NewJeans’ image and popularity stems from their “Y2K” concept, which sees their outfits look more casual. Members of NewJeans | @newjeans_twt/X | @newjeans_twt/X | @newjeans_twt/X Yet, a recent look for the group has come under immense fire. On August 22, NewJeans performed at a private event to celebrate the 2024 Paris Olympics and the athletes who […]
Netizen’s Video Interacting With Two Female Idols On Public Transport Faces Major Backlash
The issue of idols’ privacy has become a huge topic in K-Pop, especially when it comes to schedules at the airport. A video of TripleS members Xinyu and Nakyoung has caused immense anger. TripleS’s Xinyu | @triplescosmos/Instagram TripleS’s Nakyoung | @triplescosmos/Instagram Recently, a video of Xinyu and Nakyoung was shared online where the OP seemed […]
Claims That SHINee’s Taemin Plagiarized BTS’s Jimin Hit With Major Criticism
Netizens have hit back at claims that SHINee Taemin‘s upcoming video plagiarizes BTS‘s Jimin. SHINee’s Taemin | @xoalsox/Instagram BTS’s Jimin | @j.m/Instagram On August 16 (local time), Taemin posted the first teaser for his upcoming release called “Sexy In The Air.” [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be […]
Handsome Third-Generation Male Idol’s Sexy Back Tattoo Reveal Causes Major Meltdown
Tattoos are becoming more and more common in K-Pop, and idols are being praised for their beautiful and intricate artwork. Recently, SF9‘s Hwiyoung has sent the internet into meltdown with his stunning back tattoo. SF9’s Hwiyoung | @SF9_FANCLUB/X Over the years, Hwiyoung has teased the beautiful tattoo with certain outfits. Even in a live version […]
Hyolyn’s KCON LA Performance Sparks Major Criticism
Hyolyn‘s recent performance has sparked major criticism from netizens. Hyolyn | @xhyolynx/Instagram Hyolyn appeared in Queendom Puzzle and in one of her performances, she did LOONA‘s track “So What.” Hyolyn recently performed at KCON LA 2024, and she sang her rendition of “So What.” Yet, when a video was posted online, it received serious backlash from […]
16-Year-Old Idol’s Alleged Veneers Spark Major Concerns
One of the most divisive “trends” in K-Pop is veneers, but it seems like more and more idols are having the procedure done to improve the image of their teeth. 16-year-old TripleS‘s Hayeon has sparked concerns after allegedly getting veneers. TripleS’s Hayeon | @triplescosmos/Twitter Hayeon has always gained attention for her adorable bunny teeth. Recently, […]
Stray Kids’ Felix Weight Reveal Sparks Major Reactions
Stray Kids‘ Felix’s weight reveal has sparked mixed reactions. Stray Kids’ Felix | @yong.lixx/Instagram Felix has always gained attention for his unreal figure and proportions. | @yong.lixx/Instagram | @yong.lixx/Instagram | @yong.lixx/Instagram Felix recently appeared on the hit YouTube series Jewel Box. [Video could not be displayed] With every episode, there is a segment where the two […]
Shocking List Of Injured HYBE Idols Sparks Major Criticism
An influx of HYBE idols with injuries sparks criticism. It was recently announced that Jay had a knee injury, and for their Japan show, he would be sitting out of the sound check and only participating in the show by sitting on a chair. Netizens hit back at BELIFT LAB after accusing them of not […]
ILLIT Faces Major Backlash After Bombshell Report Suggests Members Personally Followed NewJeans Hate Account
Korean netizens slammed ILLIT after alleging that the members themselves personally followed a NewJeans hate account. NewJeans | GRAMMY ILLIT | HYBE Previously, it was reported that ILLIT had followed a NewJeans hate account on Twitter. Although ILLIT unfollowed the account soon after, the damage had already been done. ILLIT Accidentally Follows A Fan Account […]
Aespa Becomes The First K-Pop Group To Perform At A Major US Festival
SM Entertainment’s girl group aespa is set to make history. aespa | @aespa_official/Twitter According to reports on May 8, KST, aespa will perform at the Outside Lands Music & Art Festival, a major American outdoor music festival scheduled to be held from August 11 to 13 at Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. | Pitchfork Outside […]
ILLIT To Change Fandom Name Following Major Backlash
On April 21, ILLIT announced their fandom name through live broadcast. OUR FANDOM NAME IS ‘LILLY’ OMG ? pic.twitter.com/2ZYR3NdhI2 — rune ?? (@willibeit) April 21, 2024 However, the name “LILLY” was met with immediate backlash. Firstly, the name is pronounced and written the same way in Korean as NMIXX Lily‘s name. ILLIT’s Fandom Name Receives Massive […]
aespa’s Karina Gives Off Major “Little Sister” Vibes During Birthday Weverse Live
Recently, aespa’s Karina held a live broadcast with fans to celebrate her birthday. She was comfortably dressed in cute pajamas at her parents’ house. Fans could also hear her interact with her older sister during the live broadcast. They loved the chemistry as it showed true sister vibes. 언니: 잠깐 꺼져도 돼 이거? (조명)지민: 나?언니: […]
Why A Student From Taiwan Amputated His Own Leg…And Faced Major Regrets Afterwards
A 23-year-old student from Taiwan did something extreme that he now regrets. Last year, a man named Zhang decided to amputate his leg based on a suggestion from his friend, Liao. The latter, also 23-years old, suffered major losses while trading cryptocurrency. He tricked Zhang into signing a note that said he owed $ 800,000 […]
Somi’s Recent Announcement Receives Major Backlash From Korean Netizens
K-Pop soloist Somi has gained backlash after her recent announcement. K-Pop soloist Somi | @somsomi0309/Instagram On March 27, Somi revealed the creation of her new beauty makeup brand called GLYF. In particular, in videos, Somi revealed one of her first products, a highlighter palette. [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] She […]
Ryu Jun Yeol Receives Major Backlash From Netizens For His First Official Appearance Following Dating Controversy With Han So Hee
Actor Ryu Jun Yeol has made his first official appearance since his dating controversy with Han So Hee. Actor Ryu Jun Yeol | @rysudb/Instagram After the news was confirmed, Dispatch released photos of the duo’s date in Hawaii. Ryu Jun Yeol’s first public appearance was at Incheon Airport after returning from his holiday in Hawaii. […]
Jang Wonyoung’s Sister Suffers Major Setback Ahead Of K-Drama Debut
Jang Wonyoung‘s sister was hit with a setback leading up to her K-Drama debut. Jang Da Ah On February 26, it was reported that Jang Wonyoung’s sister, Jang Da Ah, would not be able to attend the press conference for Pyramid Game. Pyramid Game is an upcoming K-Drama featuring the idol’s sister. According to a […]
The Biggest Month For K-Pop Birthdays? Here Are 15+ Major Female Idols Born During February
January has come to a close, which means February is here, and along with it comes a month of new K-Pop idol birthdays to celebrate! There seem to be a particularly high number of major idols that were born in February, so there will be a lot to celebrate in the next month. Here are […]
BTS Makes Major Milestone Record On Circle Chart Despite Current Enlistment
Even though all of BTS‘s members are currently enlisted in the military, they continue to make records and reach impressive milestones in the K-Pop industry! BTS | BIGHIT MUSIC And not only are all of the members completing their enlistment, but it has been over three years since they released their last full-length studio album — BE […]
Pledis Entertainment Faces Major Backlash After Allegedly Throwing Shade At BLACKPINK, TWICE, And NCT
Pledis Entertainment is being criticized for seemingly downplaying the accomplisments of artists such as BLACKPINK, NCT, and TWICE. Pledis Entertainment On January 29, a post titled “Pledis Turning Other Artists’ Concerts Into One-Offs” went viral. In the post, a netizen uploaded an article from Pledis claiming that SEVENTEEN was the only idol group, other than […]
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Rumored To Be Joining Major Hollywood Franchise
BLACKPINK‘s Lisa is rumored to be joining AMC‘s Walking Dead universe. Lisa On January 9, Money Today reported that the idol is said to be starring in the program. The news outlet cited a recent Vogue Thailand article stating that the idol would be debuting in Hollywood through a TV series. In its article, Vogue […]
Where Is Jackson Wang? The GOT7 Member Is Racking Up Major Accolades And Awards Despite Low Media Coverage
The name Jackson Wang is familiar to many K-Pop fans across different generations. As a member of GOT7, one of K-Pop’s third generation’s most popular groups, Jackson gained attention for his musicality and personality. GOT7’s Jackson Wang | @JacksonWang852/X Before and after the group’s departure from JYP Entertainment and their focus on individual activities, Jackson […]
The Ages Of 40+ Major K-Pop Groups Going Into 2024
2024 will be here before we know it, with the end of the year only a few weeks away. With the new year in mind, K-Pop fans recently took to an online forum to discuss the ages of some of the biggest groups in the industry, and how old they’ll be turning in 2024. The […]
BTS’s Jungkook Drops Major Spoilers About Two Upcoming Projects On “Suchwita”
Following the successful release of his first solo album, BTS member Jungkook appeared on the latest episode of Suga’s YouTube variety show, Suchwita. BTS’s Jungkook | Weverse The two members spent the episode discussing various topics, including Jungkook’s solo album release, their performance together during Suga’s world tour, and the future of BTS. However, the […]
The 8 Days Of The Year That Boast The Most Major K-Pop Idol Birthdays
With so many K-Pop idols in the industry, some of them are bound to share birthdays. Pretty much every day of the year is a birthday for at least one or two idols, but there are a few that have many more! Here are the 8 dates that have the most major K-Pop idol birthdays. […]
SM Entertainment Announces A Major Change In NCT’s Unit System
SM Entertainment has answered fans’ questions in their latest video on the development of SM 3.0. Although HYBE has officially become the largest shareholder of SM Entertainment, SM 3.0 is continuing its launch with Kakao‘s assistance. In the video, SM Entertainment co-CEOs Lee Sung Soo (also known as Chris Lee) and Tak Young Jun addressed […]