Korea’s most well-known trainee, Na Haeun, has officially joined STAYC‘s agency Highup Entertainment. In a statement shared by Highup Entertainment, they confirmed Na Haeun has signed with them. We recently signed an exclusive contract with Na Haeun. She is currently a trainee with us and we will continue to give her support so she can […]
Meet The Plus-Size Model That Took Over Maxim Korea’s Front Page — The Magazine’s First Ever
Maxim is a well-known men’s magazine brand that has become famously known for its photographs of beautiful and prominent women figures. And while the magazine was originally founded and launched in the United Kingdom back in 1997, it has become an international men’s magazine, where 22 other countries around the world have since launched their […]
Telegram CEO Arrested, Faces Judge Amidst Korea’s “New Nth-Room” Sex Crime Scandal
As of late, “the new nth room” has recently gone viral in South Korea. According to various sources, including victims, a set of Telegram rooms with more than 212,000 participants has been exposed. It was revealed that to gain access to these rooms, one must submit a set of photos of any girl or woman […]
Illegal Names: Navigating South Korea’s Strict Rules For Naming A Baby
Having a baby in Korea isn’t easy. There’s even a lot to consider when naming one’s child. It’s not as simple as randomly selecting a name from a book. Unrelated images are used for illustrative purposes only. | sq lim via Unsplash Content creator South Korean Lawyer (@leenlaw on TikTok) makes videos about legal issues […]
Idol-Turned-Actress Publicly “Disrespected” By Netflix Korea’s Social Media
In celebration of JTBC‘s K-Drama My Sweet Mobster premiering on Netflix, Netflix Korea’s social media @netflixkr shared a short clip capturing the leads, Um Tae Goo and SECRET member-turned-actress Han Sunhwa (or Han Seon Hwa). “My Sweet Mobster” | IMDb In the clip, the female lead character, Eun Ha, bombards the male lead character, Ji Hwan, with aegyo. While the post, […]
Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun Praised For Bringing Awareness To Korea’s Independence
Girls Generation’s Seohyun has been praised for consistently remembering important historical events. On August 15, she uploaded several photos on her Instagram to commemorate Korea’s National Liberation Day. | seojuhyun_s/Instagram | seojuhyun_s/Instagram Seohyun is also known for always bringing awareness to Korea’s history and has even played the role of a Korean independence activist before. […]
KBS Under Massive Fire For Inappropriate Content On Korea’s Liberation Day
August 15 marks Korea’s National Liberation Day, commemorating the liberation of Korea from Japanese rule in 1945. This is an important historical event in Korea, and it is a subject they do not take lightly. However, there have been many cases in which celebrities and companies have been criticized for inappropriate actions on this day. […]
Popular Fourth-Gen Idol Hit With Massive Backlash For Posting Anime Challenge On Korea’s Liberation Day
A popular idol is under fire for posting an inappropriate challenge on Korea’s National Liberation Day. | @LouisVuitton/X “Gwangbokjeol” is a public holiday celebrated every year on August 15. It commemorates the liberation of Korea from Japanese rule in 1945. On August 15, Stray Kids’ Felix sent a voice message through the fan community app […]
Blood Alcohol Content, Side Effects, And Korea’s Drunk Driving Laws Explained
Within the past year, several Korean celebrities–including a former female idol, a veteran male idol, an actress, and a male singer–have made headlines for driving under the influence (DUI). BTS‘s Suga is currently under investigation by Yongsan Police for a drunk driving incident involving an electric scooter. BTS’s Suga Suga’s DUI has sparked heated debates, […]
Anti-Corruption Officer Leading Probe Against South Korea’s First Lady Found Dead
On Thursday, August 8, KST, a senior official of South Korea’s state-run Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC), was found dead under mysterious circumstances. The official had led high-profile and politically sensitive investigations involving bigwigs like First Lady Kim Keon Hee and the former opposition leader, Lee Jae Myung. The officer, Mr. Kim, was found dead in […]
South Korea’s Overnight Sensation Sharpshooter Kim Ye Ji Is Even Cooler In High School Photos
South Korean sharpshooter Kim Ye Ji, dubbed the 2024 Paris Olympics’ “breakout star” by international media, had her high school photos shared in an SBS interview. Earlier, Kim Ye Ji went viral and became an overnight sensation with her “bad*ss vibes” that the internet dubbed “the most main character energy.” The most “Main Character Energy” I’ve ever seen in my […]
5 Female Celebrities Who Married Into Korea’s Richest Families
Let’s take a look at some of South Korea’s top female stars who have married into the wealthiest families the nation has seen. 5. Lee Si Young Lee Si Young | Sports Donga First up, we have actress Lee Si Young kicking off this list. The actress married Cho Seung Hyun, a restaurant businessman back in 2017. It’s […]
“Hospital Playlist” Spin-Off Gets Postponed Amidst South Korea’s Real-Life Medical Crisis
According to reports on May 16, KST, CJ ENM has confirmed that the fate of tvN’s Resident Playbook is undecided as of now, hinting that its airing schedule might get pushed until next year. “Resident Playbook” poster | tvN Resident Playbook was originally included in the lineup of tvN shows set to be aired in […]
Korea’s Most Popular Actor To Make His “Return” To The Screen After 14 Years — Why Netizens Aren’t Impressed
When it comes to veteran actors, one of the most-loved and famous names in the Korean entertainment industry is actor Won Bin, despite his last acting project being fourteen years ago with the movie The Man From Nowhere. Actor Won Bin Throughout his career, netizens loved watching the handsome actor, but it seems that even in […]
Overworked Children & Insomnia: Survey Exposes South Korea’s Insane Studying Culture
A recent study conducted by ChildFund Korea has highlighted a concerning trend among South Korean students. The survey — which involved over 10,000 students ranging from elementary to high school levels and was carried out in December 2023 — revealed that a significant number of them are studying for hours well beyond what is considered […]
Korea’s Biggest Weight Loss Business “JUVIS” Faces Massive Backlash Over New Model
South Korean weight loss business JUVIS, well-known for its past transformations of K-Celebrities like Super Junior‘s Shindong and 2NE1‘s Park Bom, is facing backlash… Actor Choi Moo Sung’s JUVIS transformation. | @juvisdiet/Instagram …after revealing volleyball star Kim Yeon Koung (also known as Kim Yeon Kyung) to be the brand’s new face. Volleyball athlete Kim Yeon Koung […]
15 Of Korea’s Hottest BL K-Drama Actors
The popularity of BL K-Dramas — or “Boys Love” K-Dramas, which feature male leads in a romantic plot — has grown in recent years, and with it has come a wave of new series in the genre. These heart-fluttering shows feature an assortment of handsome actors that know how to tug on viewers’ heartstrings with […]
BTOB’s Minhyuk Apologizes For Comments About Korea’s Declining Birth Rate
Previously, BTOB’s Minhyuk was under fire for the messages he sent through a fan community platform. He had messaged fans about attending his friend’s wedding and mentioned the birth rate. Minhyuk’s messages | fromm Minhyuk: There have been so many weddings. Minhyuk: Everyone is getting married. Minhyuk: Please contribute to the birthrate, my friends. Minhyuk: […]
Popular British Soccer Star Caught In DMs Of “Korea’s Kim Kardashian”
Jesse Lingard, a well-known British soccer player, has found himself in the spotlight for reasons beyond his athletic success. The footballer was confirmed to have sent private messages to a popular Korean influencer known for her significant social media presence and distinctive physique, earning her the nickname “Korea’s Kim Kardashian.” | @jesselingard/Instagram The influencer in […]
Two of Korea’s Favorite Veteran Actors Are Actually Brothers, But No One Knows
One of South Korea’s most respected actors is Choi Min Sik, now trending even more thanks to the K-Movie Exhuma breaking box office records. Most Korean movie-goers, and even international K-Movie fans, know Choi Min Sik to be a veteran—trusted with all kinds of roles across all genres. But, according to a viral online forum post, […]
Korea’s Favorite K-Drama Father Has Already Picked His Future Daughter-In-Law
Actor Sung Dong Il, a household name in the Korean acting industry, made headlines for a past comment regarding his future daughter-in-law. Actor Sung Dong Il. Back in 2015, the actor made an appearance on MBC‘s Section TV Entertainment News to interview with the broadcasting station. Sung Dong Il guested on the program along with Kim Yoo Jung—and it was […]
“Korea’s Hottest Soldier” — Meet The Long-Haired Beauty Gaining Attention Everywhere
One thing K-Pop fans like about military service is the physical transformation many enlisted will undergo. For example, MONSTA X‘s Minhyuk’s transformation just months after his enlistment went viral online. “DON’T JOIN THE MILITARY”: MONSTA X’s Minhyuk Goes Viral For His Shocking Physical Transformation Recently, a military man went viral on multiple apps online as […]
ENHYPEN’s Ni-ki Apologizes For Comments About Korea’s Independence Movement Day, But Netizens Are Not Impressed
ENHYPEN Ni-ki‘s apology over recent comments has not been met well. ENHYPEN’s Ni-ki On February 29, Ni-ki posted on Weverse, encouraging fans to make it through the week as the weekend was approaching soon. The post included the caption and a scenic photo. | Weverse As long as you hang in there for tomorrow, it’ll […]
“Single Since Birth” — Korea’s “Motae Solo” Rate Will Shock You
Motae Solo is a term in Korean commonly known amongst K-Pop fans. It translates to “single since birth!” It is used to refer to singles who have yet to experience a relationship in their entire lives. This usually does not include situationships or flirting. A consensus taken by a dating consultant company in 2024 showed […]
Korea’s First Transgender Athlete Stirs Up Controversy With Cycling Achievement
A Korean athlete recently went viral for her gender. Na Hwa Rin is the country’s first transgender athlete. The 37-year old cyclist made headlines after winning medals at the 2023 Gangwon Sports Festival. She joined the women’s division after it was confirmed that both the Gangwon State Sports Council and Korean Sports and Olympic Committee […]