Aespa Karina‘s visuals are once again generating buzz! | @katarinabluu/Instagram Particularly, her viral moments on the LED screen during live concerts and events are gaining attention. | Kitty4ever | Kitty4ever These iconic moments, such as when she pitched at a Baseball game, capture her flawless and unedited beauty. | Instiz | Instiz Of course, during […]
Massive Changes Coming To SBS’s “Inkigayo” Score Calculations
SBS‘s popular music show Inkigayo will undergo significant changes in its scoring system starting in the fourth quarter of 2024. These updates aim to better reflect the evolving ways K-Pop is being consumed both domestically and internationally, specifically acknowledging the growing influence of global music platforms. | SBS Currently, Inkigayo charts are calculated using a […]
TXT Yeonjun’s Suggestive Solo Choreography Hit With Massive Backlash
TXT‘s Yeonjun has been making headlines since the announcement of his solo debut in September 2024. After BIGHIT MUSIC confirmed he would release a mixtape later in the month, fans were treated to a pre-release track titled “Ggum,” which dropped on September 19. | BIGHIT MUSIC The song quickly topped iTunes in 32 regions and […]
BTS’s Jungkook Earns Massive Praise For Supporting NewJeans While HYBE Faces Intense Backlash
On September 14 (KST), BTS‘s Jungkook shared two Instagram posts through his dog Bam’s account, @bowwow_bam, which many believe were subtle messages of support for the members of NewJeans. | SBS Inkigayo The girl group is currently caught in a dispute involving HYBE and Min Hee Jin (the former CEO of their label ADOR). While […]
“Disgusting,” Sexualized Lip Gloss For Women Triggers Massive Backlash
A Chinese beauty brand is receiving criticism following the release of a new product. | FLORTTE On September 2, Bunny Classroom–a Weibo user with 5 million followers–drew attention to FLORTTE’s advertisements for a new lip gloss. The “Little Bow Series” lip gloss features a heart-shaped tip that some netizens have described as phallic. | FLORTTE In […]
Security Team’s “Evil And Cruel” Way Of Stopping Fans From Pushing Gains Massive Attention
A security team’s unique way of stopping fans from pushing during a concert has netizens buzzing about how “evil and cruel” it is while agreeing on its effectiveness. TXT Macau concert poster | KLOOK On August 30 and 31, TXT brought their world tour ACT: PROMISE to Macau. TXT Macau seating plan | KLOOK The […]
Idol Couple’s Leaked Wedding Photo Ingnites Massive Backlash
HyunA and Yong Jun Hyung‘s wedding photo is going viral. HyunA (left) and Yong Jun Hyung (right) | Newsis On September 2, a post titled “Yong Jun Hyung And HyunA Are Really Getting Married” went viral. The post has since been viewed over 118K times. In the post, a netizen uploaded HyunA and Yong Jun […]
3rd Generation Idol Earns Massive Praise After Her Unexpected Look Change
Oh My Girl’s Mimi is going viral among Korean netizens for her “perfect” styling this week — a 180-degree switch from recent comments criticizing her unique look. | @mimmiiiya/Instagram Oh My Girl recently made their long-awaited group comeback with “Classified,” and fans are lauding the new release for throwing back to vibes from the group’s early […]
MBC Uses BTS Photo Without Suga On Broadcast, Faces Massive Backlash
MBC has come under fire from BTS fans after a recent episode of the popular variety show Where is My Home featured a photo of the group missing member Suga. | SBS Inkigayo During the most recent episode, the hosts discussed ASTRO‘s Cha Eunwoo and BTS after one of the guest stars mentioned being friends with […]
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Response To “New Nth Room” Draws Massive Backlash
A set of horrifying digital sex crime exposés coming out of South Korea, being dubbed as the “New Nth Room.” has left the world shaken. According to various sources, including victims, a set of Telegram rooms with a total of more than 212,000 participants have been exposed, and in some of them, in order to […]
Aespa’s Giselle Hit With Massive Backlash After Posting Kanye West’s Controversial Concert On Her Instagram
aespa’s Giselle is facing intense backlash from Korean netizens following her attendance at Kanye West‘s recent concert in Seoul. | @aerichandesu/Instagram The concert — which took place as part of Ye’s global listening party series for his album Vultures, Volume 2 — has been the center of controversy, especially regarding the K-Pop stars who attended. […]
Third Gen Idol Tops Trends After Revealing His Abs And Massive Tattoo For The First Time Ever
Many K-Pop fans love to see ab reveals from their favorite idols. When an adult idol chooses to show off their hard work, fans usually go wild, praising the idol for their visuals. i’m gonna go feral pic.twitter.com/gZUUNtkhco — ? *:･ﾟ✧ (@mooneybees) August 25, 2024 Recently, an idol who had never revealed his abs before […]
“Disgusting” Viral Post About aespa Winter’s Alleged Surgery Scar Draws Massive Criticism
A recent post on the popular Korean forum Pann, discussing aespa‘s Winter and her alleged surgery scar, has sparked widespread backlash and even been labelled as “disgusting” by some. | @imwinter/Instagram The original poster (OP) claimed that Winter’s scar from an underarm pneumothorax surgery was visible during performances and questioned why it wasn’t concealed. The […]
Prestigious Korean University Students Caught Exchanging Deepfakes Of Female Students In Massive Sex Chat Room
Students at the Inha University in Incheon, South Korea, have been exposed to have engaged in digital sex crimes through a Telegram chat room, as per latest reports. Inha University | inha.ac.kr On August 19, South Korean police revealed that they recently discovered a Telegram chat room circulating digital sex crime materials that was operating […]
K-Pop Idol Asking For Fan’s Number Sparks Massive Criticism
Recently, a fan sign video with NCT WISH’s Riku sparked massive debate online. | @nctwishofficial/X During the event, a fan asked if they could just be Riku’s younger sister instead of his girlfriend. Can I be your younger sister instead of your boyfriend (Sorry I thought he would just say ok). — OP Do you […]
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 […]
Hyolyn’s Latest Comeback Sparks Massive Debate About “Stealing Culture” And “Copying” Tyla
Hyolyn recently teased her new track, “Wait.” The energetic beats and twerking dance moves immediately became a hot topic online. The full MV was released on August 12, 2024. HYOLYN(효린) ‘Wait’ MV Teaserhttps://t.co/v2yhDSf2FK 2024.08.12 6PM(KST)I’ve been waiting too long ?#HYOLYN #효린 #Wait #8월12일 #놀러올래 #Waitisland #웨잇 pic.twitter.com/BelNtaq1BC — ?Hyolyn is back⛱️ (@xhyolynx05) August 9, 2024 […]
Jang Wonyoung’s Alleged Attack On Sasaengs Spark Massive Debate
Jang Wonyoung is going viral for her comments about sasaengs. Jang Wonyoung | Naver On August 12, a post titled “Jang Wonyoung Attacks Sasaengs?” went viral. The post has since been viewed over 90K times. In the post, the author uploads Jang Wonyoung’s texts from a messaging app. In the messages, Jang Wonyoung states her […]
Man Discovers His Massive Age Gap With His Wife The Day Before Their Wedding
For seven years, a man in Japan was totally unaware of his true love’s age. It wasn’t until they were about to say, “I do” that he found out how old she actually is. The 40-year-old man, Yoshitaka, met his wife-to-be Aki at the Japanese-style bar she ran at the time. Both of them were divorcees, […]
Adele Hit With Massive Backlash After Rising Sun Flag Appears During Her Concert
British pop singer Adele is facing significant backlash from her Korean fans after the Rising Sun flag was displayed during one of her concerts. The controversy erupted after the flag was seen on a massive LED screen at her concert in Germany on August 2. | @adele/Instagram Adele is currently performing ten large-scale concerts at […]
IU And Lee Jong Suk Alleged To Have Broken Up In Viral Post Sparking Massive Debate
A post alleging that IU and Lee Jong Suk have broken up has gone viral. IU | Joongang Ilbo Lee Jong Suk | Aju Kyungjae On August 1, a post titled “I Think Lee Jong Suk And IU Have Broken Up” went viral. The post has since been viewed over 160K times. In the post, […]
Aespa Karina’s Reaction To A Fan’s Massive Tattoos Of Her Face Shows Her Real Personality
Once controversial, tattoos have become increasingly accepted worldwide, with many K-Pop idols sporting their ink. BTS’s Jungkook | BIGHIT Music Fans of K-Pop have also used their favorite groups as inspiration, getting visualizations of songs, lyrics, or even the mascots of their favorite idols. They are not always well-received, but in general, an appropriate tattoo […]
“EXchange 3” Couple Gains Massive Backlash For “Dumb Behavior”
Sang Jeong and Min Hyung both starred in EXchange 3, a show where exes gather under the same roof. They then decide if they want to rekindle their spark or get involved with someone new. Sang Jeong and Min Hyung got back together by the final episode of the show. The couple recently came under […]
Cube Entertainment Addresses (G)I-DLE’s Massive Sexualization Scandal
(G)I-DLE have come under fire for the controversial stage outfits worn during their performance of “Klaxon” at Music Bank. | @official_g_i_dle/Instagram The group has faced intense backlash over allegations that their outfits, featuring a red cross, were sexualized and violated Korean law. | Joongang Ilbo The controversy erupted when viewers noticed the red cross symbol […]