The South Korean police have arrested six people for carrying out an insane heist in Cheonan City, South Chungcheong Province. According to reports on September 5, the Daejeon Metropolitan Police arrested three suspects and three accomplices for digging a secret tunnel to steal oil from a public pipeline. The culprits had rented a two-story warehouse […]
Telegram Deletes And Apologizes For Deepfake Porn—But Koreans Are Far From Impressed
Amid the deeply concerning scandal over deepfake porn—impacting both non-celebrities and celebrities alike, Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) received an email from Telegram‘s East Asia representative apologizing for the “illicit content on the platform.” 200+ Female Idols Found In Deepfake Porn, Netizens Disgusted On September 3, 2024 (KST), South Korean news outlets reported that Telegram had […]
Koreans Show Their Support For NMIXX After Accusations Of “Anti-Japanese Sentiments”
NMIXX recently came under fire when Japanese netizens began accusing them of anti-Japanese sentiments due to a song they sang. あんまり言及されてないの許せないので言うけどNMIXXのこの替え歌独島(竹島)ソングやばくない？歌わされてるとはいえメンバーもノリノリなの複雑すぎるだろ反日じゃないよね？まさかね… pic.twitter.com/MVbKxvKlNL — Novvy (@idg_fc_spna) August 30, 2024 I can’t stand that it’s not being mentioned much, so I’ll say it: Isn’t NMIXX’s parody song about Dokdo (Takeshima) problematic? Even though they’re being made to […]
5 Celebrities Koreans Never Want To See In Entertainment Ever Again
Real Research Korea is an app that allows Korean citizens to vote on a variety of topics for the purpose of collecting data for research. The app conducted a survey for people to vote on which Korean celebrities that have been in various scandals should never be allowed to return to the entertainment industry. After […]
LE SSERAFIM’s “CRAZY” Concept Images Face Viral Backlash From Koreans
LE SSERAFIM recently unveiled a series of concept images for their upcoming release, “CRAZY,” which quickly ignited a wave of online discussion and viral backlash. | Source Music A post titled “What happened with LE SSERAFIM’s concept…?” gained widespread attention on the popular Korean forum Pann, amassing over 100,000 views. | Source Music The images, […]
Convicted Sex Offender Idol Opens YouTube Channel, Sending Koreans On Another Reporting Spree
Former member of the 90s K-Pop group Roo’Ra and convicted sex offender Go Young Wook announced the beginning of his YouTube channel, which has since sent Koreans on a reporting spree to have him removed from the platform. Former Roo’Ra member Go Young Wook, after being released from prison. | Vogue Korea After being released in 2015 from […]
What Are The South Korean Loudspeaker Broadcasts Saying To North Koreans?
How is South Korea reacting to North Korea’s surprise trash balloons crash landing across the borders? South Korea Receives Over 40 Trash Balloons Overnight From North Korea…Again With K-Pop’s top hits and award-winning K-Dramas, of course. According to AP, the South Korean military installed the loudspeakers near the western section of the fortified border and […]
Koreans React To A Brand Releasing “Inclusive” Shades Of Dark Foundation
South Korean makeup brands are widely known for not having an “inclusive” range of shades. This is mostly because most Korean brands are not big enough to target a wider global audience, choosing to focus on local markets or East Asian markets. While more global brands have tried to be more inclusive in their shade […]
Koreans Name The “New Troika” of The Hottest Actresses To Lead K-Entertainment
Visual troikas have always existed in K-Entertainment. First, there was “Tae-Hye-Ji,” or actresses Kim Tae Hee, Song Hye Kyo, and Jun Ji Hyun. And while some would argue this OG troika still reigns superior… Actresses Kim Tae Hee (left), Song Hye Kyo (center), and Jun Ji Hyun (right). | OSEN …there have been various combinations of […]
“Home Alone” Star Rob Schneider Makes “Gross And Vulgar” Racist Joke Towards Koreans, Gets Cut Off At Republican Event
US star Rob Schneider, known for his time on Saturday Night Live and his role in the Home Alone movies, faced backlash during a Republican holiday networking event. Schneider, who has recently been active in conservative circles, was reportedly cut off just ten minutes into his 30-minute comedy routine due to an inappropriate racist “joke” aimed […]
Koreans Defend LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon Over Viral Tweet About Her “Embarrassing” Coachella Moment
Following LE SSERAFIM‘s “Coachella 2024” performance, there has been—inevitably—a lot of talk among K-Pop fans in and outside Korea about the girl group’s live vocals. LE SSERAFIM at Coachella 2024 | @le_sserafim/X Amid the divided reactions between those praising LE SSERAFIM members for “proving” the haters wrong vs. those expressing disappointment once again, one tweet has […]
Koreans React To New Content From YouTuber Who Got Canceled For The “Stupidest Reason”
Back in 2020, when mukbang (or “eating show”) channels peaked across live broadcasting platforms, South Korean YouTuber Moon Bok Hee of Eat With Boki channel faced a significant amount of hate out of nowhere… YouTuber Boki (Moon Bok Hee) | @_luvmun/Instagram …over accusations of “spitting” instead of swallowing and “over-editing” the videos to make it seem like she’s finishing […]
Koreans “Feel Sorry” For Han So Hee’s Management Trying Their Best At Damage Control
Following actress Han So Hee‘s bursts of online rage leading up to the split with her now ex-boyfriend Ryu Jun Yeol, her management, 9ATO Entertainment, issued an official statement confirming the breakup. Actress Han So Hee | @xeesoxee/Instagram In the statement, the management acknowledged that the actress “made both herself and the public suffer” and apologized […]
Why BIBI Gave Condoms To Her Foreign Fans…And Something Completely Different To South Koreans
BIBI is one of the most famous Korean soloists. Fans flock to her concerts to see her skilled dancing, hear her live vocals, and be amazed at her incredible stage presence. They also love her dedication to fanservice, something she talked about in greater detail in a recent interview with Radio Star. Here, she mentioned […]
Zendaya Spotted Shopping A Korean Product Even Koreans Don’t Know About
Ancci Brush House, a small store selling makeup brushes, is in Hongdae, Seoul. Ancci Brush House in Hongdae | @shokommr/Twitter Better known as the “Seohyun Station Brush,” from when the CEO used to sell the brushes at a kiosk outside the subway station, these “hidden gem” cosmetic brushes are one of the biggest “IYKYK”-type products […]
Koreans Divided Over LE SSERAFIM Sakura And Chaewon’s “Tiniest” Waist Measurements
In the latest episode of MBC’s Omniscient Interfering View (also known as Point of Omniscient Interfere), LE SSERAFIM members Sakura and Chaewon appeared as guests, promoting their new album, EASY. LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura (left) and Chaewon (right) | @le_sserafim/Twitter Mid-episode, when host Song Eun Yi asked the pair about their waist sizes, the two revealed that their recent […]
Fans Praise Timothée Chalamet For Knowing The “Right Way” To Greet Koreans
DUNE actor Timothée Chalamet visited South Korea to promote the second part of the blockbuster movie and hung out with some of the biggest K-Celebrities, like comedian Yoo Jae Suk on You Quiz On The Block. Actor Timothée Chalamet | Ilgan Sports Throughout his visit, Timothée Chalamet was courteous—and Koreans can’t get enough of his respect for […]
Japanese Girls Share Their Thoughts About Korean Men — But Koreans Totally Disagree
Recently, Japanese women were interviewed on the street about their ideas of Korean men, including which Korean men come to mind first, what they think about their image, and more. Your browser does not support video. The first group of women named both well-known actors and K-Pop idols, starting with Lee Dong Wook, Park Seo […]
3rd-Gen K-Pop “Banger” Dominates Charts As Koreans Ring In 2024
Which K-Pop song are South Koreans listening to as they celebrate the New Year? Koreans celebrating 2024 in Seoul. | Yonhap News Soaring to the top of all music charts, like MelOn, genie, and Bugs!, “As You Wish” by WJSN (also known as Cosmic Girls) has—once again—been named the “New Year’s Anthem” in Korea! WJSN | @wjsn_cosmic/Instagram Thanks to […]
Koreans Shame Actor Lee Je Hoon For Remembering Late Lee Sun Kyun
For his outstanding acting in Taxi Driver, actor Lee Je Hoon took home one of the two shared Grand Prize (daesang) awards at the “2023 SBS Drama Awards” on December 29, 2023 (KST). Actor Lee Je Hoon | @SBSNOW/Twitter During his acceptance speech, Lee grieved the loss of the late Lee Sun Kyun—calling him a “role model” even though […]
Legendary OST Singer Suspects That The North Koreans Had A Secret Listening Device Set Up In Her Hotel Room
Singer Baek Ji Young is the ultimate legend. Having sung so many hit OSTs for globally-acclaimed K-Dramas such as Secret Garden and more, it is no wonder that even the North Koreans were enamored. She was once invited to the country in 2018. | Christian Tour On her YouTube channel, she recently talked about her […]
Korea’s “Most-Hated Pedophile” Breaks The Law Again, Koreans Outraged
Cho Doo Soon is a name that most South Koreans know well and abhor. Back in 2008, Cho inflicted irreversible damage to the body of an eight-year-old child by raping her in a public bathroom; While Koreans demanded that he gets punished with a lifetime in prison, he was sentenced to a mere 12 years. […]
Koreans Bamboozled By Just How “Ugly” Im Si Wan Is
For Coupang‘s original K-Drama, Boyhood (or Once Upon A Boyhood), ZE:A’s idol-turned-actor Im Si Wan (also known as Yim Si Wan) has undergone an impressive transformation… Actor Im Si Wan | @yim_siwang/Instagram …making him so “ugly” that Korean viewers cannot wrap their heads around the look! For his character, Jang Byung Tae—a “far-below-average” bullied high schooler with a quirky […]
The Top 5 K-Drama Actors Of 2023, Voted By South Koreans
2023 has been a spectacular year for K-Dramas, with one after another. And thanks to these successful projects, many actors have been catapulted to global fame like never before. But which actors are at the top? Gallup Korea, a research company based in South Korea, conducted its annual poll to find out which actors Koreans […]
Koreans Defend Red Velvet’s Wendy Against Trolling Over “Plastic Surgery”
On December 9 (KST), Red Velvet‘s Wendy graced the COEX mall in Seoul, Korea, for a collaborative performance for the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Christmas Festival. Red Velvet’s Wendy | @Wendy_Candy221/Twitter Looking like absolute bliss—and sounding even more so, Wendy sang “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” “When This Rain Stops,” and “My Grown Up Christmas List.” […]