“Hello, I’m Kim So Dam, the secretary general and Jonghyun’s older sister.” SHINee’s Jonghyun and Kim So Dam | @realjonghyun90/X With these words, Kim So Dam, sister of the late K-Pop idol SHINee‘s Jonghyun, officially made her first public appearance on behalf of the Shiny Foundation. “I think this is the first time I’ve ever […]
SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan Drops Official Military Enlistment Date
On September 12, PLEDIS Entertainment released the official notice regarding SEVENTEEN Jeonghan‘s military enlistment. | @u_yjh1004/X They stated that although he will not take part in the 12th mini album and world tour, he will appear in pre-recorded content. | Weverse Below is the English statement provided by the agency. “Hello.This is PLEDIS Entertainment. We […]
Popular Actor Clarifies His Name With Official Documents Following John Park’s “Name” Controversy
Recently, singer John Park’s name became a hot issue after the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that they would be standardizing the names of foreigners on Korean documents. “John Park is now Park John” | @yhipkr_/Instagram John Park left a comment on the post, causing a stir online. According to the new guidelines, […]
Popular Actor’s Role In Hit K-Drama Sparks Public Outrage, Forced To Post Official “Apology”
Ji Seung Hyun, a prominent figure in the K-Drama world, recently found himself at the center of public outrage due to his role in the hit series Good Partner. Portraying the character of Kim Ji Sang — a husband caught in a scandalous affair — Ji Seung Hyun has faced significant backlash from viewers who […]
Actress Seo Ye Ji Makes First Official Public Appearance Since Her 2 Year Hiatus
Actress Seo Ye Ji has made her first official appearance following a 2-year hiatus. Actress Seo Ye Ji Seo Ye Ji made her acting comeback with tvN‘s 2022 K-Drama Eve following her multiple scandals after being accused of school bullying, gaslighting fellow actor and former partner Kim Jung Hyun, and allegedly abusing and threatening production staff. When her comeback did not perform well, […]
Everything You Need To Know About BTS Jungkook’s First Official Documentary “I AM STILL”
BTS‘s Jungkook is coming to the big screen! BTS’s Jungkook | Weverse Originally announced on July 11, Jungkook’s first official documentary I AM STILL is hitting theaters soon. <JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL> Coming Soon to Cinemas!#정국 #JungKook #JUNGKOOK_IAMSTILL pic.twitter.com/EXqP2m4s8h — BTS_official (@bts_bighit) July 11, 2024 The documentary will have limited screenings in theaters worldwide starting September […]
Government Official Provides Proof Of Olympic Boxer Lin Yu Ting’s Gender Amid Controversy
One of the most controversial issues at the 2024 Paris Olympics involves two female boxers, Taiwan’s Lin Yu Ting and Algeria’s Imane Khelif. After the latter’s quick defeat of an opponent, many have accused both athletes of being men. Asian Female Olympic Boxer Accused Of Being A Man, Targeted By J.K. Rowling These accusations stem […]
ADOR Addresses NewJeans’ Plagiarism Claims In Official Statement
ADOR recently uploaded an official statement on Instagram regarding plagiarism claims for NewJeans’ song “Bubble Gum.” | ADOR First, they thanked fans for their unconditional love and support as the group celebrated its second debut anniversary. “Hello, this is ADOR. First, we would like to thank fans for their love and support. It’s been a […]
“Laughing Stock” Quality Of P-Pop Group BINI’s Official Merch Angers Filipino Fans
The official merchandise of Filipino P-Pop girl group BINI, particularly their lightstick known as the BINI Wand, has sparked significant backlash from their fanbase, BLOOMS. BINI | @bini_ph/Instagram BINI Wand | @bortangbarbie/X The lightstick, notable for its blue handle and inner flower, has been widely criticized for its poor quality. Fans describe it as toy-like, […]
BLACKPINK’s Lisa And Rumored Boyfriend Frédéric Arnault Face The Public Together At Official Event
BLACKPINK‘s Lisa and her rumored boyfriend, Frédéric Arnault, made a public appearance together at an official event, standing proudly by each other’s side. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram Frédéric Arnault | @frederic.arnault/Instagram On May 3, Lisa was seen in Miami with Arnault, the son of Bernard Arnault, the world’s richest man. Frédéric took on the role […]
Dahn World Releases Official Statement About Accusations Of Being Linked To HYBE As A Cult
Previously, HYBE was accused of affliation to a cult, Dahn World. Fan-fuelled theories spread rapidly, causing the public to crack down on HYBE. Netizens accused HYBE of planting cult-related motifs in songs and music videos of their artists. You can read more about the accusations below. HYBE Accused of Cult Association: Fan-Found “Evidences” Fuel Conspiracies […]
RIIZE Finally Unveils New Official Light Stick, Netizens React
K-Pop idol group RIIZE has unveiled the official light stick after retracting the previous design. RIIZE OFFICIAL FANLIGHT pic.twitter.com/rdsHsN5fTO — RIIZE (@RIIZE_official) April 30, 2024 Previously, they released a coming soon poster for the light stick, only to be hit with a negative response from fans. | @riize_official/X Fans felt the design looked similar to […]
SHINee’s Onew Makes First Official Schedule Since Recovery
SHINee‘s Onew is back in the public eye and fans are emotional. Last June 2023, SM Entertainment announced that the idol would be sitting out of promotions for an unspecified amount of time due to his health. Fans were worried after seeing his thin and frail physique and were only too happy to support his […]
BTS’s V Showcases His Exclusive SDT Uniform Through Photos From Official Promotional Video
New photos of BTS‘s V from an upcoming official promotional video from the military has netizens swooning. BTS’s V | @thv/Instagram Since enlisting, ARMYs have been updated with what V’s been doing, whether it was from BTS RM‘s Instagram, attending soccer games, or the idol sharing his weight gain journey through Instagram. BTS’s V and […]
2nd Gen K-Pop Idol’s Management Under Fire For Making Fun Of His Appearance In Official Post
INFINITE‘s leader Sunggyu (also known as Kim Sung Kyu) guested on Episode 133 of reality TV show Dolsing Fourmen (also known as Shoes Off Return to Single Four Men). Four DolSing (returning-single/divorced) men looking for happiness in life invite guests to their homes. — MyDramaList INFINITE’s Sunggyu Sunggyu’s official X (formerly Twitter) account shared a […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Official WikiTree Page Sparks Outrage
The official WikiTree page of LE SSERAFIM has raised eyebrows recently after fans noticed a questionable entry. LE SSERAFIM | @le_sserafim/Instagram WikiTree is the equivalent of Wikipedia in South Korea. Hence, it is an essential resource for fans to get to know any artist. The content on Wikitree is expected to be fact-based rather than […]
Aespa Karina’s Fan Pop-Up Event Draws Attention For Looking “Better Than” SM Entertainment’s Official One
For aespa Karina‘s birthday on April 11, a well-known fansite known as Just prepared an elaborate and aesthetic pop-up event that has been going somewhat viral on social media! The event had been advertised for the last couple of weeks, teasing what appeared to be a fun, alien-themed pop-up show complete with plenty of cute goodies featuring […]
ATEEZ’s April Fools’ Day Prank Goes “Too Far,” Making Their Official X Account Unverified
While ATEEZ‘s official X (formerly Twitter) account is usually predominantly company-run content, including official announcements, photoshoots, links to TikTok videos, etc… ATEEZ | KQ Entertainment Some content that is out of the norm has been posted today. It all started with a dramatic photo of Seonghwa. 에이티즈 최고 퍼포먼스는 박성화입니다 pic.twitter.com/ET5y2VRglh — ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April […]
Han So Hee’s Agency Releases Official Statement Regarding Break Up With Ryu Jun Yeol
Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol have officially broken up. According to a report by EDaily on March 30, 2024, the pair have ended the relationship. Ryu Jun Yeol’s side has also confirmed this fact. Han So Hee And Ryu Jun Yeol Have Officially Broken Up On the same day, Han So Hee’s agency […]
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. […]
WAKEONE Issues Official Statement Regarding ZEROBASEONE Kim Jiwoong’s Cursing Allegations
ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Jiwoong was recently involved in controversy. A fan had accused him of cursing in Korean as soon as a videocall fan sign had ended. In a recent report by Dispatch, it was concluded by a voice analyst that it was not verifiable that the person who cursed was Kim Jiwoong. They determined that […]
Official Update On Late Actor Lee Sun Kyun’s Wife And Her Future Activities Has Been Released
In a recent official report by Sports Daily, light has been shed on the upcoming activities of Jeon Hye Jin — the wife of the late actor Lee Sun Kyun — whose untimely passing left fans and colleagues in deep mourning. Amidst the backdrop of personal loss, there has been considerable speculation regarding Jeon’s return to […]
JYP Entertainment Under Fire For Leaving Lia Out Of Official Congratulatory Post
Girl group ITZY recently became the 3rd girl group globally to hit 20 million followers on Instagram. As per company protocol, JYP Entertainment updated their official group account with a congratulatory post. Fans were angered when they realized that the photo used was one without Lia. Lia is currently under a health hiatus, but she […]
The First K-Pop Group Ever To Have Official Photocards
K-Pop fans these days are extremely lucky. In the current day and age, a wide range of merchandise is available for fans to purchase and show off their love for their idols. Back in the day, fans did not even have lightsticks! They would use colored balloons to cheer on their biases. Super Junior and […]
Circle Chart’s Official 25 Best-Selling K-Pop Albums Of 2023
Hanteo recently announced the best-selling K-Pop albums in 2023 according to their charts, and now, Circle Chart has shared theirs as well! Though both companies use similar data to determine their rankings, Hanteo keeps track of actual sales just in certain stores, while Circle Chart bases their data on album shipments, so in reality, the actual number of […]