One thing that can consistently make a star go viral is their visuals, as even non-fans will chime in to admire their beauty. K-Drama Actress Displays Goddess Level Visuals Headed To Fashion Week Recently, a fifth-generation idol went super viral for her visuals in a simple set of photos! In 2023, Jaden Jeong‘s MODHAUS debuted […]
Kim Soo Hyun’s Agency Allegedly Tried To Rip Kim Sae Ron Off Of 13 Million Dollars
Following a recent exposé by Kim Se Ui of Garo Sero Institute, the late Kim Sae Ron‘s aunt that exposed the alleged relationship between Kim Sae Ron and actor Kim Soo Hyun. In a phone conversation between the aunt and Kim Se Ui, it was revealed that Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun began dating in 2015 when Kim Sae […]
Top Actress Targeted In Armed Robbery Abroad, Over 20 Million KRW Worth Of Items Stolen
On March 6, KST, celebrity makeup artist Jung Saem Mool appeared on tvN‘s 10 Billion Won Breakfast and shared a terrifying incident she experienced abroad while accompanying one of the top Korean actresses for a photoshoot. Jung Saem Mool The actress in question is none other than Kim Tae Hee. The incident occurred in South Africa, where Jung Saem Mool was […]
6 Years, 5 Comebacks, 2 Million Downloads, 0 Won Earned — The Reality Of K-Pop Girl Groups
It is common knowledge that being an idol is risky and unstable. The select few who manage to become popular can earn millions of dollars, but most groups never reach that level. One such group is Fiestar who disbanded in 2018. When asked in an interview if they were ever paid, member Hyemi revealed her […]
Romance Scam Robs 84 Victims Of 92 Million USD
On December 3, KST, the Busan Police Agency announced that it had busted a joint Korean-Chinese crime syndicate for swindling ₩122 billion KRW (about $ 86.3 million USD) from 84 different individuals. The group reportedly impersonated foreign women of Korean descent on social media to lure victims into fake cryptocurrency and gold investments. The police […]
HYBE’s Cash Reserves At Risk, Might Have To Pay Back Investors Over 200 Million USD
HYBE is at serious risk of depleting cash reserves after the put option rate for its third convertible bonds, issued in 2021, has soared over 80%. This implies that many HYBE investors are trying to redeem what they might be deeming as a losing investment. A put option refers to an early redemption claim that […]
Korean Government Rewards Couple With Over 170 Million KRW Grant For Having Quintuplets
Kim Joon Young and Sagong Hye Ran, a couple from the Gyeonggi Province, are set to receive at least ₩170 million KRW (about $ 128,000 USD) in grants from the Korean government after welcoming quintuplets. Kim Joon Young and Sagong Hye Ran | Chosun Ilbo Korea’s falling birthrate has made childbirth a national issue, with […]
BTS Jungkook House’s Value Jumps By Two Million USD In Less Than Four Years
It was recently revealed by Herald Corp that BTS Jungkook‘s house has increased in value to about ₩10.0 billion KRW (about $ 7.52 million USD) in less than four years. He previously purchased a house located in Itaewon, Seoul, in December 2020. Back then, it was worth ₩7.63 billion KRW (about $ 5.74 million USD). […]
G-Dragon’s Iconic Coat From MAMA Awards Sells For 167 Million KRW
Recently, G-Dragon teamed up with the digital auction platform JOOPITER, founded by Pharrell Williams, for an auction of personal items used or collected by him. G-Dragon The auction, titled Nothing but A G Thang: The Art & Archive of G-Dragon, offered various fashion pieces, contemporary art, and memorabilia that G-Dragon had collected over the years. […]
Man Gets Fined Over Half A Million Dollars For Opening Aircraft Doors Mid-flight
The culprit behind the Asiana Airlines plane door fiasco has been brought to trial and ordered to pay damages for the incident. On May 25, KST, an Asiana flight from Jeju-do to Daegu left passengers shocked when its doors opened mid-flight. The airplane’s emergency exit suddenly opened while preparing to land, and the aircraft was […]
Former FIFTY FIFTY Members File Lawsuit Demanding 300 Million Won From ATTRAKT’s CEO
Three ex-members of FIFTY FIFTY have taken legal action against the CEO of their former agency, ATTRAKT. Saena, Sio, and Aran have filed a civil lawsuit seeking no less than ₩300 million KRW (about $ 226,000 USD) in settlement fees from CEO Jeon Hong Jun. | Massive E&C The legal dispute began last year when […]
Bang Si Hyuk Earns Over A Million Dollars Per Month During 2024 First Half
Bang Si Hyuk, HYBE‘s founder and chairman, reportedly earned nearly ₩10.0 billion KRW (about $ 7.41 million USD) in the first half of 2024! HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk | @hitmanb72/Instagram Bang earned a total of ₩9.80 billion KRW (about $ 7.26 million USD) as his semi-annual compensation. On August 15, KST, HYBE published its financial report, in […]
K-Pop’s Big 4 Agencies Fined Over 10 Million Won For Violating Consumer Rights
According to reports, the Korea Fair Trade Commission has sanctioned the online stores of the biggest four K-Pop companies, HYBE, SM Entertainment (SME), JYP Entertainment (JYPE), and YG Entertainment (YGE), for violating consumer rights. Korea Fair Trade Commission office | Wikimedia Commons On August 11, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) imposed corrective orders and a fine of ₩10.5 million […]
Super Junior’s Heechul Estimates He Lost Half A Million Dollars Through Money Lending
Super Junior member Heechul shared a shocking story of how he lost nearly USD 500,000 dollars simply because he couldn’t say “no” to people. Heechul | Sports Kyunghang Heechul recently appeared on the popular YouTube show Don’t Forget Your Breakfast, hosted by Jang Sung Kyu, as a special guest. Since the two have been good […]
All 11 K-Pop Groups That Have Surpassed 10 Million Total Album Sales
There was a time in K-Pop when it was a huge accomplishment for an artist to reach one million total album sales over the course of their career, and honestly, that’s still not a number to scoff at! However, it’s become much more common for groups to make over a million sales for just one […]
BLACKPINK’s Lisa And Zendaya Took The Same Million Dollar Necklace And Made It Look A Billion
BLACKPINK‘s Lisa and Zendaya both have something in common: they’re fashion icons. No matter which event they’re attending or what style they’re sporting, they always make headlines with their beauty. One common find is none other than a BVLGARI (Bulgari) necklace that retails for an astounding $ 1 million USD. It was their “Serpenti Necklace” from the Serpenti […]
Notorious Sugar Baby’s Twisted Million Dollar Obsession Ends In A Prison Sentence
Many often insist that money is not the key to happiness, but there is no denying that having it is better than not. Money allows individuals to do the things they want, and for K-Pop stans that often involves buying things from or seeing our favorite artists. | KCON However, any strong enough desire can […]
The TOP 20 Visual Queens Of K-Pop 2024, According To Over 3 Million Fan Votes
Popular polling website KingChoice recently held a month-long poll for fans to vote for what they think are the top visual queens of K-Pop in 2024 out of 35 nominees. With over three million votes tallied, the results are in. Here are the fan-chosen top 20 K-Pop visual queens of 2024! 20. Mina (TWICE) | SBS […]
The Top 25 Fan-Favorite K-Pop Ships Of 2024, According To Over 2.5 Million Votes
When it comes to K-Pop — or really, any fandom in general — shipping is often a part of how fans like to see their favorite idols interacting. Whether this is in a romantic sense or just a deep friendship, there are a lot of K-Pop pairings that fans love to see together! Here are […]
Korean Man Saves An Elderly Woman’s 18 Million Won Savings That Was Accidentally Thrown Away
When two men were throwing out a table in an apartment complex’s waste area, one noticed something unusual about a mattress nearby. He was in for a shock when he peeled the mattress cover back. Korean man examining the mattress. The mattress was stuffed with 18 million won ($ 13,459.10 USD) in cash. The 18 […]
The 4th Generation Idol Who Made Almost $2 Million USD In Personal Profit Last Year
In the K-Pop industry, idols are known for making money in a lot of ways other than just through their music releases. Depending on their popularity, some have the chance to become powerhouses in brand endorsements, ambassadorships, and advertisements. These avenues often become significant income streams, sometimes surpassing earnings from music. As in most industries, some […]
The 5 Fourth-Generation K-Pop Boy Group Members With The Most One Million+ Views Fancams
With many fourth-generation K-Pop artists being so performance-centered, it’s not too much of a surprise that fancams from the most popular performers of the generation get tons of views. They’re so fun to watch on stage and see their facial expressions and charisma close-up, which is why individual fancams have become so highly watched! Recently, […]
Japanese Sugar Baby Who Made Over $2 Million USD Goes Broke Over Unexpected Expense
Watanabe Mai is a well-known sugar baby in Japan who goes by the nickname “Sugar Baby Riri.” She posts about her lavish lifestyle and gives tips to fans on social media, building up a following on Twitter (X) and other social media sites. Watanabe Mai | bunshun A sugar baby provides romantic—and usually also sexual—companionship to […]
The K-Pop Idol Who Spent 100 Million Won Exclusively On Cleaning Products
Many K-Pop fans know that being an idol can be a lucrative profession, especially for those who branch into other facets of the entertainment industry. From earning brand deals to acting in K-Dramas or movies, becoming set cast members on variety programs, or creating their own content, there are multiple opportunities for popular idols to […]
The 25 Top K-Pop Artists Of 2023, According To Over 4 Million Fan Votes
For several weeks, the popular Brazilian entertainment website Dabame has been holding a poll for K-Pop fans to vote for who they think are the top K-Pop artists of 2023 out of 100 nominees. The poll closed recently, and over 4 million votes were tallied to determine the top choices. Here are the top 25 K-Pop artists […]