
Halloween Festivities Cancelled Ahead Of Itaewon Tragedy Anniversary, Korean Netizens Divided
As the first anniversary of the tragic Halloween crowd disaster in Itaewon approaches, South Korea sees a notable shift in the celebration of Halloween this year. The usually vibrant festivities have been toned down or canceled altogether, reflecting the somber mood enveloping the nation. Itaewon tragedy memorial. | Yonhap Traditionally, amusement parks have capitalized on […]
The Worst Part About Being A Celeb, According To A Popular Korean Comedian
Comedian Jeong Jun Ha, whose rise to fame came from Infinite Challenge, is now one of the better-known comedians in Korea. And while no celeb would turn down the amount of love and attention that fans give, Jeong said there’s a price to be paid for living a high-profile life. Comedian Jeong Jun Ha | YAMUJIN […]
Korean Netizens React To BLACKPINK Jennie And Jisoo’s Reported Exit From YG Entertainment
Korean netizens reacted to reports stating BLACKPINK‘s Jennie and Jisoo would be departing YG Entertainment. Jennie | Spotify Jisoo | @sooyaaa__/Instagram On September 25, News1 reported that BLACKPINK members Jennie and Jisoo had begun the process of establishing their own individual agencies. BLACKPINK’s Jennie And Jisoo Will Reportedly Establish Their Own Agencies According to the […]
“The Debut: Dream Academy” Trainee’s Past Becomes A Hot Topic Among Korean Netizens
On August 29, the new idol survival show The Debut: Dream Academy (hereon Dream Academy), a joint venture by HYBE and GEFFEN Records, revealed its 20 global contestants who will compete against one another for a chance to debut in an international girl group. The trainees are said to have been chosen from a pool of 120,000 applicants worldwide, beating […]
NCT’s Winwin And SEVENTEEN’s Wen Junhui Under Fire For Chinese Drama’s Portrayal Of Korean Culture
Korean netizens criticized two Chinese dramas (C-Dramas) featuring prominent K-Pop idols. Wen Junhui | @junhui_moon/Instagram Winwin On August 28, an online post titled “Two Recent Chinese Dramas Featuring K-Idols” went viral. The post, which has been viewed over 48k times (as of this writing) in just over 4 hours, has become a hot issue among […]
A German Jamboree Scout Reports A Korean Hotel Owner For Allegedly Breaking Into Their Room And Grabbing Them
Recently, a German Scout from the 2023 World Scout Jamboree held in Saemangeum, Korea, reported a hotel owner to the police. Scouts attended the “K-POP SUPER LIVE” concert on August 11. | Yonhap On August 13, the Gwangju Seobu Police Station reported that around 6:50 p.m., a German Jamboree Scout reported a 60-year-old hotel owner for […]
“BTS Cannot Be Dragged Around” — Korean Government Is Bashed For Not Understanding That K-Pop Artists Need Time To Prepare For Performances
Former Presidential Secretary Tak Hyun Min recently called out a politician’s remark about BTS performing at the 2023 World Scout Jamboree. The 25th World Scout Jamboree in Saemangeum | Associated Press On August 8, People’s Power Party assemblyman Sung Il Jong called on BTS, who was not initially on the list of performing artists, to […]
The K-Pop Rookie That Korean Netizens Are Calling One Of The “Most Handsome” Rookies Of The Year
Over the years, there have been rookie K-Pop idols who have caught the attention of idols since the moment they debuted. BLACKPINK’s Jennie during her debut year in 2016 ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo gained attention from his debut | Fantagio Entertainment StayC’s Yoon gained attention for her unique style when debuting Recently, a rookie male idol […]
“There Are Deers In Our Yard” — Korean Actor And Actress Couple Show Off Their Luxurious House In America
Actress Son Tae Young married her husband, actor Kwon Sang Woo in 2008. They have a daughter and a son between them. The couple moved to the United States when their son was in the 5th grade. For the first time ever, they revealed their luxurious New Jersey home to the public. On July 27, […]
Korean Netizens Discuss The Negative Impact Of Idol Ambassadors For Luxury Brands
Recently, as K-Pop rises globally, there has been an increase in idol ambassadors for luxury brands. Brands are eager to tag idols to their names. Top groups often have every member endorsing a different brand. NewJeans’ Haerin for Dior. An article in Korean media was reposted to an online forum. The article claimed that a […]
Korean Netizens React To Former gugudan Member Mimi And Former MBLAQ Member Thunder’s Surprise Confession
Korean netizens reacted to news that former MBLAQ member Thunder and former gugudan member Mimi were planning on getting married. Thunder | pinterest Mimi | On July 14, Thunder revealed on his Instagram that he and Mimi were dating. In a letter to fans, Thunder confesses his love for his girlfriend. Hello, this is Thunder. Through Second […]
Actor Confesses He Fainted After Being Strangled During A Korean Movie Scene
When action scenes in Korean dramas and films are correctly done, they look so real that viewers are kept on the edge of their seats. Your browser does not support video. But one action scene where an actress strangled an actor went so horribly wrong that he could’ve died. Your browser does not support video. […]
BTS’s RM Is Speculated To Become The Ambassador Of A Korean Ministry
According to reports by Korean media outlets, BTS‘s leader RM is set to become the ambassador for the Ministry of National Defense’s excavation team. Reports state that the BTS member will be appointed as a public relations ambassador by the Ministry of National Defense’s Remains Investigation Team on June 1. This organization excavates the remains of fallen […]
Virtual K-Pop Group PLAVE Is Already Taking The Korean Music Charts By Storm
In the modern era of K-Pop, AI idols are becoming increasingly common, though the reception to them has been understandably mixed. While groups like aespa and SUPERKIND blend both real-life idols and virtual counterparts together, there are also artists such as MAVE: and Apoki where the voices behind the virtual idols are from unknown individuals. When it comes down […]
IU A North Korean Spy? Netizens Left Dumbfounded By Ridiculous Flyers Accusing The Singer
An extremist group in South Korea has bewildered the public after claiming that singer and actor IU is a North Korean spy. | @dlwlrma/Instagram Recently, Korean internet communities have come across an absurd handout that claimed IU is a spy working for North Korea. The flyer also describes her as the protagonist of the Daejang-dong […]
Who Will Be Crowned “The Most Handsome Man Alive 2023?” All The Nominated K-Pop Idols And Korean Celebrities
The news source Netizens Report each year compiles a list of the most handsome men worldwide. Readers are then allowed to vote on who they think is the most handsome man alive, with the top ten winners promoted on LED screens at Times Square In New York City during December. Check out the many K-Pop […]
Where Is She Now? The Korean Actress Who Is “Too Tall” For K-Dramas
For male celebrities, being tall can be a huge plus, but what about when it is a female star that is tall? In K-Pop, several female idols live their best lives like the tall queens they are, like Weki Meki’s Doyeon, who is 174cm (5’8), and EVERGLOW‘s Aisha, who is 176 cm (5’9). EVERGLOW’s Aisha […]
Former South Korean Dictator’s Grandson Reveals Alleged Family Crimes, Netizens Worry About His Safety
Chun Woo Won, the grandson of former South Korean president Chun Doo Hwan, has recently caused a stir in South Korea with his apparent whistleblowing on his own family. He alleged that his family members have been living on illicit funds, have committed crimes, and that his grandfather was a “slaughterer.” Chun Woo Won | […]
Full Story Of The Korean Artist Who Rejected Offers From JYP, SM, and YG Entertainment
In a past interview with Vogue magazine, Oh Hyuk revealed he passed the auditions of JYP, YG, and SM Entertainment, but decided not to sign with any of them. He first explained that his parents opposed his dreams of doing music, so he tried convincing them for over 2 years. At the time, he was in middle […]
South Korea Fires Around 100 Shots At North Korean Drones Violating Its Airspace
On December 26, North Korea flew several drones across its borders with South Korea, which South Korean military officials described as “a clear act of provocation.” South Korean military official speaking at a briefing | Yonhap News A total of five “unmanned aerial vehicles” were detected. One of them reached the Northern part of Seoul […]
Korean Woman Gets Her Snowman Smashed By A Total Stranger: The Internet Gets Heated Over The Interaction Caught On Cam
On December 20, streamer Chochocobee shared a YouTube short capturing her unpleasant interaction with a stranger she met while making a snowman outside. Streamer Chochocobee | @chochocobee/YouTube The stranger, assumed to be a Korean man, approaches a smaller snowman in the background and asks the streamer, “Excuse me, did you make this?” The streamer answers, “No.” The stranger then […]
Korean Military App Releases A First Look At BTS’s Jin In Uniform As A Military Trainee
BTS‘s Jin enlisted for his 18-month mandatory military service on December 13, accompanied by his family and fellow BTS members. While ARMYs couldn’t be there in person, they rallied to show support through banners leading to the training center and online posts. (From left to right) BTS’s V, Suga, Jungkook, Jin, Jimin, J-Hope, and RM […]
Korean Footballer Hwang Hee Chan Had This To Say About His Resemblance To Actor Yeo Jin Goo
2022 Qatar World Cup hero and Wolves F.C. forward Hwang Hee Chan spoke about his alleged resemblance to actor Yeo Jin Goo. Hwang Hee Chan | Kyung Hyang On December 15, a video with the footballer as a guest was featured on W Korea‘s YouTube channel. In the video, Hwang Hee Chan reacted to viral […]
Koreans To Become Younger: What It Will Mean When South Korea Officially Scraps The Korean Age In 2023
When it comes to South Korean culture and traditions, one of the most confusing aspects for netizens has been the issue of age. Compared to a lot of the Western world, Korea has a very different system. For example, BTS‘s V was born on December 30, 1995. According to Korean aging, he was one year old on the […]