Girls’ Generation YoonA‘s recent red carpet look has earned mixed reactions. Girl’s Generation’s YoonA | SM Entertainment In addition to being a talented idol, YoonA is also an actress and often MCs or announces at events, likely due to her popularity and experience. Fans have come to expect nothing but the best from the gorgeous idol regarding […]
ATEEZ’s Hongjoong Mentions The “Twin Towers” During Concert, Triggering Mixed Reactions
ATEEZ kicked off their 2024 WORLD TOUR [TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER] on July 14 in Tacoma, WA, at the Tacoma Dome. ATEEZ | @ATEEZofficial/X One moment from the concert has garnered attention, sparking conversation. Hongjoong told the audience, “But I also love the Twin Towers.” He was referring to Mingi and Yunho, […]
SHINee Key’s “Fatphobic” Comments Made To Popular Entertainer Earn Mixed Reactions
SHINee‘s Key allegedly “fatphobic” remarks made to a popular entertainment has sparked mixed feelings online. SHINee’s Key | @SHINee/X Key is currently one of the fixed hosts for the popular series I Live Alone. In each episode, the host panel observes the subject’s “single” life in their home and provides commentary. During a recent episode, […]
First K-Pop Group To Audition For Western Talent Show Met With Mixed Reactions
Talent shows are a popular genre, meaning that nearly every country with a big enough entertainment industry hosts its own. One of the most well-known worldwide series is the Got Talent series, which is named after the country in which it takes place. One of the most watched is Britain’s Got Talent, which features industry legend Simon […]
Kim Soo Hyun’s Appearance At The 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards Sparks Mixed Reactions
The 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards (also known as The 60th annual Baeksang Arts Awards) was held on May 7, awarding excellence in Korean television, cinema, and theatre. Actor Kim Soo Hyun attended as he was nominated for Best K-Drama Actor for his portrayal of Baek Hyun Woo in tvN‘s Queen of Tears. Kim Soo Hyun […]
Rumored Lineup For Mnet’s “Road To Kingdom 2” Is Released — Netizens Have Mixed Reactions
In 2020, Mnet held the first series of Road To Kingdom, which saw groups compete for a chance to appear on the show Kingdom through their performances and fan votes. The lineup saw a range of experiences, with the likes of PENTAGON (who debuted in 2016), Golden Child (who debuted in 2017), and TO1 (who joined the show […]
K-Drama “Queen of Tears” Rewrites tvN History Amid Mixed Reactions Over Finale
Until the final episode of Queen of Tears, tvN‘s “most viewed” K-Drama, which had the highest viewer rating, remained Crash Landing On You since February 2020. “Crash Landing On You” stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin | tvN The grand finale of Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won-led weekend series, however, has rewritten tvN history! “Queen of Tears” […]
LE SSERAFIM Sakura’s Airport Sighting Concerns Fans Amid Mixed Reactions To Her Absence From Recent Event
On April 27, 2024 (KST), it was announced via LE SSERAFIM‘s Japanese website that member Sakura would not be attending the “3rd Mini Album ‘EASY’ Serial Number Online Event” due to “poor (health) condition.” LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura | @39saku_chan/Instagram The event, scheduled for April 27 as well, was then held as a four-member event amid the event […]
BIGBANG G-Dragon’s NewJeans-Related Post Earns Mixed Reactions, Confusion
BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon has caused a stir again with a post on social media. G-Dragon On April 19, G-Dragon posted a photo to his Instagram story featuring a cat holding a plush. The star actively updates his story, so this initially did not seem unusual. However, upon closer examination, a netizen pointed out that the photo […]
ILLIT’s Second Live Encore Earns Dramatically Mixed Reactions
The newest HYBE girl group, ILLIT, has already seen chart-topping success, leading to some music show wins. Last week, the group earned their first-ever win on The Show and won again during the second week of April, up against KISS OF LIFE and NOWADAYS. | The Show Like most music show wins, ILLIT participated in […]
SHINee’s Taemin Draws Mixed Reactions For Promoting An AI “Cover” Of Himself Singing Taeyeon’s “All About You”
The topic of AI is a touchy one, especially when it comes to artistry such as the K-Pop industry. It has become increasingly common for fans to make AI versions of K-Pop songs so that they sound like they’re sung by different artists, which some people enjoy and others despise. It’s a huge discussion to […]
ZEROBASEONE Ricky’s “Scary” Makeup Draws Mixed Reactions
While ZEROBASEONE‘s Ricky is admired for his musical and performance talents as he should be, something that also drew many people to him even during his time on Boys Planet were his striking visuals. He’s undeniably a very handsome guy, and it’s easy to see why he had so many people swooning for him so early on! Ricky […]
TXT’s Revealing “Genderless” Lace Outfits Earn Mixed Reactions From Netizens
TXT impressed netizens with their performance at the recent comeback showcase. However, it’s their unique outfit choices that have them divided. TXT | SpoTV News All of the members wore suits with pieces of lace, following the “genderless” clothing style trend by incorporating feminine touches to a masculine look. For example, Yeonjun wore a piece […]
Actress’s Sexy “Underboob” Look Receives Mixed Reactions From Netizens
Of the many trends currently popular in fashion, the “underboob” look is one of the sexist. Many stars have sported the look, which involves wearing something that reveals the underside of one’s breast. BLACKPINK‘s Jennie and Jessi are some of the Korean stars that most frequently sport the look. Jessi | @jessicah_o/Instagram BLACKPINK’s Jennie | […]
LE SSERAFIM Chaewon’s Recent Styling Sparks Mixed Reactions Due To Alleged Cultural Appropriation
LE SSERAFIM performed on M COUNTDOWN a couple of weeks ago while the group promoted “EASY.” This performance has resurfaced after a clip went viral on video-sharing app TikTok. While fans usually like Chaewon‘s hairstyles, the reason why this performance has been brought up again is due to her hairstyle that day. Chaewon was dressed […]
Second-Generation Male Idol Receives Mixed Reactions From Netizens By Weighing 51KG
Beauty standards in Korea are very strict and for many people, weight is a huge part of that. Yet, some celebrities have shocked and made netizens concerned after revealing their weight. K-Pop soloist Somi | @somsomi0309/Instagram INFINITE’s Sungjong | @ssongjjong.ifnt/Instagram Actress Roh Jeong Eui One celebrity who shocked netizens and sparked a debate with a […]
Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon Undergoes A Dramatic Transformation With A Pixie Cut Hairstyle — Netizens Have Mixed Reactions
Girls’ Generation‘s Taeyeon had a dramatic “pixie cut” hair transformation for her latest editorial, but it’s receiving mixed reactions from netizens. Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon | @taeyeon_ss/Instagram Over the years, Taeyeon has rocked a series of very different hairstyles. Recently, new photos from a Vogue Korea editorial were shared online, with some showcasing an even more […]
Agencies’ Response To aespa’s Karina And Lee Jae Wook’s Relationship Sparks Mixed Reactions
Korean netizens reacted to SM Entertainment‘s confirmation of Dispatch‘s report. Lee Jae Wook (left) and Karina (right) On February 27, SM Entertainment confirmed Dispatch’s report stating that aespa’s Karina and Lee Jae Wook were dating. They are only now getting to know each other. — SM Entertainment The news follows C-JeS Studio‘s confirmation of the […]
NCT’s Ten Faces Mixed Reactions Over The Gender Of His MV Co-Star, Sparking Heated Debate
NCT Ten‘s recently released video has sparked a debate centered around his co-star’s gender. NCT’s Ten | @NCTsmtown/X Much to fans’ excitement, Ten’s first solo album was announced earlier this year. Previously, the WayV member released individual digital singles, impressing each time with his artistry. The album, titled TEN, is set for release on February 13, […]
NCT’s Haechan Discusses His True Feelings About NCT WISH, Earning Mixed Reactions
When NCT made their debut, their concept was a group that would continue to expand through the years, debuting both new members and units. The first NCT U line-up. | SM Entertainment In 2023, it was announced that NCT’s never-ending expansion would end with the debut of the last subunit made of new members. This […]
Actress Moon Ga Young Rumored To Star In New Project — Alleged Male Co-Star Hit With Mixed Opinions About His Appearance
Actress Moon Ga Young is rumored to star in a huge new project, but netizens have mixed reactions about the male star also in talks to star alongside her. Actress Moon Ga Young | @m_kayoung/Instagram Moon Ga Young has quickly become one of the hottest stars, whether it’s her roles in hit K-Dramas like True Beauty […]
A Pre-Debut Girl Group Member’s Lesbian Photoshoot Resurfaces, Sparking Mixed Reactions
Earlier this year, it was announced that HYBE would partner with GEFFEN Records to produce an international girl group through the survival program Dream Academy. HYBE Finally Announces The 20 Global Contestants For The “Dream Academy” Audition Show — Netizens React To The Lineup After weeks of eliminations, the line-up of KATSEYE was narrowed to six […]
Who’s Sitting With Who? K-Pop Idols’ Mixed Seating Arrangements At W Korea’s “Love Your W” Event
At award shows and special events, K-Pop idols are usually seated with members of their own group. That wasn’t always the case at W Korea’s “Love your W” event — and fans couldn’t be happier! aespa’s Karina On November 24, W Korea held a special event to celebrate the 18th anniversary of the breast cancer awareness campaign, “Love […]
Actress Kim Tae Ri’s Bold Pixie Cut Hairstyle Receives Mixed Reactions From Netizens
Kim Tae Ri has continued to flaunt her bold pixie cut, but not everyone is convinced it’s the look for her. Actress Kim Tae Ri | @kimtaeri_official/Instagram Over the years, Kim Tae Ri has showcased her diverse visuals suited to whatever role she is playing or if she felt like a change. Last month, Kim […]
Netizens Have Strong Mixed Reactions To A Recent Hairstyle On TREASURE’s Hyunsuk
When it comes to unusual and sometimes questionable hairstyles, K-Pop idols under YG Entertainment arguably might be the biggest culprits. CL | YG Entertainment Over the years, there have been some very strange haircuts that idols from the label have been styled in — likely not by their own choice — and that doesn’t seem to […]